Chapter 53 - 53: A Conditional Contract for Serialization

Akira turned her sharp gaze toward Yukino, waiting for a justification.

"Haruto has poured significantly more heart and soul into the creation of Anohana than he did for Blue Spring Ride. He actually began drafting this project well before his previous series concluded, and he frequently consulted me to discuss the plot beats and the intricate character settings," Yukino explained. She began to play up the immense effort Haruto had invested in his new work.

If she were dealing with a mediocre author, Yukino would have been strictly professional and honest with Akira. If she overpromised on behalf of a writer who failed to deliver, she would be the one forced to shoulder the consequences alone.

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