Tokyo life starting with painting.

Chapter 392 Osawa Kokichi Is Not a Prophet (4000 words)
"Huh? Is there such a thing?"

Higashinoji listened to the situation reported by Shan Shang Qianxia, ​​with a surprised and amused expression on his expression.

He didn't expect Mita Toshimichi to want Yamagami Chinatsu to stand in line for him.

As a result, Qianxia Yamagami not only did not agree to his request, but also directly reported the situation on his side to Higashinoji here.

"Yes." Shan Shang Qianxia nodded, then coughed twice, feeling a little speechless.

To be honest, she and Toshimichi Mita just met each other a few times, the kind that they didn't talk much in PW animation company before.

She didn't know why the other party was so confident, so she called herself directly, hoping that she would stand in line with him
You must know that Qianxia Shanshang was afraid that she would be caught by Higashino Division and hanged up and hammered.

So when she received the call, she was so frightened that she hurried to Dong Yesi to prove her innocence.

Nakano Yusaki, who was following her to learn painting skills, was stunned.

When Higashinoji heard the news from Qianxia Yamagami, he was also amused.

It is estimated that Toshimichi Mita still felt that the popularity he had left in PW Animation before was useful.

But times are completely different now.

Higashino Division is not the personality of the president of PW animation company.

Although he gave Yano Ryuichi and Seo Daigo a lot of authority, the actual decision-maker is still only him, and it can only be him.

It's not that Higashino Division is not generous enough, but that it is related to the ownership of Higashino Studio, and Higashino Division cannot easily let go.

In addition, several consecutive works have fought with the original artist underneath, and the reason is that he is still kind.

Higashino Division's current popularity is second to none in Higashino Studio.

Even Yano Ryuichi and Seo Daisao, who are often in contact with their subordinates, are completely inferior to him.

You Mita Jundao, a half-way monk, why dare to jump out and compete with Higashino Division?

Just thinking about it makes it impossible.

"Whatever he wants to do, let him do it." Dong Yesi smiled, waved his hand and said, "Our goal should be the season champion of "Unnatural Death" this season. Such a person cannot become a climate."

Yes.

Mita Toshimichi was just a pebble under his feet when the Higashino studio was moving forward, and he didn't need to pay attention to it at all.

Compared with Toshimichi Mita, Higashinoji is actually more concerned about the situation in "Unnatural Death".

It is now the middle of March.

It has been a month and a half since "Unnatural Death" and "June's Praise" started broadcasting.

And the disc sales of "Unnatural Death" and the disc sales of "June's Hymn" have gradually opened up.

According to the latest statistics on the third volume of Blu-ray discs, the disc sales of "Unnatural Death" have surpassed "June's Hymn" by [-] copies.

The gap between them is getting bigger and bigger, which makes "June's Psalm", which was touted as the "human bible" at the beginning, more or less embarrassing.

In particular, this is the industry's top producer of Tokyo Animation's work.

Although the grades were not bad, the morale of the employees in the production team of "June Hymn" plummeted because they hadn't played "Unnatural Death".

After all, as the top animation in the industry, Tokyo Animation has too many resources that "Unnatural Death" does not have.

"June Hymn" was demoralized.

"Unnatural Death" is on the verge of breaking through, making great progress all the way.

This attitude of making great strides and wishing to crush the surrounding colleagues also attracted other animation companies and some magazines about animation introduction.

Only then did everyone notice the neglected dark horse of Dongye Studio.

Yes.

Dongye Studio has begun to gain attention from others.

This is really not an easy task.

Some people may think this is an exaggeration. After all, Dongye Studio has already received a lot of attention when it produced "The Winner Is Justice" last time.

But no matter how popular the "Victor Is Justice" disc is, it still can't change the situation of Higashino Studio as an animation newcomer studio.

Occasionally there is a good production, which is normal in the industry-this is the general perception of the audience.

That's right.

Even in the industry, everyone knows that Dongye Studio is an opponent that cannot be underestimated.
But in the eyes of the audience that is another matter.

Just like many people don't care who the original author is when watching animation, it is impossible for the audience to seriously study Higashino Studio.

The name of the animation studio also has to support the scene through one excellent work after another.

The former Higashino studio at most relied on the fame of Higashino Division.

But two consecutive excellent productions. The name of Higashino Studio finally started to shine.

