Chapter 20: So you also...
The review speed for the second volume was much faster than before, and the printing factory is also relatively free at the moment, so the release date for the second volume will be very soon.
The only issue is that the promotional period is quite rushed, only about 10 days.
But this isn't a big problem; after all, it's already the second volume, so there's a certain fan base. If there are many readers following along, then the first week's sales naturally won't be bad.
Currently, the sales of the first volume are approaching 20,000 copies per volume, and the rate of increase is becoming slower and slower, as if it has reached saturation.
This should just be a temporary bottleneck.
If there's a better promotional method, or if the upcoming new volumes drive sales, then it will definitely be able to continue increasing.
Izumi Chihiro gained a bit more confidence in himself.
During class break.
"Sawamura Student, do you know when the second volume of demon slayer will be released?"
Takasago Tomoe asked, resting her chin on her hand, turning her face.
"I don't know."
Eriri answered casually.
"You're childhood friends, aren't you? How could you not know something like this?"
Takasago Tomoe expressed her doubt.
"Why do I have to ask? That's his own business."
Eriri retorted.
"Since Sawamura Student doesn't know, then I'll go ask him myself. I'm quite interested..."
"You..."
Eriri's expression changed, but she found that the other party had already left her seat and approached Izumi Chihiro's position, then started chatting.
"Bitch!"
She bit her lip and muttered to herself.
"Izumi-dono, when will your new volume be released?"
Takasago Tomoe walked over with light steps and asked him softly beside him.
"Oh, you're that concerned?"
Izumi Chihiro looked up.
"Of course! I'm also a small fan of Teacher Izumi, so I naturally want to see the next content!"
Her eyes lit up, looking like a sincere fan.
"Is that true?"
Izumi Chihiro's gaze was suspicious.
"Of course it's true. I've already placed demon slayer in my recommended spot..."
She answered, blinking her big eyes.
Although it was on the bottom, inconspicuous row, it still represented her approval.
Ordinary works wouldn't get this kind of treatment!
"It should be very soon."
After thinking for a moment, Izumi Chihiro gave his answer.
"Eh, really? That's so fast... It's only been two months, right? Will the updates be on time?"
Takasago Tomoe looked surprised.
What she wanted to ask more was, if he writes so fast, can the quality really be guaranteed?
After all, he's a student, not a freelancer, so he doesn't have that much free time.
"No problem, the editor will oversee it, and I'm very satisfied with this volume myself. It should be written better than the first volume."
Izumi Chihiro's expression was firm.
He believed he had made progress. Although there was no system template to display his ability level, he believed he should have seen a significant improvement.
After all, in the light novel world, he could only be considered a newcomer right now, and this was his fastest period of progress. Once his writing style stabilizes in the future, that's when he'll fall into a new bottleneck.
"Is that so? Since Teacher Izumi is so confident, then I wish you every success and even better results!"
Takasago Tomoe clapped her hands together, placed them on her cheeks, and smiled.
"Thank you. I hope your good wishes come true."
He nodded and smiled.
"Why are those two chatting so happily! Damn it."
Eriri looked back at the scene, gripping the pencil in her hand.
Just then, Takasago Tomoe turned and returned to her seat, and she quickly averted her gaze.
"What did you talk about with Chihiro?"
Eriri asked casually.
"Of course, it was about the novel... Why, Sawamura Student, are you very curious? You can go ask him yourself, right?"
Takasago Tomoe looked at her with a calm expression.
"No need."
Eriri refused firmly.
'That idiot should have told me himself! I even helped him before... My good intentions were wasted!'
She grumbled inwardly.
Forget it, it's not like when it just started and there was a risk of being canceled. There's no need to actively inquire... Otherwise, it would seem like I really care about him!