At the entrance of the Elementary School Building, Hideki Hanyu tells Seiko Matsuda that he has an appointment.

It's not entirely a lie.

In the afternoon, he needs to attend an international academic exchange organized by the Neon Children's Literature Association.

The symposium was held at the International Children's Library, a branch of the Ueno National Diet Library in Taito-ku.

But before that, Hideki Hanyu still needs to go to the hotel to pick up someone.

This person's name is Fujino Uemura.

He is the president of the Sendai City Branch of the Neon Children's Literature Association.

Hideki Hanyu's trip to participate in the international academic exchange meeting is to be with the chairman of Fujino.

The reason is simple, he is now the vice president of the Sendai City Chapter in the Neon Children's Literature Association.

He was appointed to the position after he won the Kate Greenway Award.

It wasn't until the letter of appointment was sent to Cloud Culture that Hideki Hanyu knew that he had been 'promoted'.

Therefore, he participated in the international academic exchange meeting of the Neon Children's Literature Association, and in addition to his personal capacity, he also represented the Sendai City Branch.

Hideki Hanyu himself didn't think about camping in the association.

After all, he's really busy.

Mixed associations require a lot of social time.

However, there is a good saying, the sedan chair carries people.

People give him face, he is a layman, and he will not pretend to be high.

If a title is thrown at him, of course he will not shirk it.

After picking up President Fujino from the hotel, the two of them had a brief lunch and headed for the International Children's Library.

When the vehicle arrives at its destination, you can see through the window that there are constantly participants entering the venue.

For this international academic exchange of children's literature, Hideki Hanyu does not attach much importance to it personally.

But for the neon children's literature community, this kind of international-level academic exchange meeting is enough to be called a very important event.

Therefore, the attention is still very large.

Therefore, at the entrance of the venue, you can not only see relevant media taking pictures and interviews.

There are even cameras from NHK TV that are filming.

Looking at this posture, you will definitely see relevant reports on NHK's news program in the evening.

"President Tengye, please." Hideki Hanyu invites President Fujino to get out of the car.

"Hanyu-sensei, let's do it together." Uemura Fujino said.

After the two got out of the car, they walked towards the venue.

As soon as it approached the venue, it immediately attracted the attention of the media.

A group of reporters immediately surrounded them, and the flashing lights kept flashing.

NHK TV's cameras were also aimed at Hideki Hanyu for the first time.

Whoever makes Hideki Hanyu attractive is a topic of conversation wherever he goes.

Even professional media want to attract more readers.

And Hideki Hanyu is undoubtedly the most eye-catching presence in today's exchange meeting.

Among ordinary writers, his appearance is better than that of idol stars, which can be described as standing out from the crowd.

Even regardless of appearance, in terms of topicality, whether at home or abroad, Hideki Hanyu is among the best.

To exaggerate.

If you only talk about the public visibility in Neon Honbang, all the participants are tied together, and it is not as good as Hideki Hanyu alone.

"Can Hanyu-sensei give me an interview?"

"What speech did Hanyu-sensei prepare for this academic exchange meeting?"

"Hanyu-sensei......"

One by one, reporters rushed to gather around for interviews.

Squeezed aside all the companions Fujino Uemura.

But Fujino Uemura didn't care, after all, the Sendai City branch appointed Hideki Hanyu as the vice president, wasn't it for its own influence?

Fortunately, the staff of the association was more responsible, and when they saw the reporter hugging them, they immediately escorted Hideki Hanyu and walked inside.

Hideki Hanyu said sorry as he greeted him.

He just came to join in the fun, and was used as a mascot by the association, so how could he have time to prepare any speeches.

Even if he needs to speak, it is estimated that the speech script association has already been prepared, and he will be free to play.

However, as the staff who was guarding Hideki Hanyu was moving forward, he whispered to Hideki Hanyu, "Mr. Hanyu, if you can, I hope you will be interviewed by NHK." ”

Hideki Hanyu thought for a moment and said, "Yes." ”

With such a big battle, it must be a little inappropriate for him to really go in without saying anything.

It's better to find NHK for an interview, which can be regarded as an explanation to all the media.

But when he walked to the interview area of NHK TV.

I found that standing here was a female reporter wearing a dark professional suit skirt, not particularly beautiful, but quite intellectual.

NHK's on-site reporter turned out to be a female reporter.

It's still really rare.

Nowadays, the major neon TV stations, in addition to broadcasting news will be paired with female anchors, or there will be female anchors in meteorological news.

The host group is still dominated by men.

The status of women in the neon workplace is not high, and the same is true for TV stations.

and even many important occasions, such as award ceremonies.

would rather invite a female star as a host than use your own female anchor.

He also heard Hong Kong Haoyi say that even a female anchor who sits in the position of news anchor looks glamorous on the surface, but she is quite 'miserable' behind the scenes.

