 Since then, he has been writing novels steadily in parallel with his plays.In September 1959, he published his virginity book, Shinano Daimiki, from Koshobo.During this time, the Naoki Prize was selected five times for "Eye" (first half of 1957), "Shinano Daimyo" (second half of the same year), "Onin no Ran" (second half of 1958), and "Hizu" (first half of 1959), The selection committee member, Shigoro Kaionji , received a bad reputation and did not win the award.