Reborn in Tokyo after picking up Sayu who ran away from home

Chapter 590 Annual meeting and gifts

"Undead River Publishing House Year-End Appreciation Party"

In the Hilton Hotel adjacent to Tokyo Bay, Undead River's annual meeting is being held here.

The magnificent banquet hall is brightly lit.

Ornate crystal chandeliers hang from the high ceilings, making them extraordinarily dazzling.

In the center of the hall, there are many round tables covered with white tablecloths, with exquisite vases and red table flowers placed on them for people to rest their feet.

The area against the wall on the north side is the buffet.

There is a wide variety of food on the long dining table, and the white plates and clean tableware are arranged neatly and meticulously.

Right in front of the hall is a stage, which is decorated with exquisite light-colored flower branches around it, cleverly separating the stage from the surrounding environment, and there is currently no one on it.

Light and melodious music is playing in the room.

The well-dressed guests were drinking and drinking, and the waiters with drinks in their hands shuttled gracefully among them.

The men were either sitting at the table or gathered in a corner of the hall, chatting and laughing with wine glasses.

The women dressed up brightly and attractively, whispered in groups of two or three, and covered their mouths and smiled softly when they were happy.

Before the banquet started, some belated guests gradually entered the venue.

Occasionally, when a dignified person came, people would stop what they were doing and nod to the distinguished guest, and those who were more used to it would take the initiative to chat with them.

The rest are paying attention to it, while whispering about topics related to the parties involved.

Wait until the guests are almost here.

The host stepped onto the stage, stood in front of the microphone and announced loudly:
"Welcome everyone, the award ceremony of the Undead Sichuan Fantastic Grand Prix is ​​about to begin. Please hold up your wine glasses, first of all, teacher Xia Shizi will come on stage!"

Amid the applause, a graceful figure stepped onto the stage slowly.

The black evening dress draws elegant curves along the body.

A necklace was worn on the snow-white neck as a decoration, which set off the white and pure skin like new snow especially dazzlingly.

Every time she takes a step, the black and gorgeous hair and long skirt are flying, and the viewers are all taken away.

From a distance, the round earrings on the ears are also dazzling, and the whole person is as gorgeous as a black rose.

The person concerned stood in front of the microphone in stiletto shoes, with his hands naturally folded in front of his lower abdomen, exuding an awe-inspiring and powerful aura that cannot be ignored.

The audience couldn't help being surprised, and started talking in whispers.

"very young!"

"Like an actress..."

"I heard that he is still a high school student, is it true?"

Seeing this opportunity, let the host to the side introduce it.

"Ms. Xia Shizi is the winner of the last Fantastic Newcomer Award. Her debut novel "Love Metronome" is very popular in the market, with a total of 120 million copies sold!"

"Next, teacher Xia Shizi will give a toast—!"

After speaking this sentence in a cadence, the host smiled and was about to leave the stage, when he heard this sentence...

"Hi everyone, I'm Xia Shizi who was introduced just now. The ugly words are first, I hate speaking in front of everyone the most."

Suddenly, the banquet hall became silent.

I was shocked by this amazing statement.

The host, who was about to step off the stage, staggered suddenly, almost making close contact with the ground.

Regardless of people's stunned reactions, Shi Yu continued to speak.

"...In order to live on articles without dealing with people, I aspired to become a writer, and this effort has paid off so far."

"Unexpectedly, it pushed me onto this tense stage instead. It's really ironic."

The slight smile in the voice warmed up the atmosphere off the court a little.

People's originally tense faces froze slightly because of this.

"So, congratulations to all the winners of this year's Newcomer Award, I was standing where you are now a year ago."

The girl talked eloquently.

"I didn't understand anything at the time, and I didn't understand the needs of readers. I was just a stupid young author who could write some self-satisfied crude articles, and otherwise was useless and hopeless."

"Although I finally won honors and awards, due to the above reasons, the sales of the work were not good at the beginning, and I was ordered to cut it in half early."

In the audience, Keita Yamashina, who has been promoted to director of the Animation Division, had a smile on his face when he heard this.

