Urashima, the editor-in-chief, looked at it and felt that something was wrong.

At the end of the day, he raised his head in astonishment; "That dragon suit man is actually the male protagonist Komimen Kensuke?"

Yes, the editor-in-chief of Urashima did not expect it at all.

And the most important thing is - as the male protagonist, Kensuke Komimen is actually a poisonous tongue, black-bellied, money-loving, greedy and lustful person.

This completely subverts the editor-in-chief Urashima's perception of the role of 'male protagonist'.

But—

"It's really interesting!" Urashima, the editor-in-chief, looked at Kensuke Komimon, who was using the media, the masses, and the police scandal to make all the tricks, and his eyes showed a look of discovering a treasure.

Yes, it's really interesting.

As the male protagonist, Kensuke Komimen did not wave the banner of justice at every turn like other lawyer manga heroes, or refute the other party in court, but used a lot of off-the-plate tricks.

This kind of male protagonist is very novel, really novel.

Kensuke Komeimen seems to have nothing to do with words like justice and court.

Especially looking at Komeimon Kensuke's sentence 'Justice can be bought with money, go and get the money.' At the time, the editor-in-chief of Urashima also nodded secretly.

Interesting plot, particularly interesting interaction between the hero and heroine, and very standard Japanese black humor-

Urashima editor-in-chief thought that the male protagonist of Tsukasa Higashino's manga was not very good... But now it seems... He was completely wrong.

The actor Kensuke Komimen has been portrayed very successfully, but he looks like a real person.

Under the operation of Kensuke Komito in the manga, the Japanese court, under the pressure of public opinion, sent the case back to the Tokyo District Court for a new trial.

Will Kensuke Komimen be able to successfully clear the suspicion of being a murderer in Pingkura? What kind of development will it take after that?

And the editor-in-chief of Urashima also noticed a detail.

That is, is Pingcang a murderer? Is it right or wrong for Kensuke Komito and Tomoko Daisa to save him?

This point is not given in the comics, and it can also be regarded as a foreshadowing.

The editor-in-chief of Urashima watched it with relish, and subconsciously wanted to turn to the next page.

"Finished? Without? ”

Urashima editor-in-chief was stunned.

Is that all there is to it in fifty pages? Shouldn't it?

And...

Editor-in-chief Urashima put down "Winner is Justice" in his hand with unfinished thinking, and raised his head to look at Hosokawa Koharu: "It's really well drawn, but isn't this a professional type of manga?" Edited by Hosokawa. ”

Oh, yes.

Isn't this "Winner is Justice" a professional type of manga?

And it's still a very orthodox professional type comic.。

"Well, but this comic is really good." Hosokawa Koharu nodded: "I judge that with Higashino-sensei's drawing skills and plot shaping ability, it is no problem at all to serialize this manga in "Bad Cold". ”

She didn't say anything else, so she bit to death that "Winner is Justice" could be serialized in "Bad Cold".

“... Well... Outstanding indeed. Urashima, the editor-in-chief, agrees with Hosokawa Koharu on this point.

If "Winner is Justice" wasn't outstanding, he wouldn't have been completely fascinated.

And you must know that this is just a draft storyboard, and the characters and plots on it are all drawn with pencils, and this look and feel will naturally be much worse than the original manuscript.

Tsukasa Higashino's original manuscript has a very magical charm, which is why it has been nicknamed 'Higashino-sensei's magic' by countless readers.

In Tsukasa Higashino's original manuscripts, you seem to feel the joys and sorrows of the characters, you can smell the aroma of the food in the manga, and you can taste them.

In addition, the plot of "Winner is Justice" is absolutely excellent!

The ups and downs, the pace is fast, there is a sense of urgency to end, and then people can't wait to continue reading the next episode.

I have the feeling that I just watched the first episode of "Midnight Bell" before.

However, at that time, "Midnight Bell", the more afraid I was, the more I wanted to watch it.

And "The Winner is Justice" is the plot is urgent, advancing layer by layer, almost not giving people a breath, and the feeling of wanting to watch it in one go.

In addition, Higashino-sensei should be the first time to draw a professional type of manga.

Thinking of this, the editor-in-chief of Urashima couldn't help but scratch his head again.

How can this author know everything, he knows a little bit about everything...

To be honest, there have been many readers who have sent fan letters to Tsukasa Higashino, asking him if he can do anything but have children.

At that time, the editor-in-chief of Urashima just laughed and didn't take it seriously.

