Chapter 20: Chapter 20 New Acquaintance
This is how Kasumigaoka Utaha's pen name was decided, and she herself was very satisfied with the pen name Kasumigaoka Utaha.
Shi Chen was also very satisfied, as this was the name he chose himself, although it was originally supposed to be her pen name.
But at least it means something different now.
Utaha Kasumigaoka's light novel was also submitted to Fuzugawa Shoten Publishing House on the same day.
The gears of fate began to turn, and time became the culprit.
The publishing house will not reply for the time being. There are too many people who want to be novelists these days, and I don't know how many people submit their manuscripts every day.
However, waiting is the most tormenting thing, especially when you still have expectations.
Shichen didn't want Kasumigaoka Utaha to just wait like this every day, so he asked her to start thinking about the plot for the second volume.
It is basically certain that her novel will pass, not because Shi Chen knows how the future will develop, but because her writing style is enough to stand out.
In this age where plot cliches are everywhere, good writing skills can definitely make it easy to carve out a niche.
Utaha Kasumigaoka followed Shichen's advice and still came to the coffee shop after school every day. She then conceived the content of the second volume, which was that before leaving every day, she would meet Thor and face her vigilance and precautions.
It's a pity that Kasumigaoka Utaha doesn't have the heart to pay attention to her for the time being.
Shichen also took advantage of the two days of free time to take Thor to the street to buy a mobile phone. In this day and age, it is impossible to live without a mobile phone.
Fortunately, he has an identity prepared for him in this world, otherwise he would not be able to buy anything. However, Thor is a person without an identity, so the two mobile phones can only be purchased with his identity.
Thor knew a lot about mobile phones. As soon as he got the phone, he exchanged contact information with Shichen.
She wants the first contact added at that time.
And Shichen's second contact was naturally Kasumigaoka Utaha.
So it was Saturday, and Kasumigaoka Utaha came to the coffee shop in the morning. Before she had been thinking about it for long, she finally received the result of her submission. As expected, it was successfully passed, and she could go to sign the contract on the same day.
The editor who contacted Kasumigaoka Utaha was none other than Machida Sonoko.
"Shichen, what should I do?" After answering the phone, Kasumigaoka Utaha asked Shichen nervously.
The two of them became completely familiar with each other, and Kasumigaoka Utaha started to call him by his name directly.
I don't know when to just call him Chen.
"What else can I do?" Shi Chen smiled and said, "Of course I will go there directly."
"I'm a little scared..."
Shi Chen shook his head in amusement: "What's there to be afraid of?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha pursed her lips and said, "I haven't experienced that."
"It's normal. Every novelist has the same first time as you. Don't worry. Besides, isn't the editor who just contacted you a woman? There's even less need to be afraid."
"What if she likes girls?"
"...Your worry is unnecessary." Shi Chen's mouth twitched.
"After all, I am so beautiful."
"I see you're not scared at all? You can even make a joke." Shi Chen said unhappily.
"I'm not kidding. Am I not a beautiful girl?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked back dissatisfiedly.
"Although it is true, you can't say that about yourself."
Kasumigaoka Utaha laughed: "Just say yes, that's all."
"Well, how about this, I'll go with you." Shi Chen said.
"Eh? Really?" Kasumigaoka Utaha immediately became excited and asked for confirmation.
"After all, it was me who asked you to submit the article, so you have to be responsible... Wait, you are not waiting for me to say this on purpose?" Shi Chen came back to his senses and stared at her suspiciously.
"...I don't understand what you are saying." Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes drifted away.
"Forget it. I'm really worried about you going alone."
"Oh~" Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Shichen with a smile: "Are you worried?"
"Is there any problem?" Shi Chen asked frankly, "As your first fan , we are still friends. Isn't it normal for me to worry about you?"
"Tsk~" Kasumigaoka Utaha pouted unhappily.
"Why? What do you want to hear me say?"
"What does what you want to say have to do with me? Humph!" Kasumigaoka Utaha snorted coldly, obviously unhappy.
"Haha~" Shi Chen didn't care: "Then let's eat quickly."
"good."
Shichen left first and came to the kitchen to report to Thor. As expected, she was very unhappy.
"Lord Toki is going out alone with that woman from Kasumigaoka?" Thor's cute little face showed a look of devastation.
"It's just about signing a novel contract. Haven't you also read the novel she wrote?"
"Can I go with you?" Thor asked aggrievedly.
"Of course... no."
"Why is that?"
"The store is still open, and there are still customers. It's not good to just kick them out, right?"
