February 26th, the fourth day of the first lunar month.

It stands to reason that it's still winter in the Northern Hemisphere.

However, there is no winter atmosphere on Okinawa anymore.

Of course, don't underestimate the climate on the island, it's also very scary when it's cold.

Higashino grocery store still has a festive atmosphere.

According to the habits of the Chinese, it is only not long after the Spring Festival, and even this festival has not really passed.

Mr. and Mrs. Higashino sat in front of the TV early today.

This time it's not for the Spring Festival, but to watch a game.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the first Tokyo International Marathon is about to begin...... Let's take a look at the players, and it's the black players at the front......"

NHK broadcasts are taken very seriously.

Japan is a country that places a lot of emphasis on middle-distance running, and everyone loves it, but this is the first time that a marathon has been held in a big city like Tokyo.

So, that's what the husband and wife are watching this contest for?

"Husband, what's going on with this TV station? Why are you looking at these black people?"

"This ...... Wife, it should be that these people are well-known international players and very powerful. ”

"What about the strength? Obviously my son is handsome, I should give him more shots!"

"This ......"

"If I were the president of the TV station, the photographer today would get out of here immediately......! Oh, look, our son has appeared!"

"Hah! Sure enough, my son is still handsome!"

Chiyo and Steel of the Higashino family are really their own mothers and fathers.

But fortunately, Higashino Qiang also appeared on TV at this moment.

It's really handsome, a simple sportswear, a number on the chest, and the key is to wear a pair of cool sunglasses.

Anyway, the photographer is also amazing, wearing sunglasses, you can even find him.

Chiyo is right, his son is so handsome, it is a bonus to the ratings.

The previous Hakone Ekiden was not given more shots of Higashino Qiang.

So the ratings have increased a lot.

It's not Chiyo blowing... Only an old lady can give birth to such a handsome son!

Higashino Steel is well aware of this.

The main activity of the husband and wife today is to watch the marathon, and Higashino Qiang also participated smoothly, which is great.

Supposedly, this match seems to be less important than the previous Naoki Reward, at least for Higashino Qiang.

After all, the most important thing for a family is to win the highest literary award in Japan.

However, the husband and wife did not watch the award ceremony of the Naoki Award at all.

Why?

How simple it is, at that award ceremony, my son had to wear a Kamen Rider helmet and couldn't see his real face.

Besides, the husband and wife were already very disappointed in Naoki.

Let our son run with him so many times, hum!

This time I gave, hum!

Yes, don't look at it, use it as a boycott.

The Higashino couple is still quite interesting, at least the boycott is quite thorough.

But so it ...

I still had a good meal that day.

After all, it's a happy event.

This marathon is a must-see.

It's more than 40 kilometers away, and I'm a little worried.

"Husband, you said our son ......"

"Wife, what do you want to say?"

"That's it, he is running like this, and there are those two girls by his side, will there be a problem?"

"Hahaha......"

Higashino Gang couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

How can this be answered?

But at this time, before the camera came to Higashino Qiang, he couldn't always be alone.

A shadow appeared on the TV.

"It's here! Miss Eriga Toda also signed up this time! And passed the lottery ceremony to officially participate in the Tokyo Marathon!"

Erika Toda?

When the Higashino couple heard this name, they were no strangers to it, after all, it was also a common small flower on TV at the moment.

But why did she participate?

yes, nothing?

Tokyo, in front of the city hall, marathon start.

"Higashino-kun, I can't think of it!"

Xiao Xiang, wearing a suit of equipment at the moment, looks like a professional-level runner.

That's right, this is Xiaoxiang's strategy plan.

Didn't I say it before, it's her turn.

That run can be regarded as being guided by Higashino-kun.

And this time, it's the result.

After so many months of perseverance, it is now possible to appear in the Tokyo Marathon, and in any case, it is a ...... A godsend!

Marathons are not so simple.

In particular, this Tokyo Marathon is the first marathon, so the requirements are even more stringent.

Not everyone can run a marathon, first of all, the premise is that the runners must have an official half-marathon result, and after that, there is a lottery.

Of course, this draw is not for the pros.

People are professional, running is a profession, so naturally there is no need to draw lots.

Amateur players need to draw lots, and whether they can run or not is really lucky.

This was originally the model of a normal marathon, but here in Tokyo, it is even better, and the winning rate is the lowest.

Less than 10%.

It may be because it is the first time that a marathon is held, and there is a lot of enthusiasm for middle-distance running in Japan, so there are more amateur runners who sign up.

As for Xiao Xiang...... She herself thought about it, maybe because of her identity as an artist, there are some bonuses.

Or did the company play a role?

Add yourself a sports-oriented beautiful girl's personality?

These are all possible, but she doesn't want to think about it anymore, this competition is just to let Higashino-kun see her own light.

Dry!

......

Xiaoxiang participated, and the news was naturally known to many people.

