"Do you want to draw a career type of manga? Higashino-sensei? ”

Faced with Hosokawa Koharu's question, Higashino Tsukasa just nodded: "I do have this idea." ”

"Really...?" Hosokawa Koharu lowered his head and glanced at the draft storyboard of "Winner is Justice" in his hand, and looked a little hesitant: "Why don't you continue to draw horror comics?" took advantage of the popularity of "Midnight Bell" to go down. ”

As the editor of "Bad Cold", Hosokawa Koharu naturally hopes that Tsukasa Higashino will continue to draw horror comics step by step.

Higashino first shook his head kindly, and then added a rhetorical question: "What does editor Hosokawa think of the current "Midnight Bell"? ”

What do you think...?

Hosokawa Koharu was stunned: "Of course it's perfect." ”

She took a special look at the publishing history of "Bad Cold", like Tsukasa Higashino's "Midnight Bell", which dominated the list for fourteen consecutive weeks, and there was basically no comic that was the first in the week.

Even if there is.

No one has been able to break the record of more than 700 votes in Higashino.

"yes." Tsukasa Higashino took a sip of water and continued, "It's very difficult to break through Midnight Bell from the horror manga again. ”

It's not that he can't draw it, after all, the horror movie with the same name as "Midnight Bell" also has a "Curse".

It's just that "The Grudge" focuses more on the horror of ghosts, which is completely different from the oppressive atmosphere and imminent death threat of "Midnight Bell".

"So you came up with the idea of drawing a profession type of manga?"

Hosokawa muttered.

"Hmm... But it's not just "Winner is Justice", but also "Building Blocks Collapse", editor Hosokawa thinks it's better over there? ”

Tsukasa Higashino asked tentatively.

"The Winner is Justice" on the left is considered a hit drama in Japan in its previous life, but if you compare it with the 45.3% rating of "Building Blocks Collapse", which can be regarded as one of the milestones of Japanese dramas... That's just too hard.

But... It's not for nothing that Higashino will take out "Winner is Justice".

Under the gaze of Tsukasa Higashino, Hosokawa Koharu only thought for a moment, and then without hesitation, he stretched out his hand and pressed it on the draft storyboard of "Winner is Justice".

"If I had to choose, I would definitely choose "Winner is Justice"."

Looking at Hosokawa Koharu's determined appearance, Higashino Tsukasa also sighed in his heart.

Hosokawa Koharu is worthy of being an editor from a prestigious university, and although she usually seems to be very unreliable, she also has the eye of an editor - she can see the weakness of "Block Collapse" at a glance.

"Can you tell me why?" Tsukasa Higashino asked dryly.

"The "Building Block Collapse" next to it mainly tells the story of the sharp contradiction between the bad girl, the teenager and the parents, but to be honest, this kind of story is too educational. Although the plot is very exciting, the overall atmosphere is too heavy to be suitable for youth comic magazines like "Bad Cold". ”

Hosokawa Koharu simply stated the reason.

And her words also spoke to the heart of Higashino Division.

Yes, not all works in previous lives can be adapted from manga without brains.

The success of a comic must depend on the audience.

This is also something that Tsukasa Higashino noticed when he started to draw a draft storyboard.

At the beginning, there were actually three filings for the draft storyboards of Higashino's paintings.

They are "Naoki Hanzawa", "Building Blocks Collapse", and "Winner is Justice".

The first two are national hit dramas, the kind that are very popular in Japan.

"Building Blocks Collapse" set a record for the highest ratings of Japanese dramas, and its influence was terrifying, and many Japanese families began to pay attention to their children's family education after that.

And "Naoki Hanzawa" is most famous for the classic line of the actor Naoki Hanzawa's 'tooth for tooth, ten times the return' - it also set off a wave of ten times the return in Japan back then.

Although "The Winner is Justice" is also a national hit drama, in front of "Naoki Hanzawa" and "Building Blocks Collapse"... It is indeed somewhat insufficient.

At first, Tsukasa Higashino also felt that the final result should be chosen from "Naoki Hanzawa" and "Brick Collapse".

But in the process of painting "Building Blocks", Tsukasa Higashino sensitively sensed a problem.

That is, whether it is "Naoki Hanzawa" or "Building Blocks Collapse", the audience they are aimed at is basically parents and employees. However, the Urashima Publishing House, where Higashino wants to contribute to the article, their manga magazines are mainly aimed at the majority of young people, and no matter how bad it is, it is employees who have just stepped into the society and are a little bit older and higher.

This is a bit out of touch with the audience.

