I, Tomoya Aki, am not a bootlicker

At this time, An Yilun couldn't help but laugh.

From the time she came in until now, Aki Tomoya has not had any ill intentions towards him, even when the other party wanted the fan website he had originally established, he felt that the other party was being reasonable.

But because what he said was all true, it probably made the other party think of the unpleasantness from last time.

"That's too hurtful. Amiya-kun was too hurtful last time. Until just now, you kept calling me deputy editor-in-chief, deputy editor-in-chief. What happened between you and Kasumi Shiko-sensei? Should I be blamed?"

Machida Sonoko's mouth reeked of alcohol, and at this moment, she spoke out her true feelings under the influence of alcohol.

She felt embarrassed to do this in front of a student.

Chapter 118: Life is beyond your control (Progress 3)

The room, which should have been bustling, was unusually quiet at this moment.

The others looked at Aki Tomoya and Machida Sonoko who were facing each other. Even the delicacies on the table could no longer attract them.

"I don't recognize any of them anymore. Are young people nowadays so amazing?"

Machida Sonoko said this in a mature tone.

I always feel that after that night, a lot of things have changed.

Especially Kasumigaoka Utaha, who has always been responsible. Every time I face her after that, I feel like I have done something wrong.

"You're over 30, deputy editor-in-chief, you should have graduated from college long ago? I've even forgotten whether I graduated properly from there."

Machida Sonoko filled a glass of shochu and watched the liquor swaying unevenly, her eyes half drunk and half awake.

She had studied hard to get into the literature department of university and became an elite in the eyes of others, but now she felt unusually tired on this New Year's Day.

"What's the difference between dropping out of the Hayao Literature Department and graduating from it? Is Ms. Machida one of those female writers who find their goals along the way?"

Aki Tomoya asked with interest.

It is not uncommon to drop out of the literature department, especially the ones like Waseda and Keio.

It’s just that most people only remember those famous writers and regard this as a good thing.

"If it's the former, then I must have failed. I'm really far from being like Akane."

Whether she graduated from Zaoying University well now seems to have become a mystery surrounding Machida Sonoko, and the ambiguous statement makes it difficult to figure out the answer.

The name she said was very interesting.

"Elites from prestigious schools, do you want to join that group, Amami-kun?"

Machida Enko asked mockingly.

"For someone like me, I've never been in a relationship, and I can't find a man after I'm 30, so I can only focus on work."

"Then Ms. Machida has provided me with a good warning."

"You are so ruthless when you speak. If I'm not careful, I will really become the loser you call me."

Machida Sonoko is undoubtedly a successful person. She only needs to consolidate her position and the position of editor-in-chief is almost certain.

Can you say that I got to this position just by luck?

"But then again, she suddenly said she was going to abandon the new work she had prepared and start working on this one. It was really scary. It's really annoying to have an author who keeps talking to herself like this. She even dared to turn down the publicity that had been scheduled. From this perspective, I, as the deputy editor-in-chief, really have no dignity at all."

Suddenly, the New Year's party turned into a complaint meeting for Machida Sonoko.

The resentment that had been accumulating in my heart finally couldn't be contained and came out at this moment.

"That person told me to handle it properly, and shirked responsibility by saying that I had been in charge all along. In the end, he lost face in front of the editor-in-chief and had to compromise in front of the author. So he was called deputy editor-in-chief. In fact, if he had any credit, he was only given half of it. If he had no credit, he should just not take the blame. He is still a pawn that the director-general can easily abandon."

Such a pyramid is built on a publishing house like Fushigi Shoten.

"So Ms. Machida, your vision is still commendable."

At this time, Aki Tomoya praised the other party without hesitation.

"Have you seen it? Teacher Kasumi Shiko's new work?"

"No, I just heard about it."

"Haha, the bet was right, but it feels like half of my life has been taken away. The editors below are all staring at the half-dead body in the office next to the director like hyenas."

Machida Sonoko smiled, a triumphant smile on her face.

She would show off in front of a student and she herself didn't even understand why.

Maybe it’s because I’m really too tired.

"It's good to be capable, so confident. I'm just an author whose first book became a big hit, and there are doubts about whether I can get a single book. But I have to compromise, and worry when others are worried about their love affairs. I'm even caught in the middle. It's too tiring."

To be honest, it’s a headache to meet such an author.

It also often reminds Machida Sonoko of her college friends.

"Isn't the reason why you can't find a man simple and clear? When Ms. Machida can relax, or when her enthusiasm for work is reduced, there will be many men pushing through the door frame."

"I'll take your good words. Do you want a drink?"

Machida Sonoko raised the shochu bottle and wanted to shout "Long live understanding" at this moment.

But the next second, he was met with a look of confusion, including from Akitomo Tomoya.

"You are committing a crime, Ms. Machida!"

Aki Tomoya reminded loudly.

If you instigate students under the age of 20 to drink, be careful or the PTA will bring trouble to the Fushigi Publishers!

Now that Machida Sonoko can say such things, it makes people wonder if she is completely drunk.

Machida Yuanzi was stunned for a moment, then looked at Aki Tomoya with a surprised look and said, "You are so easy to talk to all of a sudden, I almost forgot that you are a student. Now it is much easier to get along with you than with a capable author."

