Society fears that young people don’t want to be literary godfathers

"........yes."

Gently picking up the iPad used for remote working, Mochizuki, who wears multiple hats, had a rather dull expression:

"I still have to help with the drawings - it's hard for Teacher Xiaocheng to be so helpful these days. When I return to Toyama County, I must treat her to a good meal."

"......Don't let others down."

Listening to Mochizuki's serious words, Teacher Dayu, who had already seen through everything, chuckled twice and said nothing more.

After all, there are some things that young people care more about than some gossipy things.

"correct."

As if he thought of something, Tsugawa Yu turned into player No. 24 and gently elbowed the boy next to him:

"I've been busy lately, so I haven't asked you about the current status of the light novels - how is it? Is everything going well in "re0"?"

“….. It can barely be considered a success.”

With his hands folded in front of his chest, Mochizuki's expression was as calm as ever:

"I felt that the president of Zhichi Bunko who invited me to meet alone was quite easy to talk to. He was not an aggressive person, and the contract he gave did not have anything similar to the overlord clause, so I signed the contract... .....Although it is a bit embarrassing to ask for a guardian's signature when signing a contract with a library as a minor. That purebred piglet Xu Yuhuai still wants to take advantage of me and act as my mother's signature, but I have also thought about it recently. I can ask Teacher Sakuraba from the school to help me sign it, so this matter can be considered satisfactorily resolved."

"Pfft...I told you why Huaizi had a few bumps on his head when he came back that day like Crayon Shin-chan. It turns out it was you who beat him up."

"...I can't help it. This little devil is getting more and more presumptuous now. He doesn't regard me as a senior at all. In addition to calling me brother, he really treats me more and more like mother - I don't know. Who taught her this, but I can only say that I am a little speechless."

"Are you speechless? I think it's pretty good."

Smiling slightly, Tsukawa Yuu just snapped his fingers and teased like this

"Although I don't know if you agree or not... I feel that the girls around you are a bit like your elders - I'm so envious that there are so many mothers at this age."

"...Don't talk nonsense."

Feeling that he was being treated more and more like a child, Mochizuki waved his hands quickly, his voice showing some signs of urgency:

"Don't keep nagging all day long... Let me tell you, the only person I can really recognize as my mother is Saki Kurihara, Kasumi Takegami is just my teacher, and Xu Yuhuai is at most my daughter—— This is the real food chain relationship, don’t keep saying that I have many mothers all day long.”

"..........Okay, okay~"

Seeing the mark of "?" rising on the forehead of the little boy next to him, the son of a bicycle dealer just shrugged, the smile on his expression not diminishing.

He is really a guy whose interpersonal relationships are so complicated that people don’t know how to evaluate him...

More and more, I feel that the relationship between the boy and the girl around him is not the ambiguous and like-like emotions that ordinary people understand. Tsugawa Yuya does not comment too much on this somewhat super-normal relationship.

So... let's talk about more important things.

With this thought in mind, the young man cleared his throat and said:

"Generally speaking, your journey in light novels seems to be going quite smoothly - don't worry about the underage parents' signatures. Anyway, this matter has been resolved. Do I just have to wait for a while? Can you see the library version of "re0" appearing in the cabinets of bookstores?"

"...that's it."

Gently holding his chin, Mochizuki was in a very cheerful mood:

"Although I think it will take some time before the light novel can be put on the window display, this is also my first step. When it is actually published, I will give you a copy."

"How can one book be enough? I also need to distribute it to the entire football team - after all, the fact that my good brother writes novels is the coolest thing, shouldn't I show it off?"

"...You really want me to die socially in Taoshan Garden, don't you?"

"Haha? You kid, you've been on the set of "Ultraman Tiga" for so long, and you've met a lot of big shots in different industries. Why are you still so shy and coy?"

"... Because work is work and life is life. On a daily basis, I would still be a little embarrassed when I hear others talking about All's comics or Slothfish's music."

"It's really hard to change your social fear..."

Looking at the person in front of him who rarely had any particularly obvious expressions and was so coquettish that people didn’t want to comment, Yu Tsugawa couldn’t help but tease:

"Suddenly I want to see you really become the godfather of entertainment, holding a microphone and speaking abstract words in a flat tone during interviews... Please give me a lot more for the arrival of a scene like a world-famous painting. Work hard."

