Reborn in Tokyo after picking up Sayu who ran away from home

Chapter 417
A short and turbulent week passed quickly.

The popularity of "Chain Saw Man" in the market continues to ferment, and readers are eagerly looking forward to the release of the next issue of the weekly magazine.

The recent "Shounen Undead" editorial department is busy and happy.

After a few days, the results of the reader survey of "The Chainsaw Man" were also successfully counted.

Both unexpected and reasonable.

"Chain Saw Man" is undisputedly ranked first.

Even though only one episode has been released so far, it has been given this throne by readers who fell in love with the work at first sight.

And on SNS, keywords related to the work, such as "Dianci", "Boqita", and "Woman with Circle Eyes", are also spreading at a viral speed.

Compared with traditional hot-blooded comics.

The super-expansion of "Chain Saw Man" is more interesting and humorous.

Its sketch style is solid and simple, and the picture is full of impact.

The plot is very simple and clear and easy to understand, there are not even any particularly complicated lines, plus the humorous baggage that is thrown quickly and accurately.

This kind of comic narrative method is very in line with the current communication thinking, and it makes people want to see the next episode as soon as possible.

And this result was faithfully reflected in the sales of comic magazines.

According to the internal calculations of the Undead Manga Department, the sales volume of this issue of "Shounen Undead" is a total of 65 copies!
It's hard to say whether this number will increase in the future, but at least for the Undead River comics department, this is an outstanding achievement that has not been achieved in the past seven or eight years.

The old editor-in-chief Suzuki has been in a good mood recently, and he is very good.

According to the information he has inquired, as one of the three manga magazines, Xiao Xiaokan's "Shounen Sunday" sold only about [-] copies this time.

According to such a comparison, if the sales volume of 65 copies is rounded up a little bit, isn't it not too bad?

When the gap between us was doubled, you were mocking me to your heart's content, but now I can touch you with a little tiptoe, so I ask you if you are panicking?
Suzuki's old editor-in-chief became happier the more he thought about it, and he took his thermos cup to the window, stretched out his hand to open a gap in the folding curtain, and observed the situation outside.

The office is busy.

The phone call, the review review, the revision draft revision, everyone is working hard.

Just looking at this kind of momentum makes people feel very energetic, and they think this company is good.

It's not like the kind of small company that is idle to fish, giving people a feeling of being dead and about to go bankrupt.

Seeing this scene, the old editor-in-chief nodded in relief, put down the curtain, went back to the desk and sat down, took another sip of buckwheat tea and put the thermos cup on the table with a "boom", and laughed .

Comfortable!

What is there to say?

It seems that the dead tree is in spring, and the old tree is blooming?
Unexpectedly, at an age when I was about to retire, I would still meet a work that was expected to become a hit.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help feeling grateful to the little girl who wrote light novels.

According to what Kokimura later told him in detail, the teacher "Fujimoto" seemed to want to contribute to "Shounen Jump" at first, but it was the teacher "Xia Shizi" who kept him.

Such a situation makes people feel helpless, but it is also human nature.

After all, the size of the two is just there, and the gap between them is more than a star and a half.

As the leader in the industry, "Youth Jump" has rich resources and wide channels, which can't be described simply as 1+1.

Therefore, as long as they are new manga artists who have a little confidence in themselves, they are basically more willing to contribute to the manga Gosanke headed by Shueisha.

Because of this, the editorial department of "Shounen Jump" basically receives more than 100 manga submissions every month, and there is ample room for selection.

As a result, we have a higher review standard, and because of the high standard, we have created a good market reputation and response, and a steady stream of popular works have emerged, thus establishing our leading position in the industry!

This is a series of virtuous ecological circles with increasing layers!There is no way to bring about this effect if any link is missing.

Works are the foundation and the most basic vitality of a comic magazine.

Good works determine the upper limit of a comic magazine, while the number of its works determines the lower limit.

Unlike "Shounen Jump", the editorial department of Undead Sichuan comics can barely receive less than 50 comic submissions per month.

On this basis, we must ensure that the content is substantial, and sometimes we have to put in some unsatisfactory works, but how can we compete with Yusanjia?

During his long career, the old editor-in-chief of Suzuki has long seen this clearly, but there is nothing he can do about it.

