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Looking at Kasumigaoka Utaha standing at the company door, Kujo Ditaro narrowed his eyes.

Chapter 296: Di Taro, we are close friends!

"Why are you here, Senior?"

Kujo Ditaro walked up to the black-haired girl.

Kasumigaoka Utaha felt a darkness ahead of her and subconsciously raised her head.

"So it's you, Junior, why am I here? Because my novel publishing house is here."

"Novel publisher?"

Kujo Ditaro reacted and said, "I see, then why doesn't the senior sister go up?"

"Because, I'm here to ask for leave." Kasumigaoka Utaha held her face with both hands, her expression becoming more and more tense.

"The editor said the deadline is coming soon. Forget about asking for leave. If I don't finish the manuscript, I'll be forced to work in a dark room. It's really hateful. It's impossible to do it. There will be no good results if you force it!"

"You're exaggerating! I've never had such a hard time drawing comics like you have."

Kujo Ditaro's words woke the dreamer up.

Kasumigaoka Utaha opened her eyes wide and said excitedly, "Isn't your autograph session tomorrow? That's great, I have a suitable reason to ask for leave. Junior, are we still on good terms?"

“It sucks.”

"Hey, what nonsense are you talking about? We are close friends who have slept together, drank together, and even gone diving together. You are such a proud person."

The corners of Kasumigaoka Utaha's lips curled up, and there was a strange light in her eyes.

Kujo Ditaro heard the clue and took the initiative.

"In that case, I'm thirsty, dear friend. Go buy me a bottle of water."

"Junior, drinks are nothing. Let's get down to business first. I'll borrow your name for a moment. I told the editor that my boyfriend's book signing is tomorrow. It's logical for her to not let me go. Don't worry, in exchange, I'll buy you a few extra copies of the book."

"I don't need the spectacle of your few single-volume books, Senior Sister, you should just focus on your manuscript."

Kujo Ditaro is cruel and has no regard for the old friendship between them.

Kasumigaoka Utaha needed help from someone, so she didn't dare to be arrogant at the moment and her tone softened a lot.

"Junior, please, we're just acting. Once I successfully delay the manuscript, the deadline will be postponed to next week. Then I'll treat you to a nice meal."

"Can't you put this energy into finishing your manuscript?"

"It's just that I can't make it in time, so I have to resort to some unorthodox methods. Junior, you draw comics too... Hey, maybe you can't understand my pain, but... we are close friends!"

I don't know where Kasumigaoka Utaha learned this line from, but she keeps mentioning the word "close friend" every three sentences.

Kujo Ditaro rolled his eyes and began to whisper devilishly.

"It's not impossible to help you. You owe me a favor."

"make a deal."

Kasumigaoka Utaha agreed without hesitation.

Kujo Ditaro was not afraid that Kasumigaoka Utaha would go back on her word, so he nodded and asked, "How do you want me to help you?"

"You don't have to put in any effort. Even the publisher I submitted my work to, Fuzugawa Publishing, knows a little about the book signing event for JOJO. All you have to do is convince my editor that we're good friends, or a couple, or at least a close relationship. Otherwise, my motivation for attending the book signing won't be solid enough."

As Kasumigaoka Utaha spoke, she looked up at the company building behind her and sighed, "Originally, there wasn't a publishing branch in this city. Now we don't have to take the train all the way to the next city, but it's much easier for editors to control authors."

"A branch? The headquarters is in Kyoto?"

After asking casually, Kujo Ditaro was the first to walk into the company building.

"Social..." The male receptionist who was about to bow suddenly changed his tone, "Hello, sir, how can I help you?"

"No, thank you."

Kujo Ditaro turned around and looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha who was following closely behind him and said, "Let's go, we'll take the elevator to the fourth floor."

"Eh? How do you know the editorial office is on the fourth floor? Have you been here before?"

The appearance of Kasumigaoka Utaha attracted strong attention from the front desk.

The receptionist was quite puzzled before as to what President Kujo was trying to do, but now, as a man, he understood everything.

