[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-literary-master-of-tokyo":3,"chapter-literary-master-of-tokyo-literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-266":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},2355115,4607,"Chapter 266: Prying Open the Eggshell","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-266",266,"\u003Cp>In the Japanese publishing industry, there is often a vague and indefinite standard for whether different types of publications become bestsellers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, manga, because it targets the widest audience, naturally has the highest sales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the standard for a hit work often requires a book to reach over ten million copies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After manga, there is this sector.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, mystery and light novels often need to exceed 500,000 copies to be considered a bestseller.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for traditional literature or pure literature, the standard is the lowest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people in the industry believe that as long as it can reach 100,000 copies, it is enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the huge sales gap between publications, the wealth gap between creators of different publications has also begun to gradually widen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the manga world, Eiichiro Oda, relying on the royalties from \"One Piece,\" has an annual income as high as 3.1 billion yen, but this income is still lower than Akira Toriyama's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mystery writer Keigo Higashino originally had an annual income of around 1.5 billion yen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it comes to traditional literature creators, there are often few who can show off their earnings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not until the release of Haruki Murakami's \"Norwegian Wood\" that Japanese traditional writers once again had a place on the wealth ranking of authors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, looking at the reality, most traditional literature authors and book reviewers have pitifully low incomes due to the sales of their works.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In order to make a living, most of them have to find a formal job, thereby working while engaging in the writing and criticism of traditional literature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the case in Akiwara Yuto's current world, so after conducting an investigation, he found a way to break the deadlock outside of his own creative work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is to use money or gifts to pry open the mouths of some traditional literature book reviewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He does not believe that all book reviewers are so incorruptible that they would refuse to take money to write good things for the sake of the so-called \"glory\" of traditional literature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to tell the truth, the money to bribe these people is not much to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of self-publishing and constantly standing at the forefront of public opinion, Akiwara Yuto's annual royalty income has now almost reached the level of Keigo Higashino, and even exceeds it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the most important thing is to first break the situation where the traditional literature world has \"shut him out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minato Ward, Akiwara Yuto's home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Akiwara, there are already about 20 book reviewers who have agreed to write relevant reviews, they are...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asano Aiko sat on the sofa and reported a list to Akiwara Yuto, who was sitting on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto listened to these names while pondering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening carefully, he discovered that they were just people from journals and magazines with sales of a few thousand copies, and there were no heavyweight book reviewers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, he asked: \"What about Ms. Akiyama Emiko?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiyama Emiko, editor-in-chief of \"Literature Review,\" has a circulation of about 10,000 copies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But beyond this identity, she is also the president of the Kyoto Literature Research Association and has a certain reputation in the industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Akiwara Yuto's previous investigation, he found that in recent years, in order to promote the development of traditional literature in the Kyoto area, she has been running around to raise funds and support young writers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the premise of knowing that the other party lacks money, Akiwara Yuto naturally listed her as a target, and was even prepared to provide at least 5 million yen in activity funds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asano Aiko hesitated for a moment, but still told the truth: \"She hopes to meet in Kyoto in three days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto rubbed his chin, wondering if the other party felt the money was not enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After careful consideration, he agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, let's meet first and see what she means before deciding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed quickly, and on the appointed day, Akiwara Yuto and Asano took the Shinkansen to Kyoto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a pre-booked tea room, they met Ms. Akiyama Emiko.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiyama Emiko was in her 40s, wearing an all-black work uniform, and had a calm and composed temperament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two sides introduced themselves, she took the initiative to make two cups of tea for Akiwara and his companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her movements, Akiwara Yuto said politely: \"Has Ms. Akiyama studied tea ceremony before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiyama Emiko replied politely: \"Due to family reasons, I learned some when I was young.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them exchanged pleasantries on the topic of \"tea ceremony\" before entering the formal topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiyama Emiko narrowed her eyes and smiled: \"Akiwara-sensei, I have read your 'Snow Country'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is your evaluation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, very good.\" Akiyama Emiko replied in an affirmative tone: \"However...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused and continued: \"Since you are writing aesthetic literature, why don't you take Yoshikawa Yuichiro-sensei as your master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before this, she had finished reading \"Snow Country\" handed over by Asano Aiko and was amazed by the beautiful phrases inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So in her view, if Akiwara Yuto took Yoshikawa Yuichiro as his master, this work would likely be immediately welcomed by the traditional literature review circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto glanced at her, not expecting such a stupid question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to take a master, he would immediately offend the mystery literature world, and mystery literature is the foundation of his standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a while, made up an excuse, and said solemnly: \"That is because I want to write my own things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your own things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiyama Emiko was a little puzzled; after all, in the traditional literature world, the master-apprentice system has become a tradition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her view, although Akiwara Yuto is a mystery writer, he is a newcomer to traditional literature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in terms of academic background, he is not from a prestigious school like Tokyo University or Kyoto University, and only has a high school education level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto looked at her with a scrutinizing gaze and said seriously: \"Yoshikawa-sensei's works are excellent, but if I take him as a master, I will inevitably be influenced by him, which is something I am unwilling to do. In fact, I have different views on some of his creative concepts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Different views!? Hearing this, Akiyama Emiko was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Japanese aesthetic literature, Yoshikawa Yuichiro can even be considered a representative figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Akiwara Yuto, as a newcomer to traditional literature, actually dared to say such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeming to see the doubt in her eyes, Akiwara Yuto laughed, \"Ms. Akiyama, after reading 'Snow Country', shouldn't you have understood my intention?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this confident remark, Akiyama Emiko fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recalled the content she had read before and found that it was indeed as Akiwara Yuto said; this \"Snow Country\" made her feel extremely amazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beautiful long sentences, the aesthetic love, the unspeakable sorrow—all kinds of merits were gathered in this work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she hadn't known in advance that the author was Akiwara Yuto, she would have even thought it was written by some senior writer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hesitating for a long time, she let out a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Akiwara-sensei, I agree to your previous request, but regarding the sponsorship fee...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her words, Akiwara Yuto showed a satisfied smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"eggshell\" of the traditional literature review circle had finally been pried open by him!\u003C\u002Fp>",1221,"2026-06-21T03:58:02.196Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","12b215c870aa32b4278c9f5fd0d594a62792fc3d14b38a7a83ba25dde6979bc3","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-267","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-265",334,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliterary-master-of-tokyo-cover.jpg"]