And then it seems that this may really have some credibility.

Urashima's editor-in-chief groaned, and just wanted to flip through this "Winner is Justice" again and reminisce about the plot.

And then—

He heard Hosokawa Koharu's very nervous voice: "Urashima editor-in-chief... Do you think that "Winner is Justice" cannot be serialized? ”

Belch?

Urashima's editor-in-chief was puzzled by the other party's nervous voice.

Yes? This quality is completely ready to be serialized in "Bad Cold", why would Hosokawa Koharu ask such words that have no common sense at all?

He looked up, but before he could speak, he was preempted by Hosokawa Koharu.

"Editor-in-Chief Urashima, I think you should think about it again."

"......" Urashima editor-in-chief.

Feeling the nervousness in Hosokawa Koharu's eyes, the editor-in-chief of Urashima was a little amused.

But soon he straightened his attitude and replied: "The quality of the comic "Winner is Justice" is not at all a problem with the serialization of "Evil Cold". Edit Hosokawa, you don't have to be nervous. ”

And...

"Editor Hosokawa, are you underestimating the value of you and Higashino-sensei to our company?"

Urashima, the editor-in-chief, patted Hosokawa Koharu on the back and said in a serious tone: "Don't say that the quality of the manga "Winner is Justice" has far exceeded my expectations... Even if Higashino-sensei does come up with a work that is not very good, I will seriously consider putting it in serialization. ”

Yes.

After all, Tsukasa Higashino was the author of the pillar manga of Urashima Publishing House before, even if he really came up with some works that were not very good, it would be no problem to open a back door for him and arrange a serialization.

That's the value of Tsukasa Higashino.

He also has that value.

Whether it is "Lonely Foodie", which is being serialized and tormenting countless people's stomach bags at night, or "Midnight Bell", which has ended, but is still famous.

These are the values that Tsukasa Higashino brings to Urashima Publishing.

As a result, the publisher will also tolerate many of Higashino's actions to the fullest.

"And so do you, editor Hosokawa." Urashima's editor-in-chief encouraged: "I think you seem to lack self-confidence, is it because you have just joined the company for more than half a year?" ”

He waved his hand: "But you don't have to worry about it at all, you can find Mr. Higashino's thousand-mile horse, you are indispensable, and you are also a famous editor in our editorial department." ”

Yes, whether it's Tsukasa Higashino or Koharu Hosokawa, Urashima Publishing is not willing to lose one of them.

It's just a serial spot.,Of course, it's going to be arranged for Tsukasa Higashino.。

Hosokawa Koharu is really thinking too much.

Listening to the words of the editor-in-chief of Urashima, Hosokawa Koharu was a little moved, because she had been in the company for more than half a year, and in the first few months, she was basically called by her seniors.

She doesn't even have her own author, so she can only read books every day and take materials, waiting for the publishing house to send her a comic author when she is in a good mood that day.

She also never felt the respect and care of her seniors... Even if there is, it was won by Tsukasa Higashino, who has always put her posture in the editorial department very low.

This is also the helplessness of the new editor.

At this time, when she heard that the editor-in-chief of Urashima cared so much about herself, she was naturally a little moved.

But moving is moving, work is work, Hosokawa Koharu still asked with some hesitation: "But... Can it really work? Isn't Bad Cold the standard horror comic magazine? "Winner is Justice" is a professional type of comic, is there no problem with this serialization? ”

In the face of her question, the editor-in-chief of Urashima showed a funny expression.

Hosokawa Koharu's question is actually a standard 'newcomer question'.

"Editor Hosokawa, before asking this question, you have to think about the nature of our Urashima publishing house."

What is the nature of Urashima Press?

Hosokawa Koharu just thought about it and understood what Urashima meant.

Uradao Publishing House is a standard for-profit publishing house, and everything operates with profit as the core.

In other words, as long as there is something that can make money, then anything can be done.

Not to mention that Tsukasa Higashino draws a manga of the professional type.

Even if he draws a daily comic of falling in love, as long as he can make money, he can be on "Bad Cold".

The people above don't care about you or anything, they just look at whether you can show your performance and meet this year's targets.

The editor-in-chief of Urashima took a sip of tea and explained, "And, editor Hosokawa, have you ever seen a publishing house that has driven its own signature authors out? ”

As he spoke, he took another sip of water and joked, "Maybe Mr. Higashino has been dug up by those guys from Fuji Publishing House now, and we have to protect him." ”

"Uh... That's not necessary. Mr. Higashino has actually been dug up today. ”

"What?!"

