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

All in all, those mystery fans who like to see gorgeous crime techniques, shocking twists, and bizarre stories may be a little disappointed when they read this serial, but they will definitely not find it boring.

If a writer's work is judged to be "boring", he is not far from being eliminated from the market.

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"This is a good start. Although the subsequent stories are all serious criminal cases, there will still be a lot of weird things."

Hikigaya Hachiman is discussing the subsequent serialization with Naho Imamura.

"Teacher Hachiman, when you say 'funny', do you mean ripping off eroge influences and plastering eroge magazines on the walls?"

Imamura Naho read the subsequent manuscripts with a complex expression. She admitted that in these latter stories, Mr. Hachiman showed his talent and... cynicism?

"Editor Imamura, don't just look at the surface of eroge. This is eroge that contains a core conspiracy! Do you dare to say that this story is not exciting?"

Hikigaya Hachiman actually didn't want to do this, but he found that writing this way would divert readers' attention well, so that the ending would achieve unexpected results, so he gradually understood Nishizawa Yasuhiko, the author of "The Causes of Disintegration" in his previous life.

Therefore, it is easy to bring up a problem. Nishizawa Yasuhiko may really like to watch erotic videos and read erotic magazines.But Hikigaya Hachiman is really not that kind of person. He thinks that he is still very unsexy and has no worldly desires.

"I have to admit, Mr. Hachiman, these stories are indeed very exciting, especially the "Disintegration Elevation" chapter. The plot is very exciting, and there is great potential to expand it into a full-length novel. Just..."

Imamura Naho stopped talking.

"Just say what you want, Editor Imamura. Aren't we discussing this?"

Hikigaya Hachiman can actually guess what the other person is thinking.

"Aren't the motives in these stories too ridiculous...killing someone just to steal the labor tape or something?"

Naho Imamura couldn't believe that this kind of motivation could be written by Mr. Hachiman, who could use a hundred thousand words to describe the motivation in "Malice".

"Hey, that's the way it is with the new case reasoning. Motives are in the way. After trying so hard to describe a subtle trick, how can you still think of a reasonable motive? In most cases, it's just that. You can choose one of the two."

"But, Editor Imamura, you can rest assured that "The Clock Museum Incident" will definitely be a work that combines these two elements. You can raise your expectations very high and wait for it to be completed."

Hikigaya Hachiman confidently said that he believed "The Clock Museum Incident" will become a banner for Japan's new mystery novels in this world.

"Of course I'm looking forward to it, Mr. Hachiman. I believe this work will transcend the times."

Naho Imamura is also very confident in Hikigaya Hachiman.After all, "Confession" and "Malice" completed by the other party within half a year have both become social phenomenon-level novels. It took nearly a year to create "The Clock Museum Incident", so the quality must be even better.

"By the way, Mr. Hachiman, several film and television companies have recently approached the publishing house, and they have expressed the hope of adapting your "Confession" into a film and television version. However, since the relevant adaptation rights are in your hands, the publishing house has not responded yet. Do you want to talk to them?"

Naho Imamura mentioned a very important thing.Although the adaptation copyright is not in the hands of the publishing house, if "Confession" is made into a movie, the publishing house can immediately print the film and television version of the book at the same time, thus significantly increasing sales. Therefore, the publishing house also pays extra attention to this matter.

"That's it. Please help me tell the publisher that "Confession" has just won the award and is still selling relatively high, so there is no rush. Let's wait until at least this time next year before discussing the film and television adaptation. "Confession" doesn't have to worry about sales. The higher the total sales, the more chips I will have in return."

Hikigaya Hachiman has no plans to sell the adaptation rights to "Confession" now.He knew that the film and television companies were also afraid that the sales of this book would increase, so they planned to negotiate the copyright as soon as possible. Naturally, he chose not to see them at all.

"However, if a company comes to you to talk about the adaptation rights of "Malevolence", you can tell me at any time and I am willing to talk."