Then the plots of "Naoki Hanzawa" and "Building Blocks Collapse" are too serious, too realistic and depressive plots, and some incompatible with the exaggerated artistic processing style required by comics - after all, Japanese dramas and comics... There is a big difference.

This is not to say that the plots of "Naoki Hanzawa" and "Brick Collapse" are not as good as "Winner is Justice", but the plots of the two of them are not suitable for adaptation into comics.

Tsukasa Higashino was also aware of this, so he put down "Naoki Hanzawa", and after painting "Building Blocks Collapse", he switched to "Victory is Justice".

Because compared with "Naoki Hanzawa" and "Building Blocks Collapse", the exaggerated style of the "Winner is Justice" comic is particularly prominent.

To paraphrase the words of some viewers of the Celestial Empire in the previous life, 'The Japanese drama "The Winner is Justice" is very comic, with perverse techniques, and it is particularly good-looking. ’

Have you ever seen a lawyer with a full face who likes to use his fingers to gesture in the courtroom and hit his mouth at every turn? - There will be no normal lawyer dramas.

But in the Japanese drama "The Winner is Justice", such plots can be seen everywhere.

Kensuke Furumi, the male protagonist who starts talking at every turn, and the heroine Daisa Tomoko who cooperates with the heroine who becomes a funny service role next to him... This makes the overall atmosphere of this "Winner is Justice" seem very absurd and funny, full of comic sense.

Finally, coupled with the indescribable gray areas and zones in the legal profession, this casts a gray shadow on this funny absurdity.

And this is the main reason why Higashino chose "Winner is Justice".

"Winner is Justice" is the best solution to be changed into a comic at present.

But that alone still doesn't work.

Although Tsukasa Higashino is very satisfied with the effect of adapting "Winner is Justice" into a manga, the most important thing is to see Hosokawa Koharu's attitude.

You must know that although there are some professional comics on "Bad Cold" that are being serialized, the essence of those professional comics still has to rely on the horror and gore.

For example, "Doctor of Horror" and "Doctor of Horror", which have a good score on "Cold", and "Doctor of Horror"... These are more or less supernatural with a little supernatural element.

A pure professional manga like Tsukasa Higashino... To be honest, even Hosokawa Koharu didn't know how to reply for a while.

But as a professional editor, Hosokawa Koharu can clearly feel the potential of "Winner is Justice".

Some of the above concepts and concepts made her refreshed.

Perhaps the most impressive of these is the words of lawyer Kensuke Komimon, who was portrayed by Tsukasa Higashino: "Justice can be bought with money." ’

Justice... Can you buy it with money?

Although he is reluctant to admit it, Hosokawa Koharu also knows some laws.

Just like the title of Tsukasa Higashino's manga "Winner is Justice".

The law does not seek the truth, but only chooses to speak with evidence, even if a person really kills someone, but without evidence, he cannot be charged.

Because the law itself does not tell the truth.

It's just too new.

And it is this novel concept that collides with the concept of Japanese youth who are pursuing new trends today... What kind of sparks will be generated?

To be honest, Hosokawa Koharu is looking forward to it.

But just expecting it is not enough.

But—

Hosokawa Koharu hesitated for a moment, and then replied very realistically: "Higashino-sensei, let me talk about my feelings first. ”

"Please."

"I think 'Winner is Justice' is a particularly interesting manga, and even though it's only a draft storyboard, I can still see its potential."

Hosokawa Koharu took a deep breath and continued, "But I don't know if Urashima, the editor-in-chief, will take this work for serialization. Although "Chill" does have some professional comics on it... But a manga like Higashino-sensei you... It's the first time I've seen it. ”

Urashima Publishing House is not a word of her Hosokawa Koharu, she said serialization.

But...

Hosokawa Koharu lowered his head and flipped through the draft storyboard of "The Winner is Justice", feeling more and more that this work was very good-looking, and he was reluctant to let go of such a good work.

"Is there any hope?" Tsukasa Higashino obviously saw what Hosokawa Koharu was thinking, so he asked.

"There is still hope, and I will try to fight for it."

Hosokawa Koharu replied without hesitation, and then glanced at the draft storyboard, and gradually gained confidence in his heart.

This is a particularly good work, and the editor-in-chief of Urashima has no reason to give up!

"Then it's going to be a hassle for Hosokawa editors." Tsukasa Higashino is still very confident about the quality of his work, and now that Hosokawa Koharu did not refuse, he also nodded.

has been partnered with each other for more than three months, and Higashino Tsukasa also trusts Hosokawa Koharu's ability very much.

