Higashino took the plane to the United States, but in fact, Japan is a place of chicken feathers.

Last month, at a very sensitive time, the current prime minister did something that can be said to be desane.

It caused a very big storm.

Anyone who knows the situation in Japan knows that although it is still relatively calm at the moment, it is definitely all sides fighting in secret.

What exactly will happen, no one knows.

In the literary world, the two old men felt that they had to keep their power.

In the Spring and Autumn Publishing House of Literature and Art, all the members of the Literature Promotion Association gathered again.

It is important to know that the office of the Literature Promotion Association is still located in this publishing house.

"Where's that guy's new work?

"This ...... I've heard that there should be, and it doesn't seem to be one yet. ”

"Oh, are you going to attack with two works this time?"

"What if there are two films? It seems that in the current situation, there are no particularly outstanding works. ”

The two old men, Atoda and Gogi Kanyuki, what they discussed was what they didn't like the most.

The work of Onigo.

It's only September, so it's still early, but what works will come out of Onigo this time, and how they will deal with it, we have to think about it first.

After all, all the means and words that can be used have been used before.

What can I do this time?

Gogi Kuanzhi couldn't help but sigh, "Alas~ Actually, this guy Onigo, as long as he can come over and talk to the two of us, it's over." ”

When Ah Dao Tian Gao heard this, he nodded, "That's right, that's right." ”

Yes, the two of them couldn't pull their faces at the moment.

There's nothing they can do, it's just frozen at the moment, if the two of them can condescend, it will be equivalent to losing themselves, or losing very badly.

In fact, the two of them have been a little shaken, that is, they can lose, but they can't lose too badly.

Because if it goes on like this, Onigo will always not be able to get the Naoki Award, and his works will always be sought after, sold, sold or something, and the authority of the Naoki Award will be greatly questioned.

There was a person before, and he was Haruki Murakami.

However, Mr. Murakami has a unique point that can be used by guys like Ishihara.

Japanese people, especially Japanese people in general, don't like Haruki Murakami very much, and maybe people don't hate his work, but there are many people who don't like Murakami himself.

And Mr. Murakami himself is also indulgent, he seems to be competing, and has repeatedly said that he has never read Japanese literary and artistic works, and all he reads are European and American masterpieces.

In addition, he is now living overseas all year round, and ordinary people in Japan look down on him even more.

However, the ghost is different!

Onigo is very popular with the Japanese, and is even called the Japanese Lu Xun by many people.

Fortunately, this kid didn't float to the point where he even dared to recognize this.

So, there is a big difference between Kigo and Mr. Murakami, the two of them.

In addition, there is a huge problem with this issue of Naoki Awards.

"Miyabe-sensei, how about the other works?"

"This ......"

Miyuki Miyabe, as the backbone of the Literature Promotion Association, naturally came.

Well, this backbone she herself understands what is going on.

But Atoda Taka's question is very interesting.

Other works.

What are other works?

Of course, it's a work other than Mr. Onigo.。

But this issue, it seems to be very difficult.

"Is it really not yet?" Kwaichi Goki understood.

That's right!

In the second half of 2006, the 136th Naoki Prize, so far, I haven't seen any good works.

I won't talk about Mr. Ghost's.

Other of the most high-profile works are Miyabe-sensei's new work "Nameless Poison".

The entire Japanese literary world this year, except for the work of Ghost Go, is this new work by Miyabe Sensei.

As the queen of reasoning, this new work is a hot seller on the shelves, which is needless to say.

But, it could also be because of this.

There is Ghost Go-sensei, and there is Miyabe-sensei.

Then when other families saw this situation, especially the famous ones, most of them endured it first.

Wait and send out the book.

Like what...

"I heard that Kaoru Kitamura still has a new work to be published, but he said that he would revise it again. ”

"What are you afraid of?!"

Kaoru Kitamura is also a well-known family, and he has not won the Naoki Award.

That's right, Atoda Takashi and Gogi Kanyuki originally had a way to deal with it.

If you don't have a ghost, you can find someone else.

It's a pity that Mr. Miyabe has already won the Naoki award, and no matter how strong this "Nameless Poison" is, it will no longer be discussed.

Kaoru Kitamura had a chance, but he didn't send a book.

How good is that?

Teacher Miyabe naturally understood this situation, and then looked at the faces of the two seniors, she couldn't help the smile on her face, but also said: "It's better to take the ghost." ”

That's right, just forget it.

The old faces of Atoda Takataka and Goki Kuanyuki were slightly red.

"Actually, it's not aimed at him as a person! He, how old is he this year?"

Adao Tiangao's words are reasonable.

The youngest winner of the Naoki Prize was a woman who won the prize in 1940 at the age of 22 years and 10 months.

However, she was not alone in winning the award this time, and she had special circumstances at that time.

Tsutsumi Chiyo, and at that time this surname belonged to the nobility.

In this way, everyone knows the situation of the ghost in their hearts.

Higashino is the strongest, a student of Toshi, at present, it should not be more than 22 years old!

How can people accept winning the Naoki Award at such a young age?

Anyway, Atoda Takashi and Gogi Kanyuki, the two of them have a consideration for power, and in addition, there is another consideration for age.

At least for a few more years.

So, what about the three new entrants?

Jiro Asada expressed his opinion, "Well, let's extend the time." ”

Miyagi Tani Masamitsu immediately followed and said: "It makes sense, extend the time and give more potential artists the opportunity to publish their works." ”

Beibu Qiansan frowned and said, "You can't open the skylight." ”

Yes, it is much better to extend the time than not to be able to evaluate the results.

