Zongman: A Dimensional Journey Starting From Fulilian

　　On Wednesday, the release date of Utaha Kasumigaoka's novel was finally announced.

　　It's scheduled for Friday.

　　Friday is indeed a good day as students will have the weekend off. Those who like reading novels will definitely buy one or two novels to spend the weekend.

　　The fact that Machida Sonoko was able to get such a good time shows how much she thinks of Kasumigaoka Utaha's novels.

　　However, Kasumigaoka Utaha wrote it really well, with good writing and a good plot, which is enough for a novel.

　　The writing style alone can turn book lovers into die-hard fans.

　　The novel immediately entered the promotion stage. An announcement was posted on the official website of Fuzuigawa Bunko, and posters were also hung in Fuzuigawa Bunko's bookstores.

　　The illustrations are also surprisingly good.

　　However, in terms of the promotional slogan, Kasumigaoka Utaha rejected the suggestion of Machida Sonoko.

　　Machida Sonoko wants to use the gimmick of Kasumigaoka Utaha being a beautiful high school girl and a talented novelist to attract readers.

This gimmick can indeed easily attract readers to buy, but she doesn't want to.

　　She hopes that readers like her novels rather than read her novels just because she is a beautiful girl.

　　Readers these days are like this. They can be infinitely tolerant of a novel simply because the author is a beautiful girl or a student.

　　If you don't read a novel based on the plot or writing style, why bother looking at the author?

　　Not an actor.

　　This is also the reason why Kasumigaoka Utaha is unwilling to use this gimmick.

　　Machida Sonoko finally respected her, but it was useless.

　　"Chen, am I doing the right thing?" After hanging up the phone with Machida Sonoko, Kasumigaoka Utaha couldn't help but ask Shichen.

　　"What's right or wrong?" Shi Chen asked nonchalantly while eating biscuits and drinking juice.

　　"What do you think?" Kasumigaoka Utaha glared at him unhappily.

　　"Haha~" Shi Chen laughed: "Whatever you think, just follow your heart. I will always support you."

　　"Really? But isn't that too self-willed? I know that novels must be sold well. If they can't be sold, there's no point. I've already realized this."

　　"Believe in yourself. Your novel is very good and your writing is better than that of most famous novelists. It will definitely be a big seller."

　　"You won't lie to me?"

　　"I swear!" Shi Chen raised four fingers.

　　"Is it really okay for me to do this?"

　　"Personally, I think it's fine."

　　"personal?"

　　"Of course I don't want other readers to know that you are a beautiful high school girl. It's enough for me, the first book fan, to know."

　　"You...what do you mean?" Kasumigaoka Utaha became nervous.

　　"Of course I don't want others to snatch this exclusive privilege for book fans from me."

　　"..." Kasumigaoka Utaha knew that he would fool her.

　　"In short, just believe in yourself. Your novel is very well written. Don't worry about not being able to sell it. People who read your novel will definitely like it very much."

　　"All right."

　　Although she was still a little uneasy, after being comforted by Shichen, Kasumigaoka Utaha felt temporarily relieved.

　　"That's right, even if the heat is really not high, I will help you."

　　"Can you hope for something good?" Kasumigaoka Utaha rolled her eyes at him.

　　"Haha, okay, then I hope your novel sells well. I'll buy it when the time comes, and you can sign it for me, how about that?"

　　"Hmph~ It depends on my mood."

　　Friday came quickly.

　　Nothing happened in the past two days, but Shichen did customize a set of exclusive work clothes for Jinmu Chitsu.

　　It's not good to always wear that red and gray uniform, as people may easily misunderstand that he is hiring students.

　　Chitose Nishiki is obviously a cute high school girl, and she has worked in his shop for another day, which is a serious violation of the part-time hours for high school students. It would be bad if she was reported by a "good-hearted person".

　　After all, Nishiki Chitsuka is still an illegal resident.

　　The work clothes that Shichen customized for her were a kimono with a bright red body and dark blue collar. She also wore a white apron around her lower body and wooden clogs on her feet, making her look like a female general.

　　This outfit was originally the one she was supposed to wear when working in a store.

　　He had it custom-made secretly by himself and paid extra money to have it made at the market. It was ready the next day. Originally, the boss lady said it would take several days.

　　It turns out that money makes the world go round. His looks are obviously useless.

　　However, after giving it to Nishiki Chitsuki, the girl naturally asked him why he knew her body size.

　　How can you know everything just by sleeping together for two days? You just hugged each other and at most you could know her bust size.

　　Shi Chen answered honestly that his visual ability was very strong and his five senses had been enhanced, but she didn't believe it because it was too accurate and the clothes fit her so well.

