The lonely Hikigaya Hachiman wants to become the king of mystery novels

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"Welcome! Teacher Hachiman. I am Toshiro Konno. Although many people don't want to see this, by the way, I am the president of this Mystery Writers Association."

Mr. Konno has practiced martial arts all year round, so at the age of 58, he is still tall and strong.

"Hello, President Konno. May I ask what the second part of your sentence...comes from?"

Hikigaya Hachiman thought the other party's self-introduction was really unique.

"Oh, of course it's because of my identity. Many people insist that I am a 'police novelist' instead of a mystery novelist, 'How can such a person be the president of the Mystery Novel Association?' and so on. If so, I’ve heard enough.”

"Furthermore, it doesn't matter what readers say, some colleagues secretly comment on me like this. It's really unreasonable, those second-rate people who haven't even won the Mystery Writers Association Award!"

President Konno's attitude was very exciting. It was obvious that he had been holding back these words for a long time, but for now he could only express them to Hachiman, an outsider writer.

"Teacher Hachiman, just pretend that I didn't say what you said just now. I just... I really don't want to say it. Let's get down to business. Arisugawa should have told you, because Mr. Shimada retired and I became the president. , so now one director position is vacant, and our association unanimously believes that you should be asked to fill this vacancy, Mr. Hachiman."

Hikigaya Hachiman nodded to show that he knew.

"And when my term ends, that is, four years later, we believe that Mr. Hachiman is the most suitable person to take over as president. Of course, this matter must be agreed by your side."

"Now, all I can say is that I agree to serve as a director. When it comes to becoming the president... I'm actually curious about why there is such a rush. Since there is a rule that a president can only serve for a term of four years, why not wait until I am older? How about bigger?"

Hikigaya Hachiman raised his own question.

"I understand your concerns, Mr. Hachiman. Before answering this matter, I first need to ask you to make one thing clear. Your joining the Mystery Writers Association may not matter to you, but it is an honor for our association."

"In Mr. Shimada's previous interview, the handover was actually very clear. It was precisely because of this trend that we came up with the idea of ​​absorbing you into the Mystery Writers Association."

"Teacher Hachiman, your fame and your appeal, especially among young people, are things that we or the entire reasoning community urgently need.

"Look at me, and then look at the other directors. The average age is upwards of 55 years old. A group of uncles and even old men sitting there are really boring. How can we attract fresh blood into reasoning? What about the literary world?”

President Konno shook his head and said that he also hated the old-fashioned situation caused by Japanese society's emphasis on seniority, although he himself was one of the beneficiaries.

"I understand, President Konno... If I really become the president... what will be the impact?"

Hikigaya Hachiman asked, rubbing his chin.

"The most direct impact is that you will directly become the youngest president of any literary organization in Japan's history, and you will significantly refresh this record."

"In this way, you and the Mystery Association will not only receive the attention of the reasoning world, but also the entire literary world, and even more attention outside the literary world. This alone will give the reasoning world unprecedented exposure. .”

"Of course, more importantly, it also sends a signal to the outside world. That is, our reasoning literary world is not a place for traditional old-school practices. We welcome young people and new blood."

President Konno expressed his thoughts, which is also the direction that the reasoning world should develop in the future.

"Okay, President Konno, thank you for your explanation. It is really a very long-term consideration."

Hikigaya Hachiman started thinking.

What the other party meant was very simple and clear. Now is the Internet age, and authors like Hikigaya Hachiman, who are loved by many students, are so popular.His every move will not only be known to his peers in the industry, but will also be conveyed to countless young readers.

"Teacher Hachiman, I have actually noticed that in some magazines and newspapers in Chiba Prefecture, mystery literary reviews published by high school students have begun to appear, and the signatures are Sobu Taka Mystery Novel Fans Association. If I remember correctly, then It’s the school you’re attending, Mr. Hachiman, right?”

President Konno said with a smile.He was certain that this matter had something to do with Hikigaya Hachiman.

"I didn't expect this to be noticed by you, President Konno. I am also paying attention to them. I think this form, similar to the one promoted by Peking University, is very suitable for promotion on campus. If this club in our school can continue to produce high-quality As for the content, I will definitely promote it on social media.”

Hikigaya Hachiman decided.

"Among Japanese mystery writers now, you are the only one who has such appeal, Mr. Hachiman. Our Mystery Association is also currently promoting social media, asking these old guys to register an account and post something when they have nothing to do. It can also increase some awareness among young people.”

"The Internet is really a good thing. Sometimes I also wonder, if my books were sold in this era, would the sales be better? Of course, these are all fantasy, I still think of myself Do your job well."