After all, those excellent comic writers were snatched away by other families, and only some second- and third-rate comic writers were left on their own side.

Even so, it still has to be regarded as a treasure, Chunchun is the general who pulls out the dwarfs - take the long from the short!
However, the strong are always strong and the weak are always weak. This is the reality of society.

Take the work "Chain Saw Man" as an example, if Kato Yusuke originally contributed "Shounen Jump".

Even based on the basic circulation of each issue, there are 200 million copies, which means that the works can be seen and paid attention to by more people.

This is far from what "Shounen Undead" can compare.

This is what makes people depressed.

The old editor-in-chief Suzuki couldn't help sighing when he thought of this, and the bitter memories of the past flooded his heart involuntarily.

When he was young, he also had ideals and ambitions, and he was also high-spirited.

It was only later that the edges and corners were smoothed by the cold reality, so I had to become Buddhist.

But now, the situation is different!

He saw a handsome black horse!

Own!Domesticated!Pure blood!
Well, since Teacher Xia Shizi brought it here, it is my own bloody BMW!

As for the Gosanya, Shueisha (delete this article), Kodansha, and Shogakukan, sooner or later they will be rubbed against the ground!

Thinking of this, the old editor-in-chief just stared at him, raised his hand and slapped hard on the table with a "snap!", and shouted with a flushed face——

"That kind of useless guy, let's work together to defeat them!" (That kind of useless guy, let's defeat them together!)
Just when he was so excited that he burst into the Fukui accent of his hometown...

- Squeak.

Kimura, who was holding a document in his hand, just opened the door and walked in, and saw all his actions intact.

Kimura: "Σ(дlll),——!?"

Suzuki: "╭(°A°`)╮,——!"

At this moment, the air seemed to freeze suddenly...

The two stared at each other for about ten seconds.

The old editor-in-chief of Suzuki coughed lightly, reached out to pick up his thermos cup, lowered his head and blew twice, took a sip of the cooled buckwheat tea, and asked in a tone:

"...Why didn't you knock on the door when you came in?"

Kimura opened his mouth, swallowed the phrase "I knocked it, you didn't hear it" in his throat, and then bowed his head.

"Yes! I'm really sorry, editor-in-chief, because there is one thing that needs your review. I'm in a hurry, please forgive me!"

His tone was respectful and apologetic, which made the old editor-in-chief calm down a little, and hummed without emotion.

"Tell me, what's the matter."

"It's about the sorting of the works of Mr. Fujimoto."

"Huh? This matter has already been discussed at the meeting. According to the results of the questionnaire survey, "The Chainsaw Man" will be given the first place."

"Actually, I forgot to tell you something, editor-in-chief." Kimura straightened up and explained.

"The first issue of this issue to be released on Monday is naturally "The Chainsaw Man". The printing company has already arranged it. The problem is the arrangement of the next issue. Another work just happened to be serialized for the first year."

Hearing this, the old editor-in-chief Suzuki also remembered, and suddenly said: "Oh! You are talking about the "My Lord's Toe is the Holy Sword!" from another world, right? Has it been the first anniversary?"

"Yes, the next issue is just one year old."

"Then proceed as normal, and the first place in the next issue will go to "Toe Sword Master"."

Saying so, the old editor-in-chief Suzuki picked up the thermos cup and was about to take another sip of tea, but he smacked his mouth and put it down again, feeling like he could smell the smell of feet.

And Kimura asked as if confirming: "Is that arrangement really okay? Editor-in-Chief."

"Ok--??"

Facing the slightly raised tone of the old editor-in-chief, Kimura said worriedly:

"Although maybe it's because I'm worrying too much, it's not necessarily true, but Mr. Fujimoto is a newcomer after all, and he's so young. I'm worried that this arrangement will cause his dissatisfaction, and what opinion does he have on our editorial department..."

He paused here, and then continued: "Of course, the above are just my personal assumptions. Everything is up to you, the editor-in-chief. If you think it's okay, I will arrange it right away."

"No, wait a minute."

"Editor-in-chief?"

"Does Fujimoto-sensei not know our rules?"

"I'm not too sure about this, but I just think it's possible."

"Is that so."

After his reminder, the old editor-in-chief, who hadn't taken it seriously at first, also reacted, and couldn't help but start thinking.

