Chapter 20 Signing a contract with the New Dream Society

"Oh? Show me. Koyanagi said with a smile and took the novel handed over by August Nagato. The cover of the novel is very small and fresh, concise and beautiful flowers and plants, with a seven-star ladybug attached to it, and a large blank space next to it, on which the name of the book is simply written - Wind Worm.

However, judging from this somewhat inexplicable name, Koyanagi has no way of telling what the book is about. Most of the novels and comics are the same, and you can see a rough idea from the name, but there are also some novels and comics that can't be seen at all, such as the one in Koyanagi's hand at this time.

Koyanagi is not in a hurry to make an evaluation, if the name of this book is very bad, then there is no doubt about it, but it is precisely because of this that even if the name is bad, it can be published, which undoubtedly shows one thing, that is, the content of this novel must be very special, or very exciting, otherwise it would not have been published at all.

Koyanagi opened the book.

As with Japanese novels in general, the book does not begin with a direct focus on the subject as Koyanagi's "Slave to Money".

I saw the first line read:

I can't catch it, I can't see it, I can't hold it, I can only feel it quietly, it runs away from my bosom, flies, and goes away, and it's undoubtedly sad, it's painful, it's hard to accept. There are many things in this world that can be saved, and there are many things that cannot be saved. Time is irretrievable, I know, I know this deeply, and it is far away at this time, just like the irretrievable time, which is still gone.

The beautiful words in the first line made Xiao Yanagi hold his breath slightly, as if he could immerse his heart in it and calm down in an instant.

Koyanagi didn't stop, and continued to read, the second line:

Just like the happy times in the past, they are over after all, they are irretrievable and stay, and time is inexorably moving forward, like the wheel of history, no one can stand in front of it. Its departure was over, and I was powerless to resist, but at that time, I didn't realize that I was still on the verge of no return.

Naruto sawa also. This is the name of the protagonist of this novel, and judging by the name, it seems to be a boy.

As he continued to watch, Xiaoyanagi gradually understood the meaning of the wind play insect, but it was a little wrong, the insect could be regarded as a Naruto insect, but who was the wind? The dead cat? Or the little bird that struggled out of his arms? Or rather, all the irretrievable? Or is it fate?

This book is about the life of the protagonist Naruto Shaya during the last period of his life. Although the beginning of the novel is full of sad, painful moans. Moan,Almost endless pouring,But as Koyanagi continues to watch,,The life of the protagonist Naruto Zeya,Begin to become colorful.,Friends,**,Beautiful girl,Funny plots,Interesting clips,But when these expressions are made,Sadness follows。

Narusawa is also destined to leave this world, and the aggravation of the disease makes him powerless to resist. Hope is shattered in an instant, boredom returns again, and suffocating pain appears again.

All the humor turned into sadness. It makes people sigh at the impermanence of fate and the indescribable grievances.

Even at the end of the novel, the protagonist's struggles still do not make the situation better. As it was written at the beginning, a qiē is irretrievable, including those creatures who escaped, including him.

At the end of the story, it ends with the death of Naruto Sawaya.

Before Koyanagi knew it, he had finished reading the novel.

"Whew." Koyanagi feels that his mind has sunk into it, although this novel is simply too "depressed", but it is undeniable that this novel is really exciting, very able to regulate people's emotions, high or low, and this is something that Koyanagi can't do.

"How...... What do you think? This novel. Nagato August had been waiting beside him, watching Koyanagi close the book, and hurriedly asked cautiously.

"The story is good, but it's so sad," Koyanagi said......, "it's painful and helpless, and it's a sadness that it's futile." There was no hope at all. ”

"Is it too gloomy?" Nagato said, "However, I don't think it's so gloomy, and there is hope for a new life in many places...... Page 22, page 52, page 55, page 66......"

"I know that, but it's like a drop in the bucket, it doesn't do much at all, it only exacerbates the gloomy tone. I thought you did it on purpose......"

"No...... I don't think it should be too sad to design it that way. ”

Koyanagi shook his head and said, "Although this is the case, the effect is not very obvious, and for me, it is not at all. However, this novel of yours is very good, although I don't want to say this, but I have to admit that it is indeed ......"

Listening to the affirmative words, Nagato August laughed lightly and said in a low voice: "Thank you Koyanagi-kun for your appreciation, by the way, if you can, can you also show me Koyanagi-kun's works?" ”

Koyanagi looked at the eagerness in Nagato's eyes, and knew that she really wanted it, so he shook his head and said: "My novel, only the one that has just been submitted and won the award, if you don't dislike it, when it is published, I will give you a copy." ”

"Is that so, then thank you really Koyanagi-kun." Nagato August said happily.

At this moment, the class bell rang, and Koyanagi said, "It's already class, let's go." ”

"Okay."

Soon came to the class, because of the gray style of the novel, Koyanagi was still a little melancholy at this time, and his expression was a little gloomy, but it seemed that it was because of this that the whole person exuded a unique temperament from the inside out, which made people feel subconsciously wanted to pity - of course, this is due to the maternal instinct of the girls, and it is naturally not for boys.

The girls in the class feel that the current Koyanagi classmates seem to be more attractive, even in class, there are many little girls secretly staring at him.

This undoubtedly caused the indignation of the boys in the class, and suddenly became angry with the enemy, thinking viciously in his heart, this guy Koyanagi, who occupies the beautiful embryo of Shiina Mashiro, and Misaki Uii in the next class, is it just that, and he doesn't even let go of other girls? Deliberately pretending to be so melancholy, who is this bastard......

