Chapter 35

However, the novel is still about the story itself, and no matter how beautiful the words are, they will not be used for printing.

Perhaps because it is a paper novel, Hikigaya Hachiman felt that his reading speed slowed down, or perhaps it was because the girl's poetic language expression ability slowed down his thinking.

As the depth of reading increased, he became more integrated into the story, and the emotions of the text seemed to become waves that hit him into the sea, and then sank into the bottomless abyss...

Unconsciously, his eyes were already wet.

If the specialty of Senjumura Masaru's writing style is to make the picture appear real in front of you, then the characteristic of Karina Yuta's writing style is the extreme emotional rendering.

The girl's writing style is very different from ordinary light novels. It is obviously integrated with some of the atmosphere of youth literary works, supplemented by her own experience, so that readers can empathize.

It can be said that after reading this novel, you can experience the feeling of helplessness and hesitation when the girl was weak and desperate.

"Senior, have you finished reading? Doesn't what I wrote fit the style of light novels?"

Kari Nayuta's expression was a little nervous.

She was not worried about her poor writing, but worried about disappointing her senior.

"As for the style, light novels are always all-encompassing, and there are also some literary novels that can be adapted into animated movies and live-action movies."

Hikigaya Hachiman first answered her question, and then expressed his reading experience.

"Honda-chan, you write very well. As for how good it is, I won't say much... I can only say that even if you submit it directly, you can debut directly."

"Really!"

Kari Nayuta was surprised.

"Really."

He said with great certainty.

"Since the senior said so, then I...ah, I don't know what to say for a while."

Kari Nayuta covered her head and swayed.

Because of excessive joy, her brain almost crashed.

"I'm ready to recommend you to my editor. Wait for my news first."

After the girl calmed down, Hikigaya Hachiman continued.

"Yes."

Kari Nayuta nodded seriously.

She may not believe herself, but she will definitely believe the senior. Since the senior said so, she is also mentally prepared.

"By the way, have you considered using a pen name?"

Before leaving, Hikigaya Hachiman thought of this and asked directly.

"Well, let me think about it..."

The girl tapped her head with her fingers and fell into thought.

"Just call her Kari Nayuta!"

...

"Ms. Sonoko, I'm going to give you a big surprise!"

"Huh? Mr. Tsukiro, I don't understand what you mean. You want to give me a gift in return for my efforts?"

"Of course not. Never mind. I won't keep you in suspense. Actually, I know a very promising creator and I'm going to introduce him to you."

"Ms. Tsukiro, even if I'm doing it for your sake, I can't be partial or corrupt. Debuting is not something I can decide on my own."

"Oh, Ms. Sonoko, you misunderstood. I'm going to introduce him to you based on the idea of ​​keeping the money within the family."

"Really?"

"Tomorrow, I'll bring my friends to Tokyo. We'll meet at the same place. You'll know then."

After hanging up the phone, Machida Sonoko's expression gradually changed.

I have to say that she was hooked by what Hikigaya said just now.

"It's exciting to see a newcomer recognized by Mr. Tsukiro."

As an ordinary editor, if her authors perform well, she will not only be able to obtain more resources, but also get more bonuses at the end of the year, and it will also involve whether she can be promoted in the future.

The next day, Hikigaya Hachiman took Kanayuta to Tokyo to discuss face-to-face with his editor.

In the cafe, Machida Sonoko gently stirred the coffee cup with a spoon, staring at the door.

Suddenly, the door was pushed open from the outside.

Watching the two people coming from the door, Machida Sonoko's first impression of Kanayuta was like this.

"Young girl, very beautiful, like a character in a novel."

Can people of this age write good works?

Of course, Mr. Tsukiro in front of him is one of them, and so is Senjumura Masaru.

"Ms. Sonoko, let me introduce you, this is my friend Honda Kazuko, I came here to bring her to submit her manuscript."

Hikigaya Hachiman tried to help the two get closer.

"Hello, I'm Machida Sonoko, the editor-in-chief of Tsukiro-sensei."

Machida Sonoko was also very considerate and took the initiative to extend her hand to the girl.

"Well, hello."

Kari Nayuta extended her hand and shook it.