Hikigaya Hachiman thought for a moment and added one more sentence.After all, the protagonists of "Malevolence" are a group of middle-aged people, and the commercial potential of the film is indeed not strong. In addition, the sales potential is far less than that of "Confession", so it is not a bad idea to adapt it into a film and television version quickly.

Chapter 54 Kasumigaoka Shiyu writes like a god

If there are two people who are happiest at Fusugawa Bunko these days, it must be editor Machida Enoko and the beautiful girl author Kasumi Shiko she is responsible for.

Thanks to the genius plan that his editor heard from an unknown master, Kasumigaoka Shiyu also felt like he was writing with a god.This time she learned from her previous failures when creating the second volume and told the story in detail.

The restarted second volume of "Metronome of Love" is the story of the male and female protagonists in the first volume after they got to know each other, understood each other, and became friends.

In the second volume, the two were bullied by their classmates because they got too close.This actually heated up the relationship between the two. Just when both parties were considering whether to confess, the male protagonist had to move to a place far away due to his family's work.

After the two parties separated, they could only communicate with each other through mobile phones. The love between junior high school students is always very green.In a cold winter, the two parties decided to make an appointment. Due to a rare snowstorm, the process was very difficult. When the hero and heroine met again, it was already late at night when all trains were suspended.

The two gave each other their first kiss. Although it was just a scratch, it took all their courage. After that, they cuddled up in a dilapidated log cabin for a night and talked a lot.The next morning, both parties said goodbye again in reluctance.

These contents have been expanded to 10,000+ words by Kasumigaoka Shiu, which is enough to be sold as a whole volume.This young love story, which is incompatible with other light novels, has also received unanimous praise from Machida and Fusugawa Bunko. The second volume is scheduled to be published in early October.

"Xiao Shi, I must invite you out for dinner. Please hurry up and find a suitable time."

Editor Machida is very happy. In just half a month, she has gone from being unable to survive in the publishing house to having a bright future now.

"Of course you can go out for dinner, Editor Machida. As long as you invite the mysterious person who inspired you, I can treat you."

Kasumigaoka Shiha just wanted to know quickly, who was Editor Machida’s friend who had a genius idea just by casual mention?

"No, Xiaoshi. I promised that person that when he is willing to take the initiative to reveal his identity, I can let you see him."

Editor Machida respects Hikigaya Hachiman's ideas, and since this is Hachiman's year of entering high school, she still won't introduce him to a beautiful woman like Kasumi Shiko for the time being. Studying is more important.

"What you said makes it sound like that person is some kind of mysterious master. Forget it, there must be some reason why people don't want to see me. We can just come out and get together."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu compromised. She turned on the speakerphone and was flipping through the latest issue of "All Readings" magazine.

"... As you said, it's not like he doesn't want to see you. Forget it, I won't tell you any more reasons. Anyway, I will ask for his opinion in about half a year."

Machida Enko said helplessly that she seemed to have unintentionally made Teacher Hachiman's image in Shiyu's mind a bit arrogant, and simply blamed herself for the cause.

"It turns out it's not that they don't want to meet me, but Editor Machida, you didn't recommend me at all? Could it be that he is a handsome guy and you want to keep it all to yourself, right?"

Kasumigaoka Shiyu maliciously speculated.

"...You have this time to talk to me, why not hurry up and type out the outlines of the last three volumes of "Metronome of Love" so that the publisher can make plans for you. I still have work, so don't worry about it yet. I said goodbye, little poem."

Machida Enko realized that the topic was getting further and further, and decided to stop the conversation immediately.Then he began to reflect on whether he really wanted to monopolize Mr. Hachiman.

"Hmph, you are even more mysterious than Mr. Hachiman. It's a pity that no matter how powerful you are, you can't be more powerful than Mr. Hachiman."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu was reading "Causes of Disintegration" and made a sharp comment about that expert.

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After Hikigaya Hachiman told Bungeishunsu Publishing House that the copyright for the adaptation of "Malevolence" could be discussed, Bungeishunju quickly released the news.

