Life in Tokyo starting as a child star

Watching the TV series "Her and Him", after Muro and Ariha hugged each other, and when the TV series started to announce the scene, Ishikawa Masaharu couldn't help but wipe the corners of his eyes with a tissue.

It's already wet there.

"It's really unexpected."

Ishikawa Masazaki sighed while wiping the corners of his eyes.

As a columnist who has been watching the growth of Minoru Kitazumi as an actor, he originally thought that even Minoru Kitumi would be unable to reverse the innate decline of "Her and Him" ​​this time.

But who would have thought.

Even under such difficult circumstances.

Can "She and Him" ​​turn defeat into victory?

Not only has it been adjusted from the original garbage time period to the current morning slot, it has also occupied the fifth spot on the popular list, eyeing the prime time slots of major TV stations in front of it.

This kind of achievement is quite remarkable even in the television industry.

Especially this last episode.

It is almost a complete restoration of the original work of Mr. Kitamizu Cheng's "Her and Him" ​​- except that the prop team really couldn't get cherry blossoms in the summer, and it was a small failure to get some artificial cherry blossoms to make up the numbers, the rest is almost copied from the original work. detail.

And the character played by Minoru Kitazumi is even better than the original.

With his eyes and smile, even a grown man like him felt aroused.

The word "beautiful" is absolutely not inappropriate when applied to Kitazumi Minoru.

How can there be such slaves in the world?

Ishikawa Masaki was full of sighs, and at the same time he turned his head and adjusted the TV to other TV stations.

"If it is of this quality as the last episode, then this week's final ratings data for "Her and Him" ​​will be a bit interesting."

Masaki Ishikawa became interested.

The victory of the weak against the strong has always attracted the most attention.

The top five prime time shows on the hit list are always private, which can easily lead to aesthetic fatigue.

And as a professional drama critic, Masaaki Ishikawa actually wants to watch it.

Whether "Her and Him" ​​can really shake the ratings data of the five major private prime time shows and become the number one.

And it was like responding to his thoughts.

After "Her and Him" ​​was broadcast nationwide, it immediately aroused a violent response.

Then a ‘miracle’ was achieved the next week.

Because the number one spot on the hit list has changed hands.

It is no longer the top five prime private companies.

And it was occupied by "Her and Him" ​​- the final episode had the highest instant ratings of 15.91% and the average ratings of 15.46%.

This horrifying data made everyone on the TV station lose their voice.

This time, when anyone mentioned "Her and Him", they no longer looked down upon it with the same contempt as before.

From the beginning, the ratings stumbled to 1.14%, which no one cared about.

It has risen to 15.46% today.

Along the way, it even killed the signature programs of major private TV stations and won the first place.

In an era when the TV industry is being squeezed by computers and smartphones, it is no exaggeration to say that this is a 'miracle'.

And this also made people from major private TV stations realize one thing again.

That is - Kitazumi Minoru is really a 'nuclear weapon'.

If this data appeared in a prime time TV series.

Then they don't care, they think it's understandable.

But the problem is.

From the beginning, "Her and Him" ​​was among the lowest-end TV series of the season in terms of production budget and time slot.

However, Kitaki Chengmi was able to fight her way out of the mire of this lowest-end TV series by relying on her own strength - it is really not an exaggeration.

If the production content of "Her and Him" ​​is very solid, it is like stacked firewood.

Then Minoru Kitazumi is the flame that attracts the audience's attention.

He impressed the audience with his beautiful appearance on the screen.

Let people be able to be patient and enjoy the story of "She and Him" ​​during this garbage time.

How could this not be Kitazumi's ability?

The only thing they are happy about now is that "Her and Him" ​​has cut out a lot of content due to financial reasons and only shot 7 episodes.

Even if we win first place, it will only be in this final week.

They can still afford this loss.

If it were like other TV series, it would always be 12 or 13 episodes.

Then they would be really disgusted.

A group of prime-time TV dramas that cost at least millions of yen cannot compete with "Her and Him", which only had a production budget of 7 million yen from the beginning - this is really disgusting.

"Her and Him" ​​has achieved good ratings results.

And this isn't just reflected in the television industry.

It is also reflected in another aspect——

"Hello? I think there will be another print edition of "Her and Him"? Okay, okay, I understand."

After hanging up the phone, Chiyo Kojima added the final touch to the word 'positive' on the form in his hand.

And this means that "She and Him" ​​has been reprinted five times.

Reprinted five times.

This is definitely an outstanding achievement in the publishing industry.

