Tokyo life starting with painting

Chapter 306 Is it a bit rushed? (8000 words)

Chapter 306: Is it a bit rushed (8000 words)

Chapter 306.

If you go to Japan in the previous life and post on a Japanese drama discussion forum that "Naoki Hansawa" is a bad drama.

Then don't think about it, you will be hung on the wall and scolded by the angry Japanese people in about five minutes.

This is no exaggeration at all, because "Naoki Hansawa" had such a great influence in Japan at the time.

To use a simple adjective, it is ‘phenomenal’.

Yes.

"Naoki Hansawa" is a phenomenal Japanese drama.

Even when it was on the Tianchao website, there were many fans watching this Japanese drama.

Slogans and sentences with ridiculing words such as "Tenfold return", "Owada Desk Cleaning Master", or "Kondo Pain Mask" all appeared.

This also explains in a sense.

A good drama is a good drama. Even if it moves to another place, it can still be recognized by others.

So why is "Naoki Hansawa" so popular both in Japan and China?

Higashinoji has his understanding of this.

"Hanzawa Naoki" is roughly divided into two stages.

The first stage tells the story of Naoki Hansawa, an elite bank employee, who was involved in a loan fraud incident of 500 million yen. He used various methods and means to recover the 500 million yen.

The second stage tells the story of Naoki Hansawa in order to maintain his position in the bank and also to avenge the Owada executive who directly killed his father.

Both of these stories are from the workplace and may not seem like a big deal at first glance.

But it is these two stories that resonate with the audience to a large extent.

The vast majority of people in society are office workers, and everyone will naturally encounter many unpleasant people and things in real life.

A boss who is picky and difficult to deal with, a job that is difficult to handle but is pushed onto one's head, being suppressed, knocked down, and gossiped about in the workplace.

Many people have experienced these to one degree or another.

And "Naoki Hansawa" is a plot that expresses all these, overthrows and defeats them all, and never admits defeat.

The evil boss was cornered by his subordinates, and finally had to kneel down to apologize. The salaryman clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and worked hard to realize his wishes, finally sweeping away his previous dissatisfaction and feeling proud.

This deep sense of resonance and empathy is an important reason why "Naoki Hansawa" achieved excellent reputation in Japan and even China at that time.

Not to mention that "getting down and getting up" is what many suppressed Japanese people want to do most. (There is also a rumor on the Internet that it is a Japanese tradition to go down and go up).

As mentioned before, life in Japan, especially in Tokyo, is very stressful. Many people cannot adapt to this pressure and choose to commit suicide by jumping off a building. Why do these people choose to commit suicide by jumping off a building?

the reason is simple.

The work pressure is too much.

And where does this work pressure come from?

It’s nothing more than customers and bosses.

The plot of "Naoki Hansawa" is essentially a story in which all these things are laid out and explained clearly, arousing resonance among office workers, and then Naoki Hansawa, a weakling, attacks the strong and beats the strong to the ground.

Revenge, even revenge tenfold

The vast majority of people have been cheated or framed in the workplace, and they will have this thought and mood to a greater or lesser extent.

But "Naoki Hansawa" directly revealed their thoughts and feelings.

The final viewing rate of 42.2% is enough to show that this drama can be on the list even in the history of Japanese dramas.

Well, now comes the problem.

Higashinoji is thinking or hesitating whether to draw "Naoki Hansawa".

"This is Naoki Hansawa"

Higashikata muttered.

If you want to draw it, you will definitely use system drawing skills.

Skills such as empathy, image recognition, etc.

When "The Ring" started, many people smashed their TVs, and many were so frightened that they didn't even dare to go to the toilet at night, and trembled when they saw the TV.

If I were to draw "Naoki Hansawa" again

Higashinoji could almost imagine that when he saw the office worker in high spirits, he immediately threw down "Cold" and called his superior with excitement on his face——

‘Tit for tooth, repay tenfold! ’

By then, "Naoki Hansawa" will be more than just a workplace comic.

It is estimated that it will become a "one resignation tip a week" comic sharing by then.

