stjorthotic Chapter 156 The Black Cat's Respect
Chapter 156 The Black Cat's Respect
Chapter 156 The Black Cat's Respect
"Black Cat, they are my classmate and cousin, Shiina Mahiru and Suo Yuki," Natsuo introduced to Black Cat.
"Hello, I'm Black Cat, Xia Xue's editor." Black Cat greeted the two simply.
"Hello there."
Shiina Mahiru and Suo Yuki responded politely.
"Black Cat, what are you doing at my school?" Xia Sheng asked again.
"Teacher, have you forgotten? Today is the release date of the second volume of 'Konosuba'. Didn't you say you were going to check on the sales?" Kuroneko smiled slightly, reminding him.
"I almost forgot..."
Reminded by the black cat, Xia Sheng finally remembered this matter.
These past two days, his classmates have been constantly asking him about his relationship with Mai Sakurajima, bothering him so much that he almost forgot about it.
I just talked to Yumiko Miura about it yesterday.
"Natsumi, you go with Editor Kuroneko. Yuki and I will head back now," Shiina Mahiru said gently and considerately.
"Aren't you going to go and take a look together?" Xia Sheng asked.
"No need, this is your job, we won't get involved. We'll just wait for you to come back." Shiina Mahiru shook her head and smiled faintly.
"Okay, cousin, you're busy." Suoh Yuki also seemed very understanding.
Xia Sheng glanced at her and clearly saw the interest in her eyes.
This guy is a big fan of her books and an anime fan himself, how could he not want to read them together?
But she presents herself as a lady and generally doesn't do anything out of line.
"Okay, I'll be back soon." Xia Sheng nodded, not insisting that the two of them come along.
It's just a matter of checking the novel's sales; it's not a big deal, and the two of them aren't familiar with the black cat anyway.
There were many discomforts associated with the three of them being together.
"Then we'll head back now."
Shiina Mahiru and Suo Yuki nodded to the black cat and then turned and left.
Watching the two figures disappear around a corner, Xia Sheng turned his gaze to the black cat and said, "Let's go."
"Yes."
The two walked side by side toward the station, ignoring the curious stares of people around the school gate.
Natsumi is very famous now, and her popularity at school is no less than that of Mai Sakurajima, after all, she's associated with him.
Now that a sophisticated and mature woman has approached him, resembling a Yamato Nadeshiko, it's hard not to have some thoughts.
These days, when it comes to questions about men and women, people usually think in that direction.
Natsuo was no exception, even though his relationship with Mai Sakurajima was ambiguous.
After all, the image of a working woman and a student man is quite suggestive.
The term "sugar baby" is a favorite association for gossipy people.
Of course, there were also some more rational people who felt that the black cat was related to Mai Sakurajima, guessing that she was her manager or something, and came to Natsuo to discuss it.
After all, he had just been rumored to be dating Mai Sakurajima, so it's normal for his manager to have to deal with this kind of thing.
Some people are even hoping that the black cat will come and force Natsuo to break off his relationship with Mai Sakurajima.
After all, they still harbored illusions.
That's just wishful thinking. Without taking action, it's just fantasy, and it will never be possible.
Natsumi and Kuroneko arrived at the platform. After a few minutes, the train pulled into the station, and the two boarded together and sat down side by side.
The tram then slowly started moving.
"Teacher..." the black cat looked at Natsumi and spoke.
"What's wrong?" Xia Sheng asked, looking at her.
"Was that your girlfriend just now?"
"Hmm? You mean Mahiru? Not quite." Natsumi shook his head with a smile.
"Then she said she'd wait for you at home..." The black cat looked puzzled.
We're just ordinary classmates, we wouldn't say something like that.
"Oh, we're neighbors, and we get along well," Xia Sheng explained.
"I see... So the teacher's girlfriend is Sakurajima Mai?"
"You saw it too," Xia Sheng said with a helpless smile.
"Yeah, after all, the internet has been full of news about the teacher and Mai Sakurajima these past two days." Black Cat nodded.
"As expected, Mai-senpai is very famous." Natsumi couldn't help but sigh.
"So the teacher and she really are...?"
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"No, we're just close senior and junior classmates," Xia Sheng answered truthfully.
