At the award venue, most of the reporters gathered around the judges and teachers, and constantly shot according to the camera, which proved that these older generation writers are the real protagonists of the banquet.

The winners who were left out in the cold got together to chat and talk about literature.

Naturally, many people came over to chat with Xia You.

In fact, among the new generation of writers with an average age of more than 30 years old, people as young as him are still very conspicuous.

However, these people often cool down in an instant after learning that Xia You's identity is a light writer, and then estranged and left.

In this regard, Xia You didn't think there was anything surprising.

In the industry, traditional literary writers have always been so contemptuous of light writers, just as the entities in the past life always had a honeyed superiority over online writers, believing that what they write is worthless and at best fast-food entertainment.

However, after all, everyone is an adult, and they are in the same circle, even if they don't approve of it, they won't be accused in person, at most they don't speculate for more than half a sentence.

So Xia You didn't have a chance to have a face-slapping scene like YY, so he could only pass the time silently with a wine glass.

Red wine by glass.

“…… Is it only eight o'clock?"

Glancing at his watch, Xia You muttered to himself. Unlike him, the award ceremony that Wumore Liuli was invited to attend was held in another hotel, which was relatively late, but it was not far away, and it could be reached by walking a few steps.

However, even if Xia Youting was worried about whether Wumore Liuli would be nervous, and wanted to go over immediately, but the award ceremony on his side was not over yet, so it was not good to leave first.

"Well, it should be okay, right?"

This time, it was not only him and Gogen Ruri who came to Tokyo to participate in the award ceremony, but also Machida Yuanzi.

She is now by the side of Wugen Liuli.

Originally, Ayase and the others also wanted to come, but they were rejected by Xia You, after all, they didn't have an invitation, and they weren't well-known writers, so they couldn't enter the venue when they came. And Kasumigaoka Shiyu, the only one who is qualified to come along, doesn't want to come over, the reason is that she is too lazy to wear formal clothes, and she is too lazy to deal with others in social occasions such as banquets.

It's really a heavy otaku.

But it's not bad, it's more convenient to have fewer people, Machida Yuanzi has booked a hotel in advance, and after they receive the award tonight, they can take the train back to Chiba early tomorrow morning

"Woohoo!"

At this time, in the midst of the laughter of the guests, a low dog bark suddenly sounded, which made Xia You stunned, hmm? There are dogs around here?

…… Unlikely, right?

You should know that high-end hotels like this have always forbidden guests to bring their pets in.

Just when Xia You thought it was an auditory hallucination, he glanced up, but was stunned to find that there was actually a dachshund running around, looking left and right in the crowd.

It just so happened that his gaze met the dachshund for a moment, and then he saw that its eyes seemed to light up and rushed towards it at an accelerated pace.

"Woohoo!"

The dachshund dog was black, with shiny hair, ears on both sides, and a slender pink tongue spitting out, and a burst of acceleration pounced on Xia You.

"-Hey, hey, hey!"

A little in a hurry, Xia You subconsciously caught it, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help twitching, "I'll go, why is this dog so enthusiastic?"

Forget about flirting with girls, when did he order the natural skill of flirting with dogs?

"Woohoo!"

However, this dog is really close to him, with round dark eyes shining and flagging his fluffy tail happily, looking very cute.

In this regard, although Xia You is a cat in his bones, he also likes puppies, and stroked the smooth hair of the dachshund a few times.

"Huh, where is your master?"

"Woohoo!"

The dachshund snorted and stuck out his tongue.

Incredibly, this dog gave Xia You a very human look, and his dark eyes were so bright that he felt as if he was talking to someone.

Also, despite the rudeness, for some reason, the dog always reminded him of the readers who came to the book signing before.

…… Well, as if he was a fan.

Of course, this kind of thinking Xia You naturally feels very nonsense, and it is pure nonsense, after all, how can a dog understand?

In these days, no matter what country it is, animals are not allowed to become sperm.

"By the way, how the hell did this little guy get in?"

Just when Xia You was puzzled, suddenly, a faint voice came, "Let me look for it for a while, it turns out that you secretly came here." ”

"Huh?"

