The Stand User Of The Daily World

Chapter 131: A Male Author's Ultimate Dream: A Wealthy Beautiful Girl as a Fan

Under the influence of post-clarity, Shunsuke headed to the study to enrich his knowledge. But seriously, calling this place a "study" was a bit much.

Even though he had mentally prepared himself, the room was over 100 square meters with enough books to rival a small library. Was "study" really the right word for it?

Following the order of the Japanese syllabary, Shunsuke found books by Akiyama on the shelves. He hadn't read any works by this supposedly genius and highly praised young female author before.

Now that he had the chance, it was the perfect opportunity to give her writing a try and gain a better understanding of this sharp-tongued, sadistic writer.

Akiyama's most acclaimed series, The Seven Sins, had yet to be published.

The first volume was still being reviewed by the literary award judges.

Shunsuke searched through her currently available novels and immediately ruled out The White Butler and the Arabian King. The butler in that story was depicted as a seductive uke, and that just wasn't his thing.

After thinking for a moment, Shunsuke decided to pick up a novel titled Chronicles of the Martial Arts Kingdom. The title intrigued him the most.

Initially, he planned to just flip through it casually, but to his surprise, the story turned out to be unexpectedly interesting.

What shocked him even more was the detailed descriptions of martial arts techniques.

When he used his Star Platinum possession ability, which granted him A-rank precision, to test them out, he found that quite a few of the techniques actually worked.

Was Natsuno really a once-in-a-century martial arts prodigy? That sounded ridiculous.

Then again, considering this world also had Food Wars!, maybe a bit of exaggeration wasn't out of place.

Wait — Food Wars!?

After speed-reading through Chronicles of the Martial Arts Kingdom, Shunsuke immediately grabbed another book titled ZEN. If he remembered correctly, it was a battle-themed gourmet novel.

The protagonist Kenichi was a chef cursed with a peculiar fate: if he didn't cook seriously every single day, he would die. As a result, he traveled the world, offering all kinds of dishes to people. The story's climax featured a high-stakes cooking showdown at the International Date Line, where he finally broke the curse—a plot twist that had earned widespread acclaim.

This was the original plot summary of the novel Shunsuke recalled from his memory. The general storyline hadn't changed much, but the showdown segments had all been replaced with food battles — many of which featured notorious scenes involving drugged dishes.

Ah, mystery solved. As expected, it was just Takanashi Tokka's lack of skills that prevented the creation of proper special effects.

As Shunsuke speed-read through The Cursed Maiden: The Running Stalker★Merry, he looked up and saw Natsuno staring at him with a dangerous expression while playing with a pair of scissors.

Earlier, after the meal, although she couldn't quite explain why, Natsuno had felt a strange increase in her affection toward this man.

However, upon seeing this scene, her budding goodwill instantly plummeted back into the negatives.

No matter how prideful a queen may be, nearly 99% of writers enjoy seeing their works read with sincere attention, not skimmed through with quantum speed reading.

"So, is my novel so worthless to you, Fujii-sensei?"

"Not at all! Akiyama Shinobu-sensei's works are absolutely brilliant. They skillfully balance commercial appeal with literary value, leaving readers entertained while offering profound insights. I'm deeply impressed. From now on, I'm officially your fan. When I get back, I'm going to buy three copies of each of your books—one for reading, one for safekeeping, and the last one for spreading the word to others."

Having dealt with many prideful phoenixes like Natsuno before, Shunsuke was well-versed in handling them.

As the saying goes, "The art of maneuvering lies within the heart." He judged that flattery was the best approach for now. After all, effective persuasion requires both pushing and pulling.

Shunsuke's impeccable response, combined with his handsome face and star-like eyes, was difficult for even Natsuno to resist.

Just as male authors dream of having beautiful female fans, female authors can't help but feel a secret thrill upon discovering they have handsome male admirers.

Of course, the ultimate type of fan every author dreams of is a wealthy one.

And if that wealthy fan happens to be a beautiful member of the opposite sex, all the better.

Take someone like Vera, for example—throwing money around to read your books, becoming your girlfriend, and taking care of you attentively.

That's the highest form of validation for an author, the ultimate fantasy of every male writer!

Whether that happiness would last was another matter entirely. After all, admiration is the furthest thing from true understanding.

Takimoto Tatsuhiko would surely have a thing or two to say about that.

Even Natsuno couldn't help but feel a bit pleased hearing Shunsuke's words. But when she recalled his recent behavior and the reason for his and Suzuna's visit, her expression quickly turned cold again.

"Hmph. Fujii-san, you're only saying this because you want something from me. You're hoping I'll jump ship and release my new works with your publishing company, aren't you?"

"But I truly mean what I said. Otherwise, why would I come here personally? My time is extremely valuable. If Akiyama Shinobu-sensei weren't worth it, I wouldn't have waited here for so long."

Standing behind Natsuno, Suzuna clenched her thighs tightly. Is it really okay to lie so brazenly right in front of me? President, you're absolutely shameless!

"And how do you explain your previous behavior? If you really liked my books, there's no way you'd read them so perfunctorily," Natsuno's tone softened, signaling a shift in the atmosphere.

Shunsuke suddenly had a realization. "Ah, no wonder Akiyama Shinobu-sensei doesn't trust me—it's because of that! Actually, I have a photographic memory and can speed-read at an extraordinary pace. That's why I read like that, but I assure you I've memorized every part of the plot. In fact, even the martial arts techniques you painstakingly learned from a master, I've already mastered."

As he spoke, Shunsuke stood up and demonstrated the Hound Footwork with a distinctive rhythmic stomp, astonishing Natsuno.

After having lunch, Natsuno's eyes lost their usual spark and became hazy.

"President, what are you doing with that hypnotic footwork all of a sudden?"

Suzuna stepped forward to interrupt Shunsuke's rhythm.

"I just wanted to prove to Akiyama Shinobu-sensei that I'm her fan," Shunsuke said innocently.

Internally, Shunsuke clicked his tongue. Is this old woman jealous?

"Then please do it in a normal way!"

"No. The techniques created by an author, when reenacted by the readers, is probably the ultimate form of readership," Natsuno said, pushing Suzuna to the side. "Fujii-san, no, Fujii-sensei, it's a pleasure to have a reader like you. As for the new editor, can I still keep this sadistic little assistant? Recently, I've had a new editor, and it feels like my thoughts are being... disrupted."

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