The situation in Roppongi is very different.

"Ahh

"No, is this a foul?" Yui couldn't help it.

"Haha......" Haruka-chan smiled and trembled slightly.

Yu-chan said indifferently: "How can this be considered a foul? marathon, the draw is completely luck." ”

Yes, just understand it.

It can't even be said that Xiaoxiang did it on purpose.

Yami and Yui are really ...... No tricks.

Haruka-chan and You-chan are a little proud.

It's just that how far you can run depends on Xiaoxiang's own.

......

In front of the city hall.

The starting gun sounded.

The front row is full of pros.

Higashino has yet to officially finish the marathon, so he can only be regarded as an enthusiast.

As for whether he won the lottery because of his identity, it is not known.

Anyway, if you can run like this once, just work hard.

Just heard Xiaoxiang's name, he was also very strange.

But more than that, shock.

Is that girl trying so hard?

Of course, those who know about running will understand that at Xiaoxiang's age of about 20 years old, as long as she trains systematically for a period of time, her figure and weight are already very slim.

Maybe you can't get a very good result, but it's not difficult to reach the level of a half marathon, and then it's not difficult to try to run a full marathon.

Humans, from an animal point of view, are the best runners on the planet, or in other words, the direction of evolution is dominated by running.

It's a long-distance run.

Higashino Qiang didn't want to think too much, Xiaoxiang should be behind him, and when he started, he followed the big army forward.

When he is running, he always thinks about a lot of things.

Director Morita's illness is actually not unexpected, his condition was already clear to everyone before, but it was not explained thoroughly.

Fortunately, he was originally a very free and easy person, and with this "Undertaker" and previous works, it can be said that he has understood a lot of things.

He has a unique view of life and himself.

But he said the most.

Still thanks.

Thank you, Mr. Kigo.

To tell the truth, Higashino Qiang doesn't know how to deal with it.

Director Morita said well, to be able to make such a movie, to have so many friends, to meet Kigo-sensei, in this life, what is so bad.

Every time Higashino Qiang thought of this, he couldn't help but burst into tears.

I'm not that good, I really don't.

Director Takida also said a lot of words of thanks.

This made Higashino blush even more.

Because he knew that without him, there would be this "Undertaker".

It's just that it wasn't the two of them who shot it.

Other than words of thanks.

Director Takita cried a lot after he came out of the hospital.

It's weird, isn't there a constant competition?

It's not an opponent's.

Forget it, maybe it's because it's an opponent.

These things, thinking about it, passed in 5 kilometers.

It seems that this style of running suits Higashino Qiang very well.

As for the matter of Cannes, Higashino Qiang doesn't think much about it now.

He now has a familiar mentality.

Buddhism.

That's right, it's the Buddha system, but the current Buddha system is different from before.

In the past, it was a Buddhist system that was forced to be helpless.

The current Buddhism seems to be because I have realized a lot.

Or rather.

Go with the flow.

It's not about going with the flow.

Higashino Qiang will continue to write.

Well, there are differences, too.

In the past, it was mainly for money, for the sake of getting rid of poverty.

Now, it's more because of ...... Like.

I really like it like Sakuragi Hanamichi.

Maybe it was like this a long time ago, but Higashino didn't have such a clear feeling.

In fact, participating in this marathon, Higashino Qiang really wanted to summarize his previous year along the way.

And how much did you earn?

One billion yen can only be guaranteed.

Sister Izumizu, Masahiro Motoki, Yoshimitsu Morita, Yojiro Takida......

It seems that these experiences with these people are more important.

This kind of life seems to be very good.

That's it for the summary of the previous year.

Oh.

Higashino ran and ran, and he actually arrived at the Kaminimon Gate in front of Sensoji Temple.

One of the attractions of the Tokyo Marathon is that it passes through the main attractions of Tokyo.

It should be said that this event is quite well arranged.

Especially in terms of details, after the players arrive, whether they are professional or amateur, they can put their belongings there and have someone take care of them.

One by one, they were covered with plastic bags.

This is indeed the place where you are more careful.

Now that we have arrived at the Kaminari Gate, there is a golden dragon dance to help the fun.

This is clearly a Chinese element.

It's funny and kind.

Running and running, Higashino Qiang became more and more relaxed.

Just past the Kaminari Gate, and suddenly...

"Higashino-kun!"

There was a voice behind him.

Higashino Qiang couldn't help but look back and saw Xiaoxiang.

Erika Toda, she was sweating profusely, her stride was large and fast, and her wheezing was uneven, and it was clear that this was not her rhythm.

"You're going to break down like that. ”

"I don't care!

Xiao Xiang's face was full of smiles.

What Higashino saw was that her small buckteeth were a little dazzling in the sun.

This marathon was really surprising...

PS: The third more is sent, a little late, the black car will speed up tomorrow, I will adjust the black car for a few more days, three more for a while, accumulate some strength, thank you!