Tokyo Girlfriend Illustrated Book

"You are wasting your talents." Kasumigaoka Shiyu said this without hesitation.

If she wanted to be more persuasive, she could add something like, "Those who have expectations of you, who expect to compete with you, will be disappointed." However, she is Kasumigaoka Shiyu, who is always loyal to herself and does not care about the opinions of outsiders.

"How I want to use my talents has nothing to do with you. Could it be that, Kasumigaoka Shiyu, you care about me?"

Eirili said in disbelief that even though they had lived together for so long, she still called Kasumigaoka by her full name, seemingly out of some persistence. Of course, the latter calls it a childish game.

"I'm just feeling sorry." The girl with black hair and red eyes did not change the subject, but directly expressed her true thoughts.

"..."

The barbecue that Eiri had just stuffed into her mouth fell unconsciously. She had no time to wipe her mouth. She blinked hard, looked at Kasumigaoka, and then at Hojo Kyousuke. After three or four seconds of this, it was still difficult to execute. .

What did you just hear? Eiri, who secretly regarded Kasumigaoka as her strongest enemy, couldn't believe that she could hear praise from her mouth. Did the great blonde princess finally defeat the evil witch?

"Hmph~~ That kind of competition is just a piece of cake for me, it is far less interesting than making animations. I will bring my talents to the field of animation."

Baring his little tiger teeth, out of a certain idea, this idiot did not pursue the victory, but comforted the other party in his own way.

Why--

Kasumigaoka Shiyu sighed, thinking that this person was hopeless. She turned to look at Hojo Kyosuke, who gave her a reassuring look in return. Very good, she knew that although he usually looked like a lazy person like Eri, Hojo Kyosuke knew the value of talent.

The best proof is that the other party's uninterrupted kendo practice is the best proof. Although he says he doesn't want to participate in club competitions, he never relaxes for a moment in private.

"If this is the case, then I will also cancel all club activities and concentrate on making animations."

Looking at Eri who suddenly started to feel proud, Hojo Kyousuke said with a smile. Although a bit cunning, he understood that ordinary persuasion was useless to Yinglili.

If she carefully analyzes the benefits of participating in the competition and explains the pros and cons, then she can only let her say arrogantly, "Don't be too arrogant about trivial chores. I will decide this kind of thing myself." Then she will only put things related to herself at the end of the sequence, and prioritize those things that she thinks are "more important."

"How is that possible!" Yinglili objected immediately.

I'm still waiting to go to the arena to cheer you on! As the male protagonist of my cartoon, how can high school life be so boring? He is not an inspirational male protagonist and has to work part-time to earn money to support himself every day. If I'm short of money, I still have a lot of pocket money, and I can use it all to fund animation!

"I don't want the heroine of my cartoon to be someone who spends all day immersed in drawing at the workbench. Such a heroine can really be the envy of girls all over the world. After watching it, she will want to fall in love. The heroine?"

Speaking calmly, Hojo Kyosuke looked at Eiri with a smile.

"Ah! I'm the supervisor. That's what I should consider. Don't be too self-righteous about mere chores!"

After saying these words, the girl immediately buried her little face in the plate and stuffed the barbecue into her mouth.

Two blushes quietly appeared on her delicate little face. That blush was better than any dialogue. The other two people looked at each other and knew that the matter had been resolved.

"If you need help in the future, just let me know. There aren't many things going on in my school. There are professionals at the Carbonated Studio in charge, so everything will go smoothly."

After saying that, someone returned to work and started grilling meat instead of Glass.

Ying Lili raised her little face and looked at the figure in front of the barbecue grill. The smile on her face became sweeter. What a fool, he can't even tell what's important, like a child who hasn't grown up.

They talk about school and studio, but they don’t mention the most important aspect of the novel at all. I really make myself a fool. The Honya Grand Prize is voted on by bookstore clerks across the country, so there is not much room for manipulation, but the Neon Mystery Writers Association Award and the Naoki Award have a lot of options.

