After writing the book, all of Yokohama wanted to hunt me down

"I met a man.

He has the same dream as you.

So I thought, maybe we can become companions, become friends, and become part of each other's memories. 』

Faced with Oda Sakunosuke's kind gesture, Yuanxuan waved his hand stammeringly, "No...I..."

Oda Sakunosuke said, "I've already seen it."

When he said this, his expression didn't change, and his voice was calm without ups and downs, "I've already read it in the bookstore."

Yuan Xuan was slightly startled by his words, and the expression on his face froze for a short time.

But she quickly realized it, and replied, "Actually, I've seen it too."

This time it was Oda Sakunosuke who was in a daze.A little bit of surprise could finally be seen on his dull face, he put the book back, "That's it."

The atmosphere fell into an awkward silence.

It was Yuan Xuan who broke the silence. She mustered up the courage to ask the other party's opinion, "What do you think of this novel?"

This is a novella with a length of only tens of thousands of words, so it can be read quickly.Because the story of "Memory" is too short, after the discussion, the editor-in-chief Kurata also added Yuan Xuan's first work in the true sense, that is, the letter.

In the view of Sakunosuke Oda, "the story of "Memory" seems to have a lot of metaphors. When I read it for the first time, it is difficult to understand what the author wants to express. In comparison, the letter attached at the end It will be easier to understand."

People who have experienced the war and suffered from the war, when they read the image of "war" portrayed in such a childish and innocent tone, when they read about a little girl's desire for the end of the war, no matter how hard their hearts are, they will also feel that way. Moved.

A few years ago, Sakunosuke Oda was a killer who lived in this world with no purpose but to live.Even the act of taking the life of another person could not make any waves in his numb and empty heart.

But after the war, while reading a novel in a coffee shop, he found his dream in a conversation with a man.

Oda Sakunosuke also wants to become a novelist.Because of this dream, he has read many books, and his sensitivity to literature is higher than that of ordinary people.

"'Memory' and 'Letter' are both well written."

The red-haired man lowered his eyes quietly, and set his eyes on the introduction of the novel.The sentence "To the only you in the world" caught his eyes.

When he saw this sentence, he seemed to gain some kind of strength from it.

Yuan Xuan, who has received many letters from readers, is no longer as trembling as she was at the beginning about the evaluations given by others.What's more, Shibusawa Tatsuhiko has always been by her side, holding her hand and facing the world with her.

"Really..." Yuan Xuan had a face-to-face conversation with her "reader" for the first time. Fortunately, the other party did not know her identity, so she was able to continue the conversation with the other party.

"Then may I ask, which character do you like the most?"

Yuan Xuan summoned up the courage to ask.

"Protagonist." This was Oda Sakunosuke's answer, and he gave it without hesitation.

"When I saw it the second time, my feeling was different from the first one. Especially at the end, the protagonist tried his best to send "Bie Tian Wang" back to the temple, but when he left, he once again turned back. "Memory" does not only refer to the "memory" of the temple, but also the "memory" of the protagonist.Bietian Wang is a soul called by human prayers, and it is people's language that makes him come to reality. This makes me think that he is a substantive embodiment of "memory".So what kind of "memory" exists in the protagonist's heart? "

Oda Sakunosuke raised his eyes suddenly, and he said to Yuan Xuan, "If possible, I really want to talk to the author of this novel."

A long time ago, when he was a killer, because he saw a novel that lacked an ending, he also wanted to meet the author, and wanted to ask him what the ending was.

He who failed to meet the author at that time also met a stranger.After talking with the strange man, he made a decision.

— No more killing.

The ideal of becoming a novelist rose in his heart, driving him to make a change.Because he believed that those who took the lives of others could not write the lives of others, Oda Sakunosuke became a low-level handyman in the port Mafia.

The girl standing in front of him clearly had nothing in common with the man with the cane back then, but Oda Sakunosuke suddenly felt that they were very similar at a certain moment.

So he threw the question to the girl.

"The "memory" of King Bietian is the call of human beings, the "memory" of the Patriarch of Bliss is the people's desire for salvation, and the "memory" on the mountain is the responsibility taken over from the ancestors.So what do you think is the protagonist's "memory"? "

Such words made Yuan Xuan's eyes widen.

Oda Sakunosuke, who simply said "read it" at the beginning, showed an extremely deep and unique understanding at this moment, which was completely different from Yuan Xuan's initial cognition.He didn't just read it casually, judging from what he said, he had at least read it several times seriously.

Yuan Xuan felt a little flattered that her works could be read with such solemnity.

But she was also amazed by this unique insight and question. After pondering for a while, Yuan Xuan said, "Perhaps, it is an inseparable memory with an important person."

Oda Sakunosuke stared at her with quiet and steady eyes, "So that's how it is."

For the most part, he's a boring man who doesn't question or contradict others.

Yuan Xuan had a high opinion of him, which made her temporarily overcome her usual timidity, and even exchanged her name with him.

"Oda Sakunosuke." The man said very briefly.

Yuan Xuan smiled softly, "I am Yuan Xuan."

The surname "Fuchi" is very rare, and... Oda Sakunosuke looked down at the spine of the book. The author of "Memory" had a pen name of "Fuchi".

Very strange coincidence.Oda Sakunosuke thought so.

When the topic of "writing novels" was inadvertently mentioned, Oda Sakunosuke said, "My dream is also to become a novelist."

When she heard the same dream as herself, Yuan Xuan's brows and eyes showed unconcealable excitement, but what she said was, "My brother also has the same dream."

