I, Hikigaya, am just a light novelist.

"But, your original intention is to make money, right? I have another suggestion here that you can consider."

A thought flashed through his mind.

"That's right."

Wu Geng Liuli hummed.

"Doujinshi, do you know?"

He continued.

"I'm not sure, I just saw such wording in novels."

Wu Geng Liuli shook her head.

The so-called doujinshi are actually works published by famous individuals or groups. They are not available in ordinary bookstores. They can only be sold at doujinshi specialty stores or commissioned bookstores and comic exhibitions. The price of doujinshi is relatively high. Usually a comic book with dozens of pages sells for between 300 and 500 yen. Fan novels are cheaper. They are published in small quantities and are usually not reprinted.

Doujinshi are also divided into 'original doujinshi' and 'adapted doujinshi'. Original doujinshi refers to story characters, content, plots, etc., which are all created by oneself. In theory, their self-created content is relatively high. of.

As for 'adapted doujinshi', some people also call it 'interpreted doujinshi', which means recreating or adapting other existing stories, including changing the storyline, replacing some characters, and even merging several stories.

"You want me to sell doujinshi at comic conventions?"

Wu Geng Liuli heard the hidden meaning.

"Yes, compared to official publishing, the creation of doujinshi is obviously much simpler and freer, and the scale can be very large. If you adapt doujinshi, you will also get a basic popularity value. The only disadvantage that is not a disadvantage is that it is difficult to achieve success. It’s famous, but because you don’t need a share, you don’t need to sell too much and you can still get a good amount of money.”

Hikigaya Hachiman nodded and analyzed the pros and cons.

After listening to his introduction, Wu Geng Liuli was immediately moved.

The official debut of light novels seems to be far away, and creating doujinshi is like a junior version. Not only can you accumulate experience, but you can also get a certain amount of income in advance.

"Okay, let me try."

She gave her own answer.

"That's sound judgment."

Hikigaya Hachiman looked satisfied.

So, under his suggestion, Wu Geng Liuli changed her goal and prepared to create doujinshi and sell them at this year's Winter Comic Expo.

School starts again.

This summer vacation, Hikigaya Hachiman spent the same time as last year's summer vacation. He was still busy creating better light novels and had almost no free time.

Sometimes he feels very tired, but when he thinks that if his life goes on wasted, even if he copies other works, he will not be able to write the flavor of the story itself, he feels it is a pity, so he becomes even more devoted.

Analyzing other people's works and analyzing his own weaknesses, he has been thinking about such issues while writing.

Habitually, even on the first day of school, I would still sit in my seat deep in thought.

To others, this may seem like a sullen look.

Because someone spoke to him.

It is undeniable that human beings themselves are also diverse. There are loners like the great teacher, and naturally there are also talkative guys.

For example, Orimoto Kaori, the monitor of this class is such a character. It seems that because of her responsibilities, she wants to handle the interpersonal relationships in the class well.

So Hikigaya Hachiman, the 'problem child', became a thorn in her side.

"Hikigaya-san, did you have fun during the summer vacation?"

This was Orimoto Kaori's first sentence.

"What do you think?"

Hikigaya Hachiman slowly raised his head, his face expressionless, and his dead fish eyes almost scared the opponent away.

"Ah, it's completely predictable that Hikigaya-san seems to have no friends, so he shouldn't be popular, right? So he can only stay at home and do nothing."

Orimoto Kaori straightened her expression and said with a smile.

Hikigaya Hachiman no longer wanted to complain.

This guy's emotional intelligence is so low when he talks, so it's only because the great teacher at that time was so miserable that he would take the bait!

"Congratulations, you guessed it right."

He spread his hands and said with an even colder expression.

Orimoto Kaori was confused by this move.

"Well, Hikigaya-san, why don't you communicate more with everyone? It would be too pitiful to be alone all the time."

After leaving these words, she ran away quickly.

"Is this kindness or mercy?"

Hikigaya Hachiman's eyebrows wrinkled, then relaxed.

It doesn't matter anyway.

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Three weeks later, the third volume of "Summer Again" was completed.

It took a total of two months, mainly because of the summer vacation, which gave him plenty of time.

After that, the publication time will be announced and the publicity will be warmed up.

No matter how good a work is, it still needs publicity, especially for a work like "Summer Again" with a small audience, it is very necessary to expand its fan base to create a collective fan effect.

Hikigaya Hachiman first sent the manuscript to Ms. Machida.

