The Author of Depressive Novel, You are traumatizing your Fans!

As a result this troublesome individual always targets him in the group chat whenever he gets the choice.

Uzumaki Taikou was the reason for his constant stress these days.

Kasumi Utako, one of the group admins, had mute Uzumaki Taikou multiple times already.

Although Nanahara had already laid a solid foundation in terms of theoretical knowledge due to his severe smut addiction.

Because he was new to writing when he first joined, he asked many questions in the group chats and the person who replied him the most was Kasumi Utako.

Even if Uzumaki Taikou had been muted several times, he was like an addict with severe withdrawal symptoms, as every time he came back, most likely because of his grudge, the quantity and severity of his harassment increase.

This led to Kasumi Utako, who originally didn't want to directly involved in their conflict became compelled to intervene, assisting Nanahara fending off Uzumaki Taikou's criticism.

This development however, only fueled Uzumaki Taikou's anger furthermore.

He had been there first, yet Kasumi Utako chose to side with Nanahara Yu, unacceptable.

However, facing the joint counter offensive from this couple, Uzumaki Taikou felt increasingly mad as he found himself on the losing side.

Until finally, he went out of his way to get rid of Nanahara Yu.

He directly challenged Nanahara Yu with a bet—

Since both of them aspired to become light novel authors, they would resolve the issue through their works, letting their creations speak for themselves.

The loser would leave the group.

Frankly speaking, it was as stupid as it was childish.

After all, what use was this small group anyway?

But the previous Nanahara Yu, being naturally competitive with more ego than he could handle accepted the challenge.

Subsequently, to disrupt his creative process, Uzumaki Taikou would pop up to mock him whenever Nanahara Yu speak.

Moreover, after Nanahara Yu registered for the Dengeki Bunkou, Uzumaki Taikou immediately submit his works in the prestigious Fujimi Fantasia Bunkou.

Nanahara Yu could only shook his head as a result.

Sewing all of this networks of information from his memory, Nanahara Yu honestly admired this extra for the amount of grit he has for petty reason.

His choice to enter the Dengeki Bunkou Novel Prize was, by the way a carefully considered decision.

If, by mistake he won any of the price, the Dengeki Bunkou could offer not only the fastest route to be a published author but also a substantial prize money, which Nanahara hold more importantly for the moment.

The Grand Prize was 3 million yen, the Gold Prize 1 million yen, the Silver Prize 500,000 yen, and the Special Selection Committee Prize 50,000 yen.

Moreover, the prize money was faster to receive than the publication royalties.

As soon as the rankings would be confirmed, the prize money would be awarded.

Therefore, being financially strapped, he chose Dengeki Bunko.

Anyway, he returned his attention to the group chat.

Many people were merely curious or only follow the crowd regarding this standoff.

As long as Nanahara Yu ignored the criticism they would lost all interest really quickly.

Then, they would start discussing other matters, like right now—

"I heard the results for the 'Fujikawa Fantastic Bunkou' is already out. Have any of you participate in this one?"

A well-known group member remarked, well known not because they were a particularly good writer, but because they were a very talkative fellow.

They even attached a screenshot of the list of people who were selected.

This information immediately caught Nanahara Yu's attention.

If he remembered it right, Kasumi Utako submitted his works into this shōten.

He was very curious if she'd won any of the prize.

"I did, but I was eliminated in the sixth round. Fuck this shit!"

"Don't even embarrass yourself idiot, you are just not good, as for me... I didn't even make it past the first selection round. Is my writing really that bad? It shouldn't be!"

"Don't worry guys; I didn't even get to submit mine."

"Hey, look, the Silver Prize for 'Love Metronome' has the pen name Kasumi Utako??!!!"

"That is our Kasumi Utako right?"

"Damn! She really is our girl, hey is this you?!"

"Whoa! whoa! whoa!"

"@Kasumi Utako"

"Yes that's indeed mine, I was very lucky."

Seeing the group mention her, she couldn't just stay silent and responded to everyone's good wishes.

At this point, Nanahara guessed that, like him, she had been just been quietly observing the havoc in the group.

With the confirmation from the person themselves, the group chat erupted.

Messages of satirical envy, comical jealousy, and requests for mentorship flooded the chat, making it impossible for Nanahara to see what they were actually saying.

Feeling a bit overwhelmed, he exited the group chat and opened the private chat with Kasumi Utako.

After pondering what to say briefly, he typed:

"Congratulations."

Just a simple words; he didn't know what else to say.

"Thanks. When it's published, I'll remember to save a signed copy for you."

Kasumi Utako: "By the way, have you submitted your works sensei?"

The young woman sent another message.

Nanahara Yu: "It's done, just need to submit it."

As soon as he sent the message, it was marked as read, indicating she was still on the chat screen.

Kasumi Utako: "Do you want me to help you revise it a bit more?"

Nanahara Yu: "No need, I've written it exceptionally well this time. Just wait for the acceptance news!"

Kasumi Utako: "..."

Kasumi Utako: "Wishing you success in achieving your dreams."

Kasumi Utako: "Of course, if you face a setback, this 'senpai' can lend you a thigh to sleep on."

Nanahara Yu: .....

Nanahara Yu: "No need, it's not certain who's the senior here anyway. Dengeki Bunko's review process is quite efficient after all."

This woman, just after gaining a little success, wanted to establish her seniority first.

Naturally, her impedance was something Nanahara, neither the old or the new could ever tolerate.

This insatiable desire to win, even against his ally is something that flow onto his veins, something he inherited from his last life.

AUTHOR'S NOTE: It is powerstone that I desire, so give it to me for I would have a greater excitement to translate.