Life in Tokyo starting as a child star

Beicheng thought about it for a while, and finally just stopped thinking about it.

There is no point in worrying about problems that you can't solve except to increase your distress.

There must be a road before the car reaches the mountain.

He simply focused all his thoughts on promoting Kitazumi Ariha's new book and continuing to practice the script.

After all, it was his job to help Kitachi Ariha promote his new book - Tankosha had given him money and a formal work contract, so of course he had to take it seriously.

The days passed like this as Kitumi studied the script seriously and took on some variety shows and some insignificant TV shows.

December 25th, Christmas.

I have to say that Christmas is indeed a pretty magical holiday in Japan.

It is obviously not a localized holiday in Japan, nor is it a legal holiday.

The Japanese take Christmas very seriously.

The layout even started a day in advance.

The sidewalks are lined with lanterns, which emit a bright blue light after dark. There are also special sidewalk lantern shows.

Even the major stores in the shopping street have basically been decorated with Christmas decorations.

There are also some stores that specially place Christmas trees at the entrance of the store, and also hang decorations such as ribbons and stars.

Some companies even adjust their working hours according to Christmas.

With such a huge momentum, people who don’t know may think that Christmas is a local program in Japan.

However, Chiyo Kojima, the editor-in-chief of Ariha Kitazumi, has no intention of immersing herself in the festive atmosphere.

The reason is also very simple——

“I didn’t expect it would be so difficult to prepare for the autograph session.”

Sighing heavily, Chiyo Kojima finally had some free time after working at the autograph session and sat down to rest.

She came here a day in advance to prepare.

But even this is very busy.

Contact the organizer about the autograph session.

Wrangling with other publishing house staff to plan land use.

There are also matters such as arranging promotional poster boards for "Her and Him".

Taken together, it really kept her busy.

Fortunately, the final result is good.

Chiyo Kojima looked at the layout of the "Her and Him" ​​signing party with satisfaction.

A stacked and elegant "She and Him" ​​novel.

Neatly spaced book signing tables and queuing directions.

The LOGO signage of Tankoosu Publishing House.

A tall promotional poster board for "Her and Him" ​​is placed next to it - on the top is the nephew room and the heroine Fanbo stepping on the winter snow, with the back of the small hands in front of the big hands, and below is the title of the book "Her and Him", looking at the overall It sounds quite heartwarming, and one can tell at a glance that this is a story about redemption.

but

"As expected, it still tastes bad, Teacher Beishui."

Chiyo Kojima looked at Ariha Kitazumi who was wearing a large mask next to her with some complaints, covering most of her appearance.

Sensing her gaze, Beicheng Youbo also shrank his neck and rubbed his hands in embarrassment.

Generally speaking, at this type of book signing event, a bust or full-length portrait of the author will be placed as promotional materials.

Moreover, Beicheng Yuha herself is quite photogenic, and she is particularly good in terms of appearance.

As beautiful as the bright moon, as elegant as the night sky.

This is the evaluation given by the TV station who last interviewed Kitachi Ariha.

One can imagine.

As long as Kitazumi Aruba is willing to appear on camera, he will probably gain many die-hard fans - to put it bluntly, beautiful literary writers are one of the most popular characters.

However, it is already a huge improvement that Kitachi Ariha, a social loser, is willing to attend this book signing event.

Print her photo to create a brand? Or put it in a particularly conspicuous place to attract readers?

It would be easier to kill her than to kill her.

no way.

Tanjiaoshe could only settle for the next best thing and create a poster with a back view.

It's not that they don't want to use Kitami Minori's image to make posters.

But if that's the case.

That price is much higher than inviting Kitami Mi to participate in offline promotional activities.

After all, this involves portrait rights, endorsement rights, etc.

With Kita Chengmi's current worth, Tanko's president would have to come up with a contract worth tens of millions of yen to get a contract with the AR subservient training center.

Beicheng Youbo can only be regarded as a middle-level author, not particularly top-notch.

Tankosha will definitely not spend so much money on publicity for her new book.

Thinking of this, Chiyo Kojima shook his head with regret.

but

If you think about it carefully, it's not much of a problem.

Although I can't use the poster offensive, I can't cover it up. Kitazumi himself is already here!

The other party is also very good looking.

The handsome and cute appearance is very attractive!

It’s sure to attract a lot of readers as a mascot!

She gained confidence and was just about to turn around and ask when Kitumi Minoru would be coming.

"Huh? Are you Editor Kojima from Tankosha?"

A surprised voice came from the stall next to him.

Chiyo Kojima's eyes were also attracted.

The person making the sound was a woman.

The other person had short, sleek hair and was wearing standard women's office attire. His face was full of surprise.

"Are you the Fukuda editor of the school library?"

A name quickly came to mind, and Chiyo Kojima asked in an uncertain tone.

"It's me, Tomoko Fukuda."

Nodding her head, Fukuda Tomoko looked towards her curiously again.

"In other words, is Editor Kojima in charge of the Tokyo Book Fair of Dankosha's literary department this time?"

Her voice was full of surprise, and Chiyo Kojima couldn't help but frown.

What's wrong with this person? Why does he look so unbelievable?

Does he think she can't be responsible for the Tokyo Book Fair project?

But after all, they are in the same industry.

Although she felt a little uncomfortable, Chiyo Kojima nodded and admitted it.

