Chapter 41 - Black Car. (PS Bonus) - Entertainment Prodigy

I'll post an extra chapter every 300 Power Stones. Good luck with that!

Goal for the next extra chapter: 308/600 (I think its impossible, right?)

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I turned around and was startled when I saw the gloomy girl named Miu Kageyama right behind me. I quickly closed my MacBook and said, "It's nothing, just something I write for fun."

Miu was surprised by the way I shut my laptop and took a step back. "I'm sorry if I acted strangely. I didn't mean to startle you like that," she said, apologizing.

I smiled at her and replied, "It's fine, I just got scared, that's all. I wasn't expecting to see you here today."

"I don't usually come to this place, but the weather is nice today, so I decided to come here and read a bit." She smiled and then sat down next to me. She then opened volume 10 of Overlord.

She's already on volume 10? She's reading pretty fast.

"Are you enjoying it?" I asked.

Miu suddenly got excited and began praising the story. "This volume is really interesting! I'm very interested in the Re-Estize Kingdom! This volume focuses more on political development, but since it's so well written, I don't mind!"

"So you like action."

"Yes, I prefer action and comedy, but I don't mind stories focused on world-building or centered around war or politics. But there aren't many stories like that, right?"

She's right. The novels in this world are very focused on "cheap" entertainment—lots of action and little development. That doesn't mean there aren't good novels, but most are like that.

"I see. I also like stories focused on political or military development. To be honest, volume 10 is one of my favorites because it also has some comedic moments."

"My favorite volumes are still the first three, but I can understand why you like volume 10. Well, I haven't finished it yet, so I might change my mind later."

Miu was smiling the whole time. She really enjoys talking about novels, doesn't she?

So I decided to ask a question.

"Miu, have you ever written anything?"

Miu heard my question and was left speechless. Her face turned slightly red, and she replied, "I've tried writing something before, but it wasn't good at all. I can't write hahaha." She laughed awkwardly.

"Hm, how are you so sure about that?"

"What do you mean?"

"They say most authors don't like what they write, especially beginners. Have you ever tried asking a friend to read what you wrote?"

"Friend? Hahaha… I don't have that." She said, lowering her head and looking at the ground.

Hearing that, I smiled gently. "You have me, don't you?"

Upon hearing my words, she turned to me and stared. "You… are my friend?" she asked, unable to believe it.

"Of course. I'd love to read something you wrote—what do you think about showing it to me?"

Tears formed in the corners of Miu's eyes, and she stood up.

She stepped away and, with her back to me, asked, "I really am your friend, right?"

"Yes, of course."

"Alright! I'll bring something I wrote for you to read. But in return, you have to let me read something you wrote."

I held back a laugh.

You're already reading something I wrote…

"Alright."

After hearing my response, Miu walked away.

"She's an interesting girl." I opened my MacBook and went back to writing.

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When night came, I had already finished volume 12 and had started volume 13, but I wouldn't be able to finish all 14 volumes like I had hoped. "Well, I can finish the rest quickly."

I'll still have plenty of free time even if I get the role, right?

It's not a character that appears very often, at least that's what Rikuya said. It's an important role, but not that significant.

I turned off my computer and went to the kitchen. My mother was sitting in the living room. "Are you going to bed now? Nervous about tomorrow?"

"If I say no, would you believe me?"

"I'm not sure. You're definitely very nervous."

"You're right." I laughed.

Even though I'm sure everything will go well, I still feel nervous. Is it because of what happened when I was younger? Did that traumatize me? No, that can't be it. That didn't affect me even back then.

I've thought a few times about "getting revenge" on those people who rejected me, but they weren't wrong. I couldn't even speak.

I guess it's just because it's my first audition in a long time.

"You don't need to worry. I'm sure everything will go well," my mother said as she stood up. "I'm going to bed too since we have to leave early tomorrow."

"Alright."

I drank some water and went back to my room.

As soon as I lay down, I grabbed my phone and checked my Instagram.

I haven't posted in days, but my page has already surpassed 100,000 followers and has even been verified. I requested verification as a "model and actor," and it worked out in the end.

I should post a photo tomorrow.

I placed my phone under my pillow and closed my eyes.

I fell asleep quickly, and as soon as I woke up, I jumped out of bed as fast as I could.

Just as I got up, my bedroom door opened.

"Time to wake up. Oh? You're already up?"

"I barely managed to sleep," I said.

"That's not good. You're not going to fall asleep in the middle of the audition, are you?" my mother joked.

"Of course not."

"I'm joking. I'll finish preparing breakfast and then get dressed. Hurry up and get ready."

"Alright."

I got ready as quickly as possible, using the same hairstyle and the new clothes I bought not long ago. I also used a nice perfume chosen by my mother.

"Yes, this is great."

I left my room and had breakfast with my parents.

My father had work today, so the three of us left together.

He said he would take us to the Amuse Inc. building.

But as soon as we stepped outside, a black car was waiting for me.

Outside, a man in a suit and a well-dressed woman were waiting.

"Mr. Kyo Evans? I'm here to pick you up." The man in the suit and the woman both bowed.

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Chapter 41 - Chapter 41 - Black Car. (PS Bonus)