Tokyo life starting with painting.

Chapter 426 Really interesting (4000 words)
"Basically all the voice actors for "Spirited Away" have been found, Mr. Higashino."

"is it?"

Higashinoji put down the pencil in his hand and rubbed his wrist.

"Well, not only the problem of voice actors has been solved, but also most of the artists in the production of "Spirited Away" have adapted."

Yano Ryu flipped through the small notebook in his hand, and answered with a smile.

Many painters couldn't adapt to the full hand-painted watercolor requirements required by Higashinoji at the beginning, but after one or two months of tempering, many of them have adapted.

The production progress of "Spirited Away" has also been further accelerated.

"That's a good thing."

Higashino Division also smiled: "Reward them when you have time, Yano-san, and organize an internal tour of the studio sometime."

Employees are like the blood of the studio. They have to be active all the time to keep their vitality. If they don't give them any extra rewards, they will lose their vitality.

Higashinoji is not the kind of unscrupulous capitalist. Compared with a businessman, he is actually more like an ordinary painter, and he is willing to share the cake in his hand with others.

Yano Ryuichi obviously also understood Higashinoji's temper, he didn't say anything against it, he just nodded and recorded what Higashinoji said in a small notebook.

After doing all this, he seemed to remember something: "By the way, Teacher Dongye, there is one more thing."

"what's up?"

"It's Higashino-sensei's apprentice, Nakano Yusaki's manga, the first volume of which is about to be published recently."

Oh.
After Yano Ryuichi said this, Higashinoji remembered.

Nakano Arisaki's "The Grudge" is said to have done very well on the website, and Koharu Hosokawa has decided to promote her "The Grudge" as the first physical publication of Higashino's web comic.

Monographization is a thing of the past few days.

It's just that Higashino has been busy with the production of "Spirited Away" and forgot about it.

Most of the production of "Spirited Away" is now on the right track.
"Let's keep an eye on it."

Higashino made a decision.

Anyway, Nakano Yusaki also claimed to be his apprentice to the outside world. It's a bit bad for him as a master who doesn't even care about his apprentice's grades.

And "The Grudge" has been vigorously promoted by Dongye Webtoon from the very beginning.

In a sense, the achievements of Nakano Yusaki's single book also represent the achievements of Higashino's web comic development.

Now let's see if Yusaki Nakano can give him a perfect answer.

Thinking of this, Higashino got up and made a special trip to find Hosokawa Koharu.

"The situation of Arisaki's "The Grudge"...? It's not bad. The total circulation of the first edition has been decided to print [-] volumes. Then we will see if we can reprint it."

First edition of [-] volumes.
This result is indeed not bad.

Although it is not as good as the [-] volumes of the first edition of Higashinoji's "Midnight Ring", for newcomers, it is already auspicious to sell [-] volumes.

If the [-] volumes can be sold and the market response is particularly good, Nakano Yusaki may even have the possibility of reprinting.

The so-called "reprint" has been explained earlier, that is, when the hot works are sold out and the market is in short supply, another batch is printed. This process is called reprint.

"When will it go on sale?"

Higashino thought that this was the first time that his apprentice's booklet was released, and he, as a master, had to buy a few copies to cheer for him.

"Probably in three days."

Hosokawa Koharu knew this process by heart. After all, when she was at Fushima Publishing House, she was often in charge of the sales of Higashino Division's booklets.

"It was so"

Tonoji nodded.

It may be because of the relatively high popularity of the animations of "The Winner Is Justice" and "Unnatural Death".

Therefore, Higashino Studio reached a cooperation agreement with major bookstores in Tokyo without much effort.

Then there is the printing house.

As for the printing factory, since the predecessor of Higashino Studio was PW animation production company, there are many previous relationships, and there is no shortage of personal connections in the printing factory.

So it is also very easy to solve.

"Then we'll have to see Arisaki's results next."

Higashinoji probably understood the current situation and said with a smile.

The results of Nakano Yusaki's "The Grudge" are very important, at least for Higashino web comics.

Because her grades will shed light on the question of whether webcomics are popular these days.

