Chapter 13 second quarter

Shimamura thought to himself, look, we finally got to the point! "Yes. Because I have lost the desire to write." Riichi Shimamura said indifferently while sipping his whiskey. "Oh why?" Ke Shouzi's eyes suddenly lit up, but immediately turned into inquiring and mocking eyes.Kejuko looked at Shimamura's face and said: "Why are you in this mood? You have supported Wenzi before!" "What do you support or not!" Shimamura replied, "I am different from others, and I have justice in mind." "Oh, are you kidding me?" Ke Shouzi's eyes were also slightly angry.

"It's not a joke, it's true. We run a newspaper, but in the final analysis, we can only work hard behind the scenes. We are just happy when we find a new person. When that person struggles on his own and is recognized by society, we immediately resign." "Really?" She tilted her head, "But I don't think so." "why?" "Generally speaking, this may be the case, but it may not be applicable to Hisui-kun, right?" "What an interesting idea." Shimamura switched the wine glass to the other hand. "However, Jiujing-kun needs the support of people like you."

"You mean, she's different from you, she can't stand on her own?" "You understand so well, it's hard for me to say!" Ke Shouzi twisted her soft body. "I'm not saying that I'm completely independent. However, if Jiujing-kun doesn't have the support of a theory like yours, I think she will feel uneasy." "It's okay, she is also a confident person." "yes?" Ke Shouzi turned her eyes to the distance, just in time to meet the eyes of other participants who greeted her, and Ke Shouzi immediately made a smiling face.

"I often think," said Ke Shouko, turning his eyes back, and continued, "Jiujing-kun regards his paintings as brand-new art, but I am skeptical." "yes?" "I'm saying that anyone with a little dexterity can create an art of that level. There's nothing original about it, and there's nothing particularly outstanding about it... Oh, I'm saying this in front of Shimamura-kun. Sorry!" "Nothing, I'm also critical of her." "Really?" She showed an approving expression, and then said, "It's really rude. I have this attitude towards her paintings. What she said about the modern revolution and creation of ink art, etc., is actually not true. What a big deal. Of course, at the beginning, I somewhat affirmed her talent and felt that she was somewhat different from others. But recently, isn’t she the same? It seems that she is complacent about the evaluation of the society!”

"You are amazing!" "Ah, I've always had a hard mouth. I can't help being misunderstood for it, but I'm outspoken. Flattery doesn't help when it comes to artistic matters. First, my artistic conscience won't let me do it." "yes?" "Oh, you're just sneering at people, but you're really dead... Shimamura-kun has been ignoring Fumiko's art recently. It's really clever. I really admire Shimamura-kun!" "you flatter me." "Where. Although you are modest, I know everything... Oh, how should I put it, doesn't Hisai-kun often hang out with Mr. Sugio Renyang? It's really embarrassing to see her clinging to such an old authority. Very... Oh, did I drink too much and talk too much?"

She put her hand to her cheek. "Where, that's very good. I'm so glad to hear you talk so frankly. People in the art world may think about face, and they always don't tell the truth. It's really troublesome." "That's true. This may be an old habit in the art world! In order to maintain the dignity of the predecessors, the old order of master, brother, and brother has been carried on since ancient times. This is not bad in a sense, but for For new art, that old order is a drug." "Not bad." "Besides, how should I put it, Mr. Sugio is preparing to be the current member of the Art Academy, right? If he becomes a member, he will naturally become the highest authority in the world of modern ink art. Therefore, Hisai-kun is so enthusiastic and caring for this old man. It's easy to understand."

"That's so sharp!" "Please forgive me a lot!" But Shouzi seemed to be really drunk, and the circles of his eyes were red. "It is precisely for this reason that Jiujing-kun tried everything possible to cling to the old authority, proving that her so-called reform of ink art and creation of new art are all lies. But I, no one in the art world Not begging, not recruiting disciples, a real lone wolf... You see, a woman is a real lone wolf, isn't it ridiculous?" "It's not funny at all," Shimamura replied. "She-wolves, yes." "Really, Shimamura-kun is also very good at speaking."

"Where is it. I am not as good as you." "What do you think of what I just said?" "Absolutely agree!" 'You really think so? " "yes." "Ah! Shimamura-kun!" But Shouko seemed to be too drunk to stand still, and her upper body fell in front of Shimamura. "I'd love to have a nice chat with you. I'm sure I'll hear a lot of advice." "I'm so ignorant!" "Where, where. I know everything. Shimamura-kun, please!" She whispered suddenly, "Really, come on! Find a place where there are no people, just the two of us, and talk about art .Oh, can I call you?"

