Ken Komori is still very self-aware, and he also knows that the gap between himself and the 60,000 copies sold by Tsukasa Higashino is very large.

Because he's been drawing comics for five or six years, he's had several animated works, and he's accumulated a lot of popularity.

Roughly counting the seniority, in fact, he is the predecessor of Higashino Division.

But what about even the seniors?

Ken Komori shook his head speechlessly.

Tsukasa Higashino has been rising all the way since the middle of last year, and I don't know how many seniors have been crushed to death by 'Xia Keshang' along the way, and even Suzuki Yu, who fought with him in the ring, is still being pressed and not turned over.

I can't compare to Higashino Tsukasa in terms of sales of single books, and I will always be pulled away from it.

As for what he just said, '60,000 copies of small press'...

That's exactly what the scene is talking about.

The editor-in-chief of Yamano must have heard it.

60,000 copies is not a small gap.

Although there is an animated propaganda blessing... But Tsukasa Higashino's manga "Winner is Justice" seems to have reached its climax, and I don't know who wins and who dies when I really want to fight.

"Bad luck." Ken Komori sighed, looking helpless.

If it weren't for the fact that his next single book happened to collide with the release date of Tsukasa Higashino's single book, which would it be his turn to be sacrificed?

As for the rest?

The rest didn't have much of an idea.

I just hope that I can win Tsukasa Higashino in sales this time.

After all, Editor-in-Chief Koyama is right, if there is not even an author in Iwakaku Publishing House who has won against Tsukasa Higashino... It's a bit of a shame indeed.

"Next is the gathering of publishers and authors."

Ken Komori, who was already over thirty years old, muttered to himself, and touched his head again, helpless.

First the publishing house party, and then the competition with Tsukasa Higashino for the sales of single books... It's one thing after another.

......

"A gathering of publisher authors?" Tsukasa Higashino, who was painting the climax plot of "Winner is Justice" with his heart, received a call from Koharu Hosokawa and somewhat didn't understand what she meant.

But under Hosokawa Koharu's explanation, Tsukasa Higashino gradually understood what this publishing house author gathering meant.

In fact, it's a biannual gathering of the comics industry, where well-known authors from major publishing houses go to a drinking party to deepen mutual understanding — at least to the outside world.

In fact, this is simply a scene for readers who love comics, making a comic publishing house look like a family, causing some entertainment news topics, and also attracting the attention of comic book readers.

This is not harmful to the drainage of major publishing houses, so it is basically held once or twice a year.

Last year, Tsukasa Higashino didn't participate because his "Midnight Bell" had just ended, and he went to talk about the specific matters of the "Midnight Bell" animated movie.

"Really? I've been able to meet authors from other publishers... Well, I could have attended. ”

Tsukasa Higashino is still quite interested in manga authors from other publishing houses, and he certainly won't give up if he has the opportunity to meet and make friends in person.

The agreed time was two days later, and there was no strict clothing requirement, so Higashino didn't bother to buy any suits, ties, or anything like that.

So in the past two days, he has lived exactly the same as before.

During the day, he polished "Summer is Over" in the school studio, and at night, he painted the original manuscripts of "Winner is Justice" and "The Lonely Gourmet" at home.

Just like this, it was time to reach the time agreed between Higashino Tsukasa and Hosokawa Koharu.

This time, Hosokawa Koharu did not let someone pick her up, but she went into battle herself and drove over to pick up Higashino Tsukasa.

Merely... At the first glance of Hosokawa Koharu... Tsukasa Higashino couldn't help but cast his gaze frequently.

Because today's Hosokawa Koharu looks like it does subvert Tsukasa Higashino's previous impression of her.

Obviously there is no dress code and she wears a work suit, and Higashino Tsukasa can also see that she is also carefully dressed, not beautifully, but deliberately drawing thin eyebrows.

With a serious formal attire, it shows an inexplicable and capable masculinity.

"Higashino-sensei, you seem surprised?"

When Higashino Tsukasa sat in the passenger seat, Hosokawa Koharu took the initiative to ask.

"I was a little surprised, indeed."

Hosokawa Koharu's outfit makes Higashino Tsukasa a little uncomfortable, and it's better to be the usual Hosokawa editor.

