tokyo writer

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At 5:[-] p.m., Chiyoda Ward, Mandansha Headquarters, top floor.

Kihara Daigo and Takei Kohei took the elevator together and came here from the 14th floor where the editorial bureau is located.

The two walked in the corridor between the corridors, their bodies and postures were very upright. After all, this floor is where the president and vice president are located, and it is the place where the real power figures of the Mantan Club are located.

As the head of the department, although he has a lot of power to speak, he is still a lot worse than this kind of big man.And Takei Kohei, as the deputy editor-in-chief, needless to say his status.

At this time, Takei Kohei lowered his voice, and asked Kihara Daigo beside him, "Minister, do you know why Vice President Yokoyama came to call us this time?"

Daigo Kihara frowned and shook his head.

Fifteen minutes ago, the administrative secretary of Vice President Yokoyama's office suddenly called and asked himself and Takei Kohei to go to the office together in half an hour, saying that he had something to inform.

After hearing this order, Kihara Daigo was at a loss, but he still agreed, and asked Takei Kohei to go there with him.

To be honest, Daigo Kihara was actually a little nervous. After all, there was no news about the superiors talking, so it was hard not to let people mind.

On the other hand, Kohei Takei didn't think too much about it, even if there was any trouble, Daigo Kihara would be the first to take the blame.

In this way, the two people with different thoughts arrived at the door of an office one after the other. Daigo Kihara stepped forward and knocked lightly on the door.

Hearing the sound, the door opened. Behind the door was a woman in a professional suit. Daigo Kihara recognized her as the female assistant of Vice President Yokoyama.

The female assistant nodded, said "Please come in", and led the two of them into the office. This also allowed Kihara Daigo and Takei Kohei to see today's speaker, Yokoyama Makoto, who is the vice president of Mandansha manage.

Seiji Yokoyama, who was sitting on the chair, saw the two of them, nodded, and then asked the female assistant to leave to deal with other tasks.

Then, he turned his gaze to Kihara Daigo and Takei Kohei, and asked: "Minister Kihara, Deputy Editor-in-Chief Takei, do you know why I called you here today?"

Kihara Daigo and Takei Kohei looked at each other, and then replied together: "My subordinate doesn't know."

Yokoyama Seiji was not surprised when he heard this answer.

After thinking for a while, he opened the drawer, took out the two letters in the drawer, and handed them to his two subordinates, "Look at it."

Kihara Daigo and Takei Kohei were puzzled, but they finally opened the envelope and opened it. However, they couldn't help being surprised when they saw the contents of the letter. It said "Invitation Letter from the Mystery Writers Association" on it.

Daigo Kihara felt even more strange, the Mystery Writers Association?What did they invite us to do?

Seeing the two of them open the envelope, Yokoyama Seiji said: "The awarding time of the Mystery Writers Association's Association Award and Newcomer Award has been confirmed. According to the original schedule, I will go to attend the ceremony that night."

He paused, and then added: "But for some unknown reason, they sent two more invitation letters, and designated the two of you to attend."

After hearing these words, both Kihara Daigo and Takei Kohei fell into confusion.

In this selection of the two awards, apart from Mr. Tamae Seto who was unable to participate because he had won the association award once, other contracted writers of "Tokyo Literature" and "New" also submitted manuscripts to participate.

But after all, this award covers the entire neon literary world, and the selection is too difficult, so that no one from "Tokyo Literature" and "New" can be shortlisted this time.

In fact, according to the information they obtained, the writers contracted by the other three major publishing houses seemed to have been wiped out.

Seiji Yokoyama frowned when he saw the two were silent, and asked, "Do you have any connection with the Mystery Writers Association?"

Besides, he really couldn't think of the reason why his two subordinates were invited.

In the entire neon literary world, the Reasoning Writers Association has an extraordinary significance, and it includes a large number of old writers called "monsters".

Some of these old writers are the backbone of the literary world who have won many awards such as the "Uemura Award", some are old men in the literary world who sell millions of copies a year, and some are business-oriented authors who have connections with the political and business circles...

Therefore, even Mr. Seto Yuzhi, the oldest teacher in Mandansha, is just an ordinary member of the Mystery Writers Association.

But this also made Yokoyama Seiji even more confused. Why did such an organization invite Kihara Daigo and Takei Kohei while inviting himself?

Although the sales volume of "Tokyo Literature" is good, it is not the No. 1 reasoning periodical, and the sales volume cannot be compared with those newspapers and periodicals that have serials at the same time.

In the eyes of some people in the literary world, the so-called magazines are just platforms for newcomers and mediocre people.

After all, real writers basically publish booklets directly.

So, it's really weird...

Seiji Yokoyama saw that Kihara Daigo and Takei Kohei were still unclear, so he didn't go into it further. After all, no matter how you look at it, it's unlikely to be a bad thing, right?

He thought for a while, then waved his hand, "Anyway, on November 11th, you and I will go to Kyoto to attend the awards ceremony."

"Yes."

Hearing these words, Kihara Daigo and Takei Kohei immediately bowed in response.

When they lowered their heads, the two were also full of doubts.

what is the root cause?

[Chapter 143.142 Victim's statement]

Time passed quickly, and soon it was November 11th, which was the day on the invitation letter.

Akihara Yuto got up early to wash up, and changed into the high-end suit that he and Asano Aiko bought at Daimaru Department Store before, and then began to pack up and salute.

The award ceremony was held in Kyoto, and the time was at night. After the ceremony, it might be too late to return to Tokyo.

However, according to routine arrangements, the organizer will generally provide accommodation, so don't worry too much.

Akihara Yuto opened the suitcase, squatted down, and put the change of clothes and towels in one by one.Just then, the phone rang.

Akihara Yuto stood up, walked to the entrance and picked up the microphone, "Hello, I'm Akihara Yuto, may I ask who you are?"

"Akihara, it's me." Hiroto Akihara recognized Asano Aiko's voice.

"Asano, what's the matter?"

Asano Aiko took the microphone and replied, "It's nothing, I just wanted to tell you something."

"What are you talking about?" Akihara Yuto said with a smile

Asano Aiko was silent for a while, and when Akihara Yuto was a little strange, he continued: "I wish you a successful start."

Hearing this sentence, Akihara Hiroto froze for a moment, then replied with a smile: "I understand."

He paused, and then said: "When I come back, please go to a high-end restaurant to have a big meal."

When Aiko Asano heard what Akihara Yuto said, she was also relieved, and replied: "Understood, then I will look forward to this big meal."

After saying this, Asano Aiko hung up the phone on the grounds that she would not disturb Akihara.

Just when Akihara Hiroto was about to go back and continue packing his luggage, the doorbell rang.