Yunyang Novelist Luanbu

Yokohama.

Before Luanbu traveled to Youkexin City, he also lived in Yokohama.But he has never been to the tourist area of ​​Yokohama, the so-called tourist city, which is completely open to tourists with money and leisure.People who live in the middle of the city may not necessarily finish the neighborhood they live in, let alone the entire city.

However, after all, he grew up in Yokohama, and Ranpo has a strange and familiar feeling to this parallel world of Yokohama.Now he is squinting and looking into the distance.

Ranpo recently opened a new book "The Chair in the World", but he only wrote the beginning.Because he has to confirm whether the chair can hide a person, and he has to check a lot of information.In addition, Zhong Yuanzhong has been waiting for when he will help him check his background.

Luanbu was very eager at the beginning, after all, he was still very interested in Zhongyuan Zhongye.However, after two days, he had no interest in helping Zhongyuan Zhongya investigate his life experience.Later, if he hadn't helped catch the three-flowered cat, Luanbu would have pretended not to know Zhongya Zhongya.

That's right, Luanbu is such a ruthless, heartless cat.

Nakahara Chuya saw Ranpo squinting and staring into the distance, because Mr. Natsume Soseki entered the editor's office to discuss matters related to the manuscript, Nakahara Chuya also became bored and followed Ranpo's gaze.

"looking at what?"

"I'm watching the plot of "The Chair in the World"."

Luanbu was looking at the process of arranging the plot of the new book in his head.

Zhong Yuan looked up and down the window and said, "There is nothing outside."

"When I think about the plot, the corresponding plot will emerge in my head." Luanbu said lazily, and finally simply laid his head on the cold and smooth desk.In the end, the voice became smaller and smaller, as if I would fall asleep if I didn't pay attention.

Zhong Yuanzhong also felt that the novelist is quite magical, so he said: "In this case, when you think about the story, isn't it like watching a movie?"

Ranpo was made curious by Nakahara Chuya's words, and said, "Aren't you like this? If you want a piece of text, won't you have a picture?"

"I haven't thought much about this." Nakahara Chuya said.

Luanbu suddenly became interested, and asked: "Then there is a paragraph of text, assuming you open a door, is there any picture in your head now?"

"...What picture should I have?"

"For example, your figure will appear first, and then what is the surrounding environment like, which direction is the light coming from, the pattern of the doorknob, the material of the door, the touch from the hand, is it cold, or is it cold? It’s a little bit warm, is the warmth due to the light, or was someone holding the doorknob just now? These can all be seen in the picture.”

Zhong Yuanzhong also felt that his head was completely blank.

"Maybe I'm not a novelist, so I don't have that rich imagination."

"It may also be heart blindness."

It was Morishita Yusen who went out to respond. He is in an excellent state of mind now, even his face is glowing.He just discussed the signing and writing philosophy with Mr. Natsume Soseki.Because he was afraid of taking up Natsume Soseki's time, he stopped the timing and just heard the conversation between Ranpo and Nakahara Chuya.

His interjection seemed a bit abrupt, but Senxia Yusen was not in a hurry, and continued to explain slowly: "Heart blindness is also aphantasia, which was first discovered in 1880, and 2% of the world's people suffer from it. This kind of obstacle. But this kind of obstacle does not actually affect life. As far as I know, Glen Keane, the animation character designer of the animation company Disney, also has heart blindness. It just affects the difference in thinking patterns and ways of thinking, and Creative ability is not directly related.”

Morishita Yusen now feels that the people around Ranpo are all good candidates for writing. Regardless of whether they are really creative or not, it would be better to maintain an encouraging mood.

Zhong Yuan Zhong also heard Mori Xia Yusen's answer, but still felt that there was something that he didn't understand, and said, "So, what does heart blindness look like?"

"The one who opened the door in Luanbu just now is a good example. Some people can imagine the appearance of going out, but some people can't imagine it. It's not often when there is still painting, the teacher will say, imagine that there is an apple in front of you now, and you start to draw." , some people think it’s just a metaphor, and they can’t imagine the picture. But why can’t people with mental blindness imagine it, but can still draw apples? Because he remembers the characteristics of apples.”

Morishita Yusen thought for a while, and then gave another example.

"Then try another example."

"Now my back is facing Ranbu-kun, he doesn't want to look at me, what kind of picture does Ranbu-kun think of me in his head?"