The current situation of Higashino Studio can be said to be smooth sailing!No problems at all!

"As long as this momentum continues, there should be no major problems."

Higashino couldn't help but nodded.

The matter on the side of "Unnatural Death" has been dealt with, and the next thing is the other side.

As I said before, the webtoon platform of Higashino Studio is almost complete.

The main structure of the website is mainly divided into juvenile comics, girl comics, youth comics, sunset red (senior comics), and original department.

Each comic section has its own leaderboard - Higashinoji also introduced a like mechanism.

The p-site like mechanism has been tested by the market, and it has been verified that the "like" mechanism is not only a good idea in the future 2020, even in this era of 2005.

Even many well-known large websites in Japan have followed the example of p station and designed a variety of strange like mechanisms.

Aside from the leaderboard and the like mechanism, it is the translation issue that Higashino is most concerned about.

Just clicking the translation function of the website, you can freely change the language of the manga serialized on the website, which is already put into practical use.

After finishing this point, Higashino Division also heaved a sigh of relief, and his brows stretched.

the other side.

About the use of Nakano Yusaki's manga tools——

To be honest, Nakano Yusaki is really talented in painting.

Even Qianxia Yamagami, who had been watching over her, was a little shocked.

Because it only took two weeks for her to be able to use the G-pen and various comic tools proficiently, and the things she draws are quite decent.

You must know that even if Dongye Division had system assistance, it took a full week.

If there is no system assistance, it is estimated that Higashinoji is similar to her, and it will take two weeks to use these manga tools proficiently.

The other party's talent also moved Higashino to love talent, and asked her if she wanted to learn oil painting from him
After all, if he had this kind of talent, Arisaki Nakano should be able to succeed in studying oil painting.

But the other party's two words made Higashinoji a little speechless.

"Hey? Learn oil painting? Can you make money learning oil painting?"

Arisaki Nakano asked curiously.

Of course, Higashino Division also gave an affirmative answer:
"It must be making money."

"Is it more profitable than comics?"

Nakano Yusaki asked again.

And it was this sentence that made Higashino Division fall into hesitation.

After studying oil painting and becoming a talent, I really make money.

But that also requires accumulating fame.

If you want to make more money than comics, then it is somewhat impossible.

Unless you are really the kind of person who is a master of painting, it is too difficult to make more money than a manga author.

So after hearing what Higashino said, Nakano Yusaki gave him a confused look: "Doesn't Teacher Higashino want me to repay you?"

Ok?
What does this mean?
Higashino didn't quite understand.

But soon, Nakano Yusaki puffed up his cheeks: "I went to learn oil painting. If I can't make money, I won't be able to repay my favor. Isn't this because Mr. Higashino doesn't want me to repay my kindness? If I can't make money, maybe Mr. Higashino wants to Do you want me to pay?"

What Nakano Arisaki said was well-founded.

Dong Yesi also laughed for a long time before waving his hand to let her continue to cheer.

Since Arisaki Nakano wants to continue studying manga, he must respect the other party's opinion.

Learning oil painting was just a whim of Higashino Division.

Compared to this, Higashinoji felt that it was about time for him to go to the president of Fushima Publishing House, Osawa Aiyoshi, to discuss cooperation matters.

After all, if the webtoon platform of Dongye Studio wants to rise rapidly, it still needs the cooperation and help of Fushima Publishing House.

Higashino Division had made an agreement with the other party before, and now it is almost time for the other party to fulfill the agreement.

By the way, Higashino Division also brought a lawyer who was in charge of the legal affairs of Higashino Studio.

The lawyer's name is Nemoto Xingping, and he has cooperated with Higashino Division for a long time.

The two discussed and discussed, and then went to Fudao Publishing House.

The distance from Higashino Studio to Fushima Publishing House is actually not far.

It was only half an hour since Higashino Division notified Osawa Hekichi and the others had arrived at Fushima Publishing House.

"Teacher Dongye, we meet again."

As soon as he saw Higashinoji in the reception room, Osawa Hekichi enthusiastically walked up to shake hands with Higashinoji.

"Hello, President Osawa."

Higashino also nodded with a smile.

But even though he was smiling, Higashino Division was not completely relieved.

From the last time Osawa Hekichi took the initiative to cooperate with Fuji Publishing House, Tonoji knew that Osawa Hekichi was not easy.

