Tokyo Literary Godfather

A few months ago, when Togata Nanako and Ogata Shinyo were eating at a ramen restaurant, they came across the filming site of a prank show.

After the filming, a staff member came forward and asked for permission to film. At that time, the two agreed. Later, they saw themselves on TV and found it very interesting.

But then several months passed and no one paid any attention to it. Until today, I discovered that the author of "White Night Journey", Mr. Sima Keita, is actually a staff member.

What a coincidence.

Nanako Togada suddenly felt hopeful. When she came forward to ask for an autograph, would he recognize her when he saw her?

"I didn't expect Mr. Shiba Keita to be so young." Ogata Shinyo said with emotion, "He's still very handsome, right, Nanako."

"Um……"

At this time, Kei Fujiwara's signing hand was about to break. Before, every time he signed a name, he would raise his head to signal to the reader. Gradually, he began to simplify the steps. After signing, he would rush to the next person.

"Hey, you are too perfunctory, sign it again!"

After signing another name, a female voice sounded sharply.

Kei Fujiwara looked up and saw a girl with a high ponytail standing in front of him wearing sunglasses. Kei Fujiwara recognized her at a glance.

So I added a few more words to the book: I wish you success in your career, TO: Arima Guixiang

"Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend my autograph session." Kei Fujiwara said in a low voice.

"Who's busy, I just stopped by when I had some time on vacation recently." Arima Guixiang pinched one of the temples of her spectacles to reveal one eye and said. Arima Guixiang's eyes were like a cat, big and smart, slightly hanging. The corners of his eyes looked a little cunning.

"This book you wrote has been very popular recently. It seems that many people have read it. Will you call me Teacher Qi Sima in the future?"

Kei Fujiwara shrugged, "Whatever you want."

The person behind Arima Keixiang saw the two chatting and subconsciously looked over. Arima Keixiang quickly put on her glasses and left.

After another forty or fifty minutes, it was finally Togada's turn. Nanako Togada stepped forward with some anticipation and apprehension.

"Teacher Sima...I like your works very much..."

"name."

"Huh? Oh... Nanako Togata..."

"欻欻昘..."

Kei Fujiwara quickly wrote something on the title page of the book, then closed it and handed it to the other party. He looked up and said with a smile: "Thank you for your support."

Li Hetian took the book and bowed slightly to Kei Fujiwara, feeling a little disappointed. It seems that I didn't recognize me, I was being passionate...

The signing session lasted from the morning until about six o'clock in the afternoon. It was getting late, and the crowd finally dispersed gradually.

Kei Fujiwara threw the pen on the table, his right hand began to tremble slightly, and his entire forearm was flushed.

"Fujiwara-kun, you have worked hard."

At this time, Itagaki Kazuhiko came over with a smile. He had just stood and watched for a long time. Seeing this grand signing event, who would have thought that this was the first signing event for a new author? It's like a long-established author.

As an editor, Kazuhiko Itagaki also felt extremely happy at this time.

"Let's go, Fujiwara-kun, let's go to dinner, this time it's still a treat from the editorial department!"

Kei Fujiwara stood up, "It will cost again."

The two left the bookstore. Itagaki Kazuhiko drove here. After more than 20 minutes, the car slowly stopped. Fujiwara Kei looked out the window, was stunned, and said: "Mr. Itagaki, shall we eat here?"

Itagaki Kazuhiko smiled "hehe", "Yeah, I have to treat myself occasionally."

This is Ginza in Chuo-ku, the most luxurious business district in Tokyo and also known as the most expensive place in Asia.

As soon as the two got out of the car, Fujiwara Kei saw two sexy girls walking past. When they passed by Fujiwara Kei, a gust of fragrance blew. They must be the nearby bartenders. There are many famous clubs in Ginza, Chuo-ku, and celebrities come and go.

Among these hostesses, there are actually some famous school students, and their income is very high. It is impossible to get along in this kind of place if the level of education is too low. It is not only necessary for a wine hostess to be able to drink, but also to be good at chatting. The guest said Nanmenlouzi and you said hipbone axis, it is estimated that you will be struck out soon.

When Kei Fujiwara was studying at Higashi Bungei, when many girls talked about their future career ideals, the first place was the president's wife, and the second place was Mama-san from Ginza.

Although there was some joking in the tone when he said this, it more or less reflected some real thoughts.

Kei Fujiwara thought, is Itagaki going to take me to the club to meet the world?

