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

Summary

The chapter "Writing light novels is a dead end!" centers on Oikawa-san, who interacts in an online writing community. The focus is on Kasumigaoka Utaha, a user celebrated for winning a silver award in a writing contest, stirring envy among the group. Oikawa congratulates Utaha, recalling their initial disagreement over character design that evolved into a friendship. Despite his own writing endeavors, Toru receives no response from Utaha, leading to brief frustration. The narrative transitions to Toru's daily life, where he shops for unsatisfactory Mapo Tofu bento at a convenience store, expressing dissatisfaction with the blandness of Japanese cuisine. The chapter humorously closes with Toru contemplating financial freedom, calculating it to be over five decades away given his current earnings, conveying a sense of the endless routine.

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