Chapter 206: Fuck Fans? No Way, I’m Actually Serious

“Remember to promote your new book!”

Machida-san nagged beside him like she was really upset.

“I know, I know…”

Even though he answered like that, Himekoji still looked just like his usual self.

It wasn’t really his fault; after all, he’d been on edge worrying that the System would cause trouble…

So—

Promoting?

He had absolutely no spare energy for that!

Thus, Machida-san ended up taking care of it for Himekoji—

“‘Risqué Jokes’ has wrapped up perfectly! Next, everyone, please continue supporting Teacher Koji’s new work, ‘Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai’! We promise it won’t disappoint you!”

The first three hundred readers at the Book Signing Event would get a free limited-edition signed copy of Volume One of ‘Ore no Imōto’. Machida Sonoko handed each one to the readers warmly and eagerly, taking Himekoji’s place.

“So ‘Risqué Jokes’ is really finished?”

“It feels bittersweet!”

Quite a few readers still thought about the old book.

“We might release some extra stories later, depending on the situation.”

Machida-san, clearly experienced in handling these questions, gave a smooth reply with a smile.

“Really?”

“When? When when?”

Her words made several readers ask excitedly.

“After Teacher Koji’s new book gets settled. For now, though, we’re obviously focusing all our energy on the new work. After all, we have huge dreams and expectations for this one.”

Machida-san smoothly steered the topic back to ‘Ore no Imōto’ without showing it.

“Oh, we’ll definitely support it! So it’s a book about a sis-con? That’s super exciting!”

“Good luck with your new release, Teacher Koji!”

“Best wishes for your new book!”

Readers showered him with encouragements.

“Hey! Say something too!”

Watching Himekoji only signing non-stop—aside from occasionally glancing up to shake a fan’s hand—without ever showing thanks or even asking how they felt, Machida Sonoko was thoroughly fed up.

She secretly urged him sharply under her breath.

“Uhm… ah, thank you, thank you.”

Himekoji felt kind of awkward.

Truth was, his ability to socialize completely broke down a year ago when he became a Pervert!

So suddenly having to chat with so many people now? That felt impossible!

“Pfft, who’d have guessed Teacher Koji, who wrote ‘Risqué Jokes,’ would be this timid and shy in person? Totally unexpected!”

“Even more unexpected is Teacher Koji’s looks! You could make it just on your face without needing talent!”

“Exactly! Before meeting him, we thought Teacher Koji must be some sleazy, fat, middle-aged uncle with no hair. Ha ha!”

Seeing Himekoji looking so “shy,” quite a few readers actually started teasing him instead.

Especially the girls—some got even bolder, straight-up batting their eyes flirtatiously at him.

After all, his appearance—enhanced countless times by the System—could melt any beauty-lover instantly, like a nuclear bomb was going off!

……

“Teacher Koji, I’m your female fan! A huge fan! I love you and your books so much!”

Himekoji politely shook her hand… But once he did, she seized it tightly… And held on firmly without any sign of letting go.

“Er… thank you. I’m glad you enjoy my books.”

Himekoji replied politely, though definitely sounding awkward.

Why awkward?

Well, obviously—

The girl holding his hand wasn’t being respectful! While gripping it, she secretly tickled his palm with her pinky finger!

So itchy, oh dear!

“Happy just because I like your books? I just said: not only do I love ‘Risqué Jokes’—I like Teacher Koji himself a ton!”

“Ah, thanks… happy about both.”

Someone said they liked him?

Hmm…

Bet you wouldn’t say that if you found out I’m actually a Pervert soon enough!

By now, Himekoji was completely immune to the word “like”.

[Ding!]

That exact moment, the System notification rang.

Oh god.

It had to happen now?

Even though mentally prepared, Himekoji’s heart still dropped at the sound.

That sudden chill inside… felt so hopeless…

[Choose, now!]

[A: Sign autographs where they truly belong! Sign a female reader’s chest!]

[B: Sign autographs where they truly belong! Sign a female reader’s inner thigh!]

[Reward: Skill ‘Option Immunity’ upgraded to ‘Absolute Option Immunity’!]

[Absolute Option Immunity: Guarantees freedom from perversion! 24 hours as a normal person—nope, forget normal. You’ll be irresistible! Pervert-free means unbeatable!]

[Fail Penalty: Random pervert event forced, lasts all day.]

……

Signatures must go where they belong…

Chest? Inner thigh?

No way!

Neither spot felt like the “right place” at all!

Still, Himekoji had to pick one.

The reward tempted him… but the punishment sounded terrifying.

“Well…”

“So, uh…”

When Himekoji finally opened his mouth, he happened to start speaking right alongside this bold fan’s own words.

“Hm? What…? Please, you first.”

His intended request was too embarrassing to say now—better let her go first.

“Teacher Koji…”

But when she whispered back, her voice became extremely light and soft.

She glanced quickly around them, then leaned right up—putting her mouth beside Himekoji’s ear:

“Teacher Koji… do you fuck fans?”

“Huh?!”

What?!

Those words shocked Himekoji even more than System Options!

“Wh—what?”

He seriously wondered whether he misheard or not.

“I said… Teacher Koji, do you fuck fans? Uh… if you do… what do you think about me? I’m your superfan!”

PUFFFFT–!

After hearing her clearly this time, Himekoji nearly choked.

Oh my god… readers these days were this bold? This direct?

So awesome…

…Wait, no: So indecent!

“No, no, you have me wrong. I’m not that kind of person.”

Himekoji answered seriously and with dignity.

I just need to sign my name on your chest.

“Hmm… That’s too bad.”

Sadly, the girl sighed while pushing her hair back.

“By the way, Teacher Koji still hasn’t given me my autograph.”

“Ah… about that… uh… I’ve got a… bold request…”

Ugh… now that he was saying it… it sounded absolutely mortifying!

Especially after acting all serious just now!

“You mean… the signature place? Don’t mind… Could it be right… here?”

Instead, she beat him to it halfway through his sentence.

Her cheeks slightly flushed, she pointed directly at her chest.

……