Buzz——

Buzz——

The smartphone on the bed vibrated tirelessly.

Kasumigaoka Shiu, whose eyes were covered by the bangs on her forehead, stretched out a slender jade arm to fumble around, and successfully picked up the phone from the corner of her skirt and answered it.

"Teacher Xia..."

A capable female voice came from the receiver.

A waterfall of green silk was spread on the bed, and the girl responded in a dull tone.

"Hello, Miss Machida. Just in time...I just finished writing..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the other party.

"I'm really sorry——!"

With a force that seemed to penetrate his heart, the other party said the following words in a clear and exciting tone.

"The release date of the second volume has been decided! Bookstores have also sent reservations!"

"And not only the number of pre-orders for the second volume far exceeds that of the first volume! Even the first volume is now being urgently reprinted!"

"Therefore! The decision of "the second volume will be cut in half" is withdrawn! Although it may not reach the expected five volumes, we can continue writing the third volume!"

"This is very remarkable..."

There was a slight choke in the voice, but it was a joyful mood.

"Eh……?"

Feeling this, Kasumigaoka Shiyu couldn't help but sit up from the bed, holding the phone and asking.

"But... why so suddenly...?"

"Actually..." Ms. Machida calmed down and explained in a gentle tone: "It's because of a topic on the Internet... No, it's because of a picture."

"...a picture?"

"Yes! Have you checked Twitter recently? A very powerful artist uploaded a secondary creation of Sayuka's work."

Ms. Machida continued: "Now it has become very popular on the Internet, and the popularity of the novel has also increased!"

"...?" Shiyu was puzzled, "Can just a picture have such a big sales effect?"

"But it's really amazing." Ms. Machida said firmly, "You can be amazed just by looking at it. I will send you the website address now, so you can go and check it out immediately."

"But the manuscript for the second volume has been written..."

As Kasumigaoka Shiyu spoke, she walked to the computer. She reached out and tapped twice on the keyboard to resume work from sleep mode.

"And I remember there's only one week left before the deadline."

After hearing her words, Miss Machida's words came one after another in a very high-pitched tone.

"Even if you only change the last two chapters, it's okay! I will try my best to help you extend the deadline! So please be sure to change it to the point where you can continue to develop it!"

"Please, please, please, please~!"

Even the coquettish method was used.

Kasumigaoka Shiyu embraces silence.

"But I no longer have the motivation to write novels..." - This sentence was not spoken. She just controlled the computer and opened the webpage sent by Miss Machida.

"[egoistic-lily] and [TAKI's blog]...why are there two?"

"Ah, these two websites are currently ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the search for "Love Metronome"."

Ms. Machida happily said: "One is a creator community in the doujin world, and the other is a personal blog for fans. Since both have the artist's works, I will send them to you together."

"is that so……"

After hearing the other party's explanation, Shiyu browsed the former's webpage first.

When you click on the portfolio, you will see a variety of cute character pictures (general age oriented).

Even though the appearance and shape are different, you can still clearly feel the strong personal style and the artist's creative enthusiasm.

I felt a little touched inside.

She began to look for the work that Ms. Machida mentioned.

Because the website is sorted by latest date, it doesn't take long to find what you want.

Tap your finger on the trackpad to enlarge the thumbnail.

"...!"

Clean and tidy picture, beautiful and smooth lines, brilliant light and shadow effects.

The makeup, skin color, clothing, facial expressions of the characters, everything is just right.

It has a harmonious and natural feeling, as if the world in the painting should be like this.

It's like a burst of electricity rushing through the body, and the abundant spring spirit blooms quietly in the heart, rendering the world in colorful colors.

Seeing this scene, Kasumigaoka Shiyu couldn't help but cover her mouth.

The characters in the picture are lifelike.

The beautiful smile on her face contained a life experience she had never experienced before.

"Kasumi... Sayuka..."

The shining dark red eyes trembled slightly, and an indescribable feeling surged into his heart.

"Little poem...?"

Seeing that she had not moved for a long time, Miss Machida opposite could not help but ask softly.

"...Yes, I'm fine." Shiyu's voice was slightly hoarse, and he paused and said, "I was just a little surprised..."

"Really~?" Miss Machida's tone became cheerful, "Which one are you looking at now?"

"egoistic-lily."

"Ah, in that case you can also check out that blog, which contains reviews written from a fan's perspective, as well as comments on the Internet."

Shiyu did as he was told.

Indeed, as Ms. Machida said, compared to the simple display of works on the former website, there is more communication and interaction here.

She browsed the content of the blog with quiet beautiful eyes.

From the website owner’s personal reflections to the lively message area.

After reading the whole article, Kasumigaoka Shiyu's mood changed unconsciously.

But what impressed her most was the painting.

It's like a clear spring passing by, silently infiltrating the soul, sweeping away all the gloom.

"Teacher Eromanga...huh."

The corners of his mouth couldn't help but raise a slight arc.

"How is it?" Ms. Machida continued the topic just now, "I think this should stimulate your desire to continue writing. Are you motivated~?"

"..."

A brief silence.

"As expected, it still doesn't work, Ms. Machida."

A clear female voice said this.

"Just letting Zhen Wei appear in the second half of the story would not connect the story at all. According to the original outline, she is the second heroine who needs to appear from the prologue."

"Then! Let's find a way together and try to solve this problem with the least modifications possible? How can we give up at this time...!"

Miss Machida said hurriedly.

Regarding this.

"What are you talking about..."

An inexplicable smile appeared on Kasumigaoka Shiyu's lips.

"Isn't there still one week until the deadline?"

Her fingers work on the keyboard.

"I know this is difficult! But-"

"Sorry, I just lied."

"Eh……?"

[Deleting: Love Metronome Volume 2 (350kb)]

Looking at the progress bar flashing on the screen, Kasumigaoka Shiyu said this.

"Actually, I haven't even finished writing one page of the second volume."

"Teacher Kasumi...?"

Ding--

A crisp prompt sounded on the computer. Shiyu closed the pop-up notification of "Delete Complete" and said to the phone.

"So, if I start writing now, I can probably still catch up."

There was no confusion on the girl's face, only determination and calmness remained.

"If anything happens...please help me fight for it, Miss Machida."
To be continued...