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But writing is, after all, an expression of seeking resonance. No matter how much you talk, it is meaningless as long as you don't get a response.

"The first volume of "Metronome of Love" has this sales curve, isn't it? Everything is no different from before."

"Ha...Teacher Kasumi Shiko, I heard what the editor-in-chief said today. If there is no improvement in sales in the near future, then...it may not be until the third volume."

Machida Enko actually didn't want to say that. Kasumi Shiko was discovered by her herself. She was very optimistic about her writing style and description, but it was useless for her to be optimistic. It had to be recognized by the market.

Now, the sales volume of the two volumes is so sluggish, and the publishing house did not give the new author a chance to suffer, and it was cut in half by three volumes.

"Although there are only three volumes, if the ending is wonderful, it will still...be able to accumulate readers."

"I see."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu looked out the window without much emotion in her head. After so many disappointments, even her sadness had faded.

"Editor Machida, thank you for your continued care. Sorry to trouble you."

"Don't say that. This is your first book. There will be many opportunities for cooperation in the future."

Machida Enzi typed the keyboard twice at this time, and then there was the sound of the mouse moving, as if she was checking some data.

"Teacher Xia Shizi, this is the first week's sales. Everything is not over yet. After all... there is still hope."

"Ha...it doesn't matter. I'm not the kind of person who refuses to admit defeat."

(ii) five five five nine five э zero zero

Kasumigaoka Shiyu put her forehead on the table and felt mixed emotions in her heart. She was a somewhat proud person, but also somewhat inferior.

The reason why she wrote the novel was originally because she longed for recognition, but now she has fallen in love with the characters in the book, and they even reflect herself.

Unfortunately, everything is over.

"Editor Machida, don't worry about me. I'm fine. Thank you for your help."

"It's okay, Teacher Kasumi Shiko. If you're in a bad mood... just go out and relax. You can go hiking. If you exercise, you will feel much better."

Machida Enzi knew that Kasumigaoka Shiu was a second-year high school student. Girls at this age were always sentimental and were not good at dealing with blows. It would be bad if she failed to recover.

"It just so happens that tomorrow is the weekend. You don't have to go to school. Just go out and have some fun. Maybe you can get some ideas for a new book."

"Um……"

Kasumigaoka Shiyu didn't agree or refuse. Her head was empty now and she didn't know what to say.

In this awkward atmosphere, Machida Enko couldn't say anything. After a few words of comfort, she hung up the phone.

"..."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu raised her head in confusion and looked at the computer in front of her, not even recognizing the words she just wrote.

Everything she hoped for has just begun, is it about to end?

"Tomorrow...Saturday."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu no longer has the intention to continue writing novels. She rests her chin on her arm and thinks about whether to go out tomorrow.

"On Saturday, there should be quite a lot of people in Mt. Takao, and it will definitely be a mess while hiking."

Kasumigaoka Shiu was thinking about the editor's opinion, and at the same time he was considering the meaning of going out. After a period of scattered thoughts, Kasumigaoka Shiu decided to go hiking!

However, Kasumigaoka Shiyu set the date for next Monday. On a working day, there would be far fewer people climbing the mountain, and she would have the time and energy to enjoy the process.

As for school, her attendance this semester has been adequate, so taking a day or two off is nothing to worry about.

"Also...that's all it is."

In the lightless room, the girl buried her cheek in her arms and curled up on the chair, having already accepted the future of her debut novel.

Chapter 177: Traveling around in the beginning

Mount Takao is a popular hiking destination on the outskirts of Tokyo because the mountain is gentle, making it ideal for beginners.The more famous scenic spots on the mountain include the Monkey Garden and Yakou-in Temple, the latter of which is a dojo for practicing Tantric Buddhism.

The so-called Shugendo is a type of traditional Japanese asceticism that combines the characteristics of Chinese Buddhism and Japanese Shintoism. It was once popular in Japan, but now it has declined.

Of course Kasumigaoka Shiyu is not interested in this weird and outdated religion. She just wants to climb mountains to relax and change her mood after sweating.

Since the time was set for Monday, it was necessary to ask for leave from the teacher. It was not good to disturb the class teacher on the weekend, so Kasumigaoka Shiu waited until it was time to go to work.

