tokyo soulful legend

Chapter 335 The Troubles of Young Werther

As we pass through the last few days of January, time seems to have wings, and it’s approaching mid-February in a blink of an eye.

Just as Kamino Kaoru spoke highly of Kitagawa Teru's new book, "Love Letter" caused a stir as soon as it was released.

Initially, many people bought it out of support for the author "Beichuan".

Because they pride themselves on being highly resistant to love stories.

After all, the previous work is there.

It is no exaggeration to say that "Norwegian Wood" is already an epoch-making work.

However, when they returned home, opened the wrapping paper on the outside of "Love Letter", and officially began to watch the content of "Love Letter", their self-proclaimed resistance was like a blank sheet of paper in front of a sharp knife. was penetrated.

Ever since, the familiar scene was repeated again.

Just like the original "Hear the Wind Sing", this group of earliest supporting readers became the "tap water" of "Love Letter".

Under their joint and spontaneous publicity, the keyword "Love Letter" was like a viral virus that quickly swept the entire new book market.

Soon, a series of keywords such as 'Beichuan', 'New Book', 'Love Letter', etc. suddenly became a hot topic of discussion among many novel lovers.

The craze has brought a large number of people who were attracted by Amway and chose to go into bookstores and buy "Love Letters".

Repeatedly, just like this, in just over half a month, "Love Letter" took the top spot on the new book bestseller list. Many literary magazines and newspapers contacted Baiyuanchuan Library and got permission to publish it. corresponding recommended articles.

Directors who had been patient until now could no longer sit still and visited Baiyuanchuan Library one after another, expressing their hope to win the film and television rights to "Love Letter".

For a time, many literature lovers were filled with emotion, saying that time seemed to have returned to last year, to the time when "Norwegian Wood" was just released.

As for the market's high acceptance of "Love Letter", Kitagawa Che's life has not been affected too much. He still spends his campus time smoothly and leisurely.

However, even in a peaceful life, there will occasionally be some small waves.

For example, recently, almost everyone in the first and second grade of high school has been worrying about the upcoming final exam. Many people have even spontaneously formed study groups and plan to take advantage of the time before the exam to hold a study seminar. Yes, let’s learn from each other’s strengths.

During lunch break, Kitagawa Che took the rare opportunity to look at his phone while eating.

Kaoru Kamino sent the conditions and corresponding quotations offered by those well-known directors, as well as the suggestions from Bai Yuanchuan Library.

In terms of price, those directors are quite sincere, but in terms of terms, it can only be said that everyone is an old fox, trying their best to strive for conditions that are favorable to themselves.

But, even if they are all old foxes, there are always one or two ideas that are very clear.

Everyone is a smart person, and they all understand where the line is and what conditions can help them win this hot contract faster.

The key to the question is whether you are willing to give up the benefits.

After reading the general meaning of six contracts, Kitagawa Che thought for a moment and then sent back the news to Kamino Kaoru.

His thoughts were consistent with the suggestions given by Bai Yuanchuan Library.

Since these directors are all about the same amount in terms of money, then choose one that is relatively loose in terms of other conditions, such as the young director who has already made great achievements.

[Okay, Teacher Kitagawa, I will convey it truthfully]

Soon, a reply came from the line.

When talking about work, Kamino Kaoru would not use the title Kitagawa Teru repeatedly emphasized, especially on the line.

In her words, this is called business matters, not only for her, but also for Kitagawa Che.

[Then please. 】

Kitagawa Che hesitated for a moment, then deleted the words 'Thank you for your hard work' and sent it in a different sentence structure.

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This time, the other party did not reply to the text message, but just replied with a cute emoticon of a squirrel saluting.

Ah.

Looking at this emoticon, Kitagawa Che couldn't help but smile, then put away his phone and concentrated on enjoying his lunch.

Today's bento was made by him. He made a few classic side dishes, one is tomato scrambled eggs, the other is shredded pork with red pepper, both of which are not spicy and are popular on the Beichuan family's dining table. One of the most popular side dishes.

Especially Baiyuan Shizhi, she just can't put it down for the shredded red pepper pork.

In her words, this thing is really to her liking.

"Ache, do you have time now?"

Just as Beichuan Che was working hard, a boy's voice that was familiar to him came from in front of him.

"what happened?"

Raising his eyebrows, Kitagawa Che met Kiriyama Taku's gaze.

This guy was holding two fried noodles bread in his hand, looking like he had just returned from shopping at the school canteen.

