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Chapter 188 Don't be a bastard (8000 words goal achieved!)

Before Higashino could speak, Hosokawa Koharu, who was listening to something wrong beside him, already took the initiative to speak: "Editor Gutian, is there anything worth caring about? I don't know much about it yet."

She hadn't heard that Yanjiao and Mozhu had anything to be concerned about.

After all, she had to concentrate on her work at Urashima Publishing House alone, so of course she didn't pay attention to these things.

"It's quite normal for Editor Hosokawa to be unclear. After all, I just got the news." Furuta Shinji waved his hand, then murmured: "Mr. Mr. Komori clashed."

As soon as he said this, Higashinoji and Hosokawa Koharu both showed a sudden look.

The two of them are not fools, of course they understand what this means - isn't this just about fighting in the ring?

And it's also a battleground for the sales of booklets.

"Yanjiao Publishing House and Mozhu Bookstore have not been very comfortable in the past few months. Several times the sales of single volumes have been suppressed by Mr. Dongye."

Furuta Shinji said cheerfully, his expression somewhat gloating - Suzuki Yu, the pillar of his family, had never beaten Higashinoji, so naturally he didn't want to see the two publishing houses of Yanjiao and Mozhu win Higashinoji.

In addition, Yanjiao Publishing House and Mozhu Bookstore are also well-known brother publishing houses in the industry. The number one sales volume of single books and volumes on the Oricon List is always monopolized by their two publishing houses, and they cannot even be squeezed out.

The comic authors of other unknown publishing houses are not even qualified to serve as cannon fodder in the war, which can be said to be extremely miserable.

Seeing them deflated at this time, Furuta Shinji was naturally very happy.

It's just that when Furuta Shinji explained, Higashinoji clearly felt that Hosokawa Koharu seemed to have some reactions to Iwakaku Publishing House.

Just as Furuta Shinji was about to say something, a polite greeting suddenly came from behind the three of them: "Is this Mr. Higashino from Urashima Publishing House?"

The three of Higashinosi looked back and found that at some point, two middle-aged men were already standing at the dining table not far behind them.

"It's the editor-in-chief of Yanjiao Publishing House and Mr. Komori Takeshi." Hosokawa Koharu explained to Higashino Division next to him: "The Mr. Komori that the editor-in-chief Gutian mentioned just now is the man without glasses."

As the editor-in-chief of the three major publishing houses, she naturally knows these editor-in-chiefs and well-known comic authors.

"Long time no see, Editor-in-Chief Gutian, Editor-in-Chief Hosokawa." Editor-in-Chief Yamano took another look at Koharu Hosokawa, and said politely: "Editor Hosokawa can discover that a manga author like Sensei Higashino is really remarkable, and it was my previous conclusion Sorry for being so abrupt, I hope you don't mind."

He spoke very politely, but Hosokawa Koharu's expression was a little stiff: "It's nothing, Editor-in-Chief Yamano, I didn't really care about the previous incident."

Seeing Hosokawa Koharu like this, Higashino couldn't help but glance sideways at the editor-in-chief of Yanjiao Publishing House, Yamano.

This is a middle-aged male.

Unlike Shinji Furuta, who is in a middle-aged hair crisis, his hair is well maintained, his eyes are energetic, and his uniform is neatly ironed.

It's just that the corners of this person's eyes are a bit depressed, and he looks a bit sinister, which is very close to the feeling of a Japanese samurai, but he wears glasses, which invisibly dissipates the sinister feeling.

And it can be seen that Hosokawa Koharu and the other party should have had an unpleasant past.

At least now, Hosokawa Koharu's complexion is ugly, and his thick eyebrows are trembling disobediently.

"I heard that editor Hosokawa was reprimanded by editor-in-chief Yamano when he attended the publishing house party as a new editor, and it seemed that the reprimand was particularly severe. This caused editor Hosokawa to sit on the bench for a long time, and few comic authors dared to ask her to contribute."

Furuta Shinji added in a low voice, after all, he was also present when the editor-in-chief of Yamano criticized Hosokawa Koharu last time, this is a fact.

After hearing this, Dong Yesi suddenly realized.

This turned out to be a new and old grudge.

Looking at the appearance of Hosokawa Koharu, the editor-in-chief of his own office, Higashino groaned, and then looked at the editor-in-chief Yamano, and made a certain decision without thinking about it.

