"Ni-san, you evaluate this comment."
Sagiri held her phone and waved it in front of him.
[Wuwu, everyone has a CP, only Mami-senpai doesn't. She's so pitiful. Why don't Mami-senpai and Bebe form a CP too? Oh, I mean… the witch Bebe]
What kind of dark humor is this?
"Haha…"
Izumi Chihiro couldn't help but laugh out loud.
However, upon closer thought, the witch Bebe was the one who beheaded Mami. In rebellious story, the divine messenger Bebe and Mami getting together was indeed quite strange, so it was no wonder some people would complain about this relationship.
The comment section below also had various antics; netizens' imaginations always managed to break new lows.
"Ni-san, the comment atmosphere this time is much better than before, it's really good."
Sagiri said in a soft voice.
"After watching the main story, I thought that plot was already divine, until I saw the subsequent rebellious story, which can be said to be divine among divines!"
["Sayaka's growth is also gratifying. I finally like this character… And I'm also satisfied with this ending. A thumbs up for the Old Thief!"]
["This is a story about salvation and redemption, a dark fairy tale mixed with bitterness and sadness. Fortunately… the outcome isn't bad."]
["The Old Thief's narration is very organized and doesn't seem rushed. Some of the language, though profound, isn't so difficult that people can't understand it. One can carefully contemplate it, pondering it repeatedly."]
["An amazing work! The literary quality is very high! The battle scenes are also well-written. What 'lower-tier substitute'? It's simply a combination of Senju Muramasa-sensei and Kani Nayuta-sensei!"]
["I always feel like it's not enough. Will the Old Thief's next work continue? To be honest, I'm a little worried about how such a brilliant plot could possibly continue…"]
It was almost entirely positive reviews. Even if there were any dissatisfied comments, they were drowned in the deluge.
It's worth noting that from the first volume of puella magi madoka magica, he had been constantly 'bashed'. Although the ratings were very high, there were indeed few positive reviews, and even the end of the main story angered some people.
Only this time did many readers feel that Izumi Masamune had conformed to their wishes.
"Ni-san, will the next work still be puella magi madoka magica?"
Sagiri looked at this comment and took the opportunity to ask.
"No, although puella magi madoka magica hasn't truly ended, let's put it aside for now. I've already thought of the next work…"
Izumi Chihiro shook his head.
"Oh, so it really isn't over yet. Ni-san, did you temporarily give up because you thought it would be too difficult to write later?"
Sagiri nodded.
"Yes, 'Rebellious Story' is already considered an ending. It's truly difficult to continue writing it, especially while ensuring quality... If one day I think of a story that can match it, then I'll continue. As for now..."
Izumi Chihiro's gaze shifted, his eyes sparkling.
"I have a new idea."
...
"I'm getting closer and closer to my goal, I suppose."
Izumi Chihiro listened to the sales data Ms. Sonoko told him, feeling quite pleased.
Not only were the readers happy, but as the author, he was naturally very happy as well.
"Oh, by the way, do you know about the interview on Saturday?"
Machida Sonoko suddenly said.
"Is there such a thing? Ms. Sonoko, you didn't inform me."
Izumi Chihiro said, puzzled.
"Oh, it seems she hasn't received the news yet. I'll make a call in a bit, and then you'll know."
Machida Sonoko said, sounding like she understood.
"Hmm?"
Izumi Chihiro hung up the phone, full of questions.
A few minutes later, he received a message.
Nayuta: Senpai, we're attending an interview together on Saturday. Are you going to accept? Because Senpai just finished his work, and I'm also preparing to release a new book, so Ms. Sonoko suggested we talk together to increase our popularity.
Izumi Masamune: Why wouldn't I accept? There's no downside for me. By the way, this is your first time participating in such an event, Nayuta, and it's an interview. Will there be any problems?
Nayuta: Is Senpai worried I won't be able to speak? It's fine, I'm very talkative in front of Senpai. I just didn't accept interviews before because there was no need!
"This time, I get to participate with Senpai, so of course, it's necessary!"
Typing this message, Kani Nayuta giggled foolishly.
Otherwise, she wouldn't be interested in such an event.
If she could interact with Senpai during the event, that would be even more wonderful!
Izumi Masamune: In that case, I don't need to worry.
Nayuta: Senpai should worry about himself!
Izumi Masamune: ? Nayuta, what do you want to do?
Nayuta: Senpai, guess~
Izumi Masamune: You guess if I'll guess?
Nayuta: A slippery Senpai is cuter than usual, Nayuta's heart is fluttering again~
Nayuta: Oh, by the way, Senpai, I'm sending you a selfie of me bathing. If you can't stand it, you can use it, you know? It's not good for boys your age to hold it in all the time, right?
Izumi Masamune: Wait!
Nayuta: Hehe, of course, I'm just kidding! Senpai, you're not fantasizing, are you? You haven't already gotten an erection, have you?
Izumi Masamune: ...
"Nayuta, why does her recent state feel more and more... Could it be influenced by Eriri?"
Izumi Chihiro's mouth twitched.
Nayuta wasn't like this before!
He hadn't forgotten that Nayuta had bought many doujinshi works by Kashiwagi Eri-sensei. Perhaps she was influenced by that.
Izumi Masamune: Nayuta, as a lady, you should pay attention to your words to avoid leaving a bad impression on others.
Nayuta: Too bad! Senpai, I'm not a lady!
Izumi Masamune: Be honest, have you recently become obsessed with Eriri's doujinshi?
Nayuta: Senpai, you found out! Alright, I'll share them with you to read together.
Izumi Masamune: Headache.
"Hmph..."
Izumi Chihiro sighed.
He felt that his daily life would probably become more and more troublesome in the future.
...
His few days of school life that followed didn't involve anything strange.
In the past few days, Takasago-san often came to chat with him about the completion of 'Rebellious Story'. As a result, Eriri always coincidentally appeared nearby, first arguing with Takasago-san, and then joining the conversation.
Chatting with them was quite enjoyable, especially Eriri's stubborn chat style, which was the most amusing.
Whenever the two asked him to verify a question but received an answer that displeased her, Eriri would stubbornly say: "Chihiro is just a novelist, what does he know about magical girl?"
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