[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-literary-master-of-tokyo":3,"chapter-literary-master-of-tokyo-literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-222":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Literary Master of Tokyo",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2355071,4607,"Chapter 222: I Do Not Intend to Reconcile","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-222",222,"\u003Cp>Among the many countries influenced by Confucian culture, Japan appears exceptionally unconventional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, influenced by Confucian culture, many believe the Japanese national character is \"Loyalty, Filial Piety, and Shame\"—\"Loyalty\" is loyalty to the Emperor, \"Filial Piety\" is filial piety toward parents, and \"Shame\" is not causing trouble for society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on the other hand, Japan has historically believed in the Bushido culture, which emphasizes the survival of the fittest, leading the public to have an innate disdain and indifference toward the weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This has also extended to the \"abandoning the elderly\" culture, where the elderly are carried up mountains to be abandoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under such circumstances, \"Filial Piety\" among Loyalty, Filial Piety, and Shame is mentioned less and less in various Japanese books, while \"Loyalty\" and \"Shame\" have become the mainstream of society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite this, many plots in popular literature and film and television works still depict children’s filial piety toward their parents and care for the elderly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a public figure is discovered to be unfilial to their parents, it will trigger strong criticism from the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation is exactly like this now; after Akiwara Yuto pointed out at a press conference that Onuki Masakazu had \"murderous intent\" toward his parents, many media outlets reported on this topic, using some very eye-catching headlines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately following this, some book reviewers also dug up the work *Death Duet* and compared it with Onuki Masakazu’s own experiences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the more they compared, the more it proved that Onuki Masakazu had projected his own thoughts into the work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the protagonist's experiences and interpersonal relationships in the book had too many similarities with Onuki Masakazu himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After these interpretations were further published, it was confirmed that Onuki Masakazu was a writer who wanted to \"murder his parents\"!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, public opinion was completely sensationalized!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some members of the public who were not originally concerned about the ghostwriting topic were also attracted to read the relevant reports. Reporters from various newspapers surrounded the house where Onuki Masakazu lived, making it impassable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, to the disappointment of these reporters, Onuki Masakazu himself was not at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to neighbors, his parents had returned to their old home in the countryside, and he himself had not returned this week...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Akiwara Yuto did not care about him; after all, in his view, an author who could write such an article might have serious psychological problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, in some previous newspaper interviews, the other party had echoed Wada Shin’s view, believing that the awards were rigged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Akiwara Yuto had no sympathy for Onuki Masakazu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The positions between the two were inherently opposed; sympathizing with an enemy was undoubtedly looking for trouble for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>4:00 PM, Mystery Writers Association, reception room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto and Kawai Shinta sat face-to-face on the sofa, talking about this series of events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Akiwara, I didn't expect you to solve this problem in such a way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kawai Shinta sighed, then poured a cup of sencha and handed it to Akiwara Yuto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto took the teacup, blew on it, and said, \"I didn't do much; it was mainly the *April Youth* side that helped me a lot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kawai Shinta showed an expression of sudden realization, then said, \"Was that anonymous letter to *Weekly Bunshun* sent by *April Youth*?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto shook his head, \"Editor-in-Chief Ooshiro Rika did not admit to this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From beginning to end, Ooshiro Rika only made a few phone calls to him, and then helped him organize a press conference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kawai Shinta thought to himself that as expected of one of the four major publishing houses, the Kejiaokan, their intelligence capabilities were indeed very strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He marveled in his heart for a moment, then added, \"But the interpretation of that *Death Duet* article must have been thought up by you yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this point, Akiwara Yuto did not deny it, but he still said, \"After the ghostwriting incident was exposed, as long as one pays a little attention to Onuki Masakazu’s experiences, it can be seen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added, \"Even if it wasn't me, other book reviewers or writers would have seen it sooner or later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kawai Shinta thought for a moment and found that what Akiwara Yuto said made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a work is often a reflection of the writer themselves, and many book reviewers often take the author's own experiences into account when interpreting a work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the cause and effect of the ghostwriting and the discord with his parents were exposed, book reviewers would have proposed the same viewpoint sooner or later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Kawai Shinta sighed, \"Sorry, we didn't help much with this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew clearly that the reason Akiwara Yuto was targeted by the faction represented by Wada Shin was to give him and people like Miyagawa a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto waved his hand; before joining the Mystery Writers Association, he had already been told that he might encounter these problems, so it could not be blamed on Kawai Shinta.