The strongest supplier in Yokohama

In Uncle Mitsu's coffee shop, Oda Sakunosuke took out a thin book from his backpack and placed it on the clean glass table.

"The State of the World", this is the title of the book.

"Hey, Sakunosuke, have you even published the book?" Yu Kanagawa was taken aback, how many things he missed in the past two months, "Sakunosuke, your pen name is Oda Saku?"

Because I got used to being called by Dazai like that, so when I was thinking of a pseudonym, Oda Sakunosuke just filled it in.

Oda Sakunosuke smiled shyly, "Actually, it's not that much. This is the sample that the publishing house sent me. The specific book won't be released until the end of October."

Three months ago, the book was completed. After he sent it to the publishing house, the editor in charge of it came to him many times, and his words were extremely excited:

"Mr. Odasaku, I can assure you that you are a rising star in the Japanese humanities literature circle, and you are the pride of our Yokohama literature! There are too few works like yours on the market."

In the beginning, Sakunosuke Oda was actually a little confused, and then he applied for the "Naoki" award under the recommendation of the editor in a daze.

At that time, Oda Sakunosuke just wanted to see his level among Japanese literati.

Unexpectedly, I somehow won No.1.

At that time, the editor in charge of him looked at him deeply, "Mr. Odasaku, please don't tell anyone if you say this, I'm afraid you will be beaten."

A week ago, the publisher's sample booklet arrived, along with an invitation letter from Suzuki Jirokichi.

"It will be published in October, it will take so long..." It is only August now, that is to say, it will take another two months to see the publication of this book.

Yu Kanagawa felt a little emotional, "Sakunosuke, you are going to become a great writer."

He opened the cover of the book and saw the familiar passage at the beginning. He was stunned and looked up at Sakunosuke Oda.

"Sakunosuke, wait, I remember when I saw your unfinished work two years ago, it must have been such a passage." In other words, has Oda Sakunosuke written this book for two full years?

"Well, because a lot of things have happened in the past two years..." Oda Goo wanted to defend himself.

"It's amazing. Is this a writer? It took two years to carve a book." Yu Kanagawa looked at him with shining eyes, admiring him extremely.

He lowered his head and seriously immersed himself in the book.

Accompanied by the mellow aroma of the coffee house, Yu Kanagawa finished reading the book. At this time, the noon sun was about to set, and the orange-red setting sun left the last trace on the horizon.

What replaces daylight is the warm yellow light in the coffee house.

After reading the last page, Yu Kanagawa still couldn't recover for a long time.

He could see that the scenes in "The State of the World" were based on Yokohama.

This book brought him into the Yokohama four years ago, that Yokohama that had been weak and chaotic for a long time.

"So many years have passed," Yu Kanagawa muttered to himself, four years have passed since his 14-year-old weak self. He also witnessed the bottom people of Yokohama sinking in that hell-like Yokohama. .

The time when Sakunosuke Oda started creating was two years ago. At that time, not long after he joined Hong Kong, he had already seen the darkness and unbearableness of Yokohama, experienced the cruelty of the leading war and the struggle at the bottom of society.

It is such an environment that gave birth to this realistic and unreal novel, and the choice of the protagonist in the novel also reflects the reality of Yokohama.

In the beginning, he had a hard time creating the book. This book was almost dying. On the one hand, it was because of the tedious work of the Hong Kong gangsters. Sometimes I can get rid of this emotion, but when creating, I am still easily overwhelmed by the deep sense of powerlessness towards fate.

Perhaps when he was writing, he was also infected by Xiaoyou's emotions. He obviously just wanted to be an ordinary person who was alone, a writer who only wanted to feed and clothe his children, but when he wrote, he was still for the society. Everything feels indescribable concern and helplessness.

And the eruptive period of his creation was after the successful construction of Yokohama World Paradise. At that time, Yokohama moved towards a new direction at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the direction of the characters in Oda Sakunosuke's book finally became brighter, not the original Feeling helpless after deep depression.

And this kind of happy mood also made Oda Sakunosuke's creative speed reach the highest peak, and he was able to write hundreds of words almost every day.

It is precisely because of the development of Yokohama that the book "State of the World" is also divided into two time periods. In the first half of the book, under the torrent of the times and the devastation of society, the protagonists are at a loss and despair, while in the second half In half of the book, readers who have read the first half of the book can clearly feel that the rhythm and tone have become brighter, which is not a bad way of the world.

In other words, it is precisely because of the sinking and helpless choices in the world in the first half that there is a sense of comfort in seeing the sunrise when the clouds are opened for the sudden enlightenment in the second half.