According to the information obtained through his father, the situation is very unfavorable for Kyousuke in the selection of the Neon Mystery Writers Association Award. Although the society generally believes that "The Devotion of Suspect X" is a work of the original school, there is no doubt that he also focused on social issues.

What started the whole novel was the injustice suffered by Shi Shen, what caused the case was the female problem in Jingzi’s mother and daughter, and then the homeless man. People who read novels only think they are good-looking and do not think about the genre of the novel. But in the numerous Mystery Writers Associations on the mountain top, even the selection committee allocates quotas according to each faction.

There are a total of sixteen people in the pre-selection and final selection, the Original Faction, the Changing Faction, the Socialist Faction... Everyone has selfish motives and hopes that their favorite faction will be elected. Is this really coming from inner beliefs, or is it a hope to gain something? The benefits are unknown.

In short, Tsuyoshi Aisaka, a representative of the Honkoku school, strongly supported this novel by Hojo Kyosuke, and he also worked hard to persuade his close friends to choose this book together. But no one has relented so far. Two socialists, Kurokawa Toyomasa and Naganuma Hiroki, have also supported another purely socialist novel.

When I mentioned this, Yinglili got very angry. Those two bastards actually said, "If everyone in the future uses the ideas of the Socialist Faction to modify the Original Faction, then the Socialist Faction will slowly perish."

It’s really unreasonable. For something like a novel, it’s fine as long as it’s good. Even if it can't be as easy to read as a light novel, wouldn't it be nice if it can make people think deeply? ! Isn't that what Kyousuke's book is like? Last month, the newspaper said that the number of homeless people in Tokyo has been reduced a lot this year.

All these have triggered social phenomena. Isn’t it considered a socialist?

But these two people weren't the ones that made the girl the most angry, the other two were. The two guys, who couldn't even remember their names, seemed to look down on Kyousuke's status as a manga artist and light novel writer in a private gathering, and even said that he was polluting the world of mystery novels.

How could there be such a person in the world? I really wanted to take that woman Kasumigaoka Shiyu and scold them. He was right next to him, sneering and applying pressure.

Of course, these are all private opinions. When really discussing, these people will use reasons such as lack of skills, weak story in the second half, insufficient motivation, and illogical character actions.

There's no way that idiot Kyousuke doesn't know about this kind of thing. From her father and Kazuo Kitamura, the standing director of the awards committee who went to play golf last time, she learned that Kyousuke, Tsuyoshi Aisaka and the president of the association have a good relationship. If there is any news, the two of them will definitely be the first. Notified him immediately.

However, this guy didn't say anything at all. At this time, you should mobilize all your connections to get active. Are you being shy?

Yinglili urged her father to help more than once, but there were not many overlaps in her social circles, so she was unable to do what she could.

Just like the award she originally wanted to give up, the Neon Mystery Writers Association Award is also the best opportunity for newcomers to become famous. Although it is not as high a status as the Edogawa Ranpo Prize in China, internationally, as long as the works that win the award are quickly translated and published, various adaptations will follow.

Ah, how annoying this guy is, can't he have a sense of urgency! The final selection will be on April 27th. Hurry up and exchange the money in your bank card for souvenirs and send them to your doorstep while you are still having a leisurely barbecue here. What a hopeless fool.

Wait, why do I have to worry about him like a nosy old woman.

"Yinglili, do you want grilled chicken wings?"

"Two of them!"

Although, if I could sit here every day and eat what he cooked by his own hands, I would be happy even if I never painted again. Of course, the premise is that there are only two of you and him, plus Momotaro at most.

Hmm... It seems a bit too deserted. Sakura, who is noisy over there, should also stay. Glass... couldn't bear to kick her out and continue to be a model. Kasumigaoka Shiyu was locked up in the tool room and worked hard to write the script...

In the midst of random thoughts, the leisurely day ended.

