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Ask him when he will update the next chapter.
On the sixth day, he panicked and sent three messages in a row: "Where is he?", "Did he quit?", and "Update soon, I can't sleep at night."
This morning, the other party sent me a message asking a question that seemed to have a deeper meaning.
"Are you even my reader? Why do I get the feeling that you... seem to be plotting something?"
Luo Chen chuckled to himself.
Kasumigaoka Utaha is quite clever, and he actually figured out some problems, but it doesn't matter, he won't feel guilty.
After a moment's thought, Luo Chen replied with a message:
Sorry, I've been too busy these past few days, participating in competitions and studying, and haven't had time to open Dengeki Bunko.
Kasumi replied instantly.
[Is it online?]
[Luo Chen]: "Well, but if you want to read the later chapters, you'll have to wait until after my mock exam tomorrow. Then I'll have time to write."
Of course, Luo Chen couldn't just write it himself; it was a simple matter of copying and pasting.
However, when it comes to writing, if you can't whet people's appetite, then you've already lost at least half the battle!
Having been accustomed to reading online novels, Luo Chen was well-versed in this art.
[Kasumi Shiko]: "Tomorrow's mock exam? Are you talking about the joint exam between Adachi Ward and the six schools in Kanagawa Prefecture?"
[Luo Chen]: "Huh? How did you know?"
Chapter 175 I want to meet up in person!!
"I will participate in the unified examination of the six schools."
"So, he's either from Adachi Ward, or Kanagawa or Chiyoda, which means he's not actually that far from me?"
In the dimly lit room, Kasumigaoka Utaha leaned on her desk, her cheek resting on one hand, her brows slightly furrowed.
After thinking for a moment, I replied.
【Xia Shizi】: "Because I also live in this area, but I'm not a second-year student, I won't be taking this exam."
Luo Chen: "I see."
For some reason, Kasumigaoka Utaha sensed from the other person's words that he didn't seem too surprised.
Kasumigaoka Utaha was slightly puzzled, but her attention was quickly drawn back to the novel...
[Xia Shizi]: "So, we can see a new chapter tomorrow?"
[Luo Chen]: "Of course, let's wait and see."
[Kasumi Shiko]: "But speaking of which, since you write so well, why don't you try publishing it on Dengeki Bunko? I'm sure this novel will get a great response, and it won't be any worse than the first part of my 'Love Metronome'."
[Luo Chen]: "I don't have time, and I don't have the mind to manage these things. I usually have other more important things to do."
[Xia Shizi]: "Writing a novel doesn't take much time at all. It would be a huge pity to stop updating this high-quality novel like this!"
[Luo Chen]: "I never said I was going to stop updating. I just didn't want to deal with all the trouble that would follow if I published it."
Kasumigaoka Utaha was speechless upon seeing Luo Chen's response.
But a somewhat crazy idea popped into my head.
If Luo Chen doesn't have time to manage these, how about she helps? She can post any updates Luo Chen makes!
Thinking this way, even Kasumigaoka Utaha herself didn't realize that she had accidentally typed out her thoughts as a line of text and sent it out.
When she realized this, Kasumigaoka Utaha cursed inwardly, "Wouldn't this kind of illogical help be obviously mistaken for a shameless bastard trying to take advantage of others?"
Without thinking, Luo Chen replied with three words.
【sure!】
Kasumigaoka Utaha was stunned.
[Luo Chen]: "If you're willing to help, that would be wonderful. After all, you're one of my favorite authors, and you can write such delicate works as 'Love Metronome.' I trust you a lot!"
[Xia Shizi]: "I misspoke just now. You should think about this matter carefully."
[Luo Chen]: "There's no need. Even if you really lied to me, at most I would only lose some money. Besides, I really trust you."
[Xia Shizi]: "Are you a kindergarten kid? Doesn't it seem stupid to say something like 'I trust you' so naively?"
[Luo Chen]: "...It's okay if you're not happy, but there's no need to swear at me. I consider you a very good pen pal. /rolls eyes"
[Xia Shizi]: "I apologize for my rudeness earlier."
[Luo Chen]: "Then let's do this. You help me publish this novel, and I'll update it every now and then. If I forget, just remind me. Also, I'll need your help with the rest."
[Luo Chen]: "By the way, haven't you been struggling with how to write the second part of 'Love Metronome'? I've said before that I might be able to help you. Let's talk about it properly when we have time later."
Kasumigaoka Utaha had never been particularly outstanding, and even when Luo Chen said he trusted her, her usually indifferent gaze suddenly brightened a bit.
[Xia Shizi]: "Really?"
[Luo Chen]: "It should be true. I'm not sure if it will really work, but at least it can provide you with a few novel ideas that are completely different from before."
【Xia Shizi】: "That's enough!!"
[Luo Chen]: "Alright, I have something to do here, let's talk next time."
[Xia Shizi]: "Wait a minute! Are you planning to use Luo Chen as your pen name? If I'm not mistaken, that's your real name, right?"
[Luo Chen]: "Just think of something for me, it's a small matter. I'm logging off now, bye."
[Xia Shizi]: "Shall I help?"
[Xia Shizi]: "A pen name is such an important thing!"
[Xia Shizi]: "Where is he?"
……
Kasumigaoka Utaha stared blankly at the message she had sent for a long time. After confirming that no one would reply, she rubbed her temples.
She subconsciously scrolled the mouse wheel to check her chat history with Luo Chen, and even she was quite surprised.
0 ··Requesting flowers····· ···
During this period of despair, I actually ended up chatting with a complete stranger, a pen pal, and talking about so much!
And inexplicably, he agreed to help the other party publish his novel.
Kasumigaoka Utaha thought this was a bit absurd.
But this fan pen pal named [Luo Chen] inexplicably really suited her taste, and every topic he brought up was exactly what she wanted to hear.
It's like knowing what she wants in advance and then deliberately guiding her in that direction... Maybe that's what tacit understanding is?
In short, Kasumigaoka Utaha thought that since she had already agreed to help publish the novel, she simply registered a new account and published it.
..... .... 0
Since Luo Chen will update again tomorrow, Kasumigaoka Utaha didn't hesitate to post the first ten chapters on the website.
At the same time, I called the editor on Line and asked them to help arrange a recommendation for this new novel.
The editor was quite surprised. It was rare for Kasumigaoka Utaha to send a message, and she thought it meant that the second part of "Love Metronome" was in the works, but she didn't expect it to be a new novel.
Because she was in a meeting, she didn't review Kasumigaoka Utaha's new novel in detail. Instead, she gave it a simple recommendation and decided to wait and see how the public reacted before making any further comments.
After giving the recommendation, the editor sent a heartfelt message reminding her: "Xia Shizi, you can't be distracted anymore. You need to focus more on the second part of 'Love Metronome,' especially before the fans of the first part are completely lost."
Kasumigaoka Utaha responded casually with "I understand".
The chat ends.
Kasumigaoka Utaha covered her forehead with both hands, lost in some painful thoughts about the plot, but soon she raised her head again.
His gaze turned toward the doorway.
How long has it been since you last went out?
An idea began to form in her mind.
It started growing wildly!
If Luo Chen could really help her with ideas for the second part of her novel, she wouldn't want to continue chatting with him online.
How about we meet in person?
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P.S.: Kasumigaoka Utaha is up!
Chapter 176 Love is a Gentle Disciple
After hanging up his chat with Kasumigaoka Utaha, Luo Chen simply copied five new chapters of the novel from the file library in advance.
After saving, I turned off the computer.
"The announcement for the Dragon King Challenge has been released."