"Oh my, this is really a nostalgic past. Isn't it? Machida-kun~~~"

Machida Sonoko next to him had a hash mark on his forehead, and replied in an indifferent way:
"...As expected of you, Minister Yamashina, you can be so proud of your lack of vision at that time."

Shan Keqing didn't get angry after hearing it too much, and looked back at the stage in a friendly manner.

The speech continues.

"...Fortunately.

I have a writer who tries his best to protect me as a self-satisfied writer, and at the same time points out my shortcomings and areas for improvement, and helps me polish my poor works——

My responsible editor... no, my partner. "

Shiwa's expression softened.

"Secondly, my juniors who grew up with me... and the most important people who met me as a reader and later provided me with many wonderful suggestions."

The people off the field couldn't help but let out a knowing chuckle.

As the participants of the Undead River Publishing House, except for the newcomers and novel authors who just joined, the rest of the people basically know who the person in these words refers to.

"The last is the illustrator who provided high-quality illustrations for my serious articles, Ms. Hozumi Matsubara. I am really grateful to meet these strongest partners."

"Although I am still not good at communicating with people, I am also fortunate to meet people who are willing to cherish me and grow as a writer."

"So I hope that all of you who are about to become writers, and you who are flying high, can find your important partners like me. I sincerely wish you all."

The beautiful and clear voice came out through the microphone and echoed in the venue.

Under the unknowingly hot atmosphere, the girl raised the goblet containing grape juice in her hand, and signaled: "Then, let us all..."

"""""cheers!"""""

The voices of men and women overlapped and responded to her in unison.

ding ding dong~

While people were pushing cups and changing glasses, Shi Yu walked off the stage gracefully and neatly, and went straight to a corner of the banquet hall.

On the bench placed next to the floor-to-ceiling windows, Kato Yusuke was sitting there alone.

Because of the requirements of the event, he also wore a suit and tie today.The neatly combed hairstyle is combed back, and the whole person looks very seductive and stylish.

It attracted many women who were present to cast their eyes here frequently, but they were afraid of someone's existence and dared not go forward.

Shi Yu's face showed satisfaction, his eyes looked around casually, and the wine red eyes were full of provocation and complacency.

It looked like it was saying: 'This is mine. '

She raised the corners of her mouth happily, sat down on the empty seat next to the other party, and said, "Sorry, did you keep you waiting for a long time? Yo-chan."

"……Won't."

Kato Yusuke put away his mobile phone, cast his eyes on her, and replied: "Sister's speech just now was great, thank you for your hard work."

"Oh? You think so?"

"of course."

"Then tell me, how many times have I watched you on stage?"

"what……?"

Shi Yu raised his eyebrows with a half-smile, and said, "The correct answer is three times, but you are busy looking at your phone every time, what happened?"

"..."

Kato Yusuke was speechless at the question, and subconsciously thought of the news that Shinjoka sent not long ago.

"Reporting to the president, that girl named Sayu has already left? I personally sent her to the airport and confirmed that she has left. Above~"

He was silent for a moment, then smiled, "...It's nothing, it's just a little trivial matter from the association, and it's been taken care of."

"is it?"

Shi Yu snorted, but didn't point out his insincerity, but reached for the bag that was placed aside, and took something out from it.

"By the way, I didn't have a chance to meet you because you were busy the past two days. This is a Christmas present I prepared for you. Do you like it~?"

"Christmas gift……?"

Kato Yusuke reached out to take the thing, and opened the box in his hand under the other party's signal.

——A silver watch came into view immediately.

Pointer dial, metal strap.

The dial adopts the traditional twelve-scale chronograph design, and the brand name and logo are printed on it.

"LONGINES"

"I have been choosing for a long time, and I think this classic style is more suitable for you, and it matches your skin tone better. You can try it on."

While saying this, Shi Yu excitedly took his hand and helped him put the watch on his left wrist.

Accompanied by the "click~" locking buckle, Kato Yusuke immediately felt a coolness from his skin.

"Hmm~ It looks pretty good, with a sense of elegance."

