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

Yukinoshita Yukino thought of Yono's rebuke to her that day, but she didn't think about it because the other party had a bad attitude.

"People always take what they have for granted, but pay special attention to things that make them unhappy. This is true, but you are a bit too aggressive, Miss Yukinoshita."

Hikigaya Hachiman finished his teaching. He hoped that the other party would really listen. Why would he be so unhappy with his mother when he was celebrating the New Year?

"I've benefited a lot, Hikigaya-san. You should be a junior high school student too, so I'll call you classmate. However, if I still want to change my destiny, do you have a good way?"

Yukinoshita Yukino has completely returned to normal. Although she still refuses to accept her fate, she has figured out many things.

"Change your destiny? This topic is a bit broad. In your current situation, if you want to escape the control of your family, it will be too difficult. You need to make achievements that are recognized by the family at a very young age, and this achievement cannot be Use the help of the family as the basis, otherwise it is no different from riding a horse. But if you just don't want to be arranged for a marriage and can continue to live in the family, it is much simpler. You just need to find a partner who can be recognized by the family. , and then let this partner enter your family, and then your mother will directly shift the focus of cultivation to him, and you will naturally be liberated. There are too many such things. "

"Find a partner who can be recognized by the family and let him marry...?"

Yukinoshita Yukino is thoughtful.

Erwu㈤㈤玖⑤з Zero Zero

Chapter 23 Is Hikigaya Hachiman going to win a prize?

Yukinoshita Yukino said goodbye to Hikigaya Hachiman, returned to the lobby from the balcony, and headed straight to her family's rest area.

Opening the door to the lounge, the whole family was indeed here. Mrs. Yukinoshita saw Yukino and did not speak immediately, but looked at her with cold eyes.

Yukino was a little frightened by this gaze, so she took a deep breath, walked to her mother, and bowed deeply.

"I'm sorry, mother."

As soon as these five words came out, the atmosphere in the whole room became a little uneasy.Mrs. Yukinoshita was even more at a loss as she said, "Good guy, I can't fix it anymore."Yukinoshita Yukino has never said the words "I'm sorry" so solemnly.

"I apologize not only for what happened tonight, but also for my naivety over the years. If any other family is embarrassed by my resistance tonight, I will also go out and apologize to them."

Yukinoshita Yukino's voice was not loud, but very firm.

Mrs. Yukinoshita even had the urge to cry for a moment. She immediately turned her head and said to Yangno:

"That boy Ye Shan, is he really so smart?"

Harano was also shocked. She did ask Hayama Hayato to see if she could have a few words with Yukino, but that was just because she didn't want to care about the matter at all at that time. She threw him over and accepted Yukino for a while. Just anger.Why did my sister change immediately after she came back?

"It's okay, Yukino, please sit down first. Is there anything that a family can't understand?"

Mr. Yukinoshita saw that his wife and eldest daughter were silent, so he spoke first to ease the atmosphere.

"Thank you, father, for your troubles over the years because of my willfulness."

Mr. Yukinoshita covered his face and turned away.

"But, mother, I still have some ideas of my own about my future. I will never resist you like this again, and I also want to try my best to fight for my own future."

Yukinoshita Yukino finished speaking and waited quietly for her mother's response.

"... Yukino, mom is very happy, really. After all, you are only in junior high school now, and there are some big things about the family's future and long-term planning that I haven't told you before. You can say these words today, It proves that you have indeed grown up a lot, and it also means that you should understand that marriage is not the only possibility for this family. At least your father and I are not in a political marriage... But, Yukino, this road will be difficult. Go. I will try my best to arrange an easier path for you, and I will not stop you from fighting for that future."

Before Yukino could say anything, Yangno rushed to Yukino, hugged Yukino and rubbed her against her.

"Xiao-Yuki-no, you have finally grown up! Sister, I am so happy. What did that boy Hayama say to you?"

Yukino, who finally freed herself from Harano's arms, was stunned.

"Hayama? What Hayama? Are you talking about Hayama Hayato?"

Yukinoshita Yukino didn't know why her sister suddenly mentioned her old classmate at this time.

"Yes, I asked Hayama-san to talk to you before to see if I could persuade you. What's wrong?"

Yangno began to feel that something was wrong, but she continued talking.

"Sorry sister, I don't know where you are. I haven't met Hayama-san at all. I was alone on the balcony for a long time, and a peer I had never met came to talk to me for a while, and then I figured it out. .”

