Chapter 008 "After School" and the big pig's trotters are even more delicious

"Haha... Oni-chan, what did you call me here for?" Yui said with a grin as she directly sat down on the tatami mat.

Higashino Kyou knew that this would be the outcome, and the reason is quite simple

This is indeed a very strange statement

He is a novelist, and he understands that novelists prefer to use themselves as the protagonists.

Mr. Guigui was very surprised.

In fact, Higashino Keigo also remembers that many of Mr. Guigui's readers have criticized him for his poor writing on love and female characters

... ...

Dong Ye could not help but laugh, "I ask you, are you really a vengeful spirit? Are you afraid of a little girl?"

It is still the woman beside me

In the enclosed space, Mr. Guiwu also emerged

The true essence of the escape room lies in a particular aspect of my character's identity: I am not only a teacher but also serve as the coach of the school's archery team. The captain of this team is a female student, with whom I share a somewhat nuanced relationship. As for this captain...

Dong Ye Qiang is even more generous and straightforward

This sound, combined with the drool on Higashino's strong face

Cough cough

Seeing this, Dong Ye Qiang secretly laughed, but maintained a serious expression on his face, "I am just reading, is that not good?"

At this moment, what Mr. Guiwu was thinking was, you have no idea that the most detestable gaze I encountered back in the day came from women!

What should we do?" Higashino Keigo appeared very humble, and he was very serious when discussing his works

When the male teacher at the girls' school was mentioned, Dongye Qiang did not have any particularly strong reaction

Ah? How could this be!

So, does becoming a novelist require reading novels

Of course! Otherwise, how could one become a novelist? You, woman, have a very narrow perspective

Is it somewhat outdated

Ah!

This is not an isolated incident; in fact, I have previously endured several attacks, but I was relatively vigilant and managed to escape each time

No one can understand it

However, Mr. Guiwu has no interest in women, especially young girls

Hello! Your saliva.

Dongye Qiang, however, displayed a sympathetic expression and said, "I understand, Mr. Guiwu, I understand you. Do not forget that I am a traveler from another world. I must say this for you... women are all big pig's trotters!"

Oh, Shumi Masai

This is a highly rigorous work of classic detective fiction, with a focus on locked-room murder, an impossible crime that involves many elements, such as a teacher-student romantic subplot, as well as the motive of the murderer

After taking a bite, the girl laughed and ran away

The girl Yui couldn't help but feel a bit shy

Therefore, if we were to write according to the original idea, then there would be no opportunity for the Ranbu Prize

Dongye Qiang was quietly listening; in fact, he knew immediately what work Dongye Keigo was referring to.

I want it! I really want it!

Are you crazy again

Ah? The little girl Yui's adorable face fell completely.

These thoughts will naturally remain unspoken

Well then, you should come again in the future, even every day, but... only to read books

What interesting things might happen when one comes to Oni-chan's room

Dong Ye Qiang said in a very plain manner: "Then it's fine if you don't come."

Ah ~ Um ~

Higashiya Steel bragged for a long time in front of his wife Chiyo, although he didn't really understand much. At this moment, his wife's obvious teasing made Higashiya Steel quite embarrassed

All are detective novels

The big pig's trotters are more fragrant

This is a classic locked-room murder. My design is as follows: the locked room consists of the women's changing room and the men's changing room. These two changing rooms are connected, and there is a gap in the separating wall, which means it is possible to crawl through. This is a common design in schools.

It is quite strange, could you help me look into it

Keigo Higashino spoke incessantly

Oni-chan! I will definitely come back! Haha ... ...

Not bad

Yui is indeed reading a book, but when she reads, she tends to fall asleep easily. When she sleeps, she cannot control her drooling, which is quite normal. Upon hearing her older brother say this, she felt greatly relieved

Of course, it is to engage in interesting activities

Let the oddities be oddities

Oni-chan, why are you making me read? The girl is confused

Keigo Higashino listened and nodded slightly

He certainly needs to read these novels, but it is not enough for him to read them alone

However, this hanging door lock is merely a ruse; the true secret chamber is not designed in this manner

The male protagonist has a wife, who betrays him. In the end, she colludes with her lover to stab the male protagonist to death

Hehe... Yui, that girl, couldn't stop laughing and ran upstairs with a thud, opening the door without knocking and just walked in

"Uncle, Aunt." A little girl pushed open the door of the grocery store

After listening, Higashino Qiang said with a serious expression: "Mr. Kawai, your entire idea is quite good, but there is one point I must remind you of: it has been over 15 years since your death. Are you sure that such a work can win the Edogawa Rampo Prize?"