Not to mention that "Her and Him" ​​is an 'old book' released at the end of last year.

But it continues to be reprinted this year, and the number of reprints in each edition is greater than the number of previous reprints.

This is quite unbelievable.

Anyone who has worked in the publishing industry knows this.

The most reprinted time for a book is definitely when it is just released, and the number of reprints will decrease successively - this is in line with the laws of the market.

Because the market is saturated.

The audience for your book is only 100,000 people.

But you insist on printing 110,000 copies.

You can only bear the remaining losses by yourself, right?

But "She and He" seems to be different.

Since its release, the cumulative sales of "She and He" have exceeded 400,000 copies.

According to the calculation of 2,200 yen (tax included) for each copy of "She and He", the sales of 400,000 copies alone have brought 880 million yen in revenue to Dankosha - this is why Japanese publishers make so much money.

And such exaggerated data can only be achieved by some of the pillar authors of Dankosha.

It is not an exaggeration to say that Kitacumi Ariha has "become a god with one book" with this book, and has squeezed from the level of middle-level authors to the top authors of their department.

Of course, as the editor of this "top author", Chiyo Kojima is not too proud.

Because she knows it in her heart.

"She and He" can achieve such sales, which is undoubtedly the benefit of the TV series adaptation.

The TV series adaptation has completely broadened the audience of the original work.

Many viewers have not even heard of Kitacumi Ariha's pen name Kitamizumi, and they have bought a copy specifically to support the TV series adaptation.

"It was right to decide to make a TV series of Mr. Kitamizu's book."

Chiyoko Kojima sighed.

According to the general process, such a good thing as a TV series will not fall on the heads of middle-level authors like Kitamura Ariha.

After all, this is a very rare quota.

Even if it is a low-cost TV series, many original authors are eager to do it - the royalties from the TV series adaptation alone are quite tempting.

At that time, she pushed "She and He" against all odds and won this quota.

And she naturally had reasons to do so.

That is. She took a fancy to the relationship between Kitamura Minoru and Kitamura Ariha.

According to her observation of Kitamura Minoru.

As long as Kitamura Ariha's TV series is successful, then this national actor will definitely come to help.

And with his help.

Even if it is a low-cost TV series, it is likely to achieve good results.

But

"I didn't expect the effect to be so good."

Chiyoko Kojima secretly smacked her lips.

Regardless of the quality of the original work, "She and He" has already caught the wave of popularity.

A lot of posters and peripherals of the TV series have been sold.

Not to mention that there are many housewives on the Internet who claim that the original work of "She and He" is a literary novel that calls on housewives to pursue a beautiful youthful life, which has further boosted the sales of the original work.

As for whether it calls on housewives to pursue a beautiful youth?

In fact, Chiyoko Kojima and everyone in the publishing industry know this in their hearts - there is no connection at all.

But there are such people to help promote for free.

They are also happy to see it happen.

After all, this kind of spontaneous promotion by the audience and readers is much more effective than official advertising bombing.

So, after reaping such considerable economic benefits, is the author, the original author of "She and He", now smiling?

Chiyoko Kojima shook her head, looked at the phone on her desk, and sighed.

Before the TV series was adapted, she received a call from Kita Cheng Youbo.

The other party said that they did not want Chiyo Kojima to tell her the details of the TV series adaptation of "She and Him". They only needed to deposit the profits from the TV series into her bank card.

What kind of operation is this?

Chiyo Kojima has never seen an author ask her not to inform the results before the TV series.

After all, most authors say that they don't care about the results.

But in fact, when the results are really out, they can't wait to squeeze their faces over.

But Chiyo Kojima has always respected the author's requirements.

In addition, the author Kitasumi Yuha himself has some quirks, so it is reasonable that he would suddenly say such words.

So Chiyo Kojima didn't say much.

Just follow the steps instructed by the other party and deposit the after-tax profits into the other party's bank card.

But

"This is the fifth reprint. Maybe the cumulative sales will exceed 450,000 copies."

Chiyo Kojima touched her head and had a headache.

Five reprints, the TV series is a big hit, no matter who you tell it to, it is great news.

This. Sure enough

According to the editor's obligations, you still have to inform the other party, right?

But Mr. Kitamizu said it again.

After a moment of hesitation.

Chiyoko Kojima shook her head and decided to respect Kitamura Ariha's opinion.

The ringtone suddenly sounded.

"What is this?"

Looking at the familiar name on the phone screen, Chiyoko Kojima was a little strange.

