They don't actually think I like them, do they?

In an interview, author Tappei Nagatsuki once said something to the effect that there are too many mindless and enjoyable isekai (another world) light novels these days, and he wanted to write something completely different to challenge the current isekai light novel market.

Therefore, the audience witnessed another extreme of isekai (another world) wish-fulfillment stories:

While other people's isekai protagonists are all getting carried away, slaying villains and having a harem of beautiful girls.

The protagonist of Re:Zero, Subaru, is dismembered, has his head blown off, is eaten, and has his internal organs dug out.

He was publicly humiliated in the arena, lost face in front of the female lead, and suffered countless mental breakdowns in countless reincarnations.

Wanting to commit suicide but unable to, and sometimes even being forgotten by the one you love...

Whether the author, Nagatsuki, managed to manipulate the mentality of his peers is unknown, but to make those who deeply love this work watch it with such fervor while being driven crazy by his mindset is truly amazing.

It's time for light novel readers, who have grown accustomed to the comforts of this world, to also enjoy this story.

002. Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- (Part 0)

Although Lin Han had not read the original Re:Zero novel in his previous life, the [Writing Skill Card] could only enhance his memory of the novels he had read.

But this isn't a big problem. Lin Han has watched the anime and some content creators' interpretations of the original story. With that, he has more than enough to make his mark.

After all, Lin Han wasn't just good at copying. The [Writing Skill Card] also gave Lin Han powerful writing abilities. As long as he had a plot in his mind, he could easily write it down.

Similarly, even if it's not a light novel adapted into anime, but also a visual novel, TV series, movie, etc., Lin Han can write it into a novel.

Lin Han divided the plot of the first part of the animation into six volumes. Since the first episode was as long as the following three episodes, Lin Han used the content of the first and second episodes as the first volume and wrote it in one night.

Over the weekend, Lin Han delivered the new volume of "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" and the first volume of "Re:Zero" to the editorial department.

JC Light Novel Club.

Upon learning that Coffee Sauce's new book had arrived at the editorial department, the seven or eight editors sitting around Bamboo Leaf Green all gathered around her, anxiously asking her questions.

"Have you read it? What's the subject matter this time?"

"Is it just a pornographic novel?!"

"Take it out and let me see! It's not even certain if it will pass censorship!"

All the editors were quite shocked that Orange Jam could update six volumes of novels in three months and still find time to write a new book.

In all our years in this industry, this is the first time we've seen someone work this hard!

They must be desperate for money!

Is your family drowning in debt, or did you get involved with something you shouldn't have, like white powder or FGO?!

"Wait, I haven't seen it yet!" Zhu Yeqing urged everyone to quiet down.

Few new books can attract so many editors to come and read them as soon as they arrive at the editorial office, like Coffee Sauce.

After all, Coffee Sauce's previous book, "How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend," brought so many surprises to everyone!

The surprises mentioned here are not all positive.

First of all, the writing style is explosive and the descriptions are bold, pioneering the trend of pandering to otaku light novels. If it weren't for the fact that the feminist version hadn't been developed in China yet, this kind of writing would definitely have been nailed to the cross and executed by feminists!

Then came the explosive popularity, setting a record for the highest first-week sales ever and bringing the niche genre of light novels into the mainstream.

It could be said that this novel, on the one hand, caused the editorial department to receive a large number of abusive and complaining letters every day, and on the other hand, it caused the entire editorial department's performance to soar.

It's something you both love and hate!

This feeling has directly heightened everyone's anticipation for Coffee Sauce's new book.

Zhu Yeqing placed the printed manuscript on the table so that other editors watching could see it.

"The title is—Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-".

Is it an isekai (another world) novel?

Everyone was quite surprised. The leap from campus novels to fantasy novels was quite significant!

"Coffee teacher is so daring! I can't even imagine the difficulty of crossing this subject matter!" Editor Niu Niu exclaimed.

"Oh? What does Teacher Niu Niu have to say?" another editor asked.

Niu Niu is the top editor for the fantasy category in the editorial department. Last year's champion of the Niu Award, Teacher Gong Ye, is a master of fantasy writing, and Niu Niu is his editor in charge.

Seeing that everyone's eyes were on him, Teacher Niu cleared his throat and said seriously,

"Writing about school life and writing about fantasy are vastly different things!"

"The former usually features high school girls, short skirts, black stockings, teachers, and forbidden love. The latter includes elves, nuns, princesses, succubi..."

"Who the hell asked you about erotica?!" the editor yelled.

"Is there any difference between what Coffee Teacher writes and erotic fiction?!" Niu Niu retorted, unconvinced.

"I've said it many times, Coffee Teacher's descriptions are just borderline, but the plot is never messed up!"

"Alright, alright, everyone, tone it down."

Zhu Yeqing tapped the table helplessly, and everyone quickly quieted down.

After all, Zhu Yeqing is the editor in charge of Coffee Sauce, and everyone is gathered here to read Coffee Sauce's new book, so we still have to give Professor Zhu Yeqing some face.

Turn the page down to read the Zhuyeqing (竹叶青) page.

The protagonist's name is Natsuki Subaru, an ordinary 21st-century boy. One day, he went to a convenience store to buy something, and as soon as he stepped out of the door, he was summoned to another world.

"It really is an isekai (another world) novel," Zhu Yeqing murmured.

Novels featuring protagonists who are reborn or transmigrate are quite popular on online novel websites like "7dian.com," but they are less common in light novels, which are primarily published as physical books.