The girl looked at his hand for a moment, finally nodded with satisfaction, and asked: "So, Yu-chan, do you like it?"

"...This, isn't it too expensive?"

"... Faced with the gift from your girlfriend, your feelings are a bit too perplexed, right?"

Kato Yusuke frowned pretending to be distressed, and joked: "The problem is, I always feel like I'm being taken care of by spending so much money from my senior."

"Nurture..."

Shi Yu chewed the word, took his arm naturally, and said softly: "You are mine."

Kato Yusuke was stunned, and nodded with a smile.

Shi Yu continued: "Speaking of which, today is also your awards day, do you feel uncomfortable being arranged behind me...?"

"Huh? Why do you say that?"

Kato Yusuke turned his head to look at her, he could clearly smell the fragrance of the other party's hair, and he could also feel the softness of the body beside him.

"What to say~"

Shi Yu looked lazy, "Among the authors present today, no one has better grades than you, so you should be the toast."

"...Shiba-senpai said that because you hate attending such occasions, right?"

"With a group of unknown bigwigs and colleagues, greeting each other with a smiley face... Do you think I would like this kind of thing?"

"Of course not."

Kato Yusuke shook his head, and said, "However, to be selected as the spokesperson for the toast on this occasion, doesn't it also mean that senior sister is very good?"

Shi Yu blinked her eyes first, thought for a moment, then frowned slightly, and looked away.

"... Sending blessings to the winner of the Newcomer Award is like sending warmth to the enemy, just like a fool."

Kato Yusuke looked at her slightly flushed cheeks, and a faint smile appeared on her mouth, which also did not reveal that she was not good at being praised.

On the stage, the winners of the Light Novels Newcomer Award are taking the stage one by one to receive the award.

Obviously those people are the protagonists, but many people present at this time have been secretly observing them.

Not only because of their looks, but also because of other factors.

Looking around, the entire banquet hall is basically filled with people from Undead River, and more than [-]% of them are adults.

In such an environment, the two high school students naturally looked quite eye-catching.

However, both of them are masters who are different from ordinary people.

Shi Yu is indifferent to everything except the people she cares about, making it difficult for people to get in touch.

Kato Yusuke is a little better than her, and he can communicate with others when he should, but he is still a somewhat taciturn person in general.

As for the gazes around them, they have long been accustomed to the attention of the outside world, so they don't feel uncomfortable.

This creates a unique atmosphere around them.

Both out of place, and aloof from vulgarity.

"Sister Shiyu."

Kato Yusuke glanced at the watch in his hand, and said thoughtfully: "As a return gift for the watch, do you have anything you want me to give you?"

"Huh? You are finally willing to take me to climb the steps of the adults..."

"Pass."

"..."

Shi Yu frowned uncomfortably, gritted his teeth and said, "You man is really irritating sometimes."

She sighed and stretched out a leg forward, making up her mind to ignore someone for a while.

Kato Yusuke looked at her awkward look, and then noticed that the other party didn't wear the iconic pantyhose today, and directly exposed her beautiful and long calves.

But he hadn't noticed it before, and had been thinking about other things.As a boyfriend, this is obviously incompetent.

He thought for a while, and suggested: "...How about this? It will be the New Year soon, can we go shopping together in two days?"

"Really?"

Shi Yu's beautiful eyes lit up suddenly, she turned her head to look over instinctively, then seemed to realize something, and coughed lightly as if nothing had happened.

"...Just the two of us?"

"Just the two of us."

"...Isn't your name Xiao Jianao?"

Kato Yusuke turned his head to look at her, "Then I need to ask her about her arrangement... Hiss—"

In the reaction of his gasping for breath, Shiyu calmly withdrew the hand twisted on his side, squinted his eyes and asked:

"...He said he wanted to give back to his girlfriend, but ended up bringing other women with him. This kind of person really should repent."

'Then why did you ask that...? '

Kato Yusuke thought a little speechlessly, and replied: "Sorry, I just mentioned it casually just now, Shiwa-senpai, don't care."

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