There are two best breads sold in the school canteen, one is pineapple buns and the other is fried noodles bread.

According to what he saw occasionally when he passed by the canteen run by the school cafeteria, there would always be a long queue during lunch time. Many people raised their hands in advance before class, indicating that they had stomachaches and needed to go to the toilet. In fact, there are players who go to the cafeteria and start lining up early.

It is precisely for this reason that the limited supply of fried noodles bread every day is in such short supply.

But now, Kiriyama Taku can hold two in his hands.

All I can say is that this guy really has some skills.

"I have something to ask of you."

Kiriyama Taku lowered his head and handed Kitagawa Che a "Can we talk alone?" 'The pleading look.

"...Well, no problem."

Beichuan Che just thought about it for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

If he had to say it, he was actually quite curious as to what happened to Kiriyama Taku to make him look like this.

In his impression, his damaged friend rarely showed such an expression.

"……thanks."

Hearing this, Kiriyama Taku breathed a long sigh of relief.

Before making this request, he was very nervous. After all, he knew the temperament of his good friend. During lunch time, if there was nothing to do, Ah Che didn't like to walk around. In the words of the person involved, eating... It's good to eat in the classroom.

"Then..." Kiriyama Taku paused and looked at Kitagawa Che, "Shall we go to the playground?"

This time, Kitagawa Che didn't say anything, but silently closed the lid of the lunch box, picked up the lunch box, stood up, and gave Kiriyama Taku a 'leading the way' look.

On the side, Rinne Beiuan, Myo Eshima and Yukisa Morishima, who noticed the movement, stopped what they were doing and looked at the two people walking out of the classroom with curious expressions.

Because this was in school, Ejima Miao didn't worry about her young master's safety.

Furthermore, even if an unexpected situation occurs, with the young master's current ability, he will definitely be able to handle it with ease, just in terms of the situation in Baichuan High School.

However, curiosity will still lead to curiosity.

After all, she had never seen such 'heaviness' on Kiriyama Taku's face?Or a serious expression.

"Kiriyama, what's wrong with him?"

Withdrawing his gaze towards the door, Beiyuan Rinne paused and asked the question that Eshima Mya was curious about.

The three of them have often shared a table for meals together since early February.

Of course, this is the result of Xuesha's rare initiative.

"Hmm... maybe you had a fight with your girlfriend?"

Morishima Yukisha tilted her head, thought for a moment, and came up with an answer that she thought was slightly possible.

After all, the only time the always jovial Kiriyama Taku could show his serious expression was when he talked about his emotional problems.

"In this case, the possibility is not very high."

Ejima Miao shook her head, her eyes falling on Kiyono Akino on the other side of the classroom.

This girl in the same class was looking at the direction where her young master and Kiriyama Taku left with a confused and worried expression.

Obviously, Kiyono Akino didn't know what happened.

"Is that a matter of subject division?"

Morishima Yukisha came up with another guess.She is not very worried about the division of subjects. On the one hand, her mastery of knowledge points in the first year of high school has reached a new level. On the other hand, during this period, Rinyin and Miaodu is teaching her.

She has two private teachers, the first and the second in grade, to help with tutoring. In addition, these two teachers are very talented in teaching. She is like a sponge, crazily absorbing knowledge that she has not mastered before or has not grasped firmly.

"...Maybe?" Myo Eshima shook her head uncertainly, picked up a pair of chopsticks and scrambled eggs with tomatoes, and then said the second half of the sentence quite freely, "Anyway, I'll ask Che later. Just know it.”

Judging from Kitagawa Che's temperament, as long as it doesn't involve personal privacy and the other party wants him to keep it confidential, he will answer whatever she asks.

In a sense, the young master is indeed a very honest person.

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In the playground, under the shade of a tree where many students could be seen playing basketball, Kitagawa Che sat casually on the edge of the flower stand.

After glancing at Kiriyama Taku, who was still 'brewing', he opened the lunch box and continued to eat slowly.

Hot rice is definitely better than cold rice.

It's just that, until now, he still hasn't been able to quite understand what his bad friend has hidden in him.

Fortunately, Kiriyama Taku did not remain silent for too long.

Amidst the sound of the basketball colliding with the ground, he took the initiative to break the silence at the moment, "Ah Che, I'm a little undecided."

"Hmm~"

Kitagawa Che picked up a piece of rice with chopsticks, and did not rush to put it into his mouth. Instead, he looked at Kiriyama Taku, raised his eyebrows, and signaled him to continue.

If a person can't make up his mind, he won't be able to give any advice.

