Anime Heart

"That's so that light novels can develop better, so newcomers are indispensable. In order to promote newcomers, senior authors in various major competitions will reserve positions for them. They will only participate if they happen to be publishing a new book and need to promote it."

"In this situation, established authors usually crush newcomers. This year's 9th Dengeki Grand Prix happens to have a pretty good established author launching a new book. It seems like it will be another one-sided crushing victory!"

"Oh, sorry!" Kagurazaka Ayame said, "I forgot about you, this potential seed! Sorry! Maybe you can even defeat that senior! Good luck! I believe in you!"

Hearing the insincere apology, Arima Xiandong was not angry. The seniors naturally had more advantages than the newcomers, so it was normal for them to be crushed.

However, sometimes it's worth struggling and trying your best.

Maybe there really is hope!

"Editor Ayame, could you please tell me how the rankings for the Electric Shock Grand Prix are determined?"

"Oh, this should be determined based on the number of recommendation votes cast by users. Each account can only cast one vote per day, for a period of half a month, and the account with the most votes at the end wins."

"But wouldn't that make it easy for people to rig votes? Besides, you're about to become the editor-in-chief, don't you know these things?"

Arima Kento still couldn't resist the urge to complain.

"Vote rigging? Don't worry, the chances of that are very small."

Kagurazaka Ayame stated, "Each person's account must be linked to a phone number and email address; otherwise, they will not be able to receive recommendation votes. Moreover, once vote-rigging is discovered, the industry will blacklist them without exception."

"This is now a consensus; no one is willing to risk their future. Therefore, every ticket is extremely valuable."

"That's it!"

Arima Kento nodded. This world is not the same as the previous one; the crackdown on piracy is extremely strict.

Any act of cheating will be severely punished. Fortunately, Ma Xiandong's cheating method is very clever, otherwise he would have a hard time getting by in this world according to his own ideas!

After chatting for a while, Arima Kento learned more about the Electric Shock Grand Prix.

The format of this grand prix is ​​actually somewhat similar to that of the online gaming platform, Dianping.

They are all on one website, and there are many books inside for readers to choose from.

Readers can click on a book, read it, and vote if they like it, or click the "X" if they don't.

Furthermore, you can also discuss and chat with other readers of the book in the book review section.

The release pattern is to release one chapter per day for half a month, with nearly 10,000 words of content, and it will end after the grand prix.

In that case, it would be almost indistinguishable from the internet.

Works that achieve outstanding results will ultimately receive full promotion and sales from Dengeki Bunko.

Arima Kento has an editor's recommendation, so his book will have a featured spot on the homepage. Everyone who opens the Dengeki Grand Prix website can see Arima Kento's book.

This is similar to the homepage recommendation on the website. If you can get such a recommendation spot, as long as the writing is not too bad, the sales will generally be good when it is released.

It can be said that Arima Kento is one step closer to the number one spot than other authors.

"By the way, the Grand Prix starts next Wednesday at noon. You need to publish the prologue and the first chapter of 'Date A Live' on the website then. I will then arrange for it to be featured on the homepage. Remember that, don't forget."

Kagurazaka Ayame gave her some words of advice, clearly indicating that she had had such an experience herself.

It's possible that some unscrupulous author forgot about the competition, resulting in an empty spot on the homepage recommendation page.

That scene was incredibly awkward.

"I understand. I also take this matter very seriously, so don't worry," Arima Kento said, patting his chest.

"Also, if you're publishing it on a website, you'll need an online cover. We can contact an illustrator for you, and we'll upload it on Wednesday."

Kagurazaka Ayame continued to give instructions.

“No need for that. I’ve already spoken to Eromanga-sensei. She’ll be the illustrator for Date A Live, so asking her to design the cover should be fine,” Arima Kento said.

“Eromanga Sensei? That’s a good choice, he’s very capable.”

Kagurazaka Ayame was somewhat surprised to hear Arima Kento's words: "But hasn't he always been Izumi Masamune's personal illustrator? Why would he be drawing for you?"

"Huh? The editor didn't even know Eromanga's true identity?" Arima Kento was somewhat surprised, but he didn't say anything.

Actually, if you think about it carefully, it's probably normal that the editor didn't know!

Illustrators are not just a means of survival; many industries need illustrators.

Kagurazaka Ayame didn't know, and Arima Kento didn't want to say more. Maybe they wanted to keep the news from the outside world?

"Don't worry about this, editor. Eromanga-sensei will draw it for me anyway," Arima Kento said.

"Alright alright!"

Kagurazaka Ayame didn't ask any further questions. She continued, "That's pretty much all I wanted to say. I wish Arima-sensei the best of luck in winning the Dengeki Grand Prix!"

"Thank you for your kind words!"

After hanging up the phone, Ma Xiandong suddenly felt a surge of excitement.

This electric shock grand prix looks really interesting!

Chapter 211 Debt (Let's flood the comments section!)