Soon, at least five TV stations or film companies approached Bunge Shunqiu, hoping to get in touch with Hikigaya Hachiman.Hikigaya Hachiman naturally said that we can discuss this one by one. Although you will definitely not make much money by selling the adaptation rights, it is inevitable that the highest bidder will get this rule.

At this time, Hikigaya Hachiman has already started school. He only has time to make appointments with TV stations or film companies every weekend, and he can only make appointments with one company. He has to stay one day to receive tutoring from Machida Enko.

Finally, before October arrived, Hikigaya Hachiman met all the companies.He chose to sell the film and television rights of "Malicious" to NHK TV station for 1000 million yen. In addition, for every episode of "Malicious" broadcast, he will pay Hikigaya Hachiman 80 yen.

The reason why Hachiman chose NHK is also very simple. First of all, they hope to adapt "Malicious" into a TV series, which is in line with Hikigaya Hachiman's vision.There are several companies that hope to adapt "Malice" into a movie, and Hachiman has already sentenced them to death in his heart. The content of this book cannot be supported by the size of a movie.

Another reason is naturally that NHK TV station has a wider spread, which will help expand the influence of the original work.After all, Hikigaya himself was harassed by NHK's toll collectors.However, after the copyright was negotiated, the other party said that no one would come to his house to collect money again.

Hikigaya Hachiman also expressed doubts about this. The toll collectors are not NHK's own employees. They essentially earn commissions by collecting TV fees. Will they really listen to what they say?

As for the reason why Hikigaya Hachiman can only hide it deep in his heart, it is that the TV series "Malice" in the previous world was produced and broadcast by NHK, and it was very complete.

However, there was something in that TV series that Hikigaya Hachiman was very dissatisfied with: the handsome and charming Kaga detective in the setting was turned into a wretched uncle with squinting eyes, and the extremely petty murderer Osamu Nonoguchi actually found him. Played by a good-looking actor.

Hikigaya Hachiman decided to correct the mistakes of the previous world, so after negotiating the copyright, he specifically told the producer to choose a charming actor to play Kaga Kyouichiro.

He still doesn't know if there is an actor named Hiroshi Abe in this world. Uncle Hiroshi's temperament and image are undoubtedly the most suitable for the role of Kaga Kyouichiro. I hope NHK can be discerning when selecting actors.

Chapter 55 "Disintegration Lift" by Hikigaya Hachiman

While Hikigaya Hachiman was still chatting with those film and television companies. The October issue of "All Readings" magazine has been officially released.

Since Mr. Hachiman himself revealed on Twitter that the serialized stories after "The Disintegration of Causes" are all about real murder cases, readers are looking forward to it and want to see how good Mr. Hachiman's reasoning is.

In fact, some elements of this character can be seen from the family story last month.Coupled with Hikigaya Hachiman's true declaration at the award ceremony, countless mystery fans are looking forward to his true masterpiece, a feature-length masterpiece whose name is not even known yet.

Now, everyone can only take a look at the dessert that Mr. Hachiman brought before the big meal. The title of this serial is "Disintegration Elevation".

A couple returned to the downstairs of their apartment on the night of February 29. While waiting for the elevator, they stopped to hear the alarm bell that would ring on time at nine o'clock every night.The elevator descended from the eighth floor without stopping. When the elevator door opened on the first floor, the couple were dumbfounded because inside the elevator was a female corpse that was cut into many pieces.

The police rushed to the scene, cordoned off the entire building overnight, and began an investigation.Early the next morning, the police confirmed the identity of the deceased. The deceased's name was Lai Zi, and her job was not very public. She was the mistress of a county councilman.The person who recognized the deceased was Ozaki, a college student who lived next door to the deceased. His friend Yokota visited his house the day before and stayed overnight.

Ozaki said that not only did he know the deceased, but at nine o'clock last night, when the alarm bell rang, they took the elevator to the eighth floor and happened to pass by the deceased, Ms. Raiko.His friend Yokota can prove this. Although Yokota did not know the deceased, he can also confirm that the deceased entered the elevator after they walked out of the elevator at nine o'clock last night.

