"Hit the line! The last batter of Todai was the captain Asano, who scored 1 hour 09 minutes and 23 seconds! This result is not very good, but it also finished the race!"

"The overall results are out! Tokyo University won the eleventh place!"

"Wow! It's a shame that I'm just a little bit away from getting the seed rights!"

"There was no way, on the way down the mountain, the players from Todai were too conservative and were left behind. ”

"It's courage to go down the mountain!"

"But it's a very good result. ”

Tokyo, New Joy near Ginza.

The judges of the Literature Promotion Association did not focus on what they needed to evaluate, but watched TV.

Hakone Ekiden is finally over, and the final results are out.

Interestingly, no one seems to be paying attention to who the champion is.

Komazawa continued to perform well this year, winning the championship once again.

Among the bigwigs of the Japanese literary world and well-known artists present, it was Todai who was more interested.

Ten people from the University of Tokyo finally got the eleventh place, which is a bit of a shame.

The top 10 is seeded and will not be required to participate in the qualifiers next year.

Well, this ranking.

"Look! Eleven!"

Ishihara, the leader of the literary world, is now full of joy.

Watanabe and the others couldn't stand it anymore.

"Mr. Ishihara, why do you emphasize this?" Atoda Takashi fully understood the answer to this question in his heart, but if he didn't ask it, it was estimated that this Ishihara would be a scoundrel.

"Why emphasize?" Ishihara smiled, "Isn't it easy? Higashino is the strongest and hasn't won tenth place, haha......"

Hiroyuki Goki immediately retorted, "Mr. Ishihara, how can you do this? Isn't what you said earlier about the strongest mountain race in Higashino?"

This must be emphasized.

Everyone can already see that this guy Ishihara is ready to play the politician's game.

When Junichi Watanabe saw this scene, he only thought it was funny.

Actually, Ishihara, the old guy, thought he was also a very powerful existence back then.

As soon as Ishihara graduated from university that year, he won the Akutagawa Prize for his book "The Seasons of the Sun".

Moreover, this one was later adapted into a movie, and the male protagonist is Ishihara's younger brother, Ishihara Yujiro.

Ishihara Yujiro became a big star from this movie, and then he also collaborated with his brother many times, especially the later "Crazy Fruit", in which Ishihara Yujiro also met his other half.

It can be said that the relationship between the two brothers is very good, and the whole process of growing up is a miracle.

Even, if you write it, I'm afraid it's not very believable.

Of course, the strength of the Ishihara family is very strong, otherwise it wouldn't have gone so well.

But Watanabe still admits that the old guy Ishihara does have a set, especially the articles he started, "Season of the Sun" and "Crazy Fruit".

Watanabe is a man who gave up medicine and practiced literature, and if you really have academic qualifications, he really can't compare to Ishihara, but.

"Mr. Ishihara, I understand your thoughts, but don't you know what a gaffe this is in this situation?"

Yes, if you want to make a move, you can't admit it.

Ishihara laughed at this time, "Who said I had to repay the debt? I did lose before! However, now Higashino is the strongest, and he also lost!"

That's a really strange thing.

Even if everyone present was extremely smart, they really couldn't figure out what Ishihara wanted to do.

Junichi Watanabe continued, "Mr. Ishihara, Mr. Ishihara, actually, you are too persistent. Do you still remember your own works back then? At that time, you had just graduated from college, what type of writing did you write? Have you not forgotten, at that time, your people were also all young people, and they were all works that fit the pulse of that era. ”

Yes, it's really true.

Ishihara's early works are the feelings and life experiences of those young people back then, the reason why he became famous, and the reason why his younger brother became a household name in that era are all because those works are in line with that era.

Times have changed.

It can be said that this was a powerful blow from Junichi Watanabe.

Many of you here felt something in your hearts.

Miyuki Miyabe was pulled over temporarily, she was so smart, how could she not know what Ishihara was going to do?

Speaking of the situation just now, it is estimated that Ishihara has the idea of relying on the debt.

It's a pity that everyone is not a fool and will not give him this chance.

However, according to the personality of politicians, at least in Japan, many politicians speak very well, and even make all kinds of swears and promises, but when these things can't be done.

Well, it's a scoundrel.

Although many people will choose to resign to deal with it, most of them can rely on it.

Let's put it this way, there are a lot of news on TV about politicians who have resigned because of some scandal, but if you look closely, more guys are just cheating.

What now?

Ishihara thought about it for a long time, and finally said, "Everyone, I will definitely give you an explanation about this Naoki reward! I will definitely satisfy you! However, there is still some time before the final reward decision, please let me think about it again, is it okay?"

