Reborn In Tokyo After Picking Up Sayu Who Ran Away From Home

   Chapter 417

   The short and turbulent week passed quickly.

  The popularity of "Chainsaw Man" continues to ferment in the market, and readers are eagerly looking forward to the next issue of the weekly magazine.

   The editorial office of "Youth Undead" was busy and happy recently.

   After a few days, the results of the reader survey of "Chainsaw Man" were also successfully counted.

   is both unexpected and reasonable.

   "Chainsaw Man" is undisputedly No. 1 in the rankings.

   Even though only one episode has been released so far, it has been given the throne by those readers who fell in love with the work at first sight.

   On SNS, keywords such as "Denji", "Bocchita", and "Woman with Circle Eyes" are also spreading at a viral speed around the related topics of the work.

   Compared to traditional hot-blooded comics.

   The super expansion of "Chainsaw Man" is more interesting and humorous.

  Its sketch style is solid and simple, and the picture is full of impact.

  The plot is very simple and clear and easy to understand, there are not even any particularly complicated lines, plus the humorous baggage that is thrown quickly and accurately.

   This comic narrative method is very in line with the current communication thinking, making people want to watch the next episode as soon as possible.

   And this result is faithfully reflected in the sales of comic magazines.

  According to the internal calculations of the Undead Manga Department, the sales of this issue of "Youth Undead" totaled 650,000 copies!

   This number is hard to say whether it will increase in the future, but at least for the Undead Chuan Manga Department, this is an excellent result that has not been achieved in the past seven or eight years.

  Suzuki's editor-in-chief has been in a good mood recently, and it's very good.

  According to the information he has inquired, as one of the three manga magazines, Shogakukan, the sales volume of "Shounen Sunday" is only 700,000 copies.

  According to such a comparison, and then rounding up the sales volume of 650,000 copies a little, isn’t it too much?

   When the gap between everyone was doubled, you mocked me freely over there, and now I can touch you on my tiptoes, so I ask if you panic?

   The old editor-in-chief Suzuki became more and more joyful the more he thought about it. He came to the window with his thermos cup, reached out and opened a gap in the folding curtain, and observed the situation outside.

  The office is very busy.

   The phone calls, the reviewers review, the revised drafts revised drafts, everyone is working hard.

   This kind of faction makes people feel very energetic and think this company is good.

  It is not like that kind of small company that is idle and fishing, giving people a feeling of being sullen and about to go bankrupt.

The old editor-in-chief who saw this scene nodded in relief, put down the curtain, went back to the desk and sat down, and after drinking a sip of buckwheat tea, he put the thermos cup on the table with a bang, hehe laughed. .

  Comfortable!

   What is there to say?

   It seems that the dead trees are in spring, and the old trees are blooming?

   I never imagined that at the age when I was about to retire, I would encounter a work that is expected to become a hit.

  Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel grateful to the little girl who wrote the light novel.

  According to what Kokimura told him in detail later, the teacher "Fujimotoki" seemed to want to contribute to "Youth Jump" at first, and then the teacher "Kasumi Shiko" kept him.

   This kind of situation makes people a little helpless, but it is also human.

   After all, the size of the two houses is there, and the difference is not only a star and a half.

  As the leader in the industry, "Youth Jump" has rich resources and broad channels, which can't be described as simply as 1+1.

   Therefore, as long as you are a rookie manga artist who has a little confidence in yourself, they are basically more willing to submit to the three manga companies headed by Shueisha.

  Because of this, the editorial department of "Shonen Jump" basically receives more than 100 comic submissions every month, and there is a very sufficient room for selection.

   As a result, it has a higher audit standard, and because of the high standard, it has created a good market reputation and response, and a steady stream of popular works has emerged, thus establishing its leading position in the industry!

   This is a series of virtuous ecological cycles that increase layer by layer! There is no way to bring about this effect without any of the links.

  Work is the basis for a comic magazine to live on, and it is also the most basic vitality.

  Good works determine the upper limit of a comic magazine, and the number of works under it determines the lower limit.

   Unlike "Shounen Jump", the number of comic submissions that the editorial department of Undead Chuan can receive every month is barely less than 50 copies.

   On this basis, we must ensure the fullness of the content. Sometimes we have to put in some unsatisfactory works, but how can we compete with Yusan?

   In his long career, the old editor-in-chief Suzuki has seen this clearly, but there is nothing he can do.

