"Is it really necessary to do this to this extent?"

Kyosuke Hojo turned his head to look at the editor in a neat suit next to him, and Akamatsu got up.

"Huh? Excuse me, Hojo-sensei, I didn't understand what you're saying? Akamatsu bowed down and said.

"I mean, can you really sell out so much? No, should I say that there are really so many people in Tokyo? ”

Kyosuke Hojo pointed to the three mountains of books that were piled up in a pyramid inside the store, and the tops were almost connected to the roof. In addition to the ones in front of me, according to the introduction of the staff just now, there are two warehouses that are already full. No wonder the publishing house signed a contract with 300,000 copies with itself a few days ago.

"Hojo-san, rest assured, there will never be a situation where it will be sold out!" The clerk in the bookstore uniform patted his chest and loudly assured that the momentum of the neon "Xinhua Bookstore" was fully revealed.

"What did you say, with Hojo-sensei's strength, I should be worried about whether future book fans will return disappointed." Akamatsu said with a smile on his face, as if he really didn't know any math at all.

Then you are still engaged in Rauschi's "signing meeting to break the limit", Hojo Kyosuke rolled his eyes in his heart.

After learning that Kyosuke Hojo had finally figured out that he was going to hold a book signing, the publishing house was overjoyed, and even the "Weekly Shonen High" couldn't hold back and wanted to hold a joint book signing, but of course this proposal was vetoed by someone. Originally, I used a pen name to distinguish it from my real name, so wouldn't the last layer of cloth be uncovered if the manga held a book signing together?

The operation of the publishing house pondered for a long time, and after consulting Kyosuke Hojo's opinion, and after learning that the other party was completely a physical monster, he proposed such a gimmick as "breaking the limit".

From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Hojo-sensei's super long signing session!

How, compared to those writers who only hold two hours and have to go to the hospital to maintain their hands, is the spirit already breaking through the sky!

As for whether it will take too long for so many people to participate, neither Kyosuke Hojo nor the publishing house is worried.

In the "Neon Most Popular Male Writer" contest held on the Internet last month, he was elected with an absolute advantage over the second place. Although it is not an authoritative game, it can also say a little about his popularity. In the previous pre-book signing activities, whether it was his personal website or the posts published by the publishing house on major forums, he received hundreds of thousands of comments.

Everyone is urging this lazy man to hurry up and hold a book signing, and they can't wait.

Today's signing will be recorded in full camera, and you may have to apply for various records later. Like what is the longest time record of the signing, the record of the most purchases, etc.

It was still very early, the bookstore was not officially open, and the clerk was sorting out the bookshelves and inserting some small cards with a feeling of reading next to the corresponding books. Adjust the order of the booths, put new books on the table, and replace old ones.

The signing was held at Kinokuniya Shoten, one of Neon's largest bookstore chains, and the main store in Shinjuku has nine floors above and below ground, and has its own concert hall and exhibition hall.

Unlike the others, who were given only a small room as a signing venue, Kinokuniya took out the concert hall as the venue for Kyosuke's first signing meeting.

On Sunday, at half-past seven, far from the time Shinjuku gets active, boxers are still huddled in the subway cars to vent their anger at getting up early to go to work. However, there was already a long queue in front of the Kinokuniya Building, which stretched out along the sidewalk from the escalator sign until it disappeared around the corner.

After the venue was settled, Akamatsu got up and ran out again to see if there was any chaos outside. This kind of signing will be canceled if it causes public displeasure and complaints. But of course, this will not be the case at Hojo-sensei's signing meeting, and he smiled smugly as he looked at the crowd in front of the standing signs.

Hojo-sensei was so naïve that he was worried about whether he could sell out.

The advertising sign is designed like this, with Hojo Kyosuke at the top, the smaller "Suspect X's Dedication" below, and the picture below is Hojo Kyosuke wearing a silver suit and a tall figure holding it.

Even if you haven't read this book, the boy who is more handsome than the popular artist on the stand will come to the signing party!

Isn't the best evidence of that the girls who screamed that they were so handsome and then quickly dismissed their shopping plans and joined the queue. And the longer the queue, the more passers-by can be attracted to join, Shinjuku is mostly people who have nothing to do, and they don't know how happy it is to have such a fun.

The reason why there is a queue in advance is because there is a process that only the top 100 people have, that is, interviews and interactions with authors.

In the concert hall, Kyosuke Hojo was already seated behind the table, ready to welcome the guests. Behind him, where there should have been a red curtain, it was replaced with wallpaper covered with the Kinokuniya logo, and there was a large banner on the head, and the font was quite pompous.

There are also many standing signs under the stage that say awards that Kyosuke Hojo didn't know about. Well, according to the editor, that's what he achieved, even though he didn't know it himself.

The guests in the audience were already seated, including Kyosuke Hojo's royal voice actor Nishinomiya Glass, royal costume designer Naoka Ueno, royal artist, no, manga assistant Sawamura Spencer Eiriri, and finally Shiha Kasumigaoka, who was actually in charge of the correction work although she was not an editor.

The four girls who sat in the first row of seats, except for Glass and Naoka who sat together, the other two were separated by four seats.