"Sakunosuke, you describe Yokohama so well..." After reading the last word, Yujiu Kanagawa couldn't help himself. The world in the book also witnessed the world in Yokohama. The development of the city was clearly recorded in the eternal text. middle.

"It's Yuu," Sakunosuke Oda didn't take the credit, he looked at Yu Kanagawa gently, "It's because of you and everyone's hard work that the second half of the book is there."

At the beginning of this book, some only had the first half. It was the changes in Yokohama that made him choose to continue the fate of the protagonist.

Yu Kanagawa closed the book, and on the back of the book, a familiar poster caught Kanagawa Yu's eyes.

"Oda Sakunosuke?!" Kanagawa Yu couldn't help but yelled.

Oda Sakunosuke was very confused, "Why do you want to call me by my full name?"

"Why did you print the promotion of Yokohama World Paradise at the end?" Yu Kanagawa pointed at the cover of the book with his finger, looking at Sakunosuke Oda almost in shock.

"This advertisement is too tough!"

Even though it is such a profound book, Sakunosuke actually printed the promotion of Yokohama World Paradise on the back of the book. Yu Kanagawa's sentimentality after reading it was washed away, and only a slight sense of embarrassment was replaced.

Generally speaking, the style of painting is different.

Such a book that exposes the social status quo and the life of the people at the bottom is paired with the advertisement of the world paradise, how strange it is.

What a shame, Kanagawa Yu buried his head on the table with a bang, thinking that the back of the book published by Sakunosuke in the future would be full of bright advertisements, even the color of his whole person turned gray.

"Can't it?" Oda Sakunosuke was very puzzled. Although it was his own suggestion, "Editor Ryushima also said that this is a good idea. The book also mentions Yokohama World Paradise. If it is paired with an advertisement, it will definitely be a good idea." It will attract more people to Yokohama."

"Everyone will still check in at the places I wrote in the book, and it will also promote the development of a wave of surrounding economies."

At that time, the editor of Longdao was shocked by this idea, "I never thought that Odasaku-sensei, who looks dull, is so flexible in economics."

"Speaking of which, if you drive the businesses around you, maybe you will get a certain amount of dividends in addition to the manuscript fee."

Oda Sakunosuke was embarrassed to speak. After all, he still has so many children. When they grow up and get married, it will be impossible not to save a little more money.

"Xiao Yu, do you want to go with me, to Mr. Suzuki's invitation." Oda Sakunosuke took out an invitation card, "Mr. Suzuki said that he can bring a companion there."

"It is said that it is the world's number one skyship." The children in the family are still too young, and Dazai and the others are busy with affairs in Kokaku, and Oda Sakunosuke will not abduct them out of Yokohama.

Leaving Yokohama for Tokyo? Although Kanagawa Yu was a little bit resistant subjectively, since it was Sakunosuke's invitation, it was another matter.

"Yes, when is it?" Yu Kanagawa asked for specific details.

"Hey, are you going too?" Suddenly a slightly raised, refreshing and youthful voice came from the door.

While the two were communicating, the bell hanging at the door rang lightly, indicating that a guest had arrived.

"Yu-chan, long time no see~" The people who came were Edogawa Ranpo and Kunikida Doppo from the Armed Detective Agency.

Compared with the past, Mr. Kunikida is obviously a bit more mature and stable. Only Mr. Ranpo is still the same as before, with messy short hair, emerald-like cat eyes, and a smiling face full of boyishness.

The members of their armed detective agency are already frequent visitors to Uncle Guang's coffee shop.

"Master Ranpo wants a thick snack," Edogawa Ranpo raised his hand to signal after taking his seat.

"Uncle Mitsu, just a cup of black coffee." This was Kunikida Doppo who was taking notes seriously.

Oda Sakunosuke greeted them one by one familiarly. During the creation time in Uncle Guang's coffee shop, he met many people from the Armed Detective Agency, and they can already be regarded as acquaintances.

"Mr. Ranpo, were you also invited by Mr. Suzuki to visit the skyship?" Yu Kanagawa asked them curiously.

The people Mr. Suzuki invited cover a wide range of people. Oda Sakunosuke and Mr. Ranpo, who have no relationship with each other, can be invited together.

"Of course not," Edogawa Ranpo took a bite of the snack in satisfaction, narrowing his eyes happily.

He lazily leaned on the back of the sofa, while he walked up to the coffee table with ease, "Oda Saku was invited because Suzuki is his book fan, and we received the commission in a serious manner, go to Help capture Kaito Kid."

