Hikigaya wants to be a novelist

Like Yukinoshita Haruno, many readers who have read the first volume of "Confessions" were shocked by the short 20,000 words. In the Internet age, people can share excellent works more conveniently and are willing to express their opinions. On the afternoon of the same day, many netizens began to promote the book on Twitter, including some well-known accounts, some of which were naturally published by Bungeishunju Publishing House.

At five o'clock in the afternoon, Hikigaya received a call from Imamura Naho.

" Mr Hachiman , I have good news. Your "Confessions" has begun to gain popularity online. This month's print run of the magazine is expected to hit a new high in recent years. This is all thanks to you. On behalf of " All Readings" magazine, I would like to express my gratitude to you. "

Naho Imamura's tone, not only because the novel she was responsible for as an editor was sure to become a hit, but also because she had long been a fan of Hikigaya, and seeing her favorite mystery novel being widely recognized made her happier even than her career success.

" I'm so ashamed that I couldn't cooperate with your company to do more publicity. I can only ask you to take more care of other aspects. "

He said with a little embarrassment.

According to the practice of previous years , the winning writers of the Newcomer Award should accept an interview to talk about the creative process and their own things to satisfy the curiosity of readers. These contents will be published after the winning works as supplementary reading content. However, since Hikigaya is still a junior high school student, he does not have enough free time, and his young age is not suitable for overexposure. After repeated consideration, the publishing house finally gave up letting Hachiman accept the interview, which was also in line with Hikigaya's own idea.

" Please don't blame yourself, Mr. Hachiman. This is what we should do. We all think that you are not old enough to accept such an interview. "

Naho Imamura said hurriedly.

" Editor Imamura , are you free this Saturday? Perhaps we can meet up. I want to discuss some ideas for my new work. "

Hikigaya invited her. Although he had the memory of his past life, it was still difficult for him to work behind closed doors without the golden finger. He needed someone who could listen to his ideas and give reasonable suggestions. At present, it seemed that Editor Imamura was the best choice.

" Of course, no problem! Mr. Hachiman, if you have any ideas about new works, I'll be there for you any time! "

As an avid fan of mystery novels Naturally, Naho Imamura would not refuse the invitation of a reasoning genius, and she was also Mr. Hachiman's nominal editor, and she was just going there to carry out normal work coordination.

It was Saturday, and in Chiba City, already at the end of October, there were signs of winter.

Hikigaya and Imamura Naho met was the cafe in Ginza that Hikigaya had been to before. The environment was quiet and beautiful, very suitable for two people to talk about things together.

Naho Imamura was still wearing a standard female office lady outfit, which showed off her excellent body shape, and her legs were wrapped in flesh-colored pantyhose. Hachiman did not wear his business glasses like he did in the previous two meetings, and showed Naho Imamura his original dead fish eyes without reservation.

" ... Mr. Hachiman , to be honest, I still prefer you with glasses. "

Naho Imamura said frankly that she began to miss the handsome young man she first met. The appearance of Hachiman in front of her has not changed much, but his temperament is completely different.

" This is my true self. I think our future cooperation and meetings will last for a long time. It is better for you to show my true face to Editor Imamura. "

Hikigaya said as he took out the laptop he had just bought and placed it on the table.

" The overall length of my new work will be similar to Confessions, but may be a little shorter, less than 120,000 words. I initially plan to publish it in the April issue of All Readings next year, which is one month after the serialization of Confessions ends. After all, Confessions was published immediately after the February issue, so it's always good to leave a gap. "

Hikigaya informed Imamura Naho of the serialization plan for his new work.

" I think it makes sense, Mr. Hachiman. I think the new serialization and publication can also replicate the experience of "Confessions". "

Now the publication sample of "Confessions" has been printed. Although it is only the first edition, the final sales effect will not make much difference.

" The name of this work is Malice. It will be a more traditional mystery novel, with only one case from beginning to end. I haven't started writing yet, but here is an outline. Editor Imamura, you can take a look at it first. "

Naho Imamura took the outline handed to her by Hikigaya and began to study it carefully.

" Mr. Hachiman , are you saying that the murderer in this case has been arrested only one-third of the way through the plot? "

Imamura felt incredible .

" Yes , the main part of this novel will be used to reveal the murderer's motive. It is better to say that most of the content in the novel will exist to pave the way for the murderer's motive, and the murder case will be a foil. "

Hikigaya replied.

" I think this is a very bold breakthrough. No one has ever written such a mystery novel before. Mr. Hachiman, I am looking forward to your creation. "

Just looking at the outline doesn't reveal any highlights, but having seen how powerful Hikigaya's writing is, Naho Imamura chose to fully trust his abilities.

" Then Editor Imamura, after I finish writing each chapter, I will send you an electronic version via email. I'll have to trouble Editor Imamura to help me steer the wheel to prevent me from losing control and writing too erratically. "

" You are too modest, Mr. Hachiman. You completed "Confessions" perfectly by yourself. "

Naho Imamura was very proud, because this meant that she could see Mr. Hachiman's manuscript before that annoying school girl, or so it seemed ...

" Oh, I forgot to tell Editor Imamura that Ms. Machida has also been asking me to update my work recently. She said she would use all her experience as an editor to help me with my writing. "

" She, is she worthy? She knows nothing about detective novels ! "

Naho Imamura suddenly lost her previous reserve.

She behaved exactly as Hikigaya had imagined, and that was exactly the effect he wanted.

" Mr. Hachiman , I will prove with my actions that my professional ability is far superior to that woman's. This is the confidence that All Readings magazine has given me! "

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