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A hotel?
Naked!
But... I'm a virgin...
B O O K G I R L
Book Girl Episode 1
A woman's first love is the character of a novel.
My first love was a character in a book.
I was happiest when surrounded by books.
1 month ago
I don't understand why the protagonist falls in love with a man like that, he's a total womaniser.
He has no redeeming features at all.
But I think that's the thing about love...
Ah... then there's a love scene here.
What do you think about the protagonist's reaction here?
Tsukishiro san, you're 26 years old right?
Drawing close with a deep breath, what would they say?
Erm...
Ah!... Let's fall into each others arms.
or something like that.
Tsukishiro san, haven't you ever been in love?
Until this year, I didn't think I'd have anything to do with love.
Let's fall in love with marriage in mind. Start searching for a partner.
Nobody could be more crazy about books than me.
For me, love was a fantasy story.
Are you marriage hunting Tsukishiro san?
No, you're wrong! I'm... I'm... well,
I was just checking material for a new novelist.
Ahh... I see.
-Here. -Thanks.
Isn't the protagonist of the story good-for-nothing.
Yeah.
Hey...Mochizuke, have you ever been attracted to a hopeless woman.
Huh? Where did that come from?
Even if they have no good points at all, can you come to like them?
Well, of course… if you like someone,
you even find the bad things cute.
If you need help, would you like to go for lunch?
-I'll listen to the story. -Ok...
Tsukishiro san! The editor-in-chief's asking for you.
Sorry Mochizuke.
I'll be the supervising editor for Kagaya Sensei?!
That's right.
You mean the Kagaya Sensei right?!
Various things happened, the previous supervising editor took off.
They took off?
-Excuse me. -Erm...
Saku Kagaya Sensei- Takeover file
I am not a slave
There are just a few volumes left in the series, you only have to receive them.
At the same time, please discuss his next work.
Okay.
It's what the editorial department wants, give it your best... newbie!
Saku Kagaya, super popular mystery writer,
Many of his works have been made into movies.
With his handsome features, he's had many media appearances.
He always tops the most-liked author ranking.
This year, he's a candidate for the Nakano literature prize.
Kanako Tsukishiro, at 26 years old, 4 years after joining the company,
as if a dream, received a month long assignment for the literary editorial department,
I was appointed responsible for Saku Kagaya Sensei. Who'd believe it!
What a promotion!
Ah, Mochi!
Nanase.
I heard about Tsukishiro chan. She'll be in charge of Saku Kagaya right?
Huh?...How come I don't know yet the proofreader does?
I heard after someone started the rumour earlier.
Hey, I wonder if she'll be okay?
Hey, don't they say that Kagaya Sensei's famous as a bit of a lady-killer!
Ah, you're worried! You're worried about it right?
I'm not! Forget about that,
being in charge of Kagaya Sensei is really tough.
That's what I'm worried about.
Well, those sort of dream editing jobs don't usually last long, do they?
Tsukishiro is perfect for it, she'll be dying to read the book.
That's exactly the problem.
Mochi, the amount of heat you project in her direction is skillful given the distance.
It's a compliment!
Cheers.
K A G A Y A
I'm finally here.
I'm going to make a book with Kagaya Sensei,
that I'll want to hug tightly.
It's Tsukishiro...
Kagaya Sensei?
I'm coming i...
Who's there?
Are you Kagaya kun's supervising editor?
Yes, excuse me.
Kagaya kun, your editor's arrived.
Let me see... who are you?
Um, I'm Tsukishiro from the Ryokusen company.
From today, I'll be responsible for you.
I don't understand why they're not at all flustered having been seen in that situation.
Why are they dressing so normally?
I don't understand! As a virgin, I don't understand!
-Later. -Yeah.
Good work.
Here.
-Yes. -If you please.
Thank you so much. Ah, you know...
Was that woman your wife?
-No? -Well... was she your girlfriend... lover?
She's my supervising editor from the Sekibun company.
Supervising editor!
-Good night. -Ah, Sensei?
We need to set up a meeting to discuss your next work.
That's fine. I'll get in touch with you again.
-If that's all... thanks. -Huh?
The dream of wanting to hug a book,
that I've made with a writer… well...
...don't do.
I dislike meetings. Do not intrude in the content of my work.
If you want to receive manuscripts, weed my garden once a week.
Always keep Kimura anpan buns in stock.
(At least 10 just before deadlines.)
I will rarely reply to contact such as phone messages or e-mail.
That's not an editor's job.
Your thoughts are escaping.
-Mochizuke! -We may be the same age,
but I'm kind of your senpai here, you can ask me anything.
Senpai! This here,
it's not the job of an editor!
It is work. -Liar.
Whatever Saku Kagaya writes will sell well.
An author's job is to write, we must ensure
they can concentrate.
But, project proposal and content...
see, the potential new work of a writer...
You'd better not do anything unnecessary, especially with Kaguya Sensei.
Huh?
Don't poke your nose into his work, just praise and flatter him.
Don't ruin your chance to have a good relationship with him.
Just do what I say.
But, you know...
Tsukishiro, maybe you like novels too much.
Huh? Don't you Mochizuke?
If us editors face writers earnestly,
they'll surely have confidence in us.
Ah.
Yes, hello, It's Tsukishiro.
I want to eat an anpan bun, in less than 10 minutes if you please.
Eh?
10 minutes!
Who is it?
It's Tsukishiro from the Ryokusen company.
Ah! Anpan, please come in.
Anpan? Really!
Itadakimasu!
Ah, do you want one?
Not while I'm working.
Oh.
This guy is so much creepier than he seems on TV.
Sensei, for the Nakano Literature Award results party,
-is Solomon's okay? -The results party?
