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

Hikigaya Hachiman still wanted to laugh a little, so he tried his best to hold himself together, otherwise the other party would make trouble again.

"It's okay, Hikigaya Hachiman-sensei. I won't say anything for now. There will be awards related to you in a while. You'd better go and wait for the awards."

Yukinoshita Harano calmed down quickly, but she had no intention of letting it go.She knew it wasn't the right time to say anything. It was only halftime and there wasn't much time to talk.

"Senior Yukinoshita, please."

Hikigaya Hachiman turned sideways and stretched his right arm slightly outward.

"Junior, what are you..."

Yang Nai was a little confused. Did this junior mean to let her hold her arm?

"Hurry up, senior. If I take the initiative to pull you, it won't be in line with my personality. It's better for you, senior, to suffer."

Hikigaya Hachiman looked in another direction and said nonchalantly.

"You...junior."

Yukinoshita Harano sighed happily, stretched out her slender hand, and took Hikigaya Hachiman's arm.

"Don't try too hard, senior, this is just etiquette for such occasions."

Hikigaya Hachiman felt that the other party's arm was a little too tight, so he couldn't help but remind him.

"Well, I understand."

Yukinoshita Yono was still smiling sweetly.

The other writers were a little surprised to see a beautiful woman next to Mr. Hachiman who came back from the break.In fact, although this area is said to be a writer's area, there are many empty seats, which is actually convenient for writers to bring their relatives and friends to participate.So everyone didn't pay too much attention to it, but they just wondered why the beautiful woman was not with him just now.

"No. 60 Seventh Japanese Writers' Mystery Association Award, long series and short series department, the winner is——"

In order to create suspense, the award presenter also deliberately paused.

"Hachiman! The award-winning work "Confession"!"

Hikigaya Hachiman put his hands on the armrests on both sides of his seat, slowly raised his head and looked into the distance, as if bathed in the applause of the audience.

He made eye contact with Yukinoshita Yono, who was applauding fiercely, and then stood up and left his seat. Under the applause and attention of the audience, he took the gift and certificate from the award-winning guest. Both parties looked forward and took a group photo together.

After handing over the prize certificate to the staff for safekeeping, Hikigaya Hachiman took out his speech.

"First of all, I would like to thank the association for awarding this significant award to me, a fledgling writer. I sincerely hope that I will work harder in the future to live up to the association's recognition. I especially want to thank Mr. Arisukawa for your promotion of me. That made me stand here today."

After saying this, Hikigaya Hachiman nodded to Arisugawa, who was sitting next to the medal podium, and he gave him a thumbs up in response.

"I would also like to thank my editor, Ms. Naho Imamura of Bungeishunqiu Publishing House, for your excellent work, which made my serialization and publication possible so smoothly."

Naho Imamura's nose felt sore after hearing this, and she covered half of her face in embarrassment, feeling the envious looks from around her.

Next, Hikigaya Hachiman thanked his family members, publishers, etc. who were not present.After the thank you session, it was time for the speeches.

"Today's Japanese mystery novels are undoubtedly in an era where a hundred flowers are blooming. If my works can add a bit of brightness to this era, it will be my honor."

Hikigaya Hachiman first expressed his modesty. He did not belittle his own works, but admitted that he was living in a good era. This was tantamount to praising other writers on the scene.

"According to the current stage, one of the more accepted theories about the development of Japanese mystery novels is that before the 80s, Japanese mystery writers followed Mr. Matsumoto Seicho as a model, while after the 80s, mystery writers followed Shima Mr. Tian Shoji set an example and each created an era of Japanese reasoning."

After saying this, Hikigaya Hachiman paused and looked at Mr. Shimada Shoji who was sitting in the chairman's seat, who was looking at him kindly.

"The trend led by Mr. Shimada Shoji is the well-known new Honka movement. Starting from Mr. Shimada, Honka mystery, the oldest and most charming type of mystery novels, has returned to the great stage of Japanese mystery literature. The stage shines brighter than ever before."

Hikigaya Hachiman's words praised many writers present, especially the main members of the association. Most of them are original mystery writers, and they all yearn for Japan to recreate the golden age of original mystery.

"Although my first two works were both solid social reasoning, I'm really embarrassed to say it. However, I have always had the idea of ​​​​creating my own character in my heart, and I have put some of my ideas on paper. On the surface."

I heard that this talented young man on stage also wanted to create his own style, and the scene became a little restless.People who like mystery novels cannot resist the charm of original reasoning.And these mystery writers all regard the original reasoning as as beautiful as first love, but some of them have temporarily cheated on the social faction.

"I hope to create some brand-new novels. I hope to inject new vitality into the reasoning. If I can do this, I will be worthy of becoming a mystery novelist."

Hikigaya Hachiman made a true declaration. After the award ceremony, his acceptance speech will be posted on the official website of the Mystery Writers Association.At that time, mystery fans all over Japan will know that Mr. Hachiman will enter the field of true reasoning.