That's pretty much the situation with "Date A Live". After Arima Kento turned off his phone, he stayed with Ako and talked for a while.

When Ma Xiandong made the phone call, he didn't hide it from Yazi, so Yazi heard almost the entire incident.

She brought her lunchbox to the living room, intending to share it with her brother.

But I saw my brother on the phone, looking very busy.

Yako had no intention of disturbing them and sat quietly in a corner of the living room eating her food.

After Arima Kento finished his call, he realized that Ayako had been staring at him blankly for some time.

"Yako, what's wrong?" Arima Kento called out.

Ayako was slightly startled when she heard Arima Kenji's shout, and then looked at Arima Kenji with stars in her eyes, "Brother's book is actually going to be published! It's unbelievable!"

"What? Is it strange that mine was able to be published?" Arima Kenji teased, Ako's current state was too cute.

"No! No!" Yako quickly denied, hurriedly explaining, "I think it's normal that my brother's work can be published. I believe he must have written a very good book!"

"Alright, alright!" Arima Kento shifted his body slightly, moving closer to Ayako. Then, under Ayako's expectant gaze, he placed his hand on Ayako's head and gently rubbed it.

"No need to explain, I know what Ayako is thinking. So there's no need to explain it like that."

Arima Kento smiled gently, but a hint of helplessness was hidden in that smile.

"By the way, Ayako, didn't you already know that my work would be published? Why are you still surprised to hear what I said on the phone?"

"Could it be that Ako didn't believe I could get it published at all, and just thought I was exaggerating?"

Upon hearing this, Yako blushed slightly.

She was indeed a little incredulous just now. Although she believed that her brother would definitely be able to publish his work, it would be hard for anyone to believe that someone close to them had suddenly become a writer!

"I'm sorry, brother! I was wrong! I shouldn't have doubted you..."

Yako lowered her head, her face flushed, her little hands clasped together in front of her chest, looking adorably ashamed.

Hearing Ayako's very sincere apology, Arima Kento was taken aback, and then rubbed Ayako's head even harder.

"Didn't I just say that I understand Ayako's thoughts? I was just joking. Ayako doesn't need to apologize; I'm the one who should apologize."

He knew Ayako's personality perfectly well, but he still couldn't help teasing her, so this was entirely Arima Kento's fault.

Ako, of course, refused. She channeled all her affection for her brother and love for Lucien into Arima Kento.

Right now, the person she values ​​most in this world is Arima Sen-tung.

Therefore, even if she herself suffers, she doesn't want Arima Kento to get hurt. This is what Ako is thinking at this moment.

"It's my fault! I..."

As Yako spoke, Arima Kento responded. The two of them struggled for a long time about who was at fault, and in the end, even when their father and the others returned, they still couldn't reach a conclusion.

With the adult's appearance, Arima Kento lost the desire to continue the topic.

Your fault, my fault, it's all the world's fault!

Arima Shiki talked to Arima Kento for a while, while Arima Risa pulled Ako and Sawabe Tsubaki to chat, leaving Kousei stuck in the middle, not knowing what to do.

It was a long-awaited family trip, and everyone was in high spirits.

Xiaochun's parents are usually quite busy with work, so she rarely has the opportunity to go out with her family.

However, since she is very close to the Arima family and is likely to become a member of the Arima family in the future, she is essentially a member of the Arima family.

So, by going out to play together today, Xiaochun has fulfilled one of her wishes.

There were six people traveling today, so Ma Zhigui arranged for two cars and a convoy to accompany them.

These are necessary security measures; some things cannot be ignored.

Although almost no one in the Arima clan dares to assassinate someone, there are always exceptions.

Due to time constraints, they only strolled around the beautiful golden areas near Tokyo.

At 8 p.m., the Arima couple brought the four children back.

Then, the two of them got into their car and left in a carefree manner.

They used to have Yako to take care of, but now Yako has Xian Dong to take care of her, so the two of them are happy to have some free time.

Arima Shiki and Arima Risa are also preparing to cultivate their relationship, so they need some romantic time together.

Oh, right, Arima Shiki also knows about the task he entrusted to his son, Arima Sento. Arima Sento failed to complete it, and what's more, that guy even tried to get away with it by feigning innocence...

Arima Shiki was speechless, but he still let his son go.

After all, this is his own son, and he shouldn't be punished too severely for doing something wrong.

Anyway, it's too early for me to marry my former lover, so I'm not in a hurry.

However, Arima Shiki did not retract the conditions he had promised Arima Kento.

As long as the task of persuading Kousei can be accomplished, those three conditions will remain valid.

With no time limit, Arima Kento certainly wouldn't refuse such a thing, so he patted his chest and guaranteed that he would definitely find time to persuade Kousei!

After everything was settled, it was almost nine o'clock when Arima Kento returned to his room.

Afterwards, I had a video call with Xiaoxun to talk about the confirmed publication and the fun things our family did on our outing.