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Kikuchi didn't know why he asked this question, but he still told the truth: "For 3 years, within 3 years, it can only be published by Mandansha."

Hearing this answer, Takei Kohei showed a satisfied smile. In this way, Akihara Hiroto could be prevented from leaving the publishing house because of dissatisfaction.

After all, if he wants to leave Mandansha, the booklet will definitely not be issued. This 2 million yen income has nothing to do with the other party for at least 3 years.

Kikuchi looked at the other party's expression and was silent for a while. He glanced at the paper in his hand and asked another question: "Editor Takei, regarding the literature award, if there is no permission from the jury and the director, even I There are objections here, maybe it won’t work.”

But to his surprise, the smile on Takei Kohei's face became even stronger: "How do you know that the minister didn't acquiesce?"

Kikuchi was so surprised, he didn't understand what the other party meant, but before he could ask, Takei Kohei explained the reason clearly.

"Editor Kikuchi, you really don't know the author under your hand, you don't even know that the door association Yuma and the head's daughter are dating."

Hearing this sentence, Kikuchita no longer had any luck, he lowered his head and sighed a little.At the same time, his inner emotions are extremely complicated.

Akihara-sensei, please forgive me, I have no choice but to do this...

[68.Chapter 68 "The Magician"? ]

Akihara Yuto didn't know that someone was going to target him. He was running back from outside at the moment. As soon as he got home, before he had time to take a shower, he received a call from Asano Aiko.

"Akihara, wait for me at home around 5:[-] on Friday night, and I will drive over."

Akihara Yuto was a little puzzled, and asked into the microphone: "What's the matter?"

Hearing Akihara Yuto's answer, Asano Aiko was speechless for a while, and then replied after a while: "Akihara, this Friday night is the announcement of the results of the Mantansha Literary Awards, I remember what I told you before... "

Hiroto Akihara was surprised, he has already reached the Mandansha Literary Award?But when did Asano Aiko tell him?

He lowered his head and pondered for a long time, only to realize that he had vaguely heard her talking about it when he was drinking with Editor-in-Chief Juchi before, but he was drunk that day...

Asano Aiko didn't hear the response, and didn't care, and continued: "Akihara, your work has already been sent after the serialization is over, and the news from the jury hasn't come out yet, so if there is no accident, it should be a gold prize , but because the magazine sold 20 copies in the end, it might be a grand prize."

She paused, and said with a complicated tone: "Anyway, congratulations, Qiu Yuan!"

Hearing these words, Qiuyuan was a little dazed. Thinking back to how poor and poor he was when he first came here, to the increasing sales of his works, and the honor he was about to acquire, a different kind of feeling surged in his heart for a while. Feel.

He was silent for a while, then said into the microphone, "Thank you, Asano."

"No, Akihara, you deserve all of this." Asano did not accept his thanks, but said seriously.

She has always firmly believed that with Akihara Hiroto's own talent, she can succeed on any platform.

I was just lucky, and just discovered his work when he needed help the most.And it was with the help of the other party's talent that he got rid of his status as a marginal person.

So she thinks that the one who should really say thank you is herself.

After saying this sentence, Asano Aiko told Akihara to wear a more formal suit, and also mentioned other points of attention. Akihara Yuto expressed his understanding, and the two ended the call immediately.

Hiroto Akihara went to the bathroom, took off his clothes, turned on the shower and began to take a shower. While washing, he thought, will he win the gold award or the grand award?

According to what Yuto Imamura said in the club before, the Mantansha Literary Award is a big "cake", "Tokyo Literature" occupies the largest piece, that is, the Grand Award and a gold award, while "New Novel" can only be divided The rest is a gold reward.

But the situation this year is different. For example, in the past two months, the sales volume of "New Novel" has surpassed that of the former, but it seems that there is only one issue...

He thought about it carefully, and found that the biggest possibility for him right now is the gold reward. As for the big reward, the possibility is not high, but it's not impossible to look forward to it...

What if the jury thinks his work is better?

As he thought about it, after rinsing, he changed into spare clothes and walked out of the bathroom.As soon as he walked out, he heard a "ding" doorbell.

Who will come at this time?Akihara Yuto was a little confused for a moment, he walked quickly to the cat's eye and took a look outside, and immediately found a cheap face - it was Imamura Yuto.