"...You use such a yin and yang tone to tell me to work harder, I really know how to be red and warm."

"That said, at least I don't doubt your ability to become the superstar king again~"

After successfully changing the topic from the three girls to Mochizuki, Tsugawa Yuu chuckled, and the topic slowly turned to the light novel:

"Anyway, I'm waiting for the day when Ali can grow into an entertainment superstar... Of course, whether it's the Tokyo Dome or a famous actor, don't forget that you're still a light novel writer, don't It’s really putting this line on hold.”

".......I try my best."

"I can't guarantee that this is true, but forget it, who made me your first fan..."

Waving his hand gently, Teacher Dayu chuckled and handed Mochizuki a bottle of Coke, speaking in a philistine and rather greasy manner:

"Come on, there's no one else around now, how about we two have a drink?"

"...No problem."

Although I had originally planned to help Mr. Dog Eyes to refine the pictures, seeing as tonight is indeed a good time to chat, the deadline for submission is not yet urgent, and the boy did not say that he still had to work. , but took out his treasured snacks:

"I also prepared some pocky and potato chips, what's the time?"

"On the hour."

"Come on - congratulations on your smooth communication with President Zhichi Bunko and the successful signing of "re0"!"

The teenagers' Coke cans clinked together and the potato chips were opened.

...Fortunately, both the director and Grandpa Takano went to rest, otherwise Mochizuki Ri and Tsugawa Yu, the two rebellious children who ate snacks and drank Coke on the Victory Team set, might have been severely criticized——

However, this is not important.

After all, the evening time now is the time for teenagers:

"By the way, now that you have signed the contract, should the manga and animation adaptations of "re0" also be put on the agenda? When can I see Ari's light novel adapted for the big screen?"

"...Hey, I just signed the contract, why do you think about something so long ago?"

"What's wrong with thinking about the future in the early stages...and it doesn't mean that President Miki values ​​you very much and wants to try you out as Zhichi Bunko's signature operation? As long as you have good grades. , animation and IP operation are not just a matter of blink of an eye?"

"Don't say it so easily... This thing can't be achieved in the blink of an eye - take your time, the more you rush to say it in one step, the worse it will be."

"...Haha, yes."

Gently biting the potato chips in his hand, Yu Tsugawa couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion on his face when he looked at the little boy in front of him who was as calm as a Buddha:

"One thing I must admit is that although you are socially incompetent, you tend to get weak in the knees and can't speak when you meet strangers, and you are still inexplicably childish in some places, but at least in a big way, you are much more mature than most of us."

"...I'm quite happy that you can comment on me like this."

Holding a pocky gently in his mouth, Mochizuki was silent for a moment, and then started to speak harshly like a classic artist:

"But one thing needs to be corrected: Teacher Dayou's view of me is really not objective - I am actually not shy at all when meeting strangers. After all, I am now a true social master and not afraid of any challenges. "

".......Oh, is it so?"

"of course it's true."

Mochizuki Ri-san, who has been on the Ultraman Tega crew for several months and has gradually changed from having difficulty communicating with people other than acquaintances to being able to communicate simply, also pushed up the non-existent glasses frame at this moment:

"Teacher Dayou, I no longer have any nervousness when facing strangers. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to chat with President Miki and negotiate the contract right away - as the saying goes, after three days of separation, it's time to leave for another day." Amazing, I think I need to re-evaluate???”

"...You talk about yourself as invincible, but it has nothing to do with you."

Looking at the tough-talking high school student with unknown background in front of him, Yu Tsugawa couldn't help but narrowed his eyes slightly:

"I agree that your social fear factor has been reduced, but I remember that sister Xu Yuhuai secretly told me: When you met with President Miki, in order to keep calm, you seemed to be wearing sunglasses while chatting?"

"...The sun was quite strong that day, as you know."

Mochizuki waved his hand, his face dimmed, and his tone and words were half a step back from before:

"...and to be honest, I think it's a big improvement for me to be able to communicate normally with my seniors in the industry like this - don't worry if I'm a little stiff, just ask you if I've made a lot of progress." Is it big?"

