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Chapter 313 Shouldn’t you be the one who feels uncomfortable (8,000 words)

It can be said that Hosokawa Koharu has been very busy these days and can't find anything to look for.

Because after an emergency internal meeting a few days ago, Urashima's editor-in-chief immediately announced a piece of news that none of the editors of Urashima Publishing had expected - Urashima Publishing and Fuji Publishing were about to merge.

To be honest, when he heard the news, Hosokawa Koharu only felt that there was something wrong with his ears.

Because Fuji Publishing has always been their sworn rival, how can they just merge?

If this news surprised her, the next one was even more bizarre.

Urashima Publishing and Fuji Publishing are joining forces to launch a new comic magazine to compete with the new comic magazine "Chiyo" from Shin Iwazuki Publishing House.

This is a bit dreamy.

It's like two gangs fighting for territory. The Urashima group has the advantage and has taken over a lot of the Fuji group's territory. Then suddenly the leaders of both sides stand up and say that we are actually a group. We have been fighting for a long time and we should work together. To occupy a larger territory.

This is so dreamy.

It makes people feel at a loss.

Not only the editors at Urashima Publishing, but also the editors at Fuji Publishing.

After finally fighting for a long time, the boss stopped us. They were holding knives, baseball bats and other things at a loss.

but

Merging with Urashima Publishing is not a bad thing in a sense.

Fuji Publishing has been suppressed by Urashima Publishing for many years, and with the mentality of "join if you can't beat it", the editors below have no objection to the merger.

I can even say this bluntly. There are actually several editors within Fuji Publishing House who are fans of Higashino Tsukasa.

Now that there is a chance to meet Higashinoji, these editors who have long wanted to jump on the bandwagon are even more excited.

In fact, most publishing houses in Japan today have more or less fans of Higashino Tsukasa.

After all, he is now the leader of the Japanese comics industry.

that's all.

The merger of the two major publishing houses is slowly but surely advancing.

As for the issue of publisher factions

This is certainly unavoidable.

The upper-level directors are mainly divided into the old Urashima Publishing Group and the old Fuji Publishing Group.

But this division does not affect the people at the bottom below.

After all, we are all editors (office workers) who are paid to work. The upper-level people are fighting over each other, but they have nothing to do with the lower-level people.

Therefore, in this noisy atmosphere, the name of the merger between Urashima Publishing and Fuji Publishing was also finalized.

Urashima Publishing and Fuji Publishing are collectively known as Tomishima Publishing, which is also part of the names of their respective publishing houses.

Immediately afterwards, the comics series candidates for the new magazine and the name of the magazine were all finalized.

The new comic magazine of Tomishima Publishing House is called "Heshi", and it can be said that it is a head-to-head competition with "Chiyo" of Shin-Iwazuki Publishing House.

And the comic book author who took over the first issue of "He Shi".

"As expected, the main author is Mr. Higashino."

Looking at the candidates for the front page, Kana Nemoto, a former editor of Fuji Publishing House, looked at Hosokawa Koharu on the other side with some envy.

"Captain Hosokawa, congratulations, Mr. Higashino successfully won the position of general."

Nemoto Kana walked to the side and congratulated.

This is indeed something worthy of congratulations. After all, everyone in Tomishima Publishing House today knows that "He Shi" is a comic magazine strongly promoted by Tomishima Publishing House.

Logically speaking, the fact that Higashinoji was officially appointed by the editorial department will more or less dissatisfy the comics creators who serialized Higashinoji at the same time.

Everyone draws comics, so why are you the only one to be chosen? Do you think you have one more pair of legs than us?

But Higashinoji is different.

All manga authors know about Higashinoji's achievements. Even if Suzukiha, the current pillar of Fuji Publishing House, speaks, she will probably happily clap her hands to congratulate Higashinoji.

no way--

It's completely a lack of strength.

Higashino Tsukasa's works are just good.

There is nothing to doubt.

"Now that the specific matters of the new magazine have been determined, let's start quickly. Editors, prepare to receive manuscripts."

On the stage, Shinji Furuta, who has officially become the deputy editor-in-chief of "Heshi", greeted the editors below to receive articles.

He is in a good mood now. After all, the merger went unexpectedly smoothly due to Tonoji, and there was almost no trouble.

In the past, he was envious of Urashima Publishing House for having such a truly capable author, but now——

The author also belongs to him!

He was very happy, so he looked at Hosokawa Koharu on the other side and took the initiative to say hello: "Editor Hosokawa, Editor-in-Chief Urashima just wanted to ask you something."

"I see."

Hosokawa Koharu, who was about to get up to collect the manuscript, stopped, nodded and headed towards the office of Chief Editor Urashima.

"It's about personnel arrangements."

