Tokyo Yoshii
It is a prosperous area, with people coming and going, and cars flowing through it. Although the hotel looks like an ordinary hotel on the outside, it is not special. There are many vehicles parked in the parking lot.
A car slowly drove in and stopped at the entrance of the auditorium. The driver in a suit opened the door and let Sanqianzi Sakagami and Pei Ziyun out.
The Shinshikawa Hotel covers an area of 2,000 square meters. It has a long history and profound heritage. The environment is very comfortable and satisfies visitors. It has been rated as one of the top 100 hotels that Japanese residents want to stay in. It is one of the top 100 hotels for many commercial businesses. The location of the reception.
This hotel has held Araki Shopping many times, and now this event is about to be held again. As people flow in, guests with smiles on their faces stand neatly in front of the door and bow.
Pei Ziyun and Sanqianzi Sakagami entered the hotel and saw reporters from the news media waiting for them.
Because literary works have a deep status in Japan, many people will pay more or less attention to them, and major literary awards have attracted even more attention. The Araki Prize is talked about by the Japanese people every year.
Today is the latest Araki Award, and many reporters are paying attention to the latest information.
Which new writer will win this award this year? Many reporters are speculating.
"Welcome." When Sakagami Sanchiko and Pei Ziyun entered, several reporters looked over, but they did not attract any attention. Therefore, there were many celebrities and dignitaries gathered in the hotel at this time. Two people who looked very strange at first sight, one of them was still a stranger. As a junior high school student, not many people pay attention to me.
Nagano Narumi, who was waiting, immediately greeted him.
She had her hair in a bun, a women's suit, and light makeup. She looked very intellectual and serious. In Japan, women must wear makeup when working, or they are not serious about their work. But in this situation, Naturally, it is even more formal.
Sanchiko Sakagami asked: "Have you taken care of everything?"
"Yes, it has been taken care of and Yamada-kun's information will not be exposed." Nagano Narumi bowed his head slightly to show courtesy and said: "Originally, it was not allowed, but the presidium agreed to it after knowing Yamada-kun's information."
The Araki Prize never selects famous writers, but pays more attention to newcomers and unknown writers. When the presidium found out about Yamada Shinichi, they were shocked.
Because even the well-informed presidium found it hard to imagine that a work like "Who is the Second Man" could be written by a junior high school student!
And Yamada Shinichi is only 12 years old!
People who originally found it difficult to accept Yamada Shinichi's non-appearance in public were speechless. Of course, there was also the influence of Enikawa Shrine and other forces behind it.
We were led to the elevator. The elevator performed very well and was smooth and silent. Then we entered the banquet hall on the second floor.
Just as we entered, the organizer showed up alone.
This is a middle-aged man with a Chinese character face, thick eyebrows and big eyes. He is wearing a men's suit and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. He is both elegant and friendly, giving people a feeling of spring breeze.
When he saw Pei Ziyun, he didn't say much and just introduced, "You must be Yamada-kun, I am Haruki Ikeda. It's our first time meeting you. Please give me your advice!"
"If you need anything here, you can come to me. This is my business card!" After Ikeda Haruki finished speaking, he handed his business card to Pei Ziyun with both hands.
I sighed secretly in my heart. Although I already knew the information, I was still very shocked when I saw the person coming.
Pei Ziyun lowered his head slightly to receive the thanks, and also took his business card with both hands and handed it over - in Japan, business cards must be given to each other, otherwise it would be very rude.
However, Pei Ziyun's business card does not have any title, it is just a name, a phone number and an email address.
Ikeda Haruki's eyelids twitched. Is this the simplest business card
But when I remembered that the person in front of me was only twelve years old, I felt relieved.
After being led in, the central stage was empty, and the host was fiddling with the equipment, indicating that the Araki Festival had not officially begun yet.
There are tables and sofas placed under the stage. The tables are made of translucent glass, with some books and fruit drinks placed on them.
Many authors were sitting around the sofa, chatting with each other. The event was not a one-time event, and the circle was not large. Many of them had known each other for a long time.
Although Araki Shou is for new authors, most of them are over thirty years old. By definition, anyone under the age of 40 can be considered a young writer.
Japanese literature is rich and competitive. To own a work requires a writer to spend months or even years polishing, carving, and polishing it.
Therefore, it is understandable that all the writers selected for the Araki Prize are over 30 years old.
Under such circumstances, it is no wonder that the review team was shocked when a freak like Pei Ziyun appeared.
At this time, an author named Katsuragi Waguang chatted with someone and said: "Look, there is another sign on the table, Yamada Shinichi, who has seen it and hasn't come?"
Katsuragi Wako had small eyes and a slightly rosy face. He was wearing a kimono, with short hair, and asked in a low voice.
He is one of the ten authors selected for the Araki Prize, and his work is "The Soul of the Night".
The Soul of the Night is one of the best-selling novels in recent months. It revolves around a pair of students with unusual feelings. It spans a long time, from junior high school to university, and finally to society. This novel will hopelessly stick to love and persistence. The combination of careful reasoning is in line with the aesthetics of the Japanese people. Once this book was published, it aroused great repercussions among the people and received rave reviews.