Xia You looked up and saw a tall woman walking over. She wears a pair of black-rimmed glasses, her lips are lightly pursed, her black hair falls straight down, her eyes under the lenses are as deep as red wine, seductive and charming, and her face is between a girl and a mature woman, making it difficult to know her exact age.

In addition, she also exudes a unique temperament, like solemnity and majesty, in short, this makes her look different from everyone else, even if you are placed in tens of thousands of people, you will subconsciously notice her.

- This person is Shinobu Akiyama.

"Huh, Akiyama-sensei?"

Xia You subconsciously stood up. At this moment, the dachshund jumped lightly from his arms and ran to the feet of Shinobu Akiyama, and then she bent down and picked him up.

Shinobu Akiyama tapped its head lightly and reprimanded it in a low voice, "Didn't I say that you weren't allowed to run around?"

"Woo Woo ......"

Being scolded like this, the dachshund suddenly withered, and it shrugged its little head and squeezed out a pitiful low cry from its throat, as if to say that I knew I was wrong.

Seeing this, Xia You realized something, and said unexpectedly, "It turns out that this is the dog you raised, Mr. Akiyama?"

"That's right, it's my dog. ”

For some reason, Shinobu Akiyama deliberately accentuated his tone in the second half of his sentence, as if declaring sovereignty to the outside world.

Immediately, she knocked the dachshund in her arms a few more times, snorted coldly, and whispered, As a punishment for running around, you don't plan to have a book to read all day tomorrow.

This scene seems absurd to anyone, but it makes Xia Yu find it quite interesting, literary masters generally have their own unknown quirks, or laugh or scold, it turns out that even Akiyama Shinobu is no exception.

…… It's funny that he would treat his own dog as a book friend and say that he wouldn't read a book to it.

Anyway, it turns out that this dog was raised by Shinobu Akiyama, so it's no wonder that it can follow up.

Presumably, there will not be anyone who is not long-sighted to turn away this national treasure writer for such a trivial matter.

As if sensing Xia You's gaze, Shinobu Akiyama raised her head, she smiled quietly, her posture was not as arrogant as a master, but seemed approachable, "Young man, your writing is good." ”

"Hey, Akiyama-sensei, do you recognize me?" Xia You was surprised. Although it was Shinobu Akiyama who gave him the award on the stage just now, after all, there were many winners, and there were many authors who were better than him, so Xia You really didn't expect Shinobu Akiyama to recognize him at once.

"Of course. ”

Shinobu Akiyama nodded, she gently stroked the head of the dachshund in her arms, and there was a hint of approval in her tone, "I've seen yours, it's really interesting." ”

Xia You was a little flattered, "Really, thank you, Mr. Akiyama." ”

"Keep it up, I'll keep an eye on you, and I hope you can write more interesting works in the future. Shinobu Akiyama said lightly.

"Okay, I'll try. ”

After saying that, Shinobu Akiyama left with the dog in his arms, leaving Natsuyu standing in place. On the side, everyone looked at him with envy. Although we have only chatted for a few words, you must know that it is Shinobu Akiyama, a legendary writer of Japan's national treasure, and it is rare to have the opportunity to chat with her in person.

I don't know how many people are willing to spend a lot of money but can't ask for it.

"Hoo ......"

Talking to Shinobu Akiyama made Xia Yu quite nervous, like a primary school student facing a teacher, and his usual relaxed posture could not be shown at all.

Speaking of which, Mr. Akiyama Shinobu gave him the feeling of being a bit like Shiyu-senpai yes - both of them are rare literary talents, tall, black and straight, burgundy eyes, and arrogant personalities.

…… Oh, the biggest difference is Akiyama Shinobu A, Shiwa Senpai D.

The conversation with Shinobu Akiyama was just an unexpected episode, and after it was over, Natsuyu silently drank again to pass the time, and when he drank his fifth glass of wine, the long award ceremony finally came to an end.

After the teachers who served as judges left first, the guests scattered, and Xia Yu also left quickly, rushing to the hotel where Black Cat and Machida Yuanzi were.

On the way, he also sent an email to inform the two.

However, when he walked to the front of the hotel, Xia You saw a figure that surprised him.

——In the night, the girl waited quietly by the side of the road, her eyebrows and eyes were low, her black hair was like a waterfall, she stood quietly under the street lamp, as quiet as a peony flower, so that passers-by could not help but look sideways.

