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Chapter 4 Thank you, Sister Risa

The news that the fourth edition of "Norwegian Wood" had been printed with 300,000 copies spread across the industry like the wind.

Indeed, if it is judged based on the premise of "well-known authors in the industry", then the printing volume of "Norwegian Wood" this time is indeed not large, and it is within the normal level of well-known authors.

But the problem is that Watanabe is a complete new author.

Therefore, under this premise, naturally, this news is given special significance.

For most fans of Norwegian Wood, this is an event worth celebrating and worthy of being recorded as a milestone.

This means that "Norwegian Wood" has finally made it through, stood on a bigger stage, started to shine, and allowed more people to see it.

The feeling of seeing "one's own children becoming more and more outstanding" also makes most book fans feel a different kind of emotion.

——They want "Norwegian Wood" to go further and fly higher!

Driven by this idea, they began to post more and more enthusiastically in major book recommendation forums to recommend books, and then discuss the story lines with many like-minded people in the posts.

Naturally, the discussion about "Norwegian Wood" became more and more popular, and more and more people knew about the book.

As the previously accumulated reputation gradually fermented, "Norwegian Wood" quietly became the "newcomer" in the social circle.

As long as you mention this book, you will be able to start a conversation with most people.

——Although some of them have only seen parts of the film, this does not prevent them from using "Norwegian Wood" as an excuse to start a conversation in their social circles.

On this point, Watanabe Yu's feelings were very obvious.

On his way to and from school, he would often hear people discussing "Norwegian Wood" and arguing over whether "Tōru Watanabe" liked "Naoko" or "Mizuko" more.

Like yesterday, he even saw two bad boys who had just finished a fight, discussing this book enthusiastically.

The only regret is that they never got the protagonist's name right from beginning to end, and most of the plots they discussed had nothing to do with "Norwegian Wood".

But we can always get a glimpse of the whole picture by looking at the tip of the iceberg.

But he never expected that this trend would also sweep his class.

Wednesday, during the break between the third classes in the morning.

"You've read this book over and over again. Is it really that interesting?"

Maki Takakura lay on the desk, turned her head and looked at Yuki Hayakawa who picked up "Norwegian Wood" again.

If she remembered correctly, from last month until now, whenever she had some free time after class, Xiao Yuki would take out this book to read.

And the parties involved enjoyed it very much, it would not be an exaggeration to say that they enjoyed it.

"Yes, it's very interesting. The more I watch it, the more interesting it becomes!"

Yuki Hayakawa put down the book in her hand, turned her head to meet Maki Takakura's gaze, and answered seriously.

"……All right."

Takakura Maki nodded.

Since Xiao Yuki said so, she couldn't spoil the fun, right?

"Especially some sentences, they are written with truth..."

"Yuki-chan, you have completely become a captive of Norwegian Wood."

A girl sitting in the front row who was wearing glasses and looked quite bookish turned around and joined the conversation with a smile.

She actually likes "Norwegian Wood" very much, but due to her personality, she will not be as bold as Hayakawa Yuki to reveal her likes and dislikes.

"Yes!"

Even though she was interrupted, Yuki Hayakawa was not angry, and she openly acknowledged what the other party said.

She just loved this book.

"I think it's normal to be a 'captive' of Norwegian Wood."

A boy wearing glasses joined in the conversation.

He pushed up his glasses and added.

"The fact that it has been reprinted for 300,000 copies is a perfect testament to its quality. It's only natural that Hayakawa-san can't put the book down."

The reason why he likes "Norwegian Wood" is that he loves the book and the people in it.

——Because he liked the girl at the next table, and he knew she liked "Norwegian Wood", so he took the time to look up information, and even put down his video games and forced himself to read the physical book that he didn't like.

then……

After watching part of it, he also became a die-hard fan of "Norwegian Wood".

But the character he replaced was not 'Watanabe', but 'Midoko'.

He felt that his current situation was exactly the same as that of "Midori" in the story.

