There is no doubt that District 11 has a well-developed animation market, and even compared to the United States, it is not weak at all. Therefore, they will not be without the "International Comics Awards" either.

In fact, this award is almost 20 years ago, and the foreign comic award of the comic festival is imitated from this award.

The prize money is not too much, a certificate, plus 500,000 yen, but because it is officially issued, the nature is slightly different from other manga awards.

There are only two awards in this award, one is the "Grand Prix Award" and the other is the "Excellence Award", so there will be no live broadcast, at most the prize money and certificates will be given to the cartoonist - in fact, not only the "International Comics Awards", but many awards in the 11th region will not be live.

The reason is that District 11 is not like Huaxia, which has a comprehensive festival such as the "Comics Festival", and many awards are issued by magazines or media themselves.

"That's right." Shang Haozhi nodded slightly.

"That's right. Therefore, we don't want Chess Soul to suddenly become unpredictable. ”

"Mr. Tomita thinks the same way?" Shang Haozhi asked Fukuda lunge again.

"We're just asking about your company's plans so that there won't be any special situations when we make the next season." Oi translated Tomita's words.

Next season?

When Bao Jiyi heard this, he chuckled lightly, then took out the glasses cloth and wiped the lenses.

Shang Haozhi glanced at Bao Jiyi, and felt confident in his heart, touching his mustache, "Thank you Mr. Murakami and Mr. Fukuda for your concern." We have already talked to Mr. Shen before, and he thinks that Zuo Wei's departure means that Xiaoguang has gradually grown up from a child hiding under Zuo Wei's wing. That's what the whole comic is about. Therefore, Mr. Shen will not change his decision. As for the "International Comics Awards...... It depends on fate. ”

The "International Comics Awards" are good, but the scope of competition is too wide, and the jury will inevitably look away from manuscripts from all over the world, and there is a certain amount of chance.

When Long Tian heard this, he was instantly dumbfounded.

What Shang Haozhi said was still a little different from his expectations.

"In addition, although this issue of the small book has not yet come out, we have already seen the flash report, and "Chess Soul" is currently ranked second, which is very close to the number of votes for the first place. Therefore, this sentence did reduce the popularity of "Chess Soul", but the magnitude was within an acceptable range. After all, before that, "Chess Soul" had been the first place for nine consecutive weeks. Even if there is a slight drop in the rankings, it is reasonable. ”

Nine weeks in a row?

Long Tian's eyes lit up, this ranking was indeed much better than he had guessed.

"That...... Still...... Editor-in-Chief, can I tell us what I think? Long Tian said.

"Please."

"If the little book of "Chess Soul" can still be ranked first...... No, as long as I can be in the top three, I have nothing to say. Long Tian asked.

The four people in District 11 discussed with each other for a moment, and finally confirmed Long Tian's statement.

In the 11th district, the discussion of Sawei's disappearance among readers is more intense, so Murakami also has to look at the ranking of "Chess Soul" on "Shonen Leap".

"Also in the top three?" Shang Haozhi was a little surprised.

"Shonen Leap" has more excellent works, and the competition is more fierce, in addition, "Shonen Leap" is not the home of "Chess Soul", and compared with other comics, it is obviously at a disadvantage.

"Chess Soul" has a hard time getting the top three on "Young Leap".

"No, it won't. The last episode of "Chess Soul" only ranked fourth, and this sentence should fall...... The top six, if we can be in the top six, we don't have a problem. Murakami said seriously.

Shang Haozhi laughed dryly.

Do you have any opinions, what's the use, anyway, Shen Xin will definitely not listen to you.

But he was caught between the two sides and was a little worried.

But as the editor-in-chief of "RE", no matter what, he has to support Shen Xin.

After the video conference, Bao Jiyi and Shang Haozhi also sent Long Tian into the elevator.

Turning around, Bao Jiyi turned his head and asked Shang Haozhi: "It seems that you have decided to support Teacher Shen." ”

"Mr. Shen is the author of 'we', I don't support him, who do I support?" Shang Haozhi emphasized the word "we".

Bao Jiyi nodded slightly, "That's right." What do you think is the probability that he will win the first place in this issue? ”

"First place?" Shang Haozhi rubbed his chin, "It shouldn't be, "The Legend of the Dragon King" won the first place in the quick report with the title page, and "Hunting Abyss" chased very closely, and there was only a gap of 5 votes with "Chess Soul", so it should end here." However, getting into the top three is not much of a problem. ”

"That's right." Bao Jiyi bowed slightly.

"By the way, how is the sales of the single book of "Chess Soul"?"

"In December, it was almost more than 1 million copies, and in addition, in the first two months of this year, it was more than 1.3 million copies, and considering that the 7th volume of the single book was released in January and the 8th volume of the single book was released in March, this sales should be acceptable."

"No. 1 for two months in a row?"

"This month is also the first, because of the new single book, plus the addition of animation...... Other manga are hard to catch. Shang Haozhi reminded.

Bao Jiyi breathed a sigh of relief, even if the sales of a single book are completed, the first place in the small book should be broken.

At this moment, he couldn't say that he had let go of his burden, or he still had some regrets.

This incident became a small episode, except for Wang Wenhong, no one in the editorial department cared about the purpose of Shang Haozhi's departure.

After Wang Wenhong saw Shang Haozhi come back, he didn't talk to him, so he knew that the situation of "Chess Soul" had not changed worse.

The results of the flash report are just for reference, Wang Wenhong didn't tell Shen Xin, but "Chess Soul" only won the second place in the flash report, which is really unlucky.

On Friday, the usually relatively active editorial department was lifeless.

When Jian Xiaomei and Jia Hui looked at Wang Wenhong's eyes, they were full of hostility, and Wang Wenhong did not show weakness, although he was bottomless in his heart, his face did not show timidity.

Usually at 10 o'clock, the book will come down, but today, it is already half past ten, and there is still no movement.

There was also a lot of discussion in the editorial department.

There must be a demon when things go wrong, and this issue of the little book may be a little different from before.

Jian Xiaomei and Jia Hui looked expectant, but Wang Wenhong's face became more and more embarrassed.

"Ding-dong......"

An email popped up from the lower right corner, Wang Wenhong's heart tightened, and he just wanted to click on it, but suddenly heard a surprise sound from beside him.

"How so?" Jian Xiaomei was surprised.

Jia Hui's eyes narrowed, and his expression was relaxed.

Broken! The first place is "The Legend of the Dragon King"!

Wang Wenhong's heart was beating wildly, and the mouse finally clicked on the email, and the ranking of the little book instantly appeared in front of his eyes.

1st place, "The Legend of the Dragon King", 450 votes.

3rd place, "Hunting the Abyss", 440 votes.

Wang Wenhong's eyes just scanned, and "Chess Soul" was sandwiched between the two comics.

With a very conflicted feeling, his gaze finally fell on the second position.

1st place, "Chess Soul", 450 votes.

Juxtaposition!? So so?

Most of the strength in Wang Wenhong's body seemed to disappear in an instant, leaning on the back of the chair, unable to say a word for a long time.