"Teacher, please, if you can, I will go to school tomorrow."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu's request for leave went very smoothly. She was already sitting on the high-speed train, leaning sideways and lowering her voice.

After hanging up the phone, the girl couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.Although she will not go to school today regardless of whether the teacher agrees or not, it is always a good thing to successfully ask for leave.

At the same time, the girl sitting next to Kasumigaoka Shiyu seemed to have heard what she just said. After her eyes paused on her for a moment, she immediately turned to the boy on her left.

"Qingluo Jun, today is Monday. You have to go to school. Have you asked for leave?"

"Me? Asking for leave? No need~"

Lin Qingluo skipped class confidently. Toyobin Kazuka looked at him with wide eyes, feeling that he had gained knowledge.

Lin Qingluo was shameless, but Toyohama Kazuka didn't want her sister to suffer any stigma, so she quickly took out her mobile phone and called Sakurajima Mai.

After confirming the phone number of the head teacher, Fengbin and Xiang made a quick call and tried to ask for leave.

Fortunately, Mai Sakurajima was also a good student at school, and the teacher approved the vacation after asking about the situation.

"Huh~ Fortunately, she agreed."

"You will be deducted for being absent from work, but you will not be deducted for being absent from class. Why are you being cowardly?"

Lin Qingluo came up with his own absurd reasoning again. Feng Bin and Xiang Xiang looked at him and raised their hands to hammer his shoulder.

Who would have thought that instead of being taught a lesson, Lin Qingluo started talking about losing money in class, making money by working, and losing money directly by skipping class and working.

"puff……"

When Kasumigaoka Shiyu heard the boy's words, she laughed without restraining herself. Then she turned her cheek to the window to avoid any subsequent awkward stares.

At this time, Kasumigaoka Shiyu had almost figured out that the two peers on her left were probably a couple.

However, boys are more clingy towards girls, while girls are concerned about their surroundings and have been resisting his approach.

However, this boy didn't have the shyness of a young man at all. He persisted in sticking himself to the girl, and finally succeeded in holding her hand.

"..."

Although Kasumigaoka Shiu has never been in love, she is writing romance novels, and she likes the simple and pure relationship between the two very much.

As a bystander, Kasumigaoka Shiyu could see that although the girl's attitude towards boys was not very good, her eyes never left him, and her emotions were always affected by him.

After a while, through the conversation between the two, Kasumigaoka Shiyu learned their names.

——Lin Qingluo, Mai Sakurajima.

From this, Kasumigaoka Shiu felt curious as to whether the girl next to her, who was covering her appearance with a mask, was the child star who had become a household name now.

After all, the surname Sakurajima is not a popular surname. Because the name Mai is so well-known, parents will definitely avoid her when naming her.

Thinking this way, this girl who, like me, just asked for leave from the teacher, is probably the 'Mai Sakurajima' from the same school!

But...when did she have a boyfriend, and he seemed to be a student at Chisaki Academy?

Although Kasumigaoka Shiu and Sakurajima Mai were not in the same class, they were in the same grade after all. Occasionally during physical education class, she had seen Sakurajima Mai alone.

At that time, Mai Sakurajima, who was doing activities alone, was completely different from the girl with a smile on her face now, which gave people a huge contrast and a sense of strangeness.

For this reason, Kasumigaoka Shiyu did not dare to confirm the girl's identity even though her hairstyle looked familiar.

"..."

Along the way, Kasumigaoka Shiyu remained silent, watching people coming and going around him, waiting for the train to arrive at the terminal.

The couple next to them fell silent unconsciously. Shiyu Kasumigaoka thought the two were quarreling, but when she turned around, she realized that the girl had fallen asleep on the boy's shoulder.

Although her face couldn't be seen clearly, the sleeping girl looked very relaxed. She was hugged by her boyfriend's shoulders, and she looked as cute as a snoozing kitten.

Sensing Kasumigaoka Shiyu's gaze, the boy quietly turned his gaze and nodded to her with a smile.

"..."

"..."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu didn't speak either, but he nodded as well, which was regarded as a greeting.

After a while, the boy seemed to be afraid that his girlfriend would feel uncomfortable wearing a mask, so he quietly took off one of the straps for her.

Others still couldn't see the girl's face, only Kasumigaoka Shiu's special angle confirmed the identity of Sakurajima Mai.