In most fantasy novels, the protagonist usually grows up in a fantasy world and does not possess so-called "modern thinking." As a result, although the sense of immersion in the protagonist is not as strong as in time-travel novels, the sense of immersion in the worldview is more shocking to the reader.

Let's continue reading.

Upon arriving in this unfamiliar world, Natsuki Subaru quickly ran into trouble, being cornered in an alley by several thugs.

In a moment of crisis, a mysterious girl named Emilia appeared before Subaru Natsuki with the spirit cat Puck and saved him. To repay the girl's kindness, Subaru Natsuki traveled with her.

When Emilia expressed her confusion about Subaru's actions, Subaru explained that it was "doing a good deed every day."

By this point, the novel had already reached over ten thousand words.

Several editors seemed hesitant to speak.

Seemingly sensing everyone's thoughts, Zhu Yeqing asked Niu Niu,

"Teacher Niu Niu, is there anything you'd like to say?"

Niu Niu took a deep breath and said,

"That's it, the female lead has white hair!"

"Is that the point?!"

Editor Huomao then shared his thoughts.

"It's too bland, a bit cliché, not like the style of a coffee teacher."

Yes, it's too bland.

The novel, spanning tens of thousands of words, features a major conflict where the protagonist is bullied by a group of clown thugs in an alley, only to be rescued by Emilia!

Is this still the same Coffee Teacher who started writing about long legs in black stockings in the first two thousand words?

In fact, it can't be said that Coffee Sauce wrote it badly, because it's a very standard isekai (another world) novel template.

All I can say is, it's too perfect!

The next part of the story will probably involve Subaru Natsuki successfully helping Emilia find her things, and then the two of them developing feelings for each other.

Then you can fast forward to the scene where Subaru Natsuki is doing some indescribable things to Emilia's butt on the bed, while the little cat Puck is shyly covering his eyes and cheering them on...

That's a bit far-fetched.

However, the plot of a hero rescuing a damsel in distress, followed by a surge in affection and the two starting to have an ambiguous relationship, has always been a standard in fantasy novels!

Given Coffee Teacher's style, she might not write it like the one above!

"Turn the page quickly!" Niu Niu rubbed his hands together, already impatient!

003. Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- (Part 2)

"Quiet down."

Bamboo Leaf Green waved to the approaching Niu Niu, then turned to the next page.

In order to retrieve their lost medal, Emilia and Subaru Natsuki searched for a remote village.

According to reliable intelligence, Ferut, who stole the medal, is in a shop called "Lord Rom," a small shop that specializes in buying up dirt.

Along the way, Subaru Natsuki fully displayed his talkative nature, chattering incessantly around Emilia.

In particular, the line "This is the first time I've ever walked alone with a girl" perfectly reveals his nerdy nature, making everyone feel incredibly ashamed while also involuntarily raising the corners of their mouths slightly.

Having read this far, the nature of this work can be basically determined.

This is a lighthearted isekai adventure light novel.

These kinds of novels are usually quite heartwarming, funny and silly, and occasionally even have some fan service involving pretty girls, so they have always had a very considerable audience.

Now let's see how Coffee Sauce showcases the heroine's charm!

This is coffee sauce's specialty!

Although they had already read tens of thousands of words, the editors wouldn't leave until they saw Coffee Teacher's amazing skills!

With anticipation, everyone continued turning the page—

Under the cover of darkness, the two arrived at the old man's shop, and Natsuki Subaru suggested that he go in first.

Emilia unexpectedly agreed, which greatly surprised Subaru Natsuki. He smiled and said...

“I thought you would say something like, ‘Give it to a piece of trash like you? I’d laugh my head off,’ or something like that to slander me.”

Surprisingly, Emilia is an innocent and kind girl, so kind that even a talkative guy like Subaru Natsuki feels embarrassed.

She cheered Natsuki Subaru on and said that she would sincerely apologize to him for underestimating him before.

Natsuki Subaru nodded firmly, then pushed open the door and walked into the hut.

In the darkness, Natsuki Subaru held a flashlight and shone it around. Gradually, he seemed to feel himself stepping on something sticky.

The flashlight shone down, revealing a pool of bright red blood.

Before me, the old man sat slumped on the ground, his internal organs scattered everywhere. Huge gashes were visible in his neck and mouth, and copious amounts of blood were flowing down, dripping onto his thighs and the wooden floor.

No 21st-century otaku had ever seen anything like this before. Natsuki Subaru was completely terrified, gasping for breath and backing away.

Just then, a woman's cheerful voice came from behind.

"Now that you've seen it, I can't let you off the hook~"

A shadow flashed by, and Subaru Natsuki's abdomen was slashed open. The boy fell to the ground in pain, groaning. In his daze, he could see his large intestine bathed in blood.

At that moment, Emilia realized something was wrong, pushed open the door and came in, only to have her stomach slashed open as well, lying on the blood-soaked wooden floor...

"Wait a minute..."

Niu Niu clutched his head, leaning on the table for support.

"What's going on?! My stomach really ruptured?!"

The few lines contained so much information that no one had time to process it.

"What the hell???"

"Damn it! You scared the hell out of me! Is this some kind of horror novel?!"

"No, what about the fun adventure? What about the sweet romance?!"

"What kind of bizarre thing is this coffee teacher doing?!"

The editors were instantly stunned. In all their years of reviewing manuscripts, they had never seen anything like this!

The key is that it happens without warning, without any preparation, without any hesitation. It just appears suddenly, then stabs you, spilling your internal organs all over the floor, and the whole page is covered in the word "blood".