Tokyo life starting with painting

"What's the problem? Chief Editor Hosokawa?"

Nakano Arisaki said this, and then couldn't help but say "uh", and looked at Hosokawa Koharu with tears in her eyes in shock.

no?

What is this situation?

Didn't I just tone it a little more harshly? I guess your words didn’t offend Editor-in-Chief Hosokawa, right?

Then why did she cry?

"No, you may not understand how I feel now, Miss Nakano."

Hosokawa Koharu waved his hand, with a very complicated mood, and then sighed: "I haven't been asked a question in a long time."

"Huh? Huh? That's not right, Editor Hosokawa."

Nakano Arisaki was surprised.

Did she hear that Koharu Hosokawa had been the editor of Tono Division for a long time, so how could it be possible that she had never been asked questions?

As soon as I heard Nakano Arisa speak like this.

Hosokawa Koharu's expression changed again.

She took a deep breath and replied quietly: "Teacher Dongye has never asked me a question. There is no confusion. In the past three years, he has not asked me any questions."

As he said that, Hosokawa Koharu also covered his face: "You never know how it feels when he slaps a stack of manuscripts on your face when you think he is a newcomer to comics and can't finish it. Now I think about it. .”

When she said it, she even gritted her teeth, wishing she could eat Higashinoji.

This left Nakano Arisaki speechless for a long time. This was the first time she had seen the always steady Hosokawa Koharu show such an expression.

But what surprised her even more was that Higashinoji was a newcomer like her when he started drawing comics, but he was able to pass the manuscript without any problems, and finally became a master of comics.

This is true genius.

Nakano Arisaki was a little envious.

But she didn't forget the business of coming over: "By the way, Chief Editor Hosokawa, what we just talked about."

"Yes." Hosokawa Koharu was moved by the scene. She also knew not to waste time: "Ms. Nakano, your painting also has storyboards. Strictly speaking, there is no big problem."

"Why?"

This was an unexpected answer for Nakano Arisa.

You must know that Hosokawa Koharu just gave an "unqualified" evaluation.

Hosokawa Koharu did not sell out: "Just because there is no big problem does not mean that there is no problem. If you follow the submission standards, you have already reached the standard of an ordinary author. But in this way, you cannot become a mainstay manga author of Tono Studio."

"." Nakano Arisaki said nothing, and listened carefully without blinking.

"Teacher Higashino's standards for you are those of a leading author. Obviously, your film "The Grudge" is not up to it."

Hosokawa Koharu put down the manuscript with a serious expression.

Her voice was very soft, but for some reason it gave Nakano Arisa the motivation to listen.

"You have reached the first stage standards and are a fairly qualified comic book author, but this is not enough. You have to continue to refine "The Grudge"."

Hosokawa Koharu took out Higashino Tsukasa's previous "Midnight Ring" and said, "I didn't let you imitate Higashino-sensei's style before because his personal style is too strong. It would be easy for newcomers to follow his painting. Being led astray.”

"Now that Ms. Nakano can draw a comic on her own, there shouldn't be much problem reading his works."

She analyzed it carefully and found that Arisa Nakano had been silent and standing in a daze. Then she asked her: "What's wrong? Do you have any questions?"

"Ah no no"

Nakano Yusaki came to his senses, waved his hands quickly, then touched his head and giggled twice.

"I was just thinking about Editor-in-Chief Hosokawa. I felt like an editor just now. As if you were really a qualified editor."

Nakano Arisa's words were not very harmful, but they were extremely insulting.

Hosokawa Koharu was so angry that she let out a fierce breath, reached out and hit Nakano Arisa on the head hard: "I was originally the editor."

"hey-hey."

Nakano Arisaki didn't cry out in pain when he was beaten. He just hugged Tonoji's "Midnight Ring" and turned around and walked out.

She still has to revise the manuscript!

After watching Nakano Arisa leave, Hosokawa Koharu thought of the content of "The Grudge" he had just seen, and couldn't help but mutter to himself: "Teacher Higashino, you are really right, this little girl might actually be a genius. "

Although she criticized Nakano Arisa just now, she was still quite shocked in her heart.

Because Nakano Arisa has only been officially exposed to comics for two weeks, and including the pre-heating period, it has only been a month and a half.

In just one and a half months, you can draw to the level of an ordinary comic artist

This talent is not comparable to Higashinoji, but it is already outrageous.

