Tokyo life starting with painting.

Chapter 187 No dream is a salted egg! (4000 words)

Komori Ken is still very self-aware, and he also knows that there is a big gap between himself and Higashinoji in selling [-] copies of the booklet.

Because he has been drawing comics for five or six years, and has several animation works, among which he has accumulated a lot of popularity.

Roughly calculating his seniority, he is actually a senior of Higashino Division.

But what about seniors?

Komori shook his head speechlessly.

Higashino Division has risen all the way since the middle of last year. I don't know how many seniors have been crushed to death by "Xia Ke Shang" along the way. Even Suzuki Yu, who was fighting with him in the ring, is still crushed and unable to stand up.

I have repeatedly failed to compare with Higashinoji in terms of book sales, and will always be pulled away by a certain distance.

As for what he said just now, 'a small press of [-] volumes'

That's all the talk of the scene.

The editor-in-chief Yamano must have heard it.

Sixty thousand copies is not a small gap.

Although there is an animation promotion blessing, Higashinoji's comic "The Winner Is Justice" seems to have reached its climax. If there is a real fight, it is not known who will win and who will die.

"Unlucky." Komori Ken sighed, looking helpless.

If it wasn't for his next booklet to coincide with the release date of Higashinoji's booklet, otherwise when would it be his turn to be sacrificed?

As for the others?

Not much else to think about.

I just hope that this time I can beat Higashinoji in terms of sales.

After all, the editor-in-chief Koyama was right. It would be a bit embarrassing if Yanjiao Publishing House didn't even have an author who beat Higashino Division.

"The next thing is the publisher's author gathering."

Ken Komori, who was over thirty years old, muttered to himself, then patted his head again, helpless.

First, the publishing house gathering, and then the competition with Higashino Division for the sales volume of the single book. This is really one thing after another.

"Gathering of authors at the publishing house?" Higashino Division, who was drawing the climax of "The Winner Is Justice", received a call from Hosokawa Koharu, and somewhat did not understand what she meant.

But under Hosokawa Koharu's explanation, Higashinoji also gradually understood what the publisher's author gathering meant.

In fact, it is a gathering twice a year in the comics industry. Well-known authors from major publishing houses will go to a reception to get together and deepen mutual understanding—at least that's how it is advertised to the outside world.

In fact, this is simply a scene for readers who love comics, to make it look like a family in a comic publishing house, to arouse some entertainment news topics, and also to attract the attention of comic readers.

This is not harmful to the drainage of major publishing houses, so basically it will be held once or twice a year.

Last year, Higashino didn't participate because he had just finished "Midnight Ring" and later went to talk about the specific matters of the "Midnight Ring" animated film. He didn't have time at all, so he didn't participate.

"Really? I can meet authors from other publishing houses. Well, I can participate."

Higashinoji is still very interested in manga authors from other publishers, and of course he will not give up the opportunity to meet and make friends in person.

The agreed time was two days later, and since there were no strict clothing requirements, Dong Yesi didn't bother to buy such things as suits and ties.

So in the past two days, he still lived exactly the same as before.

During the day, he polished "The End of Summer" in the school studio, and at night, he drew the original manuscripts of "The Winner Is Justice" and "The Lonely Gourmet" at home.

After going back and forth like this, it will soon be the time agreed by Higashino Division and Hosokawa Koharu.

This time, Hosokawa Koharu didn't let someone pick her up, but she went to the battle herself and drove over to pick up Higashinoji.

It's just that when he saw Hosokawa Koharu for the first time, Higashino couldn't help casting his eyes frequently.

Because today's Hosokawa Koharu seems to have subverted Higashino Division's previous impression of her.

Obviously there is no dress code, but she wears formal work attire, and Dong Yesi can see that she has also carefully dressed up, not to paint beautifully, but to deliberately thicken her thin eyebrows.

Paired with serious formal attire, it shows an inexplicably capable masculinity.

"Teacher Dongye, you seem quite surprised?"

When Higashino sat in the passenger seat, Hosokawa Koharu took the initiative to ask.

"A little surprised indeed."

Hosokawa Koharu's outfit made Higashinoji somewhat uncomfortable, and the usual editor Hosokawa was better.

