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"No, I like your paintings very much, but you already have your own business, and the new semester will start soon. If it's inconvenient, I can ask Wenku to help you choose an illustrator."

Hearing Igarashi's explanation, Eiri's anger subsided very quickly, and she was recognized and cared by the person she liked. The girl's mood changed back and forth at a strange speed. Her pretty face was flushed, her fingers played with the ends of her hair, trying her best to make her voice seem calm.

"I'm very convenient! Although the illustrations of the novel are very detailed, but with Sayuri's help, no problem."

As a well-known teacher Eri Kashiwagi, it doesn't take a long time for Yingri to complete the work, and before drawing fanbooks, girls are the type who don't write until the last minute, speed is not a problem at all, Sword Art Online is what I like In light novels, Igarashi is the person he likes. For Eri, it is not boring to draw illustrations for her.

"thanks."

The girls have already made such a statement, and Igarashi will naturally have no objection. He opened his mouth and only spit out some pale words, remembering that Sawamura Sayuri seems to be a fan writer with more ability and prestige than Eiri, and put it down slightly. With her help, it shouldn't be difficult for Yingri to draw illustrations.

"Hmph, it's useless to say thank you, treat me to dinner, buy me games, you understand?"

Eiri's voice was full of arrogance, but in fact it was equivalent to asking Igarashi to date her, and if she gave her a gift, it would make the girl's cheeks turn red.

"Understood, you can whenever you want."

Igarashi agreed without hesitation. It is not his style to ask others to pay and not reciprocate. What's more, for Igarashi, getting along with a lively and lovely girl is probably one of his few ways of entertainment. .

"Remember what you said."

After Eiri finished speaking, she hurriedly hung up the phone. Igarashi's response had a bit of a big impact on the girl. Is this an expression of her own feelings and a positive response? After struggling for a while, Eiri shook her head and went to her desk. Now that Igarashi's light novel has been signed and the publication is imminent, the girl plans to hurry up in the next few days to complete the illustrations for the first volume.

Knowing Eri's intentions, Igarashi knew that the girl did not take this job as a burden, so she sent an email to the mailbox left by Machida Yuanzi before, indicating that the illustrator of Sword Art Online had been selected by herself, and there was no need for a library. Looking for someone.

Machida Yuanko quickly saw the email in the mailbox. Originally, the light novel author found an illustrator by himself, which is a good thing for the library. It can reduce the work and expenses of finding an illustrator, but Sword Art Online is the main focus of the library in the future. Novels can't be criticized in terms of illustrations, and some hesitant do not know whether to agree or not.

After discovering that the illustrator chosen by Igarashi was a well-known doujinshi Eri Kashiwagi, and that the illustrator for the website's promotional cover, which was previously chosen by Bunko, was also created by the same person, Machida Yuanko breathed a sigh of relief. It seems that the illustrations of Sword Art Online can also become a bright spot in the future.

"Okay, I didn't expect Igarashi-san to know Eri Kashiwagi-sensei, can you tell me what your relationship is?"

Chapter 104 Always Ready

I didn't expect you to be such an editor!

Igarashi looked at Machida Yuanko's gossip-filled email and remembered that Eiri seemed to have deliberately concealed the identity of Kashiwagi Eri, and after a little hesitation, Igarashi sent Machida Yuanko a reply.

"she is my good friend."

It turns out that Eri Kashiwagi is a little girl. Just from Igarashi's brief reply, Machida Yuanko got this message. Although she was a little curious, her good professionalism allowed her to suppress her desire for knowledge. The previous paragraph Time, she has discussed with the relevant personnel of the library about the publication of Sword Art Online, and now it is time to talk to Igarashi.

"We will print 100,000 copies of the first Sword Art Online, and publish it after a week of publicity. If the sales are good, we can reprint it at any time."

100,000 copies is the sales volume of a popular novel. Even the love metronome has not reached the level of 100,000 volumes. For Sword Art Online, Machida Yuanzi really has great expectations.

If it was before, Igarashi could not be sure whether Sword Art Online would be recognized by people even if it was picking people's teeth, but after discovering the influence of the prototype of the law, Igarashi already had a hunch that Sword Art Online would become popular.

I talked with Machida Yuanzi about publishing matters, and Igarashi devoted himself to the creation of the second volume. The beginning of everything is difficult. For him, who is already on the right track, the next few volumes of Sword Art Online are far less difficult than the first volume. One volume, that is to say, Igarashi can finish it in a short time.

Although I still don't know the final result, but the light novel is considered a success for the time being, then the production of galgame should also be put on the agenda. Thinking of Kato Megumi, this special girl, Igarashi couldn't help but smile.

Not long after, Igarashi, who was struggling to code words, received another call. Looking at the name of Sayuri Sawamura displayed on it, Igarashi felt a little embarrassed when he remembered something he had sworn to say before.

"Lan sauce, I didn't expect you to be a light novelist, not bad."

Sayuri Sawamura's voice came from the phone, and it made Igarashi's movements stiff. It seems that Eiri has already said that she has written Sword Art Online, so the illustration needs help in all likelihood.

Although Sayuri Sawamura is now complimenting herself, but this morning, she firmly expressed that she is in difficulty and asks Ms. Sayuri Sawamura to find her, but now she needs Ms. Sayuri's help. This kind of development is the result of Igarashi Unexpected.

