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He picked up the coffee in hand, took a sip, then took out the paper and pen, and began to scribble and write.

While reading the book, he wrote down all the clues on paper.

According to the storyline, the crime scene was a hotel room with fully locked doors and windows, and it had been extensively investigated by the police.

So it can be proved that this secret room should be completely closed, and there are no secret passages and organs to enter.

So the question is, how did the murderer stun Nobuyuki Sugo and kill the victim in this sealed room?

After that, how did the murderer escape from the eyes of the witnesses and escape from this room?

Yadai Toshihiro looked at the clues written on the paper, thought for a long time but couldn't think of a reason, so he couldn't help but sighed.

Alas, Mr. Akihara, you are too good at showing off! ?

He tore off the paper and started writing on a new one.

Although he hasn't read the entire series, he is still not sure what the follow-up plot of the story will be.

But he believes that Akihara Hiroto's previous series of works have proved his strength, so this story will not be too bad.

In addition, the name Akihara Hiroto was still a hot spot of public attention some time ago, and there must be many readers who pay more attention to it.

So this time, he is going to write a quarter-page book review to simply promote this.

But what about the title?

Yadai Toshihiro thought for a long time, and then wrote the title "I'm not a murderer - Akihara Hiroto's new work" on the paper.

After writing the title, he sorted out the outline in his mind, then bent down, and began to write vigorously...

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Chiyoda Ward, Mandansha headquarters, "Tokyo Literature" editorial department.

The newly appointed editor-in-chief, Matsushima Kazuhiro, sat on the leather sofa. He looked around the furnishings in the office, feeling a little complicated for a while.

He was a little proud, but also a little unbelievable.

Half a year ago, he was the deputy editor-in-chief of "New", and he was busy all day long about how to obtain publicity resources, and racked his brains about how to go further.

But he didn't expect that in the past six months, his life experience has undergone earth-shaking changes.

After Kikuchita was assigned, he was first promoted by Daigo Kihara to be the editor-in-chief of "New", but because of the sharp drop in sales of "New", he could only apply for a departmental transfer.

Just when he was communicating with the upper management about the transfer, a "public opinion war" broke out between Mandansha and Akihara Hiroto.

After that, Kihara Daigo and Takei Kohei were "assigned".The other deputy editor of "Tokyo Literature" was also punished for not doing a good job in the report.

Under various considerations, the superior sent a transfer order, asking him to work in "Tokyo Literature" and cooperate with the Public Relations Bureau to do a good job in the marketing of "Tokyo Literature".

After that, he became the new editor-in-chief of "Tokyo Literature".

Just when Matsushima and Hiroshi were lamenting the encounters in their lives, there was a sudden knock on the door.

Immediately afterwards, the door opened, and a female white-collar worker in business attire walked in, holding a book in her hand.

"Editor Matsushima, this is the latest issue of "April Youth", please take a look."

Matsushima and Hiro nodded, and then took the book handed by the other party, but they were a little bit disapproving.

In the literary periodical competition of the four major publishing houses, the sales performance of "April Youth" is the worst.

However, he also knew the specific reason. After all, the teaching center has been trying to transform into other more profitable businesses in the past few years, and there is some controversy over whether to put a lot of effort into operating literary and art journals.

This also makes, among the recent book reviews and newspaper promotions, the promotional pages of "April Youth" are the least.

Before that, even if "April Youth" did this, it wouldn't be a big problem.

After all, as long as there are excellent works, there will still be a group of "loyal" readers who will buy this magazine.

But the problem lies in this aspect. The opponent's signature writer Nakata Keito actually jumped to "Tokyo Literature" because he wanted to challenge Akihara Hiroto, which caused a large number of originally loyal readers to lose.

Having said that, I have to thank Hiroto Akihara for this matter.

Think about it carefully, if it wasn't for the other party, how could I become the new editor-in-chief of "Tokyo Literature"!

While thinking, he lowered his head and looked at the cover of "April Youth", but the moment he saw the cover, Matsushima and Hiro were completely surprised.

On this cover, the words ""The Invisible Guest", written by Akihara Hiroto" are written.

Immediately, Matsushima Kazuhiro's expression turned serious.

What's going on, why did Hiroto Akihara show up again? Didn't he just release a booklet, so there's no window of opportunity?

Also, why did he get mixed up with "April Youth" again?Does he want to establish a long-term cooperation with the classroom in the future?

The more Matsushima and Hiro thought about it, the more they felt something was wrong, and they frowned tightly.

Although according to common sense, the promotion effect of a writer on a magazine needs long-term accumulation.

However, Kazuhiro Matsushima worked in "New" after all, and even watched Akihara Yuto's serialization, which made the sales of "New" from less than 3 copies to over 20 copies.

In his opinion, Yuuto Akihara cannot be viewed with common sense.

With such a precedent, how can he rest assured.

The female white-collar worker on the other side looked at her new editor-in-chief looking restless, and asked in a tentative tone.

"Editor-in-Chief, I've read the first issue of the other party's serial, and I personally don't think there's anything particularly exciting about it. So do you want to arrange to publish some articles, saying that the other party's talent has declined?"

In her opinion, if you are too worried about this work, it is better to splash dirty water.

After all, the public especially likes to read topics such as the fall of geniuses.

But to her surprise, the editor-in-chief of Matsushima put down the book, and then looked at herself with eyes like "idiots".

Immediately, Matsushima and Hiro said in a loud voice.

"Editor Kawamoto, are you an idiot?"

"Do you know how much money Mandansha spent to appease Yuuto Akihara? How much public relations expenses did you spend?"

"Don't talk about the 3 million yen paid to the other party for the settlement, but it is public relations expenses, and the additional expenditure is nearly 10 billion yen. These do not include the losses suffered by other businesses of the publishing house!"

"With your salary, even if you work for another 500 years, you still won't be able to earn this money!"

While berating his subordinate, he hated him for not fighting.