Chapter 294: Tomie
This manga artist named Junji Ito is still an authentic newcomer, but in the future he will be a master of horror manga, and his masterpiece will be created and played "Tomie" in two years!
Junji Ito is still a student, and the reason why he submitted to Tianxia this time must be to seize such a rare opportunity. It's true that not only are there few horror comics now, but also rare publications dedicated to serializing horror comics, and Junji Ito's goal and hobby have always been horror comics since he was a child, so he naturally won't let go of such a rare opportunity.
Perhaps in Junji Ito's view, with the influence of Zhao Chen and Tianxiasha, this new publication will definitely become the NO1 of horror publications in the future, and it is in an absolutely overwhelming way, which is what prompted him to contribute.
However, he is still a student after all, and he doesn't have as much time as a full-time cartoonist, so he can only use the manuscripts he has drawn before. It's just that in this way, I don't have much confidence in my heart.
It's a pity that Zhao Chen just knows his name and the meaning behind it, to put it bluntly, as long as there is Junji Ito, then it is enough to become the cartoonist of this horror publication, how can Zhao Chen let it go, even if he really can't look down on the original manuscript sent by Junji Ito this time!
Naturally, there was some information about Junji Ito on the manuscript, including his contact number, and Zhao Chen did not hesitate and directly dialed Junji Ito's contact number. Just because he smelled a little wind, it seems that the Holy Alliance also beat up the idea of creating a horror publication, but for some reason he has not immediately made up his mind. In this way, if it is too late, it is impossible to say that Junji Ito will be snatched away by the opponent.
"Hello, is this Junji Ito?"
"I am, I don't know who you are?" Junji Ito picked up the phone with obvious confusion in his tone. Because it was an unfamiliar phone number.
"I'm Zhao Chen, I just happened to read your original comic manuscript!"
"Nani!" When Junji Ito heard the word Zhao Chen, he was stunned, he never thought that it would be Zhao Chen who called, but he still carefully confirmed: "You are really Master Zhao Chen?" ”
A smile appeared on the corner of Zhao Chen's mouth, and he said jokingly: "If there is no other cartoonist with the same name." I think so! ”
"Why would Master Zhao Chen call me?" Junji Ito said secretly in his heart, but he couldn't figure it out, he couldn't figure it out, could it be that his original manuscript was very good, it seemed to be very average!
"Master Zhao Chen, do you have anything to do with me?"
"That's right, I've read the original manuscript you handed over, and although it doesn't meet the requirements for receiving it, I think your painting style is quite realistic. Perfect for horror comics. Zhao Chen thought about it for a while, but decided to tell the truth, the original manuscript submitted by Junji Ito this time can only be said to be ordinary, and it does not meet the requirements of serialization.
"I see! However, the original manuscript was the finished product that I drew when I was in high school, and the main reason was that I didn't have enough time, so I had to use it instead. But I'm really happy to hear Master Zhao Chen's comments! ”
The corners of Junji Ito's mouth moved. The excitement on his face could not be concealed.
"Ito-sensei, I heard you're still a student?"
"yes. So not so much time! ”
"So, I happen to have an outline of a horror manga and character modeling, I wonder if Ito-sensei is interested? Of course, in view of the lack of time for Mr. Ito, I will ask an assistant to assist Mr. Ito, and you can rest assured as for the treatment! ”
Junji Ito listened and listened. There is a feeling of being hit by a pie, I am just a newcomer who has not yet debuted, although I like to conceive horror comics since the first grade of primary school, but the other party is the famous master Zhao Chen! This is quite unscientific no matter how you look at it, and it makes Junji Ito feel like he has fallen into a dream.
"Really?"
"Of course it's true. What does Mr. Ito think? ”
"This, that's great!"
"That's good, Ito-sensei is free someday, we can meet, and by the way, you can also take a look at the outline of this work!"
Zhao Chen had a smile on his face, as long as he came, he didn't want to think about leaving, he was completely sure of this.
"Tomorrow, yes, I'll be free tomorrow!" Junji Ito looked at the sky and had to cancel his plan to go today, but he still set it for tomorrow, so the sooner the better.
