My Romance Simulation with Them

The pink-haired girl gently turned the pages of a thick, hardcover novel, then reached out and rubbed her sleepy eyes.

It was at this moment that you came to her side, smiling as you shook the coffee pot in your hand.

She quietly thanked you, and you waved her off, then reached out to massage her while quietly asking how she was doing, without disturbing the girls in the other rooms.

[She excitedly told you that after these days of reflection, she had accumulated a lot of reading experience and made many notes about the various plot points that needed to be addressed.]

You simply shook your head at her words.

You know, simply mechanically copying the experiences of predecessors will inevitably result in a dull and uninteresting work.

To write a good piece of work, one must incorporate one's own ideas and understanding while drawing inspiration from other sources.

Only in this way can one write a work smoothly and logically.

You didn't tell Matsuzaka Satou this principle.

[Because reminding someone about this kind of writing is pointless.]

She'll only understand once she experiences it herself.

With your encouragement, she began to create.

Since this is her first time creating a work, you can ask her to write a short story or something similar, like a travelogue.

[Thanks to months of reading, she initially found writing quite easy.]

However, the pen in my hand slowly began to jam halfway through writing, and towards the end, there was a sense of obscurity as if I simply couldn't continue.

Because she sensed it.

[Although she had imagined a grand and magnificent scene in her mind, the words that flowed from her pen were a description that left her extremely dissatisfied.]

[The first half of the work is already completed, and it also incorporates elements from many other novels and works.]

[A novel like this doesn't even need to be reviewed by an editor or you; she can tell at a glance that it's doomed to fail.]

She shared her feelings with you, and you shared insights you hadn't previously shared with her, expressing your hope that she would incorporate her own understanding into her writing, rather than simply borrowing from others.

Your words made her think.

It was at this moment that she realized the path of writing might be far more difficult than she had imagined.

But she wasn't discouraged at all. She composed herself, wrote another short story, and submitted it to you.

This short story is probably based on your experiences traveling with her.

Even though the writing style is mediocre and the plot is unremarkable, it's far inferior to the novel she just wrote.

But you see her potential in this brand new novel.

Even though her writing is rough, she put her heart into telling a story and expressed her own unique style and insights within it.

This actually reflects the writing style.

You confirmed that she was indeed at a high level of talent, and thus began the long process of teaching her.

Although it's called teaching, it's really just you helping her guide her while she's writing.

As an established author, you are fully qualified to judge her work.

And the cuteness and charm she occasionally displays can also stir a slight flutter in your heart.

The more you communicate, the more you will feel your hearts drawing closer.

Time slipped by slowly in your interactions with her...

You went from junior to senior year, while she went from freshman to sophomore year.

With your help, she brought her work, which she had spent a long time creating, to meet with Kodansha's editor, Yamashita.

The meeting will take place at the end of March.

You sat beside her at one end of the coffee table, while on the other side sat Yamashita, the editor, carefully reviewing her manuscript.

You could clearly sense that the girl was noticeably more nervous than usual.

Her breathing was more rapid than usual, and upon closer inspection, her gaze seemed to tremble slightly.

You reached out and took her hand under the coffee table. She glanced back at you, smiled, and her nervousness eased slightly.

No matter how sweet your interactions are, editor Yamashita won't simply approve Matsuzaka Satou's work because of that.

He told you with a very serious expression that Matsuzaka Satou's work was excellent, but still some distance from publication.

You sensed the comfort in the editor's words, and you understood how many young people with dreams of becoming writers had been crushed by the "distance" he mentioned.

[Because of your relationship, Editor Yamashita helped analyze the problems in Matsuzaka Sato's works.]

He believes that, judging solely from the writing style, the other party's work has already reached publication quality.

The problem lies in the plot. Matsuzaka Satou's novels have decent writing, but the plot is often disappointing.

It feels like something deliberately fabricated, making it impossible for readers to feel a sense of 'realism'.

His assessment was spot on.