   After all, those excellent comics writers have been robbed by other families, and there are only some second- and third-rate comics writers who are assigned to their own side.

   Even so, it has to be regarded as a treasure, Chunchun is the general of the dwarfs - taking the long from the short!

   However, the strong are always strong and the weak are always weak. This is the reality of society.

   Take the work "Chainsaw Man" as an example, if Kato Yusuke originally contributed "Shounen Jump".

   Even based on the basic circulation of each issue, there are 2 million copies, which means that the work can be seen and paid attention by more people.

   This is far from what "Youth Undead" can match.

  Because of this, it makes people depressed.

  The old editor-in-chief Suzuki couldn't help sighing when he thought of this, and the bitter memories of the past couldn't help but come back to his mind.

   When he was young, he also had ideals and ambitions, and he was also high-spirited.

  It was only later that the edges and corners were smoothed out by the cold reality, so that he had to become a Buddhist.

  But now, the situation is different!

   He saw a handsome dark horse!

   Own! Domesticated! Pure blood!

  Well, since it was brought by Teacher Xia Shizi, it is his own sweaty BMW!

   As for the Yusan, Shueisha (delete this article), Kodansha, and Shogakukan, sooner or later, they will be rubbed on the ground!

   Thinking of this, the old editor-in-chief even stared, raised his hand on the table and slapped it hard, and shouted with a flushed face—

   "That kind of useless guy, let's be a guy and beat them!" (That kind of useless guy, let's beat them together!)

   Just when he burst out of his hometown's Fukui accent...

  —squeak.

   Kimura, who was holding a document in his hand, just pushed the door and walked in, and saw all his actions intact.

  Kimura: "Σ(дlll),—!?"

  Suzuki: “╭(°A°`)╮,—!”

   At this moment, the air seemed to freeze suddenly…

   The two of them stared at each other with big eyes, and they were deadlocked for about ten seconds.

  The old editor-in-chief Suzuki coughed lightly, reached out and picked up his thermos cup, lowered his head and blew it twice, sipped a sip of the cold buckwheat tea, and asked in a tone:

   "...Why didn't you knock on the door when you came in?"

  Kimura opened his mouth, swallowed the phrase "knocked, you didn't hear" in his throat, and bowed his head.

   "Yes! I'm really sorry, editor-in-chief, because there is one thing you need to review, I'm really in a hurry, please forgive me!"

   His tone was respectful and full of apology, which made the old editor-in-chief calm down a bit and hummed without emotion.

   "Tell me, what's the matter."

   "It's about the sorting of Fujimoto-sensei's works."

   "Huh? This matter has already been mentioned at the meeting. According to the results of the questionnaire, "The Chainsaw Man" will be given the first place."

   "Actually, I forgot to tell you something, editor-in-chief." Kimura straightened his body and explained.

   "The first issue of this issue to be released on Monday is naturally "The Chainsaw Man", and the printing house has already arranged it. The problem is the arrangement of the next issue. There is another work that happens to be serialized for the first anniversary."

   Hearing this, the old editor-in-chief Suzuki also remembered, and suddenly said: "Oh! You are talking about that other world's "My toes are holy swords!", right? Is it already the first anniversary?"

   "Yes, the next issue is just on the first anniversary."

   "Then as usual, the first place in the next issue will be "Toe Juggernaut"."

  The old editor-in-chief Suzuki picked up the thermos cup and was about to take another sip of tea, but he smacked his mouth and put it down again, always feeling as if he smelled a foot odor.

   And Kimura asked as if confirming: "Is it really possible to arrange it like that? Editor-in-chief."

"Um-??"

   Facing the old editor-in-chief's slightly raised tone, Kimura said worriedly:

   "Although it may be that I'm overthinking it, but that Fujimoto-sensei is a rookie after all, and he is so young. I'm worried that this arrangement will not arouse his dissatisfaction and have any comments on our editorial department..."

  He paused when he said this, and then continued: "Of course, the above are just my personal assumptions. Everything is up to the editor-in-chief. If you think it is possible, I will arrange it immediately."

   "No, wait a minute."

   "Editor-in-chief?"

   "Does Fujimoto-sensei not know our rules?"

   "I'm not too sure about this, but I just think it's possible."

   "Is that so."

   After he reminded him like this, the old editor-in-chief who didn't care about it at first also reacted and couldn't help but start thinking.