"Uh……"

Seemingly aware of Igarashi's mood, Sayuri Sawamura's voice contained a smile.

"Don't worry, since the publication of Sword Art Online is imminent, Yingri and I will do our best to complete the illustrations and ensure that we will produce the best works as quickly as possible. I have also read the first volume, and the illustrations will not match the characters. The settings don't match."

I really don't need to worry about Igarashi now about the illustration, but Sawamura Sayuri's enthusiastic attitude now makes Igarashi feel a little guilty, and speaks apologetically.

"I'm sorry to trouble you."

"Hmph, if Lan Jiang is grateful, there will be a comic exhibition soon, and I may need Lan Jiang's help, okay?"

Sawamura Sayuri's request made Igarashi heave a sigh of relief. What he was most afraid of was that others paid for him, but he couldn't find a way to return it, so he agreed without hesitation.

"Okay, I'll be there even if I ask for leave."

Although the school will start in a few days, the comic exhibition may conflict with the school curriculum, but Igarashi, who has no intention of studying, said that even delays in studies will occur.

On the other end of the phone, Sayuri Sawamura naturally heard Igarashi's firmness, the same oath she made in the morning, which made Ms. Sayuri smile a little.

"That probably won't make Lan Jiang's wish come true. The next comic exhibition will be on the weekend. It's a pity, unfortunately, I can't find an excuse to skip class."

What is skipping class? He is clearly willing to help. Besides, even if he is absent once, his grades will not decline. In Igarashi's memory, there is no opponent who can compete with him in the whole grade. Shiyu Kasumigaoka, who is in the third year of high school, may Barely counted as one, but due to two people of different grades, there is no chance to compete on the same stage.

"I'm obviously sincere, but I didn't expect you to look at me like this!"

This guy is pretending to be with himself again. Sayuri Sawamura has been hooking the corners of her mouth since the beginning. Although she enjoys the way the two get along, the first volume of Sword Art Online is about to be published, and Ms. Sayuri, who is very concerned about this, plans to Take the time to complete the illustration work.

"Okay, stop pretending, that's all, I'm going to work."

The work that Sawamura Sayuri said was of course an illustration for Igarashi, because she had to take care of Eri Li before, Ms. Sayuri had long been concentrating on being a fan writer who had no restrictions and could complete her work at home. Fortunately, although Ying Lili's parents disappeared, they left enough assets and houses for the children to survive, and thanks to Sawamura Sayuri's efforts, the two lived a comfortable life.

Igarashi stared blankly at the phone, feeling alone at the expense of herself. This kind of feeling is both happy and uneasy, ah, Eiri too, the girl's arrogance made Igarashi almost ignore her efforts, so how should I repay her? ? Igarashi rubbed his chin and thought for a while, and took them as family members to enjoy a long life? Ahem, it's better to give them half of the manuscript fee in the future.

The salary of an illustrator is not as high as that of a light novelist, and Sword Art Online is almost destined to sell well, and the income obtained is an unimaginable figure for many ordinary people, but money has always had a low status in Igarashi's heart, and even more so. Not to mention compared to two extremely attractive women.

It's a pity that although I have some drawing skills, I haven't reached the level of an illustrator. Igarashi can only continue to concentrate on coding, and strive to complete the second volume of Sword Art Online as soon as possible. In two different places, fighting for the same work, I can calm down my inner apology and talk about masturbation.

Chapter 105 Who Comes From

On the last day of the holiday, Igarashi had already finished the second volume of Sword Art Online, and Eri and the others not only finished all the illustrations for the first volume, but also half of the second volume. Igarashi was planning to go again. For a trip to Tokyo, although mailing will be very convenient, Igarashi still needs to be present for many things.

"Igarashi-san just wait at home, someone will come to you."

Looking at this brief email, Igarashi felt a little helpless. Machida Yuanko didn't say the contact information of the person who wanted to come, nor the specific time. Did he want to be at home 24 hours a day?

The doorbell rang not long after, but Bunko didn't keep him waiting. In all likelihood, the people who sent over did not know him, and the daring Igarashi was not afraid of danger, so it was useless to look through the cat's eyes on the door. Whoever is, directly opens the door.

"Igarashi-san actually opened the door so bluntly, aren't you afraid that I'm a bad guy?"

At this moment, Machida Yuanko, who was standing at the door, was no longer wearing the black professional suit, but replaced it with white casual clothes. Under the change of temperament, he had a different charm than before. Igarashi looked at Machida Yuanzi in front of him and blinked. .

"I believe that my luck is not bad. It seems to be very good now, but shouldn't Miss Machida be very busy? You have time to come to Chiba City."

"I'm the editor-in-chief. Is there anything I can't leave to others? Why, Igarashi-san doesn't welcome me?"

Machida Yuanzi came to find herself from Tokyo, and she was dressed very beautifully. How could Igarashi not welcome him? Let Machida Yuanzi sit on the sofa in the living room, and Igarashi directly handed her the manuscript of the second volume of Sword Art Online .

Machida Yuanko came prepared, handed a beautifully bound light novel to Igarashi, and opened the laptop he was carrying.