Tokyo, Mashikan
The Yashikan is a well-known venue in Japan. It has been used to hold various grand ceremonies many times, including the farewell concert of "The Last Tear" by Japan's top music team, the Madmen, ten years ago.
Twenty years ago, the top Japanese singer Koichi Kirisei held his first solo concert in Japan. Haruo Oru also asked the Mashikan to play "Haruo Let Me Be at the Mashikan – Through 50 Years of Wind and Rain Together."
What made the Mashikan even more famous was the announcement made by the top writer, singer, and composer Masumaki Taozaki in this venue 15 years ago.
At that time, Masumaki Taozaki, who was extremely popular and popular throughout Japan, said goodbye to hundreds of thousands of fans and book friends in the Mashikan. In the end, he sang his original song "Don't Miss Me" in a hoarse voice, threw down his white hat, and walked away.
It was these grand ceremonies that made the Mashikan more famous. That was why the Ogawa Award was held in the Mashikan.
There was a crowd inside and outside the Mashikan. On the stage, the final winner of the Ogawa Award was about to be announced, and the guest, Motoji Hachi, was already in place.
At the same time, the sound of "click, click, click" came from below the stage. It was the sound of the reporters taking pictures.
Among the reporters on the right corner of the stage, Fukamatsu Mitsuki held the camera tightly in his hand and chose the right angle to take pictures. But if you looked closely, you could see a little oil stain on the cuff of his suit. His red eyes and dark circles showed that he had not been well for the past few days.
Fukamatsu Mitsuki's heart was as restless as his appearance. He had received the most severe warning from the minister.
He did not know when the minister found out that he was still investigating Yamada Shinji.
But this matter made the minister very angry. The minister had already ordered him to stop the investigation, but he had disobeyed the order.
As the minister roared, Fukamatsu Mitsuki learned that the minister was also being punished for this matter. He immediately felt that his work was over because he knew what kind of person the minister was.
The minister was called Hiraoka Mutsuyuki. Even though he looked kind, he had used some means to expel a few disobedient reporters. Fukamatsu Mitsuki had seen it with his own eyes.
This time, Hiraoka Mutsuyuki did not even bother to put on a show. He shouted at Fukamatsu Mitsuki in the morning, "Baka, immediately stop all in-depth investigations on Yamada Shinji and destroy all relevant information. This is an order!"
But Fukamatsu Mitsuki was unwilling to accept this!
Now, it wasn't just a matter of gambling debts. The key point was that he had violated the orders of the minister and his superiors. He had even used up his few resources and connections. Now that this matter had leaked out, it was inevitable that he would resign!
They were only dealing with the aftermath. Once they were done, they would definitely be kicked out.
In Japan, it is very difficult for a fired person to find a job.
Especially for those who had been fired for violating orders from their superiors, it was even more difficult for them to find a job.
Just this point alone was enough to ruin his entire life.
Therefore, Fukamatsu Kouki was furious and prepared to make a big scoop. Therefore, for the past few days, Fukamatsu Kouki had used all kinds of methods to contact many reporters and authors. He was prepared to expose this matter in front of everyone today!
If you want me to die, I'll take you down with me.
Just as he was thinking about it, he saw an old man step onto the stage. This was Motoji Yachi, also a top-notch author. He was a typical late bloomer.
Before the age of forty, he had published two books, "The Swamp and the Hunter" and "Carnival's Feast". Be it the results or writing style, they were very ordinary. After the age of fifty, he wrote a masterpiece, "No Man's Snow Country". When it was published, it received a lot of good reviews and won the Ogawa Prize that year. He became famous overnight.
In the next five years, he published two more books consecutively, both of which were nominated for the Ogawa Prize. Finally, at the age of sixty-five, he won the Ogawa Prize with "Soulmate".
"Ladies and gentlemen, the final winner of today's Ogawa Prize is …" Motoji Yachi said in a low and slightly hoarse voice, "Yamada Shinji's" The Boat of Ziyuan "!"
"Let us welcome Mr. Yamada on stage with our warmest applause!" Motoji Yachi took the lead and clapped.
Below the stage, Fukamatsu Kouki felt that it was about time. If there were no surprises, this time, someone else would be collecting the prize on his behalf.
Fukamatsu Kouki had already discussed with the authors and reporters that he had contacted. Fukamatsu Kouki would take the lead and step out to protest in front of the live broadcast, creating a big scoop.
Although Fukamatsu Kouki would definitely be punished for doing so, he would gain reputation in front of the entire nation. This would be a protective talisman.
"Fukamatsu, it's time to go all out."
The moment he brought the winner on stage, it was time to expose everything and cut off all means of retreat.
Fukamatsu Kouki took a deep breath and gripped her camera tightly. She leaned to the side and used her eyes to signal to her companions, Hideki Shinhara, Takaichi Ishiki, and the others.
Hideki Shinhara was a reporter who was unwilling to be an ordinary person, and he also desired to become famous. Thus, Fukamatsu Kouki had communicated with him many times in private and successfully tied him to his ship.
Takaichi Ishiki was also a straightforward man, and he felt that there were too many shady secrets behind Yamada Shinji's award. Thus, he was determined to cooperate with his senpai and expose everything!
"Yamada-kun, Yamada-san!" Names were shouted from the stage. Fukamatsu Kouki and Takaichi Ishiki were waiting. At this moment, the lights came on.
A person wearing a black kimono walked out from the stage. Although he looked very formal, everyone could clearly see that he was only a teenager.
