If planetarian: the reverie of a little star managed to win the championship.
Then, having debuted with the Newcomer Award Grand Prize, he would definitely receive the most generous treatment and would certainly not be shortchanged.
After reading it several times and confirming there were no issues, Kobayashi Itsuki readily signed the contract.
"In that case, I leave the rest to you, Miss Ohara."
"Please don't say that, Teacher Kobayashi. The results should be announced this month, and we will notify you about the specific bonus and compensation details then."
"Also..."
Ohara Nanako looked at Kobayashi Itsuki expectantly, "Teacher Kobayashi, do you have any thoughts about starting a new work?"
"A new work?"
Kobayashi Itsuki thought for a moment. He had considered it before, but the events of the last two days had been too numerous, so he had temporarily put the idea aside.
Now that she mentioned it, it was about time to put it on the schedule.
"I do have the idea, but I haven't settled on a specific theme yet."
Others might suffer from writer's block, but Kobayashi Itsuki had an abundance of inspiration.
"Regarding themes, if you don't mind, Teacher Kobayashi, we can discuss it. I am quite familiar with the popular themes currently on the market."
Ohara Nanako said seriously, looking intently at Kobayashi Itsuki.
Kobayashi Itsuki thought for a moment, "Miss Ohara, what do you think of 'planetarian: the reverie of a little star'?"
"It's excellent! It's the best work I've read since I started this job."
Speaking of this, Ohara Nanako had quite a few thoughts.
After all, strictly speaking, Kobayashi Itsuki's work had saved her from a sea of suffering, no longer having to read those eye-searing things.
"It's just that the ending is a bit too sad..."
"However, it is definitely a good work."
"If it were a long novel, it would definitely make more money!"
"Currently, works with such a strong tragic tone shouldn't be very popular, right?"
Kobayashi Itsuki stroked his chin, "Would it be better to write something more lighthearted and cheerful?"
"Not necessarily~"
"Although the current social environment is sluggish, works like Teacher Kobayashi's still have quite a market."
Kobayashi Itsuki nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this.
If that's the case, then he'll focus on tragic works for the initial period.
"I understand, then I have an idea."
"I should be able to send you the new manuscript in the next couple of days."
"Eh?"
Ohara Nanako was stunned. A new manuscript in two days?
That fast?
"Teacher Kobayashi, you don't have to rush, I'm not in a hurry."
Ohara Nanako subconsciously thought Kobayashi Itsuki was saying this because he believed she was in a hurry.
As an Editor, she knew how difficult it was to write a good work.
When many Editors went to collect manuscripts, they would practically beg and plead, it was miserable.
The most direct example was her father's Editor, Mr. Oda.
Every time he went to ask her father for a manuscript, he was truly on the verge of tears.
It was almost as if he would commit seppuku if he didn't get the manuscript.
She had seen such things countless times.
She never expected the new author she was working with to be so considerate and thoughtful of her; the comparison was truly touching.
"I know good works take time to polish, Teacher Kobayashi can take his time..."
"It's fine, if I write it earlier, Miss Ohara, you can also review it earlier, and if there are any problems, you can point them out sooner."
"Then revising the text and such will also be easier..."
Revising the text?
Ohara Nanako was stunned again.
Light novel authors in Japan are completely different from web novel authors like Kobayashi Itsuki in his previous life.
In his previous life, Kobayashi Itsuki was as humble as dust; if a reader lord was even slightly dissatisfied, he would immediately revise the text!
The main focus was sincerity, being responsive to all requests, even things like writing ten thousand characters a day were basic.
But in Japan, asking these authors to revise their text was like asking to kill them; they were very stubborn.
They always felt like others were defiling their work or something.
It might not be that exaggerated, but it was generally similar; they didn't like it.
It was even less likely for someone to proactively suggest it like Kobayashi Itsuki did.
Just this attitude alone was truly commendable.
"Teacher Kobayashi, if all authors were like you, there would be no hurt Editors in this world."
Young, handsome, talented, modest, and easy to communicate with.
Ohara Nanako felt lucky, what kind of luck was this, her first author was such an agreeable person.
"If all Editors were as beautiful as Miss Ohara, I believe no one would be willing to make things difficult, right?"
Kobayashi Itsuki chuckled, complimenting her again.
"If nothing unexpected happens, I should be able to send you the beginning tonight. If you have any questions or thoughts after reading it, Miss Ohara can call me directly to tell me."
"That fast?"
"Teacher Kobayashi, have you already written a part of it?"
"No, no, I'll go back and start writing now, then send it to you tonight."
"With a computer, typing is very easy."
"If there are any problems, I'll trouble Miss Ohara to point them out."
Kobayashi Itsuki said with a smile, his expression making Ohara Nanako sigh with emotion.
'Teacher Kobayashi is really a good person.'
[Ding, Ohara Nanako's favorability increased, gained green treasure chest * 1.]
This conversation between the two, after a long period of emotion for Ohara Nanako, who was used to the hardships of work, quickly ended with her handing over two treasure chests.
"Well then, I'll go back and write the manuscript first, Miss Ohara, you..."
Kobayashi Itsuki stood up, preparing to leave. Coming today to sign the contract and getting two treasure chests was quite good.
However, just at this moment, Kobayashi Itsuki suddenly felt a gaze staring at him from somewhere.
He turned his head and saw a face pressed tightly against a nearby window, somewhat distorted by the glass, glaring at him.
And next to this face, Nohara Misae was pulling at his collar, trying to pull him away, but upon seeing Kobayashi Itsuki, a clear look of surprise appeared on her face... "I'm so sorry, Teacher Kobayashi and Nanako, for disturbing you."
On the street outside the coffee shop, Nohara Misae, with Himawari-chan hanging on her chest and holding Nohara Shinnosuke's hand, was apologizing to the two.
"It's fine, it's fine, we just finished talking and were about to leave anyway."
Kobayashi Itsuki said with a chuckle, then greeted Nohara Shinnosuke, who had his face puffed up like a steamed bun and an unhappy expression, and Himawari-chan, who was reaching out her hands towards him, wanting to be held.
"Talking about what? Are you two dating?"
Nohara Shinnosuke covered his chest, saying with a very hurt expression, swaying as if he was about to collapse.
"No, Shin-chan."
Ohara Nanako said, blushing and feeling a little embarrassed.