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Akihara Yuto didn't hesitate much, and agreed.

Although the two had different positions before, at this seminar, the Takata-sensei really praised his own work.

Therefore, the other party's invitation is not considered a Hongmen banquet.

After bidding farewell to others, the two went to a tea room on the top floor of the association and sat down face to face.

Takada Tomohisa took the initiative to pour a cup of tea for Hiroto Akihara, and then said politely: "Mr. Akihara, your book "The Astrological Murder Case" is really wonderful and impressive."

"Thank you very much for your compliment," Akihara Yuto thanked and took the tea, then looked up at the other person: "But that's not the intention of your talking to me, is it?"

Takada Tomohisa didn't expect Akihara Yuto to be so straightforward, so he cut to the chase and said, "Mr. Akihara, what do you think of the orthodoxy of reasoning literature?"

He knew that Akihara Yuto had always been in the same position as Kawai Shinta and others, but he still wanted to hear Akihara Yuto's own thoughts.

Hiroto Akihara didn't expect to say this, he was stunned and then replied: "I don't think there is any orthodox or unorthodox statement. Compared with it, I value whether my own story is wonderful or not."

Takada Tomohisa was a little disappointed, but continued to ask: "Then do you think the idea of ​​the Socialist School is correct?"

Compared with the original radicals, the socialists also have their own views, that is, they believe that the human nature and social nature of reasoning should be put first.

Hiroto Akihara pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

After being silent for a while, he said bluntly: "My point of view is that all genres of works should be treated equally, and readers can decide what they like."

His subtext is that he does not support the suppression of works of other genres by radicals.

Takada Tomohisa sighed for a long time: "Mr. Akihara, if the Socialist School occupies our current position, do you think they will not suppress the works of the Benge School?"

Hiroto Akihara was about to answer "No", but hesitated for a while and said nothing, because he thought of the history of his previous life.

In the previous life, social reasoning rose because of Seicho Matsumoto.

Because such works focus on portraying the dark side of the characters and are closer to the social life at that time, they are well received by the public and readers.

Also because of his influence, a large number of socialist writers emerge in endlessly, and once dominated the reasoning literature for 30 years.

This phenomenon is called "Qing Zhang's Curse".

But because of the prevalence of socialist works, many writers and critics regard the views of socialists as the standard.

So much so that after the publication of Shoji Shimada's "Astrology", it was suppressed and criticized by many supporters of the socialist faction, and he didn't even win the Edogawa Ranpo Award.

With this precedent, it is naturally impossible for him to say that if the socialist faction has the upper hand, it will not suppress the Benge faction.

Seeing that Hiroto Akihara did not respond, Takada Tomohisa continued to persuade: "Mr. Akihara, the fact that the Benge School is so popular today is the result of the efforts of many seniors. It is impossible for us to give up this advantageous position."

"So, I hope you will not bring up this topic again in the future."

Hiroto Akihara sighed, but didn't say much.

At this time, he also saw that Takada Tomohisa's confidence was firm, and it was not something that could be persuaded by a work or a few words.

Just when he stood up and was about to say goodbye, Tomohisa Takata suddenly bowed deeply, "Mr. Akihara, please consider whether you want to stand with us."

Akihara Hiroto asked doubtfully, "This is?"

Takata Tomohisa said in a sincere voice: "I hope you can become a member of Shinbenge!"

Hiroto Akihara was speechless, he was still planning to persuade Tomohisa Takada, but he didn't expect that the other party was also trying to convince himself!

However, he quickly understood Takata Tomohisa's intention, which was the influence of the book "Astrology".

The new Benge genre in the previous life set up the book "Astrology" as a banner, thereby attracting interested readers and new authors.

Compared with Shoji Shimada, who was still a rookie at the time, he is more famous and has more loyal readers.

Once I stand on Takada Tomohisa's side, there is no doubt that I can play a greater role in the development of the new Benge genre!

But if this is the case, it is undoubtedly a betrayal of Kawai Shinta and others!

Takada Tomohisa seemed to have seen Akihara Hiroto's concerns, and said in a mocking tone: "Don't you think you are being used by Vice President Kawai?"

Hearing the words "to sow dissension", Akihara Yuto frowned.

Takada Tomohisa didn't take it seriously, and continued: "Mr. Akihara, you have now become a banner of the moderate faction. If you continue, you will undoubtedly be targeted by more people. But whether it is the conflict of public opinion in the Modern Reasoning Literature Award, or the Uemura Award What can they help you with when it comes to award selection?"

After a pause, he emphasized his tone: "To say something bad, I think you are doing something thankless."

He observed Akihara Hiroto's expression for a while, and found that he couldn't see anything, so he said with a sincere expression. "If you join us and concentrate on creating this game, any problems you encounter will not be a problem."

"After another 5 or 6 years, you can take over my current position and become the spokesperson of Xinbenge."

After hearing these conditions, Akihara Hiroto didn't know how to reply for a while.

He didn't know that the other party even said these words in order to win him over.

The position of the speaker of a genre is almost the same as that of Kawai Shinta in the moderate faction.

And after joining Xinbenge, I won the Uemura Award and other awards, and there will be basically no resistance and pressure!

At that point, I can let go of all my troubles and just write the manuscript quietly.

Hiroto Akihara was silent for a long time, and finally gave his answer.

"Sorry, I refuse!"

[Chapter 249.248 Changing the Future of Mystery Novels]

Hiroto Akihara had his own considerations for Takada Tomohisa's rejection of his proposal.

Different from his original relationship with Asano Aiko, the relationship between him and Kawai Shinta and others is more of a "deal".

But this transaction is far from over, and there are still many things that can be used by the other party.

Other than that, he doesn't see any benefit in joining the New Benge faction.

After all, the works in his mind, Xinbenge only accounted for a very small proportion, and most of the others were works of socialism or other genres, such as the reasoning of Keigo Higashino, Miyuki Miyabe, Agatha and others.

Therefore, it is undoubtedly the most stupid decision to concentrate on writing only this book and the new book for the sake of a "talker" status of the new book that has no practical benefits.

Takada Tomohisa stared at Akihara Yuto for a while, and found that there was no sign of wavering on his face, so he could only let out a long sigh.

He had heard before that Akihara Yuto had a falling out with Mandanshe because of the kindness of a female editor.

So in his opinion, Hiroto Akihara didn't agree to himself this time, maybe because he wanted to repay Shinta Kawai for his support.

Although he felt "stupid" about this approach, he didn't hate it in his heart.