Life in Tokyo starting as a child star

"I just went out and bought clothes for my nephew. Because the size was not right, my nephew couldn't change into it, so he insisted on wearing that clothes. That's why the situation just happened?"

After listening to Kitachi Ariha's explanation, Chiyo Kojima looked suspicious.

Not to mention that it was a bit strange that the aunt who lived with her didn't even know the size of her nephew.

More importantly - Beicheng Youbo took the initiative to go out?

Will Kitazumi Yuha, who is unwilling to discuss a publishing contract face-to-face and never even comes out of his room on weekdays, be willing to go out?

Couldn't you find a more credible reason for lying?

Doesn't she know what Beicheng Yuha's private life is like?

Chiyo Kojima was a little strange and felt that Kitazumi Ariha was most likely lying.

only.

Looking at Beicheng Yuha's pitiful and innocent expression

Chiyo Kojima couldn't help but shook his head.

This expression doesn't seem to be fake at all.

Could it be that I really made a mistake?

Too.

I have been working with Kitachi Ariha for two years.

She is quite clear about the character of the other party.

It can be said that it is difficult for Beicheng Youbo to catch a kitten or puppy.

Not to mention letting Beicheng Yuha attack his nephew.

No matter how you think about it, you must be overthinking it.

Chiyo Kojima thought so.

Kitumi Minoru's voice also came from the side.

"Editor Kojima, if you don't mind, please use tea. It's a bit hot, so please be careful."

"Why?"

Looking at the hot tea brewed in front of me and the snacks that were served later.

Chiyo Kojima couldn't help but take a second look at Kitumi Minoru who cleared the table in a crisp and neat way, and was surprised.

This kid is so capable.

It feels much more reliable than Kitagawa Ariha.

But that's it.

Chiyo Kojima took a sip of tea.

In other words, they are just a little more capable than the average child.

Looking at it this way, he looks about eight or nine years old.

It's impossible for Kitagawa Ariha to really smile at an eight or nine-year-old child like she wrote about "Honami", right?

As an editor, she should have confidence in her authors.

Chiyo Kojima was completely relieved and thought that he had indeed overthought it. After drinking this cup of tea, he planned to talk to Kitazumi Ariha about the royalties of the new book and the royalties.

Then

Then her expression changed.

Because looking at it from her perspective.

Just in time to see Kitachi Ariha squinting his eyes and secretly smiling "hehehe" at Kitachi Minori's small back, he even felt like his saliva was about to flow out.

no? Is there a teacher Bo?

Chiyo Kojima was stunned for a moment.

As an editor, should you have confidence in your own authors?

But Beicheng Yuha looked like he was going to attack his nephew in the next second.

How can she have confidence?

Could it be that Kitachi Ariha is really going to go astray?

She couldn't help but open her mouth.

"Teacher Aribo?"

Hearing Chiyo Kojima's voice, Kitazumi Yunami, who was still peeping in fascination, turned her face to the side. Only then did she realize that her editor-in-chief was staring at her with increasing suspicion.

Until then.

Only then did Beicheng Yuha realize what stupid thing he had just done.

She looked flustered and hurriedly began to explain.

"That's not what you think! Editor Kojima! I was right just now! It's just because my nephew is too sensible, so he smiled happily!"

"Is your smile of relief enough to make your mouth water? Teacher Aribo, what's going on with that look in your eyes?"

"The look is just the doting look an ordinary aunt would have for her nephew!"

"Pampering...? But why can I only see desire in Teacher Aribo's eyes?"

"I"

This immediately made Beicheng Yubo stutter.

She hesitated and couldn't formulate an explanation for a long time.

This expression made Chiyo Kojima cover her face.

It's broken. It's broken.

The author of his own novel may have really developed a quirk of being interested in children!

She couldn't help but speak, wanting to give Beicheng Yuha a chance to defend herself.

"Teacher Aribo, you are also an adult. You are not really interested in your nephew, are you? You should know that you may hurt Beicheng-kun."

As soon as I heard the words 'It may hurt Beicheng-kun'.

Kitazumi Ariha, who had been hesitating and stammering, suddenly stood up.

This time is completely different from before.

Beicheng Yuhao didn't feel confused at all.

"What are you talking about? Editor Kojima?"

Her face, as beautiful as the bright moon, was full of determination.

This unconfused expression even moved Chiyo Kojima.

Then.

Under the watchful eye of Chiyo Kojima.

Beicheng Youha pressed his hand on his bulging chest, and opened his pink lips with an extremely determined expression.

"Editor Kojima, I don't care what you think of me, but I definitely can't hurt Minoru-oh?"

At the end of the words, there was a strange pause in the voice.

the reason is simple--

"Aunt Youbo, this is the fruit platter."

Kitazumi happened to come over with a platter of cut fruits.

He placed it in front of Kitazumi Yuha and gave her a pure smile.