Ranpo thought for a while, and said: "Speaking of editor Morishita, he was playing with his mobile phone in the resort hotel. When he was in the underground garage, he hadn't showered for a day. His golden hair was clearly visible in strands, and there were obvious wrinkles on his shirt."

"..."

Morishita Yusen, who pays great attention to his appearance, feels that he has received a million points of mental attack. Didn't Ranbu realize that he didn't take a bath?

Nakahara also said: "I only remember your appearance, the color of your hair, the color of your eyes, and how you like to wear suits."

Morishita Yumori quickly ended the sudden topic, saying: "So, this is the difference. When people with mental blindness think back to someone, they will think of his physical characteristics, but people without mental blindness will think of him. When mentioning someone, not only his appearance but also the memory related to the other person will come to mind.”

There is a problem with Luanbu: "Does that mean he won't be afraid of ghost stories? If he can't imagine the picture, won't he be afraid?"

"It seems that there is such a saying."

"Then if I write words that can scare him, wouldn't I be a big success?" Ranbu regained his interest in Zhongya Chuya.

Morishita Yusen laughed and said, "Nakaya-kun is not your article tester."

But Ranbu didn't listen to Senxia Yusen's words at all, and said to Zhongyuan Zhongya: "I will check your background for you, and you can read the text for me. But if you don't feel scared and still lie, I won't talk to you anymore."

Zhong Yuanzhong didn't expect this condition to be so easy, but it sounds easy, but Zhong Yuan himself doesn't know many words.Before he could say this, Luanbu had already helped him think of the problem in advance: "By the way, I think you can't read yet, so I'll find someone to teach you."

"Ah good."

If he can really do this, then he will definitely study hard.

Zhong Yuanzhong couldn't help but get excited.

"Since I haven't finished writing, let's check your background first."

Morishita Yusen completely relaxed about Ranpo.Because Luanbu himself is too self-conscious, he wished that the time could be broken into 48 hours, so that he could write indefinitely, and he had high requirements for his articles.There are basically no shortcomings except that the idea is too jumpy.

Seeing that they were about to leave the publishing house, Morishita Yusen said, "I'm inquiring about the address of the new teacher you mentioned last time. If I get it, I'll give it to you."

Morishita Yumori’s impression of the new name Rentaro is that the author won the Naoki Award 20 years ago. Although he has published novels one after another in the past 20 years, his reputation has not been as good as before. Among the editors, he has already had the name of "exhausted talent". it is a pity.It's just that this literary world is so ruthless, once you can't write, you can't go on in this literary world.Although the threshold of the literary world is low, it is very talented.

"Okay." Luanbu should be straightforward.

Compared with Ranpo, Nakahara Chuya and Morishita Amori's hot chat, Natsume Soseki, as the elder, had no intention of interrupting the whole process.This time he will appear in front of Ranpo. In addition to being discovered by Ranpo, he has to say that Ranpo's works have moved Natsume Soseki.

Before Natsume Soseki read Ranpo's work "Two Cents", his impression was that he loved creation and liked lively little writers.

The mood of Ranpo is also infecting Oda Sakunosuke.

Ever since Oda Sakunosuke, a junior, watched "Light and Darkness", this young man has been determined to carry out creative activities, but the progress is very slow.However, after encountering Ranpo, his enthusiasm for creation was also aroused. Whenever he had time, he would read books to supplement the blind spots of knowledge, and insisted on practicing the brushwork that Ranpo gave him.

Ranpo's goal for him is to be shortlisted for the Naoki Award in the second half of the year.

Oda Sakunosuke was afraid that he would not be able to achieve his goal, so he worked harder than usual to find time for pen practice.

Natsume Soseki admires Ranpo's character very much. Although he is a little mad, he is brave in doing things and has a passion for writing.This is Natsume Soseki's first impression of Ranpo.However, when he saw "Two Cents", Natsume Soseki was moved by Ranpo's profound thoughts.

"Two Cents" tells the story of two young people who are unemployed at home and dream about getting rich overnight.What is revealed behind this is the naked/naked/naked real social phenomenon.The epitome of this society is hidden in these two young people——

social unemployment rate.

Under the loose education of generations in Japan, young people have already lacked the self-motivation, tenacity and roots that they should have. The two young people obviously have the intelligence level not inferior to ordinary graduates, but when the news broke out, what they chose was not how to improve themselves , but to find ways to seek that unjust money.

