Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

However, most of these people were guests attending the ceremony.

The real focus today is on the five nominees.

Kitahara Makoto went to the front and sat down in the seat with his name on it.

As he sat down, some of the guests who had come to witness the ceremony cast surprised glances at him.

Because Kitahara Makoto is just too young.

Although they had learned from the news that Kitahara Makoto was just a high school student.

But when this high school student appears in a group of people who are at least thirty years old.

He can't help but attract attention, even if he wants to.

"Young man, are you Kitahara Makoto? Did you write 'No Longer Human'?"

A senior colleague asked from behind.

"Yes, senior, I am Kitahara Makoto."

Kitahara replied politely.

"Your 'No Longer Human' is really well written, I like it very much."

"Young man, I have faith in you. Even if you fail this time, it doesn't matter. You are still young and have a long future ahead of you."

"Like me, I also tried several times before I finally succeeded in winning the Akutagawa Prize, so never be discouraged, keep going!"

"Thank you for your encouragement, senior. I will work harder."

Kitahara Shin still spoke politely.

He did not get angry at the old man's disapproval.

This is not only the old man's opinion, but also the general perception of him from the outside world.

The general consensus was that he was unlikely to win the award.

Because he is too young.

He is only eighteen years old.

The youngest of the other nominees is thirty-one years old.

He is at a disadvantage in terms of both age and seniority.

Therefore, he has the lowest chance of winning among the five nominees.

Even Kitahara Makoto himself didn't think he could win the award.

Because of things like seniority and hierarchy.

They can be found everywhere.

This is not something that can be broken simply by strength.

Of course, he wouldn't be too disappointed even if he failed.

His mind is filled with countless 'masterpieces'.

Even if we fail this time, next time, and the time after that...

It has the support of so many famous works.

For him, the Akutagawa Prize is only a matter of time.

Time passes bit by bit.

Soon, one of the selection committee members, Natsuki Ikezawa, walked up to the stage from the back.

He first thanked the guests for coming.

Then he got straight to the point.

"Next, we will announce the winner of the 132nd Akutagawa Prize:..."

Although I don't insist on winning awards.

But when it was actually about to be announced...

Kitahara Makoto couldn't help but sit up straight, staring intently at the stage.

This is, after all, the highest award in the Japanese literary world, and no author would not want it, including him.

"Abe Kazushige's 'Magnificent Finale'!"

Upon hearing that it wasn't him, Kitahara Makoto relaxed completely.

He thought with considerable disappointment that he was indeed still too young.

"And, Kitahara Makoto's *No Longer Human*!"

Just then, Natsuki Ikezawa added another sentence.

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

Double egg yolks?!

All eyes were originally on Abe and Shige.

But now everyone's attention has shifted to Kitahara Makoto.

Because of the award he has received.

This sets a new record for the youngest recipient of the Akutagawa Prize.

He became the youngest recipient of the Akutagawa Prize!

For any writer.

This is a great honor.

Kitahara Makoto, who was initially disappointed, was taken aback.

Then, coming to his senses, he got up and walked towards the podium with Abe Kazushige.

Watching his retreating figure, the old man who had just been encouraging Kitahara Makoto not to give up looked astonished, and finally smiled gently.

"Truly...the younger generation is formidable!"

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"Shocking! The youngest Akutagawa Prize winner in history, an 18-year-old genius high school writer!"

"Double yolk: Kitahara Makoto's 'No Longer Human' wins the Akutagawa Prize, making him the youngest Akutagawa Prize winner ever."

"A literary newcomer is crowned the Great Demon King, and the darkest hour for literary newcomers has arrived..."

With the Akutagawa Prize selection process concluded.

The news of Kitahara Makoto winning the award came like a bombshell.

A great storm swept through the entire literary world.

Numerous media outlets rushed to report on it.

Kitahara Makoto's school, classmates, teachers, and principal all went to interview him.

Kitahara Shinichi instantly became the most dazzling new star in the entire literary world.

at the same time.

With the support of the Akutagawa Prize, sales of "No Longer Human" surged once again.

This is why so many writers are drawn to the Akutagawa Prize.

Because the 'Akutagawa Prize' is very famous.

Winning an award can boost book sales.

It was directly converted into a large amount of pure silver.

In addition, he is also known as a "genius high school writer" and the "youngest winner of the Akutagawa Prize".

With the support of Shinchosha.

The sales of "No Longer Human" were like a sports car with a full tank of gas.

It sprints forward at an extremely high speed.

Kitahara Masakazu's fame for "No Longer Human" spread rapidly throughout Japan.

On the contrary, it was Abe Kazushige who won the award with him.

It appeared dull and lackluster under his suppression.

He seemed like a nobody, lacking any of the glamour of being a 'Akutagawa Prize winner'.

It makes it seem like this year's competition isn't a tie.

It wasn't just Kitahara Makoto who won the award.

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Chapter Thirty-Two: Good, good, good!

Shincho-sha, reception room.

Kitahara Shin and Yamamoto Kazuo sat facing each other.

He's here today to sign the fifth printing contract.

He recently received the Akutagawa Prize.

His fame skyrocketed overnight, breaking into new circles and making him a recognized 'well-known writer'.

With the boost of its fame, sales of "No Longer Human" skyrocketed.

In some areas, the product has even sold out.

A work of pure literature.

Surprisingly, the product sold out.

It can be described as extremely rare in the world.

Some literary writers who saw the report were almost green with envy.

Even with their best efforts to promote their products, they can only sell a few tens of thousands of copies at most.

As a result, a newcomer's debut work has sold 800,000 copies.

In comparison, it seems like they've wasted their lives these past few decades.

“Author Beiyuan, this is the contract for this contract. Take a look…”

Yamamoto Kazuo handed the contract to Kitahara Makoto.

Kitahara looked through it carefully.

This additional print run is '500,000 copies'.

The number of copies printed at one time is the number that other authors can only dream of.

This is still a relatively conservative figure from Shinchosha's marketing department.

This is enough to show the current fame of "No Longer Human".

500,000 copies, 20% royalties.

Kitahara will receive 2.5 million yen this time, enough to buy a villa.

After confirming that there were no problems with the contract.

Kitahara Makoto readily signed his name.

After the contract was signed, Yamamoto and Noboru began to have the finance department make the payments.