Yes, a dinner party where all those involved,
wait with you to hear the results, a results party!
-I knew what you meant. -Sorry.
You don't have to do stuff like that, but...
I don't care, anywhere's fine.
I understand. The ceremony venue is also just a short drive away.
Do you seriously think I'll get it?
Eh?
Thanks for the food.
Ah, Sensei! About your next work...
-I've put together a few ideas. -It's fine.
Please go over there and do some cleaning.
Okay.
The introduction to my new job went just like that...
...somewhat complicated.
Don't poke your nose into his work, just praise and flatter him.
Don't ruin your chance to have a good relationship with him.
Just do what I say.
Let's sweet talk him, if it helps him feel good enough to write.
Sensei, I read this, you looked so cool.
Just like a model. Me and my friends...
Thanks for the work today. I'm not just the next nerd who started writing.
Please leave.
Tsukishiro?... Hey!
He hates me...
-You did something unnecessary? -What should I do?
I can't call him, the serialisation is already finished,
but if he doesn't write the next one for us, it'll be my fault.
-Tukishiro, behind you. -Behind me?
-Editor-in-chief! -That preparatory meeting with Kagaya kun,
have you arranged it?
Ah, of course, the meeting...
Ah, yes.
Tsukishiro san, have you read Kagaya kun's work?
Yes of course, I've read them all.
What did you think?
I think they're good solid enjoyable stories.
his easy-reading style appeals to a broad range of readers.
But what about you Tsukishiro san?
Of course they're enjoyable... but...
I'm sure the sales are beginning to fall.
While they are solid and enjoyable,
they're not books which will remain in my heart.
Something's missing... what?... What is it?
The Spring Sorrow Literary prize Newcomer award The moment of the spring chill Saku Kaguya
Not since the publication of Saku Kaguya's debut,
have I known such a story of love.
Pleased to meet you. I'm Tsukishiro.
-I'm Suzuki. -This guy was in the rugby club.
Ah, thanks.
-I'm... an employee... -Excuse me.
This is the worst...
Kagaya Sensei.
I read your latest work.
That work contains tricks that only Kagaya Sensei could write.
Are you Kagaya kun's new supervising editor?
Ah, it's been a while.
-Are you well? -Yes, and you?
I'm fine.
I'm Ariake from the Sekibun company, we met at Sensei's house the other day.
Sorry, I'm Tsukishiro from the Ryokusen company.
I take it you're his wife.
Being married to someone like that would be pretty awful.
I totally agree!
Sorry.
Let's work hard together.
Sexy isn't she.
-Nanase kun! -Here, for the stain.
-Thanks -Are you okay?
-Yeah... -Shall I get you something to drink?
It's okay, I'm a lightweight with alcohol.
I see.
Glistening eyes, moist lips,
a perfect slender body on display,
composed attitude and graceful movement.
So sexy! Is she really an editor?
For some time now, she's been close to Kagaya Sensei,
maybe they're dating?... No,
if that were the case, he would have said.
Surely it can't be a type of...
co.. co.. co... corporate hospitality!
Surely not in that way!
Tsukishiro?
What?
Ah... nothing.
I hope he wins the Nakano award.
-I think you'll win Sensei. -I'm certain of it.
I'll have to tell all my friends again.
Ah, excuse me a moment.
It's Kagaya.
Yes.
I understand, thank you very much.
Unfortunately, not this time. Thank you everybody.
Thank you very much.
As usual that woman from Sekibun was clinging to Kaguya.
Well, it's been an initiation for the Ryosen company's new editorial supervisor.
You don't say... she's probably already sleeping with him in exchange for his manuscripts.
Honestly, Saku Kagaya has reached his limit.
-He's only a name now. -Even if he put out a photo album,
-it wouldn't sell. -If it's like that,
even I could write it.
Who has reached his limit?
Huh?
-You're talking about Kagaya Sensei right? -Who are you?
Ah, yes, you're one of Kagaya's groupies right?
I'm Kagaya Sensei's supervising editor, what do you have to say to that?
Of course, I'll be frank...
Sensei's latest work was his worst.
I know that. I have read all of Sensei's work.
Right from the publication of his debut.
It was the first time I saw such beautiful, passionate writing.
My heart was pounding... oh... what would he write next?
I wanted to read the rest straight away, I was impatient waiting for the release date.
-It was the first time I'd felt like this. -Mochizuke san... over there.
For such a long time, there's been no thought at all.
Mediocre tricks, routine plot development.
Spoilt, self-affirming characters.
It all seems like I've heard it before, such flimsy dialogue.
What is this?... Are you making fun of the readers?
-Where's your motivation! -We were just...
-Saku Kagaya's reached his limit? -Are you drunk?
Just a name? What is this? I...
I don't just want his name!
There are human relationships that only Saku Kaguya can depict.
There is dialogue that only Saku Kagaya could write.
I'm not interested in him taking a liking to me.
I'm not excited by his flattery.
I just want to write the best book with him.
Are you lot satisfied with just the name Saku Kagaya?
Call yourself editors? Rather than saying 'it's boring',
you should be saying 'Let's make an interesting book!'
I will absolutely not pamper him!
Sensei...
It's over, I'll have to take off. I may be fired.
No... they might even kill me.
Ah... Sensei!
Call that a getaway?
Erm.. just then, I really...
Just then... you excited me.
Huh?
What is this?... what is this?
Erm, Sensei, where are we going?
A suite on the 45th floor.
Eh?!
No way!
Next episode
Just imagine.
What kind of love would you like?
Am I not good enough?
I'm sorry, there's someone I like.
Let's fall into each other's arms.
Don't make fun of the literary virgin.
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