Regarding Higashino Division's answer, Hosokawa Koharu also showed a little self-deprecating look, and gave the reason: "Actually, women who are not surprised don't dress up like this, and they always give people a feeling that they are not reliable in their work. There is no need to talk about the editorial department. This time is a party between publishers, of course I have to make up."

Her answer gave Higashino a look of understanding.

Japan has always been a patriarchal society, especially for some well-known large companies.

There are very few female editors at Urashima Publishing House, and the cashiers who are responsible for simple tasks such as printing are indeed women.

It seems that Hosokawa Koharu has always experienced this kind of gender discrimination.

The two chatted without a word along the way.

When Hosokawa Koharu asked Higashino how "Winner Is Justice" was going to develop next, and Higashino replied with a smile that it was about to end, Hosokawa Koharu almost stepped on the accelerator and hit the cement beside the road above the pole.

"Huh? Is Mr. Higashino planning to end it again?" Hosokawa Xiaoharu was dumbfounded.

Originally, she was just asking casually, but she didn't expect Dong Yesi to take the initiative to reveal a big news to her.

First there was "Midnight Ring", and now "The Winner Is Justice", which is popular among both male and female readers.

Dong Yesi didn't seem to care about popularity and fame at all.

"The last "Midnight Ring" I can understand. After all, the plot is almost finished, but this time "The Winner Is Justice" is a unit drama. Mr. Dongye can draw a few more new stories, which is useless So it's over so easily?"

Holding the steering wheel tightly again, Hosokawa Koharu looked at the road ahead seriously and asked without turning his head.

"It is indeed possible to draw some more stories." Higashinoji nodded.

"Winner is Justice" has a second season, so he can draw more than 50 episodes, and the series will be completed for a full year.

But dragged to the second season of "The Winner Is Justice" this is not what Higashino wants to see.

So Higashino said again: "Editor Hosokawa, do you think you are satisfied just by maintaining the number one rating of "The Chill"?"

"Ah? That's right, they are number one after all." Hosokawa Koharu was completely stunned, and didn't she and Higashinoji aim to be number one in "Aversion to Chill" from the beginning?

"Those were things before. I think we should have bigger goals now."

Higashino Division spoke provocatively, which made Hosokawa Koharu unable to help thinking.

Higashinoji has now secured the first place in "Aversion to Chill", including the monthly magazine "Aoba" of Urashima Publishing House, which is also occupied by Higashinoji's "Lonely Gourmet", and in this case, it is still necessary If you go up, you have to-

"Are you going to suppress the other two publishing houses in terms of book sales?" Hosokawa Koharu, who had already thought it through, asked in surprise.

It is not only the reader's praise rate that can measure the performance of a manga author.

The same goes for sales of booklets.

And since Higashino Division has been carrying a knife to kill in "Aversion to Chill" and the monthly magazine "Green Leaf", and no one can stop it, it is natural to consider the situation of wrestling with the other two publishing houses.

but

"Can this be done?" Hosokawa Koharu couldn't help but whispered.

Yes, although the popularity of "The Winner Is Justice" is not weak, but the two major publishing houses, Yanjiao Publishing House and Mozhu Bookstore, are not fuel-efficient lamps. , but there is also the risk of being poked down from time to time.

It is too difficult to stabilize the number one sales volume in a single volume. After all, it is the number one sales volume in a single volume. Everyone wants to take it.

"So we have to constantly challenge other comics. The potential of "Victor Is Justice" has already been seen by both of us, and we still can't stabilize the throne, so I want to use other comics with potential Take the challenge."

Higashino spoke out his thoughts.

Yes.

We can't just stop at "The Winner Is Justice", but we must continue to challenge other comics, so that the entire comic industry will be dyed in his color.

If things go on like this, maybe others will mention him like Hayao Miyazaki in the future?

This is a small goal that Higashino Division currently wants to accomplish.

After all, after doing this job, one has to climb to the top—if a person has no dreams, what is the difference from a salted egg?

Hosokawa Koharu was utterly enthralled by Higashinoji. After all, she was a young man, and as Higashinoji’s editor, she had the same interests as him. Naturally, Higashinoji’s goal had to be her goal—I also have to be The dream of a Japanese editor!

But soon she reacted.

Shouldn't my editor be inciting Higashinoji's role?

How come it's the other way around here, becoming Higashinosi inciting and encouraging her?