She looked straight at Shimamura. "There's nothing wrong with that...but it won't work." "Where. I'm a woman who trusts my intuition. To be honest, I'm also considering taking a step forward from the avant-garde ink painting I created. I really want to talk to Shimamura-kun about this and relieve my worries. In addition , there is no one more suitable." "But," Shimamura laughed secretly, "isn't there Mr. Fukai Ryukita?" "Say something, really." She turned her head away, frowned, and pretended to be sick. "I said, Shimamura-kun, don't make fun of me, come on! Just the two of us for a while. I'll call you. Where to meet, time, place, etc., let me take the initiative!"

There was a twinkle in her eye. As soon as Shima Riri stepped out of the hall, he walked towards the corridor leading to the stairs.At this time, a ball of red light jumped and appeared in front of his eyes. "Ah, are you going back?" Shimamura saw that it was the girl who forced her to sign the attendance book when she came.She stared at Shimamura intently, with a dissatisfied expression on her face. "Yes, because of something." 'You want to slip past! The girl said, "I just agreed to sign it." " "I'll let it go!" Shimamura declined.

"What you say counts! Didn't you say that you came out of the venue halfway to sign your autograph?" Now the girl wanted to put the registration book in front of him again. Shimamura was very pleased with the fact that the girl attached great importance to the reception work and insisted on asking for her signature. "Okay, I'll sign." "Please! Thank you!" She dragged Shimamura and led him to the table covered with white cloth. "Are you Takimura-kun's disciple?" Shimamura asked as he walked. "No. Mr. Takimura pursues a policy of not recruiting students, but I plan to be her student. I just learned painting and I am still immature, but I respect Mr. Takimura." "Really?" She opened the sign-in book, pressed it with her fingers, and urged, "Then, please!" Shimamura had no choice but to pick up a pen and wave the lottery. "Your name is Shimamura." The girl looked at him from the opposite side and asked, "Are you really from the newspaper?" The rally was drawing to a close, and most of the receptionists had left.Everyone entered the venue, drinking and eating at will.Only this young girl still sticks to her post faithfully, showing her innocence. "I'm from the newspaper, what's the matter?" Shimamura asked back.The girl turned the autograph book and looked at his handwriting. "You wrote in a special font." What she said made Shimamura feel that the girl seemed to have aspired to the avant-garde ink painting closely related to calligraphy. Signing on the attendance book is usually handwritten, and for such things, this girl appreciates them one by one. "Is that how you see it?" Shimamura asked with interest. "Yes, it seems that you have specially practiced calligraphy. I think your handwriting is a little like a rare calligrapher." "How can I compare with them." Shimamura said, "I'm sorry to accept this kind of thing from you. I just smeared it according to my own writing style." "I don't think so." She continued to study Shimamura's handwriting, "I thought you were pretending to be a newspaper reporter. Your handwriting looks like a painting." "Really? Then I will be Takimura-kun's disciple!" "Yo, teacher, she doesn't recruit students." "Ah, that's true. Then I will learn from you!" Shimamura looked very relaxed. "Where is it, I just started to learn ink painting." "If you have a chance, please show me what you drew." "That's not okay. I'm so sorry, how can I get my things out." Just at this time, four or five people came out of the venue, so Shimamura decided to leave the girl. "Then, goodbye!" "Thank you, thank you!" The girl watched Shimamura off and saluted respectfully. The girl's demeanor remained in his heart like a pleasant breeze. Then Shimamura went to eat. At the party, firstly, I couldn't chew and swallow, and secondly, I didn't like the wine very much, so I had to go hungry.He went into a restaurant he frequented and had a cheap steak. What Takimura Kazuko said still echoed in his ears. Her shining eyes also appeared in my mind from time to time when we parted. He repeatedly figured out the attitude of Ke Shouzi's unceremonious criticism of Fumiko Kui and the meaningful words she said to him. It seems that Ke Shouzi has heard about his past relationship with Wenzi.Even so, she still criticized Wenzi's ink art in front of him, using almost abusive language.It's a horrific behind-the-scenes backlash between women. But why does Shouzi want to get close to him?Was it because Bai Chuan of the R newspaper was on the verge of collapse that she had to turn to beg herself?It is probably her mood at this moment to be in constant anxiety because of losing her relationship with the news reporting industry! Shimamura is not interested in Kojuko herself.There are only two things he is interested in, one is the rumored relationship between Kotoshiko and the abstract flower arranger Fukai Ryukita, and the other is the relationship between this woman who is trying to improve her reputation step by step. ambition. Shimamura walked across Ginza Street towards Yurakucho.Then someone called him from behind: "Shimamura-kun!" He looked back and saw a woman in a red suit standing by the side of the road. The light from the ornate kitchen window of the women's store shone on her. "Oh, I met Shimamura-kun again." It turned out that she was the girl who served as the receptionist at the Keshouzi party.