Among the male editors, Suzuki Koshiro is the chief editor, so it is naturally impossible to do those manual jobs, so Yuo Kojima, a newcomer, has become a free laborer.

Later, Yuo Kojima was so tired and out of breath that he didn't have to move a few stacks of comic books, so he simply ran to the gym. As a result, I became addicted all of a sudden, and I couldn't stop at all, so I became the macho man I am today.

After the two of them met, Qin Han also joked with him, saying: "The combination of our team of editors and cartoonists can be regarded as a rare existence in "Flowers and Dreams". ”

Walking into the café and sitting down opposite Yuo Kojima, Qin Han ordered himself a caramel latte, and then the two of them began to discuss the problem of work.

"Mr. Qin Han, regarding the serial date of "Beautiful Girl of Light HC", now the editorial department is tentatively set, and there are two choices. One is the second half of December published on the 20th of this month, and the other is the first half of January published on the 5th of next month. Which one do you think is better? ”

Although, in general, magazines are more powerful in front of cartoonists. However, for "Flowers and Dreams", Qin and Han are a big Buddha that is not too much to burn incense even if it is offered every day. Therefore, the editorial department gave Qin Han a considerable choice, and even his own comics were serialized from that issue, and he was able to choose by himself.

Kojima Yuo continued: "Teacher Qin Han, if I personally suggest it, it is more appropriate to arrange it to start serialization on the fifth of next month. After all, the 20th of this month is published, which is too close to Christmas. ”

Christmas is a big business opportunity, and it is the time of the year when the people of Dongying have the strongest desire to spend and the easiest time to pay out.

However, not all goods will usher in a big increase in sales at Christmas.

For example, newspapers and magazines are everyday cultural consumer goods.

No reader would say that I usually buy one magazine per issue and two to celebrate at Christmas.

Even, sometimes because of the publicity and promotion of other products, it will also have a certain impact on the sales of such goods.

In order to buy a manga monograph that is newly released during the Christmas season and is being promoted wildly, you may not be able to buy the manga magazines that you are used to buying on weekdays.

After all, it doesn't matter if a magazine misses an issue. After that, borrowing someone else's book, buying a second-hand magazine, reading an electronic version, or even buying a single book to make up for it in the future are all feasible options.

And those comic book books that come with various limited peripherals during the Christmas period.,Missed.,After that, it's gone.。

"Christmas, ......" Qin Han remembered last year's Christmas.

At that time, his "Dragon Sakura" had just released its first single volume, and along with many best-selling manga, it was fighting in the midst of a tragic Christmas sales season. With the efforts of himself and the editorial department, he finally made a big start, laying the foundation for the continued hot sales of "Dragon Sakura" in the future.

But this year's Christmas, there is nothing to do with Qin Han - at most, let "Oriental Gensokyo Story" participate in the Christmas promotion on the Steam platform.

"Midfield Core" has just been serialized for a month, and it is still very early to publish a single book. "Pretty Girl of Light HC" can't even see a movie.

Although this Christmas, Qin Han was able to have a lighter and happier time, but after thinking about it, he decided to put "Beautiful Girl of Light HC" in the second issue of "Flowers and Dreams" in December, as the stage for the first serial debut.

He believes that with his current popularity and fans' expectations for "Pretty Girl of Light HC", Christmas will not have much impact on magazine sales.

Moreover, making "Pretty Girl of Light HC" go on the market earlier can also boost the promotion of "Madoka Magical Girl".

This more orthodox magical girl manga can also be part of the "misunderstanding publicity" project of "Madoka Magical Girl".

The two works are also through the hands of Qin and Han, and when the time comes, after reading the orthodox magical girl comics that promote pure positive energy, the audience's expectations for "Madoka Magical Girl" will definitely form a thinking inertia.

And in the end, after learning the truth, the audience's discussion will erupt more intensely.

"Madoka Magical Girl" is scheduled to be broadcast on TBS in early January. If "Pretty Girl of Light HC" chooses to start serialization on January 5 next year, then there will not be enough time at all.

The dissemination of the work, as well as the brewing and fermentation of the discussion, all take time.

"I think it's more appropriate to start serializing on the 20th of this month. If the editorial office can arrange it, it will be set at this time. Qin Han said.

Kojima Yuo nodded while jogging down Qin Han's words with a notepad: "Well, I understand, Teacher Qin Han." There should be no problem with this arrangement, and I will check back to the editorial office later. ”

After determining the serial time, the two of them implemented some other trivial things in their work one by one. The work and other work things have been explained, and the time is not early, and the sky outside has completely darkened.

"Teacher Qin Han, how about we go have a drink together?"

"Okay." Qin Han thought about it for a while, and then agreed to Kojima Yuo's invitation.

The serialization time of a manga is several years. For such a long period of time, if the relationship between a cartoonist and an editor is not good, then such a work experience can be a nightmare.

One of the reasons why "Weekly Shonen Jump" was able to catch up and become the king of the Toei manga industry was that in addition to the various innovative systems that the industry talked about, the good cooperative relationship between editors and manga artists was also one of the important reasons.

Aside from well-known examples like Kazuhiko Torishima and Akira Toriyama, most of the relationships between JUMP's editors and manga artists are good. The entire editorial department has always adhered to the creed of "treating cartoonists as family".

Many impoverished newcomers in the manga industry often take people to a good meal without saying anything after they come to JUMP.

As a cartoonist, Qin Han understands the importance of building a good relationship with his editor-in-charge. Since Yuo Kojima has been invited, he doesn't have anything important to do, so naturally he won't refuse.

The two got up and left the café, and Qin Han sent a message to Yui Aragaki and told her to eat out at night.

"Teacher Qin Han, do you want to send an email to your girlfriend?" Kojima asked curiously.

Qin Han just smiled and nodded.

Kojima Yuo said with envy: "It's really good...... It's a pity that because of my work, I haven't had the opportunity to meet the girl I like. ”

"There are so many women in the editorial department, and most of the cartoonists who contribute to "Flowers and Dreams" are women. Don't you even like one of them? Qin Hanqi said.

"Don't mention it, Teacher Qin Han. You'll know when the annual meeting is held early next year. ”