tokyo writer

He is considering whether to move as soon as he gets the money. The sound insulation is so poor that he can even hear the applause of "love" from the upstairs residents, which really affects his work and rest.

Seeing him hesitate, Aiko Asano became nervous and looked at him with wide eyes.

After seeing that he continued to write and stamped his personal seal, he was relieved.

After the contract was successfully signed, Akihara Yuu satisfactorily calculated that he could earn income, took his own contract, and left the small meeting room with Aiko Asano.

The next step is to have a meeting with editor-in-chief Kikuchi. I don't know what kind of person the other party is...

[8.Chapter 8 Know the truth]

The two returned to the editorial department, and soon walked to the editor's room.Before he got close, a conversation came from the room, "Editor Juchi, I'll leave this matter to you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hiroto Akihara saw a familiar figure walking out of the room. It was Kohei Takei, who still had that politician-like smile on his face.

Asano Aiko immediately bowed in greeting, but Takei Kohei didn't pay attention, instead he was taken aback when he saw Akihara Yuto.

Why did the other party appear in the editorial department of "New Novel", could it be that his manuscript was accepted, shouldn't it?

He immediately changed his attitude, greeted Hiroto Akihara in a hearty tone, and asked tentatively, "Akihara-san, has your manuscript been accepted by "New Novel"?"

Hiroto Akihara always thought it was Takei Kohei who forwarded the manuscript to Asano Aiko, and said politely: "Yes, thanks to the great love of the editorial department, the contract has just been formally signed."

Kohei Takei reacted immediately, he guessed that Hiroto Akihara had contributed more than one draft to "New Novel", otherwise how could he have signed the contract so quickly.

He was a little skeptical that the quality of the other party's manuscript was not bad, otherwise how could he sign the contract.

After thinking for a while, he decided to make some investment, and pretended to congratulate him: "Akihara-san, congratulations on your debut, I should call you Teacher Akihara from now on."

He pretended to pat Akihara Yuuto's shoulder affectionately.

"If you feel that "New Novel" is not suitable, you can consider "Tokyo Literature" later. Just hand over the manuscript to me."

In fact, he is not sure whether Hiroto Akihara is talented, but the right to accept the manuscript is in his hands after all.In case the vote is not satisfactory, just pretend not to see it, after all, he didn't make more guarantees.

Aiko Asano, who was silent at the side, took a deep breath after listening. She walked up to her and forced a forced smile.

"Senior, I am now the responsible editor of Mr. Akihara. During this period, I will work hard to complete my work."

She was poached face to face with a writer under her banner, but Asano Aiko did not dare to protest openly. After all, Takei Kohei is not only the deputy editor, but also a "senior" who has been in the job far longer than her.

Hearing Asano Aiko's "tough mouth", Takei Kohei felt a little disdainful. The sales of "New Novel" are not good, so he should honestly be the talent delivery base of "Tokyo Literature".

He ignored Asano Aiko, nodded to Akihara Yuto with a "smile", and then walked away.

Hiroto Akihara didn't interrupt, but he had doubts in his heart. At first, he thought that Kohei Takei had a good relationship with the editorial department of "New Novel", but now it doesn't look like that.

So, why did his manuscript go to Aiko Asano?

Seeing his silence, Aiko Asano was also a little nervous. She was worried that Hiroto Akihara was really moved. After all, "New Novel" was indeed inferior to "Tokyo Literature".

But for some reason, she always felt that Akihara Yuto was not the kind of person who would abandon his partners.

Perhaps, this is just an illusion?

……

The two, each with their own thoughts, walked to the door of the editor-in-chief's room one after the other.

Asano Aiko tapped and pushed open the half-hidden door, allowing Hiroto Akihara to see the scene behind the door, which was a middle-aged man carefully reading documents at his desk.

Hearing the sound, the other party also raised his head and looked over.

Asano Aiko took the initiative to introduce them to each other.

"Editor Kikuchi, this is Akihara-sensei who will be serialized in the magazine. Akihara-san, this is the editor-in-chief Kikuchita from the editorial department."

Hiroto Akihara took the initiative to look at the editor-in-chief, and found that he was a bit bloated, with a relatively high hairline, and his appearance was ordinary, which belonged to the type that could not be recognized on Diu Street.

But the other party looked very approachable, with the feeling of a neighbor's uncle.

He was about to go forward to salute, but the editor-in-chief named Kikuchi stood up and came over to hold his hand.

"Teacher Akihara, I have read your article and it is very well written. Come, please sit down."

He led him all the way to sit on another office chair next to the table.

Kikuchita returned to his original position and told Aiko Asano: "Asano, go make a cup of tea and use the box of sencha I brought back from Shizuoka Prefecture."

Asano Aiko said she knew, and then walked out.

Hiroto Akihara was flattered, he was just a newcomer, so he quickly declined: "Thank you, you don't have to bother."

After a pause, he tentatively said, "Editor Juchi, you asked me to come here, what's the matter?"

Kikuchi put down the movements of his hands, but the smile on his face remained unchanged.

"Mr. Akihara, as the editor-in-chief, it is customary for me to talk to new authors. But this time I invite you here, and I still want to say a few things."

Hiroto Akihara nodded, indicating that he would listen carefully.

"I heard what editor Takei said just now through the door. However, the sales volume of "New Novel" is far behind that of "Tokyo Literature". Please forgive me."

Hiroto Akihara quickly waved his hand, he didn't know how to answer this, but his impression of the editor-in-chief changed slightly, he thought just now that the other party was afraid of getting ahead.

Kikuchita continued: "Even so, for Mr. Akihara, we may be a better choice."

He paused, and his voice became a little more serious.

"Although the sales volume of "Tokyo Literature" is higher, if the readers' feedback for two consecutive issues is at the bottom, then the work will be cut in half immediately."

He sighed, "Prior to this, several potential newcomers announced their departure from the literary world because they could not bear the pressure."

Hiroto Akihara also nodded in agreement to express his understanding and regret. These newcomers would rather quit the literary world than switch to "New Novel". The editor-in-chief should indeed sigh.

At this time, Aiko Asano brought the brewed tea, then bowed and left.Akihara Hiroto looked at the tea leaves gradually brewing in the cup, but in his mind he came to a conclusion based on the previous series of conversations.

It seems that "New Novel" not only has a worrying status, but also has a very serious brain drain.

He was not very interested in the personnel struggles within these publishing houses, but he also understood that this was the moment to express his attitude, so he stood up and expressed his attitude seriously.

"Editor-in-chief Kikuchi, "New Novel" gave me the opportunity to debut, for which I am very grateful."

Kikuchi smiled so relieved, he heard what Akihara Yuto meant.

But he understands that people are driven by interests, and what they will do in the future is another matter.

He decided to take the initiative to give the other party a little favor.

"Mr. Akihara, Asano has already mentioned the cover to me before, and I promise that if the reader feedback of the work can be ranked in the top five, then your work will definitely be on the cover."