"You ask for the name? His name is... Oh, by the way, Hikigaya Hachiman. Because the name contains the word Hachiman, I even joked about it at the time. Judging from his clothes, I guess he is a young master from someone I don't know. Come on. Sister, what’s wrong with you? "

Yukinoshita Yukino searched for memories and answered Harano, and then found that Harano's expression became very exciting.

"It's okay, Yukino, you must be tired. Just take a good rest here before the end of the night."

Yukinoshita Yono had a crazy idea, and she subconsciously did not tell Yukino that she also knew that person.Then he walked out of the lounge.

"I still plan to serialize the book "Malice" for four issues in total, ending with the part where Kaga Detective investigates Osamu Nonoguchi's past. The magazine serialization part accounts for two-thirds of the book, and the remaining one-third will be completed as a book. publishing."

After saying goodbye to Yukinoshita Yukino from the balcony, Hikigaya Hachiman bumped into Arisugawa who had finished the social session, and the two got together and started discussing some topics in "Malevolence".

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"This book is far less topical than "Confessions", and the process is far less exciting, but its reasoning part is definitely far better than "Confessions", and the ending is more shocking. There may be many people who read "Confessions" alone. "Confessions" didn't think I was a mystery writer, and "Malice" was written to reverse that idea."

Hikigaya Hachiman said."Confession" was responsible for the huge commercial success, and it was "Malice" that established his position in the mystery world.

"You're right, Hikigaya-kun. Traditional mystery literature is too boring to be serialized in magazines, and publishing it directly in books is too risky. That's why the current mystery world has begun to pursue new styles that are more attractive. I have also written a few new novels based on the human eyeball writing style, but it is still far behind those young writers."

Arisukawa lamented that he is now writing purely based on his interest. The novels he has written in the past few decades have earned more than 4000 million yen in royalties every year, and there are also film and television requests that come to him at every turn.When a writer enters the wealthy class by writing books, the biggest motivation to support his creation no longer exists.He is now elected as the president of the "Original Mystery Novel Association" and serves as a judge for the "All Readings" Newcomer Award. His life is still fulfilling, but the time for creation is getting less and less.

"Mr. Arisukawa, you didn't have a drink just now? You still have to drive me back."

Hikigaya Hachiman asked worriedly.

"Huh? Drinking. Unless I go home at night and die of gout pain, I won't take a sip of alcohol."

Mr. Arisugawa's eyes are very determined, and it seems that he has fought a arduous battle with alcohol.

"Oh, by the way, Hikigaya-kun, I have good news for you. You know that there is an award called the "Japan Mystery Writers Association" every year. The status of this award is quite high in the mystery world. We start collecting the past every April. The published novels of the year will be selected and awarded in July. When we start collecting, your "Confession" will also be published, so it will definitely enter the selection. This award will not be awarded to a certain writer repeatedly, and this year it is more popular. Several well-received mystery novels are all written by award-winning writers. You know what I’m going to say. Next year, you will be a sure winner of the most important Best Novel Award in this award.”

Mr. Arisugawa suddenly told Hikigaya some news that he didn't expect.

Chapter 24 Yukinoshita Harano’s desire for exclusivity

"There's a good chance of winning a prize..."

Hikigaya Hachiman was naturally very happy to hear the news.The Mystery Fiction Association Award is not one of those pheasant awards that people write casually just to make up money for publications. The status of this award in the mystery world can be said to be second only to the Edogawa Ranpo Award. For a mystery writer, it is a piece of cake. A real gold-lettered signboard.

"Thank you for telling me this, Arisugawa-sensei. I never thought I would win a heavyweight award so soon."

Hikigaya Hachiman said honestly.

"In this day and age, it is a major trend for the winners of various literary awards to become younger. It is precisely because there are always young talents like you emerging that the literary world can always remain dynamic. Having said that, Hikigaya-kun, you Sure enough, you are still too young. You won the Mystery Writers Association Award at 15 years old, and some old guys have been writing for more than ten years and still can’t even see the shadow of it.”

Arisugawa smiled and patted Hikigaya Hachiman's shoulder.

"Anyway, Hikigaya-kun, I think the future of Japanese mystery novels lies with you. I can make this judgment based only on the two works "Confession" and "Malevolence". Of course, you must not fall behind in your studies. Ah, you said you want to take the exam to Chiba University in the future."

"Keep it in mind, Mr. Arisukawa."

The two began to chat, talking about everything from Edgar Allan Poe to his new character.

At the same time, Yukinoshita Harano left the lounge and began to look for Hikigaya Hachiman. When they met for the first time, her mind was very confusing and she was unable to make a correct judgment.When she recovered, she recalled Hikigaya Hachiman again. He matched all the characteristics of Hachiman-sensei, such as his age as a junior high school student and his unique temperament. Other peers at the same age came with their families. Only He remained alone, indicating that he had received the invitation on his own merit rather than being accompanied.

