This boring world without comics

"Face?" After being reminded by Mori Ogai, Jiang Hao remembered that his face was indeed injured, which was beaten by that person yesterday. "Actually, I didn't feel any pain when I got up. It should be all right."

Jiang Hao's face was no longer red and swollen, but he could still vaguely see the finger marks on his skin, which was quite scary.

Of course, there is nothing to choose from the drugs of the port mafia, especially those from Mori Ogai's own private medical team.I applied it last night and the swelling has subsided today.

Mori Ogai checked Jiang Hao's face at close range, confirmed that the recovery effect was good, and let go of his hand.

"Speaking of which," Jiang Hao wanted to mention from just now, "You look pretty dressed like this. How should I put it? You really have the feeling of a mafia leader in a movie, super handsome!"

The black coat and red scarf on his body made Mori Ogai's waist look extraordinarily tall and straight, very handsome.

There was praise in Jiang Hao's eyes, without any flattery or fraud, which made Mori Ogai's previously thought-probable possibility become too much annoyance.

"Really? Thank you for your compliment."

Mori Ogai really thought that Jiang Hao would have various reactions, whether it was surprise, fear or some other feelings, these more or less made him feel very interesting.

The result turned out to be such a reaction, as if he had thought too much.

Mori Ogai asked again: "Then what was it like when I was in the past?"

Jiang Hao recalled the situation at his home——

The first image that came to mind was Mori Ogai wearing furry animal slippers, wearing clothes he bought from a street vendor, and holding a stainless steel teacup in his hand, with an unshaven beard, he was really a middle-aged uncle image of.

Thinking about it, Jiang Hao laughed himself: "Pfft...it's nothing, anyway, Ogai-kun will always be the same with me."

Ogai-kun...?

There was a little bit of joy in Mori Ogai's heart, so subtle that he himself didn't notice it for the time being.

This seems to be quite good, he is an uncle-level character who is still talking about friendship... It feels like a little bit back to the time when he was young.

"But!" Jiang Hao's expression suddenly became serious, with a little anger between his brows, "Why did you leave without saying goodbye at that time? You didn't even leave a phone call..."

Jiang Hao can now recall his feelings at that time, just...very sad...

The people in black standing around scoffed at Jiang Hao's question just now.

What is the identity of the Boss?Of course you can go wherever you want.The phone number is even more the same. Could it be that the Boss's phone number can be given out casually?Even if Boss treats this man a little differently than others, all of this is only in the Boss's thoughts.

"It's okay, I've already saved it." Mori Ogai took out Jiang Hao's cell phone from his pocket, which was found on the kidnapper's body, "My phone number has been saved, and you can call me if you need anything later." .”

Man in Black: Can you hit the face faster? ? ?

"My phone!" However, compared to Mori Ogai's phone number, the lost phone made Jiang Hao happier, "It scared me to death, I thought I would have to spend a lot of money if I lost my phone... ..It's really great to find it!"

"..." Mori Ogai originally thought that Jiang Hao was happy because he got his phone number, but it turned out that he was happy to get his phone back.

"Ah, by the way, where is the editor-in-chief? How is he doing now?" Jiang Hao remembered that his mobile phone was supposed to be on the editor-in-chief's body, but he didn't even know when it happened afterwards.

"He, he should be in the police station now."

The missing report is indeed at the police station.

As for humans... Anyway, there are so many human beings on the earth, one more is not too many, and one less is quite a lot, so why bother?

Also, why is this person more important than his phone number? !

Mori Ogai now really doubts whether Jiang Hao really wants his mobile phone number.

When Jiang Hao heard that the editor-in-chief entered the police station, he hurriedly asked: "Will he be sentenced? How many years will he be sentenced?"

"Who knows?" Mori Ogai's tone was obviously perfunctory, after all, there were no people there, "Why are you asking this?"

There was a trace of entanglement and impatience on Jiang Hao's face: "I really hate the editor-in-chief, but he said that because he lost his job, his family was broken...I was thinking about his What to do with wives and children, the family becomes incomplete after losing one person.”

"Why do you think so much? Isn't he the one who hurt you? Even if he died, shouldn't he be right?" Mori Ogai asked three times.

He thinks he knows Jiang Hao's character, but it seems that the more he knows him, the less he understands him.

"Thousands of mistakes are the fault of the editor-in-chief alone. His family and children should not pay for his behavior...Of course, these are all my personal thoughts, and they can't change anything. I hope the editor-in-chief can reflect on himself in the prison, and be a new person when he comes out." Jiang Hao shook his head, driving these thoughts out of his mind.

Mori Ogai spoke nonsense seriously: "With Jiang Haojun thinking this way, I believe he will correct himself, so you don't have to worry too much."

"Well, I hope so."

Mori Ogai does not regret anything he has done, he will not let Jiang Hao know the fact that that person is actually dead, and he will not let him have the opportunity to get in touch with this part of the truth.

