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"……How can it be."

They cried out in surprise and disbelief.

When Li Nian heard this, he looked up from the phone screen in confusion, met the eyes of the girl sitting at the long table, and was stunned for a moment.

That is the third-year talent in Sobu High School, Kasumigaoka Utaha, who is well-known to everyone.

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Li Nian suddenly recalled the first time she met this girl in the bookstore, and the things she said when they talked about the novel "Love Metronome"... She also remembered her inexplicably high regard and expectation for this book.

Li Nian thought her reaction and remarks were a little strange at the time, but now when he saw this girl appearing at the book signing event with a pen in hand and sitting on the main seat with the "Xia Shizi" nameplate in front of her, he immediately understood the meaning of those seemingly illogical words.

Kasumigaoka Utaha is Kasumigaoka Utako, and all her remarks are based on her position as the author of "Love Metronome".

This is really, quite incredible.

Thinking about it now, it is true that the pen name is taken from two characters of the real name, so there is nothing wrong with linking Kasumigaoka Utaha and Kasumi Utako based on this.

"She is a genuine beautiful high school student writer!"

"It's that Kasumigaoka from the third grade of our school!"

Of course, Aki and Sawamura knew about celebrities like Kasumigaoka. They looked at each other, and after their initial surprise, they felt surprise in their hearts.

Yes, the author of the work you like is actually a senior student in the same school as you. Don’t you feel that you have become closer to each other all of a sudden?

Li Nian had mixed feelings, as he thought about what he had said in front of the author himself... He felt awkward for a moment and had the urge to turn around and go home, but it seemed a little too late. Apparently he had been noticed. Kasumi Shiko - Senior Kasumigaoka was looking at him with obvious surprise on her face, and then that surprise turned into a sly smile.

She winked at Li Nian very deliberately.

It seems that she has not completely forgotten the salesperson she met in the bookstore, treating him as a passerby she can see everywhere - but now Li Nian thinks it is better for her to forget herself...

No, there's nothing to be shy about as a grown man.

He quickly calmed down, realized that there was nothing excessive in his words, and became calm.

It was their turn to have their autographs signed, and Aki and Sawamura, who were standing in the front, couldn't wait to get to the front of the table.

"Hello, Teacher Kasumi Shiko! I finally see your true face..."

"Ryou're like a pervert! Get out of the way and let me take over. Teacher Kasumi Shiko, right? I'm your loyal fan! Please sign for me!"

Kasumigaoka withdrew his gaze from Li Nian and looked at the two people at the table. He seemed to recognize Sawamura and was stunned for a moment.

"You are a sophomore..."

Sawamura's expression froze - she was so excited that she forgot that she was also a celebrity. Now that she was recognized, she immediately covered her face with her hands and waved them away hurriedly.

"I'm not! I didn't!"

Sawamura suddenly hid behind Aki, hiding his face, and became reluctant to speak.

An Yi ignored her and continued speaking excitedly.

"I didn't expect that Kasumi Shiko's true identity is actually Kasumigaoka-senpai from our school. I've never heard of her before!"

After recognizing Sawamura and hearing what Amaki said, Kasumigaoka looked at Li Nian over there.

"Are you all from Sobu High School?"

"Exactly!" As if being recognized as a schoolmate was something of pride, An Yi proudly puffed out his chest.

However, Kasumigaoka didn't seem to feel anything about being recognized. She just said "oh" indifferently, which made Amaki feel a little frustrated, but he soon cheered up - it didn't matter who Kasumigaoka was in the school.

"Love Metronome is such an excellent work! It's very touching!"

He seemed to have forgotten the occasion and began to praise the work "Love Metronome" in a torrent of words. He spoke so vividly that anyone could hear his love for the work. Kasumigaoka showed a gentle smile from the bottom of his heart and listened quietly without interrupting, until Sawamura finally couldn't bear it anymore and kicked him hard. Only then did he come to his senses and realized the occasion. He blushed and bowed his head to apologize.

"Sorry, I think I got too cocky."

"I am really touched that my humble work has received such high praise from you. Thank you for your support."

Kasumigaoka answered with a serious expression, which made Amai feel that she was being taken seriously and was deeply moved.

Li Nian noticed that she glanced at him when she said this, and his heart moved slightly.

"I like your work too!" Sawamura finally couldn't help it, he poked his head out from behind Aki and shouted loudly.

"I'm deeply honored." Kasumigaoka smiled and bowed slightly to her. Just this one response made Sawamura look so happy that he was about to faint.

There were many people queuing behind her, including Li Nian. Although Aki and Sawamura really wanted to talk more with Kasumi Shiko, they still considered the occasion, finished the signing, and stepped aside with the signed books.

Li Nian stepped forward.

While he was hesitating and thinking about how to start the conversation, the other party greeted him casually.

"Just like that, we will meet again."

This sentence revealed a lot of information and attracted the incredulous gazes of Aki and Sawamura.

"Ryouya, did you hear that? Kasumi Shiko is greeting your friend and said they'll see each other again?!"

"Don't ask me! This is the first time I've heard of it, too!"

Li Nian glanced at them and then looked directly at the Xia Hill in front of him.

"Yes, but I didn't expect it to be on this occasion."

Kasumigaoka supported her chin with both hands and stared at Li Nian with great interest.

"I've always wondered if my loyal readers would show up at the book signing event."

Li Nian shrugged noncommittally and looked back at the long queue behind him.

"Needless to say, everyone here is probably your loyal reader."

