Chapter Thirty-Nine: Showdown!
Ranbu Reward, full name Edogawa Ranbu Reward.
This is a 47-year-old mystery novel award.
Although there is no official statement that this is the highest award for RB mystery novels, it should be the highest.
On top of such an award, on top of such a 47-year history.
There has never been an appearance of a novelist who is as shocking as Mr. Kigo.
Everyone, except for the reporters who kept pressing the shutter, were all stupid.
Even Tanaka, the editor-in-chief of Literature and Art Spring and Autumn, didn't know what to say for a while.
Finally, everyone relented.
"Wow! Si Guoyi! Teacher Ghost Wu is really extraordinary!"
"Kigo-sensei, you like Kamen Rider too!"
"I didn't expect Mr. Onigo to appear like this, it's so unexpected. ”
There were many discussions among the guests present, but everyone has already determined one thing, the Kamen Rider V3 in a suit that appeared in front of him should be Mr. Onigo.
Well, there is a sign-in area outside the door, and it must be that after writing the word "Ghost Go", you have to give an invitation card to have a chance to come in.
However, this appearance seems to be very much in line with the style of Mr. Onigo.
Although, no one knows what kind of style Ghost Go-sensei is, maybe everyone has read his novels, but no one knows what this person is like in reality.
The strange place is here.
Why do you think it's so much in line with Mr. Onigo?
Of course, this has a lot to do with Hisagi, but there must also be a deeper reason.
Some people should not have thought it through for a while.
"Ghost Go-sensei...... Kamen Rider ...... "Masami is the one who didn't think clearly.
But she also thinks it's a good fit.
What about the others?
The Ranbu Award is a long-established mystery novel award, and many famous mystery novelists have come out of this award.
Naturally, there is a strong jury.
The judging panel of the Ranbu Award is composed of five judges.
Among them, Hiroyuki Goki, a very veteran mystery novelist, is almost a regular member of the jury.
Ever since he became famous, he has been there every year.
In addition, Atoda Taka, who is also a well-known novelist, is now also a judge of the Naoki Award.
These two are absolute regulars, and this year is a little different, inviting a novelist who is very famous at the moment.
Miyuki Miyabe, the female writer is known as 'the daughter of Kiyohari Matsumoto'.
Shoji Shimada, who has always been active, has a great influence on today's mystery novels.
The last one is the winner of the last year's Ranbu Prize, the first vine melon.
The Ranbu Award is an award for mystery novels that encourage newcomers, that is to say, Shou Teng Guyu is indeed a newcomer author, but he is actually very old, born in 58.
"Brain Man" is his first work of fiction, and the first one won the Ranbu Award.
The five judges, of course, can't be silent at this time.
"Why are you dressed up in such a fancy costume? Is it disrespectful to Random Steps?"
Hiroyuki Gogi, as the oldest mystery novelist with the highest qualifications, is not surprising to say so.
Kigo was calm and not at all excited, and took a glass of wine from the waiter's tray.
He wears a helmet-like mask, but how can he drink it?
He just took it, and said, "Just to keep it mysterious, of course." ”
The sound is very strange, and everyone can understand it when they hear it.
A voice changer was used.
"Hah, it's so mysterious. Miyuki Miyabe, as the only woman among the judges, found it funny.
Onigo also let out a laugh, "Please believe me, I, Ghosto, have no disrespect for Ranbu rewards. And to Mr. Edogawa Ranbu, there is no disrespect. ”
Particular emphasis is placed on the Edogawa ranbu.
Many of the people present are mystery novelists, and they are naturally very good at reasoning.
Shimada Sho Sima Shang asked, "Why is it 'all disrespectful'? But you clearly conceal your true identity. ”
That's a good question, and it's what everyone wants to ask.
But I heard Kigo say, "Excuse me, what is the most proud of Mr. Edogawa Ranbu in his life?"
This question is strange.
Naturally, there are many answers.
It has been said that the work is loved.
Some say that the whimsy of mystery novels.
Some people also said that he laid the RB mystery novel and was the founder of the mountain.
"Hmph, what is your answer?" Gogi Kanyuki's anger did not subside.
Kigo, turning the wine glass in his hand, said very calmly: "I, Kigo, think that Mr. Edogawa Ranbu is most proud of making money by writing novels, in short, novels are big sellers. ”
It's funny, the old man Gogi Kanyuki was speechless for a while.
Adao Tiangao smiled at this time, "Teacher Ghosto, you're good, I think so too." ”
As soon as these words came out, Shoji Shimada, Miyuki Miyabe, and even Hiroyuki Goki couldn't help but nod.
Yes, it really is.
Mr. Edogawa Ranbu was indeed the founder of RB mystery novels, but in fact, his novels were criticized a lot at the time.
Most of these criticisms are talking about the smell of copper, what is too commercial, and so on.
But what does this mean?
