I Am a Light Novel Master in Japan Chapter 222

As Li Yan listened, he felt that the arrangement of Kagurazaka Iris was quite based on the previous experience. Moreover, he paid careful attention to the words of the editor of Kagurazaka. It seemed that he did not predict anything bad. Maybe this trip will be a good one. Let's wash away the shame and have a pretty good trip.

Just when Li Yan was still thinking, suddenly, that gaze fell on him again. Li Yan was slightly startled, and then turned his head to look. As a result, he was sitting with Shiina in the double seat on the right side of the plane. Qian Jumura Zheng, who was with him, looked at him secretly.

"?!"

He seemed to understand the meaning and nodded silently, thinking that he was not so relaxed. He also had the task of assisting a popular writer on his shoulders. Maybe the trip would not be as wonderful as he imagined.

"Um?"

Ying Lili on the side inadvertently noticed Li Yan's behavior, and always felt that there did not seem to be a deep friendship between Qianju Cunzheng and Li Yan, but what was going on with that eye contact?

After a brief explanation of the arrangements that can be enjoyed tonight, every traveling member of the group became satisfied. After tasting the local delicacies, it was time to soak in the warmth. Indeed, the first thing was to relax the nerves of this group of creators.

"Senior, I almost forgot. I originally planned to ask you about asking for leave from that autograph session. Senior, what you mentioned seems to be that your inspiration has dried up. Is this true?"

In the bustling and somewhat dim airport, Masamune Izumi asked with some concern.

Eirili held her small chin with her hand and whispered, "Well, I'm just lazy and planning to take a rest. Mr. Izumi, you don't need to pay attention to what this guy says. Nine out of ten sentences about the novel's promises are false. It's the old man It’s just a thief’s plan to ask for leave.”

Li Yan narrowed his eyes and said angrily and helplessly: "I'm not lying. It's indeed because my inspiration has dried up, which has completely affected the writing plan for the next volume. Although I have an outline, I am in a state of fatigue. For a novel, just because you have written an outline before can guarantee that you will be able to perfectly express your previous ideas from beginning to end, especially when you are under too much pressure when writing, that is when you hit a bottleneck."

"Ah, we authors do have such a bottleneck period, and it is also the most difficult time. After I finished writing the "Silver Wolf Series", I also planned to write a new novel. It seems that many of us are I want to use this trip to find inspiration.”

Izumi Masamune smiled sheepishly. He himself had personally experienced the feeling Li Yan had said, and immediately said: "As expected, Okinawa must be the best place to find inspiration. For example, tonight Yan's hot spring hotel is a scene often seen in anime. The plot of the protagonist and his gay friends going to spy on the heroines taking a bath relies on ambiguous occasions like hot springs to unfold."

"That's true, but in real life, isn't it like committing a crime in a public place? Peeping on girls taking a shower, even the best girls would think such behavior is very dirty, and it would reduce the goodwill of the plot. Almost just to bring false excitement and fantasy to readers."

Li Yan nodded, but then continued to explain in a calm tone: "I have also read anime and novels that are often set in a hotel when traveling, and create a scene where a girl changes clothes when she opens the door, but logically it is not It's quite unreasonable. After all, when a girl changes clothes in a hotel outside, she will naturally think of locking the door first, so these tired plots are called routines. Although interesting, they cannot be generated by ordinary readers. Enough resonance.”

"That too……"

Izumi Masamune showed a bitter smile, looked at Li Yan and said.

Although this is indeed the case, in Izumi Masamune's heart, he understands that even for this reason, in otaku culture, logic is not the first priority, but the plot is interesting and can attract readers' attention with various cute elements and welfare elements. the most important.

However, although Uesugi's works are about an imaginary world, they pay special attention to the details of life. This is why there are many fans who like to read his books, but they do not like or even boycott the works of this light novel writer. There are not a few people...

"I'm telling you... although what you said is indeed correct, don't arbitrarily substitute reality into otaku-style works. The works we create are meant to satisfy desires that cannot be satisfied in reality. Your The work does indeed lack some cute elements, so you want a character in your book to compete with the female characters in cute works. I have always suggested this to you..."

Sawamura Eiri was listening to Li Yan's incompatible analysis. She frowned slightly and persuaded Li Yan.

"All novels, as long as they are expressed in words, should be inspired by life and transformed and sublimated by the author. Works without resonance will not leave a deep impression on others." Li Yan did not back down and directly denied it. He accepted Ying Lili's suggestion and said.

"Your idea of ​​finding a sense of reality from fantasy is equivalent to challenging the otaku culture... Try to find interesting plots when traveling."

Eirili said in an annoyed voice.

As a result, Li Yan and Eiri were whispering and arguing about creative ideas. As a result, Kagurazaka Iris, who was sitting in the back, came over and reminded in a confused voice: "What are you still mumbling about, everyone?" Everyone is already seated, the plane will take off in a while, please keep quiet, otherwise the captain may be asked to get off the plane for being openly noisy."

