My fiancée Yukino

Kivi's words made Yang Nai look at her with surprise.

"What you said is not wrong, but in our family, Xiaobai will spoil all the children who are our own, so you don't need to worry. You should focus on your studies first."

"Hehe, Yang Nai-jie, you've forgotten, I'm a top student!"

"That's true, little girl, I really didn't expect you to have such good grades."

Looking around the house, the students who are top of their class, like Yukino, Utaha, and even Kanao and Ai, are either literary girls or cute girls. Unlike Kivi, who looks like a complete idiot, yet has such good grades.

Is this what is called contrasting cuteness?

Although he can't have children yet, Kivi can still take over Lobai.

Of course, she went to Luo Bai's room, with Niu Ruowan and Medusa with her.

........

On Thursday, after finishing his two afternoon classes, Luo Bai left the school and drove to the Fushigawa Publishing House.

Shiyu had already arrived here ahead of time, handling the publication of the new volume of her novel.

Machida Sonoko, who was discussing the novel's content with Shiyu, saw Luo Bai arrive, smiled, put down the manuscript in her hand, stood up, and said, "Luo-kun, you're here! What would you like to drink, tea, cola, or coffee?"

"Coffee, hot, please."

"Wait a moment, I'll get it for you. You two chat first."

Pulling up a chair and sitting down next to Shi Yu, Luo Bai picked up the manuscript on the table and asked, "How did the discussion go?"

Shi Yu, holding Luo Bai's arm, said, "We're discussing a battle scene with the nobles. A few details need some adjustments, but it's not a big problem."

Luo Bai smiled and said, "You're busy with university coursework and writing books, aren't you a little short on energy?"

Shiyu didn't deny it, nodding and saying, "That's true. After all, the pressure in university is much greater than in high school. I don't want to just coast through life, so it's naturally more tiring. But it's alright, they're all minor issues, and it's also partly because I wrote too fast. Writing fast naturally makes it easier to make mistakes, so I'll just slow down a bit later. Compared to me, Eriri is really exhausted; her new work hasn't even been officially serialized yet."

Since the New Year, Eriri has been working on her new manga, but because she has to come up with the plot all by herself and doesn't want anyone else to help, it's much more difficult for her than for Utaha.

However, the results should be coming out soon.

Volume 1: Chapter 1017 A Small Gathering (1/2)

A little while later, Machida Sonoko came over with a cup of coffee with ice.

"Here you go, Luo Jun. As you're used to, I haven't added any sugar or milk."

Taking the coffee and smelling it, Luo Bai smiled with satisfaction: "The coffee here at the library is still very good."

Machida Sonoko squinted and said, "After all, many people in the editorial department like to drink coffee, so we specially purchase high-quality coffee beans, which are all freshly ground."

After taking a sip, Luo Bai didn't say anything more, letting Machida Sonoko and Shiwa continue discussing the improvement of the novel. He then randomly picked up a light novel published by Shinazugawa Bunko on Machida Sonoko's table and started reading.

Yes, it's a very common campus romance light novel, a theme that's been prevalent in the light novel world these days.

However, the book that Luo Bai was looking at was quite well-written, much better than the ones Shi Yu had bought before to learn about popular themes in the industry.

If the quality continues to be stable, and they write five or six volumes, there's still a good chance they'll qualify for a manga adaptation. After all, there are plenty of light novel adaptations every season these days.

However, there are still fewer campus romance novels than isekai (another world) novels.

Every time a new season of anime is released, even if you've read the original work, you still have to go through a lot of searching to find one or two decent ones.

Fifteen minutes later, Shiyu and Machida Sonoko finished their discussion, wrote down the key points in their notebooks, and then tugged at Luo Bai's arm.

"Luo Jun, I'm all set here~~"

Luo Bai immediately closed the light novel, put it back on the table, and looked at Machida Sonoko, saying, "Editor Machida, would you like to have dinner together tonight?"

Machida Sonoko laughed and said, "Aren't you going home? I heard about this from Shiyu. You know, Luo-kun, you have two pregnant women in your family. And won't my coming along disturb your time together?"

Luo Bai shrugged: "It's okay. It wasn't just me and Shi Yu today. You know Wu Ci and You Ci, right? They were recording a new album today, and I invited a few of them to dinner tonight."

"Sigh... I know those girls, they're really popular right now. They've had the biggest surge in popularity and broken into the mainstream this first half of the year, along with the band Bond. Are they recording a new album now?"

