The Teacher is Not Interested in Your Love Story and the Second Illness

Natsuki nodded towards Machida Sonoko.

The two are not familiar with each other, but they met a few times when Xia Shu was still working at Hongsaka Zhuyin.

However, the relationship between Machida Sonoko and Benizaka Akane is extraordinary. They are not only college classmates, but also members of the Manga Research Club, and have participated in manga exhibitions together.From Benizaka Zhuyin's mouth, Machida Sonoko could often hear Natsuki's name.

"Oreki-sensei."

"At this time, there is no need to call me 'teacher', Xia Shizi."

Xia Shizi, that is, Xia Zhiqiu Shiyu nodded.

After the three of them were seated together, Sonoko Machida cut to the chase: "Oreki-kun, I invite you here this time to ask you to help Shi-chan and prevent her work "Love Metronome" from being cut in half."

"please continue."

Shi Yu's editor hopes that Xia Shu can help Shi Yu avoid being cut in half. Although this may sound strange, it is actually very normal. After all, she is not the editor-in-chief, but one of the three deputy editor-in-chiefs.

"Let me first introduce the current situation of Shijiang. Although the first volume of "Love Metronome" has good reader feedback, the sales volume is not very optimistic. Although the second volume is more exciting than the first volume, according to my opinion It is predicted that the sales of the second volume will not be much better, and it seems that the third volume will be cut in half.

Under such circumstances, Shi-chan had irreconcilable differences with the original editor on the plot of the second volume, so I took the initiative to take over Shi-chan because I am very optimistic about her.

After learning that Oreki-kun is now Shi-chan's teacher, I suggested that Shi-chan and Oreki-kun make friends, and then seek Oreki-kun's help. "

The competition in the light novel world is very cruel, and everything is based on profit.So if the sales are not good, no matter how optimistic Machida Sonoko is about Shiwa, it's useless.

Even the famous script writer Marudo, who likes to give players stomach medicine, is very worried that his first work will be cut in half after turning into a light novel writer. After learning that it will not be cut in half, he expresses I am 'excited beyond words'.

And Shiyu is just a pure rookie.

After listening to Machida Sonoko's explanation, Xia Shu nodded and said, "The reason why you came to me is because I used to be Miss Zhu Yin's assistant, right?"

"That's right, because as far as I know, Qian...Zhu Yin is training you as a student."

"However, there is one thing I need to say first."

Xia Shu paused, and raised his index finger, "Although Ms. Zhu Yin is not only a top producer and leader, but also a top painter and writer. However, I can neither draw nor write."

"I know that very well."

Sonoko Machida handed the second volume of "Love Metronome" to Natsuki, "Shi-chan's talent and level in writing are beyond doubt, and I can also help in this regard. Entrusting Oreki-kun, yes I hope Oreki-kun can sell the second volume well enough. Oreki-kun should be very good at such things."

Xia Shu didn't comment on Machida Sonoko's evaluation, but just looked down at the novel manuscript in his hand.Machida Sonoko and Shiwa didn't urge Natsuki, they just waited silently for Natsuki to finish the manuscript.

After a long time, Xia Shu asked Shi Yu: "What's your idea, Xia Shizi, for the plot after the second volume?"

"There is an outline and some detailed outlines, and the third volume is already half written."

"I want to see the outline and details."

Shiyu turned to look at Machida Sonoko, who asked, "Do you want to see the three-volume half-cut version, or the full version?"

"Waste..." Xia Shu pinched his face, took a deep breath, "It's the full version."

"Hehe~" Sonoko Machida chuckled and flipped through the documents in the bag, "It seems that Zhu Yin's influence on you is not small."

"It's normal, because I was learning from her for a while." Xia Shu took the manuscript and replied without looking up.

Near Zhu Zhechi, near the ink is black.

During the period of working for Zhu Yin, Xia Shu's behavior style also gradually changed to "Zhu Yin".After realizing this, Natsuki withdrew from the club.But when dealing with things similar to the work he did during that time, he would still inadvertently show Zhu Yin's behavior style.

After carefully reading the outline and part of the detailed outline, Xia Shu thought for a while, and then said: "What about the reward?"

Machida Sonoko was about to speak, but Shiwa suddenly said first: "As long as "Love Metronome" can be completed normally, I am willing to give Oreki-kun 4% of the royalties from "Love Metronome", and I can sign a contract."

"Shijiang!? Are you crazy? This is different from what we agreed on!"

Machida Sonoko looked at Shiwa with eyes that looked crazy.

Shiwa looked at Sonoko Machida seriously, "I'm serious, Ms. Machida. I just hope that "Love Metronome" ends normally."

"..."

Xia Shu was also taken aback by Shi Yu's price.

You know, light novel authors basically only rely on royalties.The royalties of traditional publications are 7% to 10% of the selling price, which will vary according to the author's reputation and the sales volume of the previous work, etc., while the selling price of a single light novel is generally around 600 yen.

As a new author, Shi Yu can only get 7% of the royalties, and she has taken out most of the profits.

In fact, there is also a reason why Shi Yu is angry because her former editor once said bluntly when she had a dispute with her about the plot: You can't sell a book like this, and the only thing waiting for you is to cut it in half!

For Shiwa, this is like pointing at her child and saying that your child will definitely grow up to be a waste.

After hesitating for a while, Xia Shu shook his head and said: "...Xia Shizi, the price you offered is very attractive. But I'm sorry, please forgive me for refusing."

"Why? It's because the price is not..."

"Because the price is too much, I can't afford it."

Shiyu looked at Xia Shu in surprise: "Ms. Oreki..."

"Don't mention the royalties, let's just give a clear price."

After Shiyu was silent for a while, her voice became a little heavy: "...So that's why Oreki-kun doesn't like my works, so he doesn't want royalties."

"No, you misunderstood."

Xia Shu paused, looked straight into Shi Yu's eyes, and said seriously: "I think your work will definitely sell well, and the cumulative sales volume will at least exceed 40 copies."