Chapter 3- Light Novel

The next day, Hikaru changed his clothes to his uniform and went to school once again, as for looking for a publisher, it can be done in the weekends, or if he have time in the afternoon but for now, he can research for some publishers.

Just like usual, he brought his two brothers to their school.

"Kashima, here is your allowance, Kotarou's pocket money is also there, remember to eat a lot okay, stay healthy"

Hikaru smiled and gave both each a kiss on the forehead, then left, Kashima looked at his brother until he disappeared from their sight and he sighed.

Arriving at the classroom, Hikaru immediately saw Komi was already sitting on her seat, with smile he said good morning which surprised her then trying to give a reply back only to stutter a lot of times and her head exploding exuding smoke.

Hikaru laughed and just told her that she could write if she is still uncomfortable, things like this could not be rushed after all, while he was talking with Komi another one entered the classroom.

"Good morning Komi-san and Hikaru-san too:

"You are… Tadano Hitohito right?"

"Yes, that is correct"

Tadano seemed happy that Hikaru somehow remembered his name.

"Good morning to you too"

It seemed like Komi got to know Tadano yesterday at lunch after Hikaru went to the Computer Lab, he also discovered Komi is bad at communicating so Tadano decided to help her, Hikaru had a good impression of Tadano so he made friends with him.

"So, you now have two friends Komi, isn't that good"

Hikaru said with an innocent smile.

Komi blushed when she heard that but nodded.

So for the remaining time, the three talked with each other, mostly Hikaru and Tadano, also Komi who just writes, Komi was very happy that she now had someone to talk with.

They chatted with each other for a while before returning to their seats as the teacher will arrive soon.

While waiting, Hikaru opened his phone and started researching for popular publishing companies, there are 3 publishing companies, the Shiroyasha Ltd, a company that publishes Manga/Light novels, it was a medium company but has a good popularity.

The second is Asura, a company that also publishes Manga/Light novel, it was a small company but was very popular in tokyo because they always ensure the quality of the works they publish.

Last is Kadokawa Media Company, a company that mains Manga but recently they also started accepting Light Novels, it's a big company and has their own week shonen jump, they are popular.

Just as Hikaru was researching, Tadano, who was preceptive, noticed this and immediately turned to Hikaru.

"Eh? Are you going to publish a manga?"

Tadano asked, which also got the attention of Komi who looked over curiously.

"Not a manga but a light novel, I started writing recently and I think its quite good so I plan to publish it"

Hikaru replied with a smile, he didn't really need to hide it.

"That's amazing! We will definitely read it once it comes out"

Tadano is a guy who seemed to be good at flattery, but it was his honest compliment.

"Of course, once it was printed I will send you guys a book with my autograph"

"Thank you Hikaru-san"

[That is great. I can't wait to read it]

After that they continued talking with each other. They also tried asking for his light novel but Hikaru kept quiet about it to not spoil the story, It was quite a unique story since Sword Art Online doesn't exist in this world yet

A little while later, the teacher arrived and the three halted their chatting, and focused on the class, Hikaru didn' really need to listed that much because he could remember everything, so in his spare time he was choosing which publisher to go.

After thinking for a while he decided to go with Kadokawa Media Company, it was already a popular and big publishing company, and according to their site, the best Light Novel will be added to the Weekly shonen jump, even chance to get the light novel turned into a manga.

"Well, that's done"

Hikaru put his phone back in his pocket before listening back to the class.

In a blink of an eye, the class ended and it was time for the lunch break, Hikaru stretched his body and since he had already written the first volume, he wasn't going to the Computer Lab.

"Hmm? Tadano are you going to buy in the cafeteria?"

"Yes, I forgot to bring my water at home so I plan to buy milk"

"I will go with you, Komi wait for us, we are just going to buy some buns, then lets eat together"

[Okay]

She seemed excited that they will eat together, Hikaru and Tadano then made their way towards the cafeteria on their way then met someone.

"Hachiman, let's go to the cafeteria together"

Hikaru smiled when he saw his good childhood buddy Hachiman seemed surprised at first but after seeing it was his friend, he relaxed.

"Oh, it's only you, Sorry for your lost by the way"

"You don't have to worry about that, anyway, I didn't see you yesterday, you skipped the first day?"

"No, don't even talk about that, I got into an accident"

"Your luck is rotten as ever"

"Piss off!"

They reached the cafeteria and Hikaru didn't buy anything expensive, he bought the cheapest ones, enough to fill his stomach for the time.

But just as he was about to leave, Hachiman came again. He was carrying 4 pieces of buns and gave the other two to Hikaru.

"It's my treat"

"Haha, sorry about this Hachiman"

Hikaru awkwardly scratched the back of his head.

"Its okay, you also helped me a lot, at least, I could pay you back now"

"Thank you, then see you later"

"Yeah"

Hikaru returned to their room with Tadano and saw Komi being surrounded by their classmates, but as expected she didn't reply to them and only stood there like a statue, it was also becoming uncomfortable for her now.