Wearing a leather jacket and pants, with his recently dyed brown hair, he looks like a "street gangster".

Akihara Hiroto complained in his heart, but he opened the door anyway, and said angrily, "What's the matter? I declare in advance that I won't go to places like Custom Street."

This guy came to the door a few times before, and every time he came, he opened his mouth and kept his mouth shut. He wanted to take him to play marbles or go to "diagnosis and treatment".

When Akihara Yuto heard the word "diagnosis and treatment", he believed it at the time. He really thought that he was going to give himself a regular massage or something, so he followed the other party, and was taken to a "beautiful medical treatment" clinic.

Entering this store, a mother Sang with heavy makeup quickly greeted her, and at the same time, 4 beautiful young women came, 2 of whom looked like they didn't graduate from high school...Seeing this scene , Hiroto Akihara couldn't care about Yuto Imamura anymore, and ran away in fright.

He didn't discriminate against this industry, but he didn't want anything to happen in these places...

It was only after this day that he realized that the names of RB's custom shops are all kinds of strange, some are called "XX Church", some are called "XX Clinic", and some don't even have signboard names.

Yuto Imamura shrugged his shoulders, and continued to say mischievously: "Don't worry, I have given up interrupting your dream of becoming a magician, you can continue to be your virgin boy!"

There is an urban legend in Neon that if a man is still a virgin at 25, he will become a magician, but there is also a saying that it is 30 years old.

According to the division of combat power, over 25 years old is a formal magician, over 30 years old is an advanced magician, over 35 years old is a great magician, and over 40 years old is a magician. You can become a Great Sage and a Dharma God at the age of 50 and 65 respectively...

Akihara Hiroto was speechless for a while, and gave Imamura Yuto a blank look, "Imamura~ If you are fine, please leave, please let me practice magic by myself, okay?"

As he said this, he pushed the door out at the same time, preparing to shut out this annoying friend.

Imamura Yuto saw that the situation was not good, and immediately stepped forward to post it, resisting the closing door, and said loudly: "Akihara, it's just a joke, don't mind, I have business! Seriously, don't close the door!"

Seeing that he didn't push the person out, Akihara Hiroto could only sigh: "Speak, I hope you can be serious."

"Really, Akihara, you were a bit ruthless in the past." Imamura Yumura muttered, but he still talked about the business he said, "Akihara, now that your serialization has come to an end, do you want to come to the writer's party? After all, if you still want to continue in the literary world in the future, sooner or later you will know a lot of people."

After finishing this sentence, his voice became a lot more serious, "As a friend, I don't think you can work behind closed doors all day, sometimes the ideas of other writers at the party will undoubtedly bring inspiration to your work. "

"So Akihara, come to Sensei Seto's house with me tonight, there is a discussion on the writing techniques of mystery novels."

Hearing Imamura Yuto's serious statement, Akihara Hiroto was a little surprised, but he still thought about it carefully.

Yuuto Imamura also had good intentions and wanted to help him make more connections.But what Hiroto Akihara cares about is the technique of writing mystery novels mentioned by Yuto Imamura.

In his previous life, although he learned a lot of theoretical knowledge, there is still a considerable gap between literary theory and actual writing, and they cannot be confused.

Taking the well-known writers of Neon as an example, many of them came from literary majors that are not serious: for example, Keigo Higashino was originally an automobile engineer, Miyuki Miyabe was originally a stenographer for a law firm, and Haruki Murakami was originally a open the bar...

Although due to hobbies, I have memorized the content of many works in my mind, but these works will be used up sooner or later. At that time, don’t I stop writing or creating?

Hiroto Akihara thought about it for a long time, and felt that what the other party said was reasonable, so he opened the door, looked at Yuto Imamura and said, "Are you leaving now?"

"Yes, my car is parked at the door. Come out and get in the car after you change your clothes."

After saying this, Imamura Yuto waved his hands and walked out of the yard.Looking at the back of the other party, Akihara Hiroto couldn't help thinking about other issues.

Do you want to try writing a work independently?

[69.Chapter 69 editor and creator]

Although he thought about creating an original work by himself, Hiroto Akihara also believed that his creative ability is limited, and the possibility of hitting the street is very high, so it is not suitable for the next serialization of "New Novel", but should change his vest , cast elsewhere to see the reaction.

But before that, he still needs to conceive and further hone his writing.