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Do things you are confident about, and never act recklessly.
Sayaka Kudo's second novel about school bullying has not yet been confirmed for publication. Even if it is published, it depends on how well it performs after release.
If you pass the test, then you can indeed start trying to write more mentally taxing things.
However, he still advises Kudo Sayaka to take it slow and build a solid foundation step by step.
"Yes, yes, yes, Tomoya-sensei!"
Sayaka Kudo replied in a respectful tone.
However, when it comes to actually writing about what you want to write, you can't do it without careful consideration.
Everything depends on the performance of the second film. If it doesn't do well, she has nothing more to say.
I'd better just write what the editor tells me to write; at least that way I'll have some assurance.
Kasumigaoka Utaha successfully transitioned to a new career, and her second work became a huge hit. She relied on her talent as well as her hard work.
Only she knows the pain she experienced at the beginning of the transformation.
Of course, there is another important condition that cannot be ignored.
Kasumigaoka Utaha has the resources and the confidence to handle it, so even a single failure wouldn't be a huge blow to her.
Her previously published light novels had earned her considerable wealth.
Of course, this doesn't mean that Sayaka Kudo's failure once is a serious matter.
She's only a sophomore now, and hasn't really stepped out of university to face society, shoulder various responsibilities and problems yet. So she can relax and focus on this matter.
If I can write one or two more memorable works during the rest of my university years, I should be fine for the rest of my life.
"Listening to your words is worth ten years of reading!"
"Please don't flatter me, or I'll become arrogant!"
Aki Tomoya told Kudo Sayaka to stop.
Even if you say that to him, he won't be happy; we're talking about serious business here!
"Finish the manuscript tonight, and have the editor review it tomorrow. It's all or nothing!"
They were full of confidence, even saying things like "it's all or nothing."
Aki Tomoya shook his head and said to him, "Then you should die for your cause."
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Sayaka Kudo suspects she has a fake boyfriend who is trying to upset her at this time.
At this point, Aki Tomoya should have been encouraging her, telling her that tomorrow would be incredibly smooth.
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Aki Tomoya also replied with a question mark.
"You're so annoying! You'll lose me if you keep going like this!"
"I understand, I will be careful."
"So perfunctory!"
"You only saw my words, you didn't see me in person, how can you say I'm being perfunctory? I'm sincerely repenting!"
No perfunctory attitude whatsoever; Aki Tomoya stated that he was sincere and there was no intention of being perfunctory in any way.
He's actually been reflecting on his actions, huh...
"You'd be a fool to believe that!"
Kudo Sayaka didn't believe Aki Tomoya's nonsense. He was used to teasing her like this, and she had her own standard for judging whether he was telling the truth.
"I'm going to go revise the article now. You should get some rest!"
"You should get some rest. My biological clock is always perfectly stable."
"Then I wish you insomnia tonight, (＃^.^＃)"
What a vicious curse!
Aki Tomoya was speechless.
The curse of insomnia has finally come to me tonight.
"Go to sleep early. I'm going to inspect you tomorrow. If you have dark circles under your eyes, just wait!"
Aki Tomoya said something else.
Meanwhile, Sayaka Kudo asked curiously, "What do you want?"
Guess!
"Alright, I'm not going to chat with you anymore. Goodnight."
Kudo Sayaka pursed her lips when she saw Aki Tomoya's reply, and then lost interest.
Revising the article is the real priority; I'll be busy tonight, so I can get to bed earlier if I finish early.
"Good night."
After typing "Goodnight," Aki Tomoya put down his phone and then looked at it.
It's still quite early, only 9:30.
He got up and went to his desk, took out the books from his bag, and planned to read until he got tired and then go to sleep.
Meanwhile, Sayaka Kudo was busy revising her manuscript.
Whether a new work can be published smoothly depends on the editor's evaluation; it's best if it gets approved on the first try.
Aspiring to be a professional writer would be a fitting tribute to his background in the Faculty of Letters at Keio University.
After completely focusing her mind, Sayaka Kudo became engrossed in the moment.
Chapter 379 Don't help, absolutely don't help.
October has arrived in the blink of an eye, and it has been confirmed that Sayaka Kudo's new work will be published smoothly, although the specific release date is still pending.
When I took some time to visit her, she specifically told Aki Tomoya what the publisher's editor had told her.
The new book's sales may not be great, but they won't be bad either. The writing style is still a bit lacking, and it should have been released earlier.
What I said might be unacceptable, but a few months ago, Shirai's 'murder livestream' brought the issue of school bullying back into the public eye. Releasing the product at that time would have been ideal, as people were still paying attention to the topic of bullying, which would have provided some support.
Sayaka Kudo said she understood what the editor said, but she wasn't disappointed. She figured she'd just have to see how things went in the end. As long as the sales were satisfactory to the publisher, it would be acceptable.
Whether this can be considered a victory or not is debatable, and Sayaka Kudo's writing career doesn't seem to have been all smooth sailing.
To distract her and help her relax, we should tell her not to overthink things before the release.
"An Yi, are you free at the end of the month?"
In the classroom, Takagi asked Aki Tomoya if he could spare some time at the end of the month.
However, Aki Tomoya's reply did not satisfy Takagi.
"I have something very important to do at the end of the month, something that concerns my entire life, I'm busy, what's up?"
"...If you're busy, then forget it."
After hearing Aki Tomoya say he was busy, Takagi didn't continue the conversation.
This made Aki Tomoya curious about what this guy wanted, why he had to go to him instead of Mashima.
So Aki Tomoya pressed on, "Tell me what it is, and I'll see if I can give you some advice in advance."
Takagi shook his head, and said with some disapproval, "I just can't stand people like you who have girlfriends. You're all so busy!"
He suddenly started complaining, leaving Aki Tomo unsure of what to say.
Majima, who was standing to the side, smiled and gestured for Aki Tomoya to look over.
"Takagi-kun is going to a matchmaking event at the end of the month and wants us to be his wingmen. Considering that Aki-kun is probably in the middle of a very sweet relationship with his girlfriend right now, he asked me first, but I'm not free at the end of the month!"
As Majima spoke, he glanced at Takagi with some sympathy.
Takagi didn't just ask Aki Tomoya; he also asked Majima when Aki Tomoya wasn't around.
Unfortunately, this person simply didn't have time, saying he had to spend time with his girlfriend.
This left Takagi at a loss. He had hoped to find someone to help him out, but he was greatly disappointed.
So, he decided to try his luck at Aki Tomoya's place.
The result was the same; there was still no time!
"Judging from Takagi-kun's expression, he's really upset!"
Aki Tomoya carefully observed Takagi's current expression.
Takagi was incredibly frustrated.