Anyway, Osawa Hekichi is definitely not a good stubble.

After all, the two publishing houses are cooperating in this kind of thing, and he can still persuade Fuji Publishing
To deal with this kind of human spirit, even Higashino Division needs to cheer up.

Higashinoji and Osawa Hekichi smiled and exchanged a few words, and then they officially took their seats.

"President Osawa, this time I'm here mainly for the last time about the webcomic platform of my Higashino studio."

Higashino took the initiative to bring up the topic.

Comic works are what the online comic platform needs most, and Fushima Publishing House has two very best-selling comic magazines on the market, "Shichi" and "Heshi". There is no shortage of excellent comic works.

In other words, Fushima Publishing House has the resources that Higashino Studio needs.

"I understand what Mr. Higashino came here for this time. The specific contract has already been drawn up on our side."

While talking, Osawa Hekichi took out the contract printed out by the legal department of Fushima Publishing House beside him.

But he was not in a hurry to give it to Mr. Dongye, but asked curiously: "But before handing over the contract to Mr. Dongye, I actually have a question I want to ask Mr. Dongye."

Yes.

Of course Osawa Kokichi knew that Higashinoji came here to let their comics from Fushima Publishing House appear on the web comic platform created by Higashinoji.

But in the same way, Osawa Hekichi was also a little puzzled.

Why does Higashino Division spend so much energy investing so many resources in the online media.

Could it be that he felt that the web comic platform could threaten the real paper platform?

No matter how you think about it, it's impossible.

It's not that Osawa Kokichi didn't think about letting Fushima Publishing House enter the online platform.

But if you want to make a web-type reading platform, the energy and money spent are too great.

And according to Osawa Hekichi's statistics, their two manga magazines "Heshi" and "Shichi" are still on the rise, and their sales are still rising.

If we only look at the sales volume, the two manga magazines of Fushima Publishing House may reach new highs in history-there is no need to invest in risky online platforms at all.

In addition, Fudao Publishing House is still in the running-in period after the joint venture, so it is inappropriate to take such a large investment action.
Due to various reasons, Fushima Publishing House's move to enter the Internet, a new media, has also been put on hold.

But Osawa Hekichi was a little confused.

Why is Higashinoji also thinking of getting involved here.
If this investment fails in the end, wouldn't it be a serious blow to Dongye Studio?
Is he that sure?

After all, marching into unknown territory is always risky.
Higashinoji naturally didn't know what Osawa Kokichi was thinking.

But if he knew, he would probably pass with just a few vague words.

Because the internet is nothing new to Higashinoji.

After 2020, this thing will have a much greater impact on traditions such as TV and magazines.

Most people obtain information through the Internet.

With the rise of smart phones and the Internet, online comic reading has also impacted traditional comic magazines.

This includes the "Weekly Shonen Jump" magazine in Higashino's previous life. The sales volume also plummeted, from more than 95 million copies in 600 to 200 million copies.

It is conceivable that the network platform has an impact on it.

As for the current sales of "Aversion to Chill" and "Heshi" are increasing.
To be honest, Higashino Division actually thinks that this is a flashback of paper magazines.

It is estimated that before long, major magazine publishers will find that the sales of magazines are gradually declining, and the public's attention is gradually shifting to the online platforms they once looked down upon.

But Higashinoji, who knew this, naturally couldn't tell the truth to Osawa Kokichi.

After all, Dongye Studio's online comic reading platform might become their enemy in the future-he didn't want to add a few powerful opponents.

So Higashinoji just smiled and said at this time:

"I'm just interested in online platforms. Didn't the Pixiv website of Higashino Studio rise up a while ago? This time it's actually a strike while the iron is hot."

"is it?"

Hearing Higashinoji's words, Osawa Hekichi couldn't help but nodded.

Of course he knows about the rise of station p.

If Dongye Studio sees the excellent operation of Station P and wants to strike while the iron is hot, it is still reasonable.

Osawa Hekichi didn't doubt too much, just nodded, and handed over the contract in his hand to Higashinoji.

Although he is a successful entrepreneur, he is not a prophet.

Of course, I can't think of the development route of paper magazines in the future.

　Thanks to Qinglian Daoge and Fate Qiansheng for their rewards!Thank you so much!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)