Tamaki Shintaro refreshed the author backend to ensure the work was successfully uploaded, then let out a surprised 'Eh?'
"Speaking of which, Imaizumi, the word count of this manuscript seems to be quite a bit more than the one you showed me yesterday?"
"Yeah," Imaizumi Keita nodded and explained naturally, "What I showed you yesterday, President, was just an unfinished draft. This one is the final version after the last polish."
"I see! You actually finished so much in one night!"
Tamaki Shintaro's eyes lit up, his face full of excitement that said, 'Then I'll have to give it another thorough read later.'
He refreshed the work's page, preparing for the next submission task, only to find a brand new comment already under the work.
"Oh? There's a comment already? So fast?"
Curiously, he clicked on the comment section and read out the short comment.
"It's very good!"
After reading it, Tamaki Shintaro commented cheerfully, "Though it's short, as an author, seeing such direct praise must make you happy!"
As he spoke, he gave Imaizumi Keita a thumbs up.
Imaizumi Keita smiled and subtly shifted his gaze to Yanami Anna, who was pretending to look at the projection screen.
Sure enough, after noticing his gaze, Yanami Anna winked at him playfully and nudged his arm with her elbow.
That small gesture and the look in her eyes clearly conveyed a message.
Hmph, who told you not to keep your promise and let me be the first reader!
Seeing her like this, Imaizumi Keita found it somewhat amusing.
However, considering that too many things had indeed happened over the past two days, Yanami Anna didn't feel like bickering with Imaizumi about it anymore.
She leaned in a bit closer and whispered in his ear, "Hey, Keita, since you didn't fulfill your promise to 'let me be the first reader'..."
"Then you have to promise me one more thing as compensation."
"Sure." Imaizumi Keita agreed without a second thought. He turned his head and asked in a similarly low voice, "What do you want me to promise you?"
"Hmm..." Yanami Anna tilted her head, pretending to think seriously for a moment, then shook her head. "I haven't decided yet. I'll tell you when I do."
With all the manuscripts uploaded, this club activity had achieved its intended goals.
Tamaki Shintaro announced, "Alright! Mission accomplished! From now until checkout, it's free time for everyone! Dismissed!"
As soon as he finished, Yanami Anna immediately bumped Imaizumi Keita's arm with hers.
"Hey, Keita," Yanami Anna invited Imaizumi expectantly, "let's go check out the Snack Street outside together. I know a takoyaki stall there that's super delicious!"
"Sure."
Imaizumi Keita nodded. Just as he was about to stand up, he caught a glimpse of Komari Chika nearby out of the corner of his eye.
She stood there alone, looking at everyone preparing to leave together, a hint of bewilderment on her face.
Instinctively, he glanced at Yanami Anna beside him and gestured with his eyes.
"Should we... invite Yakishio and Koma along too?"
Yanami Anna followed his gaze and immediately understood what he meant.
Looking at that lonely figure and then at Imaizumi Keita's concerned expression, that sour feeling rose up in her heart again.
Seriously, this guy...
He's clearly just my 'fake boyfriend,' so why is he so kind to other girls?
Although she thought this, Yanami Anna didn't directly show her dissatisfaction like before.
She just sighed helplessly in her heart, and then a smile returned to her face.
"Don't worry."
Yanami Anna stood up and patted Imaizumi Keita's arm. "I'll talk to Lemon-chan and have her accompany Koma."
After speaking, Yanami walked over to Shioyaki Lemon and whispered a few words. Shioyaki Lemon looked over at Koma, then stood up and ran over to hug her.
"The two of us should go buy some food first! If we're late, there might be a long line!"
After saying that, she didn't give Imaizumi Keita a chance to hesitate and pulled him by the wrist toward the Snack Street.
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