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, after being criticized by public opinion, Kawai Shinta and others had put in quite a bit of effort and found some writers to stand up for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kawai Shinta picked up the tea, took a sip, and said with a smile, \"That guy Wada Shin is probably already overwhelmed now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto also laughed when he heard this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In order to frame him, Wada Shin had previously vigorously touted Onuki Masakazu’s talent and issued an announcement in the newspaper that he would take the other party as his disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after Onuki Masakazu’s negative scandal was exposed, these remarks of his instead backfired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, some members of the public were filled with disdain after learning that he refused to take Onuki Masakazu as a disciple—thinking he was a person who went back on his word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also made Wada Shin become utterly wretched in terms of public opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Akiwara, do you have any plans for your next step?\" Kawai Shinta continued to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no plans; I intend to wait and see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Akiwara Yuto said this, he had actually already secretly continued to contact a public relations company to help him publish negative news about Wada Shin in newspapers and on the internet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if you don't take the opportunity to beat a drowning dog now, when will you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kawai Shinta didn't say much, just took out an envelope and placed it on the table, \"Akiwara, this is something someone entrusted me to pass on to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto lowered his head in confusion, then picked up the envelope and asked, \"What is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A request from an old friend,\" Kawai Shinta said hesitatingly, \"Although he is a friend, he is also a guest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A guest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto thought of Seto Tamae, who had previously helped him reconcile with the Mantanshe, and then realized the intention of this letter; it was probably to make him reconcile with Wada Shin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment, put down the envelope, and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman Kawai, I'm sorry, I don't intend to reconcile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, reconciling with the Mantanshe was partly because of the favor owed to Seto Tamae—he had to accept the other party's favor—and partly because the Mantanshe was large in scale, and there was no great benefit in continuing to entangle with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the situation between himself and Wada Shin was completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the other party had targeted him so much, he would not \"forgive\" the other party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Akiwara, don't you intend to see what the conditions are?\" Kawai Shinta asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Besides money, it's probably just some sordid interest exchange.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kawai Shinta raised his eyebrows and pressed, \"What if this interest exchange is the Uemura Prize?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto was stunned, then said, \"The Uemura Prize?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Uemura Prize in this world is equivalent to the Naoki Prize of his previous life, the highest award for the ranking of all writers in the Japanese literary world. It is held twice a year, in the first half and the second half respectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto felt tempted for a moment, but immediately realized a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chairman Kawai, can the faction behind Wada Shin influence the selection of the Uemura Prize? And using the Uemura Prize for reconciliation, isn't the cost a bit too high?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still knew his own weight; even if he reconciled with Wada Shin, all he could do was say a few words in the media to make the other party's situation better; it wasn't worth doing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For various factions, winning the Uemura Prize is undoubtedly the top priority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kawai Shinta shook his head and explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Akiwara, although many people do not agree with Wada Shin’s approach, he is, after all, a representative of the radical faction. The damage to his reputation has also caused obstacles to the radical faction's desire to further promote the orthodox school's works.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And among the judges of the various Uemura Prizes, the number of judges from the radical faction accounts for at least one-third.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused and added, \"And this time, my old friend's meaning is just to let you be shortlisted for the Uemura Prize.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing this explanation, Akiwara Yuto immediately understood; if it were only a nomination, it would still be acceptable to the other party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned and thought for a long time, but finally gave up on the other party's proposal and said, \"Chairman Kawai, help me tell your friend that I refuse his proposal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you really not going to consider it?\" Kawai Shinta tried to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no room for concession in a dispute of principles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto said in a firm voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party's proposal was only a nomination, but the possibility of actually winning this award was not high. After all, he had not been debuted for long, and he had offended some of the judges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he was still young and could have a larger reader base; he didn't believe he couldn't win this award!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Akiwara Yuto’s decision, the look of admiration in Kawai Shinta’s eyes grew stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were just a Uemura Prize nomination, it wasn't as if he didn't have a way...\u003C\u002Fp>",1700,"2026-06-21T03:58:02.196Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","744ebee99b9bef34edb3af825539d0088e1a5dadbc7ca89996bf53987d690d56","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-223","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-221",334,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliterary-master-of-tokyo-cover.jpg"]