This is not right!

So she straightened her face and opened her mouth to regain the initiative as an editor: "I think Mr. Dongye's words are very reasonable. In fact, I think so too. Here we go."

When she was discussing the sales volume of a single volume with Higashinoji, the car had already arrived at the venue.

This made Hosokawa Koharu's face turn red.

She, the future editor, hasn't finished talking yet!Why is this already at the venue?

Although a little helpless, Hosokawa Koharu still didn't make the stupid move of driving around twice, but turned his head and said to Higashino: "Let's go, Higashino-sensei."

This time, the publishing house directly rented the banquet hall of the hotel as the venue for the meeting.

As for the hotel, the decoration style is naturally western style. The tables covered with white cloth are neatly arranged and some food and drinks are placed.

As soon as Higashino Division and Hosokawa Koharu entered, someone took the initiative to say hello: "Teacher Higashino, hello."

The voice was very familiar, and Higashinoji recognized the other party at a glance—isn't this the editor-in-chief of Fuji Publishing House, Furuta Shinji?

"Hello, Editor-in-Chief Gutian." Higashinosi didn't expect that there would be someone at the level of an editor-in-chief waiting here.

Furuta Shinji nodded with a smile, and then looked at Hosokawa Koharu who looked wary.

How could Hosokawa Koharu not be on guard?

You must know that this person in front of you is the chief culprit who poached the author of their Urashima publishing platform pillar. In ancient times, it would not be an exaggeration to say that there is blood and deep hatred.

He greeted Mr. Dongye again, is he going to poach Mr. Dongye?what to do?Do you want to call the editor-in-chief Urashima and ask him to come over to support the scene?

Hosokawa Koharu was thinking about various situations in his head, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Furuta Shinji in front of him was probably going to attack Higashino Tsukasa.

But what she never expected was that Shinji Gutian walked up to her instead and said hello, "Hello, you should be the editor-in-charge of Mr. Higashino, editor Koharu Hosokawa, right? Nice to meet you."

"Uh huh, hello." Hosokawa Koharu was stunned by the other party's action, but still greeted him according to his words.

"Editor Hosokawa has a good author under him." Furuta Shinji said with a smile, and at the same time felt a little slanderous.

Originally, he was going to bring Suzuki Yu to this party, but who knew that Suzuki Yu actually fell asleep at home on this important day today.

It is said that she stayed up all night to draw manga. If Suzuki Yu was dragged up to attend this party by force, Shinji Furuta felt that the other party would have a cerebral hemorrhage and die suddenly.

As for the other authors at Fuji Press?

The other authors have made an agreement with their editors in charge. Shinji Gutian can't take people away from their editors in charge, right?

In desperation, Shinji Gutian could only come over alone to say hello to Higashinoji, and by the way, make the atmosphere less embarrassing.

Hosokawa Koharu thought he was going to poach the wall, and looked at him from time to time, as if he was afraid that Furuta Shinji would drag Higashinoji to a corner, and then start to poach the wall.

Higashinoji didn't care about these things, he smiled and talked with Furuta Shinji and Hosokawa Koharu, and at the same time, from time to time, he dealt with editors and comic authors from other publishing houses who came to say hello.

These are editors and authors of unknown manga magazine publishers. Of course, they want to make a familiar face in front of Fuji Publishing House or Urashima Publishing House. Even if they want to ask them for help in the future, there is a way to do it.

After dealing with this group of people, Gutian Shinji sighed with a smile: "Mr. Higashino is well-known now."

Sure enough, he was right at the time, Dong Yesi was a cash cow, but he didn't grasp it, and now thinking about it, he really regrets it.

If there is another opportunity like before, he will definitely spend more efforts to dig Dong Yesi, and try to dig out the roots of his money tree.

but

"I don't know if Teacher Dongye has heard about the developments between Yanjiao Publishing House and Mozhu Bookstore?"

Furuta Shinji turned his head and asked Higashinoji.

"Huh?" Dong Yesi became interested.

Just now he was discussing with Hosokawa Koharu in the car how to get the two publishing houses down, and Shinji Furuta took the initiative to bring up this topic.

This is too coincidental.

　Thanks to Tianyu Tianze and Chami Narcissus for their rewards!Thank you so much!

　　

　

(End of this chapter)