Proficiency System: Mrs. Yuigahama, I Still Like You More

"One last thing." Machida Sonoko straightened her body slightly and said to Hasegawa.

"One last thing? Please go ahead."

"Book signing event, the publisher wants to hold a book signing event for you." Machida Sonoko smiled: "Holding a book signing event will increase the cohesion of readers, and it can also stimulate sales, which can increase the sales of "Tokyo Ghoul."

"Book signing event?" Hasegawa frowned slightly.

"That's right, this is an opportunity that many writers want to get. And Mr. Hasegawa is just a newcomer, and the first volume of "Tokyo Ghoul" has just started selling. The publisher is willing to hold a book signing event for you. This is an opportunity that many people want but can't get. I worked hard to get you the way, you should thank me." Machida Sonoko said to Hasegawa with a face full of credit.

Hasegawa couldn't help scratching his head: "Let's skip the book signing event. I always feel like, it's a bit, um——"

"Why should we skip it? Mr. Hasegawa, as an editor, I've fought hard for you. And you can also communicate with your readers face to face. Mr. Hasegawa, don't you want to publish a volume of light novel a month? Book signing events can help the sales of novels. Maybe after the book signing event, the publisher will agree immediately." Machida Sonoko said hurriedly.

"Is that so." Hasegawa's face was still a little hesitant. He was not very willing to participate in such activities, but what Machida Sonoko said was right.

"This is a good thing. And with the increase in sales of Mr. Hasegawa's novels, book signing events like this will be held sooner or later. Why refuse?" Machida Sonoko couldn't help shaking her head and persuading.

"I'm just a little hesitant."

"Why should I hesitate? This is obviously a good thing. Many people want to hold it but can't."

"It's just that I don't want to be in the spotlight." Hasegawa thought about it and explained.

"Don't want to be in the spotlight? Teacher Hasegawa, you are really special. People of Teacher Hasegawa's age like to be in the spotlight, especially in front of girls. But Teacher Hasegawa, you don't seem like someone of your age at all." Machida Sonoko couldn't help shaking her head.

"Maybe, maybe I'm old in my heart."

"Teacher Hasegawa, you are saying that you are old at your age. What about me? Are you still hinting that I am already an old woman?" Machida Sonoko's face looked a little bad.

"No, no, no, Editor Machida looks very young, as if he is just in his early twenties, very young and energetic." Hasegawa said quickly. After all, Hasegawa probably understands that women are particularly sensitive about their age.

"Teacher Hasegawa knows how to talk. Then, go and attend the book signing event. After all, no matter from which perspective, the book signing event is a very cost-effective thing. And you really don't want to appear in front of your readers and watch your readers cheer excitedly because of your appearance?"

"Editor Machida, you said that, but I don't want to attend the book signing event even more." Hasegawa couldn't help but said with a wry smile.

"Huh?"

"Okay, I will attend. Then I will trouble Editor Machida about the book signing event. After all, I have never held such a book signing event and don't know how to do it."

When Machida Sonoko heard Hasegawa agreed, she immediately showed a happy smile on her face: "Teacher Hasegawa, don't worry, leave everything to me. At that time, you just need to dress yourself up handsomely."

"Just that?" Hasegawa was a little surprised. It seemed very simple to hear this.

"Of course, that's enough. The rest of the venue and other aspects are all handled by our publisher. The same is true for other authors' book signings." Machida Sonoko explained with a smile.

"Is that so? Then I'm relieved." Hasegawa breathed a sigh of relief. The reason why he didn't want to hold a book signing just now was actually because he thought it might be troublesome. Hasegawa was very happy to save some trouble.

So, it was settled. Because Hasegawa was a student, the time of the book signing also needed to take Hasegawa's time into consideration. So the book signing was scheduled for the next weekend.

After making an appointment with Machida Sonoko, Hasegawa left the cafe, but he didn't rush home directly. Instead, he turned a corner on his way home and came to the cafe where Mrs. Yuigahama worked.

Pushing the door open, Hasegawa immediately saw a maid coming over with a smile on her face, and then bowed very politely: "Welcome."

"Thank you." Hasegawa responded politely.

To be honest, Hasegawa still felt a little strange facing such a maid. Although this is not the kind of maid cafe in Akihabara. But looking at the polite waiter dressed as a maid, Hasegawa still felt weird.

Although Hasegawa felt a little weird, he did not show any abnormality on the surface. He had a polite smile on his face. Although he could not be said to be handsome, he made people feel quite good. So when the maid saw Hasegawa like this, the original polite smile became a little more sincere.

"Please come here, guests."

Hasegawa sat in an empty seat under the guidance of the maid, and then ordered a cup of coffee and a few cakes and snacks.

He took a sip of coffee gently, and the bitterness was accompanied by the unique aroma of coffee, with a faint milky aroma, which felt good. However, Hasegawa himself has no special preference for coffee. So after taking a sip, Hasegawa put it down and picked up a piece of cake and put it in his mouth.

Hmm, familiar taste, very delicious. Hasegawa couldn't help but smile, this is Mrs. Yuigahama's craftsmanship.

"Guest, do you have any other needs?" The maid saw Hasegawa waving and came over.

"It's like this, I'm Mrs. Yuigahama's friend. This time I came here to see Mrs. Yuigahama's situation, so, can you please call Mrs. Yuigahama over?" Hasegawa said with a polite smile.

"Hey? It's you? Are you the one who brought Yuigahama to the interview?" The maid suddenly realized and recognized Hasegawa.