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Nanako Togada looked at the TV screen nervously, and when she saw Kei Fujiwara appeared on the screen, she subconsciously clenched her fists.

Will "White Night Walk" win the Naoki Award?

She actually hoped that Sima Keita would win the award from the bottom of her heart, because she really liked this novel so much, and she herself was very attached to Sima Keita.

Thinking of this, she rubbed the book "White Night Journey" on her lap, and suddenly opened it, and there was a sentence on the title page:

"I wish you a happy life. Besides, you look better in person than on TV - Sima Keita."

Looking at that sentence, Togada Nanako's cheeks turned slightly red. She only saw this line of writing after returning home. She was so surprised at the time that she even felt like a deer bumping into each other.

It turns out he recognized me...

Nanako Togada had a sweet smile on her face, but as the sound from the TV came, she slightly suppressed her smile and stared at the TV screen with a serious expression.

"Thank you to all members of the media for coming, and thank you for your attention to the Akutagawa Prize and the Naoki Prize. It is because of your support that Japan's literary career can thrive to this day. Here, I would like to express my gratitude to you."

The first person to take the stage to deliver a speech was Hattori Junzan, Japan's most famous master of Honkoku reasoning, the king of bestsellers and the president of the Mystery Novel Association, with profound qualifications.

"I have been nominated for the Naoki Prize four times, and finally won the highest award for popular literature the last time. Although in the first three times, after each failure, I would repeatedly emphasize to the media: The award is not important, I am here for the readers.

For writing... But when I actually won the Naoki Prize, I suddenly changed my mind: the Naoki Prize is quite important for a writer, especially a popular novelist."

There was laughter from the audience, and the camera panned over Kei Fujiwara who was smiling. After seeing this, Nanako Togada also subconsciously smiled.

"The Naoki Prize represents the mainstream literary world's recognition of a writer. If you have ever won the Naoki Prize, then remember, maybe you will never be able to kiss the cheek of the goddess of art in your life, but it is true that at some point in your life

At one moment, your fingertips brushed against the skirt of the goddess. And the moment that brushed against the skirt, it was also the moment when a writer awakened to his divinity."

There were bursts of applause from the audience.

"I have been a judge for the Naoki Prize. Oh, to be honest, being a judge is really a headache. Facing five masterpieces, I have to choose the most outstanding one. It is like facing five stunning beauties.

In the end, I can only marry one person."

"Fortunately, I am not a judge this time. I am just acting as a sounding board, responsible for conveying the judges' opinions on the works. The name of the Naoki Prize winner is on the card in my hand. I haven't opened it yet.

, so even I don’t know his name now. As for the Akutagawa Prize..."

Hattori Junshan paused and said, "This year's situation is quite special, so I would like to ask Mr. Fujiwara to come on stage and explain it in person."

As soon as the word Fujiwara was spoken, Fujiwara Kei was startled and subconsciously moved his buttocks. Itagaki Kazuhiko quickly pressed his shoulders and said in a deep voice: "It's not you, it's Fujiwara Ryosaku."

Ryosaku Fujiwara is a famous Japanese pure literature writer. He is over 70 years old this year and is also one of the judges of the Akutagawa Prize.

Fujiwara Ryosaku came on stage, took the microphone and said: "I'm sorry, no one won the Akutagawa Prize this year."

As soon as these words came out, the audience was in an uproar, and the cameras in the hands of media reporters kept flashing.

"None of the shortlisted works this time has reached the level that can win the Akutagawa Prize. I and the other four judges do not want this Akutagawa Prize to be the worst in history, so we collectively decided to make this Akutagawa Prize The Akutagawa Prize will be held in a vacant round.”

After saying that, Fujiwara Ryosaku bowed to the audience and walked downstairs.

The clever media reporters pointed their cameras at the five shortlisted authors. The five shortlisted authors for the Akutagawa Prize were all applauding stiffly at this moment, with awkward and helpless smiles on their faces.

"As expected of a national award... so strict..." Nanako Togada murmured.