[In fact, Matsuzaka Satou was clearly aware of this problem herself while writing.]

But she didn't understand what exactly constituted "realism" in order to imbue the work itself.

This is a difficult point, and the editor at Yamashita has not provided a solution.

After seeing the other person off, Matsuzaka Satou looked at you somewhat apologetically and apologized.

[If it were in the past, she would probably have burst into tears immediately, deeply resentful of this defeat.]

But having walked this path with you, she has long since shed her naivety and is now able to muster the courage to face failure.

"It's all because of Nanxiang-senpai. Thank you for always being by my side."

Although somewhat disappointed, the pink-haired girl put away the manuscript and smiled at Nango.

she knows.

Nanxiang actually always liked seeing her smile.

And ever since I realized that.

Matsuzaka Satou never cried again, nor did she show any sadness in front of Nango Toki.

On the other side, Nango Toki shook his head with a smile: "It's nothing, just a failure."

Simple comfort.

The two smiled silently.

That would be enough to erase the sense of defeat brought about by this failure.

But the problem still lies before you.

[The lack of realism and plot holes are indeed shortcomings in your pink-haired girlfriend.]

If she wants to publish and officially debut as a writer, then she must overcome these two problems.

However, no matter how hard she thought, even after scouring the hundreds of classic works she had read, she still couldn't come up with a particularly outstanding plot suitable for her to write.

[You pondered this for a long time, and finally told her why she didn't write her experiences into a novel.]

[A girl lacking emotional connection, she grew up in the shadow of her aunt, living a muddled and hesitant life, like a walking corpse.]

These are all things she has been through.

As someone who experiences emotional deprivation, she is arguably the most qualified to write this kind of novel.

Your words gave her plenty of inspiration.

She rallied her spirits and began writing based on her life experiences.

This is a medium-length novel that tells the story of the female protagonist's aimless daily life and her experience of growing up like a walking corpse. The realistic and simple language in it draws the reader in unconsciously.

However, unlike real life, Matsuzaka Sugar adds an artistic touch.

The young woman never met the right person for her. She lived a life of aimless wandering, her pursuit of true love unfulfilled, ultimately dying of depression. Before she died, she saw the stars in the sky… Having never experienced emotion before, she felt an overwhelming loneliness at that moment…

The novel was quickly completed under her guidance.

After consulting you, my girlfriend left a message on the title page: "This is a novel I co-wrote with my beloved. I hope you can also find your beloved."

Chapter 292. There's no such thing as drunken promiscuity! (4000 words)

You brought the original manuscript to see Kodansha's editor, Yamashita.

[This time, after seeing her novel, editor Yamashita clearly became interested.]

After repeatedly confirming the copyright ownership and profit-sharing issues with Matsuzaka Satou, he stated that there shouldn't be any major problems with the novel's publication, but some parts still needed polishing and revisions from the publisher and her.

Matsuzaka Sato naturally had no objection to this.

After repeated negotiations between you, the contract was finally agreed upon.

[It's quite a coincidence that her work, like yours, was published mid-month.]

The only difference is that your initial print run was 60,000 copies, while Kodansha only agreed to publish 10,000 copies of her novel.

Even so, she was very happy.

Because it means she's finally at the starting line, even if you've already left her far behind.

She began trying to distance herself from you, no longer bothering you, and polishing the novel herself.

[The process was quite tortuous, but she ultimately overcame it perfectly.]

After much deliberation, she named the novel "A Girl Lacking Emotions" and adopted the pen name "Sugar."

The character 'A-ko' refers to the protagonist in her novels, and also represents all girls suffering from emotional deprivation.

The middle of the month has arrived quickly.

Unlike you, who are rather indifferent and don't seem to care about sales at all, she seemed unusually nervous today.

You can understand how she feels.

Many new authors are like this, fearing that their novels won't sell well and will end up sitting alone in bookstores.

When the release date arrived, she watched as her novels were prominently displayed on the bookstore shelves.