Sunday

After accompanying Eiri to register, Hojo Kyosuke came to Yantei. Just like what Miki Okudera said at home before, Hojo Kyosuke rarely invites friends he meets in society to his home for dinner parties.

The second floor, which was originally intended to be a coffee shop, has completely become a place for the two to entertain friends.

"Ah, it's so delicious. Hojo, you are so enviable." Aisaka sighed after taking a sip of tea.

"Oisaka, you're too frivolous," said Kenzo Konno.

"You don't have the right to criticize me. I heard that you have been going to Neon Women's University to give a lecture recently. Don't think that I don't know what your intentions are." Tsuyoshi Aisaka was rude.

"Cough, cough, cough, cough."

After coughing repeatedly, Kenzo Konno quickly picked up the tea cup to cover up: "Don't say such stupid things, you guy, that is the daily task of the association. A lazy person like you can't understand how much I have done to promote mystery novels. effort."

Ohsaka didn't even look at him, but raised his glass to Hojo Kyousuke: "But this is inevitable. Hojo-kun is indeed enviable. The young lady who just left will also be an incredible beauty in the future."

Yes, at Eri's strong request, Hojo Kyosuke also brought her here for dinner. The two women seem to get along very happily. Although they are both royal sisters, Okudera Miki and Kasumigaoka are obviously completely different types. The intellectually mature Miki seemed to frustrate Eiri, and when she finally returned home, she asked her to send more messages to her.

It's really hard to understand this guy's brain circuit.

"Speaking of which, Eiri is going to participate in the Tokyo Youth Art Exhibition. If you have friends who happen to be judges, please help."

Hojo Kyosuke automatically ignored what he said before. Does anyone else need to say that Eri is a beauty? He is the one who knows best. Whether it's her appearance as a young lady to the outside world or her image of an abandoned house at home, she couldn't be more adorable.

"You are arrogant, you are arrogant. You haven't solved your own problems yet, so you still have time to think about other people?" Kenzo said jokingly, leaning back in his chair.

Although he is the chairman of the association, it is completely okay to come to such a gathering. Not to mention that he is not on the selection committee at all. Even if he is, this kind of thing is normal. It is said that it is to have a deep understanding of the connotation of the work so that you can make your own judgment.

This is the normal rule of the game, no one dares to jump out and make irresponsible remarks.

"Yeah, Hojo, you don't seem to care about this at all." Tsuyoshi Aisaka said, and he was lobbying for him there. This guy was enjoying his youth in school, which really made people hate him.

"Hey, there's no such thing, I'm very nervous. But I don't know the other judges, and I can't find a way to do activities, so I can only place all my hopes on Aisaka-senpai. Let's drink tea instead of wine ,Thanks again."

Hojo Kyosuke said with a playful smile. He was very used to getting along with these people as a junior. In some cases, being younger was also an advantage. Just like now, although they are both friends, the two of them still take care of him as a promising junior.

"Don't say such nice things. The judges in this world are all people who I don't have a problem with. I don't know why they chose me to be a judge. Wouldn't it be nice to let those guys play by themselves? Let us do it next time .”

Aisaka said angrily, and then looked at the association president Konno Kenzo, who also had a playful smile. It was difficult for men to be serious when they were together.

"Balance, balance, there must be people like you in every session, so that the selection will be suspenseful. Otherwise, wouldn't it be more convenient if they just recommend one person to win the award in order, and you nominate one person to win the award?"

"Yeah, that's great, I can even write comments for them."

"No no no, that won't work, the association will be in chaos."

"Choosing you to be the president is really the most correct decision we all made, Konno-san~~" Aisaka Tsuyoshi said teasingly.

"I'm here less. I don't have much salary, and I can't let everyone come to promote my new book. I have to have a headache every day because of your noises. This position has no benefits except working."

"Hojo, if you are willing, you can ask President Konno to help you make an appointment with the two judges from the socialist faction. They are currently the most promising to win votes. As for the other two, I don't know if they hold such prejudices. Why does the association let them be judges?"

