In the anime series, Goto Ichiri is actually my childhood sweetheart?

"It feels a bit exciting. Is it like in those assassin games where you have to approach the target secretly, disguise your approach in advance, and then wait for the target to approach without any defense and suddenly kill her!"

Takahashi Kaede still had time to tease, and Goto Ichiri was almost stiff.

If my identity as Spider-Man is exposed here, then my life as Goto Ichiri will be over.

"Ah, Ichiri, I didn't expect you to be such a pervert!"

She would definitely say that!

"Alas!!!"

Suddenly, he felt someone was looking at him, and Goto Ichiri's hair stood on end.

Chapter 60 Superpower Elementary School Student

Ying Lili is very upset now.

As Eri Kashiwagi, she has first-hand inside information that Takahashi Kaede's book will be released today.

She had originally planned to go to the bookstore to buy books early in the morning, but her father had something urgent to do, so he took her to a faraway place for a social event.

By the time the car drove back from there, it was already the second half of the afternoon.

Calling her mother, Eriri went out again almost as soon as she got home to go to the Fuzugawa Bookstore to buy Takahashi Kaede's book.

She knew the plot and the outline, but she had no idea what the actual content of what Takahashi Kaede had written, so she was so anxious.

But the reality went against their wishes. Even though the two of them worked together, they couldn't find Takahashi Kaede's book no matter how hard they looked.

“Isn’t it sold out?”

"Is Xiao Feng's book so popular?"

Sayuri Sawamura said in surprise.

"Feng has the ability to do so, but it's not possible that there won't be a single copy left!"

She was already troubled enough by being forced to attend the party at noon, and when she rushed to the bookstore, she couldn't even find a book.

She was a little angry that this beautiful weekend was filled with troubles.

When people are angry, their minds become distracted and they unconsciously take their anger out on other things, such as those two Spider-Men who look very irritating.

Why are you dressed like this in a bookstore? This is not Tokyo! Wearing two Spider-Man masks, do you really think you are superheroes?

He glanced at them with a very aggressive look, but Eriri didn't recognize that they were her two best friends at all, and instead felt a little annoyed.

"Eri, I just asked the store manager and he said they were sold out, not even out of stock. But he told us not to worry, because if sales are this good, the next batch of books will be printed soon."

Sayuri Sawamura touched Eriri's head and patted her shoulder.

"Go back, there's nothing to do if you stay here any longer, or do you want to buy some other books?"

"No, just go back!"

Eriri walked out of the store angrily, and Sayuri Sawamura followed her helplessly.

The two Spider-Men looked at each other's masks in confusion.

"Wow, Eriri is so scary. I've never seen her like this at school. I'm afraid she'll suddenly turn into Doctor Octopus and take me away."

"I guess she's in a bad mood. Everyone expresses emotions differently. When I'm upset, I tend to keep quiet and not say anything. She might just be venting her anger."

"Xiao Feng, did you hear what they just said?"

Goto Ichiri suddenly became excited while talking, and her smile could be felt through the hood.

"All your books are sold out! And the store manager said they will get new stock. Does this mean that if they sell well, they will print more books, just like you said?"

"I think so. I'm in a good mood today. Let's go eat fried chicken!"

Takahashi Kaede's voice became louder than it had been a long time.

"Great!"

On the second floor of KFC, in the corner, Takahashi Kaede and Goto Ichiri took off their headgear and sat facing each other.

The location is very strange. It is designed at a corner, but it is a dead end after the turn. It is the only place around and you can't see anyone outside at all.

It may be a problem of decoration, but it is very suitable for people with social anxiety, such as Goto Ichiri.

"It's great to find a place like this where I can take off Spider-Man and get some fresh air~"

"If you were sitting in the lobby down there you would definitely be clamoring to pack up."

"Hehe, Xiao Feng still understands me~"

Taking a bite of hamburger and a sip of Coke, Goto Ichiri was very happy to have a good appetite and be able to eat so many delicious foods.

"Dingling bell~"

Takahashi Kaede's cell phone suddenly rang. It was Asada.

"Hey, Takahashi, I have good news for you. Your first batch of printed novels has almost sold out! Except for some less popular bookstores, they are basically sold out!"

"See! I told you that you can do it! I've been an editor for so many years, and I've never made a mistake! Basically, none of the authors who came out of my hands were pigs who ate free rice!"

"Don't use the word 'pig' to describe me. I was watching outside the main bookstore and it was pretty much what I expected. Since the main bookstore is sold out, the others must be the same."

Takahashi Feng curled his lips, looked at the French fries that Goto Ichiri handed over, and stretched his head to indicate the ketchup.

"Asada, how much do you think should be printed in the next round? I don't have much idea about this. Can you, an old hand, explain it to me?"

"3."

"3 million?!"

Takahashi Feng almost fell off his chair.

"It's such a big deal, have you digested it all? If it's unsalable, I'll come to you."

