[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-literary-master-of-tokyo":3,"chapter-literary-master-of-tokyo-literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-265":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},2355114,4607,"Chapter 265: It Depends on Who Wrote It","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-265",265,"\u003Cp>9:00 AM, Setagaya Ward, Shimoda Bookstore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This batch of books doesn't require an advance payment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takeda Masaaki wore an expression of utter astonishment upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last week, at the preview meeting organized by Angutsu Goichi, he had stated he did not intend to order any of Akiwara Yuto's works.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet unexpectedly, the other party had immediately delivered a batch of books in the blink of an eye, and they didn't even want his advance payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, that is what President Angutsu said. If there are no issues, please sign this delivery note for the 500 copies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man in a peaked cap said politely, then handed over the invoice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takeda Masaaki hesitated for a moment, signed it, and handed it back to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the young man left, he looked at the pile of books on the floor, grabbed a utility knife, and began to cut open the paper packaging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon opening them and seeing the finished books, he was somewhat surprised to find they were completely different from what he had seen at the last preview meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this cover, the words \"Pure Literature Work\" were specifically noted, allowing all readers to see the specific nature at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, he was thoroughly convinced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Akiwara Yuto had not changed his pen name, having done this much, it could no longer be called fraud against the readers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miyako, Shimazu, you two come move these books to the literary section.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his urging, two female employees in bookstore uniforms quickly ran over and used a cart to push the books to the literary section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While unpacking the books, one girl asked, \"Manager, should we put them on the display stand or the bookshelf?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other girl replied, \"Duh, the bookshelf, of course. These are pure literature works; who would buy them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But isn't the author Akiwara Yuto? He's a bestselling author, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this name, the other girl also choked on her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two looked at each other and simultaneously raised their heads to look at Takeda Masaaki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takeda Masaaki felt troubled upon hearing this question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them had a point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because according to custom, pure literature works are usually placed on bookshelves due to low sales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as a bestselling author, it stood to reason that Akiwara Yuto's books should be on the display stand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a while, he made a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave a spot in the bottom left corner of the display stand, and put the rest in the middle of the bookshelf.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the many positions on the display stand, the bottom left corner was the least conspicuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this was also the result of his careful consideration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if they really could sell, he would move them to a higher position later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What truly determines a book's status is, in the end, the market!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>10:00 AM, after Shimoda Bookstore officially opened for business, some customers finally walked into the store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the literary journal section, they were greeted by a young man wearing a shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Takeda Masaaki's observation, the other party was likely a university student studying nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man glanced at the display stand in the literary section, his gaze shifted to the bottom left, and he became surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snow Country*, by Akiwara Yuto?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that Teacher Akiwara has released a new mystery novel?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a mystery fan, he was somewhat excited and immediately picked it up, but after picking it up, he noticed another label on the cover: \"Pure Literature Work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this line, the young man's hand paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pure literature?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn't that the traditional stuff that makes you want to sleep when you read it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I remember Teacher Akiwara is a mystery writer, right? Could it just be the same name?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a bit confused and decided to seek help from someone else; after all, bookstore clerks often have the duty of answering customer questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He politely asked Takeda Masaaki, who was standing nearby:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, is the author of this book the mystery writer, Teacher Akiwara Yuto?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takeda Masaaki looked at him in confusion and said truthfully, \"It is that Teacher Akiwara.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara is not a common surname in Japan; there aren't that many duplicates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man was a bit disappointed and struggled for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, he still held the book and prepared to head to the checkout counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was leaving, Takeda Masaaki called out to him: \"This customer, could you wait a moment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is something the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although this is Teacher Akiwara's book, it is a pure literature work. Are you actually interested in pure literature?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takeda Masaaki was very skeptical inside; according to past experience, pure literature works never sell more than a few copies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man smiled and replied, \"I'm not interested in pure literature, but the author of this book is Teacher Akiwara Yuto! He has never let me down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing this sentence, he went straight to pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the other's back, Takeda Masaaki wore a hesitant expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt he had been too reliant on experience; although this book is a pure literature work, it depends on who wrote it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto has so many loyal readers now that even if only a few people buy it, they can drive the sales of a book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this conclusion, he quietly changed the position on the display stand, adding three good spots for *Snow Country*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let me see just how well this book can sell!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Ochi Masaki, the editor-in-chief of *Neon Traditional Literature*, faced a dilemma in his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Ochi, this is the work we hope you will write a review for, and the deposit is in this envelope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beautiful woman in professional attire said to him with a smile, while handing over an envelope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ochi Masaki looked at this woman named Asano Aiko and wore a hesitant expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This morning, he was approached by her and invited to write a book review.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, unlike before, this book review came with a fee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were normal times, he would naturally have accepted without a second word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, traditional literature is currently in a slump, and even *Neon Traditional Literature* has a circulation of less than a few thousand copies; it can be said that business is bleak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the problem is, the book he was asked to review was by a writer currently \"boycotted\" by the Neon traditional literature circle—the mystery writer, Akiwara Yuto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he really wrote a review for him, or even said some good things, he might be looked down upon by many peers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't look at the envelope, intending to refuse directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, Asano Aiko continued: \"I heard your son has always wanted to go to France for advanced art studies, is that right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ochi Masaki glanced at her and said bluntly, \"So what if he does?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Studying abroad costs a lot of money, and the little bit of money Akiwara Yuto was giving him wouldn't be enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asano Aiko didn't mind his attitude and said with a smile, \"The French translation of Teacher Akiwara's work was recently released in France and has received critical acclaim in the literary world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her head and looked at Ochi Masaki seriously, \"If needed, perhaps your child might need a letter of recommendation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this suggestion, Ochi Masaki hesitated; he hadn't expected her to say this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he knew some famous people in traditional literature, when it came to fame abroad, not one or two could compare to Akiwara Yuto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And wanting a letter of recommendation often meant owing a favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After struggling in thought for a long time, he sighed and took the envelope from the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asano Aiko watched his actions and revealed a satisfied smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good, this is the third traditional literature critic persuaded today!\u003C\u002Fp>",1318,"2026-06-21T03:58:02.196Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","7ce8a3a697c0a0ff1cb18336fd18daeb2e813d9c306380ee47fa15179acb7a54","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-266","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-264",334,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliterary-master-of-tokyo-cover.jpg"]