According to their internal system, although the ranking of works in each issue will be determined based on data, only the first position will always be reserved for pillars or works in special periods.

Although only one issue of "Chain Saw Man" can't be called a pillar, but with the feat of increasing the magazine's sales by [-]%, the old editor-in-chief decided to praise it and decided to rank it first. resolution.

As for the "My Uncle's Toes Are the Holy Sword" just mentioned, this kind of serial anniversary is a work of a special period, and it usually enjoys the first treatment in the current period.

In normal times, this trivial matter is not worth mentioning, at most it is to inform the author, but if it is placed on the new hard-working horse, the old editor-in-chief cannot help but ignore it.

He frowned and thought for a while, then said: "I know about this matter, you can contact Mr. Fujimoto later and explain to him the situation on our side."

"Editor, do you mean...?"

"Although there are not many fans of "Toe Juggernaut", it should still enjoy the first place treatment during the anniversary period. Mr. Fujimoto will arrange the second place, and then give him the cover of the current magazine."

"I understand." Kimura immediately understood, "Then I'll contact Mr. Fujimoto later and explain to him your love for the editor-in-chief."

"Well, remember to have a better attitude." Suzuki's old editor-in-chief nodded approvingly and ordered.

"Yes! Please rest assured!" Kimura first made a promise, and then said: "There is another matter, which is also about Mr. Fujimoto."

"Say."

"Yes! Actually, I was wondering if I should arrange a matchmaker for that teacher."

"Huh? Contact person?" Suzuki's old editor-in-chief glanced at him, and asked ponderingly: "... Is Mr. Fujimoto Ki delayed the manuscript?"

"Not really, just in case. After all, that teacher is a newcomer, and our magazine is a weekly magazine. Unlike the monthly magazine, we don't have as much preparation time, so in terms of quality and speed..."

Kimura didn't finish his sentence, but Suzuki's old editor-in-chief had already understood what he wanted to express.

If you want to say what is the most common situation in cartoonists, then there is only one answer-delay!
And the reasons for delaying the update are even more varied!Various!
Those with a slightly lower rank have to go out to collect materials, those with a moderate level have rainy and unintentional updates, and those with a higher rank have I want to play Galgame!

In addition, there are even more insane things, such as I want to play mahjong!Or a year of colds...

The more famous people are, the more they like to drag more!This is the truth that the editorial department has summed up long ago!
Maybe it's because of making too much money, people can't help but start fishing...

As for the situation of those who procrastinate and do not submit their manuscripts on time, the editorial department can not only remind them to change, but also cannot leave blank content.

That's why there is that "insert cassette" tactic!

In addition, for those famous artists who have become more addicted to procrastination, the editorial department has another special arrangement in addition to the emergency plan of "inserting cassettes".

——That is to arrange a special person to be the responsible editor for those famous artists!

It is said that it is a responsible editor, but it is actually a reminder (life assistant).

Often the editorial department will assign someone new to this role.

On the one hand, it can be used to urge manuscripts, and on the other hand, it can be used as a newcomer's life training, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone!
After all, for those famous artists, you can neither hit nor scold, the only thing you can do is to coax the other party to paint.

Otherwise, what should I do if the boss is in a bad mood and has to suspend the publication?So it's a pretty tough job.

The old editor-in-chief is also worried when he thinks of this, although that Mr. Fujimoto tree has not had a similar situation yet, but just like what Kimura said, he is afraid of anything!

Not to mention that the other party is still the same as that teacher Xia Shizi, and Shang is still a high school student!It adds to the uncertainty inside!
"... Regarding this aspect, do you have any recommended candidates, Kimura."

"Not yet, but if you think it's necessary, I'll pay attention to this right away and make sure to find the right person as soon as possible!"

Kimura patted his chest and said, his face was full of determination to overcome all difficulties.

The old editor-in-chief Suzuki looked at him strangely, and suddenly found that this middle-aged man who loves to fish was a little different.

This discovery made him a little surprised, but also a little bit relieved, so he nodded approvingly, with a satisfied smile on his face, and said yes.

"Then it's hard work for you, let's look for it first."

That's how things settled down...

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(The progress of the draft is 8/10, and it will be calculated later...)
　Thanks to [Bolanduo] and [The Dark Flame Envoy] for their rewards.

　　
　
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