Xia You walked over quickly and asked in surprise, "Hey, why are you here, black cat?"

"Huh, senior, are you here?"

Hearing the sound, Wugen Ruri noticed Xia You, her eyes lit up, and then she stuck out her tongue very cutely, and said a little embarrassedly, "I sneaked out alone, and now it's the Machida editor who is in it to help deal with others." ”

"I see. ”

Xia You couldn't laugh or cry, he was actually not surprised to do this with the cold nature of a black cat, and he tried to think about it on the way to the hotel.

I just didn't expect it to come real.

However, Xia You didn't plan to criticize anything, because he didn't like this kind of social occasion very much, so he just admonished, "Then you have to thank Machida editor later, this time it's really troublesome for her." ”

"Well, I know. ”

Wumore Liuli nodded silently, so Xia You didn't say anything more, smiled slightly, and patted her well-behaved little head.

"Then let's go back to the hotel and rest, I'm really tired of walking around outside all day today. ”

"Uh-huh. ”

The two of them walked towards the hotel that Machida Enko had booked in advance.

On the way, the fifth watch glass seemed to be suffocated, and told Xia You what she had seen and heard all day today like pouring beans, for example, she talked to Mr. Akiyama Shinobi, and got Mr. Akiyama's signature......

And Xia You did his duty as a listener, responding from time to time, and seeing that Wugen Liuli was so excited, he was actually quite happy in his heart.

In this way, presumably today's trip should be full of pleasant memories for this girl who has always been afraid of being restrained.

He was originally worried that he was not by his side, and let Wugen Liuli deal with such formal social occasions alone, would he be too nervous and make her speechless.

That would be embarrassing.

Thankfully not.

"Anyway, Mr. Akiyama is really young, she looks like she's only twenty or thirty years old, and she can write so many excellent things at this age, it's amazing!"

Wugen Ruri sighed, her tone was both admiring and admiring, and when she mentioned Teacher Akiyama, her eyes were even brighter, as if she was talking about an idol that she had worshiped for many years.

In fact, the five more Ruri has indeed always admired Akiyama Shinobi.

No, to be more precise, there is hardly anyone in all of Japan who does not worship Shinobu Akiyama.

——Ascended to the top of the Japanese literary scene as a female streamer, in just over ten years, her works have been translated into dozens of languages and become famous all over the world.

Even in the entire history of Japan, there are few literature that can be compared to Shinobu Akiyama, and she is destined to become the brightest star in the history of literature.

"Yes, Akiyama-sensei is really powerful. ”

Xia You nodded in admiration and agreed.

As a copyist, he has the bonus of a powerful golden finger, and if he wants to, he can indeed write a lot of wonderful works like Shinobu Akiyama, and become famous in Japan and even the whole world.

However, Shinobu Akiyama did this on her own. The difficulty of this is self-evident.

Regarding some anecdotes about Shinobu Akiyama, the two talked happily while walking, but when passing by an alley where the road had not yet been paved and bumpy, the black cat broke his feet and almost fell to the ground.

Fortunately, Xia You's eyes were quick and he hurriedly helped her, "Are you okay, black cat?"

"No, it's okay......!"

The black cat was also a false alarm, and when Xia You stood firmly, she suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, and then she looked down at her shoes, and couldn't help muttering: "Sure enough, I'm still not used to wearing high heels!"

"Well, it's only the first time you've worn it, so you're not used to it. ”

Xia You's kind words comforted.

In addition to the dress code for formal occasions such as award ceremonies, the same goes for shoes, leather shoes for men and high heels for women.

For this reason, the black cat had to wear high heels that she had rarely worn before, and although everyone chose a style with a relatively low heel for her, she was still not used to it, and she would accidentally stumble on her foot.

Counting just now, she almost fell three or four times today.

“…… If you don't mind, black cat, how about I lead you away?"

After thinking about it, out of kindness, Xia You proposed.

"Huh?"

Wumore Liuli was stunned, she didn't expect Xia You to say this, so for a while, she didn't know what to answer.

Wouldn't it be too reserved? And so shy.

But if you don't agree, your ankles are very sore, and you will probably have to stumble once or twice when you walk back.