Not really. Itagaki Kazuhiko took Fujiwara Kei to a restaurant that serves kaiseki cuisine. This is a reservation-only restaurant that does not accept temporary guests. After Itagaki Kazuhiko reported his name, the waitress led the two to the private room.

The restaurant has a quiet environment, and the interior decoration also reveals a bit of antique color. There is a rockery over one meter high in the private room, and the thick white incense mist flows quietly on the rockery like milk.

Kaiseki cuisine is considered the most famous high-end cuisine in Japan, and its popularity is equivalent to "Manchu Banquet" in China.

The word "Kaiseki" comes from Zen Taoism. In order to resist hunger while listening to Zen, Zen practitioners hold a stone in their stomach, which is called a Kaiseki. Later, the refreshments given to Zen monks were named after this, and later evolved into today's "Kaiseki" Kaiseki cuisine”.

After development and evolution, Kaiseki cuisine breaks away from traditional Japanese seasoning and incorporates European style. The format is "one sauce and three dishes". It pays attention to the freshness and original taste of the ingredients. Most of them are served in pottery and lacquerware, which is very exquisite.

Kei Fujiwara sat down, and the waiters served the appetizers called prepaid first, and then sushi and sashimi.

Each dish was only one or two bites long, and the two of them chatted while eating.

Itagaki Kazuhiko didn't drink, but his cheeks flushed with excitement, "Congratulations, Fujiwara-kun, "White Night Walk" will definitely be a big success from the current momentum, and now this novel is very popular in the book market. He is a best-selling author."

"There is also the Naoki Award... Not long ago, Mr. Miyano came to the club to talk about this matter. The five judges of the Naoki Award gave "White Night Walk" a very good evaluation. Although there is no guarantee that they will win the award, they will enter the final selection It’s not a problem either.”

"By the way, the agency plans to do an interview with you in a while. When will you be free?"

"Fujiwara-kun, what are you looking at?"

Fujiwara Kei seems to have been turning his head to look at the night scene outside the window, and Itagaki Kazuhiko also looked subconsciously. The night sky outside the window was decorated with Tokyo's glowing tower-like buildings, like glowing gems inlaid on expensive dresses, and the most attractive The most eye-catching thing is Tokyo Tower, the iconic building in Tokyo.

"Sorry, I accidentally got distracted just now." Kei Fujiwara said with a smile, "Tokyo Tower is really beautiful."

"You can visit the Skytree another day. It's the tallest building in Tokyo, and it's also very spectacular." Itagaki Kazuhiko said with a smile, picking up a piece of sashimi.

"That's true, but for us foreigners, Tokyo Tower is of great significance." Fujiwara Kei said, "I think when I first came to Tokyo, I just got off the bus and saw Tokyo Tower, as if only seeing Tokyo Tower , you can become like a Tokyoite.”

Kei Fujiwara lamented that in fact, when Kei Fujiwara first came to Tokyo, he had not yet traveled through this body. What he was talking about was the memory of the original owner.

It’s just that he in that world also had the experience of going from a small city to a big city to study and work hard. When Kei Fujiwara first came to Shanghai, he also went to see the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Huangpu River for the first time. This is very similar to the experience of the original owner. Similar, so the two memories merged quietly together, and I suddenly felt a little emotional.

"When I saw Tokyo Tower for the first time, I just thought it was really spectacular. I was as small as an ant in front of it, and I didn't even dare to breathe."

"But sitting here today and looking at it, Tokyo Tower seems not to be so tall." Kei Fujiwara stretched out two fingers and gestured in front of his eyes. Looking at Tokyo Tower from this place, it seems that it is only the length between two fingers.

"I must have thought that when I first came to Tokyo and looked up at Tokyo Tower, someone was sitting in this private room, looking down at it."

Itagaki Kazuhiko is also an outsider and knows how difficult it is for outsiders to work hard in Tokyo. Fujiwara Kei's words also made him deeply moved.

"Fujiwara-kun, where are you from?"

"Chiba Prefecture."

"Stay in Tokyo from now on." Itagaki Kazuhiko held up a glass of plum wine, "The first work in life can be so good, you are the most talented author I have ever met since I entered the industry. Tokyo is suitable for people like you .”

"You have won the prize." Kei Fujiwara picked up the drink and said half-jokingly, "But "White Night" is not enough, I want to go further."

"No, it should be said that we can go further. Cheers."