Love Metronome

"Come and save me, Nanaba!! A horde of slimes is about to engulf me!"

As Gabriel spoke, she placed her hand on Nagi's shoulder and shook him vigorously.

Nagi, who was about to deliver a fatal blow to the BOSS, could only redirect his weapon to help Gabriel who was engulfed by slime.

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"Ah! Guards, come and save me!!"

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"Nanaba, I will give you my most sincere blessing from the edge!!"

"Ah, come on..."

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"Hahahahaha, our cooperation is truly unbeatable. Soon, we will surpass the number one person on the ranking list!"

Gabriel rudely took out a large bottle of orange juice from the refrigerator and started sipping it herself.

Seeing Nagi not speaking, she turned and looked.

"Nanaba!! Why are you painting in black and white!!"

Seeing him so angry that he turned into stone, she panicked and used her magic: healing.

"It's over, this has been used as a sleep spell!!"

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As Nagi woke up again, the time showed 7 in the morning.

"I'm so sleepy.. I feel like I'm going to heaven..."

He vaguely remembered going to the living room to play some underground games with Gabriel until two last night, but then forgot about it.

Then he looked towards Gabriel scratching her head and staring at him with a silly smile on her face.

"Gabriel, why are you still here?..."

"Eh... Um, that's because Nanaba was so tired that you fainted last night and I moved you to bed!"

Gabriel was a little hesitant at first, but her tone gradually became firmer. After saying that, she put her hand in front of her to signal encouragement.

"Gabriel, you're so kind!... Want cheese bread and milk?"

Cold sweat dripped from Nagi's forehead.

Why is Gabriel acting weird today...

"Want!"

After they both finished breakfast.

"Then I'll go home. Next time you come to my house for fun."

Remembering Gabriel's outrageous behavior in "Border World", Nagi nodded reluctantly.

"Goodbye."

As the door closed by Gabriel outside, the atmosphere inside the apartment became quiet.

It's better to go back to the room and take a nap. No, let's take a shower first.

Sure enough, Nagi couldn't sleep after showering.

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Recalling the light novel he rewrote last night, he felt unsatisfied with some parts.

It seems he needs to gather some materials.

Next stop, the decision is in his hands, Takasago Bookstore.

According to Hachiman's explanation, Takasago Bookstore specializes in light novels and buys light novels quickly and in large quantities.

As Nagi entered the store, a female clerk approached him. "Nanaba-san, do you also read light novels?"

The name of the female store clerk is Takasago Tomoe. She is a girl with long black hair who is beautiful, gentle-looking, and very girly. She also studies at Toyogasaki Academy.

"Yes, Takasago-san, I was told by a friend recently."

"Would you like me to recommend some books from the bestseller list to you?"

"Thank you, it couldn't be better."

Seeing "Burning Dark Fairy" in her hand, Nagi thought hard.

Not to mention the slightly large scale of illustrations, the female characters in the article undressed for no reason...

This is still the second best-selling light novel, is this the level of the industry?

Seeing Nagi's inappropriate expression, Tomoe laughed.

"Nanaba-san, actually I don't usually read these novels that are on the bestseller list. Let me recommend a novel I recently read! It's called 'Love Metronome'."

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Sitting in a chair in the reading area, Nagi carefully read the second light novel recommended by Tomoe.

The text is skillful and the plot is somewhat childish, but its flaws don't hide its qualities and it's a quality work.

It took his a few hours to finish the first volume of 'Love Metronome'.

He was about to go to the counter to find Tomoe to buy the remaining bread. A pair of empty hands knocked on the table in front of him.

Before Nagi saw it, the sound came first.

"Junior, can you tell me your feelings about this light novel?"

"Really? Kasumigaoka-senpai? What a coincidence."

Kasumigaoka-senpai called Nagi, whose full name is Kasumigaoka Utaha, is a beautiful girl who makes people admire her.

Her temperament is polite, like a plum blossom waiting to bloom.

Her long and smooth black hair naturally falls on her shoulders, like the brightest star in the night sky.

The white hair tie on her forehead adds a fresh and cute impression to her.

Her perfect figure shows broad and gentle shoulders, as well as a waist as thin as a willow tree.

Especially a pair of long black stocking-covered legs that are equally attractive as a work of art.

Remembering her speech at the freshman acceptance ceremony, her confident and elegant words.

Her presence is like the most beautiful scenery in the school that attracts the attention of new students.

But Nagi doesn't know her, and they only nod politely to each other as they pass by.

He was curious why she was asking about such a topic. While thinking about this, it didn't stop him from answering fluently.

"What do I think? The writing is smooth, and the emotional depiction of Naoto and Sayuka in the book is also very good. The boy and girl falling in love change from strangers to loving each other."

"Especially the inner portrayal of Sayuka is too realistic. I can't help but suspect that the author used herself as a template to write about the process of falling in love with her boyfriend through artistic processing. Unfortunately, this light novel is not on the bestseller list, and I'm worried about the future of this industry."

Utaha pondered for a moment and said with a smile. "Junior, your insight is remarkable. I just bought an additional set of 'Love Metronome'. This is for you. I have also been following this novel recently. Please add a line and wait until you finish the latest volume.... Let's discuss future plot developments!"

"Thank you, Senpai, but I should buy another set. After all, I've been sitting in the store all morning. If I don't buy the book, I'll feel bad."

Seeing Nagi's words, Utaha didn't continue to give the book, but took out her phone and added him as a friend.

After bidding farewell to each other, Nagi left the bookstore.

If you're going out of town, don't go home first, sit in the park...

Arriving at the nearest park, he felt someone peeking at him.

He looked around and didn't see anyone.

The only strange thing about the surroundings was a banana milk carton next to the swing.

*Jiiiii*

The banana milk carton started shaking.

*Jiiiii*

The banana milk carton fell over, and a girl with pink hair jumped out...