President Konno stood up as he spoke, and Hachiman stood up as well, and the two of them arrived at the office of the Mystery Writers Association.

"Our association is not a company, so you don't need to sign a contract to join us. We will send you something similar to a letter of appointment later, which is equivalent to officially joining. Today, Mr. Yawata, you can first Enter the information into the system so that our staff can create an information page for you on the official website."

President Konno pointed to the desk beside him.

"In addition, considering that Mr. Hachiman, you are still a student, if there are any activities that need to be attended by directors in the future, we will still notify you, but you do not have to come. Of course, if possible, the day when the two awards will be awarded will still be Please come here."

Therefore, under the guidance, Hikigaya Hachiman filled in his identity information into the system and uploaded it.From this moment on, he has actually become a director member of the Japan Mystery Writers Association. All he has to do is wait for an opportunity to let the public know about it.

"I would like to ask, President Konno. After becoming this director, are there any privileges of the association that I can enjoy?"

Hikigaya Hachiman asked in a joking tone, but the other person actually started to think about it.

"In that case...we do have a cooperative, uh, formal club. Ordinary members have discounts, while board members can use it for free. But...considering that Mr. Hachiman, you are not yet an adult, it should be I can’t enjoy this for a while.”

"Besides that, we will occasionally hold social gatherings with other literary associations. In fact, they are just banquets, nothing more."

"The directors do get an extra allowance at the end of the year, but almost no one, including me, will receive this money."

Konno Toshiro answered seriously.

It seems that this is indeed a pure Qingshui Yamen.Hikigaya Hachiman thought so.

Chapter 167 What should I do if the licking dog stops licking?

"Breaking news! The famous writer Hachiman has been appointed as the director of the Japan Mystery Writers Association!"

"Only 17 years old! How many more miracles can Hachiman create that we can't even imagine?"

"I became a director of the association at the age of 17. According to reliable information, Mr. Hachiman is expected to become the president before he is 30 years old!"

The board members of the Japan Mystery Writers Association change much more frequently than the president, and each change of personnel will be announced to the public, but there have always been very few followers.This is normal. Who cares about personnel changes among a group of uncles in their fifties?

But this adjustment, because the person involved is Hachiman, one of the most popular writers in Japan, it has received unprecedented attention.

Many Hachiman fans immediately started celebrating on Twitter that their idol had become a director of the Japan Mystery Writers Association. After celebrating, they began to wonder, what exactly is this Mystery Writers Association?

In fact, for an organization like the Mystery Writers Association that needs exposure, as long as it can attract more people to get to know them, it is a good thing.The biggest fear is that not only is it not well-known, but passersby are too lazy to understand it when they see it.

"Hello~ Director Hachiman, what do you want for lunch tomorrow? I'll make it for you when I get home."

After class that day, as soon as Hikigaya Hachiman entered the door of the service department, he heard Yukino say this in a very artificial way.

"I said Yukino-kun, we have no enmity, do you need to mock me like this?"

Hachiman sat down in his seat. He was about to open Twitter on his phone and check his timeline, but immediately put it down.

"Hmph, I've received too much news about you today. Some of my classmates even came to me to inquire about you, Hachimanrishi."

Yukino smiled and looked at Hikigaya Hachiman, his eyes full of pride.

"Oh, I'm just a director of an association. With the current level of exaggerated publicity on the Internet, people who don't know may think I've been elected prime minister."

"Hey, but I always feel that if you really want to become Prime Minister, Hachiman, you can do it."

Yukino said thoughtfully.

"It's not appropriate to be me. It's a bit dangerous to think about it."

"Is it dangerous? I think it's okay. Aren't the security guards around those big shots very comprehensive?"

"I just have a feeling, forget it, these are too far away."

Hikigaya Hachiman shook his head. You can join the Promotion Association as a director at the age of 17, but you may not be able to become the prime minister at the age of 70. Japan is such a country.

"Hello! Xiaoxue, Xiaoqi, good afternoon!"

Yuigahama-san, who is full of energy, is here. She has recently started to use this newly invented way of saying hello, which makes Hachiman and Yukino get goosebumps.

"By the way, Hikigaya-san, Yuko has officially started working as a student council today."

The first thing Yuigahama did after entering the house was to report Miura Yuiko's situation to Hikigaya Hachiman. As her classmate, she was the best tool to observe Miura's movements.

"So early?!"×2

Hachiman and Yukino said in unison.

"The other departments haven't even conducted interviews yet, right? Even if Miura-san is the only candidate for student council secretary, it would be too soon to start work now."

Hikigaya Hachiman thought that it was impossible for the student union to take the initiative to ask students to start work early, so there was only one possibility...

