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

Hachiman's voice was already a little angry at this time.

"That's what it feels like. My sister is in the opposite room, and you and I are alone in the room or something. You know? This feeling. It would be more exciting if I did something more, but unfortunately I have to go home."

Yukinoshita Yangno continued to arrange her clothes, and then walked out the door.

"Hikigaya-kun, if you miss your sister, you can always come to Chiba University to find me."

Harano gave Hikigaya Hachiman a flirtatious look and left the apartment calmly.

"Oh...what's this? Yukinoshita-san won't be angry, right?"

Hikigaya Hachiman was distressed when his cell phone suddenly rang. It was Machida Enko calling.

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"Do you have any more fantastic ideas? Little poem."

Machida Enko is currently sitting at Kasumigaoka Shiu's house. Yes, the beautiful girl author she is responsible for has delayed the manuscript again. The fourth volume of "Metronome of Love" was due in less than a week, but Shiyu Kasumigaoka was stuck again.

"How should I put it? Actually, I was thinking about the final ending. Can the hero really let go after just passing by his first love without even recognizing each other?"

Kasumigaoka Shiu has been thinking about this matter. She thinks that the scene that Mr. Hachiman finally proposed, that the two met by chance many years later, but were blocked by the roaring train, was a very genius idea, and also combined the concept of "shortage" The theme is further strengthened.

However, when Shiyu Kasumigaoka actually started writing, she found that the male protagonist in her novel, who had already started working, became more and more beautiful, and became more and more trapped in the regrets of the past and could not extricate himself.

"The male protagonist is now completely over the top. He is squeezed by the company at work and has stalled emotionally. Can an adult's pressure really be solved by a chance encounter with his first love without any communication?"

Kasumigaoka Shiyu felt like she couldn't convince herself anymore.

"In the end, is it the male protagonist who is overdoing it, or Xiaoshi, who is overdoing it... Forget it, let's just call in the reinforcements."

Machida Enko was a little speechless, but she still had to take her author's doubts seriously. However, "Love Metronome" is really very different from ordinary light novels. Machida Enko's own experience is difficult to help.

"Teacher Hachiman, he just started school recently, so it's better not to disturb him...and doesn't he also have a new work that he is preparing to start serializing recently? I'm afraid he will be very busy."

Kasumigaoka said with some worry. There was another reason she didn't say out loud. That was that Kasumigaoka didn't want to trouble Teacher Hachiman if she had any difficulties in writing. The other party had provided her with an excellent framework and had already helped her. That's enough.

"It doesn't matter. Today is the weekend. Mr. Hachiman won't be coding during the day."

Machida Enko said confidently and dialed Hikigaya Hachiman's number.

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"It is no exaggeration to say, Teacher Kasumi Shiko, so far, your "Metronome of Love" has exceeded my imagination. As for the question you mentioned, it is also very reasonable."

"In junior high school, the male protagonist experienced a love affair that ended in failure; in high school, the male protagonist was unable to respond to the girl he had a crush on due to his past experiences; and after entering college and starting a job, he experienced several failed relationships. In addition, he has to be squeezed by the company. For such a male protagonist, his redemption must not only have one opportunity."

Hikigaya Hachiman finished reading the draft and said this to Kasumigaoka Shiha in front of him.In order to relax, Satsuma directly chose to meet offline after receiving a call for help from Editor Machida.

"That's exactly what I was thinking, Hachiman-sensei."

Kasumigaoka Shiu admitted that she had already picked up her notebook to record, and Machida Enko was also listening carefully.

"Do you still remember the scene at the end of the third volume? The male protagonist and the girl who has a crush on him are walking on the road together. In the launch base in the distance, a rocket rises into the sky. That rocket carries a space probe , this is the most common type of launch, no news will be willing to spend time reporting this matter, and its launch will not even attract people to watch.”

"In the eight years since the hero saw the probe take off, he has entered what you might call a state of being stuck in the past. He even feels that he has lost the meaning of life. Kasumi Nogaoka-senpai, Editor Machida, do you know that kind of space detector?"

Hikigaya Hachiman suddenly asked.