"Hello, Mr. Higashino, nice to meet you." Editor-in-Chief Yamano took the initiative and introduced to Division Higashino: "I am Yukio Yamano, the editor-in-chief of Yanjiao Publishing House, and this is Mr. Komori Takeshi."

"Well, it's a pleasure to meet you two." Higashino Si nodded cheerfully.

He seemed to be quite talkative, which made the editor-in-chief Yamano sigh, and stated his purpose very simply: "Mr. Higashino, the booklet of your work "The Winner Is Justice" should be released on Monday three weeks later, right? "

"That's it, what advice does Editor-in-Chief Yamano have?"

"Is there room for negotiation on that date? There is a conflict between the release date of your "Victor Is Justice" and our side's "Majin Mecha S" by Mr. Komori Takeshi."

Editor-in-chief Yamano stated his purpose of coming here: "There is no need for such competition between our two companies. It is better to stagger the release dates of the booklets so as to seek the best sales for each other."

This is actually a very common thing in publishing houses. After all, delaying the release date of the booklet for a day or two will not affect anything, and it can also avoid competitors. Idiots would not do it.

According to Dong Yesi's smooth and smooth character in the past, it is normal to agree to this mutual win-win thing.

But today, Higashino seems to be a fool.

Regarding Editor-in-Chief Yamano's request, Higashino shook his head politely with a smile: "Editor-in-Chief Yamano, I think it is normal to compete with each other in the comics industry. There is a saying that competition can bring about mutual progress. I am looking forward to working with you." Teacher Komori fights."

When he said these words, Hosokawa Koharu next to him was stunned, and then a layer of mist was inexplicably moved in his eyes. Beside her, Furuta Shinji couldn't help being dumbfounded listening to Higashinoji's words.

They didn't expect Dong Yesi to hit the iron head directly.

Even the editor-in-chief Yamano felt that he heard it wrong or thought Higashinoji was joking, but looking at Higashinoji's expression, it didn't seem like a joke.

"Teacher Higashino, it's unnecessary, this kind of competition is not beautiful," the editor-in-chief Yamano said with a smile.

"Well, I know, I can understand." Higashino nodded to express his understanding, but he also said: "But if I have to change the sales date of the booklet, it will have a certain impact on the serialization, so I can only hope that the editor-in-chief Yamano How about taking a step back and delaying it for two or three days?"

What he said was a soft nail. Compared with scolding, this kind of soft nail made the editor-in-chief Shan Ye feel that he has nowhere to use it.

It is important to know that Ken Komori’s animation has been scheduled for a long time. The release date is only one day away from the TV release of the animation.

But at the same time, Yukio Yamano felt a little uncomfortable.

Originally, he came here to discuss with Dong Yesi.

After all, he also considered the possibility that he would not be able to defeat Higashinoji even with animation and front page promotion.

If Dong Yesi could take the initiative to withdraw from the fight, this is undoubtedly what he would like to see.

But judging from the current situation, Higashino Division has made up his mind to meet them.

Of course he felt a little uncomfortable.

However, Dong Yesi gave him soft nails, and he was too embarrassed to tear his face directly, which would be demeanor, so he could only shake his head regretfully and said: "It seems that we can't reach a consensus, Dong Ye Teacher, let’s make a distinction on the sales volume of the booklet.”

Dong Yesi also sighed about this, with a very helpless look: "Okay, I understand, since the editor-in-chief of Yamano insists on dividing the results in the booklet, I can only fight."

The behavior of his villain to sue first made the editor-in-chief of Shanye almost fuming with anger.

Isn't that what you've always said you wanted to compete?

How did it come out of your mouth that I insisted on giving the grades in the booklet?

Editor-in-Chief Yamano glanced at Dong Yesi again, only to feel that this bite was full of soft nails, and he couldn't even stand up for reason.

So he could only open his mouth and say to Division Higashino: "Mr. Higashino, Mr. Komori will promote it with an animation. To be honest, you may be under a lot of pressure to win."

Higashino also said with a smile: "Really? Just right, I always feel that life still needs some pressure. This pressure feels just right, and I have motivation again."

Furuta Shinji on the side couldn't help coughing several times when he heard Higashinoji's words.

He figured it out, Dong Yesi was probably trying to vent his anger on him.