As a result, a very incredible situation occurred. After Miss Raiko entered the elevator, the elevator did not stop halfway and went directly to the first floor. However, at this time, Miss Raiko had already turned into several pieces.The elevator not only constitutes a secret room, but also makes it impossible to commit a crime in terms of time.

But then, the forensic examination report made the case even more confusing.According to the report, Ms. Raiko was hit on the head with a video recorder and died, and then her body was cut into pieces. In any case, the time of death was more than 24 hours.In other words, when Ozaki and Yokota met the "Miss Raiko" on the eighth floor yesterday, Miss Raiko had actually been killed.

The police speculated that the person they met yesterday was the disguised Ms. Raiko. Considering that the two college students who identified the body returned to the apartment after drinking, they were most likely confused by the disguise, and the person in disguise was probably Raiko. The young lady's lover's wife, she has murderous intention due to love, which is very boxy.

However, this still cannot explain how Miss Raiko's body was moved to the elevator?And when did the disguised Miss Raiko escape from the elevator?When the two college students stepped out of the elevator, there was nothing in the elevator.

In addition, Ozaki, a college student living in an apartment, reported an additional situation to the police. After he and his friend Yokoyama woke up, they found that a thief had broken into their home and a lot of belongings were lost, especially some of Ozaki’s collection that could not be found on the market. H video tapes, all disappeared.

When they were about to go out and call the police, they discovered that the building had been completely blocked after they returned home last night. Even if a thief came in early, he would not be able to get out of the door, and there would be nowhere to hide the video tapes.Based on this, it is inferred that the thief should be the resident of this apartment.

The police had no time to deal with this kind of theft case, but the detective who heard about it was very interested. He went to investigate the only erotic video store nearby and learned that Ozaki's friend named Yokota often visited this place. I am a complete H lover.

From this, the detective started his reasoning.First of all, the murderer is undoubtedly Yokota, the only one among these people who does not live in the apartment.He had long coveted the rare erotic videotapes of his good friend Ozaki, but the other party never loaned them out, so he came up with the idea of ​​going to his house to secretly rip them.

So, on February 28, Yokota took the opportunity of drinking with Ozaki and got Ozaki drunk.At nine o'clock in the evening, when the alarm bell rang, the two took the elevator to the eighth floor of the apartment and bumped into Lai Zi who was going out for an appointment. This was an unexpected situation.

Yokota and Ozaki returned home. Yokota put his friend on the bed, waited for him to fall asleep, and gave him enough sleeping pills to last him a whole day.Then he took out the video recorder he had prepared in advance and started ripping his friend's H video tape.

But he discovered one thing. The video recorder he carried did not match his friend's video tape.In desperation, he decided to find a new video recorder.

After going out, he found Miss Raiko who had also returned drunk and returned to the eighth floor. He pretended to open the door for Miss Raiko, but in fact he sneaked into her house to look for a suitable video recorder.Sure enough, the video recorder found in Miss Raiko's home could match, but at this time, Miss Raiko woke up.

In desperation, Yokota violently hit Miss Raiko on the head with a video recorder, which directly led to her death.Yokota had no choice but to cut his body into pieces, but instead of discarding the body, he put it away for other purposes.

Yokota used Raiko's video recorder and began to steal records crazily.However, his friend Ozaki's collection was so overwhelming that he was exhausted from recording. It was already the night of the second day and there were still many unfinished recordings.

So he decided to take all the tapes back to his home to continue recording, and stole some other things to create the illusion of a burglary.

After returning to the apartment building, he threw the previously cut body of Miss Raiko into the elevator. This was when the alarm bell rang at 29 o'clock in the evening on February [-].He hoped that someone else would call the police after discovering the body, so that the police would immediately cordon off the apartment building and no one would be allowed in or out.

After doing these things, he returned to Ozaki's house and lay down with Ozaki.

