The lonely Hikigaya Hachiman wants to become the king of mystery novels

"So, Mr. Hachiman, are you going to do a book signing next year? How about you come to Kasumi Shiko's book signing this Sunday? You should learn the process first, and also take a look at the disciples you have never met before."

Machida Enko suggested.

"I think it's fine. Just send me the address and I'll go there by myself that day."

Hikigaya Hachiman has indeed never participated in such an event. It would be good to experience it this time and get an intuitive impression.

Going back to the second volume of "Metronome of Love", when Hikigaya Hachiman came up with the idea, he based it on the general story of "Five Centimeters per Second" in his previous life.

It now seems that Teacher Kasumi Shiko has successfully completed an excellent work within this framework. Although the story is simple, the atmosphere is extremely well rendered, and it is a breath of fresh air in light novels.Although it may not sell as well as those light novels about different worlds and hot-blooded genres, it will definitely have a group of loyal fans.

"However, it's still a bit boring to go out alone..."

Hikigaya Hachiman murmured to himself, took out his cell phone and dialed Yukinoshita Haruno's number.

Chapter 59 Hikigaya Hachiman Throbbing Warrior

"I still feel it's unreal, Hikigaya-senpai. I never thought that one day, you would take the initiative to invite me, a poor senior, to hang out with you."

Although Yukinoshita Harano and Hikigaya Hachiman often go out together during the holidays, the invitation is always made by the former, so Harano made such a complaint.

It's early October in Chiba City and it hasn't started to get cold yet. Harano is wearing a blue jacket, and Hikigaya Hachiman thinks it goes well with her beautiful short shoulder-length hair.

"However, the first time I took the initiative to ask you out was to attend a book signing by another beautiful girl writer. This sounds a bit strange, senior sister."

Hikigaya Hachiman countered that he had already told Harano the purpose of coming out this time, and received a lot of blank looks from the other party.

"I judge that you have the potential to become a scumbag, Hikigaya-senpai. However, I admit that your disciple Kasumi Shiko's novel is indeed good, and it well expresses the half-dead youth in love among junior high school students. Astringent feeling.”

Yukinoshita Harano showed her unique way of praising others, which made Hikigaya Hachiman, who provided the idea, also feel that he was also praised.

"Senior sister, I actually have some ideas. Do you want to listen to them and then go back and create your own creations? Then I can directly attend your book signing."

Hikigaya Hachiman thought of a good method, but he got a blank look from Haruno.

"You'd better keep your ideas for yourself, junior. Don't give away such important things casually. For you, there are many ideas that come to mind, but your peers can't come up with them even after racking their brains. .”

Yangno thinks that this talented junior student really doesn't take inspiration, the most precious thing for creators, seriously. If he squanders his talent like this, is he really not afraid that one day his inspiration will run out?

The autograph session started at nine o'clock, and there was still half an hour left. Considering the enthusiasm of the house owners, the two decided to queue up now.

However, they still underestimated Two-dimensional's enthusiasm. When they arrived at the venue, the queue was already endless.The two could only look at each other and smile, then obediently waited at the end of the line.

Yangno and Hachiman are relatively conspicuous among the people lining up, because they have a completely different temperament from the people around them.Moreover, just for a pair of opposite sex to participate in this kind of activity together is enough to stand out from the crowd. Others either come alone or form a team with several boys.

After the autograph session officially started, the team moved relatively quickly.Most people were able to leave quickly after signing, but a small number of people who wanted to chat for a few more words would leave with shame after being reminded by Teacher Xia Shizi.

As there were fewer and fewer people in front of Hachiman, he also saw the true face of Kasumi Shiko's teacher.The other party was indeed a beautiful girl. Although the whole body could not be seen, the size of her chest alone was even better developed than that of Yono, who was two years older than her.

Yukinoshita Yono noticed Hachiman's gaze and compared it with Kasumi Shiko's teacher and herself. Instantly, she felt angry and disgusted. She stretched out her left hand and twisted the soft flesh of Hachiman's waist. The latter His whole body trembled with pain, and he turned his head to look at Yangno aggrievedly.

Finally it was Hikigaya Hachiman's turn. He opened his book to the title page in advance and handed it to Kasumi Shiko.

"The writing is great, Teacher Kasumi Shiko."

Although it sounds like a very formulaic compliment, Hikigaya Hachiman actually means it sincerely.

"Thank you for your support, I will continue to work hard."

Kasumi Shiko signed her name at the speed of light and returned the book to Hikigaya. The smile on her face was already a little tired.

When he met the eyes of the person in front of him, Kasumigaoka felt something strange.This strangeness comes from the way the other person looks at him.

The eyes of other book fans are nothing more than expectation, admiration, and excitement, which can be seen at a glance. However, the eyes of this outstanding young man with glasses in front of him, if Kasumigaoka is not mistaken, are actually...pleased?

