I refuse to be a plagiarist

Even if I can't let this guy in front of me serve and please me like a gigolo, it's pretty good to enjoy the service of a waiter.

However, in response to Yukinoshita Haruno's question, Hasegawa Hide gave her an answer she did not expect:

"No, I have something to do today, so I have to go home directly."

Sling the packed schoolbag over your shoulder.

Tonight, he made an appointment with the young lady from the editorial department to go to the restaurant to discuss the signing matters.

It is said that Chinese online literature has surpassed the rest of the industry by ten years. Compared to Japan's market trend of buying an illustration and giving away toilet paper for free, Hasegawa Hide has enough confidence to make a name for himself with this work that even impressed him back then.

[Although it is just a small step, it is a big step worth remembering for this period of life. ]

I sighed silently in my heart.

Even though his ideal has not yet become reality, at this moment, Hasegawa's heart is full of expectations and yearning for the future.

It is said that the face reflects the heart.

Under the influence of this thought, he even smiled in front of Yukinoshita for the first time.

“Then, I’m leaving.

See you tomorrow. "

"Oh, oh...bye."

He stared blankly at the boy's figure disappearing around the corner.

It was not until a long time later that Yukinoshita Haruno, who had realized the situation belatedly, suddenly came to her senses and was filled with uproar in her heart.

【Something's wrong! 】

He shook his head violently.

In her opinion, it is impossible for Hasegawa Hide, a man with expressionless face, to show an expression like that just now.

The calculating brain began to work in overclocking.

Sometimes it's not just girls' minds that are hard to guess. For Yukinoshita Haruno, this classmate Hasegawa is someone she can't help but want to dig deeper into.

[Could it be... because of what happened last night?! ]

Thinking of the other person's listless appearance at school during the day and considering the possibility of some affair, the girl's mood suddenly became bad.

Japan's sexual culture is quite open. Putting aside the various industrial chains, even among ordinary junior high school students, there are some ruthless people who are brave enough to taste the forbidden fruit with the opposite sex for the first time.

After entering high school, those restless young people will do some bold things.

"No, I have to go and see!"

He pulled out his cell phone and dialed his home number.

After making up a random excuse to fool around, Yukinoshita Haruno immediately left the classroom and followed the route someone took home...

Chapter 5: Meeting the Editor, the First Step for a Plagiarist

Curiosity will make a person want to continue exploring, and in the process of in-depth understanding, it is often very easy to create some subtle sparks.

Hasegawa Hide had no idea of ​​the various wild thoughts that Miss Yukinoshita had because of his smile.

After returning home and putting down his schoolbag, he changed into casual clothes and brought his printed manuscript with him to the agreed coffee shop in advance.

As a former loyal reader of "Battle to Break Through the Atmosphere", he had strong confidence in the quality of the work from the very beginning, and even felt that punching, electroshocking, and kicking Mount Fuji were just small cases.

However, in addition to the hardware requirements, communication with editors is also a very important part.

After all, humans are social animals.

If you don't have the capital to overturn the chessboard, then as a member of the "jianghu", you will naturally have to abide by certain established rules involuntarily.

[I hope it’s an editor who is easier to talk to…]

As for the information about this editor, the only thing he knew at the moment was that her gender was female.

My mood gradually became uneasy.

You know, what he "originally created" this time is a classic male-oriented novel. If the other party doesn't get the fun of it, it will definitely have a bad impact on subsequent developments.

This unknown and uncontrollable future made his originally hopeful mood become a little dull for a moment.

Subconsciously adjusting his collar, as if to divert his attention, the boy cast his gaze out the window.

Hasegawa Hide's profile was reflected in the glass window.

The unremarkable facial features do not seem to be stunning at first glance, but if you take a closer look, you will find that they are surprisingly attractive.

If you dress up carefully, you might be able to become a campus idol.

The busy streets are full of pedestrians hurrying by.

Some people are laughing and chatting, sharing the day's gains with friends; others are frowning, as if they are overwhelmed by some worries.

As time passed, the steaming coffee in the cup gradually turned cold.

Looking at the various aspects of life in the world, the boy felt as if he had understood something unconsciously.

[As expected...I will never work part-time again! ]

The idea in my mind gradually became firm.

Although it is possible to gain new interpersonal relationships, compared to these, he personally prefers to get rid of those constraints, use the limited time to do what he wants to do, and interact with people he likes to interact with...

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Hasegawa?"

A voice full of royal sister's aura sounded in my ears.

Following the direction of the voice, Hasegawa saw a mature woman in business attire.

The burgundy hair was tied up high at the back.