This overly clean smile.

Just for a moment, Beicheng Yuhao's face was full of determination, as if he would not be shaken even if he stepped on a knife, and everything melted at this moment.

All that was left was her scratching her head and smiling sheepishly at her nephew.

"."Chiyo Kojima.

She expressionlessly took out her cell phone, preparing to call the police with one hand again.

This action was naturally noticed by Beicheng Yubo.

"Wait, Editor Kojima! You have to believe me."

"I also want to believe Teacher Ariha! But from the performance just now, I can't find anything that makes Teacher Ariha trustworthy!"

yes!

He actually gave a child that kind of smile that said, "Eat everything and wipe it clean."

She would only be willing to believe Beicheng Yubo if she had a brain convulsion.

As the editor-in-chief, she cannot watch the author she is responsible for making mistakes again and again! While the other party hasn't gone too far astray yet, she just writes it in the book, and she wants to quickly bring Beicheng Yubo back to the right path.

The two people were in a stalemate at this moment.

The heater was nearly knocked over.

It was at this time——

"It's too noisy! I'm still memorizing the script for the third episode of "Little Cafeteria"! Sister Chiyo, Aunt Aribo, can you two be a little quieter when they are talking about things?"

Well--

I would have been as whiny as a child like this.

As an adult, Chiyo Kojima ignored it completely.

But the moment she saw Kitumi Minoru's frowning eyebrows and dissatisfied eyes walking out of the room.

The aura that was originally reserved for 'adults' was inexplicably lower than the opponent's.

She was a little confused - why could a child give her such a sense of oppression?

Suppressed by this inexplicable pressure.

Chiyo Kojima instinctively wanted to apologize.

But her 'sorry' was just a sound.

On the other side, Kitachi Ariami was sitting next to the heater at an extremely horrifying speed under her shocked gaze.

"I'm sorry! Minoru-chan!"

"."Chiyo Kojima.

Looking at Kitazumi Yuha's apology, it was too skillful.

Look at Kitaki Minoru who is standing by the door with a sullen face, staring here.

Chiyo Kojima is really confused.

Originally, she thought that Kitazumi Yuha had used some tricks to kidnap her nephew, Kitazumi Minoru.

Even in her mind, the theory that Beicheng Minoru was a 'victim' was firmly established.

result

What is the power relationship in this family?

"Oh - it turns out there was an argument about the different sizes of clothes."

Listening to the explanations of Kitazumi Ariha and Kojima Chiyo, Kitazumi showed an expression of sudden realization.

Too.

In the past, everyone would have misunderstood the situation.

In addition, the identity of a child is really sympathetic, and people with a slight sense of justice will probably find ways to help.

but--

"If that's the case, then Aunt Youbo, can't you just tell me directly and then I'll explain?"

"Uh--because Minori-chan said she wanted to read the script for "Little Cafeteria", so I..."

Beicheng Yuhao lowered his head pitifully.

"."Chiyo Kojima.

Looking at the twenty-six-year-old Kitazumi Ariha, he is still being 'taught' by the nine-year-old Kitazumi Minoru.

Kojima Chiyo already didn't know what to say.

Mainly because why should a child named Minoru Kitachi sit on the head of the Kitachi family?

Sitting on the main seat, Beicheng Youbo actually has no objection at all?

The power relationship in this family is too twisted, right?

Just these few minutes.

Chiyo Kojima has already understood the power relationship of the Hokkai family, and feels guilty for wrongly blaming Hokkaido Arami before.

But she hasn't blamed herself for two minutes yet.

Beicheng Minoru on the other side turned his head again.

"I'm sorry, Sister Chiyo, my Yubo is one of those children who is not very good at talking, and is very clumsy in explanations, so please don't take it offence, and have a good relationship with her in the future, okay?"

His voice paused slightly and then he added.

"However, you two are obviously good partners at work, how could you quarrel over trivial things? We should avoid situations like the one just now. Do you understand? Sister Chiyo."

"Huh? Oh, I'm sorry about that."

Because Kitami Minoru plays the role of 'parent' too naturally.

Chiyo Kojima even subconsciously apologized.

But she quickly reacted.

no?

Where are you from daddy?

And why do I, an outsider, have to be disciplined? !

She wanted to talk.

But looking at Beicheng Shimi, he looked "kind and cheerful" and "teaching earnestly".

I do not know what happened.

She couldn't say a word she wanted to say.

He could only take advantage of the opportunity when Kitaki Minoru got up to clear the fruit plate.

Chiyo Kojima returned to a more comfortable posture from sitting upright.

She couldn't help but lower her voice.

"Um. Is your nephew like this at home on weekdays?"

"yes."

Beicheng Yuhao's fair and delicate face was not only not angry at all, but full of excitement.

She hummed a little tune and asked proudly.