"The previous few times, it was a girl who collected the prize. Is it a teenager now?"
"Once the prize is given to this teenager, we will immediately take action." The few of them looked at each other and were mentally prepared.
The person who walked up was Pei Zi Yun. Step by step, he walked towards the center of the stage, towards Motoji Hachi. Just as he reached the stage, the crowd below was in an uproar!
"What's going on? Is he collecting the prize again?" Kazuhiko Katamura was also a writer who was good at describing details. He was famous for his book "Between Writing and Writing". At this moment, the slightly plump man was sitting below the stage, looking at Pei Zi Yun who had walked up on stage. He couldn't help but open his mouth wide.
Even though the crowd below the stage was in an uproar, Pei Zi Yun didn't feel any discomfort. He only bowed deeply to Motoji Hachi, who returned the bow seriously. He held the microphone and said, "Yamada-san, congratulations."
"It can't be, he's Yamada Shinji?"
This sentence caused the crowd to fall silent. The famous critic, Niu Kangyi, was wearing a burgundy suit. At this moment, he was touching his balding head with his right hand. His face was full of disbelief as he said, "This isn't a joke, right?"
"Am I seeing things? Yamada Shinji is such a teenager? "
Ignoring the silence below, Motoji Hachi picked up Ogawa's prize from the waiter's tray. It was an exquisite pocket watch made of pure gold, with the word "Ogawa" engraved on it.
This pocket watch represented the highest achievement in Japanese literature.
At this moment, Motoji Hachi handed it over with both hands. Pei Zi Yun took the pocket watch and bowed to Motoji Hachi. He raised his hand high above the pocket watch and gestured to the crowd before bowing again.
Then, Pei Zi Yun said, "Hello everyone, I'm very happy to meet all of you on this occasion!"
"My name is Yamada Shinji, I'm a writer and a junior high school student!"
At the same time, the screen behind him showed all of Yamada Shinji's information. The crowd was stunned.
Pei Zi Yun apologized in a deep voice that still had a hint of childishness to it. "I'm very sorry. I'd like to apologize to all the seniors and citizens watching the television!"
"I should have said this apology the first time I received the Wild Wood Prize."
"However, I had just entered junior high after receiving the Wild Wood Prize and the Outline Prize. There were many things that I needed to learn. Also, the Underage Protection Association did not want me to appear in public. Therefore, the first two times, I received them on my behalf!"
Motoji Hachi asked curiously, "Oh, that makes sense. Yamada-kun, you're only thirteen years old now. Not to mention eighteen, you're not even fifteen yet. The Underage Protection Association stipulates that even if you appear in public, you have to use a pseudonym and have your face censored. The Underage Protection Association's prohibition is very understandable."
"Then, why are you willing to come out now?"
"I originally wanted to receive the prize myself when I turned eighteen, but I received the Ogawa Prize because of the judges' love. The Ogawa Prize is the highest award in Japanese literature. As an author, I have to show respect from the bottom of my heart. No matter how many reasons I have, it would be too arrogant to receive the prize!"
"For this reason, I specially applied to the Underage Protection Association and received approval." As he said this, the approval document and the guardian's signature appeared on the screen.
"In this way, I was able to receive the opportunity to appear in public today."
"For this, I am very grateful." Pei Zi Yun bowed deeply again.
"So that's how it is. You have your own difficulties." Motoji Hachi asked again in a surprised tone, "But it's really unbelievable. You're only in junior high, how can you write such a novel?"
Pei Zi Yun smiled and replied, "I know that there are many controversies on the internet, but 'The Change of the Cattail Gate', 'Who is the Second Man', and 'Ghosts Who Walks in the Night' are all my works."
"This time, my new book is' The Boat of the Purple Garden '. I believe that everyone will be able to share some of my thoughts and feelings in its words." Pei Zi Yun said in a sincere tone, then bowed deeply, "I'm really sorry for the trouble caused by me concealing my identity in the past. Please forgive me."
Motoji Hachi nodded and said, "Yes, I've also read 'The Boat of the Purple Garden'. It's an excellent novel, without a doubt, a masterpiece."
"With these four works, no matter how young Yamada-kun is, he will be able to stand in the literary world of Japan and represent the top writers of Japan."
"To tell the truth, I'm also a writer. But when I read 'The Boat of the Purple Garden', I felt a sense of awe."
"Everyone, Yamada-kun is the future hope of our literary world. I personally believe that any doubts about Yamada-kun will be dispelled after reading one novel after another!"
"Lastly, in order not to disturb the life and studies of a minor, I implore everyone to not disturb him. Let our Yamada-kun have a more stable learning environment and produce more outstanding works."
"Please!" Motoji Hachi bowed deeply. Then, someone escorted Pei Zi Yun out.
At this time, everyone came to their senses. With a loud bang, everyone went crazy and rushed to the stage. The reporters rushed forward with all their might.
Only Fukamatsu Mitsuki, who was prepared to make things difficult for Pei Zi Yun, had a blank mind. At this moment, she did not know what to do. She could only watch as a group of people escorted Pei Zi Yun out of the hall, while the reporters chased after them.
"It's over!" After a while, Fukamatsu Mitsuki regained his composure. If he had made a big splash and become a reporter who was fired for the sake of justice, he would still have a way out. But now, everything was over.
No one could say that a minor had to bear public responsibility.
"No, I can't accept this."
"There must be a turn for the better." Fukamatsu Mitsuki gritted his teeth and clenched his fists. Ignoring the blood that flowed from his nails, he chased after Pei Zi Yun.
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