If all [-] volumes of the first volume are sold and reprinted, it means that web comics are definitely not weaker than physical comics. In other words, as long as they can be reprinted, it will be considered a success.

But if the first volume cannot sell even [-] volumes, it will be considered a failure.

Therefore, Higashino Division is still more concerned.

"I probably already understand the situation, I'll ask Arisaki about her situation."

Higashino Tsukasa said hello to Hosokawa Koharu, and went out of the office to find Nakano Yusaki.

"master?!"

Arisaki Nakano, who was still a little out of bounds, was taken aback.

She didn't expect Dong Yesi to come to the door on his own initiative.

She felt inexplicably flustered when the teacher caught her playing with her mobile phone in class, so she immediately stood up and gave way to Dong Yesi: "Master, sit down."

"no need."

Higashinosi was a little inexplicably funny when he saw the anxious movement of her suddenly 'bounced' from the seat: "I just came to check on your situation."

He found an empty seat by himself and sat down, looking at Nakano Yusaki who was fidgeting in front of him: "What are you still doing in a daze? Sit down."

"Ah good."

Arisaki Nakano sat down slowly.

Seeing her somewhat unsteady appearance, Higashinosi understood.

This guy must be a little nervous.

But this is normal.

After all, this is her first manga publication.

I think Higashino Division was actually better than her when "Midnight Bell" was first published.

But
"Aren't you too nervous?"

Higashinoji was a little amused: "What are you drawing?"

"It's the words of the author at the end of the pamphlet."

Arisaki Nakano showed the draft to Tsukasa Higashino.

On the draft paper is a small head portrait of Kayako, and below it is a line of her own handwriting.

Her handwriting belongs to the standard girls' font, which looks round and cute, which doesn't quite fit the fierce name of 'Ito Junji'.

However, Higashino's attention was not on what the other party wrote on it, but he was puzzled by her nervous expression: "Why are you so nervous?" I won't eat you.

"Ugh"

Hearing Higashino's question, Nakano Yusaki also sighed cooperatively, and then patted his head again: "Master, I know I'm really a little too nervous. But... I just can't control it."

Can't control it?

Higashino took another look at Yusaki Nakano, and said with a smile, "Is there anything you can't control, aren't you usually careless? Why are you so nervous that you can't speak at this time?"

Could it be that he encountered some trouble when painting "The Grudge"?

Because Higashinoji is based on the successful experience of his predecessors, he has never encountered any bottlenecks when drawing manga.

But Arisaki Nakano is different.

Although he is a genius, it is normal to encounter difficulties.

"Did you encounter any difficulties, or have you reached a bottleneck?"

Higashino asked patiently.

"Ah, there are some troubles. But"

Nakano Arisaki glanced at Higashino Division secretly, and hurriedly lowered his head: "I'm embarrassed to say."

what?
Embarrassed to say?

Higashino Tsukasa recalled Nakano Yusaki's carefree appearance before, and wondered what else you were embarrassed to say.

"It's okay, you can tell if you have difficulties. Everyone has encountered difficulties when creating."

"Really? Master?"

Hearing Higashinoji's answer, Nakano Arisaki raised his head.

"Really, stop rambling, just talk."

Higashino answered with a wave of his hand.

"Okay. This is what you asked me to say, master."

Arisaki Nakano let out a dry cough.

Then he touched his head in embarrassment.

"Actually. I have great confidence in The Grudge."

"Uh-huh."

Tonoji nodded.

Confidence in one's own comics is a psychological quality that every comic author should have.

But since this is the case, Nakano Yusaki has nothing to worry about.

Higashinoji was a little confused.

Soon, he heard Nakano Yusaki's next words: "Then... I'm a little worried that this manga will surpass the master"

Forehead.
Higashino Tsukasa looked at Nakano Yusaki's awkward expression and clasped his hands together, almost coughing.

Good guy!
So you are worried that your comics will surpass mine?

This is really
At first, Higashino thought that Nakano Yusaki had no confidence, so his face was full of uneasiness.

Who would have thought of the result?

How can Nakano Yusaki have no confidence?She was simply bursting with confidence.

The first manga wanted to surpass him!