Kyosuke Hojo on the stage had a flawless business smile on his face, and although the camera had not yet been turned on, his eyes were still looking straight ahead, and he did not dare to land on the first row of the audience.

Who asked me to hold the book signing? Sakura, it's you! Come back and save me! How to deal with this scene?

Yu Guang quietly observed below, Kasumigaoka Shiyu, who was wearing a red hip-wrapping skirt, sat near the door, her black hair combed by a white headband was smooth and silky, and her slender legs wrapped in black silk were tightly together without a slit, and her calves were slightly curled back to ensure the elegance of the whole pose.

She arrived with Hojo Kyosuke and Glass, originally Hojo Kyosuke thought that Shiyu Senpai would have some reactions such as "blue face", "angry hair rushing to the crown" and "turning around and leaving" after seeing Glass and Naoka, but I didn't expect her to just have a perfect smile on her face.

"These two are Miss Nishinomiya and Miss Ueno, right? What a cute little sister. With such a smile, she took the two girls who were completely unaware of the situation with one hand and began to greet them.

At first glance, it looks good, but she never said a word to Kyosuke Hojo other than the bow at the beginning.

Then it was Eiri who rushed into the concert hall, and after seeing the three girls around Kyosuke Hojo, the smile on her face disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye, and instantly became iron-blue, and the good-looking bangs in front of her forehead instantly exploded.

She stomped her foot fiercely under the gaze of Kyosuke Hojo, but the small black leather shoes that were as luxurious as lacquerware did not create the movement she wanted, and the thick carpet perfectly absorbed all her strength, which made Eiri even more angry. Crystal teardrops instantly appeared in the corners of her eyes, and she turned around, and the double ponytails behind her floated high with her movements.

A girl in a short blue dress rushed out of the concert hall as she had come.

Kyosuke Hojo slapped his head, explained to the few people in front of him, and chased out.

Although the body proportions are so good that a pair of legs are like works of art, a certain golden retriever is always a petite figure, and it is quickly caught up.

After a series of persuasions, rejections, persuasions, and rejections, Miss Comic Assistant still sat in the audience, but refused to communicate with the others.

Glass and Naoka were completely unaffected, whether it was Miss Painter or Miss Family, they all knew about it early on. Originally, they wanted to be assistants today, but Kyosuke Hojo refused because he was too tired, and it took nearly ten hours, even if it was just to help him flip through a book or something.

So their task became a video and a photo, and sent it to Glass, Aunt Mijiko, who was far away in Hokkaido.

Fortunately for Hojo Kyosuke, Miyasui Mitsuha went back to his hometown like Sakura, otherwise he would probably have to practice kendo after holding the signing meeting today.

With Akamatsu Yuki returning to the concert hall, the signing ceremony officially began. The host is a person from Kinokuniya, a clerk lady with a cute bob.

Book fans lined up to walk through the door, and in order to cause confusion, Kyosuke Hojo was in the waiting room on the side, and after the fans were seated, the host called his name. In fact, he thought that he should stand at the door to greet his loyal readers, but as soon as this idea was spoken, Akamatsu Yuki didn't speak, and Kasumigaoka and Eiri Li immediately objected.

In that case, not only will the order get out of control, but the subsequent process will also be disrupted.

Although her job is a clerk, the young lady obviously often makes guest appearances as hosts, and she controls the scene very well, and she talks about a few at random, and the plot in "The Devotion of Suspect X" has caused a good response, and then she shouts out the name of Kyosuke Hojo.

Just like on the stand, Kyosuke Hojo, who was wearing a silver high-end suit, showed eight snow-white teeth, and slowly walked onto the stage while waving.

"Good morning, everyone, and thank you for coming to my book signing." He bowed before he sat down.

There was warm applause from the audience, and the fans were excited to see their favorite authors, and passers-by were more excited to see that the real person was even more handsome than on the stand.

The four girls sitting in the first row were full of pride when they saw Kyosuke Hojo shining under the white lights on the stage.

In addition to book lovers, there were also a large number of media outlets, not performance newspapers paid by the publishing house, but a bunch of well-known media including TV Tokyo and Weekly Fumiharu. After all, this is the first public appearance of Kyosuke Hojo in the three years since his debut, which can be regarded as very precious.

"So, Hojo-sensei, how did you come up with such a shocking story?" The host is holding a copy of "The Devotion of Suspect X" in his hand.

Kyosuke Hojo adjusted the position of the microphone, first glancing at his female friends one by one, and then looking at the audience behind the blockbuster.

Facing everyone's expectant gaze, he responded to this question for the second time, just like he had answered Kasumigaoka Shiyu at the beginning:

"To be precise, I didn't come up with this story." He paused: "The Devotion of Suspect X is like a story that takes place in another world, I just captured him and shared it with everyone. ”

The audience burst into applause, and those who had never read the book at all had a desire to get a glimpse of the story of another world.

"Hehe, it scared me, Hojo-sensei is really humorous." The host also clapped his hands lightly, then picked up the microphone and asked.

"So in what kind of environment did you write it in?"

