Living in Tokyo, starting with a lifestyle-related job

Because his aunt's salary is not high, and she is currently living in Tokyo.

The cost is actually quite high.

Without their parents' insurance money, the two of them probably wouldn't have been able to get into this private Xiujin Academy.

After all, the cost of studying here is quite high.

Unless you can become a top student like Maki Mizuno or Watanabe-senpai, almost all students can only get in by spending money.

No wonder Kamishiro-kun dotes on Erina so much.

After all, even if they are relatives in name only, they are the only relatives he has left.

at this time.

The atmosphere in the coffee shop suddenly became somewhat melancholic.

When Erina Kamishiro noticed that everyone seemed to be in a bad mood, she was a little confused.

You're not even part of our family, so why are you all getting so upset?

Hey, say something!

at this time.

Junko Urahara, who had been silent all along, walked behind the bar.

Everyone present looked at her with suspicion.

Junko took some desserts that Shiro Kaede had stored away from the refrigerator and placed them on the table, saying to everyone:

"eat!"

"A full stomach makes you happy!"

Junko Urahara's strange actions stunned everyone present, who then smiled helplessly.

The atmosphere eased considerably because of that laugh, and everyone started talking about other topics.

But everyone tacitly refrained from asking any more questions about Erina Kamishiro's family.

after a while.

Shiro Shiro returned carrying the manuscripts of Mizuno Maki and others.

As soon as he returned, he noticed that everyone present was looking at him strangely.

Rika Maejima said even more sincerely:

"Kamishiro-kun, I'm starting to understand everything!"

Bai Feng, the God Generation, said in confusion:

"What do you understand?"

Rika Maejima simply looked at him with satisfaction and shook her head.

"I will prove it with my actions!"

Kamidai Bai Feng looked confused.

I have no idea what she is talking about.

Meanwhile, Chitanda Mirai and the others squinted at Maejima Rika.

I figured she was still the same as before, so direct.

But what exactly does Pear Blossom Sauce mean by "taking action"?

Although Shiro Kaede was unaware of the situation.

But I'm too lazy to ask.

I bet they won't know what to talk about after I leave.

after that.

Shirakaze Kamishiro handed the manuscript to Maki Mizuno, Erina Kamishiro, and Rika Maejima, and instructed them:

"I didn't use a stapler to bind them, so please remember not to mix up the order."

Upon hearing this, the three nodded and waited for Igarashi Chinatsu to finish reviewing the manuscript before preparing it for her.

After briefly glancing at Chitanda Mirai's draft, Igarashi Chinatsu wanted to say something.

But I felt there were too many people here, so I couldn't say it outright.

She then asked Shirokaze Kamishiro:

"Kamishiro-kun, could you give me a private space?"

"I want to talk to them privately about the manuscript."

Shiro Kaede understood what was going on, and he pointed upstairs and said:

"Let's go to the third floor."

"There's no one there right now."

Chinatsu Igarashi expressed her gratitude:

"Thank you."

"Chitanda-san, come up with me."

This wasn't Chitanda Mirai's first submission, and she understood that this meant they wanted to discuss the manuscript privately. She nodded in reply:

"Ok."

"Then Junko, you can take me upstairs first."

Then, the three of them went up and sat on the blanket.

Chinatsu Igarashi began to explain the situation to Mirai Chitanda.

But before she spoke, she glanced at Junko Urahara.

Chitanda Mirai smiled and said:

"It's alright, let Junko stay here."

"She won't affect us."

Chinatsu Igarashi sensed that the relationship between the two was unusual, but considering Chitanda's future need for someone to take care of her health, she didn't think there was a problem.

"Alright then, let's talk about the problems with your novel now."

"Overall, it is still very smooth and the main storyline is very clear."

"And the writing is also very good."

"Personally, I don't think there's any problem."

"If you want, this novel can be submitted to the editorial department for a second review."

Chitanda Mirai's face showed a hint of joy:

"That's great!"

"Then I'll leave it to Ms. Igarashi Chinatsu."

Chinatsu Igarashi was also very happy.

Because this novel really suited her own taste.

Of course, it only suits her own taste.

In reality, the people in the editorial department also didn't know.

After all, the core of Chitanda Mirai's novel is quite tragic.

In terms of tragedy, it is even more tragic than the novel "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas" written by Kamishiro-kun.

But all things considered, the one by Kamishiro-kun is still better.

That feeling of hope mixed with helplessness is probably more appealing to today's young people.

The book written by Chitanda Mirai is more suitable for more mature readers.

In terms of audience reach, it's unlikely to compare to the book written by Kamishiro-kun.

However, it is indeed quite good; it really deserves to be nominated for a literary newcomer award.

Chinatsu Igarashi explained:

"Now that you've confirmed your submission, let me explain the current situation at the publishing house."

"Now, once your submissions are approved by the editorial department, they can go through the processes of polishing, printing, etc., and then they will be sold in bookstores."

"The quantity sold was determined based on the editorial department's initial market adjustments."

"Some books will be more, some will be less."

"But if sales are good, it will be reprinted."

"If sales are poor, I think you can imagine the consequences, so I won't go into details here."

"However, even more important than these is that all books that advance will automatically be eligible to participate in this year's Literary Newcomer Award!"

"The Literary World Newcomer Award: This is a public award for newcomers established by the literary magazine 'Bungakukai' published by Bungaku Shunju Publishing. The award accepts submissions twice a year, with the winners announced in June and December respectively. The winner receives 2 million yen and a commemorative gift. This award has a long history and therefore enjoys considerable influence in the Japanese literary world."

"This is an award that every author who wins first place in the competition will receive."

"After winning this award, I became a well-known author in the literary world, and the Writers Association would invite me to attend some events every year."

Chitanda Mirai, upon learning of the award, said:

“I know about that.”

"As far as I know, there are 5000 to 6000 novels vying for the Newcomer Award each time."

"However, only new authors with high sales or reputation can participate in the awards ceremony."

Chinatsu Igarashi said in surprise:

"It seems you've already submitted your work, Chitanda-san, and found out from other editors, right?"