Aisaka just told what was going on today, and then looked at Kenzo Konno again. It seems that the relationship between the two is really good, and they can say such things freely even if they would be criticized verbally.

"Hey, why do you look like the judges are all chosen by me? If I had such great power, the first thing I would do is not give you the award." Kenzo Kono waved his arms and muttered dissatisfiedly.

"Interview..."

Hojo Kyosuke pondered slightly, he was a little impatient and still had to do these things after being reborn. Although he doesn't care about the monetary benefits that will come later, he is very greedy for the real improvement in social status brought by the award.

After thinking for a while, he said: "If I write a socialist novel now, can it make them change their view of me?"

"..."

As soon as these words came out, Tsuyoshi Saka and Kenzo Kono looked at each other. After two seconds, the former asked:

"Leaving aside the feasibility of this matter, Hojo, do you know the date of the final selection?"

"I know, it's the 27th of this month."

"So you already have a book written?"

"No, I wouldn't have published it long ago."

"Hiss—you are indeed Hojo-san. The creativity and energy of young people really make us envious."

Kenzo Konno clapped his hands and then said:

"But this society doesn't work like that. Even if it's true as you said, and you successfully wrote an excellent social mystery novel, it may only be regarded as a provocation by the other party, and you may lose your original character. Send support here.”

"Hey, don't think I'm a fanatic, I don't care what sect you are."

Aizaka Tsuyoshi said that although his past novels were all works of Honkakupa, and he was branded as Honkakupa in the association, he only wrote those works because he was only good at that. He was a science student when he was studying. There is an extraordinary love for design trickery.

Hojo Kyosuke nodded clearly. What he just said was like a naked slap in the face of the two judges. While beating him, he scolded me, "What bullshit socialists? I can write a book that will blow you away in ten days."

"Things are not as complicated as you think. In fact, in this round of selection, among the works nominated for the final selection, there is no socialist novel that can beat yours. Your works have the shadow of socialism from beginning to end. All you need to do is express your agreement with the Socialists after the meeting and tell them what they like to hear most——"

When Kenzo Kono said this, Tsuyoshi Oisaka also spoke, and the two of them said together:

"The reason why society can continue to progress is because we continue to observe and criticize unreasonable social phenomena."

"Without us, Neon would have been doomed."

"In the final analysis, focusing on the modus operandi and solving crimes all day long will only increase the number of imitators."

…

The two of them talked to each other and joked about the socialist novelist. For a while, the air was filled with a happy atmosphere.

Downstairs, Miki Okudera, who was preparing snacks, raised her head and looked in the direction of the stairs on the second floor, with a bright smile on her face.

Although she did not live in Ruyi House, and although Kyousuke spent less time with her after going to school, she could still feel Kyousuke's concern for her. Apart from anything else, she should be the girl who has the most friends with Kyosuke among all the people.

Take Eri, who came today, for example. It can be seen that she doesn’t know the two people from the Writers Association, as well as people from other publishing houses and animation companies. As long as there are social activities, regardless of the identity of the other person, Kyousuke will take them with him. Come to yourself.

Rather, in a sense, she is the woman Kyousuke is recognized as the closest to in society.

Listening to the lively conversation upstairs, she slowed down her movements slightly, not wanting to disturb them at this time.

Hojo Kyosuke was also amused by the two of them and took the opportunity to learn. Aisaka had just said that he was not a fanatical believer of the Honkaku sect, but now he started talking endlessly about his opponent.

After a long time, the laughter stopped slightly.

"In short, that's what happened. Although I only have one vote now, the votes of the two socialists can actually be correct as long as they work hard. Three votes are enough to win."

"Yes, if you agree, I will try my best to hold a banquet next week and invite them over to create opportunities for you." Kenzo Konno said.

Although everyone knows the rules of the game, you still have to pay attention to your face.

"In that case, I'm not polite. Thank you Konno-san for your help."

