Crossing over, and then being blocked by a rich JK.

Chapter 136 It's Not a Coincidence

Maybe it’s just like the saying goes, after settling down, we will meet at the top.

The news that "Norwegian Wood" won the Naoki Prize spread across the Internet like the wind.

The previous book recommendation posts that were trying to plagiarize "Norwegian Wood" suddenly became quiet, and the administrators of the major book recommendation forums also did what they were supposed to do, performing traditional skills as required and passing on the blame as required.

This actually made the passers-by who were originally neutral and watching the scene feel happy.

As for the fans of "Norwegian Wood", they are undoubtedly the winners in this debate.

Naoki Shang's three clear words gave a hard slap in the face to those who were stubborn.

At this moment, facts speak louder than words, and victory belongs to the fans of "Norwegian Wood"!
The sales of "Norwegian Wood" also reached a new level as a result.

In the three days after winning the Naoki Prize, the 300,000 copies of the fifth print run were sold out as if the accelerator key had been pressed.

The sixth edition of "Norwegian Wood" was immediately put on the bookshelf.

However, what is different from previous batches is that this batch of printing also comes with a collector's hardcover edition that costs 2.5 times more, totaling about copies.

What was surprising was that the hardcover edition of this part was only on the shelves for one day and was sold out the next day.

The Naoki Award was like a timely east wind, bringing "Norwegian Wood" into the eyes of more people.

At the same time, the author 'Watanabe' also became famous.

The figure wearing a well-fitting suit, facing the camera naturally and generously, with extraordinary conversation and a relaxed and easy manner, was seen by countless people and attracted the attention of a large number of passers-by.

And at this ingenious moment, Watanabe's previous reply to the reader's letter was also "accidentally" exposed in the forum and appeared in the field of vision of most people.

As a result, the image of "Watanabe" became more and more complete, and those letters were spontaneously reposted by many people.

Naturally, 'Watanabe' gained the favor of passers-by again.

A number of new fans also flocked to the forum of "Norwegian Wood".

But everything has its good and bad sides.

Many readers have started posting to mock themselves, saying that their admiration for Mr. Watanabe has actually deteriorated and been mixed with some inexplicable things.

What's more, some people were willing to pay a high price to buy the contact information of Mr. Watanabe, and the mailbox of Akiba Bookstore was overwhelmed.

But for Watanabe Yu, no matter how overwhelming the online flood is, it cannot change the fact that he needs to calm down after his morning exercise intensity increases.

"Are you really not tired at all, Ryoko?"

Watanabe Yu turned his head and looked at Hamabe Ryoko, whose breathing was natural and only had a little sweat on her forehead.

The loose sports jacket wrapped around her beautiful snow-girl-like figure, but the faint floral scent on her body was not affected and drifted out.

They had just finished their morning exercise and were on their way home.

"Fortunately."

Ryoko Hamabe raised her hands and did simple arm stretches.

The long white arms were inexplicably eye-catching at this moment.

"You, don't look at me like this, I also participated in sports clubs." Hamabe Ryoko turned her head and met Watanabe You's eyes, "When I was in junior high school, I was the main player of the track and field club, although it was only for one semester."

"……I see."

It’s good that you are a sports student.

Watanabe Yu looked away, and he suddenly felt a sense of crisis.

Speaking of which, Ayana Amamiya's physical fitness is also quite good.

"By the way, Ayana is coming back today, right?"

Ryoko Hamabe tied up her black hair behind her ears, and there was a hint of anticipation on her fair little face.

Although she was happy to be alone with You, she did miss Ayana a little.

Especially after Ayana said that she had something to tell her when she came back this time, her heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat, and she was eager to know what the Saint Lady wanted to say to her.

"Yes." Watanabe Yu nodded, "If nothing unexpected happens, she should arrive in the afternoon."

Last night, Miss Saint told him about this in Line.

"Then let's go to the department store again in the morning?"

Hamabe Ryoko made a suggestion.

"sure."

Watanabe Yu originally thought so too.

Calculating the time, today is the day to go shopping.

"Is there anything you want to eat, Yuu?"

Hamabe Ryoko asked.