Luo Bai smiled and nodded: "Yes, some of them are previously released singles, and the rest are all new songs. Putting everything else aside, their creative inspiration really never stops. As for the Nijita Band, Nijika and the others are studying in Chiba and don't have work today, so they couldn't come. Nina and the others are active in Tokyo, and I haven't seen them for a while. Since we have time tonight, we can naturally have dinner together. So, Machida, would you like to come?"

Since it wasn't a romantic getaway for just the two of them, Machida Sonoko naturally wouldn't refuse.

"Sure, I'd love to join if someone's treating!" Machida Sonoko said happily. "Are we leaving now?"

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Luo Bai glanced at the time on his watch and said, "No rush, there's still some time before dinner. Renna and the others haven't finished recording yet, and Editor Machida, you're probably still working, right? Shiyu and I will do our own thing, you can help us for now."

Machida Sonoko nodded: "Alright, then I won't entertain Luo-kun. You're already familiar with this place, so you guys can have fun on your own."

After saying that, he quickly picked up the materials in his hand and went to find the editor-in-chief.

As an editor whose career is currently thriving, Machida Sonoko has quite a few authors under her supervision. Right now, she's going to talk to the editor-in-chief about the progress of the other authors' novels.

As for Shiyu's works, Shiyu now has her own mature writing style, and her popularity and sales speak for themselves, so there's not much to worry about.

Linking arms with Luo Bai, Shi Yu picked up the light novel that Luo Bai had been reading.

"This novel was published by a new author signed by Sister Yuanzi, and it's selling quite well. It's considered a well-written light novel within this genre. Of course, it still can't compare to mine."

Luo Bai chuckled and said, "That's true, our teacher Xia Shizi is really amazing!"

At 5:30, Machida Sonoko finished get off work, and the three of them left Shinazugawa Bunko and headed to the restaurant that Luo Bai had booked.

When they arrived, Ren and her group of five had already come over.

After sitting down and introducing Machida Sonoko to everyone, Luo Bai looked at Momoka and asked, "How's the recording of the new song going?"

Tao Xiang gave a thumbs up and said, "The progress is good, but it's a bit difficult to balance studies. Compared to last year, there's basically no free time."

In May, Momoka was admitted to the Composition Department of Tokyo University of the Arts and began her university life.

Although Nangong Nayue's recommendation played a role, Momoka's own abilities were recognized by the school during the assessment.

During this time at school, he was also highly regarded by several professors in the composition department.

As for Ash, he has now enrolled in Toyonosaki High School and is a first-year student.

Rupa was the only one left who had finished university. Instead of pursuing further education, he learned bass from a bass teacher at the company.

Once everyone had arrived, Luo Bai immediately asked the waiter to serve the dishes.

The dishes were ordered when we booked the private room; they were all the restaurant's signature dishes, and the portions were very generous.

After the dishes were served one by one, everyone began to eat.

Subaru also looked at Luo Bai and asked curiously about the situation of the pregnant Oguri Hat and Haruno.

Luo Bai said with a smile, "My belly is starting to show. You'll see when you come over this weekend."

After swallowing the meat in her mouth, Renna asked curiously, "So when is the baby due? In December?"

Luo Bai nodded: "It'll be around December, but these days Yang Nai has been discussing with Oguri Hat whose child will be born first. She really wants her son to be the eldest."

Subaru's eyes widened: "Sigh... you know it's a boy or a girl too?"

Utaha chimed in, "Oh right, Oguri is carrying a girl, and just as she wished, it will indeed be a pony girl. Ah, but in that case, the future child won't be able to participate in the races here. If she wants to compete, will she have to go to Treson Academy?"

Luo Bai peeled a piece of meat off a king crab leg for Shi Yu and said, "That's true. If the little one wants to be a racehorse girl like her mother when she grows up, then it would be better for her to go to Treson Academy. But we don't know yet, we'll have to wait at least ten years."

Shi Yu counted on her fingers and said, "Ten years from now, I'll be 29 years old. I wonder what we'll be like in ten years."

Volume 1: Chapter 1018 Yang Nai's Question (2/2)

Luo Bai didn't know what things would be like in ten years, but he felt that everyone would remain the same. Now, Shi Yu and Yukino had all practiced the improved breathing technique and mastered magic, so their physical abilities were far superior to what they used to be.

Conservatively speaking, one's overall appearance won't change much before the age of forty; at most, one's temperament will become more mature.

"Ten years from now~~"

Rupa took a sip of his drink, a hint of curiosity in his eyes. "I wonder if our band will still be around ten years from now?"

Nina clenched her fist and said with a determined look, "Absolutely! And we will definitely become a super awesome band!"

Momoka smiled and said, "As expected of Nina, you're always so determined. Good luck!"

As he spoke, he downed the entire beer in his glass in one gulp.