"Oh, sorry, editor Kojima."

Tomoko Fukuda obviously realized that there were some problems with her words, so she apologized.

"I just thought it was the old rival this year, so I came to see the situation."

Then she looked at the new books piled up behind Chiyo Kojima's booth, and was a little surprised again.

Because Chiyo Kojima prepared too many new books for signing.

A rough look estimated that there were five or six hundred copies.

There were several large boxes behind, which was quite spectacular.

This made her speak respectfully.

"I wonder which top author of your company is preparing to release a new book today?"

Chiyo Kojima was stunned by her attitude, but she still answered.

"Top-tier writer.? Uh, Mr. Kitamizumi."

"Mr. Kitamizumi?"

This time, Tomoko Fukuda was completely stunned.

She had heard of Kitamizumi's pen name, but the other party was just a middle-level author, and there was still a big gap between him and the top-tier authors.

But Chiyo Kojima's style was too big.

There were several large boxes in the back ready for signing. I thought it was a giant in the industry.

Offline signing events are not sales events.

It is a very scary achievement for a middle-tier writer to sign 100 books here - don't think this achievement is shabby, you know that some middle-tier writers with average readership can't even sell 50 books.

Some people may find it incredible.

They think that a writer who can sell tens of thousands of novels should not have only this number of people supporting him.

But this is the fact.

After all, most readers may be willing to buy your book in a warm bookstore.

But you want them to come to Tokyo from all over Japan in the cold wind to participate in the offline book fair.

And you also need to let them find your book signing booth precisely in the vast book fair just to buy your book.

There are too few such die-hard readers.

Not to mention that the readers who attend the exhibition have limited budgets, and literary novels are expensive, unlike light novels or comics, which are cheap entertainment products.

A book with fewer words can be sold for 1,800 to 2,000 yen.

An expensive book can even go straight to 3,000 yen.

This further refines the readers.

Except for a few die-hard fans, few people are willing to participate in such book signing activities.

Therefore, except for those industry giants, that is, famous writers who can sell hundreds of thousands of copies or even more than 200,000 copies of a book in the first week, they have that reader base and can guarantee more than 500 copies of book signings.

Most authors come here just to make up for the loss, and it is already very good to reach a fraction of theirs.

Thinking of this, Tomoko Fukuda couldn't help but speak.

"I wonder how many new books Editor Kojima has prepared?"

"Hmm? About 600."

Chiyoko Kojima answered, surprised by Tomoko Fukuda's attitude.

Hiss.

When this number came out.

Tomoko Fukuda couldn't help but take a breath.

600 copies.

This number would be a bit difficult for even some famous writers to sign all of them, right?

But she didn't mean to laugh at Chiyoko Kojima.

It looked like this was the first time she organized such an event.

This was quite normal.

In fact, every year, inexperienced editors of publishing houses make such mistakes.

Last year, she even saw an unlucky editor bring in 1,000 new books.

Tomoko Fukuda was stunned at the time.

1,000 new books.

What kind of new criminal law is this?

Even if they can be sold, the author would probably have to break his hand just signing the books in a day, right?

Not to mention that some readers would ask the author to write a blessing, which would make the workload even greater.

With a dry cough, Tomoko Fukuda reminded slightly.

"To avoid misunderstanding, I have to say here that what I am going to say next is not meant to be provocative or mocking. Editor Kojima should be organizing this kind of offline book signing event for the first time, right?"

"Yes, it is the first time."

Chiyoko Kojima nodded.

"Excuse me, Editor Kojima, isn't the number of 600 a bit too much?"

Tomoko Fukuda put forward her own ideas.

"Hmm? Is it a lot?"

Chiyoko Kojima is indeed organizing this kind of book signing event for the first time.

Full of energy, but lack of experience.

After listening to Tomoko Fukuda's words, she subconsciously looked back: "I think it's okay? Mr. Kitamizu's online trial reading results are very good, and they should all be sold."

"." Tomoko Fukuda.

Online trial reading, that is, network trial reading.

In this information network era, some publishing houses will put some content online for readers to try before launching new books by certain writers. This is called "partial lifting of the ban".

And the specific performance of the book is estimated based on the trial reading reader data.

But——

"Even if the online trial reading data is very good, it is still a bit difficult to sell 600 copies, right?"

Not wanting to be too blunt, Fukuda Tomoko continued to work hard with a twitch in her mouth.

However——

"It's okay, Editor Fukuda, it should be sold. I still have some work to do here, so I won't talk too much."

Chiyoko Kojima smiled and waved her hand in response.

"." Tomoko Fukuda.

No?

Who gave you such confidence?

600 new books in stock. Do you really think you can sell them all today?

Those famous authors in the industry. Even those light novel authors who have accumulated millions of sales are not as confident as you.

But

Forget it.

Looking at Chiyoko Kojima who was busy again, Tomoko Fukuda sighed and gave up persuading her.

If you don't listen to the old man, you will suffer.

After all, no matter how she thought, Chiyoko Kojima would not be able to sign and sell all 600 new books.

And if other publishers' author signing sessions were crowded later.

Bei Shuicheng's new book signing event was deserted, with few people in sight. Only a few dozen of the 600 new books in stock were sold. That's a big joke - they will really become the laughing stock of all the major publishing houses.

Take a shower and continue writing - come on!