In the conference room on the fifth floor of Kodansha, there was the sound of a large number of papers being turned.
Everyone was reading "A Platycodon Flower" written by Maijo Kyousuke.
Jiang Liumei stood on the stage, her expression full of pride, but she also made plans for the future.
This time I offended Gonda Manji, a well-known critic in the mystery world, and Toru Miyoshi, the chairman of the Japanese Mystery Writers Association.
You can almost imagine what the ending will be like.
But, it’s like I’ve thought about it before.
Life is so boring if you just do the right thing.
After being banned by the Japanese reasoning community, will you go abroad?
Although the foreign reasoning landscape has faded, you should still be able to make a name for yourself with your love for reasoning!
Even if he fails, he can go home and inherit Futaba Club!
Thinking of this, the burden in Jiang Liumei's heart was no longer so heavy.
Although he will no longer be able to cooperate with Maijo Keisuke in the future, Eryomemi has no regrets at all for being able to light up the future path of Maijo Keisuke!
I just hope that kid Kyousuke Maijo can have some conscience!
Knowing that I have made such a big sacrifice for him, I can thank myself!
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Kodansha employees have to deal with a large number of manuscripts every day, and they read very quickly.
The manuscript of about 20,000 words was read in thirty minutes.
Although Jiang Liumei heard a lot of sounds coming from the audience, crying for Miss Suzue.
But no one spoke.
Because everyone's eyes are fixed on the judges on the stage, they want these five judges to evaluate the work called "A Platycodon Flower".
Takao Tsuchiya originally admired Maijo Keisuke, but as he got older, he was involuntarily dragged into the whirlpool of memories and couldn't extricate himself.
But as soon as he heard about Maijo Keisuke's new work, Takao Tsuchiya quickly broke away from his memories, and immediately got the manuscript and started reading it!
Since Takao Tsuchiya was the first among the judges to get the manuscript, he was naturally the first to read it:
"Instead of calling it a platycodon flower, it would be better to call it a handful of sour fruit."
"Today, I have been working in the industry for thirty years, and have written eight novels, more than sixty short stories, and have read more than thirty thousand manuscripts."
"But, I have never read such a sour manuscript!"
"The beautiful writing and the metaphor of platycodon flower are really memorable, just like the sour fruit, first sour, then astringent, with a touch of sweetness mixed in between the sourness and astringency. "
"It's like having a love affair for the first time, but only trying it briefly. I became obsessed with it without even realizing it!"
Takao Tsuchiya smacked his lips and said nothing because he had already opened the first page again and fell into the story again.
Chen Shunchen put the manuscript paper on the table, breathed a long sigh of relief, then looked at Jiang Liumei and said with a smile:
"Miss Jiangliu, thank you very much for bringing Teacher Wucheng's short story to us."
"Because, after reading this manuscript, I discovered that Teacher Wucheng is truly a genius that is rare to see in a century!"
"I was originally shocked by Mr. Maicheng's madness in "Astrology Killing Magic"."
"But I didn't expect that Teacher Wucheng's "A Platycodon Flower" suddenly put away the overflowing madness and turned it into poignant beauty."
"Paired with the atmosphere of the Showa era, which itself has a filter, it tells the story of a period of persistence and greed for love, as well as the passion and blindness of love."
"Although Ms. Suzue committed a serious crime of murder, to be honest, my outlook was affected by Mr. Maishiro."
"To be a bit embarrassed, I have to admit through Mr. Maicheng's description that I have fallen deeply in love with Ms. Suzue!"
Chen Shunchen smiled so happily that he even called Maijo Kyousuke "Makiro teacher":
"I have been working in the industry for twenty years and have seen countless writers with diverse styles, but I have never seen a writer like Mr. Wucheng!"
"He can write in a crazy style like "Astrological Killing Magic", but also in a poignant style like "A Platycodon Flower"."
"One person can switch between two writing styles at will in a short period of time. He is truly a genius that is rare in a century!"
