Living in Tokyo, starting with a lifestyle-related job

That's terrifying.

So, besides holding a book signing, another purpose of his visit was to find out how this self-proclaimed sixteen-year-old genius high school author created those novels.

So when Akiyama Masaya looked at Kamishiro Shirakawa, he couldn't help but feel confused, wondering if 'Taiichi' was this cold-faced boy?

But that's unlikely, isn't it?

Such a handsome guy, he must be a model or a celebrity.

Perhaps Futaba Publishing House hired them to help promote their new book?

After all, this kind of thing has been quite common in the past.

It's similar to how movie promotions feature celebrities, or how anime/manga novels feature cosplayers dressed as the main characters.

It's all just a publicity stunt.

Masaya Akiyama sighed inwardly. It seemed that Futaba Publishing House really valued the new book by the author of 'Taiichi', even going so far as to have a model with such good looks appear in it.

But now that the models and editors are all here, where is 'Taiyi'?

Why isn't it out yet?

Could we already be inside the venue?

During this period, the two old men continued to exchange sarcastic remarks, their eyes blazing with hatred as enemies met, completely forgetting the purpose of their visit.

Seeing this, Ota Miyu helplessly said to Kamishiro Shirokaze:

"Kamishiro-kun, it looks like they're going to argue for a while longer. Why don't you go to the venue with Editor Igarashi and get ready?"

Kamishiro Shirokaze nodded:

"Well, we'll go over there first."

Chinatsu Igarashi said:

"Sister Weiyou, if anything happens, just give me a call and I'll come right away."

Ota Weiyang's head:

"Well, let's go."

Having received a response from Ota Miyu, the two of them were the first to leave.

As for Masaya Akiyama and Kayo Furukawa from Kodansha, they also noticed that the editors-in-chief seemed to be arguing for a while, so they decided to leave and go to the venue first.

Kayo Furukawa and Masaya Akiyama actually wanted to approach the editor at Futaba Publishing House and ask who the author of 'Taiichi' was.

Seeing that the two editors-in-chief had just been arguing fiercely, like sworn enemies, they didn't do that anymore, worried that the editors-in-chief would complain later.

Besides, it doesn't matter if we don't ask now, we'll naturally see each other at the venue later anyway.

Not a moment.

They all arrived at the venue.

The venue was large and divided into four areas.

There were a bunch of fans in front of each autograph booth.

The queue was so long that even Kayo Furukawa couldn't see the end of it.

When she arrived, she found that Seiji Shindo from Futaba Publishing was already seated at the autograph table and was even greeting fans.

Seeing the fans waving in response to him, she figured he must be quite popular.

As Kayo Furukawa passed by behind him, she politely greeted Seiji Shindo.

Seiji Shindo saw it, but he didn't care at all. Instead, he snorted and continued signing autographs for the readers.

Kayo Furukawa looked slightly embarrassed, wondering if she had done something wrong that was causing this person to ignore her.

However, since this person didn't intend to pay attention to Kayo Furukawa, she didn't continue to pester him and returned to her own position.

When Kayo Furukawa sat down at the autograph table, the fans in front of her line got excited, and many even took out their phones to take pictures.

"It's Kayo-chan, she's so cute."

"She can write novels and she's good-looking too, she's absolutely amazing!"

"I love it! I love it!"

Masaya Akiyama was used to these autograph sessions and calmly sat in front of his autograph table, waving to his fans.

His fans responded even more enthusiastically.

The sound was even louder than that from Kayo Furukawa's side.

When Seiji Shindo discovered that the fans of the two of them were actually more enthusiastic than his own, he was very unhappy, but he just thought that his fan base was different from theirs and that he simply didn't like to make a fuss.

It's more accurate to say that the fact that their fans were so quiet in the cultural center shows how well-mannered they are!

Just at this time.

While signing autographs for fans, Kayo Furukawa and Masaya Akiyama were also keeping an eye on the autograph session of the author of 'Taiichi'.

The two, dressed in formal attire, Shiro Kaede and Chinatsu Igarashi, hadn't even reached the autograph table yet; they were just standing to the side discussing something.

