[Comprehensive] It's not that there is a problem with the way I make friends

At exactly four o'clock in the afternoon, shortly after Eri Aikawa left, the doorbell of Usami Akihiko's house rang on time.

The security guards downstairs have already been greeted in advance, so Zhaoqiao didn't have to go down to pick up the person: "Brother Qiuyan, go and open the door, I have flour in hand."

Having just finished a job, Usami Akihiko, who was apparently in a state of idleness, reluctantly let go of Mr. Okuma Suzuki in his arms, and walked lazily towards the door.

After a while, Zhaoqiao heard the voices of two people greeting each other.

Editor Onodera is a slender young man with bright emerald green eyes. Although Teruhashi who is still in junior high school is not right, he does give the impression that he is a student who has not yet graduated, at most a university of.

"I bought the foreign fruit from Antique, which goes well with black tea."

Ritsu Onodera, who hasn't been here since he ceased to be in charge of Usami, couldn't help being a little cautious.However, when he saw Teacher Liushen standing behind the cooking table raising a familiar smile to him, he felt relieved for some reason.

"Let's make it first and drink a cup of black tea. There is still a little preparation to be done." Feeling the consistency of the batter in his hand, Zhaoqiao simply greeted him and focused on the work in hand.

"Ah, let me help!"

"Alright." Zhaoqiao pointed to the cabinet where the cups, plates and saucers were placed, "There is a fruit plate in it, can I trouble Onodera-kun to take it out and put the foreign fruit you brought on the plate?"

"Ok!"

When he came back to his senses, he was already sitting opposite to Teacher Usami. On the coffee table was a tea table with aroma, and a cup of black tea was stuffed in his hand. The clear tea soup reflected his dull and stupid face.

... was taken care of without knowing it.

"Teacher!" Ritsu Onodera turned his head and looked at Tsukimi Teruhashi who was busy, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"You are a guest, don't worry, he has such a personality." Also holding a cup inlaid with elegant patterns, Usami sipped tea comfortably, enjoying the belated afternoon tea very freely.

"Yes, is it?" Ritsu Onodera sat on the sofa uncomfortably, always feeling that something was wrong with this scene, full of a sense of disobedience.

Just like what Zhaoqiao said, he came over after a while and joined the afternoon tea camp.Ritsu Onodera hurriedly took out the printed manuscript and started discussing the new chapter with him, forgetting about the subtleties.

Tsukimi Teruhashi has always been the author that makes Ritsu Onodera feel more at ease. His writing style and plot development have always been very stable. This time, if he hadn't said that he had a Calvin period, Ritsu Onodera would definitely not have noticed.

Of course, it's normal to be intimidated.According to Onodera's experience, authors with this kind of stability basically have their own way, and they rarely run out of inspiration.On the contrary, once they face Calvin, it is often more difficult than those passionate authors.

Otherwise, Ritsu Onodera would not have to meet with Tsukimi Teruhashi to confirm his situation in person for this kind of work that only needs to be communicated online.The quality of the manuscript is one reason, and Teacher Liushen is still a minor is another important reason.

Don't underestimate the minor protection law in this country!

After reading the new chapter last night, it was as stable and astonishing as ever, but that only made him half relieved.Now, after seeing with his own eyes that Teacher Liushen is in good physical and mental condition, Ritsu Onodera's endless worry is finally relieved.

"Compared to me, Onodera-kun's situation seems to be more worrying." In order not to disturb their work, Usami Akihiko gave up his position to Teruhashi Tsukimi, and went to watch a romantic light comedy by himself, as if It's for my next BL novel.

Yes, the well-known best-selling novelist, Akihiko Usami is still wearing the vest of Yayoi Akikawa, writing BL novels, and the content is quite discordant.These two days seem to have new ideas and seem to be quite excited.

Tsukimi Teruhashi is a bit speculative, but now is not the time to talk about it.

After hearing his words, Ritsu Onodera was shocked, holding his forehead to collapse in an instant: "I'm sorry, I said something inexplicable, please don't take it to heart. In short, I probably worked too much overtime during this period, maybe I'm a little bit mental It's confusing...heh, heh."

Indeed, compared to his long-term overtime work, staying up late, eating coffee and bento, and hearing people say that his grades are all because he is the young master of Onodera Publishing House, with a colorful halo, at least he walked out of the tragedy. Teacher Liushen who has passed the Calvin stage is definitely in a better mental state than him.

But, what can he do, he is also very desperate!

Looking at the opposite editor who had accidentally fallen into a depression and was surrounded by black air, Zhaoqiao expressed his comfort in a friendly spirit: "Mr. Onodera didn't say anything inexplicable, but your worries are written on your face." Yes, it's really easy to see through."

However, it seems that the work involved with him is not the focus of the other party's depression.

"If you don't mind, can you talk to me?" Lifting the teapot, he continued a cup of black tea and handed it to him, "It's a bit impolite to say that. But thanks to Onodera-kun's care for my work during this period, if possible, I I also hope it can help. At least, it can be used as a secret tree hole that can only be entered and cannot be entered."