*Clap! *Clap!

"Okay, that is enough everyone, Komi is getting uncomfortable from you flocking around her, give her some time to eat her lunch"

Everyone immediately realized their mistakes and said sorry to Komi before dispersing away and they are also scared of Hikaru.

Hikaru then took his table and chair and stuck it close to Komi's table, he also called Tadano to join them. Tadano is a good guy and a good guy to be friends with.

"Let's eat lunch together"

Hikaru said to Komi with a smile, then taking out the two buns he received from Hachiman and also the spicy sticks that he bought.

Hikaru and Tadano then turned to Komi waiting for her to take her lunch out in which she immediately pulled one out from her bag, Hikaru laughed out as he saw Komi had cat ears like on her head.

"You have cat ears, haha, that is cute"

Hikaru complimented her unknowingly, Komi was surprised at first then blushed, Hikaru just laughed it out once again and they started eating their lunch, Tadano also bought his lunch and he went to the cafeteria earlier to buy some water.

When the two saw Hikaru's lunch are just 2 pieces of buns and a spicy stick, they couldn't help but look at him.

"Ah this… I'm on a strict diet haha"

Hikaru scratched the back of his head and lied.

Tadano felt that Hikaru was lying, he turned to Komi if she knew about this but looking at her shocked expression, she also didn't know about this.

Komi didn't notice yesterday because Hikaru was in the Computer Lab.

"Come on lets eat!"

Hikaru said not minding their looks and was happily eating the buns he got.

"Is that enough Hikaru-san?"

Tadano asked in concern.

"Of course, its enough to give me energy for the day"

Hikaru replied as a matter of a fact.

"That's not enough Hikaru-san, how about I share some of my lunch with you? I already ate a lot this morning"

[I will also share some of mine]

"Haha, I'm thankful but it's okay"

Hikaru felt warm as the two were willing to share their lunch with him but he is really okay, he is not a heavy eater anyway,

Komi and Tadano looked at each other and nodded, Tadano took the lid of his lunchbox before putting some of his lunch, Komi also put some then they gave it to Hikaru who was late to notice it because he was looking around for some loner classmates.

"Uh.. you guys"

Hikaru was helpless as they still shared some of their lunch to him, he just smiled and thanked them once again before digging into what was given to him, they then happily ate their lunch while telling some stories to each other.

"So I will help Komi get friends"

Tadano spoke.

"I'm going to help too then, but I don't know anyone from this classroom and they are already scared of me, so you take it Tadano, if someone makes trouble with you just tell me, I will take care of them"

Komi wasn't able to say anything as she was very shy at the moment.

So to help her right now, Tadano decided to go for it immediately, he looked around and saw the most social? Group, it was led by a girl named Yamai. She seemed to be a good girl?

So Tadano and Hikaru approached her to talk to her.

Tadano was the one who called out to her and then when she turned around, she started whispering to Tadano's ears that even Hikaru could hear.

'This girl is a shit talker'

Hikaru immediately thought, so with a move he grabbed her by the mouth, and pushed her away.

"For someone who is within my smacking distance, you have the guts to shit talk, don't think that just because you are a woman I won't smack you, I'm someone who support gender equality by the way"

She looked at Hikaru with hatred but she knew she couldn't win so she gave up and turned away.

"What a bitch personality, nice facade though"

Hikaru said with a loud voice that made everyone hear it, Yamai jolted when she heard that and she turned red from embarrassment before running away, then followed by the two who were talking with her earlier.

"Let's find another one, we don't want any bad influence to Komi"

Hikaru said to Tadano who nodded, but after looking for awhile, they weren't able to find any.

"I have someone, let me try first"

Tadano said before making their way towards a girl? Boy? What the hell is this? Hikaru was confused as he looked at this student. If he remembers 'its' name correctly, his/her name is Osana Najimi.

Hikaru didn't know this one but 'it' seemed friendly and Hikaru was amazed by the skills of Najimi, talking with multiple people and was able to listen to all of them and even make a conversation? And from what seemed like it, almost everyone in the classroom is Najimi's friends, truly a master at making friends.

Even Hikaru himself, was not capable of doing this, Hikaru immediately decided Najimi is a must friend for Komi, maybe she could learn a thing or two from Najimi, he told Tadano that he would leave it to him before making his way back towards his seat.

Tadano and Najimi talked for a while before they decided that Najimi would walk home with Komi. After knowing that, Hikaru just left it to Tadano while he himself will go to the Kadokawa Media Company to see if his book will get accepted.

He was confident it would get accepted though but not a hundred percent.

After the school ended, Hikaru said goodbye to Komi and Tadano before making his way towards the Kadokawa Media Company. He needed to ride a train for a few minutes to reach the place, but Hikaru wanted to save so he just borrowed a bike and then went to Kadokawa Media Company.