Ahem, cough, cough –

Urashima's indifferent expression suddenly couldn't hold back, he raised his head and looked at Hosokawa Koharu with a 'you serious' expression.

"It's really being dug up." Hosokawa Koharu added: "Just now, he called me. ”

"The people from Fuji Press?" Urashima was half choked to death, but quickly put down his cup and asked.

"Yes."

All right! Those bastards!

I'll just make a joke.

I didn't expect this group of people to really do it!

"They must have opened a lot of good treatment for Higashino-sensei... No, we also have to improve Higashino-sensei's salary. And Sadako's peripheral production work... It's all going to have to be early. ”

Urashima's editor-in-chief muttered to himself, apparently hating Fuji Press.

The most important thing is -

He turned to look at Hosokawa Koharu: "Higashino-sensei won't agree, right?" ”

"Higashino-sensei didn't agree... But if there is no serialization quota..."Hosokawa Koharu is a little uncertain.

yes, if you don't even have a serialization qualification, then it's really uncertain whether Tsukasa Higashino will continue to stay at Urashima Press.

"Give! Of course you have to give it! Hosokawa edit! Give Higashino-sensei a call now! Serialization qualifications are available. ”

The editor-in-chief of Urashima did not hesitate, and even urged Hosokawa Koharu.

But he quickly thought of something again, so he added: "There is also the matter of Higashino-sensei's cooperation contract... I thought about it, and an old author like Mr. Higashino naturally wants to improve his salary. ”

Fuji Publishing has raised its salary, and Urashima Publishing naturally can't do nothing.

At least the sincerity has to be taken out.

And with this particularly interesting "Winner is Justice"... Maybe "Bad Cold" can suppress "Trembling" on the side of Fuji Press?

The editor-in-chief of Urashima has even thought about the title of the promotion advertorial in the magazine in the future-

"Winner is Justice" once again suppressed all the comics under Fuji Press, is Fuji Press in decline?

not only suppressed this peer who likes to dig people, but also raised Tsukasa Higashino at the same time.

Why not!?

And most importantly... It's not just "Winner is Justice".

Now Hosokawa Koharu is not clear to him.

In fact, the animated OVA of "Midnight Bell" is already a confirmed matter.

And the sponsor is also the Japanese electronics industry giant - Sharp Corporation.

This is the first time that the other party has sponsored a manga OVA.,The animation made must be a big production.,It happens to be in the season with the "Shadow Man" that Shumoto Fuji finished as early as Fuji Press.。

Let's see if your "Shadowman" Blu-ray disc sells better, or our "Midnight Bell" Blu-ray disc sells better!

Regardless of the end result.

Predictably.

In the next few months, there will be a fierce battle between Urashima Press and Fuji Press, two publishers of the same type of manga.

......

"Huh? Already won the serialization qualification? ”

Tsukasa Higashino was stunned when he received the call.

Because it is indeed wicked.

In the morning, he told Hosokawa Koharu that someone at Fuji Publishing was pulling him.

In the afternoon, Urashima Publishing House gave him a serialization qualification?

It's too fast.

Tsukasa Higashino even felt that the editor-in-chief of Urashima gave him a green light, and it was estimated that the serial meeting was not held, so he won it directly.

But... That's fine.

Tsukasa Higashino thought about it and felt that there was nothing wrong with it.

After all, he is very confident in the quality of "Winner is Justice", and he is confident that this work can pass the serial meeting even if it does not open the back door.

"The serialization of "Winner is Justice" will be delayed until next week, it should be no problem, right? Higashino-sensei? ”

Hosokawa Koharu asked.

"Bitter Cold" is going to cut two comics in half next week, just in time for Tsukasa Higashino's "Winner is Justice" to top.

"Yes. Then I'll trouble Hosokawa editors, and I'll contact you when I'm done drawing the original manuscript. ”

Tsukasa Higashino thanked him several times.

"Uh... Yes, yes, but Mr. Higashino, you may have to come to Urashima Publishing House in the near future, and there is a contract for "The Winner is Justice", and there is a contract to improve your salary..."

Elevate your pay?

... Urashima Publishing House is too fast.

At noon, Fuji Publishing House just dug up the foot of his own wall, and here he raised his salary with a backhand to prevent him from being poached.

It's really...

Higashino couldn't laugh or cry.

I just think the two publishing houses are quite cute.