Fuji TV requires the female anchor to wear no more than one week of clothing, but the weekly cost is only a measly 10,000 yen.

This is still a big TV station like Fuji TV, and those small TV stations can be imagined.

Obviously living in the spotlight and accustomed to seeing the prosperity of the world, but his status is low, and he earns a salary that is not enough to support himself.

It's no wonder that most female anchors will do anything to climb to the top of TV stations.

Or take advantage of the convenience of occupation to find a rich man to be the owner.

is a female anchor like Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, but she can rank first on the income list year after year.

The entire neon female anchor, whether before, now, or in the future, is only one like this.

The female reporter in front of me was sent by NHK to cover this important international academic exchange meeting.

Either he has a backer on NHK TV, or he has an extraordinary background.

When Hideki Hanyu stands in front of the camera, the interview with the female reporter begins.

"Does Hanyu-sensei have anything to say about this academic exchange?"

"First of all, I am very honored to be invited to participate in this academic exchange meeting, and the international academic exchange can help us ......."

"As you can see from the association's information, in addition to his personal identity, Mr. Hanyu also served as a representative of the Sendai City Children's Literature Association, and he ...... for the new identity of Mr. Hanyu."

"The new identity is a recognition for me, but also a kind of pressure, and it is my ...... to promote the development and exchange of children's learning and culture from all over the world."

……

There weren't many questions in the interview.

But Hideki Hanyu found that the female reporter spoke well, thought clearly, and clearly did her homework ahead of time.

I thought it was a relational household, but who would have thought that it really had some strength.

"Thank you very much Hanyu-sensei for accepting our interview......"

The female reporter didn't dwell on it for too long, and ended it in a measured way.

"I am also very happy to be interviewed by NHK."

After saying this, Hideki Hanyu turned around and walked towards the venue.

At this time, inside the venue, people were almost there.

After President Fujino took Hideki Hanyu to find their seats and sat down, he didn't have to wait long for the seminar to begin.

In fact, there is nothing to say about the process of the seminar, many of which are just high-sounding and non-business speeches.

However, to Hanyu's frustration, his name was often mentioned during the seminar because of the Kate Greenway Award winner.

In short, his award represents the progress of children's literature in Asia.

Since it is in the name of an international academic exchange conference, it is natural that foreign writers attending the conference are indispensable at the scene.

It's just that there are very few European and American writers, and most of them are Asian writers.

Hideki Hanyu also saw two Chinese children's literature writers, but unfortunately Hideki Hanyu didn't know him.

The formal seminar was followed by a free exchange session.

At this time, Hideki Hanyu became the focus of the scene.

Many neon writers or overseas writers who came to the conference came to take photos with Hideki Hanyu.

The association's photographers basically stood in front of Hideki Hanyu and never left.

While taking a group photo, I exchanged creative experiences with my peers.

Hideki Hanyu is busier than the president of the association.

Finally busy until the end of the seminar, Hideki Hanyu felt his face stiffen with a smile.

As a result, when they left the venue, the media outside cheered and asked all kinds of questions in order to come up.

Hideki Hanyu was still interviewed by the female reporter of NHK under the arrangement of the association's staff.

After answering a few questions, the female reporter thanked her and took the initiative to give her business card.

Out of courtesy, Hideki Hanyu also gave him his business card.

When he got back into the car, he glanced at the business card given to him by the female reporter.

Only then did I know that the female reporter who interviewed him turned out to be Yuko Kuniya.

"No wonder it's so professional, it turned out to be this one."

Hideki Hanyu remembered some memories of this Yuko Kunitani.

When it comes to making money, Yuko Kuniya is certainly not as good as Tetsuko Kuroyanagi.

But in terms of professional ability, Yuko Kuniya is estimated to be even better.

Of course, referring to the Hereafter.

Hideki Hanyu's biggest impression of Yuko Kuniya is that the other party has interviewed him......

Forget it, that name can't be said.

In later generations, Yuko Kuniya is definitely a benchmark figure in the group of neon female anchors.

He also won the Kikuchi Wide Award.

This kind of reporter can only be produced by NHK TV.

Like Neon, a few large private TV stations completely treat female anchors as consumables.

After all, a private TV station that claims to have a shelf life of female anchors only at the age of 30 is counting on what in-depth female anchors can cultivate.

However, Hanyu Hideki sighed for a moment and quickly put this matter behind him.

After all, after crossing over, there are too many celebrities I have seen.

A female anchor who will be a little famous in the future is really not worth thinking about for too long.

After sending President Fujino back to the hotel, Hideki Hanyu prepared to go home.

Thinking that Yasuko Sawaguchi had already set off for Hokkaido in the afternoon, Koizumi Kyoko also ran an itinerary to promote the single.

