Chapter 1-242: In a world of myriad dimensions, our protagonist is not just any writer.

Summary

In this chapter, we see the interactions between Takagi, a rookie editor, and Kagurasaka Asagao, the chief editor, who enjoys pranking new employees. Takagi is frustrated after discovering that Kagurasaka swapped his cookies for olives, but she offers to treat him to barbecue as a peace offering. Takagi is focused on reading a submission for the Dengeki Awards, which Kagurasaka is eager to review. She is excited about the potential of new writers and reflects on the importance of submissions being checked by experienced editors like herself. Meanwhile, Oikawa-san is at a convenience store, where he observes Kawasaki Saki and engages with a writers' community online. He learns about the Fushi-kawa award list, which he had hoped to be a part of, but finds out he was rejected. The chapter highlights the dynamics of the publishing world, the camaraderie among editors, and the challenges faced by aspiring writers.

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