Crossover Anime: The Heroine is in Trouble? I Take Advantage of the Situation

With Ichiro Suzuki's full support, just one week later, a bombshell announcement ignited the entire Japanese publishing and literary world.

Iwanami Bunko's annual masterpiece—Seiji Fujiwara's latest work, *The Devotion of Suspect X*, is coming soon! A masterpiece that will move logic to tears and inspire self-sacrifice!

This promotional trailer, overflowing with praise, was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up huge waves.

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Shueisha.

Editor-in-Chief Masao Tanaka was holding a strategic meeting to vie for the Naoki Prize with great enthusiasm.

"Our main rivals this year are still Watanabe from Kodansha and that newcomer from Shinchosha. Our ace author, Miyazaki, has produced an extremely high-quality work this time, so we have a very good chance of winning..."

He analyzed the situation with great confidence.

Just then, a young editor burst in with a tablet computer in hand, looking rather strange: "Editor-in-chief... take a look at this."

Masao Tanaka accepted it with displeasure, but when he saw the glaring promotional poster for Iwanami Bunko, his smile instantly froze.

The entire conference room was completely silent.

"Fujiwara Seiji... how could he... and from Iwanami Bunko?!"

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the other side.

The private study of the famous author, Takikawa Yasushi.

Takashi Takigawa, the ace of Sanseido, is also the top favorite for this year's Naoki Prize.

He was in a meeting with his editor to discuss how to generate media buzz for his award-winning new work.

"...This time, the theme is to highlight 'the redemption of humanity,' which suits the judges' tastes very well..."

Before he could finish speaking, a news notification popped up on his assistant's phone.

The assistant glanced at it, his expression changed drastically, and he handed the phone to Takikawa Kyo.

After reading the news, Takikawa Kyo was stunned for a long time, then waved his hand and said in a hoarse voice, "...Let's end today's meeting here."

He dismissed everyone and sat alone in his study, looking out the window. The entire conference room fell into a deathly silence.

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Akito Ito, a young writer hailed as a "literary comet".

He saw the message on his social media, along with concerned inquiries from his fans.

He smiled nonchalantly and replied, "There's no need for you to worry. Iwanami Bunko's promotions have always been exaggerated. The quality of a work isn't determined by hype. We'll see."

But behind the scenes, things were already incredibly tense.

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They never expected that a work by Seiji Fujiwara would emerge as a surprise contender in this year's Naoki Prize selection!

Two weeks later, The Devotion of Suspect X was officially released.

It was like a literary storm that swept across the entire Japanese world in an instant.

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Shueisha editorial office.

Masao Tanaka and his protégé, the star author Miyazaki, each held a copy of "The Devotion of Suspect X".

The office was filled with smoke, and the atmosphere was terribly oppressive.

From afternoon to evening, the two remained silent, the only sounds being the turning of pages and the flickering of a lighter.

When Mr. Miyazaki closed the last page, he seemed to have all his strength drained away, collapsing onto the sofa. The ashtray on the table was already overflowing with cigarette butts.

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After a long silence, he spoke in an extremely bitter and hoarse voice: "...Tanaka-san, let's give up on this award."

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at the same time.

Takikawa Kyo's study.

After finishing the book, he locked himself in his study and didn't come out all night.

His wife and assistant waited anxiously outside the door, but could only hear sighs coming from inside.

The following day, Takikawa Kyo announced through his publisher that he was experiencing creative difficulties and would be going into seclusion for six months to refine his work, declining visitors.

Everyone understands that this is just a respectable excuse.

This actually means giving up all award selections.

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In the apartment of Akito Ito, the "literary comet".

Akito Ito began reading this book with a critical eye.

But the further you read, the more you see his expression change, from initial disdain to solemnity, and finally to pallor.

When he saw that shocking ending, he could no longer maintain his pride.

"hateful!"

He slammed the book shut with a loud "bang," his eyes filled with nothing but utter frustration.

My heart was hanging in the air and I was completely dead.

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At that very moment, in a sudden turn of events in the literary world, Seiji Fujiwara's phone began to ring incessantly.

Aida and Machida from Shinazugawa, along with Utaha and Eriri, each called to congratulate him.

They had all watched "The Devotion of Suspect X" and expressed their admiration.

Finally, a familiar number called.

It is Professor Kenji Yamada.

The old professor's tone was full of emotion and shock: "Fujiwara-kun, we old guys have all read your work... I can only say, you are a monster, a monster."

He paused, then said, "We all agree that it would be a disgrace to the Naoki Prize not to award this prize."

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Simultaneously.

He inadvertently revealed that three of his old friends at the Hokkaido literary gathering happened to be judges for this year's event.