This made her affection for Oda Sakunosuke climb to the peak in an instant.For a person meeting for the first time, it is really rare to have such a good impression.

After the conversation, Yuan Xuan remembered the original intention of going out this time - she was here to buy a birthday cake for Shibusawa Ryuhiko.

In the selection of styles, she encountered problems again.Fortunately, she remembered the Oda Sakunosuke she had just met, who also came to buy cakes.

"Strawberry cake." Oda Sakunosuke said, "I often buy this."

Kosuke likes strawberry cake very much.So in the eyes of Oda Sakunosuke, children should like this.He subconsciously classified Yuan Xuan as a child, because her weak and thin appearance would always leave a childish impression on people.

Yuanxuan gratefully accepted Oda Sakunosuke's recommendation.

While she was waiting for the pastry chef to make the cake, she also gave Oda Sakunosuke a suggestion.

"If you have anything to say to the author, you can write to her. After sending it to the publishing house, the editor will send the letter to the author."

""she"? "Oda Sakunosuke asked, "Do you think the author is a woman?" "

This story unfolds from the perspective of No. 1, and the name of the protagonist does not appear until the end. In the story, the protagonist is a novelist, and others only use "Yuan" or "Yuan teacher" when addressing him.

From the perspective of the storyline, Oda Sakunosuke acquiesced that the author is a man.

Hearing the other party asking her in such a calm tone, Yuan Xuan explained nervously: "Because the letter was not described from the perspective of a little girl, so I think the author may be a woman..."

Hearing this, Oda Sakunosuke also nodded, "It will indeed give people such an impression."

Yuan Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.

At this time, her strawberry cake was also packaged, and after she paid with the change she usually saved, she said goodbye to Oda Sakunosuke.

Yuan Xuan said sincerely, "I feel very happy to be able to talk to you so much."

Oda Sakunosuke, who was often pulled over by an old woman he didn't know in the past, and chatted for hours, nodded sympathetically, although the expression on his face still seemed calm.

"By the way," Yuan Xuan finally said, "If there is a chance, I would really like to read your novel."

Oda Sakunosuke opened his eyes slightly in surprise, and the curvature of his mouth changed a little, "Okay."

After returning home with the cake, Yuan Xuan was still in a good mood.

This made her want to write something again, not a novel, but a letter to her brother.

Although Shibusawa Tatsuhiko once told her that it is okay not to write a letter, just tell him directly, but that is based on the premise that he calls himself Yuanxuan's brother.

Yuan Xuan, who has never recognized this point, in her mind, her brother has been forever kept in her memory, in another world in her memory.

She pinned her last bit of hope on paper and pen, so as to give herself peace of mind.

"Today, I met a reader.The other person didn't know that I was the author of the novel he was reading, but we had a very pleasant conversation.

Getting an evaluation of your own written story from another person's mouth is a very different feeling than reading it literally.This makes me feel that, at certain times, language is more impactful and shocking than words.

His dream is also to become a novelist.

Even a person with no talent like me can share his story with others and get evaluation from others. Whenever I realize this, I feel that this world is very gentle.

Gently contain the meaningless life, and give salvation to those poor miserable selves.

Just like the man I met today.He is a very gentle person.

Perhaps one day, we will be able to become companions, become friends, walk on the same road, and leave insignificant traces in each other's memories.I think he can make a good novelist.

Just like you, brother. 』

As far as Yuan Xuan's selfishness is concerned, she doesn't want Shibusawa Tatsuhiko to read this letter, even between brothers and sisters who are connected by blood, there will be secrets that only belong to her.It is a manifestation of self-awareness.

So before Shibusawa Tatsuhiko came back, Yuan Xuan folded up the letter and stuffed it into the bottom of the drawer.

Shibusawa Tatsuhiko will not flip through her things without authorization, she has never doubted the other party, because of this, she can do what she wants to do without any scruples.

When she tidied up her desk, it was already sunset outside, the warm orange slanting sun passed through the transparent glass windows, and the air carried the unique warmth of spring.

She got up and walked to the living room, there was a voice from the entrance, Yuanxuan ran to the door, and suddenly saw Shibusawa Ryuhiko who pushed the door in.

At that moment, a kind of tangible happiness was born from the bottom of her heart, which made her not stop when she saw him, but crashed into his arms.

"you're back."

Shibusawa Ryuhiko was slightly taken aback, the corners of his mouth curved upwards, hugged Yuan Xuan's shoulders, and his cheek was pressed against the top of Yuan Xuan's hair, "I'm back."

When he came back, he also brought her a gift.

The usual custom-made notebooks and pens, never seen before, look expensive and exquisite.

But this time, Yuanxuan did not simply accept the other party's gift, because she also prepared a gift for Shibusawa Ryuhiko.Birthday gift.

Yuanxuan covered his eyes. Although it was the first time for such a move, Shibusawa Ryuhiko's extremely cooperative performance gave Yuanxuan great encouragement. She asked the other party to close his eyes, and Shibusawa Ryuhiko also obediently I did.

After stumbling to the dining table and sitting down on the chair, Yuan Xuan frantically decorated the cake. During the process, Shibusawa Tatsuhiko sat there very quietly, just like Yuan Xuan was waiting for him before .

After making all the preparations, Yuan Xuan walked behind him.

She lay on Shibusawa Tatsuhiko's back, hugged his neck, and whispered softly in his ear, "Happy birthday."

Shibusawa Tatsuhiko opened his eyes, and in front of him was a strawberry cake with a small burning candle inserted.

He turned his head, and what fell into his eyes was the smiling face of a girl with pink-purple hair.