The author of “Fairy Physics: PHysics PHenomenon PHantom” better known by his pseudonym Denji Yutai passed away last December 12 due to an illness, leaving unfinished his aforementioned literary debut, which was the winner of the prestigious Dengeki Award, selected among 3,819 submitted works.
Dies author of “Fairy Physics: PHysics PHenomenon PHantom” leaving a legacy of what looked like a promising future
The news shocked the literary world and the publishing house MediaWorks, which has been in charge of the contest since 1994. In an official statement, he indicated that they are still evaluating the publication of the work “Fairy Physics: PHysics PHenomenon PHantom” together with relatives, putting in first place what he or she had expressed to want in life.
According to the aforementioned statement regarding Denji and his work “Fairy Physics: PHysics PHenomenon PHantom”, both MediaWorks and Dengeki Prize expressed the following, “We are deeply shocked and filled with sadness. His departure, so close to his debut as an author, is devastating to us.”
The news not only devastated fans, but was also heartbreaking for the writing community who expressed their sadness at the sudden departure of their colleague Denji Yutai, such is the case of novelist Usō Riji, who said the following: “Denji and I were acquaintances since our student days. Although we kept it a secret, he was my inspiration to start writing light novels,” he said of his close relationship with Denji.
He went on to say; “He always dreamed of being a writer, while I didn’t even consider writing. It was he who encouraged me to try, and, to my surprise, I managed to make my debut on my first attempt, while he didn’t make it past the first round that time. From then on, he would jokingly call me ‘monster,’ although I think deep down he was frustrated” it is worth mentioning that Usō Riji has also been a Dengeki Award winner.
“Denji had a brilliant talent, but also a penchant for procrastination that often thwarted his own projects. He was a unique character, impossible to hate, even with his eccentricities” added Riji ‘For some reason, I felt he was going to win this time, and when he took the grand prize, I was shocked’ he confessed referring to the work ‘Fairy Physics: PHysics PHenomenon PHantom’. Although they spoke again briefly after the prize announcement, the two decided to keep their long-standing friendship private until Denji had published at least five books.
“Fairy Physics: PHysics PHenomenon PHantom” is a story that combines elements of fantasy and science, creating a plot that explored supernatural phenomena in a fresh and innovative way. Although specific details were not fully disclosed, the title of the work hints that the story revolves around the interplay between physics, the unexplained and magic. The story is likely to be set in a world where scientific laws and magical elements coexist, merging the rational with the irrational in a fascinating way.
This original approach seemed to aim to offer a unique narrative within the genre of light novels, seeking to differentiate itself by tackling complex themes, but in a way that would be understandable and exciting to readers. In addition, the author’s talent for storytelling attracted the attention of the Dengeki Award jury, who recognized the author’s innovative and creative approach. This kind of approach not only captures the imagination of readers, but also demonstrates an ability to think beyond the conventional boundaries of fantasy and science fiction literature.
In closing, “The little I can do is to make sure that Denji Yutai’s name remains in everyone’s memory. As long as I continue to write, I will not let his legacy be lost” were the moving words spoken by the friend of the author of Fairy Physics: PHysics PHenomenon PHantom.
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