"Five of you, don't be sad. Failure is the only way for every writer to climb the tower of literature. You know, I have failed four times! So don't be upset."

After briefly comforting the five unlucky ones, Hattori Junshan continued: "Okay, then I will announce the recipients of the Naoki Award now, but before that, I have to take a look."

As he said this, Hattori Junshan made a somewhat surprised expression, but it was 90% fake. Fujiwara Kei smiled. He had always heard that Mr. Hattori was old but had a funny personality. When I saw him today, he certainly lived up to his reputation.

He must already know the result, only a fool would believe that he is just looking at the cards in his hand.

But Togada Nanako believed it. She stared at the TV screen nervously and subconsciously said: Shima Keita, Shima Keita...

"This result is really surprising, but not because the work won the award, but because of the identity of the author..."

Hattori Junshan gave up, and then his eyes swept over the faces of the five shortlisted writers for the Naoki Prize: "The works that won this Naoki Prize are——"

"Sima Guitai, "White Night Journey", congratulations."

Fujiwara Kei pursed his lips. He had expected all kinds of results, whether he won or not won, or everyone failed like the Akutagawa Prize, so he didn't show too much surprise.

It seems that the situation in this world has changed... You must know that in the parallel world "White Night Walk" was unsuccessful, it was not until Keigo Higashino came up with the award harvester "The Devotion of Suspect X" that he won the Naoki Award in one fell swoop.

Itagaki Kazuhiko almost screamed out in excitement, and slapped Kei Fujiwara on the shoulder, asking him to quickly come to the stage to receive the award. The moment "Byakuya Go" was uttered, the eyes of Shimada sitting not far away were filled with excitement. The last bit of light was extinguished, and he leaned back on the chair with his eyes closed, as if he had fainted.

A trace of disappointment flashed across Ikema Watanabe's face, but he still politely extended his hand to Kei Fujiwara: "Teacher Keita Sima, congratulations."

"Thank you." Fujiwara Kei straightened his clothes and walked to the stage. Hattori Junshan said into the microphone: "Why is it surprising to me that "White Night Walk" was awarded? It is obviously such an excellent masterpiece. That is Because the author of "White Night Journey", Shima Keita, is only 23 years old this year, a graduate who has just left school. He broke the record of the youngest Naoki Prize winner at 24 years old. And this is his first work in his life, It’s really enviable.”

Before Kei Fujiwara took the stage, a staff member handed him a hardcover book of "White Night Walk" for display in front of media personnel.

Kei Fujiwara held "White Night Walk" with both hands on his chest. The flashlights under the stage were flashing. At this time, the staff thoughtfully moved a chair and Kei Fujiwara sat down.

What follows will be a conversation lasting about an hour...probably answering questions from reporters and sharing creative experiences.

"Teacher Sima Keita, when did you start writing novels?"

"Teacher Sima Keita, why did you choose the genre of social novels?"

“Do you have anything to say to the readers?”

"Some people have questioned that the plot of "White Night Journey" is too simple and has lost the essence and charm of mystery novels. Do you have anything to reply?"

Most of the questions have actually been asked before...but just now Kei Fujiwara answered as a finalist, but now he has to answer as a recipient.

The flashlights were so dazzling that Kei Fujiwara's eyes couldn't bear the repeated bombardments. He blinked uncontrollably and secreted tears. Unfortunately, he didn't have the ability of South Korean idols to remain calm in the face of flashlights.

Dazzling flashlights, aggressive questions... Anyone facing these two at the same time will feel uncomfortable and twisted. But if you want to gain fame and fortune, you have to endure even the most uncomfortable things. What does it matter? It's just a little bit of trouble...

Thinking of this, Kei Fujiwara opened his eyes wide, straightened his back, and answered reporters' questions in an orderly manner.

At the same time, Togada Nanako was rolling around on the sofa in excitement in front of the TV.

"Great, Teacher Sima won the award! Long live "White Night Journey"!!!"