"Phantom Thief Kidd? Is it a person with supernatural powers?" Yu Kanagawa and Sakunosuke Oda were both puzzled. Yu Kanagawa had never been out of Yokohama and had never seen the world, while Sakunosuke Oda had never collected outside after retiring. intelligence.

"It's a strange thief who specializes in stealing gems." Ranbu ate a rough snack in two or three bites, and his expression became sleepy. boring……"

He turned his face away from looking at the planner in Kunikida's hand, and physically resisted boring things.

"Mr. Ranpo, cheer up," Kunikida Doppo picked up his notebook, pushed the candy to Edogawa Ranpo, and tried to cheer up, "Think about the commission that Mr. Suzuki gave you. There are all kinds of crude snacks that have been eaten for ten years."

"In addition, Mr. Oda was invited to go sightseeing, which means that we are paid tourism, Mr. Ranpo!"

"Hey, I got it, I got it," Edogawa Ranbu raised his eyelids, looked at the thick dim sum in front of him, and managed to pull himself together. Well, if this is the case, it seems unexpectedly bearable.

During these years in the Armed Detective Agency, Ranpo Edogawa finally learned what it means to bend down for life.

"Then shall we go together?" Kunikida Doppo issued an invitation.

He took out a pen and calculated carefully in his notebook, "I've already checked the shuttle bus five days later, counting the discounts during non-holidays, and we bought multiple tickets together, we can still save money." A sum of money."

"Tokyo seems to have several famous scenic spots. If you have enough time, you can go shopping. By the way, Mr. Ranpo, there are also many kinds of snacks in Tokyo."

As he said that, Kunikida Doppo also showed Edogawa Ranpo one by one the pictures in the guide with his mobile phone.

"Hey, can it be?" Edogawa Ranpo was more energetic than before, and he was slightly moved by the plan of this trip.

On the other hand, listening to Kunikida Doppo's eloquent description, Kanagawa Yu also puffed up his mouth, and the idea of ​​going to Tokyo to see it became more and more intense.

It's not for other reasons, but I just want to see how Tokyo is better than Yokohama, and it also gives him a direction to work hard, Yu Kanagawa, who is full of envy, thinks grandly.

There are still five days before their departure. During this time, Yu Kanagawa will do two major things:

The first thing he wants to do is to put his underwater relics in a small plastic bag in Yokohama World Park.

The second thing is that the world of ghosts gave him inspiration. Perhaps, he can make a haunted house-themed amusement facility. Back then, his own monsters could scare even ghosts, but there was no reason why they couldn’t scare ordinary people in this world.

So on the second night after returning to Yokohama, Kanagawa Yu excitedly approached Mori Ogai and the contact person of the government project team who was in charge of the Yokohama World Paradise project.

At nine o'clock that night, Mori Ogai was relieved from one overtime work and came to another overtime work.

"That's how things are. Some areas of Yokohama World Park may need to be closed for repairs for a few days, and they can only be reopened after I finish the layout," Kanagawa Yu put down the drawings he had drawn.

"After I complete the construction of these main projects, other incidental projects, including infrastructure and peripheral stores, may trouble you. Is the share still in accordance with the previously negotiated ones?"

Which of the people present is not a human being? When Kanagawa Yu first built the Yokohama World Park, he had to climb up and down by himself and build it a little bit. It took a total of one and a half years, but this time, according to him, it took five days. It will be done within.

Mr. Harayama, the person in charge of the government, smiled and congratulated him, "Congratulations, Mr. Kanagawa, your ability has improved again."

"As for the issue of construction, our government may be able to complete it independently. You see, there is no need to bother Mr. Sen. After all, Hong Kong and black affairs are busy, so it is better not to bother."

Their government pretended to be full of money for more than half a year, and the final calculated return on investment ratio can be said to be extremely good. Of course, it would be best for this project to be fully absorbed by their government.

"Where, where, we Hongkongers have always been very concerned about Yokohama World Paradise. Maintaining the growth of the park has always been a responsibility that we Hongkongers dare not shirk. We are obliged to do this kind of thing. Our Hongkongers have always maintained the law and order of the park. own duty."

That’s right, all the extra manpower from Hong Kong gangsters has been arranged into the paradise. Not only do they not spend money themselves, but they also receive other people’s wages.

The two old foxes were arguing and arguing, but they didn't get any profit until the end, and the final decision was still on the previous method of profit distribution.

"Speaking of which, are you going to Tokyo with Mr. Oda?" the person in charge of the government asked quietly.