"You actually have a lot of resentment towards Teacher Kasumi Shiko. I never thought you were such a good editor."

Aki Tomoya sighed, but if you think about it carefully, if it were him, it probably wouldn't be much better.

But if one is ruthless enough, it is possible to squeeze out all of Kasumi Shiko's value.

So it is undeniable that Machida Sonoko is a good editor.

"After all, I am still a human being. If I continue to be so willful, I will also be unhappy."

Machida Sonoko said without hesitation.

"Comfortable!"

After complaining about everything she wanted to complain about, Machida Sonoko breathed a sigh of relief.

What about the person who didn't even graduate from the Faculty of Literature at Zaoying University, the deputy editor-in-chief of Fushigi Shoten, the troublesome author, and the disgusting pyramid system? All of them should go to hell!

One glass of soju is enough for now.

It would be great if everything could be cleaned with this thing.

"How do you say that, Amaki-kun?"

"…There are always things in life that are beyond one's control?"

"As expected, you know a lot, Amami-kun. It turns out you're not that annoying after all!"

Such compliments made Aki Tomoya shake his head. He just said it casually, who knew it would hit the mark.

And now, when Machida Sonoko looked at Aki Tomoya, she no longer felt annoyed as before. Although they were still as unhappy as last time, after having a good chat, it would be a pity if they didn't have a drink now.

"What a shame, Aki Tomoya is underage!"

"Then let's have tea instead of wine."

"That's a good idea. Amai-kun has already decided on his major, right?"

"Well, what a pity. I have no intention of going to Zaoying University."

The two clinked their glasses, and Machida Sonoko drank the first glass, feeling extremely refreshed.

At this moment, the room was filled with the atmosphere of a New Year's Day party, and Iori Hatima secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"why?"

Machida Sonoko didn't know what Tomoya Aki's current academic ability was, but she could tell from his tone that he was reluctant to attend Hayate University.

"If I become Ms. Machida's junior, I won't be able to hold my head up in front of you anymore."

Chapter 119 Hongsaka Akane·Zhen (1/4)

Excellent and capable people have confidence, this is a truth that Machida Sonoko has long understood.

The fledgling author became a best-selling author after his first work became a huge success, and it was because of his ability that Machida Sonoko was able to put aside her dignity.

Under pressure, the result lived up to expectations, and Machida Sonoko can be said to have recovered half of her lost life.

There is still a quarter of life left, and it is still uncertain whether it can be saved.

"If it's Ami-kun, after watching her works, I think she would have discovered the fatal point."

After complaining for a while, Machida Sonoko said with some sarcasm. She shook the wine glass in her hand, and a trace of worry flashed in her eyes.

Things like this should not be said out loud, but now that she was talking about it in front of Tomoya Aki, even she herself felt a little surprised.

"Let's not talk about work, Ms. Machida."

Aki Tomoya chuckled.

After complaining, I thought he would finally get into the New Year atmosphere, but his workaholic nature was still evident at this moment.

When I asked him for his opinion on Xia Shizi's new work, I felt embarrassed because I didn't have time to do it a second time after having done it once.

"Besides, I'm not interested in light novels right now."

Aki Tomoya looked at Machida Sonoko seriously.

Machida Sonoko on the opposite side smiled embarrassedly. After her little trick was discovered, she officially confirmed that the boy in front of her was not as easy to talk to as before.

However, after the unpleasantness of last year, it is unexpected that we can still get together and talk and laugh.

"Hajima-kun, although I really want to help you, you've got the wrong person."

At this moment, Machida Sonoko turned to Hamajima Iori and said regretfully.

She knew what Iori Hatima wanted, but she trusted Akane Benizaka more than Iori Hatima.

Although she agreed to attend the party, Machida Sonoko actually wanted to understand Akane Benizaka's thoughts through Hamashima Iori.

If it was Akane Benizaka, her college friend would definitely be able to help Kasumi Shiko who was under her command.

"It's as expected. Thanks to someone's reminder, I didn't consider such a thing again, and I've suffered the consequences before."

People like Kasumi Shiko and Kashiwagi Eri are no longer within the scope of Hasima Iori, he is just accumulating connections as usual.

Having said that, Iori Hatima smiled meaningfully at Tomoya Aki.

Aki Tomoya pretended not to see it, and said with chopsticks in hand: "So Kaiseki cuisine should be eaten in Kyoto, right?"

"Then can you treat me to authentic Kaiseki cuisine in Kyoto in the future, Tomoya?"

“My wallet can’t afford it.”

"Later, I said later."

There are many New Year parties like this on New Year’s Eve.

Thanks to the care of Hamajima Iori, Tomoya Aki had a good first day of the New Year in Japan.

Being able to resolve some conflicts with Machida Sonoko was also unexpected.

"After a year of hard work, I finally have a day to rest... Sorry, I have to go out for a while..."

Machida Sonoko put down her wine glass and sighed, planning to go to the bathroom.

Not long after she left, the door was opened.

Just when everyone thought she had come back and were secretly saying "how fast", Aki Tomoya was the first to notice that the woman who opened the door was an unfamiliar person.

"Did you go the wrong way?"