Chapter 213: Across the ocean to see you
"Qing, have you finished writing your membership form, and you're going to hand it in tomorrow!!"
It caused a sensation in society, three days after the 135th Akutagawa Prize ceremony.
Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who got his first published book from the Literary Spring and Autumn Publishing House, was sitting on the desk in the room at this time, stroking the cover of the single book of "Golden Dreamland" with one hand, and holding a mobile phone with the other hand, talking on the phone with Uncle Ishida.
"Oh, don't worry, I've already written it. As he spoke, he glanced at the form on his desk.
This is the membership form sent by the Writers and Artists Association, and he received it the day after the Akutagawa Prize ceremony, as well as a phone call from Chairman Chiji Kuroi.
Maybe it's a common problem of the old people, on the phone, Mr. Kuroi said a lot, but it can be summed up in one sentence, which means "You fill out this form, you are a member of our association, and if someone wants to get you in the future, you will report my name"
has a thigh hug, of course Sakamoto Kiyoshi is very happy, and joining the Literary and Artistic Association is always beneficial for his future development.
Isn't success just about trying to do something good for yourself, and the end result that slowly accumulates?
Sakamoto Kiyoshi was also very touched by Mr. Kuroi's care for himself so much, and he also expressed his loyalty on the phone, saying things like "I won't let you down!" and "I'll do my best!", which made Mr. Kuroi feel his determination to dedicate himself to the organization all the time.
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"That's good, by the way, because your book is now popular, so many literary magazines, newspapers, and even some literary programs have sent you invitations, and want to invite you to do interviews, or be on the show, what do you think?"
Suddenly, the uncle's words interrupted Kiyoshi Sakamoto's reminiscence journey.
When he heard his uncle's words, he didn't think about it, and just said, "Don't go!"
"Uh? Why? Even if it's not on the show, but those interviews with literary magazines, you should also participate, after all, your single book has just been released, if you can get the shouts and cheers of these readers' favorite literary magazines, you don't have to worry about sales!"
"Anyway, these aren't acting activities, and in this case, no one will say that you have broken your promise... ”
The uncle dutifully persuaded Kiyoshi Sakamoto, hoping that he would change his mind.
Although Kiyoshi Sakamoto's plan made personally this time was a perfect success.
However, in the eyes of the uncle, Sakamoto Kiyoshi is still a big boy who doesn't know a lot of things, has a somewhat willful personality, and is very funny.
Therefore, many times, he is by Sakamoto Kiyoshi's side as much as possible, guiding him, step by step, how to go.
However, he didn't know, don't look at Sakamoto Kiyoshi so funny on the surface, a little heartless, as if he doesn't understand anything, but Sakamoto is no longer the rookie who passively accepts all kinds of lessons and knowledge in the entertainment industry.
Since Wenchun revealed his "ambiguous" relationship with Aragaki Yui, Sakamoto Kiyoshi has realized one thing.
That is, you can't passively accept everything that is coming.
Instead, it is better to take the initiative to arrange or do something in advance to deal with the upcoming situations, even if you do that, you will change the future you are familiar with, and it is better than waiting for all kinds of things to happen.
After all, the state of mind of the two is completely different.
Therefore, the current Sakamoto Kiyoshi is no longer a cringe-ready reborn person who is afraid of future changes and will do anything, but a reborn who has the courage to move forward with the courage to face the mentality even if there is an unfamiliar future with advance preparation.
As for what the uncle said, Sakamoto analyzed it in his brain early in the morning.
Therefore, he answered his uncle's doubts very calmly.
"That's right, although these are not activities in the entertainment industry, even if I go, no one will say anything about me, but, uncle, you must know that my current limelight is too prosperous!"
"The whole of Japan is talking about me, and this kind of influence has come to an end, and it is impossible to rise again. There's no need for me to continue to rely on these to improve my reputation. ”
"And the sales of the single book, you also know, now how influential I am after winning the award, a sixteen-year-old Akutagawa Award winner in history, just this title can already make my sales, definitely not sell badly. ”
"And, uncle, have you forgotten, what is my other identity?"
The uncle, who was listening carefully to Sakamoto Kiyoshi's explanation to himself, was stumped by Sakamoto's sudden question, and after a moment of silence, he carefully replied, "Chief Todai?"
"Wrong!"
Sakamoto Kiyoshi waited for the uncle's sentence, and suddenly raised his voice and said, almost scaring the uncle on the other end of the phone, so scared that he dropped the phone.
"It's an artist! And it's an all-round artist who is loved by the public, whether it's my fans or my fans, there are more than a million, and I'm still wondering, is this million single book enough to sell... ”
"So, uncle, do you think I still need to increase sales through the hype of those magazines and newspapers?"
On the phone, Uncle Ishida, who listened to Kiyoshi Sakamoto's statement, was also silent.