Seeing the playful wink of the teacher opposite him, Onodera Ritsu couldn't help laughing, feeling a little more relaxed: "That's probably the cutest tree hole in the world."

After a moment of silence, when the cup of tea in his hand was finished, Ritsu Onodera said, "Actually, it's not a secret. The teacher is now in charge of me. No matter what I plan, I should tell the teacher about it."

He took a deep breath: "I am going to leave Onodera Publishing House."

Like he said, it's nothing more than a career change for one person.But when he thought of facing the child's penetrating gaze, he felt the shame in his heart churning like bubbles.

"Of course, I will resign after the serialization of the teacher's book is over. So, teacher..."

The more he spoke, the lower his voice became, until it was barely audible.

This kind of evasive behavior must be looked down upon, right?He looks down on himself a bit...

Just when he couldn't help but want to run away, he heard the familiar soft voice of the young man sounding thoughtfully: "Then, will Onodera-kun still work in this industry in the future?"

"Ah? Oh, yes. I'm not planning to leave the publishing job." The fingers that landed on the manuscript were gentle and reluctant, "Although I thought about it, I still can't do it. So, I will change to another company." .”

"Marukawa Bookstore?"

"...How did the teacher know!"

"Since you don't want to leave, it's only natural to apply for a job at the strongest company in the industry!" Zhaoqiao laughed. Although he was very stable at work, he was unexpectedly a pure and transparent young man. But it is rare.

"I believe that with Onodera-kun's ability, I will be able to successfully apply for the job. Then I will continue to trouble Onodera-kun with my second book!"

"...Ah, oh."

Ritsu Onodera raised his head in confusion, and saw the boy smiling at him under the sun.I can't say why, but the soreness in my heart comes up one after another, and I can't stop it.

Oops, oops, I'm going to cry, it's so embarrassing.

He buried his head firmly, opened his eyes, and watched his khaki trousers gradually darken.

When he calmed down, there was no one on the other side, and Ritsu Onodera didn't care about being rude, so he rudely borrowed the bathroom of Usami's house.

Anyway, in order to press the manuscript, he was also the one who made the floor here with his sleeping bag.

"Does Onodera-kun like sweeter or spicy?" Back in the living room, he heard Teruhashi Tsukimi waving a shovel, asking as if nothing had happened.

"Sweeter." Although I prefer spicy ones, for the sake of my fragile stomach, it's better not to make too much of it.

"Ah, by the way, I forgot to congratulate Mr. Liushen. Your "Better Than Night" has been nominated for this year's Edogawa Ranpo Award, and the high-level executives have also decided to integrate and publish the serials so far."

He tapped his head in embarrassment, the corners of his eyes were still a little red: "I forgot to tell such important news, I've really lost my head these two days."

"This is good news, do you want to open a bottle of champagne?" Usa saw Akihiko leaning against the wall and smiled when he walked out of the room.

"Forget about champagne, have you forgotten that I'm underage? Onodera-kun's current expression is not suitable for drinking that." Zhaoqiao shook his head and refused flatly, "The celebration will wait until I really win the award, listen to me tonight of."

Usami shrugged and had no objection.

Many years ago, when there was no need for a cook, Usa saw that no one in the family dared to raise objections to a woman (or a man?) holding a spatula. This was probably an iron rule.

Until now, Qiu Yan has implemented this point very well.

After dinner, I bid farewell to Ritsu Onodera who was still busy with work.Under Teruhashi's insistence that he still had homework to complete, Usami Akihiko had no choice but to put on his coat and take the keys.

"Okay, I'll take you home."

Damn you little brat of the Akashi family!

If it weren't for him, how could Yue Jian keep herself so busy at such a young age!

Probably because they were in a bad mood, they drove all the way, and the two of them didn't say a few words.

"Would you like to come in and have a sit?" Tsukimi asked in front of the pitch-dark Zhaoqiao House.

"Forget it today." He didn't want to squeeze his meager time outside of schoolwork, Usa saw Akihiko resist the anxious desire to smoke, took a deep breath of the cool air in the mountains and forests, "Rest early! "

Zhaoqiao smiled. When facing the understanding and tolerance of his family, he always showed such a shy and happy smile.He stretched out his hands, and Usami bent down obediently, embracing the youngest boy in the family who cared the most for him.

Stretching out his hand to stroke the gray hair on the side of his neck, Zhaoqiao whispered in the tall man's ear, "When can you bring me a man?"

Seeing Akihiko, Yuzuo paused slightly: "...it won't be too long, I promise."

Patting Brother Qiuyan's thick back with a gentle rhythm, just like what he used to do when he was sleepless all night long.The two leaned against each other for a while, and Zhaoqiao took the initiative to let go of this slightly long hug.

"That's good, I don't have to worry so much."

Hearing this, Uzuo couldn't help showing a gentle smile when he saw Akihiko.