Reborn in Tokyo after picking up Sayu who ran away from home

Chapter 185 The small theater of the editorial department

"Hurry up and introduce your little lover to the publishing house! Xiaoshi——!"

After a brief silence.

"Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-"

A blind tone came from the receiver, and the call was unilaterally terminated.

"Hello? Xiaoshi—?"

Inside the Undead River editorial department.

A mature woman with short hair - Machida Sonoko continued to ask questions on the phone, but the only answer was the rhythmic blind voice.

"Ah~ I seem to be angry, Xiaoshi. Could it be that I disturbed her?"

Although he said so on his mouth, there was no embarrassment on his face. Instead, it seemed like a kind of teasing between a girlfriend and a friend.

After just casually laughing a few times, she put the phone back on the landline with a little helplessness, then leaned her body against the back of the chair, and gave a long stretch.

"Hmm~~huh."

A tired yawn came out of his mouth and sounded in the brightly lit office.

The curves of the still pretty body were revealed with the movements of the master.

A neat black professional suit, which is rare for a publishing house editor, wraps his body, and the heels on his feet are slightly lower.

The makeup on the face is light, but if it is paired with the short and sassy hairstyle, it will make people look lively and unrestrained.

Although the age seems to be slightly over thirty, but as a woman's recognized secret, only the person concerned can know the exact number.

At this time, there were very few people still in the editorial department. The other editors all made appointments to have a drink somewhere to relieve the fatigue of the day's work. Only Machida Sonoko was still busy at her desk.

And right now, she was staring left and right at the computer screen on the table, as if she wanted to research some flowers.

Of course, there was no third world miracle in the end.

The only thing that catches my eyes is an exquisite picture that I don't know whether it should be a comic or a wallpaper.

"Click, click——"

Slightly slide the mouse with the hand to minimize the many documents and emails on the screen, and enlarge the work Shiwa sent.

—— "Love Metronome Sayuka Book (Pure Version)"

On the copyright page, the name of the society to which it belongs and the pen name of the creator are clearly indicated, namely "egoistic-lily" and "Eromanga".

Looking at it, a sigh came out of his mouth.

"Oh~~ I didn't expect that "Mr. Eromanga" could be so powerful. I always feel that if there are such illustrations, even the novel doesn't seem to be too important. It's like a monster. "

Rubbing her sore eyes, she sighed with emotion at the picture on the screen.

As a light novel editor, Sonoko Machida is no stranger to those illustrators who specialize in drawing illustrations for novels. She has seen countless works of various styles, and there are many amazing talents among them.

It also allowed her to develop a precise eye.

But in his nearly ten-year career, he has never seen such a creator.

Just seeing the other party's work, she couldn't help but want to immerse herself in it.There is even a faint feeling that I seem to be the protagonist in it.

Until now, there seems to be a faintly charming confession echoing in her ears.

The warm sunset shines on the body, the tip of the nose is the salty sea breeze, and the soft and fine gravel gently wraps the soles of the feet.

Gives a feeling of being there.

Let her, an older single dog, also experience the taste of love.

This is more than just a visual treat.

For example, the impact of this work is not limited to the physical level, but has reached the level of the spiritual level.

"Really, not scientific at all!"

Machida Sonoko couldn't help but let out a sigh, and patted her cheek and said: "Is it because I lived alone for too long, it actually made me want to find someone to fall in love with."

There was some self-doubt in his tone.

However, if she was to see another version of this work, and after knowing a certain girl's reaction to it, I'm afraid she would not think so.

At this moment, a middle-aged man's voice suddenly sounded behind her.

"It's really surprising that you're still working after all this time, Machida-kun."

"what--!?"

Machida Sonoko, who was concentrating on something, trembled suddenly, and was taken aback.

Turning her head reflexively, what came into her eyes was a gray-haired old man in a striped casual suit, who was looking at her with squinted eyes.