  According to their internal system, although the ranking of works in each issue will be determined based on data, only the first position is often reserved for pillars or works in special periods.

Although "Chainsaw Man" has only been published for one issue, it can't be called the mainstay, but with the feat of increasing the magazine's sales by 30%, the old editor decided to support it and set it to be ranked first. resolution.

   As for the "My Uncle's Toe is the Holy Sword" just mentioned, this kind of serialization anniversary is a work in a special period, and usually enjoys the top treatment in the current period.

  In normal times, this trivial matter is not worth mentioning specially. At most, the author should be informed, but if it is placed on the new sweaty BMW, the old editor-in-chief cannot help but ignore it.

   He frowned and thought for a while, then said, "I know about this matter. Please contact Fujimoto-sensei later and explain the situation on our side."

   "Editor, do you mean to say...?"

   "Although there aren't many fans of "Toe Juggernaut", it should still enjoy the first treatment during the anniversary, and Mr. Fujimoto will be the second, and then give him the current magazine cover."

   "I understand." Kimura immediately understood, "Then I will contact Fujimoto-sensei later and explain to him the editor-in-chief of your love."

   "Well, remember to have a better attitude." The old editor-in-chief Suzuki nodded approvingly and gave an order.

   "Yes! Please don't worry!" Kimura first made a promise, and then said, "There is one more thing, it is also about Mr. Fujimoto."

"Say."

   "Yes! Actually, I was wondering if I should arrange a matchmaking person for that teacher."

   "Huh? To meet someone?" The old editor-in-chief Suzuki glanced at him and asked, "...does Mr. Fujimoto delay the draft?"

   "That's not true, just in case. After all, the teacher is a newcomer, and our magazine is a weekly magazine. There is not as much preparation time as a monthly magazine, so in terms of quality and speed..."

   Kimura didn't finish his words, but the old editor-in-chief Suzuki understood what he wanted to express.

   To say what is the most common situation in comics, then there is only one answer - procrastination!

   And the reasons for procrastinating are even more varied! Various!

   Those with a slightly lower rank have to go out to collect materials, those who are not slippery have rainy and unintentional updates, and those with a higher rank have me going to play Galgame!

   In addition, there are even more demented, such as I want to play mahjong! Or have a cold for a year...

  The more famous you are, the more you like to procrastinate! This is what the editorial department has long concluded!

   Maybe it’s because of making more money, people can’t help but start to fish…

   In response to the situation of those procrastinators who do not submit their manuscripts on time, the editorial department cannot urge them to update them, nor can they leave the content blank.

   So there is that kind of "insert cassette" tactic!

   In addition, for those famous celebrities who have become more addicted to procrastination, the editorial department has another special arrangement in addition to the "insert cassette" emergency plan.

  —that is to assign someone to be the editor in charge of those famous artists!

   It is said to be the editor in charge, but it is actually a reminder (life assistant).

   Usually the editorial office will assign a new person to this role.

   On the one hand, it can urge drafts, and on the other hand, it can be used as a newcomer to hone life. It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone!

   After all, for those famous artists, you can neither fight nor scold, the only thing you can do is to coax the other party to paint.

  Otherwise, what should I do if I make the boss feel bad and have to suspend the publication? So it's a pretty tough job.

   The old editor-in-chief was also apprehensive when he thought of this. Although the Fujimoto tree teacher has not had a similar situation yet, just like Kimura said, I am afraid of anything!

   Not to mention that the other party is still a high school student just like that teacher Xia Shizi! Even more uncertainty inside!

   "…Do you have any recommendations for this? Kimura."

   "It's not there yet, but if you think it's necessary, I'll pay attention to this matter immediately and make sure to find the right person as soon as possible!"

  Kimura patted his chest and said, his face full of determination to overcome all odds.

   The old editor-in-chief Suzuki looked at him with a strange expression, and suddenly realized that this middle-aged man who likes to fish is a little different.

   This discovery made him a little surprised, but also somewhat relieved, so he nodded approvingly, a satisfied smile appeared on his face, and said yes.

   "Then it's hard work for you, let's look for it first."

  The matter is settled...

  …

   (8/10 of the underwriting progress, and it will be counted later...)

   Thank you for the rewards of 【Waves and Waves】 and 【Jet Black Flame Envoy】.

   (end of this chapter)