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If he finds out that he has some ambiguous relationship with Arima Kento, then not only will the book not be published, but Arima Kento himself might also be blacklisted!

Yamada Elf had no doubt that her brother could do it.

However, she hadn't expected Ma Xiandong's true background.

There shouldn't be anyone in this world who can ban Arima Kento!

But Yamada Elf didn't know that.

She couldn't understand why someone would want to write about a rich young master, let alone be able to write about him so well.

Arima Kento stepped out of the castle-like house, feeling a slightly peculiar feeling.

When he touched her head just now, he accidentally touched Yamada Elf's ear.

That's why he left so decisively; Yamada Elf's sensitive spot is her pointed ears.

This was the conclusion that Ma Xiandong came to after touching her ear last time.

The first time I touched my ear was because I was keeping a promise.

The second instance was an unconscious result.

But no matter what, I did touch someone's sensitive spot.

Sigh... I feel like my entanglement with Yamada Elf is going to get deeper and deeper!

After knocking on Izumi Masamune's door, Arima Kenji went inside and briefly explained what he had agreed upon with Yamada Elf.

Upon hearing this, Izumi Masamune immediately said that he would have to call and inform the editor.

If there was only one company, the signing would be a sure thing, but now that there are competitors, the situation is different.

Arima Kento didn't pay much attention to Izumi Masamune's actions.

The paperback library where Yamada Elf resides is similar to the one where Izumi Masamune resides, so it doesn't matter to Arima Kento which one he chooses.

He wrote light novels for only two reasons: one was to gain fame, and the other was to bring the excellent stories from his previous life to this world.

Just like when he wrote "Ordinary People," money wasn't important; what mattered was something else.

These are words that only those who live in luxury can utter.

For most people, only after their basic needs for food, clothing, shelter, and transportation are secure can they pursue other things.

This is a very real situation that no one can ignore.

Sitting on the sofa, Arima Xiandong waited quietly.

He didn't want to go back to Yamada Elf's side right now; if he went there, the situation would definitely be very awkward.

I sat and chatted with Megumi Kanno and Masamune Izumi, and ten minutes flew by.

There was a knock on the door of the Izumi family.

Meanwhile, Izumi Masamune scurried to open the door, "Editor Ayame, you're finally here. By the way, have you read the manuscript?"

A short-haired beauty with a baby face, but whose height and figure completely overshadowed any girl Arima Xiandong had ever seen, appeared in his line of sight.

Okay, let me correct you, in terms of figure, it has to be someone like Yako.

"Of course I read it! Such a great story should definitely be published by Dengeki Bunko!"

Kagurazaka Ayame glanced around the living room and walked straight toward Arima Kento's location.

Being an editor requires a keen eye.

Kagurazaka Ayame is a great editor, so she was able to filter out everyone else and focus her attention on Arima Kento.

"Mr. Arima, do you plan to publish this book, 'Date A Live'?"

Although this is a truism, it is a statement that must be made.

This is to start a conversation. Otherwise, wouldn't it be very awkward for the editor if they couldn't get a word in with the author?

“That’s right, I do want to publish this book,” Arima Kento said.

"So how many words are you planning to write?"

"Hmm, a little over a million!" Arima Xiandong recalled for a moment and gave this answer.

Chapter 201 Pleading

The novel "Date A Live" from his previous life was still not finished when Arima Xiandong transmigrated; he had already written sixteen volumes of the main text plus several side stories.

Therefore, Ma Xiandong is very confident that he can write more than a million words.

Previously, I was limited by my writing skills, but now, with Yamada Elf's guidance, that problem has been solved.

What often constrains an author's writing is inspiration, or creativity, but this is precisely the aspect that Arima Sento least needs to worry about.

Having all the creative ideas from another world as a reserve, he has no need to worry about running out of inspiration.

Your writing skills will improve, and you'll have no shortage of inspiration, so what reason is there not to write a long and excellent story?

If both of these conditions are met, but the result is still short and quick, then it's a problem with the person's character or conduct...

Kagurazaka Ayame was somewhat surprised to hear what Arima Kento said.

It's important to understand that "light" is different from "online".

The world is very interconnected, so the profession of online writer is also well-known.

If you're lacking inspiration online, you can always just post random things to get through this awkward period.

However, if you make it light, every chapter will be full of valuable information. If you dare to pad it out, you won't even need the readers.

Your editor will come to talk to you personally, and if you don't change your ways, it's not impossible for your career to be cut short.

This is why writing light novels is more difficult than writing millions of words online.

