I, Tomoya Aki, am not a bootlicker

So it’s okay to create an alias and visit popular fiction publishers.

"I said, you don't really want to change your mind, do you?"

"I've made enough money. I think I can just open a pseudonym for fun. Even if it doesn't work, as long as the pseudonym of Xia Shizi still has influence, that's fine."

Going out for some fun?

An Yilunye curled the corners of his mouth and thought to himself that it would be better if she didn't get hit.

"So, what exactly made you want to invite me out and tell me all this?"

"…After thinking about it, I realized that besides Machida-san and Eriri, the only person who can talk is Amaki-kun. If I tell Eriri about this, she will definitely ask if I am crazy. Machida-san will be even worse. As for Kudo, he still doesn't understand this aspect of things."

"...I think if you write the beginning and send it in, it will most likely be rejected."

"I haven't even written it yet. You haven't even read it. How do you know?"

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Chapter 206 It’s not easy (3/?)

Kasumigaoka Utaha was a little unconvinced and thought she could still make a name for herself in popular novels.

But in the words of Tomoya Aki: "Senior is still a little too young..."

He had also used this sentence before. When he was in UDI, Makoto Sakamoto described him this way.

Of course, at that time he was referring to the work of forensic medicine. The reason why he described Kasumigaoka Utaha in this way was because he knew that this strong-willed senior sister might really be able to do it.

"People always want better development, don't they?"

For example, if he wants to make further achievements in traditional novels, it sounds very ambitious.

He was surprised to be asked out today.

We made it clear once during a social gathering, and we also played together at the last party.

But now, although she seems not to care on the surface, I still feel like she is a little angry.

"Senior sister, it seems like you are still a little angry and you have to prove it to me and then get back at me. My opinion is actually not the most important to you."

Some words spoken two years ago must have planted some seeds in this senior's heart.

This senior student still wants to prove that she has that ability.

Even now, with the addition of Eriri, the light novel industry is already going smoothly, and the works are being adapted into animations and games.

But she still set her sights a little higher.

This light novel is really great. I’ve already got it, so don’t stop, keep going.

She created a pseudonym to enter the traditional novel industry. If she succeeds, fame and money will come to her. If she fails, she can just continue writing her light novels.

"I admit that what I said at that time was a bit too much, but Senior Sister is still a little angry now."

"Who would be angry with a man like you?"

"Okay... I'd be happy if you wanted to learn something special from me in order to advance your career, but if you want to write a work that can prove itself to me out of spite, then that's not very meaningful. I don't really read novels right now, so it's meaningless."

The more unwilling people are, the more obsessed they will be and the more they want to prove something.

Akitomo didn't know Kasumigaoka Utaha's current relationship orientation, but this senior obviously still wanted to prove herself.

But applying this idea to him is a bit problematic.

Because among the people he knew, there was also one who wanted to prove something to the people around him.

That person's name is Ying Lili. She draws books in secret and tries to take revenge on those who don't understand her. In order to prove something to them, it turns out to be meaningless.

Instead, she stopped caring and peacefully did what she liked. She did not let herself go. To use the terminology of the second dimension, as a childhood sweetheart with a tsundere attribute, she finally became a little bit spoiled.

"I'm not willing to give up... I was discouraged by you before, and now I'm being taught a lesson by you. It makes me think that if I don't try, it will really fail."

Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Aki Tomoya helplessly.

The slight reluctance that remained in my heart really couldn't escape the other party's eyes at all.

But after being pointed out, I didn't feel unhappy, but more helpless.

There are very few people who know themselves so well.

Just like when I was in my second year of high school, after I met him at a book signing event, when he found out all the foreshadowing, I felt panic at first, and then very happy.

But those days can't go back.

Everyone has their own aspirations, and Aki Tomoya has to consider his future. It is impossible for him to always accompany her to play the game of author and reader.

"From what you said, Senior Sister actually still has the intention to transform?"

"Not really... I just want to see where my limits are without Eriri's help. It's not a bad thing to recognize my limits as soon as possible."

It is still possible to see clearly that Kasumigaoka Utaha's second work became a big hit, thanks to the support from Eriri, and it was very powerful.

She also wants to try to plan her own life.

"After you told me that, I really dove into writing, but now I don't know what to do. I've grown tired of writing youth romances. I think that entering the traditional novel industry and seeing how good I am might give me some new excitement."

“…I’m a little scared that you can tell me so much.”

This is probably what Kasumigaoka Utaha really thinks at the moment.

This senior sister could still say these things in front of him. After two years, for the first time, he felt that this senior sister seemed to be much better now than before.

"If I say now that I haven't given up, what would you think?"

"I'll be scared to death!"

To be honest, it would be scary.

Even now he was a little panicked and at a loss.