The two of them, Takataka Atoda and Kanyuki Goki, exchanged glances with each other.

What do you do?

Just as they were pondering it, a big piece of news exploded in Japan.

......

New York, Big Sister on Broadway.

Higashino wore a black coat and held a newspaper in his hand.

Looking at it, the corners of his mouth curled slightly.

Sure enough, the guy was finished.

But the focus today is not on the newspapers.

"Saikyo, I'm here early. ”

"Hello Mr. Murakami, I'm younger, I should have arrived earlier. ”

"Haha, yes, come on, I'll show you the way"

"Thank you, Mr. Murakami. ”

"You're welcome. ”

Mr. Murakami appeared, dressed in a rather ordinary shirt, and from the outside, no one believed that he was one of the few writers in the world today.

Higashino followed Mr. Murakami into a steakhouse.

Everything else is easy to say here in the United States, but it's just food...... Thermal explosion.

As far as Higashino Qiang's experience in the United States in the past few days, he has already learned a lot.

It is said that Chinese vegetable oil is big and unhealthy, and some people advocate Western food and say it is healthy.

But Higashino must say that this is a fart.

The oil used in Chinese cuisine is big, which is true, stir-frying, it is true that a lot of oil is used, but after eating, a lot of oil is on the plate.

What about Western food?

Especially in the United States, not to mention anything else, just the vegetable salad, the salad dressing in it, that is, oil plus egg yolk and vinegar, and various seasonings are stirred, the key is that when you eat it, you eat it all in your stomach.

Not to mention those dishes with cheese and a lot of oil.

Once you eat it, you will know that there is no oil on the plate, because the oil has entered the stomach.

Not to mention the excess amount of sugar...

Relatively speaking, in the United States, hamburgers are definitely a healthy food.

The steak is still relatively good, at least you don't have to surprise the oil.

Today, eating is not the point.

Higashino Qiang and Mr. Murakami sat down, and it didn't take long to see two white men enter, one with a square face, angular and wearing glasses, and the other chubby, a common American body type.

"It's nice to meet you, this is 'ghostme'. ”

"I'm also very happy, Mr. Stephen King. ”

With a square face, he shook hands with Higashino very warmly, and it was Stephen King.

That's right, today's meal is for everyone to get to know each other.

All four sat down, and the conversation quickly got to the point.

"That one was really good. ”

"Thank you, Mr. Kim. ”

"Haha...... I really didn't expect you to be so young. ”

"Still thanks. ”

"Don't thank you, you Japanese have too many courtesies. ”

"Well, in fact, I am Chinese. ”

"Really?"

"Uh-huh. ”

Higashino's English is okay, and he chats with Stephen King, so he can be regarded as keeping up.

In reality, the speed of English is really much faster than that of American dramas or something.

Higashino is a little struggling, but fortunately, Mr. Murakami is here.

Everyone was very happy until the steak was served.

At this point, Mr. Ginsman opened up another topic.

"If you have a chance to win an award this time, Mr. Higashino, will you be able to appear like this?"

What does this look like?

Higashino Qiang understood as soon as he heard it, that is, he wanted to let the ghost teacher 'ghostme' show his true identity.

This United States is really a bit powerful.

But Higashino smiled.

"I'm sorry. ”

That's the answer to 'ghostme'.

The steak was still rattling, but the atmosphere was stiff.

......

Open the door to the hotel with your key card.

Higashino Qiang, who came back with a belly of steak, was immediately arranged.

"Welcome back. ”

"Hey, that ......"

"What's the matter? Let's change into slippers first. ”

"It's, okay. ”

Haruka-chan gave slippers like a little wife, and she was very gentle.

After Higashino changed his shoes, he was immediately removed from his coat.

Well, it's still Haruka-chan.

Higashino had no choice, so he had to come to the living room to rest regularly.

Just sat down on the couch...

Haruka-chan helped turn on the TV.

"You ......" Higashino Qiang didn't know what to say.

"Hey...... Isn't it good?" Haruka-chan had a smile on her face.

"It's good, but it's ......" Higashino wanted to get the remote control.

"Higashino-kun, what's the but?" Haruka-chan won't give it.

"This service??" Higashino Qiang was about to snatch the remote control further.

That's right, he didn't want to enjoy the service.

However, Haruka-chan would like to provide this service.

So, one robbed and the other hid.

It didn't take long for the two of them to become in a strange pose.

Higashino is strong on top, Haruka-chan is on the bottom.

"Higashino-kun, you're in a hurry. ”

"Ahem......"

made a big red face, and at this moment, Higashino Qiang was reciting the 26-letter mantra in his heart.

ABCDEF...... G。

Really!

No, it's a strange size in Japan.

It's not that big, but it has to be that big......

Higashino hurriedly shook his head, ready to return to his normal posture.

But Haruka-chan tugged at his collar.

"Higashino-kun, I know you're very good, you won't let a helpless girl like me, with poor English, be alone in a place like New York~"

Oh, and exhaled.

Some people say that exhalation is like an orchid.

Maybe that's what it looks like.

However, Higashino felt more ...... G, or G.

That's right, when I was at Newark Airport before, I still didn't make up my mind, so the two of them are now in such a state.

Haruka-chan, a 'helpless' girl, during her time in New York, she lived with Higashino-kun.

Then, correspondingly, Haruka-chan is also a reasonable person.

Hand over your slippers, turn on the TV, and...

Well, it's like a little Japanese wife.

With such a little wife, can Higashino Qiang withstand it?

But at this time, an international news item was broadcast on the television.

Japanese Prime Minister Shimono...

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