"Your work will definitely be widely discussed. You should take advantage of the period when people who buy it now will promote it vigorously so that people who hear about it can buy the book quickly. Otherwise, it may be forgotten over time."

"The time it takes to print so many books..."

"Xiao Feng, open your mouth——"

The chewing sound reached Asada's ears.

"Takahashi, what are you doing?"

"No, I'm eating. My friend is giving me some chips... How long will it take to print so many books?"

"You kid, two weeks. Our publishing house's equipment foundation is still very good, but after all, yours is a light novel with illustrations, so it will definitely be more troublesome."

"Okay, that's it, 30,000 copies should be enough, there's not much hope for more after that."

Although the first batch of 5,000 copies was almost sold out immediately, this was the result of vigorous publicity.

There is limited advertising space and there is no way to keep giving it to him unless he can maintain this momentum.

You have to know that the average volume of Eromanga's works, whom he liked very much in his previous life, sold less than 100,000 copies, and he was a well-known old author.

If he could sell it slowly and get 50,000, Gao Qiaofeng would feel that he would be satisfied.

"Do not."

"? What no?"

Takahashi Kaede didn't know what Asada was up to.

He always likes to be mysterious. Originally, Takahashi Feng used to call him Mr. Asada or Editor Asada, but now he no longer respects him at all.

I always feel that respecting him is disrespecting myself.

"There is great hope in the future—"

Asada paused after he finished speaking.

"Did you adjust your glasses?"

"...Ahem."

Asada cleared his throat.

"Thirty thousand is definitely not your limit, Takahashi. You have to be prepared. As an outstanding elementary school student writer, there will be countless radio dramas, interviews, and autograph sessions waiting for you!"

"You have to know that you are an elementary school student! You have an idol halo. No matter if you are worth 30,000 or 50,000, as long as you have achievements, you will be the super boy of the new century! By then, many people will admire you and regard you as their lifelong goal!"

Asada started again.

"Please don't do this. I still want to live a happy life. I don't want to live a life where I have to close the windows when I sleep and wear a mask when I go out."

Takahashi Kaede knows how terrible the star-chasing phenomenon in Japan is.

If I become famous, even my own original underwear could be sold at a sky-high price.

It’s better not to let this happen.

Chapter 61 Shoulder Pillow

"This kind of thing can't be decided just by your words now~"

“Anyway – congratulations, Takahashi! You’re worthy of being my favorite writer, hahahahahaha!”

With a hearty laugh, Asada hung up the phone.

"You are such a self-willed person. What do you mean by it is not up to me to decide? Can you force me to participate in the event?"

Gao Qiaofeng felt vaguely uneasy.

But we have to deal with it as it comes. Anyway, I can't force myself to do anything. The worst that can happen is that I can just shoot a few radio dramas.

"Have you eaten? If you're full, we need to go home. The train will take a while to get home. It's not safe to go back too late."

There were only a few chicken nuggets left on the table from the platter. Although they didn’t order much, the two children had small appetites and couldn’t finish them.

"I've eaten."

Goto Ichiri nodded. In fact, he had finished eating when he was feeding Takahashi Kaede just now.

Unlike rice, hamburgers are fast food and can be eaten quickly in a few bites.

Simple happiness and satisfaction come and go quickly, and for those who want to lose weight, they may even feel guilty.

"Come on, go home."

"Ah."

"Don't wear the headgear. It's too stuffy and it will make your hair messy. It won't look good."

"Then Xiaofeng, hold my hand, otherwise I'll be scared..."

With a slightly blushing face, Goto Ichiri pinched the ends of his hair and said.

"Row."

He took out a black hat from his schoolbag, put it on Goto Ichiri's head, and then pulled the brim down a little.

"Isn't it better that I can't see other people's faces this way?"

Squatting slightly so that Goto Ichiri could see his face clearly, Takahashi Kaede looked at her with a smile.

Goto Ichiri looked away and did not respond.

The train on the way back was full of office workers.

No, those who go home at this time should be called office workers. They wear uniform clothes, have uniform dark circles under their eyes, and their eyes are as empty as zombies.

Just seeing them makes me want to stay away from them, for fear that the corrupt aura from them will spread to me.

But fortunately, there were not many people and everyone was sitting separately, so Goto Ichiri was not under that much pressure.

Sitting in the inner seat, feeling a little sleepy, Goto Ichiri gently leaned his head on Takahashi Kaede's shoulder.

"It's a pity that I'm not tall enough to make your neck more comfortable."

Since Goto Ichiri is now taller than Takahashi Kaede, he needs to bend his head slightly to lean on him.

"It's okay. It's very comfortable this way. And if I lean on you and close my eyes like this, it's like taking a nap in a taxi at night. All my worries will disappear--"

"..."

Takahashi Feng tried his best to stay still and let her maintain a comfortable position.