Chapter 17

The sultry air of that night was mixed with the pungent smell of blood, and the bodies of islanders and tourists were piled up like mountains...

Life was dying one by one before her eyes, and the only hope was the next time loop.

"Hiss..."

Yamada Fairy made such a sound, and her expression became more and more strange.

That guy was too cruel!

She estimated that she would never be able to write such a sad story in her life.

Everyone happily upgraded and killed monsters, and opened a harem in another world, showing their naked bodies, and opening a silver party. Isn't it good?

This is too painful.

Fortunately, such a plot can be changed, otherwise, she would really have some thoughts of abandoning the book in her heart.

Yamada Fairy continued to read.

Ajiro Shinpei went back to the past again and found that the starting point of the time loop was not fixed, but would move forward.

The sense of crisis became stronger and stronger.

This time, the reincarnation shifted to the perspective of Nanyun Ryunosuke, so that readers can get other information from a different perspective, which aroused a different sense of expectation than before.

With the cooperation of the three, can they save the previous collapsed situation and blow the horn of counterattack?

Soon, a fierce battle began.

With the information provided by Ajiro Shinpei, the shadow lurking in the Kobayakawa family was finally solved...

However, it would not be so easy to solve all the problems before the end of the temple fair.

Ajiro Shinpei was soon attacked by Shadow Mio.

With the help of everyone, Shadow Mio died, and Shadow Chao was temporarily recognized by everyone.

The situation developed in a good direction again.

At this time, there may be some important information left on the mobile phone left by Chao...

Yamada Fairy unconsciously continued to flip down, but found that he had read all of it unknowingly, and his expression of serious reading changed instantly, as if he suddenly woke up.

"Eh, it's over?"

27 Suspense and expectations

"Huh..."

In the spacious room, the blonde girl, who was dressed in a white T-shirt and had dishevelled hair, slowly closed the light novel in her hand and breathed a sigh of relief.

"I finished reading it without realizing it. I haven't been so obsessed with a novel for a long time."

Eri stood up and stretched her soft waist, and came to the balcony, sighing.

The second volume of "Summer Returns" did not disappoint her expectations. It was not only updated in time, but also the content was of high quality and quantity. The effect was not much different from the first volume. It had both tension and description of the daily atmosphere. The suspense left at the end also raised expectations, but the importance of the plot was slightly different.

During this period of time, due to the sluggishness of the industry, her interest declined, but because of this work, she regained hope in the industry.

She was about to become a loyal fan of Tsukiro Mami!

After a while, Eriri logged into the book review website and left her reading experience again.

Childhood sweetheart is the best in the world: the reliable elder sister Nanyun Ryunosuke is handsome and capable, which is impressive! As for the others, they all have their own presence. Of course, the cutest one is Ushio. I hope the author can give Ushio more roles in the subsequent plots! In addition, what is the mystery of Ushio's life and death? It's really exciting. I hope the third volume will come soon! Come on, Mr. Tsukiro!

After posting the comment, Eriri did not exit directly, but looked at the comment area to see what other readers think.

There are many unknowns in suspense themes. Different readers will have different opinions after reading, and then communicate with each other, waiting for the mystery to be revealed in the future, and then see who is wrong and who is right.

But before that, the debate is the source of interest for readers, just like the debate between characters who have never fought but have similar performances in battle-themed works.

"The good news is that the male protagonist has a brain, and the bad news is that the villain also has a brain. 』

"The four-handed shadow said that the amount of information is a bit large. The male protagonist has his mother's eyes and can copy time. Who gave this eye? The previous dream indicated that it was the real Ushio? Where did Chao come from? 』

『Can Shadow Chao really be considered Chao? She is a shadow, but she has the same memory and psychology as Chao. She also thinks of herself as Chao, which is different from other shadows. 』

『The teammates seem to be quite powerful, especially the big sister. She can actually deduce the time traveler? But it's so easy, I feel that the big sister should know something. 』

『With such strong teammates, I don't know how to lose! 』

『Is there a contradiction in the plot before and after? Or did I miss it? I feel dizzy, my brain cells are dead. 』

『Teacher Nanyun, so cool, so cool, I like it! I really want to stick with the big sister! 』

『It's so scary to watch. Every time the character reappears, I am a little afraid that I will be changed by the shadow. I am suspicious. 』

『Sister Chao is so cute, so cute, I want to hug her every day, and Teacher Eromanga draws her beautifully. 』

"From Shadow Mio's words, we can see that both sisters like Shinpei. That's great. Is there a Shura Field plot? I look forward to it!"

"Let me analyze with you the significance of Shadow Tide's existence and why Nanyun Ryunosuke behaves like this..."

"I see..."

After reading some of the analytical comments, Eriri showed a thoughtful expression.

It is not a web serialization, so it is impossible to follow the updates every day. Instead, it is read more than three months apart. For many people, it is impossible to remember too many details.

At this time, some fanatical fans are needed to analyze some details of the story for everyone, and others will suddenly understand it by combining the reading impression in their minds.