Don't look at her now, she seems unreliable, but she is a woman who can especially show her hands when it is critical.

Tsukasa Higashino subconsciously wanted to take back the draft storyboard of "Building Block Collapse", but at the same time was stopped by Hosokawa Koharu: "Wait, Mr. Higashino, you can also hand over this draft storyboard of "Building Block Collapse" to me, I think it's also quite interesting, and I will keep it as a plan for the time being." ”

“... That's not much of a problem,"

Higashino Tsukasa thought about it, but didn't care, and directly handed over the draft storyboard of "Building Blocks Collapse" to Hosokawa Koharu.

After all, he also bought a printer, and he still keeps several copies of the draft storyboard of "Building Blocks Collapse" at home.

After receiving the draft storyboards of "Building Block Collapse" and "Winner is Justice", Hosokawa Koharu curiously asked Tsukasa Higashino some questions.

"Mr. Higashino, how did you know about law?"

Hosokawa Koharu is really a little curious.

Because the court drawn by Tsukasa Higashino is really similar to the Japanese court.

Including the steps of the defense, the appeal process... Although some places are exaggerated by Tsukasa Higashino, they are also extremely realistic.

It's as if Tsukasa Higashino has learned something similar.

But Tsukasa Higashino hasn't actually touched these things, so how did he come up with them?

In this regard, Higashino Tsukasa smiled and explained: "I know a little bit, and it's a blessing that I don't make mistakes in common sense." ”

"You know a little bit about that?"

No... How do you know a little bit about everything?

Hosokawa Koharu touched his head, completely confused.

After all these things that are going to be serialized are resolved, Tsukasa Higashino, Chihaya Higashino and Koharu Hosokawa start a celebration banquet-

"Congratulations to Mr. Higashino, your "Midnight Bell" ended perfectly, cheers."

Hosokawa Koharu raised the juice in his hand and beckoned Tsukasa Higashino and Chihaya Higashino to stand up.

She came by car, and of course she couldn't drink alcohol, so she replaced it with juice.

"Cheers!"

Higashino Chihaya didn't know what Hosokawa Koharu was talking about, but he also happily raised the glass in his hand.

Naturally, Higashino didn't retreat, picked up the juice and took a sip.

After the toast, Tsukasa Higashino pinched his chopsticks and prepared to pick up the dishes.

After all, Hosokawa Koharu informed them that until now, he and Chihaya Higashino hadn't eaten, so they were quite hungry at this time.

But he only moved a few chopsticks, and then he saw Hosokawa Koharu's tear-glistening eyes.

Well?

Tsukasa Higashino was stunned.

Why did you eat and eat all of a sudden Hosokawa Koharu started crying?

He reached out with another chopstick and savored it, but quickly raised an eyebrow in disbelief—something was wrong.

The food was delicious, but it wasn't so good that it made people cry?

Could it be that Hosokawa Koharu has been short of money recently? I want to have a dinner again, so I showed this crying expression?

Thinking of this, Higashino Tsukasa lowered his voice and said, "That... Editor Hosokawa, if you don't mind, I'll invite you this time, right? ”

"Huh? Yes... No, no, no. Hosokawa Koharu woke up and hurriedly waved his hand.

"Is it really not needed?" Tsukasa Higashino glanced at her with concern: "I see that the editor of Hosokawa seems to be a little excited..."

"Huh? Huh? That's not what it means. Hosokawa Koharu waved his hand vigorously and cut off the tears in the corners of his eyes: "There is a deep reason for this, Mr. Higashino." ”

Her secretive attitude made Higashino Tsukasa suspicious.

Higashino Tsukasa put down his chopsticks and glanced sideways at Hosokawa Koharu with concern: "It should be okay, right?" Hosokawa editor? ”

"What's going on? Mr. Higashino, don't worry about it. ”

After saying this, Hosokawa Koharu immediately lowered his head and moved his chopsticks to the meal in front of him.

At the same time, she was still secretly slandering in her heart - this is not a normal drinking party environment that has not been tried for a long time... As soon as you get to the reception, you will be asked about you. It's been a long time since I've eaten at a cocktail party.

Thinking about it, Hosokawa Koharu stuffed a chopstick dish into his mouth, and his face showed a happy and sluggish expression again.

Is... It's so delicious.

No one asks themselves about Tsukasa Higashino... So happy.

On the other side, Tsukasa Higashino looked at her expression and was also slightly surprised.

I've been working with you for so long... I didn't know you had foodie attributes.