I Am a Light Novel Master in Japan Chapter 215

Kagurazaka Iris smiled, looked at Li Yan, and then continued: "Then, there is only one last question left. It is a question from a reader on the Internet. I would like to ask Mr. Uesugi, although the sixth volume has been written. , you stated on the show that you will finish writing all the plots of "Super Academy War" within this year, so when is the seventh volume expected to be released?"

For a moment, the crowd fell silent.

People who were familiar with Li Yan's style, such as Eri Sawamura and Kunimitsu Shido, seemed to realize what was going to happen in an instant, and their faces immediately turned pale.

Li Yan has been waiting for this opportunity for a long time. After discussing the difficulties and bottlenecks of writing, he has always planned to explain his next change to readers. He coughed a few times and said: "Ahem, this The problem has always been bothering me. I believe you all know that my inspiration has entered a period of exhaustion. I started writing the novel in April last year and it has been updated to the sixth volume. Such high-intensity writing makes me I am physically and mentally exhausted, so I plan to take a break. It will be almost impossible to finish writing the novel this year. The seventh volume will probably be finished as soon as March next year. Let me find myself during this year's break. I believe that everyone will understand my decision and let me write the seventh volume seriously."

Li Yan announced this news. After all, he had explained his difficulties and seriousness before, and the readers also felt understanding and tolerance, so he temporarily suspended the publication. Now they can definitely understand his painstaking efforts.

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Late at night, a Honda commercial vehicle drove quietly on the already quiet Tokyo highway.

"..."

Everyone was silent, not knowing what to say.

On the Internet, the news that a bookstore in Koto District caused a huge riot among book fans was discussed lively even late at night, and almost all major novel forums were crowded. Even though it was already past ten o'clock in the night, there was still some discussion People crawled out of bed to participate in the discussion, which can be said to have created a new hot topic.

All the threads basically introduced the entire meeting. I originally thought that the front and back doors were blocked by book fans, but the old thief Uesugi still managed to escape through a passage on the roof.

"You are indeed an old thief. You have prepared an escape route so that even the police can't catch you. I'm afraid you will never be able to get rid of the title of old thief."

Eiri looked at the post with her cell phone, glanced at Uesugi En, who was beside him, his clothes were in tatters and in a state of embarrassment, and said.

Chapter 136 The reborn person who doesn’t want to wake up

At ten o'clock in the evening, although it was obvious that the autograph session was messed up, Kagurazaka Iris didn't seem to think it was a complete failure. Based on her work experience, the readers' reactions were so exciting, which proved that the previous efforts had achieved very good results. If we understand the advertising effect as a farce at the end, it makes sense that it will instead arouse readers' expectations.

Therefore, life should still go on as normal. In a large wine shop in Shinjuku District, Kagurazaka Iris and his team entertained Natsume Takashi and his team who came specially from Hitoyoshi City. Last year, Sanwa Bunko’s team When traveling to Yoshi City, Natsume Takashi and Tanuma had to wait for someone to send Li Yan back, and they had met each other once, so they could not be considered strangers when they got together today.

"...If you fail once, you will regret it for the rest of your life."

Li Yan sat cross-legged on the cushions with his head downcast and holding his cell phone in one hand. After flipping through page after page of various offensive messages and jokes on the forum and Twitter, he couldn't help but sigh softly.

His thank you party had almost turned into a nighttime comedy, and the Internet was filled with laughter.

"Didn't you ask for this? You are almost done, but you actually think that after understanding each other with the readers, you will be understood if you ask for a half-year break from publishing in person. Any author will be blocked, okay?"

Ying Lili, who picked up the juice at the side, stared at him with contempt and blame, and whispered angrily.

However, even if the request for leave is not made in person, if it is sent out as a website notification, the result is probably the same: readers will never forgive a writer who updates too slowly.

"Um...that's all, let's take it one step at a time. Well, Eiri, it's already so late now. Do you want to stay one more night in Shinjuku area?"

Li Yan turned his head and looked at Ying Lili. While his heart ached, he also realized the time problem and did not forget to ask Ying Lili about her arrangements.

"No, of course I have to go back, because I haven't asked for leave tomorrow, and there are exams. But I don't need to bother you about my return. The editor of Kagurazaka has told me that I will drive him tonight. When I go back, you should have a good rest by yourself and don't think too much. After you have a good rest and finish writing, all the complaints will stop immediately."

At this moment, Yinglili frowned slightly, her eyes seemed worried, she turned her face and glanced at him slightly, and said.

"...It's not that exaggerated, although it is indeed uncomfortable."

Li Yan looked relaxed and spoke to Ying Lili calmly.

As the banquet came to an end, the night became darker and darker.

At this time, Li Yan suddenly noticed that Natsume Takashi, who was sitting on the other side of Hitoyoshi City, had not come back after going to the toilet for a period of time. He knew that Natsume was often attacked by monsters inexplicably, and he also He wasn't sure if Mr. Cat was with him at the moment, so he felt a little worried, so he got up and walked out of the door.

