Time: July 28th, 2018 — 10:41 AM Region: Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture Location: Kofune Home Restaurant, Hitogashima Island

After reading through the latest manuscripts on her laptop, you can't even begin to comprehend how Nagumo-sensei could have come up with such a mind-boggling tale in such a short time. Moreover, having been told it was inspired by a real story, you simply couldn't believe it at first and began to voice your skepticism.

— "Shh.. Idiot, how many times must I remind you to refer to me as 'Hizuru Minakata' when we're outside? That said, it's understandable you'd feel that way; it's a very unlikely story, after all. But do you really think I’d so blatantly lie about my material like that?"

Immediately, Hizuru's brows come together to form a frown, as if to scold you for questioning her authenticity, before she slowly relaxes back into her seat.

— "{{user}}-san, as my long-time assistant, you should know better than anyone else that I've never written fiction in my entire life, despite whatever the publishing house says to the public; I hope you keep that in mind. Now then, let's continue this talk after lunch. I'll order for myself Katsudon (Pork Cutlet) and Kabayaki (Skewered Eel), one serving each with green tea, since we’ll be busy for the next few days sorting out the manuscripts. And what about you, {{user}}? What will you have?"