"Uh, I want to eat something delicious today."

Watanabe Yu gave the answer.

"What do you mean?"

Ryoko Hamabe read the subtext of Yuu Watanabe.

"hot pot."

Watanabe Yu's answer was concise and to the point.

Although the meals we ate these days were still classic home-cooked meals, the taste was relatively speaking not that great.

In such a hot summer, there is no reason not to eat hot pot!

Just cook the hot pot, turn on the air conditioner, and eat as much as you can, then you will feel the summer.

"Sure, but I don't think you can buy this in department stores? Is it something called...hot pot base?"

Hamabe Ryoko raised her eyebrows, and there was a hint of reminiscence in her eyes.

"Yes, you have to go to Chinatown to buy it."

Watanabe Yu gave an affirmative answer.

"Is there a Chinatown that's close by?"

"Yes, about two kilometers."

"Then, let's go early after breakfast, before the temperature rises." Hamabe Ryoko made the decision.

The weather during this period is like this. Starting from nine o'clock, the temperature continues to rise, reaching its peak at eleven o'clock in the morning. Then the surface temperature will remain high until the sun sets, and then it will slowly cool down.

"hai~"

Watanabe Yuu responded.

"Speaking of which, the problem with Ayana should be solved, right?"

Hamabe Ryoko moved closer to Watanabe Yuu.

If nothing unexpected happens, based on her understanding of Amamiya Ayana, this should be the last time she and You are alone.

She knew her 'enemy' too well.

With the Saint Lady's temperament, she said she would arrive in the afternoon, but in reality...

It's perfectly normal for this person to give you a surprise inspection.

"Almost? It should be going smoothly. What was her tone like when she called you?"

Watanabe Yu took up the conversation.

"Hmm... Overall, it's pretty easy?"

Hamabe Ryoko looked at Watanabe Yu's shaking hand.

She hesitated for a moment, but finally made up her mind.

"That shouldn't be too stressful."

"Yu."

"Ok?"

"...Can we hold hands? There are more people coming."

Hamabe Ryoko turned her head and avoided Watanabe Yu's sight.

She knew that this was a poor excuse.

Before they knew it, the two of them had walked into the last stretch of the residential area. At this point in time, there were indeed more people on the road, but it was far from the point where they would get separated if they were not careful.

"uh-huh."

Watanabe Yu glanced at her and took the initiative to hold her hand.

The moment he pulled her hand, her hand, which was much smaller than his, deftly slipped into his palm and gently tickled it.

The itchy and tingling feeling made him subconsciously open his hands wider.

She seized the opportunity precisely.

Su's long fingers pressed close to his.

Then, buckle up.

What was originally a simple hand holding turned into interlocking of fingers.

"That way we won't get separated."

Hamabe Ryoko explained softly.

But anyone could tell that her tone was not so firm.

"Ah."

"actually……"

The touch of their palms made her thoughts start flowing.

Since holding hands is possible, can we go a step further?

The last good opportunity was interrupted by the phone call from the Saint Lady, so let’s try again now.

She prides herself on being a person who gets things done as soon as she says she will.

Jingle Bell.

A bicycle happened to pass by, and Watanabe Yu's eyes fell on the bicycle.

good chance!
…It should have been a good opportunity.

Before she could make any move, a beautiful figure right in front of her came into her sight.

At the intersection of the last section of the journey, Ayana Amamiya, wearing a long skirt, stood there gracefully.

The Saint Lady looked at her with a smile on her face.

"..."

"..."

The two looked at each other.

At this moment, they clearly said nothing, yet it seemed as if they had said everything.

A strange feeling suddenly arose in Hamabe Ryoko's heart.

——It was as if he was caught doing something bad.

She frowned, exerted a little force on the hand that was holding Watanabe Yu, and stopped.

She didn't like this feeling.

Why!
Then she stood on tiptoe and kissed the side of his face.

Although it did not meet expectations, it was good enough.

Looking at this scene, Amamiya Ayana was stunned at first, and then a little dazed.

But soon, she came to her senses.

Their eyes met again.

The Saint Lady smiled and shook her head, her expression still calm.

It seems that she came at an unfortunate time.

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