Kasumigaoka Shiyu had no time to think about this incident. Another female reader with outstanding temperament appeared in front of her. She seemed to be a few years older than her. After signing, she quickly caught up with the boy just now.

"Two strange people..."

Xia Zhiqiu Shiyu cursed in his belly.The work in hand has never stopped.

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"Haha - it's finally out. Isn't the autograph session just that? Why are others so excited?"

Yukinoshita Haruno clenched her hands into fists and raised them above her head, stretching out a long way. Except when she was alone, Haruno would only do this lazy movement when she was around Hikigaya Hachiman.

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"You can't say that, senior, everyone has their own favorite things. Assuming that you don't know me, senior, and I'm just one of the countless ordinary book fans of 'Ms. Hachiman'. If I hold a book signing in Tokyo one day, you Will you not come?"

Hikigaya Hachiman wanted to correct the other person's opinion, but Yukinoshita Haruno pressed her slender index finger to her lips.

"The hypothesis is invalid, Hikigaya-senpai, don't follow the same trick as senior. Let Haruno-senpai tell you what the only fact is, that is, I not only know you, but I will always be by your side like today. I Being able to have an autograph at any time that your regular fans can’t have, I can read chapters in advance that other fans won’t see until much later.”

Yukinoshita Yono admired Hachiman's blushing face and continued:

"This is our current relationship, Hikigaya-senpai. Don't you think it would be too cruel for me to assume that we don't know each other?"

Yangno let go of his fingers, and Hachiman looked a little unfinished, his lips twitching slightly.

"It's just a hypothesis... Forget it, since senior doesn't want to hear it, I won't talk about it anymore. It's still early, is there anywhere senior that you want to go next?"

Hikigaya Hachiman quickly changed the topic. He felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere just now.

"Huh? It's obviously Hikigaya-senpai who asked me out. In the end, it's too shameful to let a girl make the decision. Today it's my turn to listen to you, senior. I will go wherever my junior takes me. where."

Harano pushed the pot back to Hikigaya Hachiman. At this time, Hikigaya Hachiman had an excellent removal.

Fifteen minutes later, the two stood in front of a vent house.

"...Junior, have you been under a lot of pressure lately? Why would you come to a place like this?"

A vent room is a kind of shop where all kinds of old and discarded objects are placed, waiting for customers to come and smash them. There is no doubt that it is a good place to decompress.

"Of course I'm not under any pressure, senior. But I think you should know very well how much pressure you have been under recently."

Since the second half of the summer vacation, the frequency of meetings and phone calls between the two has dropped a lot compared to before.Hikigaya guessed that Harano did have a lot of family matters to worry about. In addition, he also had to review for the entrance exam, so the pressure would not be low.

"You noticed it, Hikigaya-senpai. In that case, I won't be polite, sister."

After saying that, Yukinoshita Yono raised the bat in his hand.

Chapter 60 Kasumigaoka Shiu’s doubts

At [-] o'clock at noon, Xia Shizi's first book signing ended successfully.

After thanking the other staff at the scene, Kasumigaoka sat back on the chair.Her facial muscles had become stiff, and she wanted to rub them with her hands, but found that her right hand had stopped listening to her because she had been signing for two hours.

"Thank you for your hard work, Xiaoshi, this is a gift~"

Machida Enko's gentle voice floated over, and a box of milk appeared in front of Kasumigaoka.

"Plug it in for me..."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu's voice was weak. She probably didn't want to hear the words "signing session" again for a while.

"Xiao Shi, are you really so tired? I'm afraid you have never worked so hard even when writing."

Editor Machida smiled and inserted a straw into the milk carton and handed it to Shiyu's mouth.

"Mechanical repetitive work is always a double torture to the human body and soul. Signing is undoubtedly such a job, Editor Machida."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu still said feebly, but there was a hint of sadness in her tone, and then she took a big sip of milk.

"Okay, we won't have anything to do next, we can have a good time. It's already eleven o'clock at noon, let's go, Xiaoshi, let's go have a meal to celebrate together, I'll treat you."

Machida Enzi pulled up Kasumigaoka Shiu who was sitting slumped, and the two left the venue together.

There is a large Ginza restaurant across the road from the book signing venue. Considering that many readers who attended the book signing will stay here, Machida and Kasumigaoka decided to find a restaurant farther away for lunch.

"Editor Machida...is this store a little too expensive?"

Kasumigaoka Shiu asked worriedly as she looked at the very unkind-looking steak restaurant in front of her.

"Anla Xiaoshi, you have worked hard for several months, why can't you enjoy it? Just let go and eat today."

Editor Machida patted her bag and said that she was very capable and told Shiyu not to worry.This is also true. Machida Enko's professional income is above average. In addition, she usually lives alone (sad), so it is easy to save money.