"Okay, then tomorrow, here's the address!" This is also hopeful for Zhao Chen, because the bimonthly issue of horror comics will start soon, and there is not much time for cartoonists to prepare.
After Junji Ito put down the phone, the excitement on his face still did not disappear, but he nervously pinched the inside of his arm, and the next moment the severe pain made him scream in pain.
The next day, Junji Ito got up early in the morning, put on what he thought was the most formal outfit, and checked the mirror for a while before reluctantly leaving.
Just looking at his appearance, Junji Ito can be said to be a handsome guy, which is a very precious animal for a bunch of sloppy male manga artists. Especially after wearing glasses, that temperament is simply a copy of the eyed brother Mu Du Gongyan in "Slam Dunk".
Especially in the case of Yoshihiro Tomiyatsu, Junji Ito is simply handsome, and his height, appearance and temperament are obviously exposed.
Junji Ito took the train to Tokyo, and went straight to Chiyoda Ward and looked at the Tianxia Society in front of him.
After a long time, Junji Ito straightened his clothes a little nervously, and stepped into it after feeling that there was nothing wrong.
"Hello, sir, may I ask you what is the matter?" Junji Ito is obviously a dead house.,After entering the world society, he didn't even have the courage to ask people.,So he was noticed by the lady sitting on the side.,And politely spoke out.。
"This, that, I'm Junji Ito, is Master Zhao Chen here?" Looking at the beautiful beauty in professional clothes in front of him, Junji Ito was nervous to death, and his voice was a little low.
The lady sitting on the stage had a bright eye and looked at him with a somewhat strange look. He naturally knew that Zhao Chen was going to meet someone today, but he didn't expect to be so young. In her opinion, even if the person who can be met by Zhao Chen is downcast now, he must have a great future in the future.
"Yes, the boss is in the living room right now, but I'll have to wait a little longer, he's talking to Fukumoto-sensei right now!"
"Oh, then I'll wait here!" When Junji Ito heard Mr. Fukumoto, the name of Nobuyuki Fukumoto subconsciously appeared in his mind, which is really a relatively rare surname, and it is also Nobuyuki Fukumoto who is famous in the manga circle.
For Nobuyuki Fukumoto, Junji Ito naturally admires it, because Nobuyuki Fukumoto is not only a well-known cartoonist, but also the only cartoonist in Tianxia who has become famous without cooperating with Zhao Chen!
"Mr. Fukumoto, it's better to be a little vague here to give the reader more mystery! And there's a little more suspense here. For the rest, you can discuss with your editor, this "Legend of the Fighting Cards" has a better beginning than the previous one, and it seems that you are getting more and more familiar with it! ”
In the living room, after looking at a stack of manuscripts, Zhao Chen thought for a while, and casually pointed to a few flaws in a few places, of course, he used a consultative tone! Now Nobuyuki Fukumoto is already a well-known cartoonist, and he is not comparable to the previous comic newcomer, so naturally he can't engage in a fight.
Nobuyuki Fukumoto listened patiently and did not refute, but continued to chat with Zhao Chen for a while before saying goodbye and leaving!
The reason why Nobuyuki Fukumoto came to Zhao Chen this time was actually to ask Zhao Chen to review his new work, and he believed that Zhao Chen's vision and ability would definitely help.
Of course, the most important thing is that the current "Young SORA" puts too much pressure on him, far from being comparable to the previous two years, he has a headache just by looking at the name of the comic serialized on it, and even he himself is not completely sure that he can continue to serialize on it, so he will not hesitate to ask Zhao Chen for advice in order to improve the quality.
After seeing Nobuyuki Fukumoto leave, Junji Ito walked towards the living room a little nervously, and the appearance of the walk was not much different from that of a zombie, as if there was a flood beast in front of him.
"Sit here, Ito-sensei!" Seeing Junji Ito's figure, Zhao Chen stood up and pointed to the chair opposite.
Junji Ito did it carefully, but he was nervous and speechless.
"Ito-sensei, let's take a look at the outline and character modeling of this work first!"
His own employee respectfully handed over the drink, and Zhao Chen saw that Junji Ito was so nervous, so he had to make a long story short and handed the briefcase to Junji Ito. (To be continued......)