Chapter 41 Hikigaya Hachiman’s Shura Field (fake)

Hikigaya Hachiman's next speech seemed unremarkable. He himself did not intend to say anything too eye-catching in his speech. They were not traffic stars and did not need to rely on this form to attract attention. Moreover, there was no need to do so. There is no eyeball to bet on (in reality, the award ceremony of these two awards did not have more than [-] views on YouTube, and no one commented).

After returning to his seat, the writers around him congratulated him, and he responded to them one by one.

About an hour later, the award ceremony finally ended, and Hachiman and Harano did not leave immediately.

Yukinoshita Harano seemed extremely calm at this time. After a short silence, she gently pinched the other party's little finger, and received a confused look from Hikigaya Hachiman. She said softly:

"I didn't expect you to plan to write a case study. I'm looking forward to it, senior Hikigaya."

"...Senior sister, if you have anything to say, please just say it. You are making me panic."

Hikigaya Hachiman was a little speechless. The little devil attribute of this beautiful senior girl really made it difficult for him to resist.

"Huh? Sister, I don't have anything to say. I'm just an ordinary fan of Mr. Hachiman. My hope in life every month is to read Mr. Hachiman's serials on time, and then look forward to next month while waiting in endless pain. The magazine is here."

Yukinoshita Harano said pitifully, her body already pressed against Hikigaya Hachiman's arm.

Hikigaya Hachiman enjoyed it, oh no, he felt the soft touch coming from his left arm, and patted Harano's hand.

"I understand what you mean, senior. Don't you just want to know the ending? I'll tell you right away. In fact, Osamu Nonoguchi's real purpose in "Malicious" is..."

Before Hikigaya Hachiman could finish speaking, Yukinoshita Haruno fiercely covered his mouth.Yangno's palm was small, but she exerted great force, which showed that she was really anxious.

"Bi·qi·gu·hachiban! If you continue like this, you will lose me as a senior. I don't mean to lose my heart, but to lose me as a person, a physiological concept!"

Yukinoshita Yono said angrily, she found that she really couldn't take advantage of this junior student.This was the first time in her life that she felt that her emotions could be so casually manipulated by another person, and this person was three years younger than herself.

"Ahem...don't be so excited, senior, did I really look like I was going to give you a spoiler just now? Then my acting skills are pretty good."

Hachiman said with a smile after being released by Harno.

"Teacher Hachiman, it's time to leave. Should we go...?"

Naho Imamura, who was walking towards Hikigaya Hachiman, noticed that there was a beautifully dressed woman beside Teacher Hachiman, and she seemed to be only two or three years older than Teacher Hachiman.Imamura's eyes suddenly became sharp.

"Teacher Hachiman, who is the lady next to you?"

Hikigaya Hachiman was still thinking about how to introduce his troublesome senior, so she spoke first.

"Hello, you must be editor Naho Imamura. Hikigaya-san is under your care at work. As for my relationship with Hachiman-sensei, do you want to take a guess?"

For this editor Imamura who went shopping sweetly with her juniors during the day, and was used as a weapon by his juniors at night to hurt her young heart, Yangno naturally did not have any good feelings. She hugged the arm of Hikigaya Hachiman who was about to stand up. Ignoring the pleading look from the other party.

Imamura Naho had no intention of having such a childish confrontation with this girl who was ten years younger than her, but the other party was too pretentious, so she had to take action.

Imamura thought of how Hachiman-sensei had told her when she was shopping in the morning that Machida Eonko was the only one who knew Hachiman’s identity apart from her family and the publishing house. So the girl in front of her must have just found out about Hachiman-sensei’s identity not long ago, so... .

"Teacher Hachiman."

Imamura suddenly called Hikigaya, and the other person raised his head, not knowing what Imamura meant.

"I have read the manuscript of "Malice" that you sent me before. I really didn't expect Osamu Nonoguchi to..."

"I was wrong, Editor Imamura, Hachiman-sensei and I are still friends for the time being."

Yukinoshita Yono stood up in an instant and bowed deeply. Her attitude was extremely sincere, but her heart was broken. She was indeed eaten all over the place by one move.

"Very well, Yukinoshita-san, since we are all friends of Mr. Hachiman, there is no need to target each other like this, right?"

With a winner's smile, Imamura Naho dragged her left arm with her right hand and supported her chin with her left hand. She pointed her Longines watch at Yukinoshita Harano without any trace, and the lights of the venue shone slightly on the dial. Reflective.

Harano looked at Imamura showing off her watch, suddenly realized something, and stared at Hikigaya Hachiman.

"Uh...that thing about buying gifts is indeed true."

Hikigaya Hachiman had no choice but to admit.

......

"Oh, in the end, did I still lose to your move?"

Editor Imamura sighed.She didn't expect Yukinoshita Yukino to be the daughter of a big family. When she came to Toshima District from Chiba, her family's driver drove her there in a luxury car, so he would naturally send her back.Of course, the luxury car was big enough to seat both Haruno and Hachiman.

"You have won too much today, Editor Imamura. Let me save face this time."