It is not only the characters in the book who think about getting rich overnight, but also a widespread phenomenon in society.This shows that the people in society are impetuous, and the pressure they bear is huge, so that they have the idea of ​​​​escaping from reality.

Ranpo's article reminded Natsume Soseki of the phrase "Saving people means saving hearts".It is not only violent machines that need to protect this city, but also the hearts of the people living in the entire city.Ranpo clearly pointed out a way for Natsume Soseki - "writing a book", and Ranpo has already taken the lead, leading everyone to start moving forward.

"Mirror Hell" describes how people with a lot of wealth waste their lives wasted and squandered, and finally go to perdition.This is the failure of loose education.

"Red Room" writes about the hidden pursuit of crime in people's hearts. This is the roar of people's distorted thoughts under heavy social pressure, and it is also an early warning of the collapse of people's hearts.

"The Man Traveling with Stickers" even more expresses people's nostalgia and obsession with the peaceful past, heart-warming, love, and beauty, which is both real and terrifying.

The chaotic text is already heralding the sickness of society.How could Natsume Soseki be able to sit still if a young boy had such a profound and sharp insight.Therefore, when Natsume Soseki proposed to write a book together in Ranpo, he readily agreed.

After leaving the office, Natsume Soseki and Ranpo talked about the new work with editor Morishita Yumori.After all, he himself does not intend to write articles, but only intends to write an article to express his views on the world.So he thought for a long time, and decided to write a novel based on Edogawa Ranpo's rampant character and his appearance in kimono as if he was a son of a famous family.

When thinking of Ranpo at that time, Natsume Soseki immediately thought of a line that the protagonist might have-"If you want to play a prank, you must be punished. Just because you know you will be punished, it is interesting to play a prank."*

After all, using Ranpo as the prototype, Natsume Soseki still wants to ask Ranpo for permission.Before Ranpo, I didn't mind Yusaku Kudo using him as a character material, and Natsume Soseki can take it if he wants, and use it as he pleases.However, Ranpo held on tightly to one point.

"Why do you only write one book? Can you only write one book? Will you be tired if you write many books? If I write with you, will you be motivated?"

As soon as Ranbu approached him, Natsume Soseki felt like a hairball was rushing in front of him, feeling a little itchy inexplicably.

"To be honest, I am not suitable for writing articles. It is only because I met you that I have the desire to create. I thought that if I could turn my thoughts into words, just like your article inspired me, it will inspire readers. That's enough for me."

Ranpo was confused by Natsume Soseki's phrase "enlightenment". Who did he inspire, what did he inspire, how did he inspire, and why did he feel nothing at all.

"Are you sure you read my article?"

"I have read all four works." Natsume Soseki told Ranbu his thoughts by the way. These words were also exchanged with Morishita Yumori, and Morishita Yumori also asked him if he could print these words in the booklet "Words for Readers" in.

Edogawa Ranpo suspected that what he wrote was not the same book that Natsume Soseki read.But now Natsume Soseki can't just write an article and end it.

How can the precious laborers of Fantasy City just put a brick and leave?

"Writing a novel is not enough to read."

Natsume Soseki has once again stated that he does not want to be a novelist.

Luanbu puffed his cheeks and was dissatisfied, but the twisted melon was not sweet, so he said: "Then if you don't write too much, you should have students, right? Let your students write too. Even if an article is okay, the teacher will write it." Well, it’s hard to justify it if the students don’t accompany you.”

When Ranbu said this, his thoughts suddenly became clear.

"Yes. You see that you have students. If your students like to write, they can continue to write. If they don't want to write, they will be like you. Just write one article, and the rest will be written by your students' students. Your students' students will write later. There will still be students. When they don’t want to write, just hand it over to the students after them, so that even if you only write one article, it’s enough.”

The figures of two students flashed in Natsume Soseki's head.

How could they have time to write when they were so busy?

Natsume Soseki looked at the blazing fire in Ranbu Bitong at the moment, and began to regret whether he should have started the idea of ​​creating, and now his disciples and grandchildren seem to have fallen into it.

"Okay, then let's go meet your students from the Port Mafia first!"

"..."

How much information has this Edogawa Ranpo collected on himself?

The author has something to say: "If you want to play a prank, you must be punished. It is only because you know you will be punished that it is interesting to play a prank."*——Natsume Soseki "Young Master"

The book "Young Master" is good, and the movie is also pretty good. If you are interested, you can watch it.

Natsume Soseki knows that the Armed Detective Agency has another Ranpo.