　　She didn't believe it, and Shi Chen couldn't explain it clearly, but fortunately she didn't care and was just teasing him on purpose.

　　After all, if Shi Chen wanted to know, she would definitely tell the truth.

　　It's a pity that Shichen was not interested in asking the girl about her figure. He was more interested in measuring it himself.

　　But this requires waiting until there is an emotional foundation.

　　Thor was envious of the work clothes customized for Jinmu Chitose, and asked Shichen to give her one.

　　Her own maid outfit was created by her using magic.

　　For this small matter, Shichen went to order another maid outfit in the evening of the same day, and this time there was no rush.

　　Thor has no shortage of clothes for the time being.

　　It was Friday afternoon, before four o'clock, when Kasumigaoka Utaha came in, panting.

　　The private Toyogasaki School ends at 3:30, which means that Kasumigaoka Utaha ran here immediately after school.

　　"In such a hurry?" Shi Chen handed her a glass of purified water.

　　Kasumigaoka Utaha finished the drink in one gulp, took a long breath, calmed her breathing, and then said, "Of course I'm anxious. Come with me to check the situation."

　　"Aren't you going to go back and change your clothes? What if someone from your school sees us and misunderstands us? You should be very famous in school, right?"

　　"How do you know?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked back.

　　"Nonsense, I'm an experienced person. How can a beautiful female classmate not be famous in school?"

　　"Tsk~" Kasumigaoka Utaha couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth.

　　Isn't Shichen praising her?

　　"No need to change it. I don't care. Do you care?"

　　"I don't care, let's go."

　　"Is this all you're wearing?" Kasumigaoka Utaha looked him up and down.

　　"Is there a problem? Handsome people look good in anything."

　　"…Let's go." Kasumigaoka Utaha turned around and left the store speechlessly.

　　Shi Chen reported to Jinmu Chitsugu before following her.

　　Chitose Nishiki and Thor are not going, not only because they have to watch the store, but they are also not interested in novels.

　　I will watch it, but I won't respond to the atmosphere, even if the time is right.

　　After all, I wasn't going there alone with him.

　　Shichen walked out of the store, caught up with Kasumigaoka Utaha, and walked side by side with her.

　　"Why don't you put down your schoolbag?"

　　"I won't write a novel today." Kasumigaoka Utaha shook her head.

　　"So you're looking forward to it? Then why don't we have dinner together tonight?"

　　"Then hold it for me!" Kasumigaoka Utaha stuffed the schoolbag on him.

　　"So light?" Shi Chen weighed it and felt that there was nothing in it.

　　"Don't get me wrong, I have very good grades, number one in the grade."

　　"I didn't misunderstand." Shi Chen smiled and shook his head.

　　"Hmph~ that'd be great."

　　"By the way, aren't you afraid that people at school will find out that you write novels or like to read novels? Isn't being an otaku unpopular?"

　　"I don't know anyone in school."

　　"No friends at all?"

　　"..."

　　"Haha~" Shi Chen couldn't help but laugh.

　　"What's so funny?" Kasumigaoka Utaha glared at him in embarrassment.

　　"fine."

　　"You are..."

　　"I'm telling the truth." Shi Chen cried out in injustice.

　　"Who thinks it's good to have no friends?"

　　"Then why don't you have any friends?"

　　"I just... it's good not having friends." Kasumigaoka Utaha's cheeks blushed.

　　"You see?"

　　"You're so annoying!" Kasumigaoka Utaha couldn't help but hit him.

　　The force was not strong, but light, and Shi Chen didn't care: "Then is there anyone who is unique in your school?"

　　"Eccentric?" Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at him in confusion.

　　"It's just... not caring about other people's opinions, wantonly showing off your interests, and openly exposing your love for the second dimension."

　　"There are such people?" Kasumigaoka Utaha was surprised.

　　"Don't you have any in your school?"

　　"I've never heard of it."

　　"Yeah?"

　　The two chatted as they walked and soon arrived at the nearest bookstore. At the door of the bookstore, there was a promotional poster for Kasumigaoka Utaha's novel.

　　There's no one in front of the store right now.

　　Kasumigaoka Utaha became nervous and her pace slowed down a lot. Shichen grabbed her wrist with amusement and pulled her into the bookstore.

　　The store was as quiet as outside, with no customers. However, in the new book sales area not far from the door, there was a very conspicuous pile of novels, piled high.

　　It seems like no one bought it.

　　Kasumigaoka Utaha's hands and feet suddenly felt cold.

　　Her wrist, which Shichen was holding, felt cold. He quickly comforted her, "Don't worry yet. Maybe it's because we just got out of school and everyone hasn't arrived yet."

　　"Too..."