Is it possible that Oni-chan is going to confess to me

The novel "After School" features the male protagonist as a representation of Keigo Higashino himself

A pained expression appeared on Higashino Keigo's face, clearly indicating that he was extremely reluctant to make any changes

Oh, it's Yui

Yui pouted her lips, looking quite displeased

Husband, what on earth is going on with this child

Upon hearing these words, Mr. Guiwu fell silent

You, didn't your son make it very clear? He wants to become a novelist

Then don't you want to come here with me

At this moment, Higashino Keigo, this vengeful spirit, burst into an excited laugh

What kind of novel should one write to win an award

a bonus of 10 million yen, along with a Sherlock Holmes statue

Higashino Kyou suggested in his letter, "The times have changed, and we must make modifications. Detective novels are no longer as popular; now, comics are mainstream, and novels need to be more youthful. Therefore, I propose that we change the male protagonist, who is me, to a high school student."

Mr. Guiwu wore a look of deep resentment, saying, "You, indeed, are still young and have no idea how terrifying women can be!"

Haha ... ... that's enough for today.

Higashino Qiang then suddenly said something even stranger, "Actually, I suppose I am taking advantage of her."

100,000 yen was quickly spent by him, turning into stacks of books

High school student, this aligns with Higashino Kyou's understanding, although Higashino Kyou has not yet entered high school

The fact that he could write such a storyline and even win an award demonstrates the depth of his resentment towards women

Upon seeing Jiei, Dongye Qiang displayed a look of great surprise and said, "What is the matter with you? How can you be so rude?"

The rumors persist, and now the classmates all regard Higashino Kyou as a peculiar person

The Dongye couple was very pleased to meet Aragaki Yui for the first time

By the way, I was thinking that this school is a girls' school. What do you think? Is it somewhat provocative for male teachers to be in a girls' school?

Dong Yeqiang listened, his expression was peculiar

Dong Yeqiang could hardly imagine that elementary school students are also quite complex; he simply uttered two words nonchalantly, "Read books"

"Very well, Mr. Guiwu, what preparations do you have?"

Let us talk about the matter of the novel

However, at this moment, Higashino's inner monologue was as follows

The male teacher has died, and he passed away in a locked room, while the door to the female changing room has a special circumstance, as it was merely hanging there

two hours later

Rampo, of course, refers to Edogawa Rampo, who can be regarded as the foremost master and pioneer of Japanese detective fiction. It can be said without reservation that there would be no Japanese detective fiction without Edogawa Rampo

Hurry up and go upstairs, Ah Qiang is already anxious

Higashino understood this very well. He continued, "Mr. Keigo, you must understand that it is I who is writing the novel now. If I portray the male protagonist as a teacher, I may not be able to grasp the character's inner thoughts."

In Higashino's room, on the six-and-a-half tatami mats, there are many books

However, Mr. Guiwu is truly unwilling to accept this.

"Saikyo, don't you think that girl is quite frightening?" This first sentence is quite surprising.

The brutal Brother Xu and the Black Tooth Sister

However, not long after, an incident occurred in which a teacher died from cyanide.

Haha ... ...

And Higashino Kyou pointed at these books and said: "These books need her help to review. If it's just me, I fear there won't be enough time. This could be considered a form of utilization."

Oh, so that's how it is, I see how impressive you are

Interesting things

Being ambushed by a little girl, Dong Yeqiang felt quite helpless

Yet at this moment

The male protagonist, I, am a teacher. After school, this teacher was attacked; a flowerpot fell from the sky and nearly killed me

"After School" is the debut work of Keigo Higashino, and this piece also earned him the Edogawa Rampo Prize

"To ! Women are all big pig hooves! Haha ... ... This description is so appropriate! Hahaha ... ..."

Additionally, there is a particularly hidden line, which is very interesting, and that is the line of the protagonist 'I'

Saikyo, I had actually conceived a work before my death, and this work is as follows...

The Edogawa Rampo Prize can be regarded as the highest award in Japanese detective fiction. This award also has a distinctive feature, which is to encourage newcomers.

But then I immediately thought, no, that's not right