And the girl's silent hesitation made Xia You mistakenly think that she was acquiescing, so she grabbed her soft and white little hand in her hand.

Well, that's soft.

Although Xia You didn't want to take advantage of it on purpose, he couldn't help but praise when he felt the touch coming from the palm of his hand.

Seeing him holding her hand so skillfully, Wugen Liuli couldn't help blushing, as if she had blurred a rich blush on rice paper, she opened her mouth, but she couldn't open her mouth somehow, so she had to bow her head shyly.

…… It's kind of acquiescence.

Under the moonlight, the girl's face was reflected more and more white, enough to race the snow, and the faint flush was embellished with a bit of delicate color for her.

"Speaking of which, it's been almost half a year......

In silence, Xia You took the lead in opening his mouth, and Wugen Liuli looked up at him secretly, blinking, as if asking him what he meant.

Xia You smiled, "Do you remember? The first time we met, it seemed to be in a similar alley. ”

"Ah......h

After he said this, Wumore Liuli looked around and couldn't help but be surprised, and found that this was really the case.

I remember that night, because she went to Linshi to contribute, so she returned a little late, and on the way, she walked the dim alley that she had rarely walked in order to be greedy, and was entangled by a group of thugs.

Just when she was in despair for a while, it was Xia You who stood up, he punched the little thug in the lead, and then took her hand and ran forward to take her life.

It was clearly half a year ago, but now that I think about it, it feels like yesterday.

There was a hint of nostalgia in the eyes of the five more glasses.

And the same is true of Xia You.

To be honest, rescuing the black cat that night was just a momentary move, because he couldn't stand it, so he couldn't help but help, and he didn't think about letting the black cat repay him afterwards or anything.

I never thought that he and the black cat would be closely linked because of this......

——From a stranger, to an intimate relationship where you can hold hands and walk together.

"Black cat. ”

"Huh?"

Facing the puzzled gaze cast by the girl, Xia You's thoughts were surging for a while, and something seemed to be blocked in his throat, making him unable to open his mouth.

After a long time, he finally smiled with relief and said seriously, "...... Now, I'm glad I was the one who showed up that day. ”

"Huh?"

Wugen Liuli was stunned again, she was a little stunned, like a computer that had crashed, and she waited for several seconds before finally coming back to her senses.

The next moment.

With a pop, the girl's face instantly turned from white to red, like a sunset on the horizon...... Many emotions such as panic, panic, shyness, timidity, joy, and crying poured out one after another.

It was the first time that Xia You discovered that people's expressions could really change so many times in a few seconds.

Wonderful.

Super fun.

Xia You silently admired the girl's face, and tightened her little hand in her hand.

It doesn't matter if he is a scumbag or a flower, now that he doesn't plan to let go of this hand.

After a long time, Wumore Liuli finally regained her composure, she closed her eyes for a moment, opened them again, as if she had decided something, and whispered, "Na, senior, can you lower your head?"

"Huh, is that so?"

Xia You subconsciously cooperated, and then a flash of spiritual light flashed, and a strong sense of déjà vu appeared in front of his eyes.

…… Well, how do you feel, it seems that something similar happened not long ago?

However.

Before he could react in time, a soft and fragrant touch suddenly came from his right cheek, like a freshly baked marshmallow, with bursts of temperature.

"Uh......"

Xia You froze for a while, and was routined by the girls twice in a row, which made his mood very delicate.

The previous time it was a British pear, this time it was a black cat.

The previous time it was the left cheek, this time it's the right cheek.

Seeing Xia You's sluggish face, how could Wugen Liuli imagine what he was thinking, thinking that he was still shocked by the kiss just now, she couldn't help but blush, and she shrank back a few steps like a cat afraid of burning.

Then, timidly, shyly, stammered, "You—don't get me wrong!"

"Oh. ”

Xia You, who has already had an experience, doesn't plan to complain anymore now. He's just a little helpless, and then he's going to say lines like "I don't like you"?

However, the truth was not what he expected.

"—this is my curse. ”

The girl blushed and said shyly and earnestly.

It was as if she were taking an oath.

Said very solemnly.

"Whether in this life or in the next, you are destined to be unable to escape from my side!"

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(Revisiting my sister, seeing the black cat crying and tearing up the notebook, I really feel sorry for TAT)