The words have come to this point, and a strong person like him can be said to be forced to a desperate situation.

Watanabe exchanged glances with Atoda Takashi and Goki Kanyuki.

"Yes! I believe in Ishihara-sensei's character. ”

There was a hint of sarcasm in this, but Ishihara didn't care anymore.

This is the end of the second collegiate discussion of the Naoki Prize, and the result is unknown and confusing.

......

Night.

Roppongi, condominium.

Higashino finished washing up, and as usual, he took his coffee and watched the night view of Tokyo on a recliner.

The snow seems to come from Hakone, and Tokyo at the moment is covered in snow.

Tokyo Tower, with its snow, is much more beautiful than usual.

I can't help but look at it twice, so I naturally drink two more sips of coffee.

I remember the scene after the end of Hakone Ekiden.

In front of the Yomiuri Shimbun Building, everyone was still very happy.

The trip to Hakone is over, and the game is perfect.

To finish 11th in a team of 10 people is definitely a thing of the past.

It's been very good.

However, in the celebratory reception afterwards.

Well, this so-called drinking party, of course, was made by the support team and the land race walking department, and Dongda gave the funds, and Dongye Qiang didn't need to pay for it this time.

There were also a few teachers in attendance.

But...

Crying.

They all cried.

Everyone who participated in this competition, whether it was the whole race walking department, the support team, or even just the people who followed the water.

I couldn't hold back my tears.

That's right, Higashino Qiang himself cried.

Why?

Unwilling.

I'm really unwilling.

Although, Higashino Qiang has already discussed running and life with Senior Asano.

Even everyone has seen a lot of things clearly.

As a student of Tokyo University, I have been successful in Japanese society.

But he was still unwilling.

I still can't hold back my tears.

At that time, Higashino Qiang was not so sad.

What came to his mind was:

Maybe that's the beauty of running.

Maybe that's the charm of life.

Yes, we do know we won't win the title, we know we're going to lose.

Even, I didn't think about what seed rights I wanted to take.

But after this hope appeared, it was possible to touch some possibilities.

Slip through somebody's fingers.

Such unwillingness.

It's really interesting.

"Mr. Keigo. ”

“saikyo！”

"Let's write. ”

"Sure enough, haha...... You've grown a lot this time, Hakone Ekiden, it's fun!"

"Mr. Keigo, Aligado. ”

Higashino Qiang's thank you was very serious, which surprised Mr. Keigo.

couldn't help but complain.

"You guy, how did you change?"

"Have I changed? No. ”

"You and Masami have already completed the home run, right? ”

"Huh, what are you talking about?"

"Hahaha......"

One person and one ghost, this conversation is really messy.

Higashino took out the manuscript paper and pen, and he smiled and began to explain to Mr. Keigo.

It is to talk about the various ideas in my mind about the new work in the process of running and conquering Hakone.

"Si Guoyi, Si Guoyi ......" Mr. Keigo listened, and his mouth continued to appear in admiration.

It's really interesting.,Higashino Qiang's idea this time was originally to use the fragment story of 11 people to form a big life story.。

Moreover, a new element of reasoning should be added, that is, everyday reasoning.

"That, my original, is that the same?"

"Mr. Keigo, your original work, "New Participants", also continued to depict the daily lives of people in the area of Ningyo Town and Nihonbashi, slowly revealing the truth of that case. It can even be said that what really plays a role in the whole case is 'love', the love between various characters, there are lovers, there are parents. But it's very daily, and the final truth can be said to be deduced from the clue of love. ”

"Haha, it turns out that I am such a powerful family. ”

Mr. Keigo floated again, but he knew very well why Higashino Qiang was talking about it.

"Saikyo, this time is different, isn't it?"

"Mr. Keigo, this time we have Hakone Ekiden, there are other clues, and of course, love is also one of the key points. For example, Arima Yiping. ”

"Oh, I know, love with a height of 160 and a weight of 160, right. ”

"Ahem, the story of Senior Arima, the focus should be on the conflict between parents and children, that is, what kind of father's love should be. ”

"Hey, hey, hey......" Mr. Keigo laughed, "Saikyo, let's start writing and finish this "New Participant"!"

After listening to Higashino, there was no delay, and the tip of the pen fell on the manuscript paper, smooth and smooth.

At the same time, I can't help but think of those three words.

Unwilling.

"New Participant: Hakone Ekiden" in his pen, when there is a different kind of scenery...

PS: The third more is sent, I'm sorry everyone, I was going to rush the fourth watch, or it hasn't been completed, but today's third more is earlier than in the past, so let's do it, I continue to work the black car, there will definitely be four more tomorrow, finally, ask for support, thank you!