Chapter 72: Tricks and Human Nature

Genius, as the name implies, refers to people with natural talent. Although it is very unfair, some people are naturally better than most people's learning ability and innovative development ability in some or many aspects.

In Nihon society, there are such cases in all walks of life.

In the music world, RB singer Yonezu Kenshi started creating songs at 18 and debuted at 21. Less than 3 years after his debut, he became the album champion of the RB Oricon chart. Besides writing lyrics and composing music, he also contracted the later sound effects, MV animation, and other active work of an album.

In the ACG world, Urobuchi Gen also crossed many fields such as games, novels, and animation just a few years after his debut, creating a series of famous works, making the audience and readers moved, and calling him the "Warrior of Love."

In the literary world, Akutagawa Ryunosuke created *Rashomon* at 23 and was appreciated by Natsume Soseki and included in his sect. Kawabata Yasunari passed the publication of *A Scene of the Soul-Calling Festival* at 22, received public praise, and became famous in one fell swoop.

In the world where Akiwara Yuto is now, there is no lack of such characters, but whenever such characters appear, they will be sought after by everyone in society.

Hearing Akiwara Yuto talk about the trick methods of the nine types, Kadowaki Yuzhen's perception also became complex.

Before this, he thought the other party was just a "pseudo-genius" hyped by the media, just happening to write a work suitable for the market trend.

After all, there are very few reasoning methods in Akiwara's works, which are completely a collection of horror novels wearing reasoning skin.

But after listening to Akiwara Yuto's analysis of a series of trick methods, he found that the other party's theoretical level far exceeded his imagination.

To be honest, if he had known what the other party said earlier, he could have designed more wonderful content and bridges when creating *The Footsteps of Searching*, and would not have been evaluated by some book reviewers as "lacking story and depth."

This made him feel deep jealousy, but he had to admit that the other party's talent was breathtaking.

He even thought about a question, were the arrangements he entrusted to his girlfriend's father before really correct?

On the other side, Akiwara Yuto talked for a full 30 minutes before finishing the nine types of trick methods analyzed by Edogawa Ranpo, and combined with some cases he had seen, gave everyone in the field a good lesson.

After finishing, he picked up the teacup, drank the sencha inside in one gulp, and then looked around at everyone, finding that some were thinking, some were taking notes, but why did Kadowaki Yuzhen's expression look so strange, as if he was struggling with something...

He took a Japanese sweet from the plate in front of the table, stuffed it into his mouth, chewed it a few times, and swallowed it.

To be honest, he has a very strange feeling now. He originally wanted to come over to learn about other people's novel writing skills, but it turned into giving them a lecture.

This reminded him of his past life. He remembered that he was often ordered by his tutor to give things to undergraduates...

After a while, Seto Tamae seemed to have finished taking notes. She looked at Akiwara Yuto, greeted the servant to bring more tea and snacks, and personally placed them in front of Akiwara Yuto, making the latter a bit embarrassed.

Seto Tamae finished these, knelt and sat in her seat, and then said politely: "Teacher Akiwara, what you said benefited me a lot, but I have another question I want to ask you."

Akiwara Yuto nodded, "Please say it, if I know, I will definitely inform you."

"The design of the trick part, you have already explained it very perfectly, but any wonderful reasoning story is inseparable from the combination of tricks and human nature, so how do you view it?"

Akiwara Yuto heard this question and looked at her with some surprise. Isn't the human nature and tricks she mentioned the dispute between the Honkaku school and the Social school?

However, this Teacher Seto would ask this, indicating that she is still thinking about how her literary path will go.

Speaking of which, the other party has debuted for so long, and is still considering changing her style? If this is really the case, it shows that she still wants to continue exploring her literary path!

Akiwara Yuto thought for a moment and continued to say: "I think human nature and tricks are just parts that make the story more wonderful, but as creators, we still have to stand on the murderer and combine tricks with the murderer tightly."

Seeing Seto Tamae nodding constantly, he continued to talk: "The murderer's personality, education, and interpersonal relationships will determine his murder motive, and all of this will become the premise for designing tricks. After all, a murderer with a particularly low cultural level cannot use any deep mechanisms and scientific knowledge to kill."

He coughed and continued to talk: "From my personal point of view, I am more fond of telling human nature well, thereby strengthening the drama and story of the plot, rather than blindly increasing the complexity of tricks."

Ishii Yu, who was taking notes, was surprised, raised his head, and asked in confusion: "Why, Teacher Akiwara, isn't the essence of orthodox reasoning to strengthen the design of tricks and provide readers with the fun of guessing?"

Akiwara Yuto looked at him and found that he was happy to talk, forgetting that there was such an orthodox Honkaku school here, but he thought for a moment and decided to stick to his point of view: "From the perspective of creation, human nature and tricks are naturally indispensable."

"However," Akiwara Yuto changed the subject, "in fact, most works cannot do this step, and can only choose one of the two to highlight."

This topic has already involved the debate between the Honkaku school and the Social school, and everyone in the field looked over curiously.

Under everyone's inquisitive and confused eyes, Akiwara Yuto continued to talk: "The essence of reasoning novels is still a story. As long as it is a story, it must pay attention to the drama of the story itself, and the depiction of human nature can very deeply highlight the drama. Conversely, if the tricks are designed more and more deeply and complexly, how many readers can enjoy the fun of the story itself?"

Hearing these words, Ishii Yu fell into contemplation, thinking of the evaluation of his works by book reviewers before, and had different ideas in his heart.

Others also seemed to have realized something and showed different expressions. Seto Tamae even showed a smile.

Although the two belong to different editorial departments, the competition between magazines has no direct relationship with these writers.

So she is still very happy whether such a junior can appear. To be honest, she can't wait to see the other party's next work.

After all, the works of geniuses are always worth looking forward to by others!

Thinking of this, she said gently: "Teacher Akiwara, everyone benefited a lot this time, can you often come to talk about relevant content in future gatherings."

She stood up, bowed deeply: "Please."

Facing this invitation, Akiwara Yuto was a bit dumbfounded. Although with the knowledge he stored in his past life, he could talk to these writers for ten days and a half months without repeating, but today's lecture made his throat a bit hoarse. If he comes a few more times, won't it become the bitter life of bringing undergraduates to his tutor?

However, it is not without benefits. He can take this opportunity to make his name known and make more contacts. After all, although he thinks the quality of the work is the most important, he doesn't think contacts are useless at all.

Seeing that Akiwara didn't reply, except for Kadowaki Yuzhen, other writers also stood up and bowed, "Teacher Akiwara, please!"

Akiwara Yuto saw this scene and made a choice. He immediately stood up and returned the bow: "Thank you for your appreciation, if there is a chance in the future, I will still come to explore with everyone!"

Hearing Akiwara Yuto's answer, everyone in the field also showed a satisfied smile.

By this time, the sky outside had completely darkened. As the host, Seto Tamae extended an invitation to everyone: "Dinner has been prepared, please move to the restaurant with me."

After saying this, she walked to Akiwara Yuto and reached out to lead him to go with her. Akiwara Yuto didn't stand on ceremony and followed the other party out of the gate first.

After this, other writers stood up one after another and walked to the place for dinner together in twos and threes.

Kadowaki Yuzhen walked at the back of the team. He looked at Akiwara Yuto's back, and complex thoughts surged in his heart.

Akiwara Yuto, with your talent, you can also make a name for yourself in other publishing houses. Sorry, blame yourself for why you came to *New Novel*...

He clenched his fists tightly, put down his struggle, and made a decision in his heart! ===== CHAPTER 73 =====