Of course, this may be just one person's opinion. Before the author writes down the specific information and settles everything, it is just speculation.

Compared with the arguments of readers on the Internet, how will readers in reality behave?

Hikigaya Hachiman immediately experienced it, and Komachi, who finished reading the second volume, quickly found him.

"Onii-chan, you write so cruelly! Mio is so cute, why torture her! No, actually torture me!"

Komachi put her hands on her hips and raised her eyebrows.

"Although she is also a younger sister, there is no need to be so empathetic, right?"

His eyes flickered, and he thought for a while before speaking.

"Onii-chan, what are you thinking about? I mean, you are too cruel to the characters you write! The story is too cruel! It's even more excessive than the first volume."

Komachi's mouth pursed.

"Is this the same question? I feel like I have explained it many times, hey..."

Hikigaya Hachiman sighed and continued, "This is just a plot requirement! If the protagonist does not experience such thorough pain, how can he grow up as quickly as possible?"

"Well, that's true, but this is also Onii-chan's setting. Komachi is actually worried about whether Onii-chan concentrates her inner hatred for the world on the characters she writes."

Komachi quickly changed her words.

"Wait! What is the hatred in your heart? What did you misunderstand, Komachi? I don't have the setting of being bitter and resentful, blaming others!"

He raised his hand and asked with a twitch of his mouth.

"Am I wrong?"

Komachi twisted his chin with his hand and blinked his eyes.

"Then just pretend I didn't say anything, Onii-chan."

Hikigaya Hachiman: "..."

"Compared to this, Onii-chan, when will you write the third volume? Komachi can't help but want to see what secrets are revealed at the end of the volume!"

The younger sister leaned on him with a smile, holding his palm with her little hand and shaking it back and forth.

"Isn't it enough for me to tell you?"

He said.

"Of course not! If you know the secret in advance, there will be no surprise when you read it!"

Komachi shook his head and rejected this seemingly tempting proposal.

"If everything goes well, three months."

Hikigaya Hachiman gave the answer to the goal he wanted to achieve.

He also had more time than usual during the summer vacation, so the possibility of achieving the goal he set at the beginning was much greater.

"Great!"

Komachi cheered.

"Then, keep going, Onii-chan!"

The younger sister winked playfully and gave him a thumbs up.

"But don't push yourself too hard. Your health is your most important asset~"

"I'll pay attention, Komachi. Thank you for your concern."

Hikigaya Hachiman smiled gently.

A week later, he asked Ms. Machida about the first week sales of the second volume of "Summer Returns" and got a surprising result.

28 Shocking news

"...The first week sales of the second volume are 10,111 copies. Tsukiro-sensei, you've made progress again."

Machida Sonoko said slowly.

Hikigaya Hachiman was stunned when he heard this, and then his face lit up.

If this result is put in the previous life, it can sometimes be ranked among the top weekly sales of a single volume. Even in this world, it is quite excellent for a newcomer.

In this world, a light novel can only be called a truly popular work if its total sales reach more than 500,000. The requirements are stricter than in the previous life. Although the first-week sales do not mean that the subsequent sales can match it, it at least shows that "Summer Returns" has the hope of becoming a popular work.

As long as the follow-up remains stable, and the Fuzugawa Library tilts its resources to recommend him, it will be no problem for him to become a popular writer.

Machida Yuanzi told him about the ins and outs of it, and once again expressed her optimism about him.

New writers like this will most likely become the mainstay of the industry in the future. Even if the Fuzugawa Library is big and has many super popular writers, it will treat him differently.

But Hikigaya Hachiman will not be satisfied with this.

Because if it is just like this, it is probably far from the future Miss Yamada. Although the disadvantage of the subject matter is indeed very large, this cannot be used as an excuse.

Only sales are the king!

"So, Hikigaya, keep working hard!"

He clenched his fists and encouraged himself.

Half a month later.

"The atmosphere here is a little awkward. It seems that I need to think about it again... Hmm?"

At night, not long after dinner, Hikigaya Hachiman was thinking, and suddenly someone sent a message.

Elementary School Fairy: Hello, Hikigaya, are you free?

Me: I am free.

"Beep..."

After he answered, Yamada Fairy sent a video invitation.

Hikigaya Hachiman clicked to accept, wanting to see what tricks Miss Yamada was going to play.

The fairy-like girl appeared in front of him again, with long golden hair, blue eyes, and wearing a red and white Lolita outfit full of ruffles.

"Hello, Hikigaya, see you again!"

She waved her right hand, her face full of smiles, as bright as spring.

"See you again, Miss Yamada, why do you want to open a video this time?"

Hikigaya Hachiman said calmly.

"Does my cute face make you feel shy?"

Yamada Fairy raised her index finger and said teasingly.

She is so confident and boastful, although she is indeed very cute.

He is used to Miss Yamada's attitude and said without hesitation: "Let's talk about business, Miss Yamada."