With a subconscious change in expression, Sonoko Machida stood up from her seat, put on a polite but insincere smile and said, "Good evening, Editor-in-Chief Yamashina, are you still here?"

The visitor smiled and nodded, "I was planning to go home, but I suddenly wanted to take another look at this place before leaving, and I happened to see you, so I said hello. But——"

Opening one eye slightly, the middle-aged man named Shan Ke continued: "Although you don't seem to welcome me very much."

"No, there is no such thing."

Machida Sonoko's expression became more respectful, and she put her hands together in front of her lower abdomen and said, "I should say congratulations on your promotion, editor-in-chief Yamashina... no, it's the director."

While she was saying this, there was a little devil with horns deep in her heart who was shouting happily.

That's right, although there is a subordinate relationship between the two, this does not prevent Machida Sonoko from hating the person in front of her.

After all, what I want to say is that the old man made the decision to cut the third volume of "Metronome of Love" in half, so the two are out-and-out enemies!
"After all, the original transfer to the light novel editorial department was just a turnaround, and the animation department is next."

Yamashina said unhurriedly: "However, I was able to become the director in such a short period of time because I improved the performance in this editorial department in a short period of time. In retrospect, it was all the efforts of everyone."

Machida Sonoko lowered her head slightly, "Thank you for your compliment."

The little devil inside: 'Those efforts were not made for you (growling)! '

"anyway……"

As if thinking of something, Yamashina suddenly showed admiration on his face, "The recent style of "Love Metronome" has also changed suddenly. Not only is the plot tension stronger than before, but the setting of the new heroine Zhenyu is also very good. It must be compared to For Sayuka, young people should like Maui more, right?"

"???"

Looking at the enthusiastic boss and enemy in front of her, Machida Sonoko couldn't help but have a series of question marks on her head.

'What is this uncle talking about, obviously that work was almost killed by you! ' She slandered secretly in her heart, and her smile also became a little stiff.

But due to the difference in status, there was no way to refute it, so I could only chat with the other party in embarrassment.

It went on like this for about three to five minutes.

Shanke seemed to say casually: "Take it as a reward for all the time, I strongly recommend you to the higher-ups, and if nothing else happens, you will be the deputy editor-in-chief of the editorial department from next month."

"Aha--!?"

Machida Sonoko's expression froze on her face, "But didn't the HR department say it was the director...?"

The other party responded with a smile: "Originally that's the case, but I think Machida-kun's ability can be the deputy editor. If everything goes well, you should be able to become the editor-in-chief next year."

"…………what?"

Machida Sonoko murmured, her expression completely lost.

'Don't suddenly increase my workload!The idiot! ? 'This idea can't help but arise from my heart.

Seeing this, Yamashina asked: "..."Don't suddenly increase my workload! You idiot!?" Is this your reaction? "

"No! I didn't feel that 'asshole'! " Machida Sonoko retorted subconsciously, but on the contrary, she inadvertently expressed her inner thoughts,

"........."

In this regard, Shan Ke couldn't help being slightly silent.

Unexpectedly, instead of being annoyed by the other party's disrespect, he suddenly smiled.

"Perhaps I may have done unnecessary things for you, but it is not a disadvantage to have real power?"

"Uh……?"

Facing the other party's gaze, he said word by word: "Right not only allows you to protect writers better than you do now, but also helps you fight against bossy bosses...at least that's what I think."

Hearing the other party's words, Machida Sonoko froze in place immediately.

"In short, that's all I want to say, so come on, Machida-kun, when we meet again next time, it should be the day when Kasumi Shiko's work is animated, right?"

"...I don't care if the animation is not very good-looking at that time. Goodbye then."

After finishing speaking, Yamashina waved his hand and walked directly outside, leaving Machida Sonoko with a chic back.

Looking at the back, Machida Sonoko stuck out her tongue and secretly made a grimace.

It wasn't until the last moment before the other party was about to step out of the editorial office that she bent slightly and bowed to the back.

At least for the first time, she didn't think that person was so annoying.

……

(End of this chapter)