"Hmm..." Thor pouted, looking pitiful.
Shi Chen had no choice but to use his ultimate move: "How about this, I'll let you sleep with me tonight, okay?"
"Tsk~ I was originally sleeping with Lord Tiantianshichen." Thor curled his lips.
"...Then what are you going to do?"
"Can I call Master Shichen Master Chen?"
"What's the problem? Of course you can." Shi Chen smiled.
"Thank you, Lord Chen!" Thor happily threw himself into Shichen's arms.
Feeling the softness in front of him, Shi Chen hugged her and asked, "Is this all you have? Nothing else?"
"Anything else you want?" Thor looked up in disbelief.
"It's just a name, it certainly doesn't count as compensation."
"Then... Lord Chen, can you kiss me... please?" Thor looked expectant.
"Sure." Shi Chen nodded.
"Really? Lord Shichen is not lying to me, is he?"
"What's there to deceive you about?"
"Then..." Thor slowly closed his eyes and pouted slightly.
Seeing her like this, Shi Chen blinked, then held her cheeks, lowered his head, and gently kissed her...forehead.
"Huh?" Thor opened his eyes in confusion and stared at Shichen blankly.
"Please, I'll be leaving first." Shi Chen let her go and turned to walk towards the door.
Thor remained standing there in a daze until Shichen's figure disappeared, then he raised his hand and touched his forehead.
Something seems wrong, but nothing seems wrong either...what the hell!
Lord Chen actually changed the concept!
I obviously didn't want a kiss on the forehead!
Next time, next time I must get the position right!
The forehead isn't bad though.
Touching the place on his forehead where Shichen had kissed him, Thor felt extremely happy.
...
"Let's go." Shi Chen walked out of the coffee shop and said to Kasumigaoka Utaha who had been waiting for a long time.
Kasumigaoka Utaha walked towards the station side by side with him.
"Did you get her?"
"Huh? What?" Shi Chen didn't react for a moment.
"Your maid, is she willing to let you and I go out alone?" Kasumigaoka Utaha looked straight ahead, not even looking at the time.
"Why not?" Shi Chen asked back.
"Don't pretend, you must have done something."
"No, she is very obedient."
"I almost believed it."
"Ha ha."
"..."
It was obvious from Tokichi's look that he had no intention of explaining, so Kasumigaoka Utaha had to give up asking.
The Fuzugawa Bookstore is right here in Akihabara, so Shichen is familiar with the place, but this is the first time for Utaha Kasumigaoka.
After getting off at Akihabara Station, the two did not go to the base camp, but came to a family restaurant not far from the station.
Machida Sonoko asked them to meet here.
It was not yet noon and there were not many people in the store. When the two entered the store, they saw a mature woman in professional attire sitting in the corner.
Shi Chen recognized her at a glance.
Machida Sonoko also noticed the two of them immediately, but her looks made her a little unsure whether they were the ones she was waiting for. They were both pretty and handsome, just like idols!
Until two people came to her.
"Excuse me, are you editor Machida Sonoko?" Shi Chen asked.
"It's me... Are you teacher Kasumi Shiko?"
"It's not me, it's her." Shichen pointed at Kasumigaoka Utaha.
"Hello, Editor Machida, I'm Kasumi Utaha." Kasumigaoka Utaha immediately bowed to greet her.
"Oh my God, Teacher Kasumi Shiko, you are actually a high school student, and you are so beautiful!" Machida Sonoko covered her mouth in surprise, her beautiful eyes wide open.
"Thank you for the compliment, Editor Machida."
"No, I'm telling the truth! It's just like the plot of a light novel..."
"where..."
"Please sit down, Teacher Kasumi Shiko, and this..."
"Sorry, Kasumigaoka, please talk to Editor Machida first. I'm going to be out for a while... Editor Machida, I'm sorry to bother you."
Shi Chen left with a serious expression.
"Shichen, where are you going?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked hurriedly, but Shichen had already walked out of the store.
"Is there something wrong with him?" Editor Machida asked curiously.
"I don't know either." Kasumigaoka Utaha frowned and looked out the window, looking for Shichen's back.
"So...are you guys dating?" Machida Sonoko continued to ask gossipingly.
"No, just friends." After Kasumigaoka Utaha couldn't see the time anymore, she withdrew her gaze with a calm expression.
"Yeah?"
"Editor Machida, shall we talk about the novel?"
"Oh well."
Outside, Shichen left the restaurant and ran towards the station.
He seemed to have seen an acquaintance just now!