Chen Shunchen's praise made all the Kodansha employees in the audience who had finished reading "A Platycodon Flower" nod in agreement.
Akimoto Naoki was even more shocked by "A Platycodon Flower" because he actually read a trace of socialism in this original story, which really made him, a supporter of socialism, extremely happy. , who admired Maijo Kyousuke's abilities!
If Hiroyuki Itsuki was still a little worried about Maijo Keisuke's literary quality before, he was afraid that Maijo Keisuke's madness would make him go to extremes.
But the appearance of "A Platycodon Flower" made Hiroyuki Itsuki understand that Maijo Keisuke's ability has far exceeded that of most writers of his generation!
"I take back what I said before, and I also take back my vote for Izawa Motohiko."
"Because "A Platycodon Flower" allows me to see the literary nature beyond mystery novels, and also allows me to see the hope for the future of mystery novels!"
Eryumei bowed deeply towards Takao Tsuchiya, Chen Shunchen, and Hiroyuki Itsuki, her almond eyes filled with tears.
Because of the appearance of "A Platycodon Flower", the selection of the Denglong Award was reversed again.
According to the rule of the minority obeying the majority, Maijo Kyousuke has declared victory!
But Jiang Liumei made such a big sacrifice, not just to get these three votes!
Because this may be his last appearance in the history of Japanese reasoning.
If it is not passed unanimously, it will not bring a perfect ending to my final career.
Jiang Liumei will never give in!
As a result, Eryumi once again set her sights on Miyoshi Tetsu and Gonda Manji!
Miyoshi Toru was amazed by Maijo Keisuke's beautiful writing style and moisturizing and silent lines. Even if he wanted to support Izawa Motohiko, there was no way to convince himself that Izawa Motohiko was better than Maijo Keisuke.
Because the reality is that Izawa Motohiko was beaten by Maijo Keisuke from all angles and directions, and there was no possibility of winning the Climbing Dragon Award!
Miyoshi Toru sighed heavily, looked at Eryumei, who had been staring at him, smiled bitterly and waved his hand:
"Miss Jiang Liu, I finally know how powerful you are. Stop staring at me."
"I surrender, I am willing to vote for Maijo Keisuke."
"Compared to Izawa Motohiko, Maijo Keisuke's changeable style can influence generations of people to enter the world of Japanese mystery literature."
"If I vote for Izawa Motohiko against my will, decades later, I might become a sinner who affects the direction of the Japanese literary world."
Miyoshi Tetsuya was not an unreasonable person. He talked to Eryumei and actually saw Eryumei pouting in the direction of Gonda Manji.
It was obviously a signal to Jiang Liumei to question Gonda Manji.
Although Gonda Manji is the youngest among the five judges, he has always been involved in the reasoning criticism circle where debates are held at every turn.
The city and thinking are naturally much more advanced than those of writers who sit at home and write books.
Seeing Miyoshi Toru mouthing in his direction, Gonda Manji could only raise his hands in a gesture of surrender:
"Chairman Sanhao, please spare me. I don't want Miss Jiang Liu to tie a bomb that can only be used on my body again."
"So, I am also willing to vote for Maijo Kyousuke!"
"Because compared to the dead historical reasoning, I believe that with the changing writing style of Mr. Maijo Keisuke, a new year of reasoning will be created!"
Gonda Manji's words instantly dissipated the tense atmosphere at the scene.
After several hours of intense discussions, Maijo Keisuke finally became the final recipient of the Edogawa Ranpo Climbing Award by unanimous vote!
Uyama Himideomi was so excited that he didn't care about his own image. He excitedly picked up the stupid "Watson" and jumped on the table and shouted loudly!
"Kyousuke Maijo! Climb the dragon!"
"Kyousuke Maijo! Long live!"
The staff of the Forum Society were incited by Uyama Hinodeomi's high mood.
Everyone also followed the rhythm of Uyama Hiideomi, raising their arms and shouting to celebrate Maijo Keisuke's successful ascension to the dragon!