Regarding Higashino Division's answer, Hosokawa Koharu also showed a slightly self-deprecating look, and said the reason: "Actually, there is nothing surprising... Women don't dress up like this, which always gives people the feeling that they are not reliable. Needless to say, this is a gathering between publishers, and of course I have to put on makeup. ”

Her answer gave Higashino a look of understanding.

Japan has always been a patriarchal society, especially for some well-known large companies.

For example, there are very few female editors at Urashima Press, and the organizers who are responsible for the simple work of printing are indeed women.

It seems that Hosokawa Koharu has always experienced this kind of sexism.

The two accosted each other along the way.

When Hosokawa Koharu asked Tsukasa Higashino how "Winner is Justice" was going to develop next, and Tsukasa Higashino replied with a smile that it was about to end, Hosokawa Koharu almost hit the cement pole next to the road without stepping on the accelerator.

"Huh? Is Higashino-sensei going to finish again? "Hosokawa Koharu people are stupid.

Originally, she just asked casually, but she didn't expect Higashino Division to take the initiative to break a big news for her.

First is "Midnight Bell", and then "The Winner is Justice" in the fiery serial, which is particularly popular among both male and female readers...

Tsukasa Higashino doesn't seem to care about the heat or fame at all... That's the end of it.

"I can understand the last "Midnight Bell", after all, the plot is almost finished... But this time, "The Winner is Justice" is a unit drama, and Mr. Higashino can draw a few more new stories, how can it be so easy to finish? ”

Tightening his grip on the steering wheel again, Hosokawa Koharu looked at the road ahead seriously, and asked without turning his head sideways.

"I can really draw some more stories." Tsukasa Higashino nodded.

"The Winner is Justice" has a second season, so he can draw more than 50 words, and the serial will end for a whole year.

But dragged on to the second season of "Winner is Justice"... That's not what Higashino wants to see.

So Tsukasa Higashino said again: "Editor Hosokawa, do you think it's already satisfying to just keep the first praise rate of "Bad Cold"? ”

"Huh...? Oh, yes... After all, it's all number one. Hosokawa Koharu was completely stunned, and didn't she and Tsukasa Higashino aim to be the first in "Bad Cold" at the beginning?

"That was all before, and I think we should be aiming for something bigger now."

Tsukasa Higashino said very provocatively, which made Hosokawa Koharu ponder.

Tsukasa Higashino has now stood firmly in the first place of "Bad Cold", including the monthly magazine "Aoba" of Urashima Publishing House, which is also occupied by Tsukasa Higashino's "Lonely Gourmet"... And in this case to go up ... Then it has to be-

"Do you want to suppress the other two major publishing houses in terms of single book sales?" Hosokawa Koharu, who had already thought it through, was surprised.

It's not just the reader's praise that can measure a manga author's achievements.

The sales of single books are the same.

And since Tsukasa Higashino has been killing with a knife in "Bad Cold" and the monthly magazine "Aoba", no one can stop it... Of course, you have to consider the situation of wrestling with the other two publishers.

But...

"It's... Can it be done? Hosokawa Koharu couldn't help but whisper.

Yes, although the popularity of "Winner is Justice" is not weak, the two major publishing houses of Rock Point Publishing House and Mozhu Bookstore are not fuel-efficient lamps... Even if Tsukasa Higashino has already won the first place in the sales of manga single volumes on the Oricon Public Trust List two or three times, there is a risk of being stabbed down from time to time.

To stabilize the sales volume of a single volume ranked first... It's too difficult, after all, it's the number one seller in a single volume... Anyone wants to take it.

"So I have to keep challenging other comics, the progress potential of "Winner is Justice", we can both see it, and we can't stabilize the throne yet, so I want to use other potential comics to challenge."

Tsukasa Higashino spoke his mind.

yes.

He can't just stop at "Winner is Justice", but keep challenging other comics and make the entire comic industry dye his color.

And so on... Maybe in the future, others will mention him like Hayao Miyazaki, Tsukasa Higashino?

This is a small goal that Higashino wants to accomplish at the moment.

After all, if you do this business, you have to climb to the top - if you don't have a dream, what's the difference between it and a salted egg?

Hosokawa Koharu was overwhelmed by Higashino Division, she is a young person after all, and as Higashino Division's editor, his interests are the same, and Higashino Division's goal naturally has to be her goal - I also have the dream of becoming a famous Japanese editor!

But soon she reacted.

Shouldn't this editor be the one who is going to incite Tsukasa Higashino?

