Volume 1 - CH 18

Episode 18: The New Short Story Receives Rave Reviews from Everyone

(TLN: syosetu,kadowaki similar websites does exist in IRL with the same points system,top light novel and web novel authors started their writing journeys as an amateur in such websites)

Yurie exclaims in astonishment.

“Oh my, is something amazing happening?”

“Hahaha! Let me explain, Mom…”

My father proudly speaks while still tied up.

“The daily ranking is determined based on the points earned in a day. With the current ranking, if you can get 7,000 or 8,000 points, you can definitely secure the first place. It’s rare to get 10,000 points.”

“Oh my… So, getting 30,000 points is really incredible, isn’t it?”

“Exactly! Short stories are indeed easier to earn points with, but getting 30,000 is clearly extraordinary. And to top it off, it was posted just this afternoon! To achieve this in just a few hours is unprecedented!”

“Well, well. Amazing job, Yuu-chan! You’re incredible.”

My mother praises me with a smile.

“Yuta, if you can achieve this much, you must have received offers for publication, right?”

“Yeah, about 30 offers for novels and manga adaptations.”

“Well, if you want to write it, go ahead. If you don’t feel like it, it’s fine too. You haven’t given a response to Mei-san’s offer yet, have you?”

That’s right, I’m still undecided about the offer from the editorial department.

“In that case… it’s perfectly fine to decline. If you received an offer and then turned it down, it might inconvenience a lot of people, but…”

“But if I don’t write it, it feels like I’m letting Dad down.”

“You don’t have to worry about your father and his… well, never mind.”

Wait, wasn’t Mom about to say something negative about Dad?

“You’re the one who writes the novel. Your own desires matter the most, that’s what I believe, Yuta. Don’t think about other people’s expectations or the dirty intentions of adults… you don’t need to bother with those unnecessary things.”

Mom shuts off the water and dries her hands with a towel.

“Ultimately, it’s about whether you want to write it or not. That’s what matters the most.”

“Mom…”

Mom gently pats my head.

“Take your time and give them a thoughtful response. Whatever answer you choose, Mom will wholeheartedly support you… no matter what anyone else says.”

TL notes: what a kind mother.

Sorry guys I was busy with my assignments