Tokyo: The life of a literary giant begins with home self-defense!

Chapter 371: A Woman Carrying a Camera
Passing by in a hurry, then suddenly turning back.

Colm's expression reminded Longchuan Che of the four words "delighted".

Slanted eyes and single eyelids.

His appearance, which was not good to begin with, made Takeda Akane shudder because of his slightly exaggerated smile.

'Irish literature is full of eccentrics.'

This is what Longchuan Che guessed the girl was thinking at the moment.

"Morning?"

The other party suddenly greeted her, and Takeda Akane looked at the watch on her wrist.

It was eight minutes past nine and there was still more than an hour before the shortlist was announced.

"There's the Ulysses musical and a short interview, so it shouldn't be too early."

Takeda Akane had no idea that the two had a grudge against each other, so she didn't notice the sarcasm in the other person's tone.

She thought the two were old acquaintances, but it turned out Colm.

"It's just a formality anyway. Mr. Longchuan can return home after the shortlist is announced."

Colm stepped forward, stood on tiptoe and patted Longchuan Che on the shoulder, unable to hide the smugness on his face.

Short list, return home.

Longchuan Che raised his eyebrows.

Just as I was about to say something, Colm turned and went through the small door.

The small door is so narrow that only one person can pass through.

Looking at the dark passage, Takeda Akane looked at Ryukawa Toru.

Longchuan Che is smart, but she is not stupid either.

"He seems to know something?"

The chief judge of an award told the contestants to prepare to return home before the award was finalized.

Takeda Akane feels that Ryukawa Toru's chances of winning this time are very low.

"Maybe."

There was a look of derision on Colm's face, as if his trip to Ireland had come to an end.

Longchuan Che thought about it and walked into the small door, with Banville following behind him.

The light in the corridor was dim, with a few small lights overhead.

"How is Banville's personal relationship with Colm?"

The corridor is engraved with the history of the National Concert Hall, which was built in 1871 and hosts various musicals every year.

"Riverdance" and "Ulysses".

Ireland's National Concert Hall has long been a landmark building in this country.

"generally."

When they reached the dark place, Banville seemed to feel much more comfortable.

Longchuan Che heard his tone become lighter and his conversation became more polite.

"Mr Colm is highly capable in his area of ​​expertise."

Strong abilities in professional fields mean being criticized in other areas.

I have to say that Banville is also a good talker.

"Can you help me find a chance to talk to Colm privately?"

Occasionally, the sound of people walking overhead could be heard. They were the guests who arrived today.

Today is Ireland's cultural festival, with the performance of "Ulysses", Book Day, and the announcement of the Frank Award shortlist all coming together.

"Private communication?"

Banville sounded a little confused, and Longchuan Che seemed to have a bad relationship with Colm.

"Yes."

Longchuan Che shrugged helplessly.

"Colm is the chief judge of the Frank Prize after all, and I want to restore my relationship with him." You want to win the award after offending the chief judge?
Ryukawa Tetsu showed a normal way of thinking, but Banville suddenly screamed.

"Mr. Longchuan, please don't say such things!"

Banville, the socially anxious playwright suddenly pushed aside Takeda Akane and walked to Ryukawa Toru.

"The Frank Novel Award is an important award in the Irish literary community and the results of the award selection will never be affected by personal emotions."

Longchuan Che obviously had the attitude of wanting to make amends after offending someone, but Banville seemed very excited.

He pointed to the Irish cultural history on the wall and said seriously:
"Irish history is a painful history. That's what you said, Mr. Longchuan."

Ryuukawa Che once gave a speech on Irish culture at Trinity College. For some reason, Banville highly recommended it.

Banville took the initiative to contact Longchuan Che about this article a week ago, and now he repeated the content again.

"9000 years ago, a group of hunters came from Great Britain to Ireland and became the earliest settlers."

“Then came the Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age civilizations.”

Riverdance in the Irish Music Hall is a storytelling of Irish cultural history.

It tells the story of how the Irish overcame nature, formed a unique Irish culture, and were then invaded by the Vikings.

This country was plagued by disasters until it saw a turning point in the last century.

"Yeats used his fiery poetry to support the Irish national independence movement, and Joyce, Wilde and others also contributed to the country's efforts at the time."

Irish literature is known as literature for national liberation. People who pursue independence and liberation often cannot give up something.

"fair."

Banville said this seriously and righteously, and perhaps he thought so too.

From Swift, who came from a political background and had a sharp writing style, to John Banville, who has attracted the most attention in recent years, the style of Irish literature has changed several times, but it has been passed down along a clear thread.

They were once oppressed by the British Act of Supremacy and now particularly advocate this.

"We got rid of British colonial rule by restoring our own unique cultural identity. You have to believe that we would not be so vulgar in our literary selection."

Bandel is an idealist, or rather, many creators are idealists.

Their enthusiasm gives power to the words they write.

"Just saying."

Longchuan Che coughed and refused Banville's attempt to pull him aside to introduce Irish history.

"This guy is a fool."

When they arrived at the concert hall, Banville found a corner and sat down secretly, while Longchuan Che and the others were seated at the front row of the theater.

After all, they are on the Frank Award list, and everyone has a good position except for social phobia writers like Banville who don't want to be in the spotlight.

"Why do you say that?"

Ryuukawa Che was looking for Colm in the stands. There was definitely something wrong with the commentator who came up to mock him.

According to the requirements of the Frank Award, the second stage of selection has not yet begun, but the opponent now has an imposing look on his face.

There was gloom, there was ridicule, but the most overwhelming feeling was the pleasure of watching Long Chuan Che's efforts go in vain.

"Fairness is something that you only advocate when you are weak. Once you become strong, you will forget about it."

Ireland may indeed have been a weak country.

Culture is tampered with and the country is ruled.

But things have changed since that massive national independence movement.

“Four native Dubliners restored the city, which was once forced to belong to the empire, to regain its power and influence the world with another kind of dominance, that of art.”

Takeda Akane said something that Ryukawa Toru once told her, that because of the explosive literary content in recent years, Ireland can now be called a cultural powerhouse.

"very smart."

Ryukawa Tetsu saw Colm walking to the bathroom.

"But we need fairness now."

The 'weak' Ryuukawa Toru walked towards Colm.

(End of this chapter)