But,In his heart,I always feel that something is not quite right.,I always feel that Sakamoto Kiyoshi's words.,A little bit of that...
Even after hanging up the phone with Kiyoshi Sakamoto, Uncle Ishida was still thinking about the words to describe Kiyoshi Sakamoto's words.
Finally, he had a flash of inspiration, patted his head, and thought of what it was.
I saw the uncle smile bitterly and said to himself, "That's what he says all day long, "pretend to be forced"! ”
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End of August.
After Sakamoto Kiyoshi submitted the application form for membership, the Japan Writers and Artists Association approved his application for membership, and in this way, after Sakamoto Kiyoshi's writer information was included in the Writers and Artists Association, he officially became a member of the Japanese writers, and also became a highly influential non-governmental organization, the youngest member of the Japanese Writers and Artists Association.
And as soon as his single book "Golden Dreamland" was published, the sales exceeded 500,000 copies in the first week!
Such an astonishing sales also made Uncle Ishida, who originally wanted to persuade Kiyoshi Sakamoto to participate in interviews with literary newspapers and magazines, no longer in his ears and continued to talk about these things.
"Golden Dreamland" has been widely recognized by the public, and it has also temporarily ranked first in the current annual sales list.
However, none of this has anything to do with Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who is making salted fish at home.
However, he never imagined that a long-lost friend of his would appear in front of him.
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On August 25th, it was a sunny day, but a little too hot.
Kiyoshi Sakamoto, who was wearing a white T and sky blue jeans, received a call without caller ID.
Generally speaking, for these strange calls that do not know the caller, Kiyoshi Sakamoto will not answer them.
However, probably because of the big sales during this period of time, his mood has been relatively happy, and he hesitated for a moment before pressing the connect button.
Before he could say "Moximosi", a familiar female voice came over the phone.
"HELLO, IS IT SAKAMOTO KIYO?" (TIME RELATIONSHIP, I DIRECTLY TRANSLATED ENGLISH TO Chinese, NO NEED TO THANK ME.) )
Kiyoshi Sakamoto listened to a somewhat familiar voice, and after recalling it in his mind, he instantly remembered who the owner of the voice was.
Taylor Swift!!
"Taylor?!!" Kiyoshi Sakamoto said into the phone in surprise, of course, in English...
"MMMM!, IT'S ME, KIYO, LONG TIME NO SEE!!" Taylor replied with a little excitement in his voice after hearing that it was his own voice.
"Oh, long time no see, although we talk on the phone a lot... Kiyoshi Sakamoto said a little embarrassed.
Yes, since I met Taylor in the United States in February last year, Kiyoshi Sakamoto basically hasn't seen her, in reality...
In fact, after they met, they also often contacted, whether it was through the phone, or online video chat, in constant communication, these two teenagers and girls who love music very much, unknowingly, through the medium of music, became very good friends.
Although Taylor, who is in the United States, often asks Sakamoto Kiyoshi to visit him, but because he is too busy, Sakamoto Kiyoshi really can't spare time, so the two have not seen each other for more than a year.
However, the distance did not make the feelings in the hearts of the two become thinner, but made the two people of different countries, different genders, and different races miss each other more and more in their hearts.
Originally, Kiyoshi Sakamoto was also going to find a time to go to the United States to visit Taylor after the release.
Because, in June, during the video with Taylor, she mentioned that her first single had been released.
Therefore, Sakamoto Kiyoshi still thought that after the matter was over, he would fly to the United States to meet Taylor.
However, without waiting for him to leave, Taylor called first.
Because, Kiyoshi Sakamoto has a mobile phone, which is specifically to contact the TOP investment company in the United States, and on that mobile phone address book, there are only two contacts, in addition to Kagawa, the leader of the financial management team, there is another person, that is, Taylor.
And now, there is no caller ID from the phone calling, and Taylor is not calling the international mobile phone, but the Japanese mobile phone commonly used by Sakamoto Kiyoshi, Sakamoto Kiyoshi suddenly thought of a possibility at this time.
He swallowed a mouthful of saliva before asking a little tentatively.
"Taylor, you're now, aren't you... Not in the United States?"
"Eh, how do you know?" Taylor replied on the phone, a little confused, and Kiyoshi Sakamoto put his hand on his forehead.
He propped his forehead, as if he had probably guessed something, and said into the phone.
"Taylor, don't you tell me that you're in Japan now?"
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From Taylor's sudden silence, Sakamoto Kiyoshi had confirmed the guess in his heart, but he was not dead hearted, and he still waited for Taylor's answer.
"Well, I'm in Japan right now!KIYO! I'm in Japan!!"
However, Taylor's excited voice tells him that she has really come to Japan...
Little country beauty, Taylor Swift, join!