Kasumigaoka Shiyu shrugged. Since the other party said there was no problem, there was no need for her to refuse.

While she was waiting after ordering her meal, Kasumigaoka Shiu thought back to the male reader who left a deep impression on her at the book signing, and she decided to tell Editor Machida about it.

"By the way, Editor Machida, when I was signing books just now, I noticed a reader. He looked at me very strangely."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu said thoughtfully.

"What! Is he a pervert? He's not following us, is he?"

Machida Enzi suddenly became excited and glanced around suspiciously.

"Where are you thinking, Editor Machida, I have told you that there is such a person. He is a boy, he looks younger than me, but the way he looks at me, how should I say, there is a very gratifying feeling. It was as if I was sighing that I finally accomplished something.”

Kasumigaoka Shiyu described.

"Are you pleased..."

Machida Enzi was also a little stunned, but she quickly reacted, her mouth became a little tense, and she decided to make a final confirmation.

"Is he a young man with a very elegant temperament and wearing a pair of glasses?"

"That's right! Editor Machida. Do you know him?"

Kasumigaoka Shiyu asked curiously after hearing the other party's very accurate description.

"I'm sorry, Shiyu, I don't know him. I just noticed that he was very conspicuous when I was observing the crowd in line. Don't you think so?"

"Is that so... Yes, he is indeed very conspicuous. The temperament of him and the girl who came with him are completely incompatible with those around him."

"Girls together! What girl?"

Machida Enzi suddenly lost her composure. She originally thought that Mr. Hachiman was coming to attend the autograph session alone, but she didn't expect that another woman suddenly appeared.Based on her malicious speculation, the face of the senior Imamura with whom she fell in love soon appeared in her mind.

Kasumigaoka Shiu was shocked. Why did telling Editor Machida that a stranger was accompanied by a girl trigger such a big reaction from him?

"Which girl should I leave out first? Editor Machida, you know her, right? Who is he? Tell me quickly."

Although Kasumigaoka was very tired, his judgment was not affected in any way.

Editor Machida regretted her gaffe just now, just as she was trying to find a way to make up a new excuse.The door of the restaurant facing her and facing away from Shiyu was opened, and the person who walked in made Machida's heart skip a beat.

"What a coincidence, Editor Machida, you are also dining here today."

The young man wearing glasses noticed Editor Machida who was facing him, and walked over to say hello. Behind him was a young and beautiful girl.

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The four people sat together. Except for Yukinoshita Harano, the remaining three people were somewhat embarrassed.

Yukinoshita Harano would not be embarrassed, she wished more people could see her and Hikigaya-senpai together.

"Well, let me introduce you again."

Machida Enoko felt a little uncomfortable being burned by Kasumigaoka Shiu's scorching eyes, so she chose to speak first.

"Xiao Shi, this is the 'master' who provided inspiration for your novel, Hikigaya Hachiman-san. Of course, his other name should be more familiar to you, and that is Hachiman-sensei."

At this time, there is no need to hide anything. Many secrets just lack a suitable occasion to disclose them.

"Hello, Teacher Hachiman. My name is Kasumigaoka Shiu, and my pen name is Kasumi Shiko. Frankly speaking, it was after reading your words that I decided to embark on this path of writing."

Kasumigaoka Shiu tightly held the hand extended by Hikigaya Hachiman, her eyes blazing.Hikigaya Hachiman glanced at Haruno out of the corner of his eye, and found that Haruno was still sitting upright, calm, and maintaining perfect etiquette.

"Hello, Kasumi... Teacher Shizi, your second volume of "Metronome of Love" is very well written. I hope it sells well."

Hikigaya Hachiman originally wanted to call Kasumigaoka-senpai, but when he was about to blurt out, he remembered that his only designated senior was sitting next to him, so he immediately changed his mind.

"This is my senior, Yukinoshita Harano, a third-year student at Sobu Municipal High School."

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After hearing his junior introduction to him, Yangno, who had always been as steady as a rock, nodded to the two people in front of him and said:

"Hello, Editor Machida, Teacher Kasumi Shiko, I often hear Hikigaya-senpai mention you two. It's an honor to meet you today."

Kasumigaoka Shiu believes that the relationship between Mr. Hachiman and this Yukinoshita-senpai is definitely unusual.Especially Yukinoshita Harano, she acted very calmly and elegantly from beginning to end, with a sense of confidence that she had everything under control.

This confidence probably comes from his relationship with Mr. Hachiman.Kasumigaoka thinks so.

Chapter 61 Hikigaya Hachiman’s Best-Seller

Although the meeting was awkward, after introducing each other, the four of them had a very pleasant meal time.The focus of the discussion among these people was naturally on Hikigaya Hachiman. Rather, it was precisely because of Hachiman's existence that these people could meet together. He was like a bond.