Practical Teaching: A Guide to the Training of a Humanoid Succubus

"Well, it's not that difficult. Just tell me the daily interactions between those two classmates of yours."

Dongfang Yi's true intentions are revealed.

"Ok?"

Upon hearing the words related to Horikita Suzune, Kushida suddenly became alert. She unconsciously revealed a cute, stiff expression, her eyes slightly narrowed, and a gleam of brilliance flashed in them: "What do you want with them, Senior?"

Tell me the truth, are you attracted to that bitch Horikita Suzune?

Dongfang Yi felt that Kushida was somewhat of a deputy master of atmosphere control. His brows furrowed and the situation changed dramatically. The surroundings suddenly became much heavier.

I think Kikyo has some PTSD like Horikita Suzune.

But he didn't show it on his face, and winked playfully: "Guess?"

"I don't want to guess."

Kushida ended the conversation as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Alright. It seems like we've been joking around a bit too much today." Dongfang Yi shrugged. "But it's a long story. Are you willing to listen, little Platycodon?"

"I will listen to every word."

Kushida said without changing his expression.

"That story has to start from before I entered school, before I entered school..." Dongfang Yi seemed to be lost in memories.

"Have you met them both?" Kushida asked anxiously.

"No, not at all. I mean, before I entered school, I had been active on the Internet as a well-known light novel critic." Dongfang Yi said with some emotion.

"Light novel... critic?"

This was the first time Kikyo Kushida heard of this profession.

"Kikyou, do you know that light novels are generally divided into two versions: web version and physical book version?"

"I still know this."

The little angel nodded in agreement. After all, she had a wide circle of friends, so she had to know some general knowledge about various hobbies.

She recalled her friend's words: "The web version is where authors record their ideas, commonly known as drafts, and the physical book is the perfect version after they make revisions."

"Yes, that's right. Back then, I was a professional cheering on new authors in the comment section below their work's website." Dongfang Yi sighed. "As a member of the professional group of light novel critics, we actually all have our own division of labor."

"Everyone has their own division of labor?" Kushida was confused.

"That's right. Some people are responsible for praising authors, affirming the characters they create, and helping those authors who fail to write build confidence, encouraging them to invest time and energy in continuing to write, until one day, those authors are picked up by editors who lack appreciation, or disappear into obscurity."

“…Is this really a profession?”

Kushida Kikyo didn't understand, but was greatly shocked.

"You can think of our profession as volunteers." Dongfang Yi was thick-skinned and wouldn't sweat such a small matter. "Of course, as a critic, I don't approve of those who only know how to praise. They pamper the authors too much, which is not conducive to their future career development."

"...Hmm?" The little angel clearly felt that something was wrong.

"My path is completely opposite to that of the group just mentioned. I believe that criticism and correction are the ladder of human progress."

"..."

"So, in my free time, I'll carefully read every newly released light novel chapter... a portion, then leave my insights, listing the irrational aspects of the work one by one, to help the author improve. For example, those inexplicable plots where the author pays for the work, the chapters full of flat-out bonuses, the authors who only depict the charm of female characters based on the size of certain body parts, and the protagonist who always passively accepts blows and never takes the initiative..."

"It's really... a very meaningful job..." Kushida Kikyo forced a smile.

For the first time, she got to know a different Dongfang Yi.

"Indeed, it's very meaningful work. My opinions are sharp and insightful, helping those budding authors identify numerous omissions and inconsistencies. Thanks to my help, their literary literacy continues to improve, and they will eventually grow into towering trees! Single-handedly supporting the entire publishing house's revenue." Dongfang Yi said in a high-spirited tone, "Hence, the industry has given me a nickname for this."

"what?"

"The burial of a newbie... ahem... a newbie trial trainee."

"..."

Kushida was already a little overwhelmed.

She suddenly felt sorry for the newcomers.

"Thinking about it now," Dongfang Yi sighed, "it was truly a glorious period."

"...But what does this have to do with Horikita-san?" As soon as she said that, Kushida Kikyo realized her mistake: "No, I mean Horikita-san and the others."

"Don't worry, it's almost here." Dongfang Yi waved his hand. "Originally, I could have continued to shine a light on the light novel industry online, but unfortunately, one day, I criticized a novel... no, no... pointed out too many and too sincere opinions, and ended up being discovered by the writer who lived upstairs..."

"...You guys live pretty close."

Kushida complained that she remembered the scene where her box was opened by her classmates, but she inexplicably couldn't feel sympathy for Dongfang Yi.

She suddenly became curious about the follow-up: "What happened next?"

"Afterwards, we sat down together and had a somewhat... friendly and calm exchange. I had him under my feet... oh no... I mean... um... he was lying on the wooden floor of my house, but he still insisted on his point of view."

"Stick to your own opinion?"

"Yes, he believed that people who had never written a book were unqualified to comment on his articles. So... after I subdued him... I mean, after I appeased him, he gradually changed his mind."

Dongfang Yi continued to make up his story: "In the end, he tearfully begged me to write a masterpiece of my own. He said that only after seeing my work would he die in peace... oh no... convinced by my reviews."

"..."

Kushida was speechless. She suddenly felt that the poor guy must have suffered a lot.

Dongfang Yi's story had clearly come to an end: "So, my friend, do you understand?"

"What do you know?" The little angel was confused.

"Well, to prove my point, I'm planning to write a light novel about school romance. Actually, I'm working at the cafe... just to get material."

"...What does the material have to do with them..." The little angel's voice stopped abruptly. She suddenly understood something: "Wait, you can't be?"

"That's right, a pure love story between a faceless hero full of secrets and a proud heroine whose heart is buried in the icy sea. A magical encounter, a great journey, and love that gradually sprouts from daily life! Excellent material that has never been written before in the industry! Unprecedented! And there may not be anyone like it again!" Dongfang Yi's voice seemed to unconsciously rise: "I have a feeling this will be a great work that will create history in the industry!"

"Leave your name in history! Little Platycodon, leave your name in history!"

"..."

Kushida Ma was stunned.

Dongfang Yi realized belatedly that his performance was a bit too much. He turned around and said, "Well, I don't really need to bother you. Of course, if you want, I can also put your name on the work..."

"But Dongfang-san, aren't we being too disrespectful of other people's privacy by doing this?" Kushida was a little hesitant.

"That doesn't exist, Kushida-san." Dongfang Yi stood with his hands behind his back: "Art needs to be beautified."

"beautify?"

"Yes, we are not copying reality, we are just borrowing characters." Dongfang Yi patiently coaxed: "In order to create a great work, we must analyze the logic behind the characters' behavior."

"Research... logic..." Kushida was a little moved.

"Unearth their hidden secrets." Dongfang Yi's voice whispered like a demon. "Then, based on the logic of their behavior and guided by secrets, reset the environment and replan their actions. Only in this way can we create a great epic."

"Unearth...the secret!" Kushida's eyes lit up.

She suddenly realized that with her observation skills and Dongfang Yi's judgment, she didn't need to compromise with Horikita Suzune at all, and she could easily get hold of her handle!

This way campus life will be safe!

"This epic will only be published in three years. Therefore, there is no risk of exposing other people's privacy." Dongfang Yi smiled slightly, and his morality dropped a level again: "If you don't come, I will do it myself."

"Wait, I...fuck!"