It's a good thing to win a prize, but this kind of operation feels like being cheated.

Harusa called the editor Yoshizawa to inquire about the situation.

"The special selection system has been in place since the beginning of the Rookie Award, but there is almost no precedent because the criteria are very strict. The female editor explained, "The selection of 'Brother Story' was unanimously decided by all the judges, and the award was also awarded, so there is no problem with the system." ”

But it caused a lot of criticism. Harusa smiled wryly.

"We'll make an announcement detailing that. ”

"Even so, there will still be people who say they can't accept it...... I'm glad to win, but it doesn't feel good at the cost of such a commotion. Harusa paused, "Or is it actually the purpose of the editorial department to cause criticism and create topics?"

There was a moment of silence on the other side.

"The selection and award of 'Brother Story' were personally promoted by the editor-in-chief. Saki didn't answer directly, but said in a low voice.

“…… Isn't your position bad to talk about this?" Haruji said keenly.

"It's time to go to work. ”

"You mean it's okay after work?"

"Hmm. ”

"Okay...... I'll talk about it after you get off work. Harusa thought for a moment, "Anyway, can I talk to the editor-in-chief directly?"

"The editor-in-chief is busy right now. ”

It means that it can't, or that there's no point in talking about it.

"Understood, that's it for now. ”

End of call.

The editor-in-chief personally operates...... It may be that I want to hype it up and promote the sales of "Brother Story".

Harusa doesn't want to see his and Koshi's work criticized, but it's not incomprehensible if it's done to attract attention.

The quality of the work is fundamental but not everything, and marketing is also a very important link, which will have a considerable impact on sales, which he still knows.

In order to achieve higher sales, it is understandable that the editorial department should do something. His work as a newcomer has received the attention of the editor-in-chief and even personally promoted the hype, which is already a very face-saving thing.

"Although I can understand...... However, I would like to be informed in advance if I can. Harusa sighed.

If it weren't for a newcomer, but a veteran author with a proven track record, this wouldn't be the case.

Will change in the future!

He called Xiaoshi again and told her about the scheduled release date and awards, as well as the relevant situation.

……

Kiyogo Harano has taken a leave of absence again.

It's not uncommon for him to take a leave of absence, but there are still people who care about what this demon dragon is doing, and one of the jokes is unexpectedly close to the truth-

"Maybe Yuanye-san is actually a psychic person, and he took a leave of absence to fight youkai. ”

The reason why this kind of joke appeared is obviously because of the influence of media public opinion dominated by the Internet.

The night walk of the hundred ghosts continues, and the cases of ordinary people encountering strange things are accumulating day by day. Even as the psionic world continued to process the information, it was inevitable that the tide would take shape.

Anomaly, demons, demons, and psychic abilities......

The vast majority of ordinary people regard these things as popular things, but some of them will actually encounter them and come into contact with the hidden truths.

Some people choose to run away, even when nothing happens. Some people will try to convey the truth, while a very small number will strive to pursue and uncover the truth.

Underneath the surface of the smooth daily life is surging. It remains to be seen whether the wind and waves will eventually subside or if a larger storm will emerge.

"Is Seigo really going to crusade against youkai?"

During the lunch break, Zi Ji found Mika and Chiaki and asked.

"Pretty much, you can think so. ”

"I want to know the facts. ”

"It's not good for you to probe too much, Agent Chaomi. Chiaki put on an uncle-like serious face.

"I know what I'm doing, Agent Wakaba. Zi Ji responded with lines, "Tell me, what is he going to do?"

"Go kill someone. ”

The purple-haired girl's gaze froze.

"Crusade against evil psionics?"

"There is no good or evil in our work, don't be too naïve, court agent. The man's beauty still put on a serious face and said in a low voice.

"Stop acting, please speak seriously. ”

"It's the same with serious speech, he's just going to kill people. ”

Chiaki restrained her serious expression and low tone, and folded her arms.

"You don't have the naivety to think he's just a nice gentleman, right?

Zi Ji was silent.

"Seigo is really good at killing. He's the type who always does it when he needs to...... I think. Qianqiu looked at the other party, "If you have unrealistic illusions about him, then it is better to advise you to give up as soon as possible." ”

"Qianqiu ......" Meijia looked at her friend.

"Mika, you too. Chiaki looked at her too.

"It's natural that you're worried about him after Kiyogo talks about the situation in the morning, but you seem to be ignoring another aspect. ”

"Let me ask you, have you ever imagined Kiyogo killing someone, how would you feel if he killed someone in front of you, and what would you think?"

Meijia's expression froze.

She recalled what President Wan Hua had said at the time, and although she had made a decision at that time, she had not thought about it since. Because of such a thing as murder...... I don't want to think about it, and subconsciously feel that it's quite far away.

It wasn't until this moment that she realized ...... Not far away.

Seigo wants to duel...... In other words, he's there to kill!

Risking being killed yourself, killing the other party is what dueling is all about.

Chiaki recognized this and said the phrase "I really want to see it" on top of this.

Teacher Shiwen didn't say anything, but I think that with her maturity, she must have recognized and accepted it.

And ...... for yourself Haven't thought about it yet.

Meijia was also silent.

There was silence for a moment.

"Kiyogo...... Haruhi Haruta is a living person, not a fictional righteous hero character in a shonen manga. The men's beauty said calmly.

"You've all been saved by him, and there's nothing wrong with treating him as a hero. I also think he's a hero, a real-life hero. ”

"Heroes in reality may not be righteous, and even if they are righteous, they may not be recognized by everyone...... I chose to identify with him, and I would believe him even if he was killing people in front of me. ”

"What about you? What kind of hero are you so for, or what is Haruhi Haruta for? Are you aware of the real him?"

"This question doesn't have to answer me, but you need to figure it out for yourself. ”

After saying that, Chiaki began to eat a bento.

Meijia and Zi Ji looked at each other silently.

"What do you think? The purple-haired girl asked.

"I ...... Need to think about it. Meijia said. I also want to talk to Harusa. She said to herself.

"What about you? ”

"To be honest, I was hit a bit harder and I need to think about it. Zi Ji sighed and glanced at Chiaki again, "But no matter what, I won't give up on him easily." ”

Then, she said goodbye to the two and turned to leave.

"Cut, I thought she would at least be visibly shaken, but she didn't...... Her Royal Highness is really hard enough. ”

After seeing Zi Ji walk away, Chiaki put on a sinister expression and said.

Meijia: "............"