The night has darkened, and the mirror-like bright moon hangs in the sky. This large-scale wine house is surrounded by a lush courtyard. The scenery is quaint and beautiful. It is much larger than the wine houses I visited a few times before. You can see it just standing on the corridor. Hear the bustling noise and the tones of the guqin.

Li Yan walked towards the toilet, but after just a few steps, when he passed a courtyard, he saw Natsume Takashi and the cat teacher deep in the Japanese-style garden, seeming to be discussing something.

"Natsume." Li Yan stood in the corridor and called Natsume.

"Senior, you are here." Natsume Takashi was stunned for a moment, then saw Li Yan and said with a smile.

"Li, what are you doing here all of a sudden? You just came at the right time. You bastard, you really dare to take a year off. Believe it or not, I will tie you up and throw you into the river right now!"

Teacher Cat seemed to be drunk, and his round body became so angry when he saw Li Yan that he yelled fiercely at Li Yan.

"Teacher Cat, don't be so rude."

"Nonsense, Natsume, you don't know how despicable this guy is."

Neko-sensei and Natsume Takashi began to argue for a while. Li Yan looked at them helplessly and said, "Let's not talk about tonight's matters for now. I will seriously consider the readers' opinions. Natsume, you and Neko-sensei are here." What are you doing here? I thought you encountered another attack, so I came out specifically to take a look."

"No, the number of monsters here in Tokyo is very small, so it is generally safer in urban areas with many people. There is no need to worry, senior." Natsume Takashi said with a smile.

"Hmph, I'm here as a bodyguard, so don't worry about it, you guy." Teacher Cat said disdainfully, holding the bottle of wine unsteadily.

"...That's good. Today you, Toru, and Tanuma-san come to visit me. I'm really sorry that it has been delayed until now. If you have to go back tomorrow, you guys will stay in my dormitory tonight, Dora My classmates live in my neighbor’s house. Hotels in Shinjuku are almost astronomically expensive. I don’t recommend you to live there.”

Li Yan thought for a moment, arranged the accommodation for their group, and suggested.

"...Then don't bother me, senior."

Although Natsume had long understood that coming here would disturb Li Yan, but he could only be shameless and accept the care of his seniors and settle him and his friends like this.

The night wind was blowing in this gentle courtyard. Li Yan tightened his coat slightly, looked at them with a casual look, and asked: "So, what are you discussing here?"

After all, it could be seen from the expressions of one person and one cat that the matters they discussed were not easy.

"It's like this. Some of the youkai from Hitoyoshi City are not used to densely populated living areas like Tokyo, so Mr. Neko plans to take the youkai back tonight. After all, youkai can fly, so maybe It only takes a day to return to the forest in Hitoyoshi City, but the journey is long, and I’m a little worried about what might happen along the way.”

Natsume Takashi looked at this concrete world full of high-rise buildings and said: "However, I can also understand the feelings of the monsters. I have rarely come to urban areas for activities. Sure enough... if you look at the sky here, you can't see it. Get to see the stars.”

The area over Hitoyoshi City is vast and sparsely populated, and its economy is not as developed as Tokyo. At night, the sky in the countryside is usually full of stars, but in Tokyo it is as bright as day. Perhaps this is why youkai cannot bear it. It is one of the factors of urban environment.

"...That's true. This is the so-called light pollution. It lights up the areas where humans live, and at the same time covers up the beautiful starry sky." Li Yan agreed with the gloominess of Tokyo and said to them with some emotion.

"Um, senior... I hope you won't take what happened tonight to your heart. Everyone likes to read your books so you behave like this. Mr. Cat is usually only interested in human food. This is my first time. Seeing it makes me like human novels so much. So senior, please forgive them."

Natsume Takashi showed a gentle smile and persuaded Li Yan. He seemed to be worried that Li Yan would be depressed because of tonight's conflict.

"It's okay. It should be said that although I am indeed in a bad mood, I understand what you mean Natsume. It is not an exaggeration to say that this is happiness. At this moment, there are readers paying attention to my work, and there are also friends who care about me. I am satisfied."

The night wind blew in and out, rustling the woods. Li Yan, standing under the bright moon, showed a slightly vicissitudes of smile and said: "After all, these are happier experiences than before. If all this is If it's a dream, I really don't want to wake up and be separated from everyone..."

"..."

Teacher Neko and Natsume Takashi stopped talking. They looked at the young man smiling, but no matter how happy he said, there was an indescribable loneliness and sadness when he laughed.

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Late at night, in an apartment building in Shinjuku District.

In Room 505, everyone put down their luggage and planned to stay in Li Yan's room for one night. They would take the Shinkansen back to Hitoyoshi City at 7:30 tomorrow morning, but they had to borrow all the beds and quilts. Later, I found that it was still not enough and one portion was missing.