"Ahhh, that feels great!"

Renna watched as Momoka picked up the wine bottle and poured herself another glass of wine, and couldn't help but say, "Momoka-neechan, don't get drunk!"

"Okay, okay~~"

Tao Xiang casually agreed, but in the blink of an eye, she drank another half cup.

Seeing that Momoka looked like she was about to drink a few more bottles, Nina couldn't help but say, "If you get drunk, I'll just leave you in the living room when we get home and make you sleep on the floor!"

"Hehe, don't be like that. I don't have class tomorrow morning, so it's okay to talk a little longer, it's okay~~ Rencai, you can drink with me too!"

"I'm not drinking it! I have homework to do when I get back, and I can't be late this morning!"

Last time, when drinking at Luo Bai's house, even though she only drank a little bit, she still got drunk. This made Ren Cai not like drinking anymore, and she didn't like the feeling of being drunk.

Luo Bai didn't care about so much. After Tao Xiang handed him the wine bottle, he poured himself a glass as well.

As for Shiyu's editor, Machida Sonoko, she had already started drinking and had even joined Rupa, chatting and drinking together.

The meal lasted from 6 p.m. until after 8 p.m.

As for Renna and the others, Momoka and Rupa, who can drive, had been drinking, so Luo Bai naturally wouldn't let them go back on their own. He directly called the driver from his family's company to drive them back to their dormitory.

He and Shiyu drove Machida Sonoko home first, then bought some things along the way before heading home.

When I got home, everyone was chatting in the living room.

Yukino and the others didn't come over for dinner after class; instead, they went straight home and ate dinner there.

After Luo Bai sat down, Yukino sniffed his scent and said, "Didn't we say we'd drink?"

Luo Bai smiled and said, "There's a pregnant woman at home. Even if she drank it, I would remove the taste, and I've already used magic to sober her up. I only drank one bottle of beer, so no one will be affected."

Looking around, he noticed only Oguri Hat was behind him and asked, "Where's Haruno? Is she resting?"

Medea, who was explaining magic to Philon, said, "I'm with Artoria, discussing video editing with her."

After becoming pregnant, Oguri Hat still had to go to school and do other things, while Haruno was strictly forbidden by her mother from going to the company and could only stay at home. So she found something to do and helped Artoria manage her video account.

Patting 02's little head as it leaned closer, Luo Bai said, "Then I'll go up and take a look."

Going upstairs to Artoria's room, Luo Bai knocked and entered.

Artoria's room has changed a lot since she moved in.

The color scheme is naturally not the pink tone typical of girls, but...

Whether on the table or by the bedside, there are lion dolls of various shapes and sizes.

Artoria, the King of Knights, has two hobbies besides eating: lions.

After settling in, whenever I see a nice lion doll or ornament while out and about, I always buy it to collect.

Luo Bai was naturally very supportive of her hobby, so the room was almost full of it. There was also a lion doll that was nearly a meter tall on the bed, which immediately caught Luo Bai's eye when she entered.

Luo Bai walked over and picked up the large lion plush toy, then looked at Artoria and asked, "With such a big plush toy on the bed, it's not convenient to sleep at night, is it?"

Artoria laughed and snatched the doll away, hugging it to her arms and saying, "It's okay, you can hug it like this."

Gently pinching Artoria's cheek, Luo Bai walked over to Yang Nai, pulled her into his arms, and touched her slightly protruding belly, asking, "Did you move today?"

Yang Nai nodded happily: "Yes, it moved a few times when it woke up before its afternoon nap, but it didn't react much for dinner. Xiao Bai, Xiao Bai, did you buy the food I asked you to buy?"

"Don't worry, I bought everything. The milk tea and daifuku are downstairs. Come down and eat when you're done."

"It's almost done. We're just working on improving the shots and working on the opening script. Artoria's performance in front of the camera is already quite good, but there's still room for improvement. These are things we can work on gradually, no need to rush."

As she spoke, she hugged Luo Bai's neck and gave him a hard kiss on the lips.

"Hehe, didn't I go to dinner with Renna and the others today? How come I didn't even get a chance to snag one or two of them?"

Luo Bai gently tapped Yang Nai's forehead and said, "What do you take me for? I just wanted to catch up with them after not seeing them for a while."

"Hmm~~Really? Don't you have anyone you like?" Yang Nai pinched Luo Bai's cheeks with both hands and said slyly, "I think An He and Subaru are pretty good girls, and you also like long black hair, right?"

After saying that, she tossed her long, black hair.

"You..."

Luo Bai shook his head, too lazy to say anything more, and simply picked up Yang Nai, called to the smiling Artoria, and went downstairs from the room.