Chapter 77 - 77: Aftermath of the Final Chapter’s Release

Listening to his classmates gossip about Shiori Takahashi felt increasingly surreal for Haruto. However, as more and more readers began to fantasize about the author being a girl, the pressure on him started to mount.

Initially, he had kept his identity secret just to ensure his school life wouldn't be disrupted. Now, he genuinely didn't dare to go public. He was afraid that fans whose fantasies were shattered might do something drastic.

That evening, Haruto accepted an invitation to Yukino's home for a victory celebration after Anohana reached the top of the Crimson Maple rankings.

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