Chapter 55: The Light of the Night
At night, on the second floor of the Higashino grocery store, a light is like a bean.
"Mr. Keigo, I seem to have a good ending in mind. β
"Is it about D, N?"
"That's right. β
"Wait a minute, this book seems to have just begun, why did you think of the ending?"
I remember that there was a way to write mystery novels, which was to work backwards from the end, that is, to have the result of the whole reasoning first, and then write about the reasoning process. β
"That's true, but wouldn't it be too much of a rush?"
"Come on, you keep doing sulfur. β
"What am I going to do?"
"Be a bystander. β
"Huh?"
Manuscript paper, pens, are ready.
What Higashino Qiang and Mr. Keigo talked about was very interesting.
What will the novel "D, N" look like?
Mr. Keigo is looking forward to it.
Higashino was in no hurry to write, "Mr. Keigo, do you know? You have a work that I like very much. β
"Ahh "It's time for Mr. Kigo's favorite part again.
Listen to novels you've written.
Well, it was all written by a famous writer named Keigo Higashino in another time and space.
But right now, Mr. Keigo feels at ease.
It's all written by yourself, and it's no different.
And, there is a huge advantage.
Isn't it good that you don't write at all, that is, you don't have so much hard work, but you can know what your novel looks like?
So, which work is Higashino going to talk about tonight?
"Malice, this is one of your works that I like very much. β
"Wow, I think it's amazing when I hear the name. Mr. Keigo's face was full of excitement.
One person and one ghost, this situation and this scene are a strange mess.
Higashino didn't care, and he continued: "'Malice' is your best book after 'The Detective Code', and this book may seem to me to be your most technical novel. β
"Oh, really? haha......" Mr. Keigo's eyes widened.
"What about the so-called technique, that is, you reverse the routine, using the 'I' in the traditional novel, that is, the protagonist, you reverse the narrative, can you understand what I say?"
"Saikyo, what do you mean, I start with the villain of the novel?"
"Mr. Keigo, you're really smart. β
"Aha! This is a novel I wrote. β
Not to mention, Mr. Keigo is worthy of being a famous writer's incomplete resentful spirit, and he can deduce a thing or two from his own works.
Higashino smiled and continued, "Mr. Keigo, do you know what the D,N manga is?"
"Is this ......," Mr. Keigo was inexplicably surprised?"
"That's right, this comic is actually a standard anti-routine, and the male protagonist Night God Moon is the ultimate boss of this comic. β
The current author can do it to this extent. β
"But, Mr. Keigo, have you ever thought about what the Night God Moon will be like if you keep writing it down in this way?"
"This ...... Since he is a boss, he should be evil and should be ...... Wait a minute! Saikyo! You want to tell me, in fact, this manga was originally a pro-death abolition, right?"
"Mr. Keigo, you're so smart. Dong Ye Qiang nodded at this time, "A person who has obtained the power of the death penalty is depicted as more and more evil, more and more controlled by this power, and even, the entire character of Ye Shenyue is to constantly break through the lower limit of his personality with the plot! He uses the people who love him, uses his relatives, and mercilessly kills the people who support him, and finally ......."
Before Higashino finished speaking, Mr. Keigo answered, "He's definitely not going to win!"
Higashino nodded silently, "In the end, I was killed like garbage." β
Mr. Keigo's heart was shocked, and he looked at Higashino Qiang, and the resentful spirit saw something, "Why? Why is this so? Moreover, this name, this, this is not right!"
Why did Mr. Keigo mention the name?
And, what about being so sure 'it's not right'?
In fact, this role has a lot to do with this name.
Night God Moon, the name itself is problematic.
This comic later came out in the American movie version, and there were fake fans who wrote articles to complain, and the name of the actor was not at all.
The male lead in an American movie is named 'Light'.
But in fact, there is nothing wrong with this name, and the American version is really not very good, but anyone who complains about this must be a fake fan.
In Japanese, the moon doesn't make the light sound, so it doesn't matter at all.
However, in this manga, and later anime, especially in the movie version.
This month, the actor has made the sound of light.
Night God Moon, Kana, γγγΏγ©γ€γ .
What is it to read it out?
Yagami-lightγ
Those who are familiar with KOF will understand it right away.
Yagami: Isn't this Yagami?
This is the slot of the Japanese language, and besides, there is also a moon behind Yagami-an.
The work "D,N" left a deep impression on Higashino Qiang, so he also knew a little about the name of the actor Night God Moon.
The name Light, or so it sounds, is the author's choice.
The god of night is set by the editor of "Jump".
The meaning of the night god moon is supposed to be 'the light of the night'.
This comic...
