Chapter 12 - 12: A Pen Name, a Deadline, and the Story Finally Connects

"Oh, one more thing," Yukino said after seeing Haruto sign the contract. "When your novel starts serializing in the magazine, do you want to use your real name or a pen name for the author credit?"

"Does it make a difference?" Haruto asked.

"Of course it does," Yukino replied seriously. "If you use your real name, 'Haruto,' most readers will immediately assume the author is male just from the name alone, and that can create problems."

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