In other words, why can't you make up your mind and just rely on guessing?

"My family recently mentioned to me that they hope I can choose liberal arts instead of science."

This time, Kiriyama Taku did not hesitate and said this directly.

The family had never mentioned what subject he should choose before, but now, as the final exam was approaching, his father, who always respected his opinions, had a serious talk with him about this matter.

The general meaning is that I hope he can choose liberal arts instead of science.

The reason is that his personality is more suitable for liberal arts rather than science.

He really wanted to tell his father that I know my personality very well. Just because I am usually cheerful does not necessarily mean that I am suitable for liberal arts. In the same way, someone who always has a straight face may not necessarily be suitable for science.

"..."

Hearing this, Kitagawa Che was stunned for half a second. He thought that Kiriyama Taku was going to say something to him. He was even prepared for the other party to tell him that he was going to break up with Kiyono Akino.

As a result, this is it! ?

But soon, Beichuan Che adjusted his mood.

At this age, it is quite normal for families to intervene or even interfere in students' choices.

"Then what do you think?"

Kitagawa Che put the rice into his mouth, chewed some, and then swallowed it, then he naturally started talking.

"Me?" Kiriyama Taku opened the plastic wrap of the chow mein bread, with a hint of reluctance on his face, "I want to choose science."

"Because you're more interested in science?"

Beichuan Che turned his head and looked at Kiriyama Taku.

"Yes -" Kiriyama Taku met Kitagawa Che's gaze, and suddenly lost his temper. Some of the original remarks of King Zhou Wu and Zheng were replaced by his sincere words, "Half and half, as far as personal preference is concerned, I like some subjects in science, and the same goes for liberal arts.”

"What about the other half?"

Beichuan Che looked away from him and picked up a pair of chopsticks of shredded red pepper pork.

It has to be said that although he hasn't cooked for so long, his cooking skills have indeed not dropped.

Still delicious as always.

Of course, he also knew in his heart that the reason why this dish was so delicious, apart from his own cooking skills, was more due to the inheritance and accumulation of the chefs in his hometown from generation to generation.

If they hadn't released the recipe so that everyone could learn it, how could he know it?

"I don't want to be separated from Akino."

Kiriyama Taku honestly spoke his mind.

He's not a love brain - at least he doesn't think so personally.

As for whether he is in love or not, his family members are clear about it, but they have not given a clear attitude on this matter, neither supporting nor opposing it.

"Then isn't that enough?" Kitagawa Che shook his head in confusion, "Since you know the reason why you chose science, then sit down and have a good talk with your family."

He is aware of Kiriyama Taku's family situation. Both his father and mother respect this guy's personal wishes.

He is the kind of parent who is quite open-minded.

However, judging from his experience, Kiriyama Taku's ability to have such a family environment is inseparable from his private consciousness.

It's a two-way run.

"But this reason..."

Kiriyama Taku fell silent and took a hard bite of the fried noodles bread.

"This reason sounds a little untenable?"

Beichuan Che swallowed the chopsticks of shredded red pepper pork in his mouth.

"……Yes."

Kiriyama Taku nodded.

He had an unspeakable premonition that if he told his father with such an answer, he would most likely be refuted.

Because this speech sounds quite uncool and lucid.

"But, you haven't tried it, so why not give it a try?" Kitagawa Che paused, "You always have to find an excuse and a reason for what you want to do. In fact, we haven't reached this point yet. Isn’t it?”

Kiriyama Taku is still just a high school student, so there is no need to act like an adult who has been struggling in society for so many years and needs a defensible excuse for everything he does.

"But……"

Kiriyama Taku was still a little worried.

"It's nothing." Kitagawa Che interrupted his speech, "You start with your own results and analyze them, and then talk to them about Kiyono Akino, and tell them truthfully what you think, considering how open-minded your parents are. , I don’t think they will say anything.

"After all, the decision of what subjects to choose is ultimately in your hands."

But let’s put it that way.

As far as his intuitive feeling is concerned.

If Kiriyama Takuma did what he said, no surprise, Kiriyama Takuma's parents would definitely respect his choice.

"..."

After a moment of silence, Kiriyama Taku took a deep breath and made a decision.

Thinking about it now, it was indeed because he was too worried about gains and losses, which led him to not trust his parents.

But such distrust is actually unnecessary.

Ah.

For a moment, he suddenly became enlightened and smiled.

"I'll give it a try first as you said."

That's right.

Beichuan Che also nodded.

"Good luck."

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