His idea is not unfounded.

After all, "The Ring" was originally like this, scaring people to death.

"Naoki Hansawa" also has the same appeal as "Midnight Ring"

But--

"You still have to paint."

Higashino shook his head and made his decision directly.

If there is an office worker who excitedly calls his boss after watching "Naoki Hansawa" and says, "I will pay you back tenfold."

That can only mean that this office worker is usually suppressed enough, and he needs to vent it out in this way.

If a person is holding their breath all the time, it will be bad for their health. Maybe one day they will not be able to bear the humiliation and jump off the rooftop directly.

Drawing "Hansawa Naoki" by myself actually indirectly 'helped' them to vent their inner pressure.

This is definitely not a bad thing!

Although there is a 'little bit' of a small risk of leaving the job.

But compared to life, resignation is definitely much safer.

Tonoji began to try to convince himself.

Of course the most important thing is——

"This is another good way to torture Japanese friends."

Higashikata muttered.

He no longer hesitated and decided to take action.

Not just for the little money.

The most important thing is for those Japanese office workers who have been backlogged for a long time.

This "Naoki Hansawa" that uses painting skills will definitely resonate with them spiritually!

bring it on! The era of "tenfold repayment" for all the people!

With this in mind, he took out his cell phone and wanted to call his editor, Hosokawa Koharu, to inform her.

At this time, Urashima Publishing House.

"Captain Hosokawa, congratulations. All tasks for "Unnatural Death" have been handed over. You have made such great achievements this year. Maybe you will be promoted to deputy editor-in-chief during the next selection. "

Editor Oshima looked at Hosokawa Koharu who had just walked out of the chief editor's office and raised his hand to congratulate him.

"No way. You think too highly of me, Editor Oshima."

Hosokawa Koharu said sheepishly.

She was just promoted to editorial team leader this year, and she was in charge of a group of editors. How could she be promoted to deputy editor-in-chief so quickly?

But as Editor Oshima said, she does have a chance.

After all, the position of deputy editor-in-chief of Urashima Publishing House has been vacant for a long time since the previous editor-in-chief resigned.

Because most of the people in Urashima's editorial department have not had any real achievements in the past few years, even if they want to fill this vacancy, it is a bit difficult to start.

And now, Higashino Tsukasa's "Unnatural Death" has cut so many pieces of cake out of the comic book industry that she has enough actual results to show off.

If we just look at performance, the position of deputy editor is most likely hers.

But what was lacking in Hosokawa Koharu was not his performance, but his qualifications in the editorial department.

Qualifications are a very magical thing in the Japanese workplace.

Even if you can't achieve anything, as long as you are senior enough, you can still win the respect of others.

If Koharu Hosokawa was a veteran editor who had been working for four or five years and had qualifications, of course no one would have any objection to her being appointed deputy editor.

But now Hosokawa Koharu is only a newcomer who has only been working for two years, and she is still a woman. Many editors present have joined the company earlier than her and climbed up too quickly. Naturally, some people will be dissatisfied with her.

Even if there is actual performance support, some people will question her ability.

However, even if all the above factors are combined, Hosokawa Koharu still has a chance.

After all, the golden pairing of her and Higashino Tsukasa brought in too much profit for Urashima Publishing this year.

"Let's not talk about it anymore, Team Leader Hosokawa, has Higashino-sensei prepared your new work?"

Editor Oshima started the daily gossip session.

He had been in charge of Tono Division some time ago but failed, so he had the idea of 'since I can't take charge of you, then I'll ask your editor about your situation'.

And his words also made Hosokawa Koharu smile: "How could it be? No matter how great Mr. Higashino is, he can't come up with a new work so quickly."

It’s only been a week, and the completion of “Unnatural Death” is still in the final stages. Can Higashinoji come up with another new work?

That would be too exaggerated.

Even for "Unnatural Death", the official manuscript was drawn a full month after the completion of "The Winner is Right".

Editor Oshima next to him couldn't help but nod: "That's right."