"...Compared to wanting to run away when seeing strangers in the past few months, it is indeed a great improvement."

Patting his head gently, Teacher Dayou looked at his eccentric little boy:

"I didn't expect that after becoming Ultraman, you seem to have changed a lot compared to the past..."

"...Maybe so?"

Mochizuki slumped on the rocking chair of the Victory Team, raised his head and looked at the ceiling that was gradually becoming familiar, and his expression seemed to have changed:

"I always feel that my shooting activities in the past few months have changed a lot..."

"After all, you have to become the children's hero. If you still look decadent, you are really leading the children badly."

Putting the last potato chip into his mouth, Yu Tsugawa smiled as if he thought of something:

"The filming of "Ultraman Tega" is already halfway through...after a while, it's time for us to go back to school, right?"

"...Yes."

Mochizuki, who always felt that he had been away from campus for some days, looked a little dazed.

Gently holding his chin, feeling the quiet moment at night, Mochizuki said to himself after a moment of silence:

"...I always feel like today's life is like a dream."

"Yes~"

Stretching slightly, Yu Tsugawa drank the Coca-Cola in his hand:

"After returning to Toyama Prefecture, it will be my senior year of high school - take advantage of the last year and don't leave any regrets...whether it's light novels, music, comics, studies and the good girls around you Everyone, please hold on tight."

"...Why did Teacher Dayou suddenly say these things?"

"Haha, after all, we are 17 years old, and it is time to reach the crossroads of life such as the college entrance examination~"

Inexplicable sleepiness surged into his heart. Tsugawa Yu yawned and stood up gently:

"Anyway, you just have to make sure it's all right. Of course, if possible, I hope you can still play with me and those girls after college. After all, if you stay alone in a foreign land, we won't be at ease. , isn’t it......"

"........"

I heard Yu Tsugawa say this.

Mochizuki, however, froze on the spot unconsciously.

After a while, as if he had come to his senses, the young man curled his lips pretending to be dissatisfied:

"...What do you mean, am I that worrying?"

"Not at all."

After chuckling twice, Yu Tsugawa just patted Mochizuki on the shoulder:

"After all, without you, everyone might be lonely."

"...Why are you pretending? You obviously have a lot of friends, and you don't lack me, right?"

"Don't talk nonsense...it makes you look like I don't take you seriously."

Unable to help but smile, Tsugawa Yuya just shrugged, with a rather teasing expression:

"Both of us are dating each other. Can the friendship we grew up with be compared with other people? Don't laugh when I tell you this. Even my girlfriend complained that I was making trouble with you all day long, and she said something about me. Don’t take her seriously and get angry with me.”

"..........Is there still such a thing?"

The first time he heard Tsugawa Yu say this, Mochizuki was a little confused.

"Of course, otherwise you think why I wasn't there when President Miki met recently, so I could only tell Sister Xu Yuhuai to look at you? It's because this woman always likes to get angry in strange places, and because I Accompanying you to film Ultraman Tiga, she said that I was leaving her alone, and I was anxious... Although we have settled the conversation now, when I think about it now, I still feel that this thing about women is really a bit too troublesome - —No matter how virtuous and outstanding you may be on weekdays, when it comes to things you care about, you will still easily get into trouble and be emotional.”

"...It seems to be a little bit."

After briefly recalling the occasional weird reactions from the girls around him, Mochizuki nodded lightly:

"The heart of a woman is really difficult to understand."

"...So, I have to watch you carefully - after all, there are so many girls around you. If I don't help my brother, you may not be able to send it."

"...Do you think I, a person who is insulated from emotions, will be beaten to death?"

"Haha, who can say for sure~"

With a chuckle, Tsukawa Yu folded his hands on his chest, looking at his little boy who still seemed to be confused about feelings:

"Okay, okay, it's okay if you don't understand now. Anyway, I still have a lot of time to teach you about this kind of thing - after all, I can't let my brother suffer the slightest loss."

".........nonsense."

Although he is as duplicitous as ever.

But it was obvious that when Tsugawa Yu said these words, something was touched in Mochizuki's heart.