"Hey, detector...I'm sorry, I really don't know much about this kind of thing."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu said with some embarrassment.

"It doesn't matter, let me tell you. This kind of detector will never return to the earth after it is launched. It will fly along a fixed direction and continue to transmit the universe's information back to the earth. Photo. The probe has no emotions. It just keeps moving forward. Ten years, 20 years, until 50 years later, its nuclear battery completely runs out of power, and then it completes its mission and loses contact with the earth. A floating object in the vast universe."

"Think about it. One day eight years later, the hero suddenly discovered from a piece of news that the probe he was watching flying out of the atmosphere had reached Neptune, but that was not its destination. It is just one stop in its flight. The meaning of the detector's existence is to keep moving forward until it can no longer move forward."

Hikigaya Hachiman paused for a while, wanting to receive feedback from the other party.

"So... the male protagonist didn't actually stop moving forward? He was just like the detector. He looked confused, but in fact he never stopped. He also kept working hard to live, and life didn't stop. It doesn’t have to be a destination, just always moving forward.”

The more Kasumigaoka Shiyu spoke, the more determined her tone became.

"That's right, we all have to learn to reconcile with ourselves in order to live happier, right?"

Hikigaya Hachiman smiled and took a sip of black coffee with lots of sugar.Two years ago, he could still tolerate plain coffee, but gradually he needed to add more and more sugar.

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Chapter 107 "Teacher Hachiman is irreplaceable"

After having a formal club room, Hikigaya Hachiman had a much better time during the two hours after school. He no longer had to go to a public place like the library to worry about typing.

"Thank you very much, Yukinoshita-san, otherwise I really don't know how I would have spent the afternoon on a school day. Thank you."

One day in the second week of school, Hikigaya Hachiman, who was sitting in the club activity room typing, suddenly raised his head and said this to Yukinoshita Yukino, who was pouring him black tea.

"What's wrong with you? Do you have a fever?"

After pouring the tea, Yukino put her soft white hands on Hikigaya's forehead to confirm whether he was normal.

"...Let me tell you, this is obviously my true feelings suddenly bursting out. You can imagine that a child suddenly said "I love you" to his mother who was working one day, and it was probably like this A feeling.”

Hikigaya Hachiman felt that his true feelings were not understood by the other party and was very frustrated, but he did not push Yukino's hand away.

"Hmph, let me imagine saying 'I love you' to my mother. You have a sense of humor, Hikigaya-san."

Yukino held the teacup and said with a twitching corner of her mouth.

"Oh, forget it. Anyway, it would be great if you could feel my gratitude to you. Do you want to read the third volume of "New Participants"? I just wrote it."

Hikigaya Hachiman asked, pointing to his laptop.

The first volume of "New Participants" will officially begin serialization tomorrow, and the second volume has already been handed over to the magazine.Naturally, the two Yukinoshita sisters had already finished the first two volumes in advance and gave them high praise.

"Isn't this felt right away? From now on, you will have to collect more practical things like this to express your gratitude to me, Hikigaya-san."

Yukinoshita Yukino came directly to the computer and sat down, and began to read this most original manuscript.

Ever since Yukino graduated from junior high school and returned to Japan, she had never read Hachiman's novels in formal channels such as magazines or singles.Instead, there are various text documents that have just been saved, or original paper that has just been printed and is still hot, etc.Only reading this freshly baked manuscript can bring her a comfortable experience.

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After evaluating the contents of the first two chapters of "The New Participant", Literary Spring and Autumn Publishing House quickly came to the conclusion that this book will become a popular social mystery novel.It may not be as exciting as "Confessions" because of its more homely and short-lived narrative, but this kind of warm story will definitely attract readers as well.

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"Teacher Hachiman, this novel will definitely be popular. I believe that when Chapter 1 is serialized, people from NHK will come to you to discuss the adaptation."

Naho Imamura couldn't restrain her excitement during the discussion. She had a premonition that "ALL Reading" magazine would serialize another popular novel.