"How is it? Editor Kojima, my nephew is very mature."

This is more than mature!

Isn't that just too mature? !

Because of his career as an editor, it’s not like Chiyo Kojima has never come into contact with precocious children in the industry.

But there is no one with the kind of aura that Kitumi Minoru has.

Not only Kitachi Ariha, but even a competent adult like her was completely suppressed.

Chiyo Kojima couldn't help but shook his head, then straightened his expression.

"Teacher Youbo, the main reason I came here this time is to discuss with you the remuneration issue for "Her and Him"."

Not the same as before.

Chiyo Kojima is still very serious about work.

She looked at Beicheng Yuha, waiting for the other party's response.

But he hasn't waited for Beicheng Yuha's answer yet.

A curious voice came from the other side.

"Remuneration issue? I remember that the price of publishing houses nowadays is basically 5,000 yen for a piece of manuscript paper with 400 words, right?"

"Huh? Does Beicheng-kun also do research on the publishing industry?"

Chiyo Kojima looked at Kitazumi with some surprise.

She was actually just about to explain this to Beicheng Yuha.

After all, the other party is just a novel author who has never been out of the house. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a useless novelist. He does not care about these things at all.

So.

Every time he discussed these matters with Kitacumi Ariha, Kojima Chiyo had to explain it from the most basic concepts to Kitacumi Ariha, which took at least three or four hours, which was very troublesome.

"Mi-chan is so awesome! Even my aunt doesn't know about this!"

Looking at Beicheng Minoru, Beicheng Yuha blinked his big eyes.

Truly a little angel! He actually knows everything!

She was filled with admiration.

However, it was precisely this look of admiration that made Chiyo Kojima's blood pressure soar.

".As the author, you are the one who should know the most!"

She glared at Beicheng Yuha.

Then he continued to speak.

"The current price of the publishing house is indeed 5,000 yen for a manuscript paper with 400 words, but Teacher Ariha's situation is different. She is an author who signed a minimum guarantee contract with our company, so we will charge 5,500 yen for a manuscript paper with 400 words. She was offered a royalties in yen.”

"400 words for 5,500 yen?"

Kitaki Minoru was a little surprised.

"She and Him" ​​has a total of 253,200 words.

Calculate it according to this.

In terms of royalties alone, Beicheng Youbo made a net profit of nearly 3.5 million yen.

Even if personal income tax is removed.

Kitazumi Ariha could also get about 2.9 million yen.

Writing novels in Japan is extremely profitable.

This does not include royalties, electronic royalties and other things.

If these are included, "Her and Him" ​​is estimated to easily exceed 10 million yen, and 15 million yen is not necessarily certain - it is much higher than what he had predicted before.

He was filled with wonder.

Similarly, in order to protect the interests of Beicheng Aribo.

He simply put down the script of "Little Canteen" temporarily and assisted in the discussion.

And this did not occur to Chiyo Kojima.

Her original plan was to finish the negotiation in about three or four hours and leave from Beicheng's house.

But Beicheng was there to help.

It only took her an hour to finalize royalties and electronic royalties.

This kid is not only mature in dealing with people.

Even in the more sensitive financial transactions, he is quite skilled.

If it weren't for the fact that he was only eight or nine years old.

Chiyo Kojima even doubted whether the other party was an adult with dwarfism.

But compared to Kitaki Minoru.

In fact, what surprised Chiyo Kojima even more was that compared to before.

Today's Beicheng Yubo is actually a lot more outgoing.

Although she still stuttered sometimes when speaking, she still seemed a little afraid of strangers.

But when communicating with others.

At least her eyes weren't as evasive as before.

The voice no longer has that shaky taste.

This change was indeed beyond Chiyo Kojima’s expectations.

So I took advantage of Kitaki Minoru turning around to do some work.

Unable to suppress the curiosity in her heart, she took the initiative to step forward and lower her voice.

"Teacher Aribo, I think you've changed a lot, haven't you? You've suffered a lot, right?"

"Huh? Well, you have suffered a lot."

Hearing Chiyo Kojima's words, Kitazumi Yuha was stunned for a moment.

In order to be able to communicate with Chiyo Kojima like I do now.

She really suffered a lot.

When Kitacumi was not at home, she would always go out alone, trying to integrate into the society again, and even secretly took a job in a convenience store without telling Kitumi.

Some customers were also very dissatisfied with her stammering voice.

She even received a lot of scolding.

I have also been fired from many stores.

but--

Beicheng Youbo's crystal clear eyes secretly glanced at Beicheng Minoru who was busy in the kitchen.

"I think it's all worth it."

Right now it’s just about buying clothes. But in the future, she will do more for Kitumi.

After saying this.

She rubbed her white palms nervously and shyly.

That face as transparent as white jade.

He showed a particularly awkward and shy smile that was not good at expressing his emotions.

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