When she passed by Furuta Shinci, the other party suddenly said something.

Personnel arrangements?

Hosokawa Koharu was stunned.

Hasn't she already joined the editorial department of "Heshi"? Is it possible that she should be demoted?

"I'm sorry." Hosokawa Koharu didn't think about it, and walked into Urashima's editor-in-chief's office with a half-bow.

At this time, Chief Editor Urashima was sorting out various forms.

Since a new comic magazine is about to be published, the catalog, cover, and side page bonuses all have to be reconsidered, and he is also very busy.

But when he saw Hosokawa Koharu come in, the extremely busy editor-in-chief Urashima also raised his head and said with a smile: "Editor Hosokawa, you are finally here."

"Deputy editor Gutian called me here. What can I do?"

Hosokawa Koharu is a little strange.

"It will certainly be a good thing to ask Editor Hosokawa to come over."

Editor-in-chief Urashima smiled, then put down the form in his hand and asked her: "Have you ever thought about downgrading your position to become the editor-in-chief of "Cold"?"

"Demoted to be the editor-in-chief of "Abominable Cold"?"

Hosokawa Koharu was stunned for a while, and then he barely came back to his senses.

She had already thought about many possibilities when she came over, but she didn't expect that the other party called her over mainly to downgrade her position as editor-in-chief.

She still holds the position of team leader in "Heshi", which is naturally not as high as the chief editor.

Even though "Cold" is no longer the main comic magazine of Tomishima Publishing House, the position of editor-in-chief is still much higher than her position as a team leader.

For Hosokawa Koharu, this is more of a promotion than a downgrade.

"After the merger, our old Urashima Publishing House's "Cold" and the old Fuji Publishing House's "Thriller" both lack candidates for editor-in-chief. I value Editor Hosokawa very much, so I recommend this position to you."

Editor-in-chief Urashima politely stated the reason.

In his opinion, this was a good thing to become equal to him, and Hosokawa Koharu should not refuse.

but

Hosokawa Koharu immediately thought of a question.

She was demoted to after "Cold".

Who will be in charge of Higashino Tsukasa who joins "He Shi"?

Seemingly seeing what Hosokawa Koharu was thinking, Editor-in-Chief Urashima explained: "Mr. Higashino, we will re-select an editor to take charge. After all, upgrading to Editor-in-Chief is an opportunity for you, Editor Hosokawa. It depends on how you choose. .”

If Koharu Hosokawa volunteered to be the editor-in-chief of the "Abominable Cold" editorial department, then even Higashinoji probably wouldn't have any objections.

After all, this was Hosokawa Koharu's own choice, no one forced her.

Hearing what Chief Editor Urashima said, even Hosokawa Koharu couldn't help but struggle a little.

If she chooses to be downgraded, she can become the editor-in-chief of "Cold"

That's an incredible position.

Even with its decline, Chill is still a top-notch comic magazine.

It took her two years with Higashinoji to reach the position of team leader, and now she has this rare opportunity.

If she gave up, she would be a fool!

Thinking of this, Hosokawa Koharu raised his head and spoke softly.

"Chief Editor Urashima, I have decided. I still want to be the editorial team leader of "He Shi". I also want to be in charge of Mr. Higashino."

After saying this, she couldn't help but rub her face - well, she was just a fool.

He actually gave up!

She regretted what she said, but she had no intention of changing it.

At most, I regret it.

I really regret it.

"Why?"

Even the editor-in-chief Urashima was stunned by Hosokawa Koharu's answer.

"Editor Hosokawa, you have to think carefully. This is an excellent opportunity. You can be directly promoted from team leader to chief editor."

He couldn't help but speak.

Well.

Hosokawa Koharu opened his mouth, shouting in his heart, 'Yes, such a rare opportunity! Why don't I agree quickly? ’.

But when the words came to my lips, they turned into: "I have made up my mind, Editor-in-Chief Urashima, you don't need to persuade me."

When he said this, Hosokawa Koharu no longer knew what he was talking about.

It felt like my mouth was no longer my own at this moment, and I couldn't control what I said.

struggle! It’s a real struggle!

Editor-in-chief Urashima doesn’t know what Hosokawa Koharu is thinking right now.

He just sighed a little - he is indeed an editor who has cultivated a famous author like Higashino Tsukasa!

Sure enough, her perspective on things is different from that of ordinary working women! He is not moved by authority at all!

He couldn't help but shake his head and praised: "As expected of Editor Hosokawa, but this decision is likely to affect your editing career for the rest of your life. I suggest you think about it carefully."