When Yukinoshita Harano became more and more determined in her thoughts, she saw Hikigaya Hachiman, and the man standing next to him chatting happily was the famous theorist who had just visited the Yukinoshita family. The writer Arisukawa.

The last trace of doubt was eliminated, and Yukinoshita Yono showed a well-planned smile.

The banquet was coming to an end, and Hikigaya Hachiman was waiting to end alone, while Arisugawa went to say goodbye to his writer friends.At this time, a familiar figure walked towards Hikigaya.

"Hello, Hikigaya-san, I hope you had a nice night."

It was Yukinoshita Harano. She was still dressed in the same outfit, but the expression on her face finally became cheerful.

"Of course, this was a very successful banquet, thank you for your hard work."

Hikigaya was very surprised, why did this woman come to look for him? Could it be that the enlightenment she just gave to Yukinoshita Yukino had the opposite effect?

"I'm here to thank you, Hikigaya-san. My sister has matured a lot since she returned to us, which surprised my parents and me. I think this is mainly due to you. Without you, our family would be This New Year’s Eve and New Year’s holidays may not be so easy.”

Yukinoshita Yono did not and did not dare to think about what it would be like after returning home if Yukino was not persuaded today. Her mother's patience was also limited, and she might really put Yukino into confinement.So her gratitude was very sincere.

"Is the effect so obvious? That's good. I just did some minor work."

Hikigaya Hachiman said modestly.

"Haha, Hikigaya-san, you are quite humorous. Speaking of which, you look about the same age as my sister. Are you studying in junior high school in Chiba City?"

Yukinoshita Harano began to get to the point.

"Yes, I am currently in the second grade of Municipal Chunmori Middle School. Senior, are you studying at Sobu High School? I seem to have seen you before when I attended Sobu High School's campus festival."

Unknowingly, Hikigaya Hachiman had changed his name.He remembered that he had indeed seen the eldest lady of the Yukinoshita family before.

"That's right! I'm a sophomore at Sobu High School now, and I'm also the student council president. By the way, Hikigaya-senpai, would you like to exchange email addresses with me? I want to formally thank you after I'm done with this period of time. once."

It was a very reasonable request, and Hikigaya Hachiman had no reason to refuse.

After exchanging emails, the two parties said goodbye to each other.After a while, Mr. Yukinoshita came on stage and gave his closing speech, and it was time for everyone to go back to their homes.

When he and Arisugawa rushed to the parking lot, Hikigaya Hachiman got closer and smelled the other person's scent, and found that there was indeed no alcohol smell, so he felt relieved.

"What's wrong, Hikigaya-kun, you don't believe me so much?"

"Teacher Arisukawa, you are a celebrity with social influence. I am also thinking about you."

"Hahaha, you are right, Hikigaya-kun. The more famous a person is, the more he must regulate his behavior. You will soon become such a famous person, and you must think more about yourself by then. .”

Hikigaya Hachiman's first banquet experience ended successfully.

"I'm sorry, Sister Yangno, I haven't been able to find where Yukino is. When I saw her later, she had gone directly to the lounge."

Hayama Hayato said to Yukinoshita Harano embarrassedly.He also regretted that he could not help.

"It's okay Hayama-kun, did you see anyone else with Yukino?"

Yukinoshita Yono confirmed.

"...No, Sister Yangno, I'm pretty sure that I only saw Yukino the whole time."

"That's good. It's getting late. Your father should be here to pick you up. See you later, Hayama-kun."

Yukinoshita Harano directly said goodbye to Hayama Hayato.Her main purpose of calling Hayama over was to confirm whether Hayama knew that Hikigaya Hachiman and Yukino had been together.If he had seen it, Yangno would have told him not to mention it to Yukino. Since he hadn't seen it, it would be much easier to handle.

Frankly speaking, Yukinoshita Haruno doesn't want others, especially her sister, to know the true identity of Hikigaya Hachiman.The best way to do this is to simply cut off any possible contact between them.As long as Yukino spends the time at home during the vacation, it will be impossible to have any contact with her when she returns to study abroad.

Yangno himself couldn't explain why he had this idea. It might be because Teacher Hachiman himself didn't want his identity to be known to too many people.

Or perhaps, she was a little jealous of her sister. No matter what Mr. Hachiman and Yukino said during that time on the balcony, it must have been a very in-depth exchange, or Mr. Hachiman was unilaterally following the instructions, and he had been looking for such a long time. Teacher Hachiman was unexpectedly met by her sister so easily and had a long conversation, but she could only use boring social rhetoric to talk to Teacher Hachiman. The more she thought about this comparison, the more unfair she felt. .

