7 CHAPTER 6

// Time after //

Ready I have everything ready.

In my hands I had a set of sheets where my volume of Kimetsu no Yaiba was, now I just need to go to the publisher.

I looked at my watch and it was time to go so I could be early.

So I decided to leave, at the time of writing I had already spoken with my parents, well, with my mother since my father only listened.

My mom was very surprised and she happily supported me in this, although she looked at me so well with a terrified face, since she noticed that by doing that I was late in doing my homework and sometimes I finished it in class.

That's why it took me much longer to finish this, but with help or else I got Yamai to do my homework, I was able to finish my novel in less time than I thought.

Yamai if it's helpful.

[I have to go to Chiva...].

[Okay, here we go].

Minutes later.

Leaving the house, Shouko, I walk directly to the train station, Chiba is not that far, it takes about 2 hours by train, it's worth it.

Although it is better to go at this time, because if I go early I return early.

Shouko's state is still quite restless.

Today I decided to dress, something formal, but there was nothing formal in my clothes, since they are not my tastes, so in the end I decided to dress in full black, black is a formal color and it already contrasts with my skin.

My nervousness came back a bit, and this time it was on my side, since, although in the previous life, "Kimetsu no Yaiba" is an excellent novel, who knows if it will work in this world, and this is just a modified version. based on her own memory.

As my thoughts drifted away, the train stopped.

After getting off the train, Shouko fixed her hair and made it look a little brighter than it already was.

After taking out her cell phone, planning the route, Shouko got on the bus and headed towards Kadokawa Bunko, in the Chiyoda district.

After a while she came across the place.

"Is that it? Kadokawa Bunko?"

[Don't worry, I know I've never done this in my life, but he who doesn't risk doesn't win].

[Now I just need to take a risk and I don't win].

Upon entering I could notice two girls at the reception.

Two beauties were in charge, noticing my presence they stopped behind the table and were amazed to see me.

Whether it's because of my beauty and because of my age, I look very young.

They quickly calmed down, after all, in the light novel industry, there were not a few writers who became famous among young people.

"Hello, do you want to come here to contribute or find someone?" The receptionist at the front desk asked with a smile.

I am here to contribute.

"Okay, wait in Living Room No. 3. Go straight down this hall and turn right. The innermost one is the one. I'll contact the editing room right away. If an editor is free, I will go there as soon as possible." It's possible." It's possible, wait a moment. Wait!"—The beautiful woman smiled and led Shouko.

-That's fine thanks.

Room Three!

After Shouko entered, she discovered that there was already a person inside.

This was a beautiful girl with long straight black hair, elegant and dignified temperament, and she looks very calm on the outside.

The girl with long black hair wears a white headband on top, with a delicate face, full of sensual curves, black stockings on her legs revealing the flesh color and a pair of small black leather shoes on her feet, although the girl is wearing, it is not exposed, but the whole person gives a colorful feeling.

Overall, the girl's dress pretty much captures the point of her.

But seeing the face of this beautiful black silk girl, Shouko tilted her head, a bit of intrigue in her eyes.

[I think I know her].

[Hmm...].

[I have to remember or I won't sleep tonight].

Seeing someone enter, the girl raised her head slightly and saw Shouko's face, younger than her and just as beautiful as her, in her point of view.

She was a little surprised, but only a little, surprised, there are geniuses everywhere, she deeply understands.

She nodded to Shouko in greeting.

Shouko also nodded in response and then continued in silence. After all, neither of them is the type that is good at taking the initiative to talk and they don't know each other.

[His face sounds familiar to me, of something, but I don't remember very well, there is my mind that doesn't help me at the moment].

Through the glass of the room, you could clearly see the newsroom on the opposite side, the staff were very busy coming and going and it was obvious that they would have to wait for a while.

Thinking about that, she took one last look at the woman, then took her cell phone and listened to music with her headphones.

After Shouko listened to her music and checked social media stuff for 1 hour.

A short-haired beauty in an OL outfit opened the door to the meeting room and walked in.

Her capable short hair swayed slightly as she walked and although her delicate face was not comparable to that of the girl here and me, she had a mature temperament that Shouko did not yet have.

"Ah, sorry, I've been too busy today to keep you waiting. I'm Machida Yuanko, the editor in charge of you!"—Said the woman a little embarrassed towards us.

Okay, don't wait too long, I'm Shiyu from Kasumigaoka.

Hearing that name, my eyes widened.

[Wait, she is…].

I quickly regained my composure and introduced myself.

-I understand, I'm Shouko Komi and it's because of your busy schedule reviewing our novels—I expressed myself as if I didn't care and looked at the woman in front of me.

Shiyu looked at me, then narrowed her eyes, but then shook her head slightly, she had apparently heard that name somewhere, but now she didn't care.

"Thank you, for your understanding, what do you two want to drink?"—Machida asked the two with a smile.

Coffee.

-Coffee.

The two spoke almost simultaneously.

"Okay, no problem"—Machida sent 3 cups of coffee and then looked at Shouko and Shiyu.

"Then we won't waste time, who will start the work of you two first?"

-I do not mind waiting.

Shiyu looked at me again and said.

Well, Publisher Machida, read, this is my novel. Kasumigaoka Shiyu nodded, took out the manuscript from the folder, and handed it to Machida Yuanzi.

"Love metronome, love novel?".

