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He temporarily let go of this plan, went into the room and changed into more formal clothes, then walked out of the courtyard door and got into the passenger seat of Imamura Yuto's black car, and fastened his seat belt.

With the "buzzing" sound of the engine, the car started to move slowly and left the street where Akihara Hiroto now lived.

Akihara Hiroto glanced at Imamura Yuto who was driving, and asked a question casually: "What kind of person is that Seto-sensei?"

Before that, he had seen the works released by that Seto teacher, and knew that she was a contracted writer of "Tokyo Literature" and had been serialized for many years, instead of choosing to read after becoming famous in the journal like some other writers. Leave the journal to issue a single issue directly.

Imamura Yuto explained to Akihara Yuto while driving seriously, so that Akihara Yuto learned more.

The writer named Seto Yuzhi is almost 50 years old this year.More than 20 years ago, she was just an ordinary convenience store employee with a dream of being a writer. After several failed submissions, she was discovered by the current editor-in-chief of "Tokyo Literature" and guided her step by step to where she is today.

In order to repay the editor-in-chief's kindness, the Seto teacher chose to stay in Mandansha and rejected many other opportunities.

In the current "Tokyo Literature", her position is equivalent to the previous position of Mensie Yuma in "New Novel". She is the most praised writer in the magazine. Accumulated a huge readership.

Hiroto Akihara nodded. After hearing these deeds, he couldn't help feeling a little fond of this Seto teacher, and felt that the other party had the same personality as himself.

Imamura Yuto finished talking about the other party's situation, and said: "Akihara, do you know that when Seto-sensei just debuted, the level of writing was not mature enough, and once received a large number of letters of objection from readers. If it weren't for her editor's strong support, Probably cut it in half and left the literary world long ago."

After a pause, he added: "To tell you the truth, Seto-sensei couldn't make it this far without her editor's guidance to her."

Hiroto Akihara nodded, not surprised.

In the neon publishing industry, the relationship between editors and creators is very delicate. Some are partners, some are benefactors, and some finally...become enemies.

Like in the previous life, Akira Toriyama, the author of "Dragon Ball", was evaluated as unqualified for the "Newcomer Award" when he first debuted. Later, under the guidance of the editor in charge, it took two full years to draw "Arale".

Later, when "Dragon Ball" first started to be serialized, its popularity was not as good as expected. At this time, the editor in charge of him proposed that the protagonist should have a strong combat power and join the element of the world's number one martial arts society.

This made "Dragon Ball" an instant hit, and it will become more and more popular in the future.

So for creators, meeting a good editor is a very rare thing, which is also an important reason why he is currently unwilling to choose anyone other than Asano Aiko.

After all, the other party not only has the kindness to know him, but also does his best for him in various affairs.

Just as he was thinking of being lost in thought, he suddenly heard Imamura Yuto say: "Akihara, if nothing else happens, the Grand Prize for the Mandansha Literary Award this time will be chosen between you and Sensei Seto.

He turned the steering wheel and told the car to drive to the right.

"However, I hope you are mentally prepared. From the current point of view, the opponent's chances of winning will undoubtedly be higher."

Hiroto Akihara nodded. After all, whether it is the previous practice or the cumulative sales this year, the advantages of "Tokyo Literature" are far from what "New Novel" can match.

He nodded and said with a smile: "It's okay, as long as I have a gold reward."

Imamura Yuto was a little puzzled, he couldn't help looking at Akihara Yuto, seeing that the other person's expression didn't look like he was lying.Immediately afterwards, he heard another sentence, "Imamura-san, we are still young, the future of the literary world must be ours!"

Hearing such confident words, Imamura Yuto couldn't help laughing, but he didn't reply, just turned his head and continued to drive silently.

Akihara, the future of the literary world belongs to geniuses like you, not ordinary people like me...

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After about 45 minutes of driving, the car quickly arrived in Setagaya District.

Setagaya District is located in the southwest of Tokyo. It is a traditional rich area in Tokyo. In addition, it is also the most populous and the second largest area among the 23 districts of Tokyo.

Imamura Yuto found a parking lot and parked his car, then took Akihara Hiroto to a residential area, within 5 minutes of walking, he brought him to a villa.

Hiroto Akihara raised his head, a little surprised at the grandeur of the building itself.

The area of ​​this villa is at least about 800 stacks (equivalent to [-] square meters). The main body of the building is composed of the main building, the side building and the Sukiya next to it. With traditional wooden eaves and blue-gray stone, it has a low-key and luxurious style. Feel.

