Tokyo life starting with painting

For Tomishima Publishing House, the profit generated by "Naoki Hansawa" can only be regarded as 'pretty good'.

Yes.

Even if "Naoki Hansawa" ranks first in Japan, the corpses of various comic book authors have won numerous honors from major publishing houses.

But for a giant publishing house like Tomishima Publishing House.

Although the profits created by "Naoki Hansawa" cannot be said to be a drop in the bucket, they are just pretty good.

But the impact of the manga "Naoki Hansawa" on the industry.

That's unusual.

Not only broke the record and won the first place.

He also took advantage of the situation to become popular in the comic magazine "Heshi".

Osawa Aikichi can say this.

If it weren't for "Naoki Hansawa", there's a high chance that "Wayo" wouldn't be able to beat the "Chiyo" manga magazine from Iwazuki Publishing House next door.

It is said that one comics author can hold up half the sky of a comic magazine. But Higashinoji is different.

Higashinoji is the kind of person who can hold up the entire sky.

Osawa Akiyoshi doesn’t care how much profit “Hansawa Naoki” creates.

But he couldn't help but care about the fate of Higashinoji.

Because Higashinoji's influence in the industry is really that of a mobile nuclear warhead.

A steady stream of comics are produced that shock editors and readers.

Refreshing people's views on comics again and again.

"The Ring" set off a wave of urban legends in Japan. The image of Sadako was very popular even in foreign countries, and many fan images based on Sadako were created.

There is even talk about the live-action version of "The Ring" and the filming of foreign versions in the near future.

"The Lonely Gourmet" keeps many readers awake all night. With their empty stomachs, they can only drool while looking at "The Lonely Gourmet".

Going forward, "The Winner Is Justice" is the beginning of professional humor comics, and is also preparing for the filming of a live-action TV series.

Needless to say, "Unnatural Death" set off a craze for Japanese workplace comics, and many comics authors followed suit.

Then there is "Naoki Hansawa" who is currently the number one in Japan.

Every work of Higashinoji is so dazzling.

Every work gives Osawa Akiyoshi a feeling that "this should be the limit of Higashinoji. It is impossible to go up any higher. Next, he should enter a period of sedimentation or decline."

But every time, Touyesi could surprise him.

He is still improving, and his influence is also further expanding.

Nowadays, no one in the industry would say "no" when it comes to Higashinoji.

Because their works are outstanding and better than yours! Even if someone can draw well, they are better than you!

Higashinoji no longer needs to rely on the platform of Tomishima Publishing House.

"Teacher Higashino, you are a brand now."

Osawa Akiyoshi smiled: "I may not care about "Hanzawa Naoki", or I may not care about the situation of Higashino Webtoon, but I cannot care about your stay or go."

He took a sip of the thick soup. There was part of the lobster meat in it. It was fried in butter until the surface was slightly yellow, with attractive juice oozing out.

"Is it?"

Higashino Tsukasa never thought that he would be so important to Tomishima Publishing House, so important that Osawa Kaikichi could even put aside the webcomic cake for the time being.

Higashinoji also didn't believe everything Osawa Aikichi said.

After all, the other party is an old fox in the workplace. It would be a bit of a joke to really believe everything the other party says.

But since Osawa Akiyoshi said this, he must have an attitude of being clear about it.

"That's it. Compared to the illusory online market, I actually care more about the physical industry."

Compared with the small amount of money Higashino's online comics make, Osawa Akiyoshi is actually more concerned about the current physical industry situation of Tomishima Publishing House.

And Higashino Tsukasa is like a tranquillizer. As long as he is around, the comics department of Tomishima Publishing House will always be one step ahead of others.

In Osawa Akiyoshi's view, it is undoubtedly foolish and risky to look into the unknown online market before even the physical industry in which he lives has gained a firm foothold. There is also Yanzhu Publishing House watching eagerly next to it.

"I see, I probably understand what President Osawa means, so the main reason why President Osawa called me here this time is"

Higashinoji didn't finish what he said. He only spoke halfway before turning to look at Osawa Aikichi.

"I hope to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with Mr. Higashino."

Osawa Akiyoshi smiled: "Instead, our Tomishima Publishing House will not be interested in the online market for the time being, and will continue to provide excellent comic works to Mr. Higashino's online comics platform."

"I see."

Tonoji nodded and breathed out lightly.

It was just as he thought.