However, he was not too surprised by Jiang Hao's thoughts.

It is precisely because of this kindness that his existence is particularly special and precious.

...

......

Jiang Hao and Mori Ogai ate and talked together.

It is indeed a joy to meet people I know again, but Jiang Hao doesn't want to stay there for too long.

Jiang Hao didn't want to add to Ogai-kun's troubles, they were indeed friends, but it was precisely because of this that they had to control the distance between each other.

When Jiang Hao knew that Mori Ogai's mobile number was stored in his mobile phone, he didn't intend to ignore it on purpose, he just... didn't want to be too happy as if he wanted something.

Man....it's just a little bit of weird self-esteem at work....

But... it is still very powerful!

Jiang Hao has come out of it now, and Mori Ogai lent him a suit of clothes.

After coming out, Jiang Hao discovered that the place he was just now was a landmark building in Yokohama!It is the black building that can be seen from far away!

Damn rich man--

While sighing, Jiang Hao also has a little more...worship for Mori Ogai?

To be able to become the leader of such a large organization, in addition to erudition, there must be many other elements, such as various leadership abilities...

Ogai-kun seems to be in his early 30s now, right?It's just the beginning of a person's life!

Compare and look at yourself......

I have to cheer myself up, from various aspects.

****

As soon as Jiang Hao left, Mori Ogai returned to his own office, and it didn't take long for Osamu Dazai to come in.

"According to common sense, I shouldn't say more about Boss's private life and sexual/obsession, but doesn't Boss think that you are a little ill-considered?"

Mori Ogai seemed to understand, and asked, "Why do you say that?"

"Boss clearly knows in his heart that the more people know about his existence, the more dangerous his situation will be."

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Mori Ogai's voice turned cold, "Do you mean it's best for me to stay away from him? Dazai-kun, you should know, this is not what you should ask matter."

Osamu Dazai froze for a moment, in his impression that Boss rarely talked to him like this.

But it was precisely because of this that the position of that person became both embarrassing and important.

"I'm very sorry, I made a slip of the tongue." Osamu Dazai apologized with a slight salute, "Then, my subordinates—"

Before Osamu Dazai could utter the word retreat, Mori Ogai interrupted him.

"Dazai-kun, do you like treasures?" Mori Ogai suddenly brought up another thing from a place that was out of reach.

"do not like."

"Where are the famous antique paintings?"

"I don't like it either."

"What about gold, silver and jewelry?"

"...Boss, you know, I'm not interested in these." Osamu Dazai really wondered if Boss is approaching menopause recently, otherwise why would he change so quickly.

Mori Ogai was not surprised by Osamu Dazai's answer, after all, they have known each other for many years.

He looked at the sky in the distance, as if he was talking to Osamu Dazai and he seemed to be talking to himself: "Humans are always greedy, and we will always pursue what we like. This trait is found in the mafia. It’s even more vivid.”

"Is that why Boss asked Alice to bring him in front of people? The floor of Boss' office and bedroom is the place with the most guards. Not everyone will keep his mouth shut. His existence will only be spread more quickly by embellishing it." .”

Ogai Mori did not directly answer Osamu Dazai's words: "In addition to greed, human beings also have vanity. It's like collectors like to hold exhibitions. What do they lack for the little ticket fee? No, they just want to show off That's all."

When you get a rare treasure in your hands, you must guard it, and more importantly, you want to show it off.

"So that's how it is." Osamu Dazai understood and felt that Jiang Hao was a little pitiful.

Being entangled by someone like Boss, I guess they might be helping to count the money if they are sold...

Mori Ogai only said a small part, he is not the type who will tell others all the thoughts in his heart.

What is Jiang Hao to him?

good question.

Mori Ogai wanted to call him friend, but felt that it was not right.

Well, whoever he is, as long as he is still by his side, he will know one day.

Osamu Dazai had nothing else to say and was about to leave.

"Wait," Mori Ogai stopped Osamu Dazai, "There is something you need to do, and you must do it quietly."

"Yes, Boss, please order."

...

.......

After that, Jiang Hao asked an acquaintance about the editor-in-chief's family, but he heard that they all left Yokohama and moved to other cities.

But that's all for later...

****

The registration channel for serial works held by Asahi Shimbun is officially closed.

On the second day after the closure, Jiang Hao received an email from Kyoko Teraki, which contained the confirmation of the serialization of Ghost Slayer: Blade.

Happiness is also accompanied by pressure.

Jiang Hao knows that the sales of Ghost Slayer: Blade's first manga were not ideal. This work relies on excellent animation production, excellent special effects, music, publicity... these factors are indispensable .

If it can be successful, then naturally it is the best, if not...Jiang Hao actually has a way.

It's just that the idea is too dangerous and too bold.

But now is not the time to look forward and backward at all. Spirited Away is about to end, and the original color physical comics have been drawn, and now there is still printing and publicity.

