Tokyo Mystery Writers

Although the distance from Otowa-cho in Bunkyo Ward to Asakusa in Taito Ward is less than four kilometers.

However, with the rapid rise in prices, the Japanese are increasingly disregarding the value of money.

What should have cost only two thousand yen ended up costing Maijo Kyosuke five thousand yen!

Just when everyone thought things would get better and better.

Only Maijo Kyosuke knew that a "bubble economy" that could affect the entire world was about to quietly arrive!

This "bubble economy" was Japan's last glorious moment.

When that extravagant "bubble" is ruthlessly burst, the land, houses, and everything else will become worthless!

What followed was a thirty-year period of economic recession!

As the economy declines, massive unemployment and bank failures will inevitably impact Japan's massive publishing industry.

At that time, with publishers laying off staff, magazines being discontinued, and new forms of entertainment such as computers and smartphones emerging, things will change.

This will inevitably plunge the market for detective novels into a prolonged slump!

Therefore, to become a great mystery writer, talent is important, promotion is important, but most importantly, you must be able to seize the opportunity!

Maijo Kyosuke's idea was very simple.

The goal is to ascend to the highest throne of the mystery novel world before this terrible "bubble" is burst!

Only in this way can we leave a brilliant mark on the entire history of detective fiction!

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Stepping onto the straight, snow-covered stone steps, and listening to the melodious bells of Senso-ji Temple ringing in the distance to celebrate the New Year, Kyosuke Maijo felt a strange sense of peace.

Above the steps is "Chōmei no Yu," Asakusa's most famous geothermal hot spring resort.

It was an incredibly magnificent Japanese-style building with three floors, featuring a tower that jutted out from the middle, reaching a height of over ten meters.

As the steam from the hot spring wafted out of the "Chōmei no Yu" building, Kyōsuke Maijō felt as if he had entered a fairyland.

Enter the main hall of the "Longevity Soup".

Before he could even take a closer look at the furnishings in the hall, Maijo Kyosuke felt as if he were being embraced by a large amount of heat.

At the same time, a woody aroma also sneaked into its nose.

Perhaps it was because Maijo Kyosuke was wearing too little clothing, or perhaps the steps to the "Longevity Bath" were too long.

As the chill in his body was dispelled by the warmth in the hall.

Maijo Kyosuke had a thought that he wanted to live here for the rest of his life.

This must be what they call a paradise on earth.

"Welcome to the Longevity Bath. Sir, are you checking in?"

A clear, bell-like sound reached Maijo Kyosuke's ears.

Through the fog created by the interaction of hot and cold temperatures.

At the source of the sound, Maishiro Kyosuke saw a petite girl dressed in something resembling a shrine maiden, smiling at him.

She had a bob haircut that perfectly revealed her delicate jawline and fair face.

However, that fair complexion was different from Jiang Liumei's fair complexion.

Here's a somewhat inappropriate example.

Jiang Liu's beautiful, fair skin has a smooth and delicate texture, and contains endless elasticity. If you pinch it with your hand, it will definitely slide away from your fingertips like pudding!

The girl's fair skin had a translucent quality, as if it were filled with water. It was as if water would flow out if you pinched it hard or even just touched it lightly!

"Yes, I'm staying here."

Maijo Kyosuke nodded politely, then saw the girl smile and raise her arm to point to the price list behind her.

This is clearly informing Maijo Kyosuke of the consumption standards for "Longevity Soup".

But Maijo Kyosuke's eyes did not look at where the girl was pointing.

Instead, they started admiring the girl's outfit.

Because the girl was wearing the shrine maiden's attire, which consisted of a kimono, a white robe, and a scarlet hakama.

Because of the formal shrine maiden's attire, the inner lining and the outer white robe have unsewn cuffs.

So as the girl raised her arm and turned to point upwards, her smooth armpit was just revealed.

This implies that the other party is a working shrine maiden.

No, no, you mustn't look!

Maijo Kyosuke turned his gaze aside, using willpower to suppress the urge to continue watching.

It's not about being a virtuous person.

Just an hour ago, he and Jiang Liumei had engaged in some ambiguous and suggestive behavior.

If she were to develop feelings for someone else at this moment, wouldn't she be tainted by the filth of a scumbag?

Suppressing a pang of guilt, Maijo Kyosuke looked at the price list for "Longevity Soup".

"Longevity Hot Spring" truly lives up to its reputation as Tokyo's best geothermal spa resort, and its prices are obviously extremely high.

The expenses for just one day amounted to 30,000 yen!

Fortunately, the 30,000 yen pass includes all-inclusive access to the hot springs, accommodation, and food.

This finally convinced Maijo Kyosuke to willingly hand over his bank card.

With 270,000 yen deducted from his bank card, Maijo Kyosuke, led by the girl, stepped onto the wooden staircase leading to the second floor.

"My name is Myojin Seine. I am the granddaughter of Myojin Daigo, the founder of the Longevity Hot Spring, and I am also a priestess."

"May I ask what you do for a living, sir?"

The red skirt swayed as Mingshen Qingyin lifted her leg.

This allowed Maijo Kyosuke, who was walking below the steps, to catch glimpses of Myojin Seine's exposed white calves from time to time.

Faced with this situation, Maishiro Kyosuke could only cough lightly, trying to awaken the few remaining traces of kindness in his heart.

It was perhaps this cough that caused Ming Shen Qing Yin to misunderstand.

Seeing that Maishiro Kyosuke's gaze was wandering, Myojin Kiyone actually bowed to Maishiro Kyosuke directly on the steps:

"I'm sorry, sir, it was my fault for being so talkative."

"I shouldn't have been so abrupt in asking about your profession."

"But I didn't mean any harm. I just thought you were very unique, which is why I asked that question."

Myojin Kiyone stood on the stairs and bowed to Maishiro Kyosuke, as if she would never straighten up unless Maishiro Kyosuke forgave her.

Seeing this, Maijo Kyosuke was afraid that Myojin Seine might accidentally tumble down the stairs into his arms, so he quickly waved his hand to indicate that he didn't need to worry.

"Miss Myojin, please don't mind. I'm not against talking about my profession. I'm just a little thirsty."

"On the contrary, what Miss Myojin said just now struck me as rather strange."

"I was wearing an ill-fitting suit, and my hair hadn't been cut in ages. To borrow a cute little girl's words, I looked just like 'Urusei Yatsura'."

"What makes me stand out?"

"Could it be? Does Miss Myojin say that to every guest?"

Maijo Kyosuke jokingly asked a question, but he was just trying to avoid the sight of the snow-white skin that was revealed from the neckline when Myojin Kiyone bent over.

But it's clear that beneath Myojin Seine's cute appearance lies a very meticulous soul.

Upon hearing Jingjie's words, she immediately straightened up and shook her head vigorously, as if afraid that Jingjie would misunderstand her.

"No, sir, please don't say that."

"The reason I say you are unique is because I see the presence of 'momentum' in you!"

Ming Shenqingyin's peach blossom eyes shone with vibrant light.

It was as if through the eyes of a god, they saw the brilliant future of Maijo Kyosuke!