I, hikigaya, am just a light novel writer

I, Hikigaya, Am Just a Light Novel Writer

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Introduction:

What would you like to do if you had the chance to start over?

After a failed life, he was reborn into a new world and became Hikigaya Hachiman, who chose the path he thought was the easiest.

"Why not become a light novel writer?"

However, the nature of a mediocre person is not so easy to change.

Life is full of crossroads, sometimes happy and sometimes sad.

(My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, My Little Sister Can't Be This Cute, How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, etc.)

Hikigaya wants to live a new life.

Rebirth is both a good and a bad thing.

It means you have a chance to start over and redeem your failed life.

But if you think that after reincarnation you can have a peaceful life, then you are mistaken.

For mediocre mortals, it may just be another experience of failure and another taste of pain.

That's what Hachiman Hikigaya, now twelve years old, thinks.

Why does he think that?

Because he is a time traveler, reborn from another world into the one he is in now, becoming the male protagonist of an anime called My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU in his memory—Hachiman Hikigaya.

He has spent twelve years in this world, living a life that is different from his previous one but very similar. If he continues down this path, he believes the rest of his life will still be miserable and regrettable.

If he can follow the anime's plot, climb the high branches of the Yukinoshita family, and enjoy a comfortable life, perhaps that would be a good thing.

But what kind of teacher are you?

Do you think you can become the protagonist after reincarnation, be loved by everyone like a succubus, and easily start a harem in this world?

No way? No way!

That is an illusion.

At the very least, he doesn't have a golden finger (special advantage).

If he could experience the following events as the Great Master, such as receiving a friend card for not confessing, imagining himself as an unknown god with unknown abilities in the second year of elementary school, being called "Hikigaya-kun," going to karaoke alone, being disliked, unable to hold hands during group dances, and being addressed as "Hikigaya-kun" by the classroom teacher...

Then, on the first day of school, by saving Miss Yui Yuigahama's puppy and ending up hospitalized for a while, maybe he would become a replica of the Great Master.

However, it is troublesome to think about this. He does not want to endure so much unnecessary pain, and if he causes greater harm while saving the puppy?

So now, Hikigaya Hachiman has decided to live a new life.

Of course, if a rich lady were to appear, he wouldn't refuse such an opportunity.

"So, what should I do?"

Looking at the full moon hovering in the sky like a silver tray, Hikigaya Hachiman couldn't help but reach out his right hand to touch it, murmuring to himself.

Saying you want to live your own life and not fail again is a very abstract concept.

Well, if it could be a little more specific, should it be more dazzling?

Just like the popular students at school, does he have the confidence to command people?

Probably not.

He is weak in interpersonal communication, both in terms of personality and appearance.

So, he can only start his career.

As a useless otaku in his past life, he can only think of achievements in otaku culture, which is also the mainstream culture in this country.

Among cartoonists, animation producers, and light novelists, he naturally chose the path of a light novelist.

First of all, animation production requires a mature team and high costs, and the profit may not be very high.

As for manga artists, if it's a weekly magazine, it's too exhausting, and drawing alone requires meticulous effort and refinement. Not everyone can shine like Master Urasawa.

Only light novelists follow the path that suits his heart the most. Not only does it require less time, but the entry requirements are also much lower than the other two.

Moreover, Hikigaya Hachiman believes he is good at language, so becoming a light novelist should be easier.

Without further delay, he took action after making his decision.

If you want to do your job well, you must first sharpen your tools!

The first thing Hikigaya Hachiman thought of was asking his parents for a laptop to write on.

But that seemed too unrealistic.

At home, he was not favored. For example, on his birthday, he would get a cake and no one would celebrate, or he would receive only 10,000 yen.

On Komachi's birthday, they went out to eat together and she received lucky money, presents, and a cake.

So, if he wanted something like a laptop, he wouldn't get approval, even if he wanted to use it as a birthday present.

It would be even more impossible to express his thoughts directly.

"Ha, you said you want to be a light novelist? Stop dreaming! Study hard!"

"Hachiman, let's be realistic. We can talk about light novelists later."

It's not hard to guess what the attitude of Mr. and Mrs. Hikigaya would be.

"Is there really no other way...?"

Hikigaya Hachiman sighed and took out the pocket money and New Year's money he had saved over the years from his piggy bank.

Fortunately, as a time traveler, relying on the wisdom of his past life, he had protected his New Year's money well, so it wasn't taken away.

If he repeated the same mistake, then he would truly have nothing.

"Hmm? It seems a bit short."

He counted his savings and found that he still needed some money to buy the laptop he wanted.

Besides, he couldn't spend all his pocket money; otherwise, it would be a headache if he needed to spend money elsewhere.

"That's right."

Suddenly, Hikigaya Hachiman's eyes lit up as he thought of another good idea.

Of course, he would ask his adorable sister for help!

Cont.