Osawa Aikichi called him here this time mainly to maintain a cooperative relationship with him, and he did not want his nuclear warhead to accidentally jump into the arms of Iwazhu Publishing House.

but

Nuclear warhead.

This description really gave Higashikata a subtle feeling.

Maybe it’s because he hasn’t paid attention to the Japanese comics industry for too long.

He never thought that his influence in the Japanese comics industry would be so great.

"I am willing to maintain a cooperative relationship with Tomishima Publishing House."

Higashinoji picked up the juice cup, clinked it with the sake cup in Osawa Aikichi's hand, and then drank it in one gulp.

Hmm. The taste is quite good, it should be the kind of freshly squeezed juice, and the chef should have seasoned it to make the taste richer.

Just like this, Osawa Akiyoshi and Higashinoji quickly settled on long-term cooperation.

The rough textual agreement is that Higashinoji cannot change jobs for the time being and needs to continue to be the mainstay author of Tomishima Publishing House. On the contrary, Tomishima Publishing House cannot force Higashinoji to serialize comics and must prioritize the things at hand. , they will also continue to provide comic works to Higashino Studio.

The two of them hit it off immediately. If there were no witness agencies at the scene, they would probably draw up a contract immediately, sign it and be done with it.

Let's just finish the business.

Osawa Akiyoshi admired Higashinoji's attitude of not procrastinating at all.

But now that the business talk was over, Osawa Aikichi also wanted to ask Higashino about other things.

"Teacher Higashino, I heard that your studio is currently producing an animated film, right? The film is called "Spirited Away"."

"Well, production is in progress."

This matter was not news at all in the industry. Higashinoji smiled and did not hide it.

"It can be seen that Mr. Higashino is very confident in this animated film. Even the comic activities have been stopped."

Osawa Akiyoshi recalled the specific details.

"I am really confident that "Spirited Away" will become my other outstanding work besides "Naoki Hansawa"."

Higashikata said, looking at the time on the wall clock behind him.

It's been an hour since I came here, and it's already eight o'clock. I don't know how Higashino Chihaya is doing at home alone.

There is also Konoe Ryoka. I wonder if she has replied to his message.

"If you want to reach the height of "Naoki Hansawa", you'd be number one in Japan."

Osawa Aikichi was a little surprised.

He originally thought that Higashinoji's debut novel was just for practice.

But I didn't expect that the other party had already thought of being number one in Japan.

"yes."

Higashinoji smiled slightly: "He is the best in Japan."

There was no pride on his face when he said this.

It was as if he was saying something completely normal.

This made Osawa Aikichi groan and tap the table lightly a few times.

He finally saw it.

It cannot be said that Higashinoji is a person without arrogance. His arrogance has always been restrained. Although he seems to be amiable, in fact, when he comes into contact with him, he realizes that he is really that kind of genius player.

Yes.

Genius player.

Able to say things that everyone thinks are impossible to accomplish in a calm and nonchalant manner, and accomplish them

How could this not be genius?

"This is a bit difficult, Mr. Higashino."

Osawa Aikichi answered simply.

"It's difficult, I admit that, but it doesn't mean it's impossible."

Higashikata nodded.

"Spirited Away" occupied the top spot among Japanese animated films for more than ten years in its previous life, so it can't just be considered a success if it enters the top ten of Japanese animated films in his hands, right?

His goals must be higher.

So we simply set the goal of being number one in Japan.

He also doesn't think this goal is unachievable.

"I can probably understand Mr. Higashino's thoughts."

Osawa Aikichi nodded.

He originally wanted to persuade Higashinoji to put down the copy of "Spirited Away" and re-enter Tomishima Publishing House to submit a manuscript.

But now it seems that he feels that he has thought too much.

Higashikata's meaning is very clear.

I want to make the animated film "Spirited Away" to challenge Ichiban's position.

"Then I'll wait for the good news from Mr. Higashino."

Osawa Aikichi said with a smile.

The matter of "Spirited Away" ended here, Osawa Akiyoshi then brought up the matter of Hosokawa Koharu.

The general meaning is that Hosokawa Koharu is allowed to continue to stay at Higashino Studio to help with work, but after the Higashino web comic platform is truly established, Hosokawa Koharu must be allowed to return to Tomshima Publishing House.

On this point, Higashinoji doesn't have much opinion.

Because Hosokawa Koharu has been an employee of Tomishima Publishing from the beginning.

