I Am a Light Novel Master in Japan Chapter 319

In this high-end hotel in Shibuya, there is an endless stream of invited cartoonists, including some of the first-line retired cartoonists in the Japanese industry. This hotel is increasingly attracting the attention of society, but among the many dazzling attention, There happened to be a light novel writer who became the focus of the banquet.

As a result, Li Yan... no, almost everything Uesugi Yan passed by attracted attention. In fact, there is not much difference in the positioning of cartoonists and light novel writers, but the two-dimensional story expression methods between the two are quite different. . The anime adaptation of the twelve episodes of the third season has been confirmed, the live-action movie has been confirmed, and the Sanwa Bunko Novel Award has been announced. It is even rumored that the sales volume and reputation can be nominated for "This Light Novel is So Awesome". The first book can achieve such results. , I have to make colleagues with similar natures care a lot. After all, my growth experience is already a legend.

At this moment, Li Yan was extremely unaccustomed to being surrounded by so many eyes. He wanted to look for someone he knew at the banquet, but no familiar figure could be found in this vast and gorgeous banquet scene.

"...Mashiro hasn't come here yet?" Li Yan looked over, but didn't see Mashiro Shiina, and thought with some concern.

In the early morning, he went to see Mashiro Shiina, but this girl went out very early and wanted to go to the school. The distance between Shibuya District and Suimei High School was relatively close, so he also Thought she would arrive earlier.

"Ah, Teacher Uesugi?" Suddenly, a familiar girl's voice came from behind Li Yan, which made Li Yan slightly startled and looked back.

As a result, at this cartoonist's banquet, I met Yamada Ilf, whom I had not seen for a long time, the popular girl writer who wrote "The Dark Fairy of Explosion". The two met here, and it must be said that they were... It's fate.

"Huh? Teacher Yamada, why are you here?!" Li Yan asked in shock.

"Ah, it's you indeed. Looking at your back, I feel that I am inseparable from you, the legendary Mr. Genius." Irv Yamada said to Li Yan with a hearty smile.

"You asked me why I'm here, but I want to ask you why you participated in this occasion... maybe it's a reason why we're here." Yamada Ilf looked around and replied.

"...That's true. Who are you here on behalf of?" Li Yan asked.

"Huh, Masamune Izumi's sister, the teacher Eguchi who once gave you a live broadcast of the painting process of the characters in your novels, do you still remember her? Excellent illustrators were also invited to this banquet, but Izumi-sensei's sister is not at all I will take a step out."

Yamada Ilf sighed slightly and said to Li Yan.

"It turns out to be the authentic sister..."

Li Yan narrowed his eyes and thought of the petite girl with silver-gray hair, who was also the first person in his life to see all of his body.

"We haven't seen each other for a while, Mr. Uesugi. His writing achievements have been good recently. He won the grand prize from Sanwa Bunko. I told you a long time ago that your achievements are more than this. You didn't believe it at the time. Now it's really disappointing. People are envious and jealous, so congratulations to you."

Yamada Ilf supported her waist, acted very generous, and said with an admiring smile.

"...Thank you, but you have already congratulated me on the line. I am really grateful for your care all the time." Li Yan said with a smile.

"Hmph, don't speak too soon. Although I agree with your efforts, the title of the world's number one light novelist must still fall on me. I have no plans to lose to you. Now I The progress of the next volume is not ready yet. When it is published, it will definitely beat your current results."

Yamada Elf stretched out her hand, shook a finger, showed a proud smile, and said to Li Yan in a strong tone.

Although he said that, when Li Yan heard the sentence "not ready yet", the translated meaning was "not interested in writing yet". How could this be a transcendental method?

However, Yamada Ilf looked at the gazes of the cartoonists around him, with a somewhat concerned look on his face, and whispered: "However, your reputation has been really great recently, and everyone in the comics industry has already known your existence. I came in. I often realize that many people are looking at you, but you are still walking around minding your own business, why not find a seat and sit down to be more comfortable."

"What kind of fame? I still don't quite understand why everyone is looking at me." Li Yan looked at Ilf Yamada with some confusion and asked.

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

After Yamada Ilf heard Li Yan's words, she looked shocked, and then said dissatisfied: "What are you doing? Did you say that on purpose, or do you really don't know? As a light novelist, you should Take a good look at your own popularity. After your seventh volume was released in June, not only the number of fan art on the Pixiv website, the number of fan works, but also the discussions on the forum, even my homepage is filled with a lot of information about you. Discussions about your works have exploded in popularity, especially on the Pixiv website, which is a must-go place for comic lovers. Your works have always dominated the screen, so of course the comic industry will pay a lot of attention to you."

"……Is that so?"

Li Yan suddenly understood the reason why he was being targeted here. He had always only paid attention to the sales of his books. After all, sales were the last word of strength. As a result, he never thought that the outside world would discuss him and his works. To this point.

Maybe, his seventh volume's score will really be rated S or above in the editing system.