Hojo Kyosuke raised his tea cup. He really didn't expect that Kenzo Kono could do this for him, and he almost had to send the trophy directly to his home. Although he didn't say that he could speak for himself to the other party, but he and the two judges were entertained together, and the other party could already get a lot of information from this.

"Alas~" Kenzo Konno waved his hand casually:

"Just like Tento Saburo said, when people who practice swordsmanship see someone who is stronger than themselves, they will first be unable to help but challenge, and then they will be involuntarily attracted. I look forward to you, Hojo-kun, officially obtaining the Beichen One-sword Immunity The day of Xu Jiuchuan will come soon, and when the time comes, he will accept me as his disciple, so that I can also experience the secrets of the sect."

This sentence was very serious at the beginning, which made Hojo Kyosuke couldn't help but think about which sword master Tento Saburo was, but later he started to joke again.

But soon his super brain recalled the origin of Tendo Saburo, well, he was a character in the other party's novel. Kenzo Konno is really narcissistic and cute.

"It's okay to accept you as my disciple. What I'm mainly worried about is if I really get the exemption, will I be forcibly elected as the master?" Hojo Kyosuke looked distressed.

"Hahahaha, you guy, you live up to your reputation as a genius just because of your arrogance. I accompanied Naito-senpai and praised you vigorously in the dojo. Many people are waiting to see your strength."

"..."

To be honest, I have already punched enough sandbags in the dojo, so please don’t come and hit me again. Hojo Kyosuke complained in his mind.

Next to him, Tsuyoshi Aisaka also criticized his friend's bad intentions.

At this time, Miki Okudera also came up with snacks. They were wagashi, which looked extremely exquisite. Just by their appearance, they were not inferior to those old shops with a long history.

After observing for a while, she realized that she should have finished speaking, so she sat next to Hojo Kyosuke.

"You can only eat such delicious snacks if you come with Hojo-san." Tsuyoshi Aisaka said.

"Yes, yes, the exclusive delicacies outside the menu are extraordinary."

Okudera Miki covered her mouth and smiled, thanked the compliment generously, and then said:

"Actually, Kyousuke's cooking skills are higher than mine, so I always ask him for advice."

Well, as Hojo Kyousuke's culinary talent develops more and more, what was originally just an excuse to have a regular meeting to "try new dishes" has turned into a real request for advice. Whenever he is free, Hojo Kyousuke will come to Yantei and huddle in the kitchen with Okudera Miki to study the dishes all day long.

Even the most powerful range hood could not remove the ambiguity. The kitchen, which was originally quite spacious, felt extremely crowded when the two of them stood there. Whether they were washing vegetables or picking up condiments, their bodies would rub together, which made the already very busy kitchen. The hot kitchen is getting even hotter. Soon I had to move the battlefield to the balcony on the second floor and start tasting the food that had just been cooked.

"Really or not? Hojo still has this ability?" Kenzo Konno said in disbelief.

Normal people cannot and should not be so omnipotent, right? Generally speaking, if you are so handsome, you can just be an idol with no brains and no culture. This guy insists on writing novels and drawing comics. He is also so good at returning swordsmanship, and now his cooking is also praised.

Is this the secret to his ability to win the favor of the beautiful college cook?

"It's so delicious that you can't help but want to swallow it all on your tongue." Okudera Miki further explained.

"You guys, didn't you already agree to invite us to your home? I can bring the wine myself, and Kono will be responsible for the ingredients. I have worked hard to help you canvass, so you have to make a big meal to reward me. !" Aisaka shouted.

Tsk, you two have such big mouths, I'm really afraid that after one meal, the whole association will start spreading rumors that "Kyosuke Hojo has six beauties in his family."

"Well, how about going to eat kaiseki cuisine? You can go to any restaurant. You can also go to a restaurant."