"It must be over! Who would want to see such a protagonist? Keep breaking through the lower limit, such a guy is not to mention the protagonist, he is a supporting role, or a villain, and he will make readers annoyed!"
Mr. Keigo reasoned directly.
And Higashino Qiang still nodded, "This work originally had the potential of a masterpiece, but as the plot progressed, Night God Moon gradually became a complete scumbag." So it collapsed, and although it also caused quite a stir, there was also a lot of criticism, and it was okay to say that the whole work was unfinished. β
......Mr. Keigo didn't know what to say, and he saw a deep disappointment on Higashino's face.
Higashino continued: "I don't know the truth, but just from the name, I can see that the author Daba really wants to write something positive, or the brilliance of human nature.
Unfortunately, he didn't succeed in the end. It may be that you didn't write it, or you may be driven by the whole environment. Reader feedback, all sorts of comments, and all sorts of things I couldn't get to know about.
I'm not sure, that's all I can think about.
As a result, the god of the night only became the god of the night, and did not shine brightly. β
"I see. Mr. Keigo suddenly realized, "Are you trying to save the night god moon?"
Higashino smiled weirdly, "I just want this character to shine." β
Actually, Higashino Qiang didn't finish his words.
The night god moon was supposed to shine.
It's like from the beginning, why did the author insist on such a name?
Light and the moon are really irrelevant in Japanese.
"It's also a manifestation of our will, right? Mr. Keigo was already fascinated by this, "So, how do you shine?"
Higashino Qiang smiled: "The exam questions came to my Mr. Keigo, your "Malice", and the inspiration that Mr. Ogawa gave me......"
"Wait a minute, you said Taiga, what inspiration did he give you?" Mr. Keigo noticed the detail.
"Haha......" Higashino laughed, "Mr. Keigo, guess it." β
Mr. Keigo grimaced, it was too difficult, but he immediately made a gesture to shut up.
"Son, don't sleep yet. β
"Mom, why are you here? β
"I'll bring you some supper. β
"If you eat too much, you'll get fat. β
"Then you don't want it?"
"Of course you want to, if you're fat, run more. β
It was Chiyo, and she came in with a small bowl of udon.
Higashino didn't say much, and ate directly.
Seeing that his son has such a good appetite, and is still writing novels with his heart.
Higashino Chiyo couldn't be happier.
But this time, she came not only to deliver supper.
"Son, what your parents said before, that is, they wanted to match you and Yui, are you unhappy?"
"Ahem......"
Higashino Qiang choked directly.
Chiyo couldn't help but smile when she saw this, "Who told you to eat in such a hurry?" He patted his son on the back, and then continued: "Actually, you are so smart, you must have guessed why your parents are like this, right?"
Higashino Qiang had no choice but to say: "Mom and Dad want me to have more bonds with Dali Village, right?" β
"Sure enough, it's my son, it's smart!" Chiyo was very happy, his son was a little clear, but immediately said: "Maybe we are a little selfish, and we think that Yui is a good girl, and I like to stick to you." β
"Mom, it's still too early, and besides, Yui will also go to Tokyo, and when she gets there, she will come into contact with many people and encounter a lot of things, maybe it will be different at that time. "What Higashino said was true.
Just as he won't stop Yui from going to Tokyo, he also doesn't want to have any restrictions on Yui.
Chiyo understood what this meant, and couldn't help but rub her son's hair, "You're a gentle man." β
Higashino Qiang blushed a little and said, "Maybe I'm just scared, in case Yui sees the world, she will think I'm not handsome enough." β
It's definitely a joke.
Chiyo was amused, but said categorically: "My son is the most handsome!"
Mother, I'm afraid I'll talk about it like this.
Higashino finished eating the noodles with a blushing face, "Mom, you don't have to worry. β
These words may be very simple, but Chiyo couldn't help crying when she heard it, "You go to Tokyo this time, go by yourself, your parents won't see you off." β
"I understand. β
"What do you understand?"
"You are afraid to cry ugly. β
"Oh! What kind of novelist is he who makes fun of his parents like this!"
"It seems that there is no law that allows novelists to joke with their parents, right?"
"Hehehe...... Alright, go to bed early. β
Chiyo left her son's room satisfied.
Did Higashino Qiang sleep?
"Mr. Keigo, I'll finish this book of D, N before school starts. β
"Great! I'll do my best!"
The words of the two mothers were simple and unpretentious, but Mr. Keigo was just moved to tears.
No one noticed, under the street lamp not far from the Higashino grocery store.
There is a large white spotted butterfly, emerging from the golden chrysalis and spreading its wings...
PS: Black car I just want to say, I just want to write this book now, I hope you can like it, I will do my best, thank you for your support.