Propaganda is not difficult. He has already agreed with Teraki Kyoko to promote the physical book in newspapers and Twitter at the end of Spirited Away.With all this heat it shouldn't be a problem.

He also draws more illustrations himself, and plans to make them into posters or albums and sell them along with the comics, which will be regarded as gifts.

It is the first time to launch a physical book of comics. Whether it can make a profit or not is a trivial matter. The important thing is to let more people know and understand the comics. This is the main purpose.

Jiang Hao obtained the publication number of the book in the name of the Chicken Eagle Club, and here is also thanks to the Asahi Shimbun for its help, otherwise he would really be in trouble if he did it alone.

When I came to the printing factory, when the staff asked Jiang Hao how many copies he wanted to print, Jiang Hao was very embarrassed and gave a thousand copies......

There is no way, the funds are really limited........

And what if the sales are not good?

In short, there are thousands of possibilities, Jiang Hao absolutely can't just keep all the money here, life still needs to continue.

but!

Although there are only a thousand copies, every piece of paper in the book is made of the highest-grade A-grade coated paper, double-sided color printing, with excellent gloss and excellent opacity.

Ordinary comic book covers are soft, but because the quality and feel of the inner pages of Spirited Away are already very good, so Jiang Hao made the cover of the book hard, and the text and pictures on it are printed with hot stamping. The whole book looks very real.

This is Jiang Hao's request for himself, and it is also a request for Chicken Eagle Club.

Now that you have spent money, you naturally hope that what you get is something you like and are satisfied with.Not to mention that the comic business has just started in this world, and these investments and expenses are all to lay the foundation for the future.

When the first sample book came out, Jiang Hao excitedly took several photos, and posted them on Jiyingsha's Twitter account and Miyazaki's Twitter account respectively.

This is also his first step in introducing Chicken Eagle Club!

The Asahi Shimbun had already heard about Jiyingsha from Jiang Hao before, and they forwarded it very cooperatively and drove comments.

[A physical book is about to be released? ! ! ! ]

[Neggs, buy it! ]

[I feel that the weight is not light..... The student party is too shy to pay a price...]

[Goo, make the sound you want~]

[It turned out to be a coloring page? !Grass, I'm a little moved......]

There are mixed opinions in the comments. Some people think that it is more cost-effective to buy the newspaper for more than 100 yen, but some people think that the overall feeling of the color pages is different, so it cannot be generalized.......It is always the same There are all kinds of words.

****

Jiang Hao has no spare time to look at these things, he still has more important things to do here.

"Hanhan system, is there an animation production company in this world?" Jiang Hao talked to the system while searching for information on the Internet with his mobile phone.

[Hey...there are indeed some, but I can't guarantee the level, after all, the things they are responsible for are quite different...but master, why do you ask this? ]

Jiang Hao didn't answer the Hanhan system immediately, he entered ufotable in the search engine on his phone——

"I'll go... there really are!"

The moment Jiang Hao saw the Wikipedia link appear, he was really surprised and delighted.

"I didn't really have much hope..."

[What is the master looking for? ]

"Animation production company. Ufotable, referred to as UFO, is a well-known animation production company in Minecraft."

In fact, Jiang Hao really didn't have much hope, but he didn't expect that there are ufos in this world!

This is also an unexpected surprise.

[Animation production company?Master, you don’t mean to…]

"Well, the current idea is actually not particularly firm, but I do have a little bit of this idea."

The sales volume of the manga in Demon Slayer: Blade is really metaphysical, and even the initial broadcast volume of the animation was not so ideal, but the appearance of No.19 episode brought the animation and the manga to the altar together.

Lisa's song "Pig has bones, bring it to braise", UFO's excellent animation and special effects, Mr. Crocodile's inner portrayal of each character......

No matter which point is lost, it will not be able to achieve the records and miracles set by Demon Slayer.

But can these really be reproduced here?

Can it really achieve the heights achieved in the original world?

I dare not say... I really dare not say...

"Forget it...the horoscope has not even been written yet."

Jiang Hao himself is still not very sure of his own thoughts. After all, the world is different, and things like explosions are really metaphysical.

[Master, you have done a good job now!Don't put too much pressure on yourself, I was so scared that I almost thought you were going to die during the days when you were working on the manuscript day and night...]

"It's okay, don't worry, I won't die so easily before I succeed." Jiang Hao looked at the ceiling, and the faces of several people appeared in his mind, "Life becomes especially precious when there is someone you care about gone."

Jiang Hao wants to maintain his friendship with Mori Ogai, but there is a gap of status and social class between them.It's not going to be easy getting over that, but...it's possible.

Teacher xx's assistant, this identity cannot be used forever.

There are really more things to be busy...

Set a small goal first.

The next time he invites Ogai-kun to dinner, it will be fine if there is cod on the table.