I Am the Author

Li Zhong Shu had no doubt that he was the joy of the team.
Everyone loved his decisions immensely.
Especially the coach.
With him around, he had saved the coach so much effort!!
Ah.
No choice, it's because he's such a good person.
On this side, Kise Ryota asked:
"Uh... Captain, although I don't really understand the coach's personality."
"However, why do I always feel that this isn't a happy expression?"
Li Zhong Shu paused slightly, then carefully analyzed the current situation.
Then he said:
"Hmm, I think you're overthinking it."
"Really?"
"Yes."
......
On this side, after the personnel for the next match were decided, everyone also continued training.
The team having another genius also made the competition for a spot on Teikou's first string much more intense.
Players who originally, like Shan Gang Mu, wanted to contend for a spot on Teikou's first string, now felt very complex emotions.
How to put it.
They both hoped the team would do well.
And also felt that the team shouldn't do *too* well, otherwise it would be even harder for them to get in!
There's a good saying.
They feared their comrades' struggles, yet also envied their success.
That's roughly the principle!
At this moment.
The morning training finally ended, and Li Zhong Shu didn't forget to arrange his lunch plans for today.
After all... earning money was important!!!
No matter what, nothing beat earning a bit more money; that way, he could indeed solve many problems.
Striving for the peak of life, truly a good thing!
So, this afternoon, Li Zhong Shu directly ran out, preparing to sit at the cafe across from the school.
However, at this moment, someone behind him... stuck close and wouldn't leave!
This person was Aomine Daiki.
At this moment, Aomine followed very closely, then reached out and put his arm around Li Zhong Shu's shoulder, saying:
"Heh heh, tsk tsk, you're rushing off like this, where are you planning to go?"
Aomine Daiki, with a mischievous grin, slowly said:
"Are you going on a date with a little girl?
Hmm?"
Li Zhong Shu narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at him with a disgusted expression, and said:
"What little girl am I going on a date with? What are you thinking?"
"I have something to do this afternoon, do you want to come with me?"
Aomine Daiki originally didn't intend to interfere, but at this moment, he suddenly heard Li Zhong Shu add another sentence.
He said there would be delicious food.
Hamburgers, Western cuisine, Chocolate Parfaits...
After thinking for a moment.
Aomine Daiki said:
"I'm mainly worried you'll be tricked by some little girl; you're not savvy, are you?
Alright, I'll go with you."
And then, Aomine Daiki followed behind Li Zhong Shu.
However, these words were also overheard by Murasakibara Atsushi, who had just finished training.
He slowly walked over, quietly asking:
"Captain, I think I heard something about Chocolate Parfait...?"
Li Zhong Shu was helpless.
How outrageous.
They were too... their hearing was too good, wasn't it?
But Li Zhong Shu thought for a moment, then still replied:
"No problem, come on, I'll treat you."
When he heard this, a glimmer of light flashed in Murasakibara Atsushi's eyes.
"Thank you, Captain!"
Along the way, Aomine Daiki and Murasakibara Atsushi bickered whenever they had nothing else to do.
However, Li Zhong Shu was already used to it.
He normally saw these two idiots acting like this in the team, so it really didn't surprise him.
Moreover, this meal wasn't on him anyway, so it wasn't a big problem.
Only pity for the editor of this magazine.
Hmm...
Never mind, he must have brought him quite a few achievements anyway, so this meal wouldn't be missed.
As the three walked, Li Zhong Shu also saw Momoi Satsuki at the school gate.
Seizing the mentality that since someone else was paying, he might as well go with the flow.
Li Zhong Shu also conveniently invited Momoi Satsuki to join them for lunch.
Of course, she happily accepted.
......
The four of them marched towards the cafe.
At this moment, in the private room on the second floor.
Editor Da He and Jing Bian Xiong Yan were patiently waiting.
Occasionally, Da He would look at the pocket watch in his hand.
Checking the appointed time.
The two had arrived more than ten minutes early.
Although not considered too early, for Japanese people, punctuality was highly valued.
At this moment, Jing Bian Xiong Yan, although already a relatively successful manga artist.
However, he couldn't help but worry:
"Um... Editor Da He, did this author simply agree like that?"
"This time, he didn't discuss prices or anything else online, did he?
Or make any demands?"
Actually, Da He had answered this question many times.
However, he could also understand.
Jing Bian Xiong Yan truly took this matter very seriously!
Otherwise.
He wouldn't repeatedly ask.
It was really just uneasiness in his heart.
Da He smiled, and then patiently explained:
"Actually... Teacher Jing Bian..."
However, their words were not yet finished.
They only heard the cafe staff's "Welcome, esteemed guests" from downstairs.
Immediately, the two also instantly realized something.
They sat up straight.
Turned their heads, their eyes fixed on the staircase leading up...
"Has that author arrived?!"
Both of them felt a little excited.
But after a moment.
Their faces fell.
Because, the people they saw arriving at this moment were very clearly only two people.
No... they were four overly young kids.
They looked like only high school students.
They were even wearing Teikou High School basketball uniforms.
To put it bluntly, they were just a few little brats.
These were not the people they were looking for.
Someone who could write such a work not only had to have a deep understanding of human nature but also extremely rich creative experience!
This was not something a mere kid could accomplish.
At this moment, the two of them sat back down again, somewhat disappointed, taking a sip of the coffee in their hands.
Da He continued:
"Uh... Teacher Jing Bian, where were we?"
"We were talking about..."
As the two were chatting.
At this moment, Li Zhong Shu saw that there were only two people on the second floor.
Da He and Jing Bian Xiong Yan.
So, he directly walked over, slowly saying:
"Hello, I'm sorry to bother you, may I ask if you two are the people in charge of Jump Manga?"
After he said this, the two of them immediately turned their heads.
With an incredulous look, they once again assessed Li Zhong Shu.
From head to toe...
In an instant, Da He reacted, immediately stood up, and slowly said:
"It's... It's me, may I ask who you are...?"
His tone instantly became cautious at this moment; although he couldn't guess Li Zhong Shu's identity, he must have a significant connection with that author.
However, he never expected that Li Zhong Shu would actually say:
"Hello, let me introduce myself, I am the author of that book. My name is Li Zhong Shu."