He thought thoughtfully and said: "A top manga author like Mr. Higashino will definitely continue to polish the quality of his works. When the quality of his works can completely surpass the previous works, he will take them out and shock others."

but

Editor Oshima glanced at Hosokawa Koharu and said softly: "It would be too difficult to surpass "Unnatural Death"."

"Unnatural Death" is currently recognized in the comics industry as a work that has squeezed into the sales ceiling of comics.

Why is the ceiling called a ceiling?

It is called the ceiling because it is difficult to touch.

No matter how you think about it, it is a little difficult to reach the ceiling and go beyond it.

In other words, the current starting point of Higashinoji is too high.

It is possible that the sales of "Unnatural Death" have been the end of his life - this is no exaggeration.

Give a very simple example.

Kishimoto, the manga author of "Naruto", has also released new works after finishing "Naruto".

But the new work could not be accepted by the public, and was even cut in half.

A similar example is Kubo Tito, the author of "Bleach". His new work is not as popular as his previous popular work "Bleach".

A person's creativity and ideas are limited, and similarly, some people also have their peak period.

It is normal for some authors to finish a popular comic and then disappear from the public eye.

Of course, Editor Oshima doesn't think that Higashinoji is the type who disappears into oblivion.

Just compare it to "Unnatural Death".

This is a bit difficult.

Editor Oshima here was thinking, but Koharu Hosokawa on the other side had already smiled and said: "Editor Oshima, don't worry."

"This is not the first time Mr. Higashino has been on fire. He never disappoints us every time. Naturally, it will be the same this time."

Of course, Hosokawa Koharu has also heard rumors from outside that "Unnatural Death" is Higashino Tsukasa's peak period, and subsequent works will never be able to surpass "Unnatural Death".

But she didn't care much about these words.

Because Hosokawa Koharu knows Higashinoji.

He must be busy polishing the weapons in his hands now, waiting to continue serializing in "Cold".

Then, almost like "Unnatural Death", it once again squeezed into the comic ceiling.

"So based on your understanding of Mr. Higashino, Captain Hosokawa, how long do you think it will take for him to be ready to start serializing again?"

Editor Oshima asked curiously from the side.

He had never partnered with Higashinoji, so he didn't know him well, so he simply asked Hosokawa Koharu what he thought.

"According to the rhythm of preparing for "Unnatural Death" for a month last time, I think it is understandable for Mr. Higashino to prepare for half a year this time."

Hosokawa Koharu said.

"Half a year...? Isn't this time too short?" Editor Oshima frowned: "Of course I understand that Mr. Higashino is very good, but in just half a year I want to come up with a work that surpasses "Unnatural Death""

"This is a bit difficult no matter how you say it, isn't it?"

After all, Higashinoji's current enemy is his past self.

Half a year really doesn’t feel like enough.

In response to this, Hosokawa Koharu just smiled and waved his hand: "Editor Oshima, you don't know Mr. Higashino. I know his temper well. And I only said it for half a year. Maybe Mr. Higashino will come up with a new one in just two or three months." Where is the work?"

Two or three months?

This is too exaggerated.

Editor Oshima felt that Hosokawa Koharu was overconfident in Higashinoji, so he said such a thing.

He wanted to say something more, but before he could speak, Hosokawa Koharu's cell phone rang.

"It's Mr. Higashino's call." Hosokawa Koharu glanced at the phone and analyzed rationally: "I guess Mr. Higashino is here to ask me about the ending of "Unnatural Death"."

No matter how you think about it, it is unlikely to be a new work.

Because the time is too short.

"Then I won't disturb Team Leader Hosokawa's affairs."

Editor Oshima nodded and dragged the office chair back.

"I'm sorry." Hosokawa Koharu also smiled politely and answered the phone.

Then

"What? Mr. Higashino, say it again?"

Hosokawa Koharu stood up directly, with a puzzled face: "You mean, you have prepared the storyboard draft for the new manga?"

After hearing what she said.

Not only Editor Oshima, but also several editors on the other side who were busy contacting the manga authors turned their heads.

ah?

Higashino Division.