If we continue at this pace, maybe we can really cultivate pillar authors.

Hosokawa Koharu whispered in his heart.

If you count Higashinoji.

Then there are only two outstanding comic book authors born in her hands.

This is a good thing!

"Leaving Miss Nakano aside, Mr. Higashino's "Naoki Hansawa" has now entered the final stage."

Hosokawa Koharu looked emotional.

Yes.

She has no control over whether Higashino Studio's "Spirited Away" is singing all the way.

What she can be sure of is that "Spirited Away" will never be as popular as "Naoki Hansawa" is now.

"Naoki Hansawa" now has the status of being the only big brother in the comics industry.

Regardless of any work.

Just meet "Naoki Hansawa" face to face.

It was equivalent to a small tricycle meeting a large truck, and it was a large truck with wheels more than one meter long - it just ran over and disappeared without a trace.

If it weren't for the fact that Higashinoji has no plans to sell animation, movies, or TV series for the time being.

It is estimated that many people have come over to buy the adaptation rights of "Hansawa Naoki", and they are still fighting for it.

If it were slow, I might not be able to buy the adaptation rights even if I have the money.

Yes.

"Naoki Hansawa" has reached this point.

Even if it is only one step away from being the number one single book in Japan with sales of 4 million volumes.

"The sales volume of the previous volume of "Naoki Hansawa" was 367W volumes."

This is the news that Hosokawa Koharu just received.

Although this result is already very good, it is enough for Higashinoji's "Naoki Hansawa" to be among the top ten best-selling comics in Japanese history.

But it still gave Hosokawa Koharu a headache and upset her.

It is still 330,000 volumes short of Japan's top single volume sales of 4 million volumes.

"Hansawa Naoki" can reach this point beyond everyone's expectations.

"But how can we reach the remaining 33W volumes?"

Hosokawa Koharu sighed.

She stood up.

"Naoki Hansawa" has reached its peak, and it even feels like it has exhausted its potential.

And according to Higashinoji's speed, the next volume, or the next volume of "Hansawa Naoki" should be completed.

There are still 330,000 volumes left.

This is a subtle volume.

"Hansawa Naoki" may increase to four million volumes in two volumes, or it may be that "Hansawa Naoki" does not move at all after two volumes.

After all, no one can explain the market clearly.

And if it cannot reach four million volumes.

Then we have to wait until Higashinoji draws something similar to "Hansawa Naoki" in his next film.

But how long will it take?

It would be too difficult to paint a work similar to "Hansawa Naoki" or even a better one than it!

Two years?

Three years?

Hosokawa Koharu has always had great confidence in Higashinoji.

But when it comes to the title of No. 1 in Japan, it is naturally difficult to maintain this confidence.

After all, this is the pinnacle of the entire industry.

Hosokawa Koharu sat down again. She felt that she should go to Higashinoji to discuss it at this time.

She thought so and did so.

I called Higashikata directly.

During this period, Hosokawa Koharu called Higashinoji.

On the other side, Yanzhu Publishing House.

"The sales volume of "Naoki Hansawa" is 367,000 volumes?"

When President Umeki of Iwazuki Publishing House heard the news, he couldn't help but think deeply.

Now basically everyone can see it.

"Naoki Hansawa" is definitely aiming to be the first in Japan with sales of four million volumes.

Japan's first.

This is what everyone wants to achieve.

This is true even as President Umeki of Iwazuki Publishing House.

Although we only look at the economic benefits, the money earned by "Naoki Hansawa" can only be a fraction of that of a giant publishing house.

But in other aspects, the title "Japan's No. 1" is much easier to use.

That was a position that even he was a little envious of.

"There are still two volumes left."

President Umeki let out a breath, then remembered that he turned on his computer and looked at the sales data of the comics of the same period as "Hansawa Naoki".

The sales of comics that dare to compete with "Naoki Hansawa" are basically miserable, and no one can touch the other.

In this case

President Umeki thought for a while and simply changed the sales date of these comics to another time.

"Hansawa Naoki" has now gained momentum. Even if it uses this kind of off-board tactics and malicious competition with "Hansawa Naoki", it will not be able to stop it from continuing to advance.

So at this time, it is better to give way directly and pursue the maximum benefit of the publishing house.

As for whether "Naoki Hansawa" can win the first place.

"No one can say for sure."

