246 Novel Rewards (1/2)
”I’ll die if I don’t become handsome.”
When Seiji told them the name of his novel, he noticed that both Chiaki's and Mika's expressions changed slightly.
He was slightly embarrassed at this. Even though Seiji could proudly slap his chest and claim that his novel was an excellent story, he was still embarrassed about it.
”It’s quite an amusing name; I feel tempted to read it right now,” Chiaki said with a chuckle. ”I’m really curious about the contents.”
Mika also nodded energetically.
”It should be published in the Thunderbolt Literature’s next magazine, which will be released on—”
Before he could finish speaking, Seiji’s cell phone started ringing.
When he checked the caller ID, he saw that the call was from Editor Yoshizawa!
'Could it be...'
When Seiji received the call, his suspicion was confirmed. The editor had called him especially to notify him that the magazine with his story being published in it would be released tomorrow.
After he finished the call, Seiji immediately relayed this news to the two girls.
”What a coincidence! We were just talking about this subject when your editor called you.” Chiaki smiled. ”I’ll get up early tomorrow and buy a copy of the magazine to check out just what you wrote, Seigo.”
Mika also had an expression of anticipation.
Seiji smiled, and his eyes burned with a proud light. ”I’m confident in my own story, and I hope that you guys will like it.”
To Mika and Chiaki, his current expression made him seem like he was shining with the brilliant light of charisma.
”What about the current story you’re writing together with your adopted younger sister Kagura-san? What’s the name, and what’s it about?” Chiaki asked.
”About this...” Seiji averted his gaze. ”The name will be ‘Brother Monogatari,’ and it’s about a brother and sister dealing with demons.”
”Brother Monogatari?”
A brother and sister fighting against demons?
Chiaki and Mika exchanged awkward glances with each other.
Chiaki lowered her voice. ”This... could it be a story about the real life of you and Kagura-san?”
It really seemed so to her.
After all, Seiji and Shika Kagura both had ”mystical” powers, and the two adopted siblings indeed could be fighting against demons... this already sounded like a fantasy story!
”Of course not! I wouldn’t write about something from my real life.” Seiji waved his hand in denial.
”I suppose so. But...” When Chiaki considered it more closely, she felt that the situation was somewhat strange.
An actual magical ability user writing a fantasy story... would his story count as non-fiction or fantasy?
The tomboy was struggling with internal conflict; she wanted to remark on the strange situation but was lost on how to go about it.
...
When Seiji returned home after school, he saw a brand-new living room.
High-quality tatami mats had been placed all over the floorboard, and some renovations were also done to the walls and ceiling. Together with the newly installed furniture, it seemed simple and beautiful. It gave the room the atmosphere of a family dwelling.
The renovation company did an excellent job, as expected of a company personally recommended by the landlord.
Seiji sat down by the table, and Shika brought out a teapot and some teacups, sitting down beside him.
The black-haired beauty sat down on a tatami mat, placed the cups, and began pouring tea.
This scene was so beautiful that Seiji was slightly startled He only regained his senses when Shika handed a teacup to him.
He took the teacup, had a sip, and felt the warm and slightly bitter tea run down his throat.
'Mmm... it's pretty good.'
Seiji and Shika enjoyed their tea for a while in silence. Then, Seiji laid down on the tatamis and tried rolling around on them.
Shika imitated him and also rolled around. Both of them exchanged glances and laughed as they lay on the mats.
The black-haired girl rolled over to Seiji’s side, and Seiji offered her his arm as a pillow. Shika laid her head on his arm and closed her eyes.