After saying this, he said thoughtfully:

"As Editor-in-Chief Urashima, I understand your thoughts very well, Editor Hosokawa. I know that you must stay in "Heshi" because you want to win the title of Japan's No. 1 manga together with Mr. Higashino, and then become a famous editor. However, Now everyone doesn’t know what the finished product of “Naoki Hansawa” will look like, so I hope you won’t be blindly confident.”

Why? Winning first place in Japan? Become an editor?

It’s not that I don’t have this idea.

I'm just the one who's just a tough talker.

Hosokawa Koharu opened her mouth to say something, but the words could not be expressed when they reached her lips.

Editor-in-chief Urashima naturally had no intention of listening to her continued talk. He still had a lot of work at hand, so he smiled and waved his hand, signaling Hosokawa Koharu to go out and consider the matter of being demoted to editor-in-chief.

Looking at the newly closed editor-in-chief's door, Hosokawa Koharu couldn't help but think.

Is Japan's number one manga "Naoki Hansawa"?

Can Mr. Higashino, who is indeed a very attractive person, do it?

Being No. 1 in Japan is easy to say, but difficult to do. Compared to that——

"I still have Mr. Higashino's manuscripts to collect."

Hosokawa Koharu glanced at his watch, then reacted and left the editorial office directly.

Higashinoji's original manuscript had been drawn two days ago, and this was what the other party told her.

It's just that at this time, Hosokawa Koharu's mind was more or less short-circuited by the large amount of information, and he felt a little unable to turn around.

She didn't come back to her senses until she reached the door of Dongye's house.

It’s time to collect the manuscript! We can’t keep thinking about random things!

She shook her head and threw all these messy thoughts out of her mind, then reached out and pressed the doorbell.

"Editor Hosokawa, are you here to pick up the manuscript? Please come in."

In just two or three seconds, the door opened, and Higashino welcomed Hosokawa Koharu into the house.

The two said hello and drank tea, and then Higashino handed the manuscript of "Hansawa Naoki" to Hosokawa Koharu.

"Then let me meet Mr. Higashino's work."

Hosokawa Koharu took Higashinoji's manuscript with both hands, looked at the manuscript that had been drawn with colored pens, and began to flip through page by page.

On the other side, Higashinoji glanced at her sideways and raised his eyebrows slightly.

Hosokawa Koharu didn't say anything, and neither did Higashinoji.

This silence lasted for more than a minute, and Higashinoji, who had been observing, suddenly spoke.

"Editor Hosokawa, are you worried about something?"

"Huh?" Hosokawa Koharu was stunned for a while.

"The expression on your face is written all over it. You're not usually so reserved. Is there something going on?"

Higashinoji pointed at his face and then at Hosokawa Koharu.

It was only then that Hosokawa Koharu realized that his face seemed to be tense all the time.

"I'm very sorry, I'm rude!" Hosokawa Koharu hurriedly bowed and apologized.

"It's just a trivial matter." Higashinoji smiled: "Then Editor Hosokawa, if you have any concerns, you'd better tell them and listen. I can also help you solve your problems."

Well.

Originally, personnel transfers within the editorial department could not be reported to outsiders.

But looking at Higashinoji's expression, Hosokawa Koharu hesitated for a while and told him everything.

Likewise, it also includes the matter of being demoted to editor-in-chief.

An unexpected reaction came to her.

Higashinoji didn't show much anger, he just showed a look of realization: "Really? Isn't this a good thing? Editor Hosokawa has been promoted."

"Huh? Teacher Higashino, you don't do that?"

Hosokawa Koharu wanted to ask Higashinoji if he wasn't angry?

After all, when she was transferred, Higashino also had trouble with the series being discontinued.

This time the nature was similar, but Higashinoji didn't get angry very much.

"If it was your choice, Editor Hosokawa, of course I won't be angry." Higashino smiled and waved his hand: "As a friend, I should send you my blessings."

"Teacher Higashino"

Hosokawa Koharu was a little touched by Higashinoji's attitude.

But the next moment——

"Besides, shouldn't Editor Hosokawa be the one who should be disappointed and angry?"

Tonoji asked with a smile.

"Hey? How do you say this?"

Hosokawa Koharu was stunned.

In response to her question, Higashinoji just smiled and said directly: "Because of his position as editor-in-chief, Editor Hosokawa missed out on a manga like "Naoki Hansawa" that could be ranked number one in Japan. Shouldn't he? Is it uncomfortable?”

confidence.

Indescribable confidence!

Listening to Higashinoji's words, Hosokawa Koharu couldn't help but glance at the "Hanzawa Naoki" in his hand, looking a little confused.

Is Japan number one?

I originally thought about four thousand words. After all, I still had a cold, but I couldn't sleep well in bed and woke up in the middle of the night. I decided to write another chapter.

Otherwise, I would do it twice this month.

God cannot tolerate it!