"Not bad. It's been a few days faster than last time. There has been no decline in quality and there has even been a slight improvement. It's really rare."

Machida Enzi gave a satisfactory answer after reading it.

"If I were to have writers as hard-working and worry-free as Teacher Yueze, then I feel that my job would be much easier."

The editor lady also sighed like this.

"There will be."

Hikigaya Hachiman greeted politely.

"I'll contact the publisher to finalize the time. You go to Mr. Eromanga to discuss the illustrations."

After Machida Enko hung up the phone, Hikigaya Hachiman followed the instructions and clicked on Sagiri's profile picture to communicate. After asking about her availability, the two started a video invitation.

"Good afternoon, Teacher Yuezi."

"Good afternoon, Sagiri."

Sagiri still wears the covering mask, so that she can be more comfortable and increase the effectiveness of her work.

For this reason, Sagiri also specifically apologized for this matter before.

Of course he said it didn't matter.

Although the kawaii face can put people in a good mood, work is still important at the moment.

As usual, Hikigaya Hachiman sent the last paragraph of the third volume to the other party.

For the sake of work efficiency, after the cooperation deepened, they actually wrote and drew at the same time.

But this also brings about a problem, that is, Sagiri can only read part of it every time, and stops immediately. The complaints will only be stronger than other readers.

"Ah, why is it over? How will the next story develop? Teacher Yuezi, please, please write it as soon as possible!"

As a fan who can get up close and personal, Sagiri is responsible for the No. 1 draft submission.

After the work is completed, the communication between the two people usually ends, and the next communication will have to wait until the first half of the next volume is completed.

At present, his relationship with Sagiri can be said to be colleagues, or idols and fans, but they are not yet friends, because apart from work, the two really have nothing to talk about.

This sense of boundary was maintained very well. Although Hikigaya Hachiman liked it very much, he thought about some accident that might happen, and he fell into deep thought again.

Do you want him to ask directly, when will your mother get married for the second time?

Then Sagiri would probably yell: "Perverted teacher!"

Or we can only confirm the possible course of this incident by making insinuations.

Therefore, Hikigaya Hachiman took the rare initiative to show concern, and brought the two of them closer together, making him a friend with whom the other party could share their secrets.

"Sagiri, how are you feeling at school recently?"

"ordinary."

"Teacher Yuezi, why do you suddenly start caring about my life?"

Sagiri felt a little strange.

"Nothing, just caring."

He didn't think too much and said casually.

"Wait a minute, Teacher Yuezi, are you interested in elementary school students?"

Sagiri suddenly became alert.

Hikigaya Hachiman complained helplessly: "Are today's elementary school students so precocious? Sagiri, you must have seen something you shouldn't have... right?"

"Nothing."

Sagiri was categorical and spoke sternly.

"If there's nothing else, Teacher Yuezi, I'll hang up first."

"oh oh."

After canceling the video call, Sagiri took off the mask, and her tender face was already flushed like blood.

Some time ago, she did accidentally look at her mother's collection and saw some amazing things.

……

"Don't be in a hurry, take your time, there's still time."

Hikigaya Hachiman didn't care when the conversation was interrupted. Anyway, there would be many opportunities in the future.

Next, after the release date of the third volume is set, he still needs a more attractive trailer to make everyone look forward to it even more after seeing the publicity.

After thinking about it for about 10 minutes, he came up with the lines.

A few days later, Fusugawa Bunko made an announcement about the release date of the third volume of "Summer Returns".

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"The secret of shadow tides and tides.

Imprinted.

A desperate opponent.

At the end of time, there is still only one result

--die! 』

A little spoiler, but without telling the truth, it makes you feel itchy. This is one of the homework that the author needs to do.

"How can it be repaired? I didn't say anything at all!!"

Ying Lili was very happy to see the title itself, but as soon as she saw this trailer, she couldn't help but have random thoughts. While looking forward to it, she felt resentful because she had to continue waiting.

Just wait and see, one day you will have to draw a notebook of your characters!

Let you taste this involuntary pain!

After the work was completed, Hikigaya Hachiman gave himself a few days of real vacation to relax.

At his current stage, he can try to combine work and rest.

When he got home from school in the afternoon, he was sitting on the sofa reading comics.

After some time, a familiar figure came to visit.

"Wugeng, what do you think is the key point of doujinshi?"

After Hikigaya Hachiman read it, he handed the notebook to the other party. He did not comment on it, but asked this question.

"The point is the regret of changing the original story?"