"Anyway, for me, Norwegian Wood is already a masterpiece."

Yuki Hayakawa carefully folded the corners of the page, raised her head, and said this sentence very seriously.

"...Yuki-chan, do you know what you look like now?"

A hint of emotion flashed across Takakura Maki's eyes.

"like what?"

Yuki Hayakawa tilted her head.

"Like the fanatical fans of an idol group." Takakura Maki paused, "It already has some meaning of 'xxx single pusher'."

Through Yuki, she seemed to see herself in junior high school.

The only difference is that Yuki was obsessed with books, while at that time she was obsessed with a very popular girl idol group.

Later, she suddenly came to her senses and stopped chasing stars crazily.

“Then I am the sole promoter of Norwegian Wood!”

Yuki Hayakawa said this without hesitation.

"…What about 'Watanabe'?"

The girl wearing glasses asked with a double meaning.

Everyone in the class was actually looking forward to that scene.

——Yuki and Watanabe get together and become a couple.

The combination of a talented man and a beautiful woman is popular everywhere.

Of course, a big part of the reason why the boys thought this way was that they didn't want to see Hamabe-senpai fall.

Everyone hopes that the flowers on the high mountain will always bloom on the cliff, and no one except themselves will pick them.

"I just like Norwegian Wood, it has nothing to do with the author."

Yuki Hayakawa pursed her lips.

The people she cared about had never changed.

"I was just kidding. I was wrong. Don't be angry~"

The girl wearing glasses immediately raised her hands in surrender and made a begging expression.

'I'm not angry.'

Yuki Hayakawa shook her head and then changed the subject.

"But if I must say, I am actually quite curious about what the author of Norwegian Wood looks like."

This should also be of interest to most book lovers.

"Anyway, I personally think it shouldn't be very ordinary."

Talking about this, Takakura Maki is no longer sleepy.

She sat up, resting her chin on her left hand, and was the first to give her own evaluation.

"I'll vote with you."

The girl wearing glasses raised her hand.

She really believed that Watanabe was a handsome guy. After all, everyone in the "Norwegian Wood" book clubs she joined thought so.

"Then I'll vote too."

The boy wearing glasses also raised his hand.

"I think 'Watanabe' is not as handsome as the Watanabe in our class."

Kiriyama Hema coughed lightly and uttered these words lightly.

He had been listening in for a while, but he had no desire to interrupt.

"Watanabe, did you hear that? Kiriyama thinks highly of you."

Takakura Maki raised her eyebrows at Watanabe You who had been silent.

"I heard it, but I don't think it can be called high approval. It's called seeking truth from facts."

Yu Watanabe made a little joke.

"…Why are you becoming so narcissistic?"

Takakura Maki rolled her eyes.

"Don't ask, if you ask, it's Kiriyama who brought it."

As he spoke, Watanabe Yu stood up and looked at Risa Yasuhara who had appeared at the back door of the classroom at some point.

The latter gave him a 'come out' look.

"What are you..."

Takakura Maki's words were swallowed hard in her throat.

She followed Watanabe Yu's gaze and saw the figure that frightened the students in Class C.

Yes, Teacher Anyuan is easy to get along with in private, but that doesn’t mean that everyone is not afraid of her.

"I'm going out."

Watanabe Yu took a step and walked out of the classroom.

Risa Yasuhara also left and disappeared from everyone's sight.

"Watanabe-kun, your sacrifice is worth it!"

Kiriyama and Ma looked at Watanabe Yuu's leaving back and muttered something under his breath.

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

Hearing his mumbling, Hayakawa Yuki glared at him in dissatisfaction.

She didn't like this statement very much.

"Sorry, I made a mistake."

Kiriyama and Ma didn't care and happily changed the subject.

He can understand that it is about protecting the person you like.

He is not sour at all.

Really.

Not sour at all!

Inside the office.

Risa Yasuhara sat down in her seat, unscrewed the thermos, turned her head and looked at Yu Watanabe.

"Tell me why you want to take Friday off."