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Chapter 238 Novel Publishing
That's right, this book is Kazuki Akiyama's upcoming novel, "Crying Out for Love in the Center of the World".

The current first edition is bound in the form of a booklet, and its size is similar to what we often call 32-format paper, about half of A4 paper, which is also called [-]-san in Japan.

What he is taking out now is the first batch of printed finished books, and the publishing house has also mailed the novel to him in advance.

One is to let him see if there is any dissatisfaction, and he can negotiate in time.Second, it can be regarded as a souvenir.

The first thing that catches the eye on the cover is the island illustration drawn by Izumi Sakai.

The color tone has been treated with some warm colors, with a realistic oil painting style and semi-hard paper, it looks very textured.

Just looking at the cover, there is a touch of literary and artistic sense, and it is easy to remind people of scenes that seem to be familiar in the depths of memory.

The title of the book is written vertically on the right side of the cover, with the words "Author: Kazuki Akiyama/Illustration: Sakai" underneath.

She is used to writing the Roman sound of "Sakai" on her paintings, and this is the same.

At the bottom of the cover is a small red lightning logo with "Denshock Library" written on the side.

"It's really good." Sakai Izumi stroked the cover of the book happily.

There is the joy of seeing a story that once only existed on letter paper has become a physical book, and there is also a sense of accomplishment from participating in it.

The paintings I drew are presented in front of the public in this way. I have some expectations and some apprehensions in my heart, just like a student who has handed in his homework and is waiting for the teacher to correct it.

"Very good," Akiyama Kazuki praised with a smile when he saw her touching the cover.

"Hay," Izumi Sakai nodded with a smile on his lips, not knowing whether he agreed with his words or thought the book was good.

After admiring the cover, she turned to the title page of the novel again, and what fell into her eyes was a familiar sentence.

"I was fortunate to read this work in advance, and was deeply moved by the stories in the book.

Youth is a special period that everyone will experience, and it also has its own story.

After reading the stories in the book, I will unconsciously think of the period I was in.

It may be some small things, or it may be some unforgettable things, in short, it makes people feel nostalgic every time they think about it.

I am not good at words, I admire people who can tell moving stories, and even more I admire Mr. Qiushan who can present these stories to everyone in words.

Finally, I hope that those who have also read this book can find the beautiful memories of their youth.
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Sakai spring water"

This is a short preface he once asked himself to write, but he didn't expect to see it at the first sight when he opened the novel.

Turning his head, he was also looking at himself gently with smiling eyes.

Always so gentle, but this is also very good.The troubles of writing lyrics and the exhaustion of recording have all disappeared. He has always been an optimistic person.

Izumi Sakai continued to flip through the novel, followed by his own preface, which roughly talked about the reasons and feelings for writing this novel.

The language is very simple, but it seems very sincere. It should make people think "he is a reliable person".

"How is it, isn't it amazing?" Kazuki Akiyama looked at her cheekily, begging for praise.

"It's quite remarkable." Looking at his expectant eyes, Sakai Izumi smiled and fulfilled his wish.

"I'm very relieved to hear my sister say that." Kazuki Akiyama straightened his body and stretched his waist. He was really busy these days.

"When will it be released?" Izumi Sakai put the book away.

Although she already knew all the stories that happened in the book, she still thought about reading it quietly when she had time.

"It's about a week away, around mid-September." In fact, this book has already been mailed to him, but he hasn't had time to read it.

When I opened the package yesterday, I realized that the book had already been printed, so I brought it here to find her today.

"I'm really looking forward to it." Sakai Izumi's eyes showed a hint of longing. She is also someone who likes to record her usual thoughts in words.

Sometimes it is just a sentence that flashes of inspiration, and sometimes it is a short sentence like a poem. I have already written several notebooks.

It would be great if I can sort it out one day, or write my own story.

Akiyama Kazuki noticed her eyes, and seemed to understand something in his heart.

"Is the practice at the concert going well?" Izumi Sakai was concerned about his tour again.

Hearing this question, Kazuki Akiyama immediately drooped his shoulders, "It's just started."

After all, it is a band that was pulled out temporarily, and the cooperation with each other still needs to be adjusted.

A few people tried it out this morning, and the effect was barely ok, but there were a lot of flaws. Recently, it is estimated that time will be spent on practicing coordination.

"Come on!" Izumi Sakai reached out and touched the back of his head.

"Hay"

Ok?Why is this action a bit weird.

...

As Kazuki Akiyama's album won the first week of the week, the topic about him remains high.

And at this moment, another piece of news about him shocked everyone's jaws as soon as it appeared on the stage.

Kazuki Akiyama's debut novel will soon be available in major bookstores in the middle of this month.

Fiction?debut?Wait, are you talking about the popular singer Kazuki Akiyama?

Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?Are you sure it's not the same name?
It wasn't until Kadokawa Bookstore's official publicity and confirmation that everyone was sure it was really him.

It has to be said that Kadokawa Bookstore's timing was very accurate. When he became the subject of public discussion again, the announcement of this news immediately boosted the advertising effect.

However, this news also made everyone even more surprised, especially the unusual attention paid by the literary circles.

Since ancient times, entertainment has not been divided into families, and it is the same in Japan.Although the literary and entertainment circles seldom deal directly with each other, they influence each other.

Many literary works will be adapted into movies, TV dramas, stage plays, etc. to entertain the public.

The public's feedback on entertainment works in turn affects the creation of literary works.

However, no matter where they are, literati always think of themselves as noble, more or less self-proclaimed and somewhat look down on the profession of artists.

Now Kazuki Akiyama, as an entertainer, is going to publish a novel instead of an autobiography.

This is a change of identity, and to the literary circles it is like a trickster from the countryside trying to squeeze into the circle of elegant literati.

Naturally, it will attract their critical eyes and discrimination.

They are all waiting for the day when the novel will be released, and then take a good look at the boy who knows nothing about the sky and the earth.

We don't know anything about music, so it's hard to comment on it.But in terms of words, we have the final say.

If the writing is not good, then we can't blame us for being rude.

If the writing is good, then you have to pick a few faults, let him know that the literary world is not so easy to mess up.

However, contrary to them, the majority of people who eat melons are looking forward to his debut work.

They don't have any concept of identity, they just know that he, as a musical genius, has written a novel.

Will the novel be as amazing as his music?It seems that this Akiyama-san rarely speaks big words, doesn't have any bad reviews, and is very popular with passers-by.

Coupled with the recent big sales of his album, and the full topicality in the first half of the year.

So the outside world can't help but look forward to his novel.

Regardless of what the outside world thinks, the novels have been written and published.

I'm going to meet with the public soon, so there's nothing to worry about, anyway, I can't withdraw if I want to.

At this time, he was packing and sending the novels he had brought in advance from the publishing house to his relatives and friends.

Noriko Sakai, Masaharu Fukuyama, Shunji Iwai, Kozo Nagayama, Masaya Nakagawa...

Wait for all the people inside and outside the circle, regardless of whether they read it or not, just send a copy to each person.

He looks like an author rushing to the street, pushing books to the people around him with the cheek.
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PS: I started to reply and update today, and concentrated on writing this book.Of course, today's is still a manuscript

　Because the time is a bit long, so I have to look back to find my feeling.In the past few days, we will update it first, and see if we can double update later
　　Thank you all for your perseverance!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)