Therefore, very few people can write a book that is one or two million words long.

This is why Kagurazaka Ayame was surprised.

However, she was merely surprised; it seemed she didn't need to teach Ma Xiandong how to write it.

Judging from the book "The Duel", this teacher is a person with a strong sense of autonomy.

Unlike a certain lazy author who hasn't been able to come up with an outline for a new book since finishing his previous one, "The Reincarnated Silver Wolf".

Thinking of this, Kagurazaka Ayame couldn't help but glance at Izumi Masamune, who was sitting idly to the side.

Seeing the other person's expression, Kagurazaka Ayame asked in an annoyed tone, "Izumi-sensei, is your new book ready?"

"Hey, why are you suddenly asking this? Weren't we here to sign a contract with Arima-kun today?"

Izumi Masamune hesitated for a moment, but still replied, "Not yet, I don't know what subject to write about."

After he finished speaking, he lowered his head, looking somewhat embarrassed.

Seeing Izumi Masamune in this state, Kagurazaka Ayame couldn't very well scold him. Although this guy was a little slow-witted, he still had a sincere heart for writing.

"Mr. Arima, could you show me the outline of Date A Live?"

Ignoring Izumi Masamune, Kagurazaka Ayame discussed more detailed issues with Arima Kento.

Arima Sento knew about the need to see the outline, so he had saved the outline he had previously prepared on his phone for this very moment.

Hand them your phone so they can see the document you've opened yourself, instead of sending them a copy directly from your phone.

This was also something Ma Xiandong deliberately did.

Let me speculate a little maliciously. What if the other party takes the outline, doesn't sign a contract, and then lets other authors use the outline to create works? Wouldn't Ma Xiandong suffer a huge loss?

Although Ma Xiandong can handle such situations in a minute, it's best to avoid stepping on landmines if possible to prevent trouble.

Kagurazaka Ayame stared intently at the screen on her phone, while Izumi Masamune, standing nearby, was also curious and tried to peek over to take a look.

However, Kagurazaka Ayame pushed her away, saying, "You're an author too, you should know the importance of an outline!"

"Sorry!" Izumi Masamune scratched the back of his head, looking embarrassed. "I'm also a fan of this book, so I couldn't help being a little curious. Arima-kun, I'm sorry!"

Arima Kento waved his hand and said, "It's alright, it's just a look at the outline. I don't care about these things."

Despite hearing what Arima Kento said, Izumi Masamune lost interest in continuing to watch the outline.

He was at least a decent person.

Arima Kento's outline was very simple; it just roughly recorded the main storyline and the backstory of some important characters.

The first spirit, Tohka, wasn't particularly outstanding, but the overall story background and the setting that required a date to seal the spirit were refreshing.

The second four-elemental spirit is also quite likable; that kind of soft and cute girl is appealing to both men and women.

If it were just these two spirits and these interesting settings, Kagurazaka Ayame would conclude that this was a relatively best-selling work.

Of course, there is another prerequisite: that the subsequent story has no bad points and will not drive readers away.

However, when Kagurazaka Ayame saw the third spirit, the sinful spirit named 'Tokisaki Kurumi', appear, her eyes lit up.

The way she spoke, the way her abilities were set, and the strangeness of her personality all aroused Kagurazaka Ayame's desire to find out more.

As I continued watching, sure enough, Tokisaki Kurumi, this spirit, became more and more outstanding, more and more irresistible... Hmm, overjoyed? Unable to contain myself?

In short, the appearance of this character immediately made Kagurazaka Ayame identify with the reader and eagerly want to know what happens next.

This book is sure to be a bestseller, and an anime adaptation is a given.

Moreover, and most importantly, the surrounding area will definitely sell very well.

This is Kagurazaka Ayame's highest level of foresight as an excellent editor, and it also demonstrates her keen insight.

If Arima Kento knew what Kagurazaka Ayame thought, he would definitely give her a thumbs up.

Because this is something that has already been verified in a previous life.

After handing the phone back to Arima Kento, Kagurazaka Ayame let out a slow sigh of relief, looked at Arima Kento, and said firmly:

"Mr. Arima, please, please submit 'Date A Live' to our Dengeki Bunko publishing company. We're open to negotiating all conditions!! Please!"

After saying that, Kagurazaka Ayame stood up and bowed to Arima Kento.

This scene shocked everyone present. Arima Kento and the others were unaware of the extent of Kagurazaka Ayame's power.

Therefore, they were only moderately shocked.