If you want to surpass Higashinoji, you must surpass "Hansawa Naoki".

"Hansawa Naoki" is now the number one in Japan in terms of average volume sales, which is the number one in Japan that broke the record.

If Arisaki Nakano wants to surpass "Naoki Hansawa", he must break the record and reach the number one in Japan.

Higashino is also worried that the other party lacks self-confidence and needs to be comforted by himself
As a result, he now wants Nakano Yusaki to give him some of her confidence.

Higashino Division thought about it and became fascinated, until Nakano Yusaki asked him: "Will I offend the master by saying that?" He didn't come back to his senses.

"Offend me?"

Hearing these words, Dong Yesi was really angry and funny: "What kind of offense is this?"

Higashinoji's manga is now the number one in Japan.

Many people are striving for his goal.

If Arisaki Nakano took himself as the target, it would be considered an offense. Then Higashino didn't know how many people in the entire industry would 'offend' him every day.

As for the goal of Arisaki Nakano, is it a bit too ambitious?
Tonoji didn't feel this at all.

From Higashinoji's point of view, it's normal for creators to want to surpass their predecessors, break records, and get number one.

Just like most of the starting point web writers.

Who didn't feel that his book was invincible before publishing the book, and that as long as he wrote it well, he would become a god?

This is a reason.

Targeting Higashinoji is a good thing, definitely not a bad thing.

On the contrary, those climbers who dare not aim for the highest peak.
That made Dong Yesi sneer a little.

So Higashinoji was not angry at all, on the contrary, he was a little amiable: "Arisaki, I am actually very happy that you can think so much. As for the offense. I didn't think about that at all. I think it is very strange for you to target me. good."

"Really?" Nakano Yusaki finally felt relieved after hearing this.

She has always been worried about what will happen if her work surpasses Higashinoji.

As a result, Higashino didn't care at all.

This made her eyes sparkle, and she had some inexplicable admiration for the generosity of her master: "As expected of a master, I will work hard!"

Arisaki Nakano seemed relieved at last.

At the same time, he turned to focus on the epilogue of the author of "The Grudge" in front of him.

She regained her spirits, and Higashinoji did not stay here to disturb the other party.

But since Arisaki Nakano wants to surpass herself.
This made Higashino even more interested in the situation of Nakano Yusaki's booklet.

"Everything has to wait until the release date three days later."

Higashino Division returned to his seat, and at the same time looked forward to the sales situation of Nakano Yusaki three days later.

Unlike Yusaki Nakano, he is quite aware of the quality of the other party's works.

He felt that Arisaki Nakano sold [-] volumes. Even reprinting should be no problem.

actual situation.
Then it is unknown.

Three days is not long, nor is it short.

The physical books of the first batch of online comic works of Higashino Studio have finally appeared in the columns of major bookstores in Tokyo.

These bookstores still give Dongye Studio a lot of face.

Basically, the prominent position of "recommended by the store manager" is given.

And there is also a sign on the outside, "New work by Junji Ito, a disciple of the famous Japanese manga artist Higashino!" '

This sounds like a mouthful.

But in fact, it doesn't take up much space to hang it outside.

It seems that it is also thanks to the title of 'Disciple of Dongye Division'.

Many readers who have suffered from "Higano's disease" (referring to fans who have not read the new manga by Higashino) are attracted by this sign.

Tonoji's disciple?

Junji Ito?

The pen name of this author sounds a bit like a male author.

Among other things, because of this pseudonym, they all bought a copy and came over to have a look.

Many readers bought works and stood outside the bookstore to read them.

They just looked at it, and their eyes slowly lit up.

This is really interesting
Although it doesn't have the feeling of Mr. Higashino that makes the soles of your feet go weak and your eyes go black with fright, but it's still pretty good.

Especially when the Zoboga Coconut, which was covered in black blood and climbed down the stairs, appeared, it really made people feel a chill down the spine.

And the painting style is also very particular, very similar to Higashinoji's painting style... This is indeed very good!

But why haven't I seen such a good work before?
The name "The Grudge" is not on the well-known comic magazine...

that…

Where is Junji Ito serialized?
(End of this chapter)