Even though I think about it, it is difficult to put it into action. After all, Koyanagi's size is still very intimidating.

As soon as class ended, a few girls ran over to ask for warmth.

This was naturally not the case before, and this kind of enthusiasm made Koyanagi a little uncomfortable, although he was a little reluctant, but he was still stuffed with a lot of food, chocolates, biscuits, juice and the like.

"What the hell is going on?" Xiaoyanagi is a little confused, but giving something to himself means that he is very popular? Thinking of this, it is a matter of course.

The boy sitting in front of Koyanagi-kun is called Jupiter, and like ordinary Japanese high school students, he is decent, not too ugly in appearance, and belongs to the kind of slightly handsome level. At this time, he quietly looked back at Xiao Yanagi and put those things away as a matter of course, and couldn't help gritting his teeth with some jealousy: "Why didn't she send me things when I had a childhood sweetheart, didn't send me a lunch, and didn't go back with me...... It's all a lie in the animation. But why did this guy receive so many things? ”

Koyanagi looked up at Jupiter, his muttering voice was very small, and he didn't hear it, but he looked at him with resentment, and asked, "Are you hungry?" In the mood for a bite to eat? ”

"No, I'm not hungry......" Jupiter was stunned for a moment, replied, and then turned his head.

Koyanagi shrugged his shoulders, a little unclear.

After a few more classes, when it was time to get out of school, Koyanagi didn't stop and went home directly, buying what Mahaku asked for on the way.

Returning to Qingxuanju, Xiaoyanagi came to the third floor, and now Zhenbai had already gotten up and was painting, watching Xiaoyanagi come back, he immediately pounced.

"Koyanagi-kun, you're finally back...... I'm so hungry......" Mahaku said with some grievances.

"Haven't you eaten all day?" Koyanagi asked.

"Yes." Mashiro nodded, looking at the bento in Koyanagi's hand with longing.

"Well, I bought it at a convenience store." Koyanagi handed over the heated bento and said, "You can't do this, even if you don't have anything to eat, there are instant noodles and ramen downstairs, which can be eaten by soaking......"

"I'm not going to do it." Mahaku said as a matter of course.

"......" Xiaoyanagi was speechless, she didn't know what to say, looking at Mashiro's serious appearance, it could be seen that she wasn't joking, I'm afraid she really won't get it.

"I'll teach you next time."

"Good!"

"In addition to bento, there are a lot of snacks, and I have them in addition to what I want, Koyanagi-kun is really good."

"Ah, those, I didn't buy those."

"Didn't Koyanagi-kun buy it?"

"Those were given by the classmates."

"A classmate sent it?"

"Well...... Given to me. ”

"Why did you give it to Koyanagi-kun? I'm sick, and no one gives it to me......"

"Perhaps...... You want me to pass it on to you. ”

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Great! What a nice person in the class! ”

"Eat slowly, don't talk, be careful of choking...... Uh, it's late, drink some water. Looking at Shiina Mashiro, who didn't look like a normal lady eating at all, Koyanagi couldn't help but sigh that the power of hunger was really huge.

Suddenly remembering something, Koyanagi took out his phone and made a call.

"Oh my God...... Koyanagi-kun, you finally answered my call. The voice of Uejima's editor came from across the phone.

"I'm in class, so I can't call you, can I?" Xiao Yanagi said as a matter of course, there is no real reason why he forgot to be ashamed in the slightest, which is very reasonable......

"Ah, I'm sorry...... I'm so anxious, sorry. Uejima Qingyu, who was on the other side of the phone, was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously apologized, but when he said this, he faintly felt that something was wrong.

"It's okay." Koyanagi said generously: "There are other things about my manuscript, so let's talk about it now." ”

"Okay, congratulations to Koyanagi-kun, won the first place in this Dream Story, this week's Sunday, there will be a related banquet, some reporters will also be on the spot, if you can, please appear in formal clothes, the prize money of five million in the novel award will also be hit on your card, as long as you confirm and communicate with us, of course, there will be tax deductions...... There is also a printing process, which is already underway, and as soon as the Sunday banquet is completed, it will be sold in various bookstores. In terms of royalties, there are specific contracts, and I have to wait for you to confirm with me, which must be completed within this week, otherwise it will not be published and officially sold ......," said Uejima Qingyu on the other side of the phone.

"I see, now I'll go over." Koyanagi said.

"No, now that I'm off work and I'm at home, I'd better go over in person and ......give me the address," Uejima said.

"Oh, too." Koyanagi gave the address to Uejima Seitama.

An hour later, Uejima Qingyu came to Qingxuanju and signed a contract with Koyanagi.

Everything else is nonsense, with a focus on royalties, and the result after the negotiation is 15%. In other words, by selling a book, Koyanagi will be able to get 15% of the price of the book. Pre-tax, of course.

In addition, there is a three-year contract signed with the New Dream Society, during which no manuscripts can be submitted to other publishers, otherwise it will be treated as a breach of contract, but for a newcomer, this is a necessary condition.

Koyanagi did not object, so he signed the contract. 15% tax is very rare for a newcomer. If it is domestic, it is usually 5%-8% of the pit price, even in Japan, and only a small number of conscientious publishers will give such a price.

In Japan, the price of traditional novels is generally higher, usually around 2ooo yen. And the average light novel is priced at around 5oo yen.

And for newcomers, there is not much difference in sales between the two. This is also the reason why Koyanagi chose traditional novels.

But...... The premise must be a big sale, otherwise whether it is 2ooo yen a copy or 5ooo yen a copy, if it can't be a big seller, then a qiē is a useless ride.

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