Ch-7 Dreamland Publications!!

Entering the publishing house, Hiroshi found himself in a lobby adorned with a mix of vintage and modern aesthetics. The receptionist, stationed behind a sleek desk, greeted him with a warm smile.

Receptionist: "Welcome to Dreamland Publications! How can I assist you today?"

Hiroshi: "Um, I'm here to submit a manuscript. I'd like to meet someone from the editorial team."

Receptionist: "Certainly! Do you have an appointment?"

Hiroshi, hesitating: "Uh, no. I didn't make one."

Receptionist: "No worries! Let me check if someone is available for you. Please have a seat."

While waiting, Hiroshi observed the vibrant atmosphere of the publishing house. The walls adorned with framed book covers, and the faint hum of activity painted a picture of creativity in motion.

A staff member, recognizing Hiroshi's unfamiliar face, approached.

Staff Member: "Hello there! Are you a new author?"

Hiroshi: "Yes, I'm submitting a manuscript."

Staff Member: "That's fantastic! Let me guide you to our submission desk. We'll get your details and take your manuscript."

Following the staff member, Hiroshi felt a mix of excitement and nerves. As they reached the submission desk, he handed over the manuscript.

The staff member, reading only a page, was amazed.

Staff Member: "This is fantastic! Wait here, I need to show my boss."

Excited, Hiroshi waited as the staff member rushed to share the manuscript with the higher-ups, leaving him curious. The staff, filled with excitement, reached the president's office. He knocked on her door, eagerly awaiting her response.

Mizuki Hoshizora is a dynamic and visionary entrepreneur. Born into a family with a deep appreciation for literature and creativity, Mizuki cultivated her passion for storytelling and publishing from a young age. As the President and Owner of Dreamland Publication House, Mizuki oversees a thriving publishing empire based in Tokyo.

Mizuki Hoshizora has a pretty face with a lovely long nose. Her eyes are full of expression, shining warmly with curiosity. When she smiles, it lights up her face, making her very welcoming.

Hearing the knock on her door, Mizuki, who was on the phone, paused and asked, "Who is it? What happened? Didn't I say not to disturb me unless it's something important?!"

The staff, feeling tense, replied, "President, it's me. I need to tell you something important. Can I come in?"

Hearing the urgency in the staff's voice, Mizuki thought there must be a significant matter at hand. Reluctantly, she allowed him to enter, saying, "Fine, come in!"

"Yes, President!" the staff says as he enters the office. Mizuki, who seems to have been talking on the phone, gestures for him to wait.

Seeing him enter, Mizuki speaks into the phone, "Alright, Yoshio, I'll talk to you later. There's something important in the office and say hello to Shizu-chan for me."

She hangs up the phone and focuses her attention on the staff. Understanding that the president has finished her call, the staff approaches her, handing over the manuscript.

"Actually President, the thing is, I was doing my usual job of reviewing manuscripts from new authors. During that time, I found a new author waiting in the lobby."

"I invited him to my office, and after our conversation, when I read just the first page of his novel, I was quite surprised."

"Because what he have written is quite good and it doesn't feel at all like it's written by a newbie author. It's as if a bestselling author wrote it."

Listening to the staff, Mizuki was also quite astonished. Because she knows that the staff can never make a mistake in identifying good novels. This staff has been working here since the beginning of the publishing house.

Mizuki quickly understood the story from the flipped and shortened manuscript pages. Knowing it's not good to keep the author waiting, she placed the manuscript on her desk after just a glimpse. Even at a glance, she could tell this might be a bestselling novel.

Looking towards the staff, she inquired, "So, where is the author of this novel right now?"

The staff promptly responded, "In my office, oh, in my office, President!"

"Then why are you standing here? Go bring them to my office. We can't let such a great novel slip into the hands of another publishing house." Mizuki said with a hint of urgency in her voice.

Hearing the President's words, the staff wiped sweat off his forehead and nodded, tilting his head as he headed towards Mizuki's office.

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On the other side, Hiroshi sat patiently in the staff's office. 🦉

'Damn it! Who leaves someone like this just saying wait.'

'And it's been more than 10 minutes, what if he fell into some ditch.'

'Alright, I'll wait for just 5 more minutes, if he doesn't show up, then forget this publishing house, there are plenty more.'

Seems like Hiroshi's patience is wearing thin. Time ticked away, and when Hiroshi was about to leave after 2 minutes, the poor staff member finally arrived.

"I am so sorry, Mr. Tanaka. I left you waiting abruptly. It won't happen again." He apologized immediately upon arrival.

Hearing his apology, Hiroshi's heart softened. After all, he's a soft-hearted MC.

"It's okay. Just don't do it again. So, will your publishing house publish my novel?!"

"Absolutely, Mr. Tanaka. How can we not publish such a great novel? But before that, our president wants to meet you. Please come with me."

'President?! What's going on? I've come to publish a novel, not to buy a company.' Hiroshi's thoughts, but his legs were still following the staff towards the president's office.

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