Seiji Fujiwara understood the implication, and his eyes flashed: "Haha, Professor, you flatter me."

But this isn't about personal favors; it's about the absolute quality of the work, which completely surpasses this year's competition.

The judges went along with it.

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One week from now.

"The Devotion of Suspect X" is like an insurmountable mountain, dominating all the news headlines.

It put immense pressure on its competitors, leaving them struggling to breathe.

However, when faced with such a life-changing honor as the Naoki Prize, there are always those who are unwilling to give it up.

After all, literary awards are never just a competition of the quality of the works.

Kikunoi, a high-class restaurant in Ginza.

Inside the private room, the air was filled with the exquisite aroma of top-quality kaiseki cuisine.

Shueisha's editor-in-chief, Masao Tanaka, with a broad smile, poured a glass of top-grade Juyondai sake for Osamu Inukai, a veteran critic with considerable influence on the judging panel.

His star author, Miyazaki, sat upright like a reserved student.

"Inukai-sensei, I would appreciate your feedback on Miyazaki-kun's new work, 'The Monument to the Falling Cherry Blossoms.'" Tanaka Masao adopted an extremely humble posture.

Inukai Osamu, an elderly man in his sixties with his hair neatly combed, squinted as he took a sip of sake and said slowly, "Miyazaki-kun's works have always been of a very high standard. That unique beauty of mono no aware is the best among the younger generation."

Miyazaki quickly bowed and said, "Thank you for your kind words, teacher!"

Inukai Osamu, however, abruptly changed the subject, picking up a piece of tuna belly and saying casually, "But... have you guys read that book from Iwanami Bunko lately? 'The Devotion of Suspect X'... Tsk, that young man named Fujiwara Seiji is simply an anomaly. His writing is filled with cold logic and burning love. Truly... a formidable young talent, a truly formidable young talent!"

He changed the subject, never mentioning any promises regarding supporting "The Monument to Falling Cherry Blossoms".

After the meal, Miyazaki and Tanaka were left with nothing but frustration and an expensive bill.

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The residence of a renowned literary figure.

The president of Sanseido personally brought a box of top-quality Gyokuro from Shizuoka to visit Daigo Matsumoto, a literary giant who had retired but whose students and friends filled the judging panel.

The two sat facing each other in the quaint tea room, where Matsumoto Daigo personally prepared tea for the president. The entire process was smooth and Zen-like.

"Matsumoto-sensei, you've also seen Watanabe-kun's work, 'Tokyo Elegy.' We believe it may be the culmination of his career..." The president of Kodansha spoke earnestly.

Matsumoto Daigo slowly poured the tea into two teacups, handed one to the other, picked up his own cup, gently blew on it, and said softly, "I've read Watanabe-kun's work; it's very good. It's just that he's had bad luck."

He paused, looked up at the president, his eyes calm and unwavering: "But Seiji Fujiwara... this young man is unreasonable."

With just one sentence, all avenues of retreat were sealed off. The president held the scalding bowl of tea, yet felt his hands and feet grow cold.

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A column in a literary monthly.

A critic who was on good terms with Akito Ito, the "literary comet," published an article entitled "On the Depth of Literature and the Accumulation of Age."

Although the article does not name names, it subtly implies that Seiji Fujiwara's works are technically proficient but lack depth, attempting to salvage Akito Itō's declining reputation from another angle.

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However, instead of resonating with the public, the article was met with ridicule after its publication.

It was quickly suppressed by an invisible force.

Fuzuigawa Bunko.

With the release of Seiji Fujiwara's new work, "The Devotion of Suspect X," it has generated astonishing buzz and is of excellent quality.

Even those in power couldn't sit still any longer.

Ryuji Aida approached Seiji Fujiwara again, and this time, his attitude was more humble than ever.

"Professor Fujiwara, you're currently highly regarded by everyone, but precisely because of this, some people might try to sabotage you out of jealousy. Our group's public relations department has prepared some 'operational' plans and hopes to strengthen our communication with the judges to ensure everything goes smoothly..."

“Editor-in-Chief Aida,” Seiji Fujiwara interrupted him, a playful smile on his face, “is not necessary.”

"But……"

“Those little tricks are harmless,” Seiji Fujiwara said calmly. “If you are truly sincere, why not upgrade our future cooperation agreement? I believe my value is more than that.”

Aida Ryuji was taken aback by this sudden business negotiation and looked at him with suspicion.

I have absolutely no idea that at this crucial moment, Seiji Fujiwara has the leisure to concern himself with such a "trivial matter" as the contract.

“This…” Aida Ryuji wanted to say something more.

"Aida-san, just watch and see." Fujiwara Seiji didn't give him a chance to continue speaking.

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soon.

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