Without further ado, let's get straight to the point.

"Ms. Machida, this is the novel I wrote."

Kanayuta took out her notebook and handed it over.

Machida Sonoko took it and started reading.

Not long after, she realized that Mr. Tsukiro had indeed given her a big surprise.

56 Is this a date?

Pain, suffocation, trouble, loneliness, desire for redemption...

The words seemed to be full of magic, rendering all kinds of emotions.

Even Machida Sonoko, who has been in the industry for many years, couldn't help but be moved and almost cried.

Such a work is undoubtedly at the peak of its debut, and the things reflected between the lines even made her feel that it would be a waste for such a person to write light novels.

Fortunately, she has the opportunity to make such a person a writer under her. With such a trump card, she will have the strength to fight against her best friend Kagurazaka Ayame in the future!

"Ms. Sonoko, how do you feel?"

The answer, Hikigaya Hachiman has actually seen the change in the editor's expression.

"Really, Mr. Tsukiro, you gave me a big surprise! I am naturally honored to have the opportunity to work with such a talented author."

Machida Sonoko thanked him first, then turned around and said.

"Ms. Honda, you have the potential to become a writer with tens of millions of copies! And I feel that it won't take too long!"

No matter how many words of praise, it is better to give a specific number.

Kani Nayuta already has a little understanding of the industry. She already knows that writers with tens of millions of copies are the limit that the industry can currently achieve.

Sales of over 100 million are usually the realm that comics can achieve.

"Really, really?"

The girl's expression was very shocked and she stuttered for a while.

"If people like you can't reach the tens of millions, then there will be no... few people in the industry who can reach it."

Machida Sonoko suddenly thought of another monster that appeared not long ago and changed her compliment.

'In addition, if Mr. Hikigaya can continue to evolve...'

She looked at the boy with great anticipation.

"Senior, I'm going to succeed!"

Kare Nayuta didn't ask curiously, but was just immersed in sharing the joy with him.

"Yes, yes, I know."

Hikigaya Hachiman was naturally much calmer, all of this was within his expectations.

"Okay, Ms. Machida, we should go back too."

He glanced at the time and decided to catch the car back to have lunch with Komachi.

"Wait, Mr. Tsukiro."

However, Machida Sonoko raised her hand to signal.

"What's wrong?"

He stopped.

"It's too troublesome for you to toss back and forth. I plan to let the editor-in-chief hold an emergency meeting in the afternoon to decide whether Ms. Honda can debut."

Machida Sonoko said seriously.

In order to avoid more trouble, she decided to go all out.

"Senior?"

Kare Nayuta also looked at him.

"Hmm..."

Hikigaya Hachiman pondered.

Although it was said that Nayuta was asked to submit the article, both of them regarded him as the subject.

"In that case, let's stay in Tokyo for a while and wait for news from Miss Sonoko."

He finally made up his mind.

The three of them said goodbye at the door.

"Let's find a place to eat first, Nayuta, what do you like to eat?"

"I'll eat whatever the senior orders."

Machida Sonoko looked at the two people's backs getting farther and farther away, put her hands together and smiled.

"Oh, it's really youthful... And, this girl should be the one you saved, Mr. Tsukiro?"

She also guessed it through that volume of novel.

"Okay, while there is still time, let's go to the editor-in-chief first."

Machida Sonoko glanced at her watch and gradually quickened her pace.

"No need to hold a meeting, I agree! Where else can such a powerful person go if we don't have our Fuzugawa Library?"

The process was smoother than she thought. When she showed the editor-in-chief this volume of novel, the editor-in-chief used his privilege to make the final decision.

Machida Sonoko was not very surprised.

Because such a work is indeed worth making an exception for it.

When she picked up her phone and was about to contact Hikigaya directly, she suddenly put her arm down again.

"Let's wait a while, there's no rush."

Machida Sonoko smiled as if she remembered something happy.

Hikigaya Hachiman and Kani Nayuta found a random restaurant to have lunch, and just after they left, Komachi called.

"Onii-chan, didn't you say you would be back at noon? Why haven't you been around at this hour? Did you go out to fool around somewhere?"