So you wanted to pick up girls in a low-key way. President, you are worthy of being called such a smart person!

The receptionist was very impressed and secretly gave a thumbs up.

Kujo Ditaro has no intention of picking up girls. He keeps his true nature secret because he doesn't want to recreate a familiar scene.

Ding!

After the elevator opened, the staff inside subconsciously wanted to salute the man outside.

Kujo Ditaro gave him a look, signaling him not to say anything.

When the staff member noticed Kasumigaoka Utaha, he immediately understood what she meant and walked away silently.

"Junior, why did that person look at you so strangely just now?"

"Yes, maybe it's because they haven't seen me like this before."

"That's right. Most people would take a few glances at someone with a physique like yours. Oh... my editor is hard to fool, so let's pretend we grew up together as childhood sweethearts. That way it'll be more convincing."

The two took the elevator all the way up to the fourth floor.

After Kasumigaoka Utaha walked out of the elevator, she turned back and reminded him, "Remember, we are childhood sweethearts, the kind with whom we have a very good relationship."

Kujo Ditaro raised the corner of his mouth and said with a smile: "I only care about the process, not the result. You have to owe me a favor afterwards. Do you understand?"

"I understand. I won't let you work in vain." Kasumigaoka Utaha did not bargain, obviously attaching great importance to this operation.

Kujo Ditaro is not a devil, he would not ask for a higher price for such a trivial matter.

After the two reached an agreement, they entered the newly built branch of the Fushigawa Library together.

The editor-in-chief of Kasumigaoka Utaha is an older single woman named Machida Sonoko.

Perhaps because of her unsatisfactory love life, Machida Sonoko's career path is rising rapidly.

In this newly established branch, she is the undisputed leader.

"Kasumigaoka...Shiyu, are you trying to make me uncomfortable?"

Machida Sonoko looked at the black-haired girl across the table and sneered, "Ask for leave? Dream on. Now that you're here, finish the manuscript right here!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha looked bitter and said sincerely, "Editor, I really can't write it. Besides, Di Taro-kun is about to attend a very meaningful book signing event. As his good friend, there is no reason for me not to go. Oh, and Di Taro-kun's debut work is the "JOJO" that was released as a single volume, announced as an animation, and a novelization just over a month after it was released!"

"Hmm? 'JOJO'? That drawing from... ahem."

Machida Sonoko blushed and coughed, "Excuse me, are you Mr. Kujo?"

Kujo Ditaro nodded. "It's not an autobiography, but I'm a bit of a naming freak, so I used the abbreviation of my real name for both the characters and the pen names. So even if you call me Dio-sensei, it's fine."

Chapter 297: What happened to your promise to help me? You're plotting against me!

"I see...."

Machida Sonoko gave an awkward smile and calmly changed the subject.

"You two are good friends? Xiaoshi, why haven't I heard you say that?"

"You didn't ask me either, Ms. Machida."

"Oh? It seems that my understanding of you is not deep enough."

Kasumigaoka Utaha sat up straight and said calmly, "Editor Machida, this is the situation. Di Taro-kun's book signing event is tomorrow, and as his good friend, it would be really unreasonable if I didn't attend."

"Eh... That being said," Machida Sonoko said with a smile, twirling her black pen. "But you don't know that your deadline is just around the corner. It's nice to show your support for your friends, but you can't miss work, right, Mr. Kujo? You think so too, don't you?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha glanced sideways slightly and signaled with her eyes.

Kujo Ditaro understood and said, "Yes, I think so too."

boom!

After adjusting her water bottle, Kasumigaoka Utaha sighed, "Di Taro-kun, I'd rather attend your book signing event than work. After all, we've been childhood sweethearts."

"Childhood sweethearts...huh?" Machida Sonoko's lips curled up slightly, and her eyes were shining.

"Yes, although Kasumigaoka has a bad personality, a sharp tongue, and a good self-esteem, it is undeniable that we are childhood sweethearts."