As long as she does not suffer unfair treatment, Tonoji will support her own ideas whether she should stay or go.

The two chatted and laughed, and the conversation quickly ended.

Higashinoji had something to do tomorrow, so he left in advance.

"Another number one in Japan?"

Looking at Higashinoji's leaving figure.

Osawa Aikichi sighed a little.

He never thought that Higashinoji would have such ambitions.

But from a rational point of view.

Osawa Akiyoshi feels that Higashino's idea of ​​winning the first place in Japan with his first debut film is really impossible.

Yes.

impossible.

Because it is number one in Japan.

If the number one record can be broken so casually, is it still called number one?

Moreover, this is Higashinoji’s first time creating an animated film.

How could it be possible to win first place so easily?

That's right.

Higashinoji's comic talent is indeed strong, and he can indeed write a very good story.

But animated movies are more than just a ‘story’.

Excellent background music, a theme song that is easy for others to spread word of mouth, and a beautiful soundtrack

These are all needed for animated movies.

Higashinoji is indeed a genius, but to do all of these things is simply impossible.

Osawa Akiyoshi wrote his name upside down.

Taking ten thousand steps back, even if Higashinoji could really do it all and achieve it all.

But does Higashino Studio have enough hard power?

Can you paint a scene that is touching and emotional?

What Japan's No. 1 requires is not only the gorgeousness of the picture, but also whether the painting can fully express the core of the entire work.

Apart from these factors of strength.

Every ‘first’ requires luck.

Only if he has this kind of luck standing beside Higashinoji, can he truly reach the number one position in Japan.

but.

"Too difficult."

Osawa Aikichi shook his head.

To fulfill so many demanding conditions is simply a joke.

But

Although rationally I feel that it is impossible for Higashinoji to achieve this goal.

But emotionally, Osawa Aikichi always has a feeling.

Higashino Tsukasa may be able to take the top spot at the box office in Japan with this first film.

This feeling is completely like a ghost.

Osawa Akiyoshi just somehow feels that Higashinoji can do it.

".This is really true"

Akiyoshi Osawa is kind of funny.

I just met Higashi Yesi twice, and I felt influenced by Higashi Yesi.

Maybe it was the other party's calm and unhurried feeling that gave him this illusion.

He thought to himself that no matter who it was, it would be impossible for his first work to win first place.

Every industry requires long-term experience.

If you want to soar, stand at the top of the industry from the beginning

How is that possible?

Reality is not fiction.

Osawa Aikichi shook his head and collected his thoughts at the same time.

It's almost time for him to go back. He also has work to discuss tomorrow.

but

"If Mr. Higashino is willing to cooperate with me on "Spirited Away", it's not impossible to consider it."

He murmured to himself and decided to trust Higashinoji a little bit.

After all, he is a businessman. Now that there are potential stocks in front of him, he is certainly unwilling to give up.

Osawa Aikichi made up his mind.

On the other side, Higashinoji was walking on the road, stretching from time to time.

He had a good rest today and would be able to get back to work starting tomorrow.

This was also thanks to Konoe Ryoka's cool little paws that 'massaged' his face for a long time.

When he thought of Konoe Ryoka, Tonoji couldn't help but take out his cell phone and subconsciously flipped through the text message records.

He wanted to see if Konoe Ryoka had replied to the letter.

"Really?"

Higashino looked at the reply signed "Lianghua" with a slightly surprised expression.

He thought that Konoe Ryoka was thin-skinned and probably wouldn't reply to him today.

Higashino didn't hesitate and opened the reply simply.

On the screen of the mobile phone, there is this line of words: Asi, aren't you busy making "Spirited Away"? Is getting married more important than Asi's career?

I think the other party also hesitated for a long time.

This sentence has probably been deleted and deleted quite a few times, and some parts of it are not connected to the next part.

but

Just be willing to reply.

Higashinoji replied cheerfully.

"In that case, let's wait until my animated film takes the number one spot in Japan. At that time, I can have a good talk with Lianghua about getting married. How about that?"

This is a psychological tactic.

No. 1 in Japan

This seems very difficult to ordinary people.

But for Higashinoji, there is proof that "Spirited Away" won the first place in Japan.

Konoe Ryoka obviously didn't know this.

So Higashinoji waited for about five minutes.

Konoe Ryoka over there seemed to have thought about it and sent a reply.

The reply is very simple -

There is only one paragraph——

OK.

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