"Is that so? Then why is the teacher going on a date with Mai Sakurajima... Sorry, did I ask too much?" Black Cat realized he had overstepped his bounds halfway through his sentence and quickly apologized.
"It's okay, you don't need to be so polite with me. We can just be friends."
"Is it okay?" The black cat blinked, looking very happy.
"Of course, I don't like people I know to be too polite to me."
"I understand, then I won't be polite from now on," the black cat laughed and replied softly.
"Um... back to the main topic, actually I don't know why Mai-senpai wanted to go on a date with me."
"Perhaps she wants to pursue the teacher," Black Cat guessed.
"How could this be...: "
"Teacher, you should believe in your own charm. You're no less attractive than her." The black cat stared intently at him, her eyes filled with admiration.
"Is that so..." Xia Sheng couldn't help but smile.
He still appreciated the black cat's respect.
However, he didn't pay attention to what she said. The relationship between him and Mai Sakurajima was no longer a simple matter of whether to pursue or not.
The bookstore wasn't far, and the tram soon arrived at the station, where the two got off together.
"I'm sorry, teacher, I haven't bought a car yet, so you had to take the tram and walk here," the black cat said apologetically on the way.
"It's no big deal, it's not that far. Besides, didn't I tell you not to be so polite with me? Make yourself at home."
"Yes." The black cat nodded vigorously.
The two walked slowly, encountering many students along the way, some from the same school and some from different schools.
The goal is clearly the same.
Natsumi was somewhat looking forward to their ultimate goal; if they were all after "Konosuba," that would be great.
They soon arrived at the bookstore, where a huge poster at the entrance pleased Xia Sheng.
This poster features a young girl with chuunibyou (middle school syndrome), striking a pose as if she's about to jump out and unleash explosive magic.
As expected of him, the painting is vivid and lifelike.
The promotion was very effective; not only was it heavily promoted on the official website, but there was also a lot of related information outside the bookstore.
There was also a banner that read "Konosuba: The Second Volume Released."
With the success of the first volume, the treatment of the second volume was naturally even better.
Natsumi guessed correctly; the people who came with them were all there for "Konosuba".
"Look, isn't that Megumin?"
"It's her! She's so cute!"
"Teacher Xia Zhou's drawings are really good."
"You lolicon!"
"Nonsense! I'm not a lolicon! It's just that the girl I like happens to be a loli."
"Ah, yes, yes, yes."
"Teacher, everyone came here because of Konosuba."
Listening to the discussions around him, the black cat smiled happily, proud of Natsumi.
"Okay, let's go in and take a look."
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"it is good."
As soon as the two entered the bookstore, they saw a large crowd gathered around the new book section.
Through the gaps between people, Natsumi saw the second volume of the novel "Konosuba," and there wasn't much left.
"Great!" This scene almost made the black cat jump up excitedly.
The fact that the second volume sold so well means that "Konosuba" has been a complete success.
"Don't rush, we need to see what everyone thinks first," Xia Sheng said reservedly.
"It's sure to be a huge hit," Black Cat said confidently.
"Hehe~ I hope so, I'll go buy a few copies too."
"Teacher, let me buy it."
"No need, I'm giving it to a friend."
"All right."
After buying a few novels, Xia Sheng didn't linger. He paid and left the bookstore with the black cat.
He no longer needs to pay much attention; "Konosuba" is basically a sure thing.
It has achieved both popularity and positive reviews.
Next comes the accumulation of quantity; as long as a few more books are published, a certain position can be established.
Then he can release new works.
"Natsu, Natsumi?"
As soon as Xia Sheng stepped out of the bookstore, he heard a familiar voice of surprise.
He looked toward the source of the sound and saw that it was Miura Yumiko and the others.
"Yumiko? Yui, Hina, what brings you here...? You wouldn't happen to be...?"
Xia Sheng had only asked half a question when he guessed the three men's purpose.
After all, Ebina Hina already knew about his novel writing.
"Natsuo, we're here to buy your novel, right? You are too?" Yui Yuigahama asked with a smile.
"I mainly came to check on the situation," Xia Sheng nodded.
"Why aren't you with us...?" Miura Yumiko muttered to herself, her gaze fixed on the black cat.
"she is?"