Because it has reached this point, it is difficult for anyone to predict the subsequent sales of "Naoki Hansawa".

"There are still two volumes left."

President Umeki breathed out, picked up the thermos cup and took a sip of tea.

He could only think silently in his heart, hoping that Tomishima Publishing House and Higashinoji would not be so lucky.

If Higashino really breaks the record by then,

Then their "Chiyo" really can't be compared with "He Shi".

Of course, President Umeki is not the only one who is also concerned about the situation of "Hansawa Naoki".

On the other side, Urashima, the editor-in-chief of Tomishima Publishing House, was also worried.

It has reached this point.

He has used all the moves he should use.

What about the posters on the trams and the promotion of handshakes on the trams?

What TV commercials and celebrity promotions?

Anyway, all the means that can promote "Hansawa Naoki" and "Hansawa Naoki" have been used.

He now felt like Zhuge Liang on the Wuzhangyuan, there was really nothing he could do.

But he also knew that this battle must be won.

Because if they win, the competition in the comics department between Iwazuki Publishing House and Tomishima Publishing House will come to an end - after all, they have one more "Japan's No. 1" comic.

If Iwazuki Publishing House cannot come up with a work comparable to "Hansawa Naoki" in a short period of time.

Then you can only watch them advance triumphantly.

"Then we can only look at Mr. Higashino's own performance."

Editor-in-chief Urashima looked through the recent chapters of "Naoki Hansawa" and found that the quality of Higashinoji's drawings is still perfect.

This made him somewhat relieved.

At least the quality of Higashinoji's works is still very good.

In addition to the mood of the editor-in-chief Urashima, the editors of Tomishima Publishing House also exclaimed when they received today's sales volume of "Naoki Hansawa".

When "Naoki Hansawa" was officially serialized, they only thought it was an excellent comic.

No one thought it would reach what it is today.

Japan's No. 1 is finally here - this time it's the real No. 1.

As long as sales exceed 4 million volumes, "Naoki Hansawa" will become another top phenomenon comic work in the past ten years.

It's certainly exciting.

Many editors are even betting on whether Higashinoji can break the record.

The bet is also very simple, either a bottle of good sake or a pack of high-end cigarettes.

Not only the comics department, but also the editors in the literature department were discussing in thin voices.

The influence of "Naoki Hansawa" has been so great even without realizing it.

Video introductions in newspapers, magazines, and the Internet

As soon as the sales record of "Hansawa Naoki" came out, it was like weeds meeting wildfire, and they burst into flames.

Can "Naoki Hansawa" win the first place?

Everyone is quite curious.

People outside were making a fuss, but Higashinoji, the person involved, had no expression on his face.

He even talked and laughed with Hosokawa Koharu.

It made even Hosokawa Koharu have an inexplicable feeling as to whether "Naoki Hansawa" was painted by this guy.

"Teacher Higashino, this is the sales record of "Naoki Hansawa" this time, 367W volumes."

"Yes. I understand. It should be finished in two volumes. I told you this, Editor Hosokawa."

Higashino nodded, and then added something.

".I did receive the message, but"

Hosokawa Koharu paused for a while, looked at Higashinoji who was so calm in front of him, and couldn't help but asked: "Teacher Higashino, don't you have any ideas?"

"what idea?"

Tonoji raised his head.

"It's just an idea of ​​how to get number one in Japan within two volumes."

From Hosokawa Koharu's point of view, the reason why Tonoji can be so calm is probably because he has already figured out how to sell four million volumes in two volumes, right?

Is there a secret strategy for winning?

Otherwise, it would be impossible for ordinary people to be so calm.

However.

"No."

Higashino replied with a smile: "What I can do is to draw what I want to draw well."

"Why?"

Hosokawa Koharu raised her head after hearing this, and when she saw Higashinoji's expression clearly, she was also stunned.

Although Higashinoji said he was smiling, his expression was serious and he didn't mean to be joking at all.

This also means that what he said just now is indeed his sincerity.

But

Hosokawa Koharu opened his mouth and wanted to say something.

But soon she closed it again.

Because as Higashinoji said.

All a cartoonist can do is to draw well what he wants to draw.

Can it reach sales of four million volumes?

That is also based on the quality of the works drawn by the cartoonist.

This is the job of a comic book author.

Instead of spending time and energy thinking about a winning strategy.