Yu Kanagawa has a title of his own in the Yokohama government - "Architect". His strength may not be the strongest, or he rarely shows his strength in Yokohama, but his importance has always been the highest .

After all, a little golden pig that knows how to make money, which organization and city would not want it.

In this world, only strength, rights and money are hard currencies.

At the beginning when the architect disappeared, and Hong Kong gangsters kept concealing his tracks, the Yokohama government was anxious to fight with him. Knowing that the architect reappeared later, the matter was settled.

But speaking of it, the Yokohama government doesn't have to worry too much, because...

"Yes, I'm going to visit the skyship. By the way, I'll check out some good places in Tokyo. Yokohama is not bad either."

Kanagawa Yu muttered, speaking very seriously, but unconsciously revealed a bit of sour envy in his words, but he himself did not notice it.

Thinking that there are so many commendable places in Tokyo, Yu Kanagawa is very excited. I really want Yokohama to develop like this.

And the government officials and Mori Ogai both showed a clear look, because the architect/Yukun is an extreme Yokohama fan.

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Five days later, Yokohama

"Toothbrush, pillow, towel, snacks...Ranpo-kun, have you brought all of them?" Kunikida Doppo looked serious, and took a list to outline each item.

Mr. Luanbu has his own habits, if he suddenly changed to other things, he might not be used to it.

"Well, I brought it." Edogawa Ranpo held a lemon pie in his mouth, his expression wandering.

Kunikida Doppo sighed while resting his forehead, and then opened Mr. Ranpo's suitcase with a snap.

"Snacks, snacks, snacks...all of them are snacks." Kunikida bent forward in frustration, his face really looked like this.

Mr. Ranpo, although he is a genius who can see the truth at a glance, but in terms of life, he is indeed a child who needs to be taken care of.

Kunikida Doppo resigned to his fate, he packed his luggage as a matter of course, completely unaware that Ranpo-san was four years older than him.

"Kunikida, you can't! You can't throw them away!" Edogawa Ranpo looked at the snacks he had thrown away, and was extremely anxious, "If you can't take them, please ask Yu-chan."

Kunikida Doppo went crazy, "It's too rude, how can I ask someone to help us get things!"

The final result was that Kunikida Doppo pushed three suitcases by himself, and Edogawa Ranpo took his box full of snacks to the meeting point with a baby.

Seeing Yu Kanagawa and Sakunosuke Oda relaxed, with nothing but themselves, Kunikida Doppo was confused:

So, did Mr. Ranpo deduce that the two of them would not carry luggage?

"Ah, you brought a lot of things, do you need me to help you?" Yu Kanagawa saw Kunikida Doppo who was in a hurry, and took the initiative to ask.

"Thank you very much, or..." Kunikida Doppo was about to politely refuse, but was interrupted by Edogawa Ranpo:

"Okay, keep it well, it's full of important snacks for Lord Ranpo."

Yu Kanagawa agreed with a smile, and then took their suitcases and put them in his backpack one by one.

"Ehhh???!!!" Seeing the disappearing suitcase, Kunikida Doppo was shocked, "Kanagawa-kun, do you have a space-type ability?"

Kanagawa Yubi was even more shocked, "Didn't I show it to you when I commissioned it last time? When I first met, I took out bread from my backpack. I thought you all knew it?"

"Well, Kunikida thought it was done by you on the spot." Edogawa Ranpo revealed on the spot, "And I really believe it."

Kunikida Doppo's face was red, when he asked Mr. Ranpo, Mr. Ranpo didn't refute, but just looked at him with a strange look, he thought he was right.

"Pfft, Kunikida-kun, it was an accident." Yuu Kanagawa smiled.

The four of them walked to the Yokohama station together. If they took the train, they could still see the beautiful scenery along the way.

After the train started to move, the four of them faced each other in twos, with a low table with snacks in the middle.

Edogawa was bored looking out of the window with a snack in his mouth, and next to him was Oda Sakunosuke who added an essay from time to time.

And Kunikida Doppo read "The State of the World" with Yu Kanagawa, and the two would whisper to each other when they read the wonderful things.

At the moment when the train left Yokohama, Edogawa was stunned, all his movements stopped, and his suddenly wide green eyes were reflected in the window of the train.

It was as if some fog was suddenly dispelled, and the distorted settings were instantly restored, and all the things that he couldn't figure out before became clear.

Through the glass window, he looked at Yu Kanagawa who was concentrating on reading, his heart was beating wildly, and his green eyes were full of clear understanding:

So it is, so it is