Winning an award is a good thing, but such an operation feels like being cheated.
Seiji called Editor Yoshizawa to inquire about the situation.
"The special selection system has existed since the beginning of the Newcomer Award, but because the standards are very strict, there is almost no precedent." The female editor explained, "The selection of 'Brother Story' was unanimously decided by all the judges, and the award is also, from a system point of view There is no problem."
"But it caused a lot of criticism." Seiji smiled wryly.
"We'll issue an announcement detailing that."
"Even so, there will still be people who say they don't accept it... I'm happy to win the award, but it doesn't feel good to have to pay the price of such commotion." Qingshi paused, "Or, in fact, the purpose of the editorial department Just to arouse criticism and create topics?"
There was silence on the other side.
"The selection and award of 'Brother Story' were all promoted by the editor-in-chief." Sahi did not answer directly, but said in a low voice.
"... Is it not easy to talk about this from your position?" Seiji was keenly aware of it.
"It's work time now."
"You mean it's okay after get off work?"
"Um."
"Okay... Then we'll talk about it after you get off work." Seiji thought for a while, "By the way, can I talk to the editor-in-chief directly?"
"The editor-in-chief is very busy now."
It means that it is not possible, or that it is meaningless to talk about it.
"Understood, let's do this first."
call ended.
The editor-in-chief personally operated it... Maybe he wanted to hype it up and promote the sales of "Brother Story".
Seiji didn't want to see himself and Xiaoshi's works being criticized, but if it was done to attract attention, it wasn't incomprehensible.
The quality of works is fundamental but not all. Marketing is also a very important link, which will have a considerable impact on sales. He is still clear about this.
In order to increase sales, it is understandable for the editorial department to do something. For a newcomer's work, it is already a matter of face to get the attention of the editor-in-chief and even personally promote the hype.
"Although I can understand...but I still want to be informed in advance if possible." Seiji sighed.
If it is not a newcomer, but a senior author with outstanding achievements, the situation will not be like this.
It will change in the future!
He called Xiaoshi again and told her about the scheduled release date and awards, as well as related situations.
…
Harano Kiyogo asked for leave again.
It is not uncommon for him to ask for leave, but there are still people who care about what this magic dragon is doing. One of the jokes is unexpectedly close to the truth—
"Maybe Yuan Ye is actually a psychic user, and the reason for taking leave is to hunt down monsters."
The reason why this kind of joke appears is obviously because of the influence of Internet-based media and public opinion.
The Night Walk of Hundred Ghosts continues, and strange things happen to ordinary people. Even as the psionic world continues to process relevant information, trends inevitably take shape.
Anomalies, demons, ghosts, psychics...
Most ordinary people regard these as popular things, but some of them will actually encounter them and come into contact with the hidden truth.
Some people will choose to escape, even as if nothing happened. Some will try to convey the truth, and very few will pursue and uncover it.
An undercurrent surges beneath the surface-calm daily life. It is not yet known whether the wind and waves will eventually subside, or a larger storm will emerge.
"Could it be that Qingwu is really going to hunt down monsters?"
During the lunch break, Ziji found Meijia and Qianqiu and asked.
"Basically, you might think so."
"I want to know the facts."
"It's not good for you to explore too much, Imperial Palace Agent." Qianqiu put on a serious face like an uncle.
"I know what I'm doing, Agent Ruoye." Zi Ji responded with lines, "Tell me, what is he up to?"
"Go and kill."
The purple-haired girl's eyes froze for a moment.
"Fight evil psychics?"
"There is no distinction between righteousness and evil in our work. Don't be too naive, Imperial Palace Agent." The beauty in men's clothing still had a serious face and said in a low voice.
"Stop acting, please speak seriously."
"It's the same when talking seriously. He's just going to kill people."
Qianqiu restrained her serious expression and low tone, and crossed her arms.
"You don't naively think he's just a nice guy, do you? A hero of absolute justice?"
Zi Ji was silent.
"Qingwu really knows how to kill. He is the type who will kill when necessary... I think." Qianqiu looked at the other party, "If you have unrealistic fantasies about him, I advise you to give up the comparison as soon as possible. good."
"Qianqiu..." Meijia looked at her friend.
"Meijia, you too." Qianqiu also looked at her.
"After Qingwu said the situation in the morning, it's natural for you to worry about him, but you seem to have overlooked another aspect."
"Let me ask you, have you ever imagined the scene of Qingwu killing someone? If he killed someone in front of you, how would you feel? What would you think?"
Meijia's expression froze.
She recalled what Chairman Wanhua said at the time. Although she made a decision at that time, she didn't think deeply about it afterwards. Because killing such things... I don't want to think about it, and subconsciously feel that it is quite far away.
It wasn't until this moment that she clearly realized that...it wasn't far away.
Qingwu is going to a duel... In other words, he is going to kill someone!
To kill the opponent at the risk of being killed is the meaning of a duel.
Qianqiu recognized this point, and said "I really want to see it" on top of it.
Teacher Shiwenwen didn't say anything, but with her maturity, she must have recognized and accepted it.
And I... haven't thought about it carefully.
Mika was also silent.
The scene was quiet for a while.
"Qingwu... Seiji Haruta is a real person, not a fictional hero of justice in shounen manga." The beauty in men's clothing said calmly.
"You've all been saved by him, and there's nothing wrong with seeing him as a hero. I see him as a hero, too, a realistic hero."
"A real hero may not be righteous, and even if he is righteous, he may not be recognized by everyone... I choose to identify with him, and even if he kills someone right in front of me, I will believe him."
"What about you? What kind of hero do you think? Or what kind of Haruta Seiji do you think? Do you recognize the real him?"
"I don't have to answer this question, but I need to think it through myself."
After speaking, Qianqiu began to eat bento.
Meijia and Ziji looked at each other silently.
"What do you think? Uehara-san." The purple-haired girl asked.
"I... need to think about it." Meijia said. I also want to talk to Seiji. she said in her heart.
"What about you? Classmate Chaogong."
"To be honest, the shock I received was a bit big, and I need to think about it." Zi Ji sighed, and took another look at Qian Qiu, "But no matter what, I won't give up on him easily."
She then said goodbye to both of them and turned to leave.
"Tch, I thought she would at least be visibly shaken, but she didn't... Her Royal Highness is really difficult to deal with."
After watching Zi Ji go away, Qian Qiu put on a sinister expression and said.
Meijia: "..."
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