After taking over the small manuscript, Machidaya didn't talk nonsense and went straight to work and skimmed through it quickly.

As an editor who has worked for a long time, Machida already mastered speed reading skills, it only took her half an hour to read the thick manuscript.

But while she was reading, Shouko was on others.

[Kasumigaoka Shiyu, I already remembered that it's from an anime that are also light novels, that... I never saw it because it never caught my attention, I know of its existence because it sometimes appeared on YouTube thumbnails and also appeared in some stories that I read].

[But if she is here, it means that this world is not only Komi-san's].

[This already makes me more nervous].

[Hopefully it's just that anime and no more because if it is like that].

[I hope not to find myself, with dangers that I cannot overcome...].

My body trembled slightly, because of this new news, which can be very dangerous if it goes to extremes.

Shiyu looked at me a bit weird, but I thought she was nervous about this.

After Machida Yuanzi read everything, she closed her eyes and remembered. After a while, she opened her eyes and looked at Kasumigaoka Shiyu.

Shiyu straightened her posture, because the time would soon come to decide the fate of her novel.

"Mrs. Kasumigaoka, she's never been in love, has she?" Machida asked a question first, not immediately commenting on the novel.

No—Shiyu answered strangely, not understanding why she would ask that question, can't she write romance novels without being in love?

"How do you say?" , Machida fixed the language.

"Although the description is very beautiful and the sugar is very good, the plot still seems a bit too soft."

Is that so, I see—Shiyu was a bit disappointed to hear that, she apparently thought that her novel didn't pass the review.

"But this aspect can be improved: I have confidence in Miss Kasumigaoka."

Just when Shiyu thought that she had failed, Machida's words changed.

"Your novel of hers has met the requirements for publication."

In fact?.

The change surprised Kasumigaoka Shiyu.

"For her position, as long as a turning point can be added at the end of the first volume, I think there will be a good response."

Looking at Shiyu that she was thinking, Machida put the manuscript in her hand, turned to look at Shouko and said.

"Then next is Mrs. Komi's job."

-Because of her position, this is my job.

Saying this, I handed him my manuscript.

"Kimetsu no Yaiba? Damn?"

After seeing the name, Machida subconsciously thought that it was an otherworldly novel, no nonsense, and she entered the work state again.

"Demons...humanity...breathing styles...demon hunters."

Slowly, Machida sank into the world of words, and this time was obviously more impressive than the last.

About 1 hour later, Machida placed the manuscript in her hand, closed his eyes, and remembered.

After exhaling, she looked at Shouko.

-What's going on? , Is my novel bad?

"No, it can be said that it is quite good."

Hearing Shouko's words, Machida shook his head.

"Meets publication requirements."

Shouko's expression was a bit helpless.

[Damn, if I wrote it right don't make such a serious expression, she scared me a little].

After hesitating for a moment, he comments.

-So, editor Machida, can my work be signed?

"Of course, Ms. Komi, we won't let such an excellent job pass you by, you and Ms. Kasumigaoka, wait a moment, I'll go prepare the contract."

For a while, only Kasumigaoka Shiyu and Shouko stayed in the living room.

It was still as silent as before, but Shiyu looked at Shouko with a bit of curiosity at this time, she didn't expect that something written by this girl could get such a high grade.

From the words of editor Machida, it can be understood that this woman's work is more than a little better than his.

He didn't expect a person younger than her to be better.

This made Shiyu Kasumigaoka, a talented girl since childhood, unconvinced.

Not long after, Machida Yuanzi returned to the hall with two contracts.

"Okay, this is the contract of the two of you, you can take a look at it first."

Shouko looked at the contract in her hand, found the piece and nodded.

Don't look at the fact that the manuscript fee is only 12%. He already knows that physical novels and online novels are completely different.

Whether for printing or advertising, the library carries many risks, for a new author 12% is already quite good, according to what I have investigated.

And they're both copyrighted, which means that in the future, whether it's adapted into a manga or an animation, they can both have a stake again.

After simply reading the contract, neither of them felt there was any problem, so they took the pen and signed their names, then handed the contract back to Machida.

"Okay, congratulations on your successful signing, you should prepare a pseudonym, of course, you can also use her own name" —Machida said after accepting the contract.

-Hmm...

-Then my pseudonym will be "The great teacher".

After some thought, Shouko decided on that pseudonym, since she would be mistaken for a man and turn a blind eye even for a while.

So my pseudonym will be Kasumi Shiko; Shiyu also decided on the pseudonym for her.

"Master? Kasumi Shiko? No problem"—Machida nodded.

"By the way, the library will also register a kadokawa blog for you, so remember to manage your own account"—Machida reminded.

→Understood!—The two nodded.

After accepting the contract, Machida looked at the time, it was already 12 o'clock.

"And this time, you must be hungry, I invite you to eat."

-This, won't it cost editor Machida too much?

I ask worried about everything, not because I'm worried, but out of respect, I have to be nice to my elders and it's annoying, although food here is also expensive.

"Okay, okay, you can refund"—Machida patted Shouko on the shoulder with a smile and then turned to invite Shiyu Kasumigaoka.

"Miss Kasumigaoka, come with me too."

Editor, just call me Shiyu, then thanks.

"Come on! Come on! I'll take you to eat delicious!" Seeing that the two agreed, Machida said with a smile.

[So now I am the author of Kimetsu no Yaiba....].

[What things, right?].