"Sometimes, I read light novels as well. Although I'm not as good as you or Mayuzumi, I still have good taste."
"Oh … it would be my pleasure." Seiji nodded as he walked over and placed the notebook on the table.
"Then please take a look and give me your review … I'm going to change clothes and get ready for work."
"Okay, go ahead."
Rika continued reading the notebook after watching him leave.
"It's all handwritten, and the handwriting is quite beautiful. What a surprise that Haruta-kun has such a skill."
"'I'll die if I don't become handsome!' Hehe ~ Could this be … a novel based on himself? "
As soon as Rika saw the title, she found it interesting and began to read it with great interest.
"The writing is quite nice; it's nice to read, and the descriptions are vivid and interesting."
"I don't understand so many jokes, but it's fun to comment on it; it's a wonderful feeling."
"The girl is also quite cute, heh ~ I wonder if it's based on a real-life character …"
The beautiful store manager gradually became immersed in the story as she read.
…
This morning, the kitchen staff felt that something was off.
The store manager, or in other words, Rika Amami, had arrived too late, and she seemed absent-minded as she left from time to time.
Her slightly dazed look was a clear contrast to her usual calm and dignified image.
What was going on?
The kitchen staff secretly discussed among themselves as they took a break.
"Could it be that something has happened at home?" This was a normal possibility.
"I'm guessing it's a call from an old flame." This was a suggestive tone.
"Don't tell me it's actually that day?" This was physiological.
"You're all too naïve! Hmph, according to my observation, the store manager is actually suspecting that she's pregnant! "This was ridiculous.
"Who's pregnant?" A cold voice sounded in the internal comms.
The male employee, who had a smug expression on his face, suddenly froze. The others all looked at him, saw the microphone that he had forgotten to turn off, and then turned their heads away in unison, pretending that they didn't know anything and didn't know this idiot.
"Kato, deduct your salary or kneel down to apologize; it's your choice."
"I'm sorry!! Boss, please spare my life! "
Everyone in the confectionery shop who heard this amusing wail: "…"
"What the hell is the kitchen doing?" Seiji adjusted his earphones and sighed.
"Only God knows." Tanaka, who was passing by, was also puzzled.
After the busy time was over, he could finally rest.
Seiji returned to the store manager's office and saw that Rika Amami was still reading her notebook.
"Harano-kun … you're here."
Rika lifted her head and smiled when she noticed that Seiji had entered her room.
"Your work is quite good." She gave a direct positive evaluation.
"As an ordinary reader, this is a light novel worth spending money on."
Seiji was naturally happy to hear such comments.
"Thank you for your compliment. I'm very happy that my work has received your approval."
Rika Amami's smile became even more seductive.
"I'm also delighted to be your first reader, Harano … Haruta-kun."
"After reading your novel, the part that left the deepest impression on me was the writing."
"Your descriptions and narration are all excellent; they're the best I've ever read … No, that's not enough! After all, I haven't read many light novels. "
"The words in your work are so good that … when I read the book, I can naturally imagine many scenes in my mind, and these scenes are all moving! It's as if they're right in front of me … it's as if I'm watching an anime instead of reading a book! "
Rika praised him from the bottom of her heart.
"It's so excellent that I can't help but read it over and over again. You must've polished it for a long time, right? I can practically feel the passion contained within it ~ "
Seiji smiled silently.
'Of course there's passion, but it only took me one night to write this short story … I think it's better not to say it out loud?
'Sigh, it's not easy to show off if you're too awesome.'
"Apart from the writing, your story and characters are excellent as well, but I'm not very experienced, so I won't comment too much on that."
"I'll contact the editor I know for you right now. She's the female editor in charge of Mayuzumi's story, and she's an excellent person."
Rika Amami took out her cell phone and dialed a number.
"Hello, Yoshizawa-san."
"I'm sorry to bother you at this time, but there's something I need to do here …"
Rika stated her request in a simple and direct manner.
"Mayuzumi mentioned him to you? Yes, it's this high school student. "
"You're coming over immediately? Yep, he's in the store … I think he'll be fine. "Rika glanced at Seiji.
"Okay, that's all."
The beautiful store manager hung up the phone.
"Did you hear that, Haruta-kun? That editor is coming over immediately to see your story … and you as a person. "
Seiji nodded.
"Peach-sensei mentioned me to her, right?"
"That's right, Mayuzumi told her about going on a date with you." Rika sighed.
"Of course, Mayuzumi didn't tell her your real name; she only said that she was going to go to the school festival with a boy named Harano Seigo from Yuen Hwa Secondary."
"That means you've told me everything except for my real name!"
"Yes … It couldn't be helped; she was Mayuzumi's high school classmate, and one of Mayuzumi's few trusted friends. It was only natural for Mayuzumi to tell her about this."
Seiji nodded again.
"You don't mind, do you?" Rika blinked in surprise.
"Of course, it's not like it's an important secret."
"That's true, but because Mayuzumi told her about this, she seems to care about you a little …"
A subtle silence fell between them.
"Allow me to ask, Yoshizawa-san …" Seiji's lips twitched, "Could she be … from that side?"
"Nope." Rika obviously understood what he was hinting at and smiled wryly.
"She's not that type of person, but perhaps it's because she developed a deep relationship with Mayuzumi during high school, or some other reason … At any rate, she treats Mayuzumi in a special way … I guess?"
'What's with this uncertain tone?'
Seeing Seiji's expression, Rika seemed to realize that he was retorting in his mind and awkwardly coughed.
"At any rate, she's coming over, and you'll be able to meet her soon.
She's a good editor, and no matter what, she'll give your story a fair review … probably. "
'Big Sister, you're making me a little nervous!'
Seiji suddenly felt that it wasn't a good idea to have the store owner introduce him to an editor.
'Forget it, I won't think too much about it; I'll see when I meet her.'
About an hour later.
Seiji was called to the store owner's office, and when he arrived, he saw an unfamiliar beauty sitting on the sofa and flipping through his book.
This beautiful woman was wearing a yellow one-piece dress, and her figure was well-proportioned. She wore skin-colored stockings on her long legs, and her bright orange hair was tied into a beautiful braid. Her eyebrows were slightly thick, and her chin was slightly sharp. Her red lips were slightly pursed, and her dark yellow eyes had a sharp glint to them.
She gave off the impression of a cool and elegant young professional woman, and she faintly gave off a sharp aura.
"Hello …" Seiji was about to greet her.
Suddenly, the woman raised her head and looked at his face with a sharp gaze.
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