tokyo writer

The work in the proofreading department is very boring, but at the same time, the staff must ensure that there is no slightest mistake.Otherwise, once the book is published, the above mistakes will be displayed in the eyes of tens of thousands of readers.

Aiko Asano outlined all the mistakes she found with a red pen, then scanned it again, and then closed the manuscript.

She stood up, ready to take the manuscript to Mantansha's sebas library.

Sebas Bunko is affiliated to Mandansha, but its job function is different from the two editorial departments of "New Fiction" and "Tokyo Literature". It is a department dedicated to publishing booklets and does not publish corresponding magazines.

According to the work arrangement, after Asano Aiko handed over the proofreaded manuscript to the editor of sebas library, the other party had to let the relevant writers read it again and correct the corresponding writing problems.

Asano Aiko held the document and walked all the way to the elevator.But when she was about to go out, she heard a whisper from the desk on the right.

She glanced subconsciously, and found that the two new female employees were whispering to each other.

She didn't care, and was about to leave, but heard something that made her very concerned.

"Hey, did you know that the new editor-in-chief of "New Novel" has submitted an application for transfer."

"Hey, really, I remember that the last editor-in-chief just left the job not long ago, and now is he going to change again?"

"Yeah, the famous writers have all left, and now there are no works that can be sold. It is said that in addition to the sales of magazines, the sales of their recently released booklets are also declining."

"It's such a pity. If things go on like this, maybe the weekly magazine will become a bimonthly or monthly magazine."

Hearing this talk about "New Novel", Asano Aiko's mood is a bit complicated. After all, she has worked in "New Novel" for so many years, and she still has some feelings.

Just when she was about to continue to take steps, the discussion started again over there.

"Do you know the time when the Man Tan Social Literature Awards accident happened?"

"I know, isn't it quite a big commotion? There were rumors at the time, didn't it say that it was related to Takei, editor-in-chief of "Tokyo Literature"?"

"No, this is just a rumor, and it is said to be for other reasons."

Asano Aiko's heart became even more confused, rumors?other reasons?What exactly is it?

She involuntarily pretended to lower her head to sort out the documents, then pricked up her ears and continued to listen.

"Recently there is a new saying that the author named Akihara Yuto became arrogant and arrogant after being reported by book critics, and he took the initiative to cancel the cooperation with Mandanshe. That's why the gold reward was awarded to others."

"Huh, really? Then it's no wonder the others."

"Yeah, relying on Mantanshe's platform to become famous, but then leave as soon as you become famous, isn't that a traitor?"

The two were still discussing, but Asano Aiko couldn't listen anymore, and her heart had already set off a storm.In an instant, anger, dissatisfaction, doubt and many other emotions were mixed together.

"Clap" sound.

She walked up and slapped the document heavily on the desk between the two female employees who were talking, "Xiaoshan, Shimamura, isn't it off-duty time now? Please don't discuss irrelevant matters."

The two female employees who were talking were startled. When they looked up, they saw Asano Aiko who was frowning and looking serious.

The two immediately stood up and bowed to apologize: "Senior Asano, I'm sorry."

Asano Aiko has worked in Mandansha for nearly 4 years, and they are just new employees, so the level is a bit lower than the other party.

Moreover, I did discuss other topics during working hours, so I was at fault first. If I didn't apologize, it might make others think that I didn't abide by the dignity of my predecessors.

The female employee named Shimamura secretly glanced at Aiko Asano, feeling a little unbelievable in her heart.

In her impression, this senior Asano has always been quiet, and his usual attitude is also amiable. According to her understanding, the other party does not have the habit of reprimanding juniors like other seniors.

But now, the other party seemed to be a different person.

Could it be that he just said something that shouldn't be said?

Seeing the two people who were apologizing, Aiko Asano felt helpless in her heart.

I can make these two juniors not discuss this topic, but I can't make everyone do it.

After saying this, she picked up the manuscript on the table, turned around and walked towards the elevator room, and when Xiao Shan and Shimamura were at a loss, she said another sentence in a firm tone from a distance.

"Teacher Akihara is definitely not what you imagined!"

……

Leaving the office and walking into the elevator, Asano Aiko pressed the button for the 16th floor.

As the elevator doors closed and started slowly, she sighed and began to think about other issues.

When she was working in the editorial department of "New Novel", her ideal was to help "New Novel" reach the top and become the No. 1 in the literary magazine industry together with Hiroto Akihara.

But this ideal has completely become a thing of the past after the announcement of the results of the Man Tan Society Literature Awards.

After that, Takei Kohei's conversation, Kikuchita's sudden transfer, rumors of behind-the-scenes black hands, and other incidents happened one after another.

As a result, now, rumors of Akihara Hiroto's arrogance spread again.

She faintly felt that there seemed to be a pair of black hands behind the scenes manipulating everything.

At this time, the elevator reached the 16th floor, and Aiko Asano walked quickly to the sebas library. After submitting the manuscript to the editor who was connected, she briefly explained the relevant issues and then left.

Immediately afterwards, she returned to her workstation, looked at the phone in front of her, and fell into hesitation.

Not long ago, after she felt that she was a burden, she planned to stop contacting Akihara Yuto. After all, if she cooperated again, she didn't think she could help him.

After making this decision, she cut off contact with Akihara Yuuto, not even a single phone call in the past three months.

It's just that in the dead of night, she would take out the poem written by Yuto Akihara and read it softly under the moonlight.

So is it appropriate to contact Qiu Yuan now?

After hesitating for a while, she still picked up the phone and called the number in her memory.

She had to tell Hiroto Akihara about these rumors in Mantansha. After all, she had to make the other party ready to deal with it.

If the reputation of arrogance spreads, even if Akihara Hiroto goes to other publishing houses, he will be criticized to a certain extent, and it is more likely that his career in the literary world will encounter setbacks.

The matter is of great importance, so it is better not to look forward and backward. As for your own thoughts, let it go first.

After dialing the number, Asano Aiko waited for a while before hearing the receiver being picked up.

Immediately afterwards, a familiar male voice came over: "Hi, I'm Yuto Akihara."

Asano Aiko held back the thoughts and feelings in her heart, and then said: "Akihara, I'm Asano, are you free tonight? There is something very important I want to tell you."

[120.1 Chapter Twenty Don't Care]

On Wednesday, Chiyoda District, Akihara Yuu's house.

While Akihara Yuto was having breakfast, he suddenly received a call from Goichi Akutsu.