"Actually, I wrote it in a way that can be easily adapted into a TV series. The story of Detective Kaga must be made into a series. After the serialization of new participants is completed, I will also write some scripts for the Kaga series, and then I will directly If you send it to NHK for filming, it will not be serialized in the magazine."

Hikigaya Hachiman said that it was still necessary to tell Editor Imamura about this matter.

"Hey, that's such a pity. The popularity of this series will definitely reach its peak after "The New Participant". Wait, you write a script for NHK, what is the price they offer you?"

Naho Imamura suddenly realized something and asked immediately.

"Well, we haven't officially signed the contract yet, so this should be considered a commercial secret. But since you're asking from Editor Imamura, I can tell you secretly."

Hikigaya Hachiman said in a mysterious manner, and motioned for the other party to come closer.Naho Imamura was a little embarrassed, as it would easily seem like she was taking advantage of the other person, but driven by curiosity, she still put her ear closer.

"Six million!"

Imamura almost screamed.

"Shh, keep your voice down. If anyone hears this, I won't have the money!"

Hikigaya Hachiman whispered eagerly.

"Sorry, Mr. Hachiman. Well, I didn't expect NHK to be so generous. They really worked hard for ratings. But it's normal to think about it. Your "Malevolence" can get such high ratings even if it is broadcast in non-prime time. ratings, the name Hachiman alone is worth 500 million yen per episode."

Naho Imamura said with some admiration.

"Teacher Hachiman, the top salary for a well-known TV actor in the industry is only over 100 million yen per episode. This is already far ahead. Many ordinary actors can only get 10,000+ yen per episode. Come up here. It’s 600 million, and there’s probably a lot of room for growth in the future.”

Screenwriters have a very high status among Japanese drama crews, not to mention someone like Hikigaya Hachiman, who can not only provide excellent scripts, but also guarantee ratings.

The person in charge of NHK's TV drama production department once said: In the future, no one will be indispensable except Mr. Hachiman. Apart from Mr. Hachiman's salary, there is no cost that can be increased. The name Hachiman alone can guarantee that At least ten points in the ratings.

It can be said that the remuneration of 600 million yen for a single episode is just the beginning for Hikigaya Hachiman. The "Furuhata Jinsaburo" series he is about to write for NHK has created a ratings miracle in his previous life.The average ratings for its second, third seasons and special episodes are all above 25 points (in prime time, ten points is considered qualified, and above fifteen points is the high ratings level).

It can be said that with the blessing of Hachiman's fame in this life, the first season of "Furuhata Rensaburo" will definitely achieve extremely high popularity.When the second season is renewed, NHK will take the initiative to increase his salary without Hachiman having to propose it himself.

"NHK is investing in the future. They are willing to believe in my strength, so they directly offered me this price. It is the same as Wenyi Chunqiu, which directly offered me the highest royalty rate when I published my first book. The difference. Yes, royalty rates are capped in the industry, but screenwriter salaries are not.”

Hikigaya Hachiman said with a smile.

Moreover, after the TV series is broadcast, he only needs to make slight changes to the script to publish it as a film and television book, which will generate considerable income by then.

"Oh, it's a pity that our publishing house can only offer you 50 yen a month. In fact, not only you, Mr. Hachiman, but also many writers now like to directly write scripts for film and television dramas. The writers who are willing to serialize them in magazines are Yue They come less and less.”

Naho Imamura talked about a dilemma faced by literary magazines now, but there was nothing she could do about it.

"Don't worry, Editor Imamura. I still say the same thing, as long as you are in "All Readings" for one day, I will contribute to this magazine without interruption."

"Mr. Biqigu..."

Imamura Naho was speechless. She did something she had never dared to do before - she hugged Hikigaya Hachiman.

"Ahem...That doesn't have to be the case, Editor Imamura."

Hikigaya Hachiman was choked so hard that he couldn't breathe.

Chapter 108 "New Participants" received a strong response

Because Wenyi Chunqiu had a big banner at the previous book signing, and the follow-up publicity has not failed.Therefore, on April 22, the May issue of "All Readings" magazine was released, which was also the day when "New Participant" began to be serialized. In many newsstands, a rare group of readers lined up to buy the magazine.