How did it turn around here, and it became Higashino Tsukasa to incite and encourage her?

That's not right!

So her face straightened, and she opened her mouth to regain the initiative as an editor: "I think what Higashino-sensei said is very reasonable, in fact, I think so too... Yes... It's here. ”

While she was discussing the sales volume of the single volume with Tsukasa Higashino, the car had already arrived at the venue.

This made Hosokawa Koharu's face redden.

She's not done yet! Why is this already at the venue?

Although a little helpless, Hosokawa Koharu still didn't make the stupid move of driving around twice, but turned his head sideways and said to Higashino Tsukasa: "Let's go, Higashino-sensei." ”

This time, the publisher directly rented the banquet hall of the hotel as the meeting venue.

Well, the decoration style of the hotel is naturally Western-style, and the tables covered with white cloth are neatly arranged to put some dishes and drinks for food.

As soon as Tsukasa Higashino and Koharu Hosokawa entered it, someone took the initiative to come over and say hello: "Higashino-sensei, hello." ”

The voice was familiar, and Tsukasa Higashino recognized the other at a glance - wasn't this the editor-in-chief of Furuta Shinji of Fuji Press?

"Hello, Editor-in-Chief Furuta." Higashino didn't expect that there would be editor-in-chief level figures in this place who would wait for them.

Furuta Shinji smiled and nodded, then looked at Hosokawa Koharu with a wary face.

How can Hosokawa Koharu not be on guard?

You must know that the person in front of you is the culprit who poached the author of their Urashima Publishing Station, and it is not an exaggeration to say that there is a deep hatred of blood in ancient times.

He greeted Mr. Higashino again, is he going to dig Mr. Higashino? What to do? Do you want to call the editor-in-chief of Urashima and ask him to come over and support the field?

Hosokawa Koharu was full of thoughts about various situations, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Furuta Shinji in front of him was likely to attack Tsukasa Higashino.

But what she didn't expect was that Furuta Shinji actually walked up to her and said hello: "Hello, you should be the editor in charge of Higashino Sensei, Hosokawa Koharu, right?" Nice to meet you. ”

"Uh... Well, hello. Hosokawa Koharu was stunned by the other party's action, but he still followed his words and said hello.

"Editor Hosokawa has a good author." Furuta Shinji said with a smile, and at the same time there was some slander in his heart.

Originally, he was going to bring Suzuki Yu over to this party, but who knew that Suzuki Yu actually fell asleep at home on today's important day.

It is said that she stayed up all night drawing comics, and if she forcibly dragged Suzuki Yu up to participate in this party, Furuta Shinji felt that the other party was likely to die of a cerebral hemorrhage.

As for the other authors of Fuji Press...?

The other authors have agreed with their editors, and Furuta Shinji can't snatch people away from their editors, right?

In desperation, Furuta Shinji could only come over alone to say hello to Tsukasa Higashino, and make a head by the way, so that the atmosphere was not so embarrassing.

Hosokawa Koharu thought he was going to dig the foot of the wall, and from time to time he would look at him, as if he was afraid that Furuta Shinji would drag Tsukasa Higashino to a corner, and then start digging the foot of the wall.

Tsukasa Higashino, on the other hand, didn't care about this, he smiled and talked to Furuta Shinji and Hosokawa Koharu, and at the same time dealt with the editor-in-charge and manga author who came to greet other publishers from time to time.

These are the editors and authors of manga magazines and publishers who are not well-known, and of course they want to be familiar with Fuji Press or Urashima Press, and even if they want to ask them for help in the future, they will have a way to come.

Dealing with this group of people, Furuta Shinji sighed with a smile: "Mr. Higashino is now famous." ”

He was really right at the time, Tsukasa Higashino was a cash cow, but he didn't grasp it... It's hard to regret it when you think about it now.

If there is another opportunity like before, he will definitely spend more effort to dig up Higashino Tsukasa, and strive to dig out the roots of his cash cow.

But...

"I wonder if Mr. Higashino has heard about the news between Iwakaku Press and Mozuki Bookstore?"

Furuta Shinji turned his head sideways and asked Tsukasa Higashino.

"Huh?" Tsukasa Higashino came to be interested.

Just now he was discussing with Hosokawa Koharu in the car how to poke these two publishing houses down, and Furuta Shinji took the initiative to bring up this topic.

It's also too coincidental.