"Eh...huh? So, in Di Taro-kun's heart, I've always been like this, huh?"

"That's right, Xiaoshi, you're just like that. You're shy, have a bad temper, and lack coordination. Every time you interview a reporter, they always come back empty-handed. Sigh, as the editor-in-chief, I'm really troubled."

"I'm so sorry about that."

Kasumigaoka Utaha forced a smile, and the veins in her hands, which were holding the water bottle, gradually emerged.

"So I think Editor Machida should teach her a lesson. By the way, locking her up in a small dark room is a good choice." Kujo Ditaro killed and stabbed her in an extremely cruel way.

With a chuckle, Machida Sonoko laughed out loud.

"Hahaha... I was quite skeptical before, but now it seems that you two are indeed childhood sweethearts, otherwise this wouldn't happen."

"Editor Machida, what are you talking about? Do you think I'd be so mysterious just to ask for leave?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha uses the strategy of advancing to retreat, intending to seize sovereignty.

Machida Yuanzi crossed her arms and said without hesitation: "I've been an editor for many years. I've seen many authors who take leave to delay updates. I'm used to vulgar excuses like suspected terminal illness. Xiaoshi, you want to take a leave? No way!"

"What? No, no matter what, I have to attend Di Taro's book signing event!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha slammed the table and stood up, her face full of determination.

"Really."

Machida Sonoko smiled, turned to look at Kujo Ditaro, and said, "Mr. Kujo, her deadline is coming soon. As a good friend, I think you can forgive her for not being able to attend because of work, right?"

"I'm sure..."

"You... bastard! Didn't we agree that I would be at your book signing? We clearly promised you this, it's such an important thing..."

The moment Kujo Ditaro raised the corner of his mouth, Kasumigaoka Utaha realized the seriousness of the problem.

So she took the initiative and took timely countermeasures.

Looking at the black-haired girl who was shaking him by the collar, Kujo Ditaro pretended to be in a play and said affectionately: "Shiyu, work is important. I am also a creator and I understand your feelings. To be honest, I am very satisfied that you have this heart. Even if you don't come to the book signing event, I still won't be angry with you. You will always be my good friend, so, carry my sustenance and create well!"

You idiot, you plotted against me! !

Kasumigaoka Shiuha's eyes were bloodshot and she was hysterical.

Machida Yuanzi stood up and said with a smile: "Well, since Mr. Kujo said so, Xiaoshi will stay here until she finishes the manuscript and goes back. Don't worry, the food here is very good, and the atmosphere in the small dark room is also very good."

"...impossible!"

In desperation, Kasumigaoka Utaha hid behind Kujo Ditaro.

Machida Sonoko rubbed her palms, her expression becoming more evil. "The more you resist, the more excited I get, Xiaoshi."

"Ms. Machida, don't come over here, don't come over here!" Kasumigaoka Utaha walked around the table, intending to play guerrilla warfare.

"No one will pay attention to you even if you scream your lungs out, Xiao Shiyu, just follow me to the small dark room to finish my manuscript."

Machida Sonoko took the initiative and stood at the door.

Kasumigaoka Utaha forced a smile and said, "Ms. Machida, creation requires inspiration. If you lock me up in a small dark room and use me as a coder, even if I produce a work, it will only be a shoddy job..."

"Don't worry, the quality of any author who goes in once will not decline, but will improve significantly. Human potential is unlimited. Let me squeeze every last bit out of you."

"Really...there really isn't a drop left."

"We haven't even gone in yet, how can you say it's not possible?"

After the two of them circled the table several times, Kasumigaoka Utaha found the right opportunity and rushed to the door.

Machida Sonoko secretly thought that something was wrong and immediately quickened her pace.

Kujo Ditaro couldn't stand this bad behavior that violated the labor law and finally took action.

“You fucking…!”

Looking at Kujo Ditaro who blocked her way, Kasumigaoka Utaha was furious, and the lines on her exquisite face became more and more distinct.

"Good job!"