The overall structure of the novel "New Participant" is that a murder case occurred in Chapter 1. The criminal police led by the protagonist Kaga witnessed various human situations while investigating various people related to the case. , the truth will come to light in the last chapter.

As for the serialization format of this work, the plan is to serialize the chapters before the investigation of the case in eight months. However, since the essence of the book lies in the treachery of the parents who witnessed and helped solve the case during the investigation, the truth turned out to be Relatively minor content.

There may be some comments that this writing method is putting the cart before the horse in mystery novels, but there is no doubt that readers will get a very good reading experience in the process of reading the serial.

"Everyone should have finished reading it. How do you feel about it?"

Hikigaya Hachiman sat in front of the center of a long table and asked the others sitting around the table.

After school on the afternoon of April 22, Hikigaya Hachiman said hello to Yukino. He did not go to the activity classroom of the service club. Instead, he went to the newly established "Mystery Literature Club" under the leadership of Kamiki-san. ".Now this club has seven members, who read various mystery novels here every day and exchange opinions with each other.

These members were naturally familiar with Mr. Hachiman's appearance, so when they saw Hikigaya Hachiman entering the door, they were all a little overwhelmed with excitement.

"Hello! Mr. Hachiman, I, we are about to read your "New Ginseng"!"

This is the current director of the Mystery Club. She is a sophomore in high school. Whether out of excitement or admiration, she uses honorifics for her seniors toward Hachiman.

When Hikigaya Hachiman explained that he came here today just to listen to everyone's opinions on the work "New Gathering", the members gradually calmed down. After all, if he could express his opinion that would make Hachiman-sensei shine , is the best way to let the other party remember you.

Since the minister took the initiative to give up his usual seat to Hikigaya Hachiman, Hikigaya Hachiman also took on the responsibilities of the minister.

"Teacher Hachiman, this story of yours is indeed very tender. Although I'm a little embarrassed, my glasses did get a little sore at the end."

This is the evaluation made by the female senior just now, and it can also represent the feelings of very emotional readers after reading Chapter 1 of "New Participants".

"Hikigaya-san, I think Chapter 1 of "The New Gatherer" seems to only tell a family story about the reconciliation between ancestors and grandchildren. In fact, the reasoning part is also very interesting. Your stories can always learn from this daily life. It’s really amazing to find the starting point to make inferences from the little things.”

Classmate Shenmu praised.

"Thank you for the compliment, Shenmu-san. In fact, the reasoning of the social school is like this. Since there is the word 'society', when creating, we must focus on daily life or social events, so that people can read the society with a sense of life. A good socialist is a school of reasoning. Well...it's just based on what I feel, there's no need to remember it."

Hikigaya Hachiman found that several members had taken out their notebooks and started recording what he said, which made him a little embarrassed.

"Any opinions you have can become valuable experiences for us, Mr. Hachiman. The original intention of establishing our club is not just for reading. We must also try to create in the future, otherwise this club will not be able to do anything." The results may be denied by the student union.”

Kamiki-san explained.

"Well...it seems that we are all the same. In fact, my own club also has this problem."

Hikigaya Hachiman said with a wry smile.

"What club is Hachiman-sensei in? We might be able to help you."

Another unknown member asked.

"Help? In fact, we want to help others. If you know a classmate who has any troubles, you can ask him to consult the service department to see if his troubles can be solved."

Hikigaya Hachiman replied.

In fact, the service club just has a name and a location. What we really want Teacher Hiratsuka to recognize is that he and Yukino still need to help their classmates solve problems.Only in this way was Hiratsuka Shizuka willing to officially become the instructor of the club, thus making the Service Department a formal club recognized by the school.Before this, Hikigaya Hachiman could not write with peace of mind because the association did not have legitimacy.

In the following time, Hikigaya and other club members discussed mystery literature for a long time. Hikigaya Hachiman had a strong accumulation of knowledge of classical mystery literature. By the end, many club members had memorized several chapters. Pages of notes, after he walked out of the club activity room, the club members stood at the door to watch him leave.

With a glowing face, Hikigaya Hachiman returned to the service club, preparing to go home from school with Yukino.