Sudden fame is not only a kind of reputation, but also a kind of trouble. He has a dark history of being besieged by readers. I really don't know how his life will develop next.

"Teacher Yamada, can you come over here?"

Suddenly, a female staff member called Yamada Ilf in the crowd. Yamada Ilf was stunned for a moment. She looked over and found out that it was someone from her company. She looked a little reluctant and whispered. Said: "Well, I always feel like I'm asked to meet some illustrators or cartoonists. I actually don't like such social situations at all."

"After all, it's work. You go over first, and we'll talk later." Li Yan looked at Ilf Yamada, who was reluctant to go over, and advised.

"Oh, okay, I'll go over there. See you later." Yamada Irv showed a smile, then turned around and walked over.

Li Yan watched Ilf Yamada walking towards a group of cartoonists and companies. As soon as he glanced around, he noticed that outside the banquet, the junior high school girl he met on the road seemed to be still poking her head. , holding a basic comic book in his hand, and judging from his looking expression, it seemed that asking for autographs was not going well.

"What's wrong? Haven't you asked for an autograph yet?" Li Yan walked out of the venue and looked at her and asked.

"Hey...ah, Uesugi-senpai...no, Uesugi-sensei! I, I...as you can see, none of them are here, although it was expected." This female junior high school student looked at it again When Li Yan arrived, he suddenly became nervous. After hesitating for a while, he reluctantly showed a bitter smile and admitted.

As soon as Li Yan came out, he suddenly felt that the eyes from all directions were focused on him again. He coughed a few times and did not dare to provoke the people around him.

"...There is nothing I can do. Let me help you go inside and ask for an autograph. Hikigaya, please give me your comic book first."

Li Yan looked inside the banquet, then looked at her again and said.

"Hey, is it really okay?!" Hikigaya's cheeks turned red with excitement, and he opened his mouth slightly and asked.

"Of course, after all, you came from a very far away place and it would be a pity to return empty-handed." Li Yan said.

"Then, please, Mr. Uesugi, I have given you this backpack. There are about seven books. One of them can be signed. I am 100% satisfied. It can be said to be an unexpected fortune. After all the hard work, Oh." Hikigaya was a little flattered. He smiled happily despite being nervous, handed her backpack to Li Yan, and said.

"Well, which one?" Li Yan asked.

"This is a secret. You should be able to sign in. You don't have to worry about it, senior, hehe." Hikigaya said with a smile.

Li Yan took the school bag, and after saying a few words to Hikigaya, he didn't dare to neglect at all, and hurried back with a gray face and hard work and pressure. As he stood in this corridor, he kept feeling an inexplicable pressure from public opinion, too much eyes were fixed on him. If it weren't for the late time and the fans who got the autographs left this corridor, this junior high school student It was closer to the entrance of the venue, otherwise he would not dare to walk out rashly again.

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At the banquet on the third floor, Li Yan quickly found four of the cartoonists after searching and asking. The other cartoonists seemed to be a little flattered when Uesugi Yan asked for their autographs, but they also politely asked Li Yan. Yan asked for an autograph, which was a polite way of communicating as a writer.

As a result, when I was rummaging through the books in my backpack, I discovered that one of them was not a comic at all, but the seventh volume of the Bunko novel he published at the beginning of the month. Although I had a cursory look at it before, I didn't expect that the junior high school student When I was reading comics, I was also a fan of his books.

"...No wonder it should be signed. It turns out to be my signature."

Li Yan looked at this novel with a beautiful cover in surprise. After being silent for a while, he wrote his name in the catalog.

Suddenly, at this time, another guest was welcomed at the door of the venue, but she seemed to be late, but when she walked in, her unique aura made the venue and fans outside couldn't help but stop. Watch.

A lock of beautiful golden hair is dancing slightly, slender willow eyebrows, a straight nose, and snow-white jade cheeks are slightly red. A pair of eyes are looking at the venue silently and quietly, seeming to see everything, but also seeming to have nothing. People and objects can be held by her for a moment.

For some reason, she gave people a very mysterious, mouthless feeling. She was so beautiful that she actually had an invitation letter in her hand. After handing it to the staff, she saw Li Yan, and then she turned her attention. Put it on him.

"Holmes..."

Shiina Mashiro whispered Li Yan's name softly, as if it was the whisper of an elf.

During the banquet, Li Yan breathed a sigh of relief, looked at her, and asked: "Shiina, you are finally here...why are you so late?"

"...Fell asleep in the bus." Mashiro Shiina wiped her eyes with her hands and said softly and tiredly.

Li Yan looked at her in surprise and reminded: "You can't sleep around on the bus, especially if you don't have anyone to accompany you. Do you understand?"

"Yeah, okay." Shiina Mashiro nodded and said.

"By the way, here is your comic book. Your fans asked me to sign it for you. Please sign it properly." Li Yan handed the single comic book titled "Devil Detective Agency" to Mashiro Shiina.