The next day.
When Lin Mu woke up, Student Shiina was no longer in his arms.
A slight sound came from the kitchen, where Shiina Mahiru, dressed in an apron, was humming a tune while preparing breakfast for the day.
After the meal was ready, Shiina Mahiru took off her apron and quietly returned to the room.
Looking at the man who was still sleeping, she bent down and gently poked his cheek with her small hand.
"Time to get up, Mr. Bad Guy, it's already morning, don't forget you have important things to do today."
Lin Mu instinctively opened his arms and gently wrapped them around the girl's slender waist.
He also rested his face on her chest, savoring the alluring fragrance and astonishing softness.
"Mmm… stop it, the food will get cold and won't taste good."
Shiina Mahiru's beautiful face flushed slightly as she looked at his intimate actions.
She seemed to recall what happened last night, and her heart immediately felt a little shy again.
She pushed his chest with her small hand and couldn't help but chide, "Stop being naughty, you really need to get up."
Listening to her soft protest, Lin Mu finally showed a pleased expression and let her go.
After getting up and washing, eating the delicious meal prepared by Little Angel Shiina, his body and mind were both satisfied.
For a soul from another world like him, having such a gentle and lovely person to take care of him was simply too blissful.
Therefore, he had to work even harder to maintain this happiness.
After breakfast, Lin Mu changed into a more casual outfit and raised an eyebrow at Shiina Mahiru.
"How do I look? This outfit should be fine for meeting the editor, right?"
Shiina Mahiru came to him, gently straightened his sleeves, and then scrutinized him for a few moments, unable to help but pout.
"The only problem is that you're too much of a magnet for attention; I really wish you were a little uglier."
That way, he would be all hers.
Perhaps she could feed him nutritious meals every day.
Make him fat!
That way, no other girl would look at him with those watery eyes like Asada, right?
Lin Mu smiled, leaned down, and kissed her forehead.
"Well, I'm heading out now. I'll probably come to the convenience store to work with you this afternoon."
Shiina Mahiru nodded shyly, then couldn't help but say worriedly:
"You're already a light novel author, and you're still coming to work with me. Won't that affect your work?"
"No, it won't. Today I'm just going to discuss the novel contract. This represents my future standing in the company, and I won't get paid immediately anyway."
"Working at the convenience store is different; you get paid right after you finish, and it's easy."
"Besides, I'm not at ease with you working there alone. What if a lecherous guy like Kurata targets you? I have to watch over you!"
Shiina Mahiru couldn't help but pout when she heard this.
"I'm not that weak, okay? I've studied Aikido."
Lin Mu raised an eyebrow, looking at her playfully.
"Then when I made a move on you, why didn't you use Aikido against me?"
Shiina Mahiru, embarrassed and annoyed, punched him lightly with her small fist, saying exasperatedly:
"You still have the nerve to bring that up? You took advantage of me and did that to me; I didn't even have time to react."
Lin Mu clasped her small fist, kissed it, and then couldn't help but gently embrace Student Shiina, tenderly stroking her golden hair.
"Yes, I'm the worst. The moment I saw you, I fell in love."
"Regarding what happened that day, when you've thought it through, you must tell me properly, okay?"
"Mhm."
The girl nodded slightly, breathing in his scent, her heartbeat subconsciously quickening.
This was a strong sense of security that utterly captivated her.
"Well, I'm heading out. See you later."
After another gentle pat on her head, Lin Mu took his first step towards becoming the King of Light Novels.
… …
After Lin Mu left, Shiina Mahiru originally wanted to team up with Aoyama Nanami to go to the convenience store.
However, Aoyama Nanami smiled and declined, saying she had an audition for a voice actor training agency today.
… …
Back to Lin Mu, he took the train to Akihabara, entered a maid café, found an empty seat, and sat down.
After ordering a cup of coffee, he realized he still had time, so he pulled out his laptop and started typing.
Soon after.
Machida Sonoko, who he had arranged to meet, finally walked over.
Upon seeing Lin Mu's appearance, Machida Sonoko's eyes lit up.
What a handsome young man!
Black hair and black eyes, tall and upright, exuding a mature aura all over.
He was like a male protagonist who had stepped out of a manga.
Perhaps his light novel's protagonist was modeled after himself?
Machida Sonoko took a deep breath and approached Lin Mu with a smile.
"Hello, you must be Twilight Sky-sensei. I am Machida Sonoko, the editor-in-charge from Undead River Bunko. It's a pleasure to meet you for the first time."
After speaking, the short-haired beauty, dressed in a black business suit and a hip-hugging skirt, extended her fair hand to Lin Mu.
Lin Mu smiled and nodded, likewise extending his hand to politely shake hers.
"I am Lin Mu, my pen name is Twilight Sky. Miss Machida, it's a pleasure to meet you."