When the two woke up, it was already March 28st. Since Ozaki had slept all day, he would subconsciously regard yesterday as February [-]th. He would think that he saw Miss Raiko last night, and he would think that it was after nine o'clock last night. There was a thief in the house.In fact, this all happened the night before yesterday and before nine o'clock yesterday.

In this way, Ozaki's confession could not only mislead the police.The information he got from the police that the apartment had been sealed after nine o'clock last night allowed Ozaki to believe that the apartment residents had stolen his home.

Because Ozaki knew that Yokoyama did not live here, even if Yokoyama stole his things last night, he could not leave the blocked apartment, so he had nowhere to hide the stolen goods, and naturally there was no suspicion.

However, Hengshan did not expect that the body parts he threw in the elevator would be discovered by a couple immediately after the elevator went downstairs.Combined with his and Ozaki's confessions, the coincidence of time successfully turned the elevator into a secret room murder scene, making it even more difficult for the police to solve the case.

At this point in the explanation, the truth of the case is completely revealed.Next, we only need to ask the police to go to Yokota's home and find the things he stole, especially Miss Raiko's video recorder, and the evidence will be conclusive.

"Disintegration Lift" is over.

Chapter 56 Is Hikigaya Hachiman a pervert?

As expected, the internet quickly exploded.

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"Oh my God, for a short story, is this technique too gorgeous? Is Mr. Hachiman so extravagant? Such a subtle time trick is only used to write a short story for fun?"

"Well, do you feel that Mr. Hachiman has also started writing motives with his feet? Such a wonderful killing method is just to cover up the jerry-rigged video tape or something. I am a little shocked."

Many people have discovered that the murderer's motive in this case is too bizarre. Is this the same teacher Hachiman who can write the shocking motive in "Malice"?

"Shut up! You bunch of vulgar people! You don't understand eroge at all! Oh no, you don't understand me at all!"

Isn't it true that true reasoning, especially new true reasoning, is just thinking up tricks with your heart and making up motives with your feet?How is it possible to combine both perfectly?

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuah, I still like the socialist teacher Hachiman, ripping eroge tapes and so on. Is this still the Hachiman teacher I have in mind who cares about society and is aware of evil?"

The socialist reasoning chefs were completely defeated. Although they were also amazed by the wonderful tricks in the story, this unnatural motive was really unacceptable to them.

"By the way, Hachiman-sensei doesn't like watching eroge tapes in private, right? I feel like he's a bit obsessed with this, and would even write a motive specifically for it."

This is a malicious speculation. Hikigaya Hachiman thinks that he can even become the honorary owner of a sex bar. He is determined to live his whole life with mystery novels.

"Let's be more serious. This story really reflects Mr. Hachiman's strong creative ability, and it seems that Mr. Hachiman has such an excellent technique at his fingertips. He has too many cards, Mr. Hachiman."

As for why Hikigaya Hachiman didn’t change his motive, but insisted on using the eroge video, a motive that might get him killed, the main reason is to divert the reader’s attention.

Readers who like literal reasoning tend to read extremely carefully.They should easily find that there are some loopholes in the story's trick, so how can these serious readers try not to notice these detailed loopholes?Then naturally we have to make up a very nonsense motive.

When everyone pays attention to the eroge video, it will naturally weaken the level of attention to the story itself.Frankly speaking, it is difficult to perfect the technique in short mystery novels, and it is difficult to avoid having flaws found. Yasuhiko Nishizawa in the previous world must have thought so too.

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"Hikigaya-senpai, are you a pervert? I really didn't see it, senpai."

Hikigaya Hachiman looked at the email sent to him by Yukinoshita Yono and felt deeply that his personality had been tarnished.

So he decided to send "Disintegration and Transfer", which will be serialized next month, directly to Yukinoshita Harano to let her know what a true pervert is.

Hikigaya Hachiman previously said on Twitter that "The Causes of Disintegration" is a collection of short stories for fun. He wanted to explore the various possibilities of dismemberment in the form of short stories.

In the first story "Disintegration of the Guard", the younger brother cut off his bear arm in order to divert the eldest sister's anger towards the second sister.