It is also an important contender for this Araki Award.
"How could you not come? This is a finalist for the Araki Prize." Ikegaki Takashi said with a smile.
Ikegaki Takashi is not a simple character. He already showed his talent when he was 20 years old. He once published a novella "Soul of the Mountains". At that time, this article received good reviews, but for the next five years, it was not worth it. When the weighing work came out, many people thought it was as withered as the cherry blossoms.
In fact, Ikegaki Takashi devoted himself wholeheartedly to the creation of the book. "Raising Crane from a Distance" was a huge success as soon as it was published. Several publishing houses requested cooperation in publishing.
This is the book that Takashi Ikegaki was selected for the Araki Prize this time.
"But the table is still empty!" Katsuragi Wako said to Uchio Yukako.
Yukako Uchio was the only female writer present. Her big eyes, light blue dress, and snow-white skin made her look very beautiful. It was almost impossible to tell that she was in her thirties.
"Yes, I checked Yamada Shinichi. It was less than a year after his debut, but three consecutive articles, namely a short story, a medium story, and a long story, all received a great response."
"I have to admit that "Who's the Second Man" is very powerful."
"But until now, no one has seen this person. I wanted to get to know him here, but he hasn't come yet. It's really strange." Yukako Uchio frowned and patted a book of poetry in her hand. I'm a little confused about this situation.
Pei Ziyun just heard this and didn't say anything. He sat down in the empty seat at the back with Sakagami Sanqianzi and Nagano Narumi.
Within a few minutes of Pei Ziyun, the Araki Appreciation officially began.
Following the opening remarks of the host in a low and deep voice, a dignitary and some already famous writers were making brief speeches.
But Pei Ziyun naturally didn't want to listen to nonsense. If the Araki Shopping wasn't related to the establishment of the legend, he might not be so enthusiastic.
However, Nagano Narumi took advantage of the gap and whispered: "The first edition of your "Who is the Second Person" has been sold out, and the 10,000 copies of the second edition have sold 3,000 copies. The speed is very fast. The club is preparing to carry out three copies. edition, and an additional 20,000 copies will be printed this time.”
"Depending on the situation, we may be able to sell 50,000 copies this year."
"With this achievement, you have made a formal debut and you are an out-and-out writer. Congratulations, Yamada-kun!" After Nagano Narumi said this, he lowered his voice, hesitated, and still asked: "Is your new book open?" Have you written it?”
Yamada Shinichi is a junior high school student. Unlike elementary school, her study workload is gradually getting heavier and there are also club activities. She is very worried about the production of her works.
After all, the response is so good right now, it’s best to strike while the iron is hot.
Pei Ziyun listened and did not answer. He only took out his mobile phone and sent an email to Nagano Narumi.
The email I sent was "The Ghost of the Night", which is one-third of Mizuno Naka's first full-length novel. Although this book is still a bit immature compared to future standards, it also surpasses the peak that Ibuki Mitsuki can reach. .
Super first-class is super first-class, and almost a first-class author will struggle to catch up with him throughout his life. It can be said that although the two styles are similar, "The Ghost Who Walks in the Night" has raised "Who is the Second Man" by half a level.
Nagano Narumi looked at it and immediately got into it, while Pei Ziyun closed his eyes and thought about Jinchuan Shrine martial arts, thinking in his heart: "There is not much to say about martial arts. I can quickly digest and learn any martial arts with just one look. This is the master level." The level of martial arts.”
The fighting and fighting of the human body actually have fixed rules.
It can be said that if you master the master, you will have a perfect charm of "the master's way is that all laws are equal and there is no superiority or inferiority".
The same goes for Japanese martial arts. You can gain insight into your heart at a glance.
"But the further you get to the back, the more entangled it becomes. It seems redundant in martial arts, but it is actually a summoning and echoing spell, especially the last ritual. I feel something is wrong."
God’s feelings are certainly not wrong, and there is a big problem here.
I don’t know how much time passed, and there was continuous applause. It turned out that it was time to officially announce the Araki Appreciation. Nagano Narumi also woke up from reading. Although it was not very polite, he turned around and said: "Yamada-kun! You are really amazing. I already thought the previous book was very good, but this one is even better.”
"The painful reality, the poetry that permeates the cold reality, and the fragility and loneliness of life, this beauty is really touching."
"Please leave it to Shiraishi Gakukan Publishing House!" Nagano Narumi lowered her head and asked respectfully and solemnly. Although her words were low, she still aroused the dissatisfaction of several people around her and cast them disgusted looks. Japanese people attach great importance to the opinions of their surroundings, and she immediately shrank.
Sanchiko Sakagami also said in a low voice and quickly: "Of course, but please watch on the stage, the results are about to be announced."
"I'm sorry." Nagano Narumi turned her eyes. At this time, someone came on stage. This was Wakaki Yasuhiro, a very famous writer.
(End of chapter)