"We can go there ourselves. Besides, if we want to go to a ryokan, of course we have to be in Kyoto. By the way, we can recruit two lovely girls from Fumi... Ahem, anyway, I'm looking forward to your feast, Hojo. I've already written it down. The memo is on."

Saying this, Aisaka took out a small brown notebook and started writing.

Fumiyo? I didn’t expect you, Aisaka, to be quite old-school. You are worthy of your reputation as a writer. You will be the next Nobel Prize winner.

Sighing and understanding that this matter could not be avoided, Hojo Kyousuke thought for a while and said, "Then let me find a suitable time to invite you."

"You guy, don't look so reluctant. I invite you and Miss Okudera to my home today." Kenzo Konno said.

Miki Okudera was smiling happily at the side, her slender waist gently swaying more charmingly than the peonies by the window. Having experienced the Hojo family's banquet, she fully understood what someone was thinking. Even though neon writers have always been outrageous, there aren't many like Kyosuke.

The two middle-aged men were very sensible and left after only more than ten minutes, leaving space for a man and a woman.

I haven't seen Miki for a week, and Hojo Kyosuke missed her very much, so he closed the curtains. The entire second floor instantly became dark, with only a faint light coming from the stairs.

He put the chairs together into a long strip, rested his head on those plump, slender and elastic thighs, and started his nap beautifully.

He was said to have difficulty sleeping and hated light and sound, but with the delicious smell of Miki in his nose and the gentle hand brushing against his face, Hojo Kyousuke quickly fell asleep.

Looking at the man lying in her arms, Okudera Miki had a satisfied smile on her face. When she first learned that Hojo Kyosuke was so much younger than her, it was really difficult for her to accept it. Although she was convinced by his love, she still felt a little awkward.

However, as Kyosuke said, seeing him chatting and laughing with the Chairman of the Writers Association and other key members, and seeing him maneuvering easily among the many girls, I really didn't expect that he was just a freshman in high school.

And with such a tall and strong body, he must be regarded as someone of his own age. Okudera Miki looked at the man tenderly.

Hojo Kyousuke was woken up by the sound downstairs. He slept for three full hours, and it was time for lunch in the afternoon.

First, he helped Miki rub her uncomfortable thighs. Instead of going home, he accompanied her to the kitchen and began to serve as a guest chef. The original female chef was announced to have left work early.

The day's work didn't end until the sun set in the west. Okudera Miki simply closed the store door, and the two of them went to a nearby parking lot. After opening the store for a while, she also bought a car for convenience. I usually use it for emergency shopping and the like.

"I'm sorry, Kyousuke, I didn't know Xiaojing would do such a thing." Miki Okudera whispered while driving the car. Neither of them told her about it. They only told her after her friend came to her house for drinking last night and got drunk. She only found out about it then.

"Yeah." Hojo Kyousuke shook his head. After hearing Miki's uneasiness, he reached out and gently stroked her head:

"Isn't this exactly what he said when we first met? This is the arrangement of the God of Destiny."

"Pfft--" Miki Okudera laughed out loud when she heard someone mention this and remembered what happened at that time.

"Actually, at that time, I felt that although you acted very mature, Kyousuke, your face looked a bit small, but I thought you were some kind of person with a naturally baby face."

"Actually, maybe I am that kind of person~" Hojo Kyousuke said in an erratic tone.

Sanye's gift "back to the beginning", although there is a note that "all interpretation rights belong to the system", the functions revealed so far are powerful enough. Not only stumps and broken arms can be restored, but even things like "youth" are no exception.

In other words, when he feels that he has grown up, he can directly return to his best condition.

"Huh?" Okudera Miki was confused.

"It's nothing, you will know when the time comes." Although there is no way at the moment, this gift cannot be enjoyed by him alone.

It was not the peak time at this time, so the two of them quickly arrived at the door of Ruyi Lao.

"Why don't you come in and sit for a while?"

Seeing Miki sitting motionless in the car, he asked.

"Xiao Jing is already waiting for me at home. She will keep complaining if I go back late."

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