Although she was dressed very charmingly, Hasegawa felt an inexplicable feeling from her, as if she came from a wealthy family.

Just like...that Yukinoshita Haruno.

"Hello, may I ask......"

"Akinosaka Akane, the editor in charge of the discussion with you.

I'm sorry to have kept Mr. Hasegawa waiting for so long."

Put the handbag on the sofa beside you.

The pair of fleshy long legs wrapped in black stockings under the hip-hugging miniskirt also elegantly intertwined with each other's movements.

His every move and gesture shows his maturity as a social person.

Hasegawa Hide's intuition told him that the capable lady in front of him was definitely a strong and capable woman.

Well, that's also the type he's least good at dealing with.

Facing Akane Benizaka's slightly apologetic smile, he gently shook the hand she extended, and then began to explain naturally:

"That's not the case. I've only been here for a short while..."

"Hmm~

Lying is not good."

With a kind smile, Akane Benizaka looked into the boy's eyes and shook her head gently.

"Although I was surprised at how young Mr. Hasegawa was at first, it is undeniable that you are indeed a very gentlemanly person."

He pointed to the coffee on the table that had turned cold.

This silent evidence, in the few seconds of silence, seemed to be slapping someone's cheek.

"Oh... Oops, it looks like I've been discovered."

He spread his hands in a light-hearted manner.

Following this relatively friendly start, the negotiations between the two regarding specific matters gradually became formal.

Look carefully at the printed manuscript in your hand.

Even Akane Takasaka, who used to be a writer for women, had to admit that this story, which seemed to be of a completely different style, had a magical power that made people want to keep reading it.

"Mr. Hasegawa, did you really write this?"

"Of course, as you can see."

"Whoo~"

Patted her plump chest.

Faced with the boy's matter-of-fact answer, Akane Benizaka simply calmed herself down, and then there was a bit of eagerness in her eyes that had not been there before.

[Perhaps... this is the legendary genius boy in the industry. ]

I sighed silently in my heart.

Although he still looks very young, Akane Akasaka's intuition tells her that the young man in front of her is likely to create a storm in Japan's light novels.

As the editor of the other party, she was a witness to this storm!

The dimensionality reduction attack from another world deeply shocked the editor sister.

In this way, the next thing will naturally come naturally.

"......If nothing unexpected happens, you will receive a notification in your mailbox this weekend."

"Well, from now on, I'll be grateful for your guidance, Miss Hongsaka."

"Hehe... That's not the case. Mr. Hasegawa is really too polite."

......

After signing the relevant contracts and exchanging contact information, it was finally time for the two to part.

"Please walk slowly and be careful on the road."

I very politely escorted the editor sister to the taxi.

It was not until the car disappeared from sight that an expression of "the plan was understood" finally appeared on Hasegawa's face.

When signing the relevant contract, he wisely retained the adaptation rights of the work, knowing the lessons of the past. In this way, he would no longer have to run around for financial issues for a long time.

Once he has bread, he naturally has plenty of time and energy to pursue romance and dreams.

The pace gradually became lighter.

However, Hasegawa Hide didn't know that shortly after he left, an extremely familiar figure walked out from an inconspicuous corner opposite the cafe.

——Yukinoshita Haruno

There was a complex look in his eyes.

From then on, there was one more sulking person on this street.

Chapter 6: Under the Snow

What kind of person is Yukinoshita Haruno?

In terms of external conditions, she has outstanding looks, a good figure, is generous to others, and has excellent grades. She is an absolutely all-round beautiful girl. Calling her "the child of other people's family" cannot even fully express her excellence.

Her father is the president of a construction company and a county councilor. If we compare him to his father in China, he would probably be a government official who is privately involved in real estate and has all kinds of strange connections. Her mother is the president of a local association. Although she doesn't seem to have any remarkable qualities, she is actually a strong woman who controls most of the affairs in the Yukinoshita family.

Perhaps it is because there is such an extremely strong mother in the family, and influenced by her, the girl's smooth and eloquent appearance also has her own deep-seated persistence and stubbornness.

He is outstanding, independent, and his family conditions are enough to surpass most ordinary people...

Is it possible for such a girl to develop a crush on a man just because she wants to celebrate youth, like her classmates around her?

Perhaps other people would try to develop a pure and sweet love during their school days, but Yukinoshita Haruno would not do that.

At least…not now!

The reason why she felt jealous was, after all, due to a sense of frustration.

——Hasegawa Hide, who was not convinced by himself, seemed to have been overtaken by an "old woman" in private.

"cut!"

People were coming and going on the busy street, and next to the street lamp, the expression on the girl's face was as gloomy as water.