Yukinoshita Yono said without energy that whether she faced Hachiman or Imamura today, she lost a bit completely.

Imamura took Yangno aside and said to her:

"I know you have thoughts about your teacher Hachiman. If I were ten years younger, I would definitely compete with you. But sister, I am 28 years old this year. I am exhausted by life and work. Social beast, Mr. Hachiman’s appearance became the only light in my dark life. To put it simply, he healed me. But I will not have any unrealistic illusions about Mr. Hachiman.”

Naho Imamura looked at the somewhat guilty Yukinoshita Harano and continued:

"I think you can also feel it. No matter now or in the future, Mr. Hachiman will never be short of girls of all kinds around him. Yukinoshita-san, you are so fat in the early stage, so don't let your home be stolen." Oh."

After saying that, Imamura Naho turned around and left calmly, leaving Yukinoshita Harano alone in a daze.

"Senior? Get in the car quickly. It's quite cold outside now. Don't catch a cold."

Hikigaya Hachiman's voice came at the right time, bringing Haruno's heart back.

"I'm here, junior. I'm sorry to keep you waiting."

Yukinoshita Yangno smiled, turned around and boarded the car.There is still a long way to go back to Chiba, but both Harano and Hachiman maintain a tacit silence and enjoy this time quietly.

Chapter 42 Yukinoshita Harano escaped death

Since it was closer to Yukinoshita's house from Toshima Ward, the driver would take Haruno home first, then take Hikigaya Hachiman home and then turn back.

The car stopped in front of Yukinoshita's house. Before getting out of the car, Yukinoshita Harano looked at Hikigaya Hachiman and asked seriously:

"Why don't you come and sit at my house? Teacher Hachiman, my parents are both your readers. They will definitely be willing to meet you."

"I would like to ask Miss Yukinoshita Yono, it's almost ten o'clock in the evening. You invited me to sit at home. Not to mention whether your parents have fallen asleep. Even if you can really talk to your parents, I can still leave after it's over. Your mansion?"

Hikigaya Hachiman felt that the opponent's abacus was about to fall into his face.

"That's a pity, Hikigaya-senpai. In fact, I just said hello one-sidedly today and left home. With the tutor in our family, you should be able to imagine that my mother must be sitting angrily right now. You are waiting for my explanation at home. Even so, aren’t you willing to sit at home with me?”

Yukinoshita Yangno said it very pitifully.

"Am I really that smart? Can your mother not care about your rebellion today?"

Hikigaya Hachiman didn't believe it.

"No, mother will still care about me, but tonight her eyes will only be on you, just to help me divert the fire of this night. When she wakes up tomorrow, her anger will be much smaller."

Yukinoshita Yangno analyzed.

"You are right, but let me refuse."

Hikigaya Hachiman showed no mercy.

"Oh, you brother, you really make me sad, senior. Let's take a photo together to at least prove that I am really with you tonight, so that my mother can believe it."

Yang Naijian failed to abduct him, so he retreated to the next best thing.

"Of course it's fine."

Hikigaya Hachiman agreed, and then the two naturally leaned together and took a photo that looked like a couple.

"I hope this is useful, then, goodbye Hikigaya-senpai, good night."

Yukinoshita Harano said goodbye to Hikigaya Hachiman, turned around and walked into her home.

...... ......

As Yuno expected, Mrs. Yukinoshita was sitting on the inside of the table in the center of the hall. She had always been intangible, and no emotion could be seen from her face, but Yukino believed that her mother's heart was already filled with emotions. It burst into flames.

"Sit down, Harno."

Mrs. Yukinoshita ordered in an irresistible voice.Yangonoguang's legs softened when he heard this voice, and he quickly sat down in her position in a standard manner.

"Today is the first time since you were sensible that you have gone out for such a long time without my permission. Usually on weekends, when you go out to relax during the day, I rarely stop you. So I hope you can give me a A reasonable explanation and who the other person in the car was."

Mrs. Yukinoshita was indeed very angry. She didn’t expect that her youngest daughter’s rebellion had just begun to abate. Her eldest daughter, who had been obedient for more than ten years and the future head of the family, Yukinoshita Harano, He actually did something that even Yukino didn't dare to do - left the house for a whole day without permission, and didn't come home until ten o'clock in the evening, and he came back with another person.

"I'm very sorry, mother. But there is indeed a reason for my willfulness today, and this is it."

Yukinoshita Harano handed the cell phone with the photo she just took to Mrs. Yukinoshita with both hands.

"This boy is Mr. Hachiman. His full name is Hikigaya Hachiman. Just a few hours ago, he won the Japan Mystery Writers Association Award. I was sitting next to him at the time. You can find any member of this association. The writer went to confirm what I said and whether the person in the photo was him."

Yukinoshita Yangno finished speaking in one breath, but her heartbeat became more and more steady, which surprised even herself.

Mrs. Yukinoshita looked at the photo for a long time before she finally spoke slowly. This time her voice was gentle and different from the others.

"Yangno, why didn't you invite me in to sit here? Although it's a little late, our house doesn't have guest rooms."