Miss Yamada Elf patted her full, small chest to guarantee it.
"I'm sorry, I'm really sorry! Miss Yamada! We editors have an obligation and responsibility to protect the personal information of the artists we work with."
"Besides, Eromanga-sensei doesn't like to interact with strangers, I really can't tell you."
As far as Machida Sonoko knew, Eromanga-sensei seemed to have severe social anxiety, so much so that she could only communicate with strangers online.
Last time she went to her house, she didn't see the person herself, her mother received her, although she didn't see the person herself, but looking at her mother's appearance, she could guess that Eromanga-sensei was also a beauty.
"What! Can't you even make an exception? As long as you don't say anything, and I don't say anything, who would know about this kind of thing!"
"Miss Yamada, please don't make things difficult for me, I really can't tell you." Machida Sonoko said with a bitter smile.
"Even if it's for me to switch to your publishing house, it's something to consider." Miss Yamada Elf said proudly, 'I've offered such a big chip, you should compromise now, right!'
'I am a writer with sales of 2,200,000, a writer!'
Although Machida Sonoko was surprised by the chip Miss Yamada Elf mentioned, the department's superiors would surely be very happy to have such a successful writer.
But for her… just thinking about having such an annoying person under her command, she probably wouldn't be able to resist resigning.
Furthermore, the person Machida Sonoko was going to find next, she believed had potential not weaker than, or even higher than Miss Yamada Elf.
At worst, she still had a Tsukiyo under her who was also good.
"Even so, it's not possible, Miss Yamada, this is a matter of principle." Miss Yamada Elf took a step back.
What! She was actually rejected, which made Miss Yamada Elf somewhat frustrated and unbelievable!
Does this editor understand the value of 2 million in sales!
"What! Damn it! What future does Eromanga-sensei have following that guy Mochizuki!"
"Come and create the ultimate light novel with me!"
Hearing that Miss Yamada Elf actually called out Tsukiyo's real name, Machida Sonoko was startled.
Could it be that she accidentally let it slip when she wasn't careful, that would be bad, accidentally exposing Tsukiyo's real identity.
Machida Sonoko thought for a moment, she shouldn't have said anything about Tsukiyo, and there was no information in the office that would reveal Tsukiyo's information.
So she tentatively asked: "You know Tsukiyo? That is, Mochizuki."
"Uh… yes, what's wrong?" Miss Yamada Elf said, 'Could it be that Mochizuki's name is more effective here than my own?'
"How did you two meet?"
"We just know each other, we've known each other for a long time."
"I see…." Machida Sonoko felt relieved, as long as the information wasn't exposed from her.
Afterwards, Machida Sonoko thought of a good idea.
Her face, which had been somewhat troubled from before, gradually brightened up.
Machida Sonoko thought to herself: 'Sorry, Tsukiyo, I'll leave this troublesome guy to you, I really have urgent matters!'
'I will definitely compensate you if I have the chance…'
"Then, you can go directly to Tsukiyo for Eromanga-sensei's contact information, he knows it too, Tsukiyo doesn't have any confidentiality principles."
"And…" Hearing Machida Sonoko's words, Miss Yamada Elf felt it made sense and said anxiously.
"And what?"
"And I heard they have a good relationship.
Currently, Eromanga-sensei is Tsukiyo's exclusive artist.
If you get Tsukiyo's approval, it will also be beneficial for you to collaborate with Eromanga-sensei…"
"Hmm… makes sense…" Miss Yamada Elf lowered her head in thought, seeming to consider the feasibility of this method.
She felt that it would be somewhat difficult, if someone wanted to snatch her exclusive artist - Airumi, Miss Yamada Elf would definitely not give in easily.
However, she still had to go and see, it wasn't too much to just ask for contact information, right?
And after wasting several days with Machida Sonoko, Miss Yamada Elf was also a bit tired of this woman, who was unyielding.
"Alright then."
"Then, should I give you Tsukiyo's address? Or do you already have it?"
"Send it to me, please."
A pleasant transaction was thus reached.
Watching Miss Yamada Elf gradually walk out of her office, Machida Sonoko sank heavily into the chair behind her.
"Ah!"
"Phew!"
"Finally… that's great!" Machida Sonoko released the pressure in her heart, then quickly got up and entered work mode, packing her things, preparing to visit Muramasa Senju.
And Miss Yamada Elf, who walked out of the Fujikawa Publishing building.
She was waiting for a taxi outside the door, how could she squeeze onto the train every time like Mochizuki?
Miss Yamada Elf looked ahead and silently said in her heart: 'Eromanga-sensei, I must have you!'
Looking down at the address Machida Sonoko sent on her phone, Miss Yamada Elf set off for Mochizuki's home.
She originally planned to visit Umaru first, but for Eromanga-sensei, she would go see Stupid Wangyue first.
... Machida Sonoko drove her car out of the underground parking lot herself, and after glancing at Miss Yamada Elf at the entrance, she certainly had no intention of giving her a ride.
Machida Sonoko rolled up the car window and accelerated away with a stomp on the gas pedal.
Among the items Machida Sonoko was carrying in the car, there was a signed copy of volume 2 of re:zero - starting life in another world.
This book was the important breakthrough for her trip to invite Muramasa Senju to debut.
As mentioned before, after Muramasa Senju won first place in the newcomer award, she did not choose to cooperate with Fujikawa Publishing to publish her book.
The reason was that she just needed to earn living expenses once, so she participated in the competition and had no desire to be a writer.
This made Machida Sonoko feel extremely regretful for a time, it was such a shame that such a potential female writer didn't write.
Her superiors also kept urging her to sign Muramasa Senju, at least to build a good relationship and not let competing publishing houses sign her.
Later, Machida Sonoko visited Muramasa Senju several more times and accidentally discovered that she actually liked reading Tsukiyo's re:zero - starting life in another world, and even greatly admired Tsukiyo.
Thus, after Machida Sonoko's repeated persuasion, Muramasa Senju's idea of not planning to write a book had gradually wavered, and she was just missing a fuse.
... Machida Sonoko: "Don't you want to work under the same publishing house and the same editor as Tsukiyo?"
"Are you willing to give this opportunity to someone else?"
"Recently, a new female author has arrived, and I heard… she is also Tsukiyo's classmate, and the two often exchange writing experiences."
"By joining Fujikawa, you will have the opportunity to get Tsukiyo's contact information, and even his home address."
"You can have close contact with Tsukiyo."
"I… I…" Machida Sonoko showed a victorious smile and handed Mochizuki's book and the contract to Muramasa Senju.
"Tsukiyo's book?"
"This is a signed copy."
"Really!" The contract was, of course, directly ignored by Muramasa Senju.
Muramasa Senju quickly hugged the book and opened the cover to check, and sure enough, the four big characters "Tsukiyo" were written on it, which made Muramasa Senju's eyes well up with tears of excitement.
"How about it, by signing with Fujikawa, you even have the opportunity to sign books in the same room as Tsukiyo."
Machida Sonoko picked up the contract from the side again and placed it in front of Muramasa Senju, along with a pen with the cap off.
"I understand." A firm voice came from Muramasa Senju's mouth, and she waved her hand.
The loose kimono sleeve slid down to her biceps, revealing her fair forearm and wrist.
Then, without looking at the contract, Muramasa Senju signed her name.
Seeing this scene, Machida Sonoko, who was opposite her, felt the mood that Miss Yamada Elf had ruined in the past few days instantly brighten up.
Of course, she wouldn't cheat her on the contract and gave her the best newcomer treatment.
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