Hideki Hanyu went to the house in Chiyoda-ku to pick up Nako Ruru.

I returned to the house where I hadn't lived for a long time.

Although there are fewer people living in the house, the house is still very tidy because of the regular maintenance of housekeeping staff.

The little female cat who grew up in the house of everything since she was a child was very excited to return to the old place, and walked up and down, inside and out.

As for Hideki Hanyu.

After a busy day, he lay down on the recliner on the terrace on the second floor after washing.

A distant view of Koishikawa Korakuen enveloped in the sunset.

It's been a long time since I've seen such a view.

Meow Woo –

After patrolling the territory, the little she-cat jumped on Hideki Hanyu's lap.

Rest with the host.

……

The International Academic Exchange Conference lasted for two days.

Hideki Hanyu obediently went to participate in the two-day event.

And two days are not the end for Hanyu Hideki.

The Neon Children's Literature Association's activities are over.

This was followed by an invitation from the Neon Literary Society.

And then there are other associations.

During this period, there are other organizations, exchange meetings and cultural salons held by seniors in the cultural circles.

Hideki Hanyu, who has just won the award, is naturally the target of everyone's invitation.

Whenever there was time, Hideki Hanyu did not refuse.

It wasn't until September that the various activities finally came to an end.

And Hideki Hanyu's performance was once again unanimously recognized by the group.

After all, after winning the award, he is still so humble and sensible, giving face to many associations and seniors.

When everyone is happy, the praise of not wanting money is naturally not less.

There have been a large number of reports in the media praising Hideki Hanyu from the cultural industry.

In the eyes of the public, Hideki Hanyu's reputation in the neon culture world is simply not too good.

According to media reports, Hideki Hanyu has become a leader of the younger generation of neon literature.

And in addition to compliments.

The picture book industry has once again begun to build momentum for Hanyu Hideki, wanting to help Hanyu Hideki win the Neon Cultural Medal.

Once Hideki Hanyu received the Order of Culture.

The status of picture books in the neon literary world will undoubtedly reach a higher level.

Therefore, these seniors are not only helping Hanyu Hideki, but also helping themselves.

But even if Hideki Hanyu has just won the Kate Greenway Award, it will not be easy to win the Order of Culture.

If you lower the grade and build a purple ribbon medal, you still have a great grasp.

After all, the Purple Ribbon Medal is easier to obtain than the Cultural Medal.

For example, Ajiuyou, who produced "The Birth of a Star", received a purple ribbon medal in later generations.

But the problem is that there is an age limit for the Purple Ribbon Medal, and you must be at least 50 years old.

In 2003 this restriction would have been lifted, but not yet.

Therefore, the picture book industry can only choose the more difficult cultural medals.

……

Picture in the clouds, Asako Hirohashi's office.

Asako Hirohashi put down a newspaper with a photo of Hideki Hanyu and said to Hideki Hanyu, who was sitting on the sofa.

"It seems that Hanyu-san's hard work has not been in vain, and there has been a lot of demand in the media recently that you will receive the Order of Culture."

"It's just the help of seniors in the circle."

Hanyu Hideki actually wants to say, do you think I've been working hard lately to mess around in circles, and I'm a fool?

"Are you sure about Hanyu-san?"

"What are you sure of?"

"Of course, it's the Cultural Medal."

"Hehe, it's not a small momentum, but it's still a little difficult to get a medal."

Hideki Hanyu isn't being modest.

The Cultural Medal is not a Purple Ribbon Medal, how can it be so easy to get.

Not to mention anything else, just look at one of the conditions for obtaining the Cultural Medal, and you will know how difficult it is.

That's the Nobel Prize winner.

Although Kate Greenway has some status in the picture book industry.

But looking at the world, compared with the Nobel Prize, the influence is still too different.

And if he wants to win the Cultural Medal, there is one of the biggest shortcomings.

That's age.

In his early twenties, he is still too young.

But it doesn't matter if you can't get it.

Every year, if you make a fuss like this, it's not bad to mix the name of a perennial accompaniment of a cultural medal.

For example, Xiao Lizi, who accompanied the Oscars.

Another example is Haruki Murakami, who ran for the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Don't look at the escort running is a bit unpleasant.

But as long as he runs a few more times, gradually, everyone will take it for granted that he is qualified to receive the Cultural Medal.

I didn't get it, whether it was because of age, seniority, or bad luck.

Public opinion will always find a reason for him.

On the contrary, no one will question his strength and status.

Obviously, he didn't get a cultural medal.

But there is a name for a quasi-recipient of the Order of Culture, or a candidate for the Order of Culture.

So there's nothing wrong with running along.

Thanks for the tipping from Roaming Water.

Thanks to the 2,000 book coins from the commander of Debang.

Thank you Mei Yu for the reward of Lotus Yu's father.

(End of chapter)