"Yeah, if that's not the case, how could they show up at Kasumi Shiko's book signing event?" Kasumigaoka's eyes flickered, and he said softly, "I thought there wouldn't be too many people coming, including you, but... it's far beyond my expectations. I was scared."

"Are you scared by this? You should know that your loyal readers are more than just the ones who showed up at the scene."

"……Yeah?"

"There are so many people who have high expectations of you. After seeing what's happening today, you should be more confident and say less discouraging words like you did before." Li Nian said with a smile, hinting at something.

"...That's true." Kasumigaoka nodded with emotion: "I was just feeling sorry for myself and made you see something that was not decent. It's shameful."

"What are they talking about?" Sawamura asked Aki.

"Just don't ask me, I don't understand either. It feels like they have a strong connection." An Yi was also confused.

The two of them were talking in a cryptic way, following up on their past conversation in the bookstore, and only they themselves understood.

Li Nian didn't want to say much, he took a book from the side.

"Then, Teacher Kasumi Shiko, please sign an autograph for me."

"Ok."

Kasumigaoka took it solemnly and quickly wrote the Chinese characters "Kasumigaoka Shiyu" in beautiful handwriting with a signature pen.

“…Why not a pen name?”

"A special offer for you alone." The girl blinked twice and added, "To pay for the power I gained from your words."

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Li Nian raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"This is truly an honor... Regardless of whether it's my real name or a pseudonym, this is the first time in my life that I've gotten a book signed by an author. I will treasure it."

"Really? I never thought I could take your virginity. I feel really honored."

Suddenly, Sawamura and Amai looked at Li Nian with horror.

"..."

Did she say that on purpose?

Li Nian was speechless, but seeing the innocent look on the face of the girl in front of him, he felt that it must be a slip of the tongue and he was thinking too much, so he coughed, took the signed book, and pretended to pass it by as if nothing had happened.

"Anyway, keep up the good work in the future. I look forward to your work."

"Thank you. I will try my best to live up to your expectations."

Having said this, Li Nian turned around and left the stage with Sawamura Aki. After taking a step, his keen hearing caught an inaudible chuckle.

He paused, hearing a hint of cunning in the laughter, and was startled, then immediately confirmed.

What she said before was definitely intentional!

Li Nian paused and glanced out of the corner of his eye. He heard the chuckle but it seemed like an illusion. Kasumigaoka had already started signing autographs for the girl waiting behind him, looking like a dignified and generous senior schoolmate.

...Did I make a mistake?

Before he could think about it, the two books stretched out from both sides were already in front of him like knife blades.

As soon as they took a few steps away from the autographing table, Aki and Sawamura could no longer hold back.

"Strange! Very strange! What on earth is going on, Li Nian?"

"Confess quickly! Tell me what your relationship is with that Kasumi Shiko!"

Looking at the two faces approaching in front of him, Li Nian couldn't help but take a step back. It was not a secret, he answered honestly.

"Don't think too much about it. We've only met once and chatted for a few minutes."

"You're kidding! How can you be a stranger with that attitude? And he even gave you a special autograph! I'm so envious... so angry!"

"…I can see that jealousy has really changed you beyond all recognition, Sawamura-san."

Li Nian didn’t think there was any difference between signing a book under his real name or a pen name... No, should I say there is, right?

he added.

"I'm not lying to you, but maybe we were chatting happily at the time, which made her very happy, so she signed this special signature."

"I do not believe!"

"..."

Li Nian found that no one believed her when she told the truth.

"If you don't believe me, forget it." He looked indifferent.

Seeing that he had no intention of changing his words, Sawamura and Amaki looked at each other, became half-believing and half-doubting, and finally gave up pursuing the matter. Their eyes fell on the book in his hand, which was signed by Kasumi Utako... no, it was Kasumigaoka Utaha.

"Tsk," An Yi clicked her lips, looking very unwilling: "Compared with the book signed with the author's real name, this one I bought is nothing. I'm embarrassed to show it off."

"You say that, but it's impossible not to show it off." Li Nian shook his head: "It's not a big deal, right?"

His original intention was to comfort the two and calm their mood, but Sawamura got a little crazy after hearing this.

"An outsider who doesn't understand the value of collectibles at all!"

“…I don’t deny what you said at all.”

Li Nian really didn't understand the value of collectibles, and he had never been interested in collecting anything. He couldn't quite understand the thoughts of those who spent huge amounts of money on action figures and picture albums, and felt that it would be better to use that spare money to go out for a good meal - perhaps the fundamental reason was that he didn't have that much spare money.

He accompanied Amaki to the book signing event, and his fundamental purpose was not to buy a signed book, but to see the true face of the author of his favorite work up close... Although the actual result surprised him, he was certainly not disappointed. The mere fact that he knew that Kasumi Shiko was Kasumigaoka Utaha made him very satisfied.

"In that case! Why not sell it to me!"

After hearing what Sawamura said, Li Nian had not responded yet, but An Yi started to make a fuss first!

"Don't even think about succeeding, Eriri! Don't forget that you have a rival!"

As soon as these words were spoken, An Yi and Sawamura began to stare at each other fiercely across Li Nian as if they were enemies, their eyes colliding in the air and sparks flying.

Li Nian was just about to reject them by saying "I won't sell" when he heard Sawamura make an offer.

"I'll give you ten thousand!"

Li Nian's mind was shaken and he was a little shaken.

He bought the book at the market price, but Sawamura raised the price by more than ten times, which was his salary for ten hours of work.

"twelve thousand!"

"Twenty thousand!"

"...Twenty-two thousand!" An Yi began to waver.