245 Actually, I’m Writing a Novel (2/2)
This was... simply wondrous.
No, it was beautiful! That was Shika’s sincere opinion.
Watching her own imagined scenario being written so exquisitely by her adopted brother was a wonderful feeling for Shika.
Seiji completely lost himself in creation, so he didn’t even notice Shika behind him as his imagination worked at a furious pace to keep up with his hands.
Shika secretly watched him for a long time before she left on tiptoes.
She felt that Seiji was truly amazing. In order to not be a burden on him, she felt that she needed to work even harder!
Shika knew in her heart that Seiji had the ability to write excellent stories even without her assistance, but he chose to cooperate and write a novel together with her.
This was done with warm intentions. Even if she didn’t do a good job, she was sure that he would insist on continuing to cooperate.
Shika was very grateful to her adopted brother, and it was her wish to continue writing stories with him. For that purpose, she needed to continuously raise her own level, so that she could write stories worthy of being his eternal partner in writing.
‘I'll read more light novels and other stories! I'll improve my own powers of imagination and writing so that I can do better!’
Shika firmed her resolve as she returned to her room.
...
The next day, during class time.
”Seigo, what are you writing during class time?” Chiaki asked.
”Hmm?”
”It doesn’t seem to me like you were taking notes since you were writing continuously without stopping,” Chiaki said before turning to Mika. ”You agree with me, right, Mika?”
”Yeah.” The double pigtailed girl nodded and shot an inquisitive look at Seiji.
”Ah, so you guys caught me.” Seiji scratched his face awkwardly. ”Actually, I’m writing a novel.”
”Writing a novel?” Both Mika and Chiaki's eyes widened in surprise.
”To be more specific, I’m writing a light novel... you guys know about light novels, right?”
”Of course, I read them occasionally on the internet,” Chiaki said.
”I... I’m not sure,” Mika said hesitantly.
Both Chiaki and Seiji turned to look at Mika with expressions of horror.
It seemed that it was time to train her... whoops, teach her some knowledge.
”Light novels... just like its name, it means a novel that’s light to read, although there’s no strict definition of it,” Seiji explained.
It would be rather difficult to define just what exactly was and wasn’t a light novel, so he decided to make his explanation as simple as possible.
”Overall, light novels are rather relaxing to read, and they have exquisite cover and insert art, so it’s more enjoyable to read than traditional novels. Their story types are very similar to manga and anime, and many of them have been adapted into anime or vice versa, so many people think of light novels as a novel version of manga. Mika, you can interpret it that way as well.”
”Oh...” The double pigtailed girl nodded.
”I’m currently writing a light novel in cooperation with Shika-chan. She’s in charge of coming up with ideas, and I’m in charge of the actual writing... we don’t intend to put it on the internet and are intending to have it officially published instead.
”Actually,” Seiji continued, ”I’ve already submitted my draft, and it was accepted; it’s scheduled to be published in Thunderbolt Literature’s magazine.”
”Published!?” Mika and Chiaki's eyes bulged in surprise once again.
”Thunderbolt Literature’s magazine... isn’t that the company that Yoshizawa-san works for?” Mika asked.
”Yep, that’s how it is.” Seiji proceeded to explain how he'd gotten to know Editor Yoshizawa.
”I see... amazing! Seigo, your story is about to be published,” Chiaki said, impressed.
”Yes, you’re really amazing,” Mika praised. ”The story that Seigo wrote... I really want to read it.”
”You’ll be able to see it when it’s published.”
Seiji felt a little embarrassed when faced with the two beauties’ sincere praise.