"……Feel sorry."

Only then did Li Yan and Ying Lili calm down.

"You, although you work in the otaku circle, your thoughts are completely free of charge. If you plan to increase your sales, you should have a better understanding of what otaku culture is. Our ambitions are completely different. Same, please try a little harder to consider my opinion."

Ying Lili's eyes were full of anger. After finishing speaking, she snorted softly and turned away, not intending to pay attention to Li Yan.

Li Yan also had a look of dissatisfaction on his face and didn't say anything to Ying Lili. The partners, who were originally very close to each other, started to have a cold war with each other.

"..."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu, who was sitting in the back row, listened carefully. She suddenly realized that it seemed that Eiri and Li Yan were completely opposite in their home styles. One was a realistic writer, and the other was a fantasy book painter. Their ideas were fundamentally different. Can't put it together...

However, Yinglili became childhood sweethearts with that person because of the otaku culture. Even if they didn't talk to each other for many years, they never broke off their bond with each other.

"So, this pair...will they break up?" Kasumigaoka Shiyu quietly looked at the two partners with their heads turned apart, and came up with such a guess.

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At 7:42 in the evening, the plane landed at Naha International Airport in Okinawa Prefecture on time.

At this moment, the night was filling the air. After a long road, Kagurazaka Iris and his group finally walked out of the vast Naha International Airport, preparing to take two taxis to the hot spring hotel where they had reserved a room. As a result, everyone was originally looking forward to a hot spring hotel located on the beach or in a bustling city, but it was getting farther and farther away from the flashing lights of the urban area. After constant detours, after about 20 minutes of driving, we ended up in a dark place. I got off the car at the corner of the painted mountain side.

【Quack, quack, quack...】

The surrounding area is filled with the chirping of frogs one after another. It seems that it has been raining recently, which is quite suitable for frog activities.

"..."

Everyone carrying large and small bags stared at this mountain hotel located in a deserted mountain hotel for several kilometers. Even the roads in this area were still dirt roads.

"Sorry, this is the only hot spring hotel that meets the requirements and can be booked...but although the surrounding area is a bit shabby, the reviews are still quite high. Let's go in and have a look."

Kagurazaka Iris smiled awkwardly and said to them.

"It has to be like this. After all, having a place to stay is the most important thing." Kusanagi Ryuki said with a sigh.

"..."

Shiina Mashiro looked around with a calm face, tugged at the corner of Li Yan's clothes, and asked: "Holmes, are there any monsters here?"

"No, no, how can there be so many monsters." Li Yan quickly replied in a low voice.

Now Mashiro seems to be particularly fond of this type of environment. She seems to be preparing to submit a detective comic with a horror atmosphere to the newcomer competition in May. As a result, her recent thinking is as sensitive as that of horror novelists and detective novelists. Maybe she I would really like a place with such an atmosphere.

However, when they entered the hotel, Kasumigaoka and others were stunned, and then they understood why this hotel had good reviews. Although the outside environment was quite bad, this hot spring hotel had great decoration and atmosphere, as well as The service attitude is quite professional, not inferior to hot spring hotels and hotels near urban areas.

"It seems that the hotel itself is quite good." Kasumigaoka Shiyu said with a smile.

"A very professional Japanese-style hotel." Senjumura Zheng nodded and said with appreciation.

"Let me tell you, there should be nothing wrong. I decided on the hotel we stayed in after many verifications. After all, we are going to rest here for two nights." Kagurazaka Iris smiled and supported his waist, and he felt relieved and said.

"Then, Miss Kagurazaka, has tomorrow's plan gone through the same rigorous investigation? After all, we don't have a tour guide, and since we're not familiar with the place, I'm a little worried that we might take many wrongful paths."

After all, their group encountered uneasy factors at the beginning. Although it was resolved after entering, everyone still had some lingering fears. Kasumigaoka Shiu was the first to take the initiative to ask Kagurazaka Iris.

"You and I have known each other for a long time, but you still don't understand my ability to do things. Don't worry, I bought a detailed travel guide. There will be no problem."

Kagurazaka Iris took out a travel guide book from the bag and told them with a smile.

Everyone felt relieved, but next to Li Yan, Izumi Masamune was on the left and Senjumura Sei on the right. He suddenly felt an invisible pressure on his shoulders. He always felt that his assist guide did not know how to start...

This hot spring hotel is not small in scale, and the equipment is maintained with great care. Clear hot springs flow in the Japanese-style courtyard. It is said that there are many high-quality hot springs in Okinawa, among which this hot spring is a bicarbonate hot spring, which has the effect of treating neuralgia and joint pain, helping recovery after illness, and relieving fatigue. The steaming steam fills the courtyard, making people want to soak in the hot spring.

"Um?"

Just as he was heading towards the booked room and happened to pass by a sign indicating the opening hours of the hot spring, Li Yan inadvertently saw the opening hours of the hot spring.