"Hey, you can make such an expression. I thought you had completely changed."

"…Senior's ability to play tricks on people hasn't changed at all."

After noticing the hint of revenge in the other's eyes, Aki Tomoya smiled helplessly.

Just now, it was as if they were back to the time when they first met.

However, after that incident, it was surprising that the two of them could still sit down and communicate calmly like this.

There is no such thing as a dead end. The relationship we have now, which is more than strangers but less than friends, is much easier than before.

"That Eriri girl should be here soon. Don't tell her that I'm going to open a pseudonym."

I also made an appointment with Eriri today.

Kasumigaoka Utaha reminded him.

If Eriri knew about this, she would definitely ask if she had a problem. She was writing light novels so well, so why did she want to change?

She didn't know how to explain it. She couldn't say that Ying Lili had given her too many illusions and she wanted to see how capable she was.

In front of Eriri, she still didn't want to say something that might cause misunderstanding.

But when Eriri came, she sat down next to Aki Tomoya without any courtesy.

"Ren Ye, here's this for you. My art exhibition in Tokyo next month, even though it's just exhibiting along with my mentor's work, it's pretty impressive, isn't it?"

Eriri gave him a ticket for that day, apparently hoping that he would be able to go and watch it that day.

By the way, I also got one from Kasumigaoka Utaha.

"The art of bondage?"

"This is a formal art exhibition, how could I possibly draw something like that! This is the masterpiece of Sawamura Eriri Spencer, exhibited with the instructor, don't underestimate me!"

"Who made your book so impressive?"

She accepted the tickets and, as usual, exchanged a few words with Eriri.

Tomoya Aki looked at the date on the ticket and did not give Eriri a definite answer, but said that he would see the situation when the time came.

"You must come! Please!"

"Even if you say so, I still..."

It’s not easy to handle...

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Chapter 207: Nineteen years old, a student (4/?)

Eriri invited everyone enthusiastically. She had already given tickets to everyone she knew, as if she was afraid that no one would come to support her.

Her works will be exhibited along with her mentor at Tokyo University of the Arts, and it is estimated that everyone will go to see her mentor.

Ying Lili is not willing to be lonely this time because of this honor, and wants to share this joy with everyone.

"I'm Eriri, 19 years old, Renaissance!"

The artist Eriri is not the illustrator of the bullying comic strip, Kashiwagi Eri.

He is also a well-known figure in real life!

There's no way to refuse Eriri who's so enthusiastic!

However, Aki Tomoya silently looked at his little notebook.

I took a few days off in late July to investigate Mr. Kobayashi's affairs, but I have to make up for it with my vacation in August.

UDI really needs him, or rather, Mr. Makoto Sakamoto of the Nakadoh class really needs him, and Eriri's exhibition of works also needs him this time.

It’s really hard to deal with…

“Try to schedule it well.”

It can only be this way.

However, he will probably not be the only one going there by then. It seems that Eriri has also invited a lot of people.

……

I went to UDI on a weekday and saw a lot of reporters outside the institute, but I didn't know why they came.

"There are so many reporters outside. Is our UDI so popular now?"

As soon as he entered the office and said hello, he started talking a few words.

Misumi Mikoto raised her head and said jokingly, "Amaki-kun, maybe she is here to interview you."

Her words made An Yilun, who had just sat down, burst out laughing.

He is a low-key, good citizen and an ordinary recorder of UDI. How could the media come to interview him?

Since they said they were here for an interview, the media must be more interested in female forensic scientists.

"how could it be possible."

"It's not impossible. Amai-kun is very famous in the cram school. He can get into the University of Tokyo in two years. This has become the biggest advertisement. Now when students consult the cram school, the first thing they ask is, can I get into the University of Tokyo in two years? Hahahaha..."

Upon hearing this, Amaki Tomoya was extremely confused. He wondered where did Misumi Mikoto hear such a thing.

After Misaki Mikoto explained, he realized that Misaki Mikoto's younger brother was a teacher at a cram school, or a training school. When she talked about things in UDI before, she mentioned Tomoya Aki, and her younger brother gave her some general knowledge.

Only then did I realize how capable the part-time college students in their institute are.

"From this perspective, we at UDI have found a treasure and made a huge profit!"

"Doctor Dong Hailin, you too..."

"What's wrong with me?"

"Sourness."

Being accused of having bad intentions, Tokai Lin Yuko pretended to be hurt, but the mockery in her eyes did not fade at all.

Beside her, Misaki Mikoto was also laughing non-stop.

"Those reporters probably came because of Mr. Kobayashi's case. The police made a big fuss about their quick detection of the dismemberment case. The Nishi-Musashino Police Station also gained some publicity, and we benefited from it as well."