Why did he call her?

On the other side.

"Aunt Ariha? Aunt Ariha?"

"Hey?"

The voice suddenly sounded in her ear, waking up Kitamura Ariha who was holding the chopsticks.

She subconsciously raised her head.

Across from her was Kitamura Minoru who had finished his meal with a concerned look.

"What do you mean? Are you okay? Aunt Ariha?"

His voice was still as clear and pleasant as ever.

If it were usual, Kitamura Ariha would probably want to record all of Kitamura Minoru's voices and listen to them as bedtime sounds.

But now she really didn't have that thought, so she could only laugh dryly: "I'm fine, Minoru."

".You'd better be okay."

Unable to help but look up and down, Kitachi Minoru cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks at hand and continued: "Did Auntie hear what I just said?"

"What are you talking about?"

"." Beicheng Shi.

Seeing Beicheng Yuhao looking confused.

He knew that the other party did not listen to his words and could only explain.

".Isn't it that I'm already a senior in high school? It's almost time to work hard now, and I may have to leave all the housework to my aunt."

"Oh. So that's it."

Beicheng Yuha suddenly understood, and then patted his chest hard.

While her plump chest was swaying like waves, she had a caring expression: "Don't worry, Minoru, you can study in peace and leave all the things at home to me."

"Then I'll feel at ease. It's just that my aunt has been distracted recently. Is there anything on her mind?"

"Huh? Um. This one doesn't exist."

"oh?"

With a drawn-out voice and a suspicious expression, Kitumi moved closer.

Facing the face he was looking at closely, Beicheng Youbo swallowed his saliva and tried his best to maintain a nonchalant expression.

But the legs that were hiding under the dining table and shaking their feet had fully explained everything.

".Okay, so be it."

Kitazumi glanced at Kitazumi Ariha deeply, and seemed to have no intention of going into details. After washing the dishes, he walked to the room: "Then I will study first, aunt."

"." There are waves in Beicheng.

Seeing Beicheng Minoru leaving, Beicheng Yuha took a deep breath.

While I was happy, I also felt a sense of uneasiness in my heart.

Yes.

As Minoru Kitaki said, she actually has something on her mind.

And the thing that worries her is very simple - that is the TV series "Her and Him".

Although Kitumi Minoru convinced her that she would star in the TV series "Her and Him".

But just persuasion doesn't mean that she will feel at ease.

She believed in Kitumi Minoru's ability and believed that he could produce perfect acting skills.

But what if?

What if something goes wrong with the filming crew and the audience doesn’t buy it?

What if the cast is not well matched?

just in case

The more introverted a person is, the more they think.

Beicheng Yuha is such a person.

What's more important is that it was the original work written by her!

How can someone like her adapt the original work she wrote into a good one?

It's not so much her distrust of Kitami Minoru.

Rather, it is her distrust of her own abilities.

She felt uneasy.

I am still worried that I will be a drag on Kitaki Minoru.

So from the beginning of the filming of "Her and Him" ​​to now.

She has never looked up information about "Her and Him" ​​on the Internet.

Even Chiyo Kojima was asked by her not to tell the situation about "Her and Him" ​​- she was afraid that her imagination of dragging down Kitami Minori would come true.

If this happens.

Even if my little angel is very gentle and won't blame myself.

She will also fall into the abyss of blaming herself and be unable to get up again.

This is also the reason why she has been distracted recently.

Fortunately, another day of fooling around has passed.

Rubbing Qingli's face vigorously, Beicheng Yuha calmed down and prepared to continue eating.

But this mood has not calmed down for two seconds.

A sudden phone call disrupted all her plans.

"Why, why did Editor Kojima call me suddenly?!"

Look at Chiyo Kojima's name on the phone screen.

Beicheng Youbo's face was full of panic. For a moment, he couldn't even hold his chopsticks.

She had obviously told the other party.

Don’t tell yourself the specifics of Her \u0026 Him.

And Chiyo Kojima respects her as the original author. Logically speaking, he should follow her opinions.

But why are you still calling?

etc?

While Beicheng Youbo was struggling, he suddenly realized something.

Could it be that the results of "Her and Him" ​​after being adapted into a TV series were so unsatisfactory that the situation was so bad?

Even a good-tempered editor like Chiyo Kojima can't stand it? Want to give yourself a good scolding?

This...maybe really possible!

When he thought of this, Beicheng Yuha looked at the phone even more timidly.

Sure enough, you still didn’t answer the call, right?

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