"It turns out...it's really her."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu didn't expect that today would be such a coincidence. She specifically chose Monday. Part of the reason was that she was afraid of meeting acquaintances, but she ended up meeting a student from the same school.

This boy did not hide his appearance, but Kasumigaoka Shiyu didn't recognize him, and he didn't even remember his name.

"Am I... not too concerned about things in school?"

Kasumigaoka Shiu is used to being immersed in her own world. She has no friends and has few interactions with her classmates. She devotes almost all her time to novels.

However, now, food, which occupies most of the focus of her life, has not received the ending it deserves, and has become a stranger...

Thinking of these, Kasumigaoka Shiyu's mood became depressed again. She leaned her head against the window, watching the passing scenery outside, and fell asleep unconsciously.

"Wake up, wake up, the train has arrived."

"Well……"

In a daze, Kasumigaoka Shiyu felt someone touching her. She suddenly opened her eyes and found that the high-speed train had stopped.

At this time, the couple next to her had woken up, and a girl named Mai Sakurajima shook her shoulders and woke her up from her sleep.

"Sorry, did I scare you?"

"No, thank you, I slept."

Kasumigaoka Shiu quickly understood the situation. She thanked the other party apologetically, but Sakurajima Mai didn't care about it. She waved her hand with a smile and followed her boyfriend out.

Most of the passengers on this train were going to climb mountains. Many of them were carrying large and small bags and got off the bus very slowly.

Kasumigaoka Shiu belonged to the last group of people. It was actually her first time to climb a mountain, so she was inevitably a little confused after walking out of the station.

"It should be...go this way."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu looked at the sign next to her and roughly determined the direction. She deliberately slowed down and walked behind the crowd to avoid the noise and chaos.

The guidance on Mount Takao was quite good. There were not many turns and forks along the way. Kasumigaoka Shiyu walked slowly to the foot of the mountain. Looking at the lush peaks in the distance, she felt like going back.

At this time, there was a sudden noise not far away. Kasumigaoka Shiyu saw many people gathered there, and thought something had happened, so he walked towards the other side curiously.

"Wow~ It's the program team of "shine×shine", they came here to film!"

"Look! Look! It's Komiya Sakuyasu himself! Ah~ he's so handsome, I like him so much."

"Okihara Ayano is so beautiful, I'm envious~ Let's follow them, in case we can't enter the country!"

The young people gathered here seemed very excited, especially some of the younger girls, who had already let out shouts of joy.

Although Kasumigaoka Shiha doesn't watch much TV, she has watched many episodes of "Shine×shine", Japan's longest-running and most popular variety show.

"Could it be that...Mai Sakurajima is here to participate in the show? Didn't she quit the entertainment industry?"

After all, Kasumigaoka Shiyu is still a little girl, and she is still a little curious about this kind of celebrity gossip, but she has no habit of chasing stars, and she doesn't intend to hang around here all the time.

At this time, one of the two hosts of "shine×shine", the popular male singer Sakuya Komiya, came out, smiled and said hello to the people around him, hoping that everyone would step back a little so as not to affect the filming of the show.

Komiya Sakuyasu's smile was still very contagious. The little girls around him exclaimed, and many people came over to get autographs. Kasumigaoka Shiu didn't have this idea, so he just watched from the outside.

Who would have known that after Komiya Zuoyasu turned his head to see her, he was stunned for a moment, and then deliberately walked this way.

"Do you want to sign too?"

"I...didn't bring a notebook."

Kasumigaoka Shiha heard that Komiya Sakuyasu's reputation was not very good, so she refused with a random excuse.

Unexpectedly, Komiya Sakoyasu, who was holding a signature pen, smiled and pretended to sign the clothes on her upper body. Kasumigaoka Shiyu took a step back and couldn't help but frown.

"Sorry, I don't have to."

"Don't get excited, I don't mean any harm. There will be special scenes for passers-by on the exterior of the show. Are you interested in being on camera?"

The smile on Komiya Sayasu's face was very friendly. The invitation he proposed might be very attractive to ordinary girls, but Kasumigaoka Shiu was not interested at all.

Shiyu Kasumigaoka is very clear about her appearance. She is often pestered by talent scouts when walking on the street, but Shiyu Kasumigaoka doesn't want to enter the entertainment industry and just wants to live her life peacefully.