As for the 'Taiyi' autograph booth, apart from the original staff of the exhibition, there was no one there at all.

Looking at the seats they hadn't yet taken, the two wondered if the author of 'Taiyi' was late.

Otherwise, why wouldn't the autograph session have started yet?

Readers below 'Taiyi' also complained when they saw that the author himself hadn't taken his seat yet:

"Could it be that the author of 'Taiyi' is late?"

"Could something have gone wrong, and they're going to stand us up?"

"No way, I'm really looking forward to seeing what the author of 'Taiyi' will be like."

"I heard he's quite rude, and I think it's true. Otherwise, why wouldn't he show up for something as important as a book signing?"

"Let's wait a bit, it's not nine o'clock yet."

"I don't think he's coming. After all, the other three authors, Masaya Akiyama, Kayo Furukawa, and Seiji Shindo, are all here. It's suspicious that he's not here!"

"That's true. Seiji Shindo is an author from Futaba Publishing. He came, but the other one didn't. It seems very strange."

"Could they really be dropping planes?"

"If that's really the case, then we have to really slam him for it. We've been waiting for his book signing since early this morning, and now he's not here. I can't stand it!"

Meanwhile, Chinatsu Igarashi was discussing matters with Shirokaze Kamishiro.

Do you remember what I just told you?

"Remember not to have close contact with certain readers, especially girls."

“Today’s readers are very discerning. If you get too close to a girl, they’ll say you’re harassing her.”

"Remember, remember to keep your distance. Even when you shake hands, be careful not to get too close, understand?"

"If you need anything, just tell me or our staff later, and we'll be there to watch over you."

Jindai Bai Feng nodded and said:

"clear."

This was actually Chinatsu Igarashi's first time organizing such an event, and she was very nervous looking at so many readers.

But more than anything, there was excitement and elation.

After all, this is a book signing event hosted by one of her authors!

Moreover, Bai Feng is the most popular new author on the internet this year!

If I just stand next to him, I'm sure I'll become famous today, right?

Maybe then even more authors will submit their work to me?

Thinking of this, Igarashi Chinatsu beamed with joy.

But she quickly came to her senses, coughed twice, and pulled Bai Feng onto the stage: "Let's go, the time won't be too far off."

"Okay." Shiro Shiro followed Igarashi Chinatsu to the autograph table and sat down.

I just arrived.

His fans were all stunned when they saw Shiro Kaede's stunning good looks.

Immediately afterwards, many of them began to exclaim in surprise, especially the girls, who were extremely excited.

The noise even momentarily drowned out what Kayo Furukawa and the others had just experienced.

"Holy crap, is the author of 'Taiyi' really this handsome?"

"Oh my god, that's so cool!"

"You're really not some celebrity or model who came here?"

"Why does the author himself seem even more handsome than the protagonist he describes in his novel?"

"Oh, I know him! Isn't this Shiro Kaede?"

"Kamidai Bai Feng?"

"Yes, now that you mention it, I remember now. He's the boy who borrowed money to open a coffee shop in his first year of high school, and it became incredibly successful!"

"Yes, yes, I heard that his coffee shop's annual income is already over 100 million!"

"This is outrageous! You know, his two new books are already incredibly popular, and now he's added a coffee shop to the mix. How high is his income?"

"Making over 100 million yen a year from a coffee shop is one thing, but now he's also Japan's most popular new author? Are all male high school students this amazing these days?"

The commotion and exclamations from the group led the three authors present to turn around and look.

When Akiyama Masaya and Furukawa Kayo saw that incredibly handsome guy sitting at the autograph table signing autographs for fans, they were completely taken aback. They had no idea that they had already met the author of 'Taiichi'.

But isn’t this too outrageous?

After all, the author of 'Taiyi' is such a talented novelist, and you're telling them that this person is also as handsome as a big star?

The most displeased person on the scene was Seiji Shindo. When he saw the noise from Shiro Kaede's side and recalled the quiet situation on his side, he gritted his teeth.

It's either about appearance or marketing.