Moreover, the two 7 or 8-meter-tall Podocarpus pines protruding from the wall further showed the financial resources of the owner of the house. In the coming year, according to the valuation calculation, each tree can be sold for at least 10 million yen, which is equivalent to the royalty income of a single book that sells 2000 copies and is priced at [-] yen.

Imamura Yuto patted Akihara on the shoulder, "Akihara, if Seto-sensei has it, you will have it too."

Akihara Hiroto didn't expect that he would be so comforted by his friend, but he was just surprised.To be honest, he felt that if he could retell the works written down in his previous life, then he would also be able to make a fortune quickly.

But he still thinks that money is enough, and people have an ordinary life, so why can't they be content and happy?

Just like now, because of the economic crisis, too many neon families can't even survive. Compared with their experiences, I am already too happy.

He shook his head, did not refute Yuuto Imamura, but motioned him to ring the doorbell immediately.

Imamura Yuto pouted, stepped forward and pressed the doorbell.With the sound of "ding", footsteps soon came.

As the door slowly opened, Hiroto Akihara met the owner of the house, and also his main competitor in this selection—Tamae Seto.

[70.Chapter 70 Seto Yuzhi]

When Akihara Yuto saw the person coming, he couldn't help but take a look.

This Seto Yuzhi teacher, wearing a plain blue visiting kimono, has ordinary facial features, just like a traditional RB woman-but in her body, there is a kind of knowledgeable temperament.

According to Imamura Yuto's Yuuto, the other party is almost 50 years old this year, but Akihara Yuto definitely looks much younger than her actual age, as if she is in her early 40s.

He is not surprised, he can live in such a big villa, presumably the other party should have spent a lot of money to maintain himself, the older the older the women of the same age, the more obvious the difference in appearance will be .

When Imamura Yuto saw Mie Seto, he immediately stepped forward to say "Hello, senior", and introduced Yuto Akihara's identity.Hiroto Akihara also bowed immediately: "Excuse me, Sensei Seto."

Mie Seto was a little curious about this "genius" writer who has recently become famous in Mandansha, so she also looked at him a few times, then bowed and said in a gentle tone: "Don't be so polite, come in first."

After saying this, she pushed the door open to let the two of them in, and stretched out her hand to guide them in. At the same time, she said, "Today is just an exchange of literary writers from the Mantan Club. Other writers have already arrived."

Along the gravel-paved path in the yard, the three of them soon arrived at their destination—a Sukiya (tea room).In this tea room, 6 people have already gathered, sitting on the tea seats on the left and right sides respectively.

After Mie Seto's introduction, Yuu Akihara learned the identities of these people.

The four people sitting on the left are Hideto Sugimoto, Yu Ishii, Ryoda Yasuhara, and Mitsuki Nakamura, the contracted authors of "Tokyo Literature", and the two on the right are Eisuke Hasebe and Isamu Mizuki, the contracted authors of "New Novel". real.

Hiroto Akihara was a little ashamed, and found that he didn't even know the writers serialized in the same magazine. When he bowed and introduced himself, a familiar voice suddenly sounded behind him.

"Hey, isn't this Mr. Qiu Yuan, the talented writer of our "New Novel"?"

Akihara turned his head to look, and frowned. The other person was the person he least wanted to see—the door assistant Youzhen.

After Menxie Youzhen finished speaking, he sat on the seat on the right, and then said in a very rude voice: "Mr. Akihara, why did a genius like you come to the party of ordinary writers like us? "

On the word "ordinary writer", he added an extra emphasis on the pronunciation, and Akihara Yuto also discovered his intention, that is, he wanted to put himself on the opposite side of everyone.

Sure enough, after the door association Youzhen said this, the expressions of everyone on the field changed subtly.Seeing this scene, Yuto Imamura was about to say something, but Tamae Seto, who was the host, spoke first.

"Mr. Menxie, Mr. Akihara was specially invited by Imamura by me. I think Mr. Akihara's talent is worth learning from. So if you have any opinions, please tell me."

Although her tone of voice was very flat, the meaning in her words was undeniable.

Hearing this sentence, Men Xie Yuzhen's expression also changed. He lowered his head slightly and said politely: "Since it is the guest invited by Mr. Seto, then I will not say anything. I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Compared with Akihara Yuto who has no foundation, Seto Yuzhi is an old-fashioned writer who is serious and honest. He has connections in the publishing house, and his qualifications are ranked high in the entire neon literary world. He is not willing to offend the other party. .