When Mochizuki submitted his entry, he directly used Mochizuki as his pen name without thinking too much.
But most authors don't use their real names as pen names.
Besides protecting personal privacy, they're also afraid of readers showing up at their door one day, which would be the end of them.
Of course, there are exceptions.
Mochizuki thought of Yamada Elf.
That guy's pen name is simply her real name.
As if afraid others wouldn't know she wrote this book!
He thought for a while.
Mochizuki? Tsukiyo? Or Wangye, Yeyue?
He's really bad at naming things, let's just call it Tsukiyo.
Moonlit Night Teacher sounds a bit smoother to read.
After deciding, he opened Line and sent the pen name to Machida Sonoko.
He quickly received a reply.
Machida Sonoko: So fast? Don't you need to think about it a bit longer? There's still time. Surprised (emoji)
Light Novelist Wang Yue: It's fine, I've decided.
Machida Sonoko: Okay, then, please do your best, Moonlit Night Teacher.
Machida Sonoko: Oh right, what do you think of this picture?
Looking at the picture Machida Sonoko sent, Mochizuki was first surprised, then a little excited.
He was all too familiar with this picture!
Light Novelist Wang Yue: It's Emilia!
Machida Sonoko: Yes, we've already started soliciting artists for the light novel.
This is a submission we just received.
The artist is called Eromanga-sensei.
Her name might be a bit strange.
But she's been very famous online recently,
and her artwork has been widely praised.
Light Novelist Wang Yue: I see, it looks very good.
Machida Sonoko: Yes, I'm also very optimistic about Eromanga-sensei, and her popularity might also boost sales.
Mochizuki sighed, truly worthy of being a seasoned businesswoman, the level of issues she considers is quite deep.
Machida Sonoko: The artwork looks perfect, it's the best so far, but I always feel like it could be even better.
Unfortunately, I didn't study art and I don't understand it.
So I wanted to see if you, Moonlit Night Teacher, could offer any suggestions.
Mochizuki knew even less about drawing, he was quite satisfied with this artwork, but since Machida Editor said so, he zoomed in on the picture and observed it carefully again.
Waist-length silver-white hair, rare dark purple eyes gazing forward.
Soft facial features exuding charm.
So beautiful!
Wearing a very ordinary white-based outfit, yet it made people feel a sense of nobility, unwilling to profane it.
A light green gem was also hanging on her chest...
Staring at the gem, Mochizuki felt this painting perfectly restored his description.
Then, he had a sudden inspiration.
Because the location of the gem was too similar to Yukino Yukinoshita.
Light Novelist Wang Yue: It's on her chest, no curves...
The message was instantly read.
But Mochizuki received a reply a few seconds later. She was probably carefully observing the picture.
Machida Sonoko: That's so right!!! As expected of Moonlit Night Teacher.
Mochizuki was smug, he still had this bit of skill. He also had to thank someone.
Light Novelist Wang Yue: Well, after all, it's a character I created!
Machida Sonoko: But, I didn't expect Moonlit Night Teacher to be more mature than I thought!
If I remember correctly, you're only a first-year high school student!
It's not good for boys to pay too much attention to these areas.
Light Novelist Wang Yue: I'm not, I didn't, don't talk nonsense...
....
Finally, Machida Sonoko expressed that if there were no surprises, she would most likely choose Eromanga-sensei as the illustrator.
Mochizuki also expressed his support.
Then Machida Sonoko also told Mochizuki to register a Twitter account.
To make it easier to communicate with readers later and also to conduct some promotional activities.
After finishing the conversation with Machida Sonoko, he naturally opened Elf's chat window.
Because Mochizuki had explained things, Yamada Elf hadn't been bombarding him with messages these past few days.
Light Novelist Wang Yue: Log in?
Yōsei-sama: Okay
Light Novelist Wang Yue: By the way, let me tell you, my light novel is about to be published. Proud (emoji)
Yōsei-sama: Hahahaha, not every published work is a good work, I'm just afraid you won't sell a single copy when the time comes
Yōsei-sama: Of course, if you kneel down and beg me, with my popularity, I can promote it for you and you'll definitely sell quite a few.
Yōsei-sama: How about it! Others want it but can't get it!
Light Novelist Wang Yue: Just wait to be proven wrong!!!!
Yōsei-sama: You're very confident! Then let's make a bet!
Elf was also very confident, she entered the industry earlier than Mochizuki, she had seen too many published works that ended up gathering dust on the bottom shelf of bookstores, ignored by everyone.
Light Novelist Wang Yue: What's the bet?
Yōsei-sama: Just one condition is fine, you wouldn't be scared, would you?
Light Novelist Wang Yue: Okay
The bet was certainly not just selling one copy; if that were the case, Mochizuki would surely win, and Elf wasn't that foolish.
So the final agreement was that if he could sell 20,000 copies, it would be considered Mochizuki's victory.
One percent of Yamada Elf's sales!
After finishing their idle chat, the two entered the game and played until the early morning.
Mochizuki was really too tired and chose to go to sleep.
Unlike Elf, people who don't go to school just have plenty of time and boundless energy.
Having had a fulfilling day, Mochizuki didn't realize until he went to sleep that he had forgotten something...
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