"I'm sorry, Xiao Yukino. I'll tell you the true identity of Mr. Hachiman after you return to Chiba to attend high school. Before that, my sister is affected, so I'll have a good communication with him for you."

Chapter 25 Hikigaya Hachiman’s publication preparation (Reaching per day)

During the rest of the New Year's holiday, Hikigaya Hachiman spent a relatively relaxed time, watching TV programs with Komachi when he had nothing to do.On the night of New Year's Eve, he called Machida Enko, Imamura Naho, and Arisugawa respectively, and they chatted for a long time in each call.As for Yukinoshita Harano, whom he had just met, he edited a New Year's greeting email and sent it, and received a reply soon.He also received a New Year's greeting email from Orimoto Kaori. Although it was obvious at a glance that it was sent in bulk, he still replied with a brief blessing out of politeness.

Hikigaya's family sat together, and with the bursts of singing coming from the red and white song festival that is regularly broadcast every New Year's Eve, Hikigaya Hachiman's extraordinary year also turned over.The next day, the family got up early and drove to Chiba Temple to pay homage.

“Hopefully my (son/brother’s) book will be a big seller this year.”

The family made the same wish tacitly.

After ending the New Year's holiday in a state of confusion, Hikigaya Hachiman also began to finish the work on "Malevolence". During the holiday, he was not in the mood to create, and he could only start working with enough energy after school started.

The first third of "Malevolence" is about the occurrence and detection of the murder, and the middle third is about the search for and detection of the murderer's motives.Hikigaya Hachiman has completed these two parts, and what follows is the shortest but most important and shocking final third, which is the part where the truth is completely revealed. The writing method of this part is exactly the same as the last two chapters of "Confession".

While Hikigaya Hachiman was finishing the final touches on "Malice", Bungei Shunqiu Publishing House was also doing the final work before the publication of "Confession".One week later, on January 22, the February issue of "All Readings" will publish Chapter 4 "The Seeker" of "Confessions", and will start promoting the publication of the single version and the library version.After preliminary research by the publishing house and feedback from readers during the serialization of the previous chapters, the initial printing quantity is tentatively determined to be 50 copies of the single volume and [-] copies of the library volume.

This first printing quantity is a treatment only available for absolutely phenomenal works, and what Linyi Chunqiu Publishing House cares about is just how quickly it can be sold out and the next batch printed.

Hikigaya Hachiman also received a sample of the final version of "Confessions" before printing began. The cover design was basically the same as the previous version of Futabasha, and Hachiman was very satisfied.

The weekend before Chapter 4 of "Confessions" was about to be published, Naho Imamura came to Chiba City again with a mission, and agreed to meet Hikigaya Hachiman at Hikigaya's house.This time her task was to conduct an exclusive interview with Hikigaya Hachiman. The condensed text version of the interview would be published as one of the promotional methods for the single publication of "Confessions". Naturally, Imamura Naho accepted this task without hesitation.

To sum up, this meeting became Imamura carrying a laptop to record, and Hikigaya Hachiman became a simple narrator.After a brief pleasantry, the interview officially began.

"Teacher Hachiman, before the formal interview begins, please introduce yourself to the readers."

"Hello readers, I am Hachiman, the author of "Confession". I am 15 years old and a genuine second-year junior high school student."

Hikigaya Hachiman said with a smile.It's a pity that this smile can only fascinate Naho Imamura in front of her, but cannot reach the majority of readers.

"Then, the first question is, Mr. Hachiman, what was the inspiration for you to write "Confessions"?"

Hikigaya Hachiman began to think about the relevant content in the postscript of this book in his previous life.

"Is it an opportunity? I think this is related to the fact that I see juvenile crime cases in the news more and more frequently. I am one of the teenagers myself, but I can't understand that these people of my age have embarked on the road of crime. What is their state of mind? So I tried to investigate, not only themselves, but also factors around them, such as schools and parents. In the end, this book "Confessions" was summarized."

"Teacher Hachiman is indeed a writer with a strong sense of social responsibility, which is also the same as many readers' perceptions. The second question is, Mr. Hachiman, the character Yuko Moriguchi you created in the book, how would you evaluate her? "

"Teacher Moriguchi... I need to express that I am firmly opposed to using non-legal means to punish prisoners. Her essence is to use violence to fight violence, and she is naturally the evil side. Teacher Moriguchi is the protagonist in the book, Her actions were used to advance the plot and did not include my personal thoughts.”