Edogawa Ranbu's works were the most profitable at the time.
Even, the award itself is to use Mr. Ranbu's remuneration as a bonus support.
The first prize, 10 million yen, is real money.
It may not sound good, but Edogawa Ranbu's novel to make money must be what he wanted, and even the most proud.
But...
"What does this have to do with you hiding your true identity?" Shou Teng Guyu couldn't help but ask.
Kigo smiled and replied, "Shouto-sensei, you also use a pen name, right?"
Of course, which father would name his son 'melon head'.
Shou Teng Gua Yu has nothing to say.
Onigo continued, "A mysterious identity where no one knows who I am, then, will arouse the reader's curiosity. What is the real core of mystery novels? It is suspense, it is suspense, in fact, it is all about exploiting the curiosity of the reader. In this way, I use the mystery to sell more of my works, and today, I appear as a Kamen Rider, so please think for yourself, if Mr. Edogawa Ranbu is alive, will he scold me?"
As soon as these words came out, no one could contradict him.
"Mr. Kigo is so good. Masami listened, she couldn't interject at all, but it felt so powerful.
"I'm a novelist, I make a living from words, and anything that can make my work more profitable, as long as it doesn't violate the law of conscience, morality, and morality, then I'll try it." I'm sure that's true for all of you here, I'm just wearing a mask and that's it. ”
In this way, there is also a sense of humility.
The five judges didn't say much, they were all literati, and what they said was very reasonable.
So, let's go on.
"Hello, Mr. Kigo. ”
It's a little surprising that Ryoko Hirosue, the most popular person today, was the first to reach out to Kigo.
Is this going to be a friendly handshake?
Kigo didn't react.
This was even more unexpected.
Click-...... The shutter sounded continuously, and the reporters were happy.
Among them, there are naturally people from "Weekly Wenchun".
The ghost is Higashino Qiang, and at this time, what he saw was Mr. Keigo behind Ryoko Hirosue.
This dead ghost!
Mr. Keigo grimaced and was embarrassed.
Higashino is strong, can he still beat this guy?
I can't fight either.
Forget it.
Higashino Qiang came today, in fact, it was a decisive victory.
It is to compete with Takano and Akiichi on top of this drinking party.
So, Ryoko Hirosue's little hand was directly ignored by him, and he walked straight in front of Takano and Akira.
"Ghost Go-sensei. Kazuaki Takano held out his hand.
"Hello, Mr. Takano. Kigo also stretched out his hand.
It's so much fun for two people to shake each other.
Ryoko Hirosue just now, she ...... Angry.
However, Kigo immediately said, "Mr. Takano, I am very honored to have the opportunity to be shortlisted with Mr. in this Ranbu Award. ”
The words were very polite, and Kazuaki Takano also kept nodding yes.
And Onigo next, but the conversation changed, "If you want to talk about this random step award, it seems that at present, only the works of me and Mr. Takano are interesting, and the others have no chance." ”
Hey, that's interesting.
Many people present have watched "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", isn't Ghost Wu very similar to Cao Mengde?
So, what's next?
"Mr. Takano, I have something to say, for the sake of me to get the Ranbu reward, and for the sake of my philosophy. ”
Kazuaki Takano asked, "Kigo-sensei, do you want to point out the shortcomings of my work?"
"And that's not all. ”
"Oh, so what's more?"
But I heard Onigo say: "My latest work, "Dragon Sakura", I don't know if Mr. Takano has seen it?"
Kazuaki Takano nodded.
Ghost Wu, said: "Very good, what I want to say is very simple, that is two words, fair!"
In an instant, the scene was silent.
We all know that the key is coming.
What the hell is this guy going to say?
Click, click, flash, reporters, all on their faces with excited looks.
Today, it's worth the trip!
"I have read Takano Sensei's "Thirteen Steps", and it is indeed an excellent work, and the reasoning plot in it is almost impeccable.
However, there are many truths in this novel that I cannot agree with.
I'll just talk about it, this so-called truth is to abolish death!"
Oppose the abolition of death.
That's what Ghost Go-sensei meant.
It should be said that such an idea is not a problem in the hearts of individuals, but at this time, the public opinion of RB, especially many celebrities, mostly supports the abolition of death.
RB is a society that is very conformist, and many people will not say anything even if they have objections in their hearts.
The silent majority, that's all.
Mr. Onigo, a clear opposition.
That's pretty impressive, isn't it?
Masami was stunned at this time.
"Ghost Go-sensei, I will always support you!" Of course, I didn't dare to shout.
She actually doesn't understand the truth of abolishing death, but such a charismatic teacher is not a human being.
"Why?!" Kazuaki Takano couldn't help but speak.
But I heard Onigo say: "Because the death penalty represents fairness!"
This statement,People can't help but think of Ghost Go's new serial,"Dragon Sakura"。。。
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