But I have to say that Higashino Tsukasa's communication skills are indeed very strong. This soft nail forced the other party to eat it. Presumably Yamano Yukio was also very depressed.

Komori Ken who was next to Yukio Yamano shook his head and sighed inwardly.

After working for a long time, I still have to confront Higashino Division head-on. Isn't this the same as the original point?

They both nodded their goodbyes.

Seeing this scene, Hosokawa Koharu next to him couldn't help but leaned forward and said, "Mr. Higashino, you shouldn't do this. In fact, it's not bad to agree to the proposal of editor-in-chief Yamano to change the sales date, at least there is no need for such vicious competition."

After all, no one can tell how much Higashinoji's readers overlap with Komori Ken's readers.

The two pillars compete, and the loss must be the interests of the two people.

In addition, whether Higashino Division can beat the animated Komori Ken is still a question.

You must know that it is animated, and it will continue to update twelve episodes, which will last for a full period.

Unlike the last time Meisha Kurogong was only an OVA, it was over after two or three episodes were updated.

So there is absolutely no need for Higashino to do this.

Hosokawa Koharu also didn't understand.

Why is it that Dong Yesi, who has always been very sensible, seems to have taken medicine today, and this end is no longer an iron problem.

It is simply a metal head made of titanium alloy.

What is going on here?

"Mr. Higashino is probably venting his anger on Editor Hosokawa." Furuta Shinji explained to Koharu Hosokawa: "The last time Editor Hosokawa came here to attend a party after he just joined Urashima Publishing House. Has the boy been reprimanded?"

"Is that right?"

Hosokawa Koharu opened his mouth, but was speechless for a moment.

She looked at Higashino, her mouth moved, a little moved, but she quickly shook her head vigorously, and sighed deeply: "Teacher Higashino, you don't need to be like this."

Regarding Hosokawa Koharu's words, Higashinoji waved his hands, noncommittal.

Dong Yesi is actually a very pure person, no matter how you provoke him, he will only smile cheerfully, and only push you to fall into the pit at the critical moment.

But if you touch his friend, Higashino doesn't mind pushing you into the pit from the beginning.

After all, he and Hosokawa Koharu have also cooperated for a long time, and the other party promised him to double-publish the serialization of "The Lonely Gourmet" on Aoba, and even won him the position of the front page

To be honest, Higashino Division received a lot of care from Hosokawa Koharu.

If he didn't stand up and vent his anger on Hosokawa Koharu at the critical moment, Higashinoji would feel that he was a pure bastard.

So he simply pushed the editor-in-chief Shan Ye into the pit.

Anyway, it's not in a publishing house, can you kill me with a knife in the air?

On the other hand, Hosokawa Koharu also sorted out his mood and began to think about what to do next.

Although very moved, as an editor, Hosokawa Koharu felt that his first consideration should be the interests of the manga author, Higashinoji.

So Hosokawa Koharu thought about it, took out the phone, and whispered while looking through the call log: "I'll call the editor-in-chief Urashima now, and ask him to adjust the release date of your work, Higashino-sensei., We don't need to join in the fun and fight in this arena."

In this regard, Higashino Division stopped Hosokawa Koharu: "No need to tune back, editor Hosokawa."

"But"

"I have the confidence to defeat Mr. Komori." Higashino waved his hand and said, "The plot of "The Winner Is Justice" is about to reach its climax, which will definitely boost the sales of the booklet."

That's right, his "Victor Is Justice" has already reached the stage of finale, and when the original manuscript is released for serialization, this will definitely increase the sales of the single volume.

"But Mr. Komori has an animation promotion." Hosokawa Koharu was at a loss for words, but quickly refuted.

"It's just an animation promotion, it doesn't matter." Dong Yesi smiled cheerfully.

Even Hosokawa Koharu doesn't understand how he can still laugh

This situation is very urgent.

"What do you mean it's just animation promotion? The opponent is that Ken Komori. His comics are also very good."

Ken Komori's robot manga "Majin Mecha S" is the hottest robot theme on the market today, and the quality of the completion is also very high.

To Hosokawa Koharu's words, Higashinoji just shook his head indifferently:

"That's fine."

"My cartoons are much better than his."

It was the very simple words of Higashinoji.

But it made Hosokawa Koharu feel reassured.

Looking at Higashinoji's face, she even had an inexplicable illusion——

Should... win?

(End of this chapter)