"Yomiko took the initiative to go to the student union to make this request. After all, the president does not need to be a member this year, so Shirohara-senpai happily agreed."

Yuigahama Yui's answer confirmed Hikigaya Hachiman's guess.

"Miura-kun's move is really thoughtful. While other student council members of the same class were still worrying about how to pass the interview, she had already started to help with student council affairs. Maybe when the interview comes back , Miura-san has already sat in the examiner's row."

Yukinoshita Yukino commented.Only then did she realize that she had indeed underestimated the other party's determination.

"It's like this. In fact, due to the long time for the annual student union transition, new members will soon have to face a very difficult task after joining - the sports festival.

"Many new students who join the student union are often at a loss at this time, and the seniors generally have the attitude of leaving all the work to the newcomers, and problems can easily arise at this time."

Hikigaya Hachiman analyzed.The Sports Festival is a major event held in early October every year for the whole school.

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Every year at the end of September, after the student union's re-election, the new senior high school students are not yet fully familiar with the work process. The senior high school seniors, the main force of the student union, will start their vacation trip in early October.

The sports festival will be held shortly after the school trip.

"Even in the days when all the seniors in the second year of high school disappeared due to vacation and travel, the operation of the student union cannot be stopped. So how should these new students who have just joined deal with the work that is coming to them? At this time, if one of them has already Will she be able to establish prestige in the student union immediately if someone who knows how various tasks should be carried out in advance and is willing to provide guidance appears?"

Hikigaya Hachiman explained to Yuigahama Yui.

"So, which position in the student union is not only connected to the work of all other departments, but also qualified to review the records of previous years' activities? The answer is that apart from the president and vice president, the only student union secretary is left."

Yukinoshita Yukino added.

After being explained in turn by Hachiman and Yukino, even Yuigahama-san completely understood what Miura-san's ambitions were.

"It's such a long-term plan... I didn't expect Yuko to really think of it like this."

Yuigahama sighed.When things developed to this point, even she had somewhat forgotten that in fact, Miura Yuiko's request at the beginning was just that she wanted the service department to give her an idea so that she could hook up with Hayama-san.

However, in Hikigaya Hachiman's view, both of them are very attractive beings. If one party just blindly supports them, they will lose their own advantages.

He has always believed that Miura-san will definitely choose the path of student union secretary. It seems that this job is somewhat inconsistent with her personality.

But in fact, Miura Yuko has never been a person who can't endure hardships, otherwise she wouldn't be able to take care of her figure and appearance so well.Self-discipline is one of her best qualities, and it is also an important factor in Hachiman's belief that she can succeed.

"The stage has been set, and the next step is for the two of you to perform together."

Hikigaya Hachiman looked at Yukino, making the latter blush a little.

"You are so grown up now, stop being such a fool..."

Yukino rubbed her hair and said with evasive eyes.

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On the last day of September, the ministry welcomed an old acquaintance.

"Long time no see, Hayama-san, why do you have time to come here today?"

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Hikigaya Hachiman looked at Hayama Hayato who was standing hesitantly at the door and said hello to him.

"Great, Hikigaya-san, I was planning to find you."

Hayama-san looked at Hikigaya as if he had been saved.

"If you have anything to do, go in and talk. Yukinoshita and Yuigahama should have arrived."

"Uh...Actually, I want to just tell you about this, Hikigaya-san, is that okay..."

Hayama asked a little embarrassedly.

"? Your statement makes me a little... hesitant to go with you."

Hikigaya Hachiman looked at Hayama's coquettish look, which was completely unlike his usual self.

"Nothing else! Hikigaya-san. You can think of this as a private commission. I don't want Yuigahama-san to know about it. It might be a bit... embarrassing."

Hayama-san explained the reason.

"Well, since you said that, I'll just listen to it. In fact, I'm quite curious about what makes you look so hesitant, Hayama. It's not like you at all."

Hikigaya's spirit of gossip ignited, and he immediately sent a message to Yukino on LINE, saying that he was tutoring his classmates and would be there later.

The two walked around and came to a hidden corner of the campus.

"Actually, it's about Miura-san. I don't know how much you know about her, Hikigaya-san. Since she entered high school, Miura has often come to me to chat and invite me to hang out."

"But Hikigaya-san, you also know that I have spent all my energy on football this year, so I only responded politely to Miura's chats and invitations. I don't have any bad opinions towards her."

Hayama Hayato introduced that he did not know that Hachiman already basically understood these things.

"Originally, life goes by like this day by day. Although my attitude has always been lukewarm, Miura-san is still very interested in me. Until about a week after the start of school..."