It's also one of Neon people's favorite questions, if what is the answer:

"After drinking two large bottles of sake, I woke up and was already on my desk"

"In the evening, when the heavy snow finally stopped for several days, and the afterglow of the sunset on the horizon and the gray sky were combined, I felt an indescribable emotion in my heart, warmed my hands on the stove, and picked up the pen to write this book."

will be very happy for book lovers.

If it's "Just like Li, a bunch of mother-daughter ...... moved next to my apartment that day", then sales would have spiked immediately.

"Environment? Right in my rented apartment. ”

"Huh!? Is it true that there is a single mother who lives alone with her daughter? The host was obviously excited, and the fans below were also slightly commotion.

"No, the apartment I rented was a single apartment for students, and it was a bit crowded for two people." Kyosuke Hojo explained.

"Then why did you create this work with such a focus on women's issues?"

It's said that it was from another world.,Although I've read the script a long time ago.,But Hojo Kyosuke still complained in his heart.。

The reason why it is said that serious literature serves to transform society is because it does say some social phenomena and can make an impact. is like the book "The Devotion of Suspect X", although the core is still trickery and reasoning. But it's the problem of women committing crimes that gives rise to the story. Although the original intention of the writer to design such a plot may be purely to serve himself, it is undeniable that the work does point this out.

A single mother who raises her daughter independently, a pestering scum lurking, endures, resists, and is powerless. Such women are not uncommon in a neon society.

"Maybe I want those men who treat their wives badly to think about the consequences they may encounter." Kyosuke Hojo said something that made the faces of the host and editor change dramatically.

"The union of two people is a choice, she is never a bondage, just a very pure expression of love. It is also a choice to get married because of love, or to separate because of the loss of love, but after that, it must not be as bad as Shinji Tomigashi. ”

The people present were basically his book fans, so he directly said the name of the imaginary ex-husband, who kept oppressing his ex-wife and was finally killed.

The audience was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly burst into applause, and then more enthusiastic voices.

Kyosuke Hojo smiled and nodded his head to the four girls including Kasumigaoka Shiyu, who was the first to applaud, the black-haired red-eyed girl had a look of pride in her eyes, and the blonde and blue-eyed girl snorted softly and turned her head, holding the phone steadily in her hand.

This is followed by a few regular questions, and then it is time for the book lovers to ask questions.

Looking at the forest of arms below, Kyosuke Hojo did not hesitate to order the one in black stockings.

Kasumigaoka Shiyu stood up, and the staff handed the microphone over.

"Hojo-sensei, will you also be like Ishigami, giving your life for the people you like?"

"Of course!" Seconds answer.

"Thank you, teacher."

Continuing to raise his hand, although it seemed a little unfair to point at the same row of people in two consecutive rows, someone still obeyed his inner voice and lit up the pears in order.

With two arms wrapped around her chest, Ying Lili's little face was still unhappy:

"Hojo-Lao-sensei, all human beings know that human beings only have one life, so should you be cautious about choosing the object of your life?"

“…… I think it's still about cherishing our own lives and creating a happy life with the people we like. ”

"I deeply agree, thank you, Hojo-sensei."

Returning the microphone, the corners of the girl's mouth quietly curled up, and the cute little tiger teeth were also exposed.

Well, although it's true that the people in the first row who have been ordered three times in a row are a little sorry for the people in the back row, who made her name Nishinomiya Glass?

"Will Hojo-sensei create some works with a more satisfying ending next?" Glass's cutie question is very comforting to someone.

"Yes, there are already plans to write a healing book." Nodding at the glass, he looked at Ying Li Li again. The latter nodded in satisfaction, then turned his head with a snort.

It's just a mere Hojo Kyosuke, what a lot of pride!

I've already thought about the great wisdom of four people in each row.,Ignited Ueno Naoka without any burden.。

"Is it because Hojo-sensei took too much time to create, so the update speed of "One Punch Man" will be so touching?"

Kyosuke Hojo, who has multiple identities, has long been mentally prepared to be urged by comic readers today, after all, during the suspension period, many people on the Internet said that they would organize a group to find his house to urge him to update, even after the resumption, the strange slow speed could not satisfy readers at all.

On his personal website,In addition to discussing the plot, there are also posts in the new cos service section.,The most is urging changes.,But I didn't expect that the first to shoot was actually Zhihua.。 Thinking so, he saw Naoka stick out her little tongue, hold the phone to her chest and shake it.

Well, Scanner Hojo Kyosuke immediately saw the familiar avatar, it was Sakura's guy, even if he wasn't here, he still didn't forget to make trouble.

Before he could answer, some of the book fans below who looked like a house were also coaxing.

"More guarantees in the next issue!" He immediately made assurances.

With the beginning of the straight flower, the next questions start to get weird. Although the first two are not normal.

Do you have a girlfriend? It is inconvenient to disclose personal privacy.

Thinking of getting a girlfriend on the spot? Were you hired by Sakura to cause trouble? Let's stop talking about girlfriends.

Why hasn't the film started production yet? Haven't you already found a good director? In order to make a better movie, so please be a little more patient.

Has Hojo-sensei considered starring in Yukawa himself? I feel like your temperament fits perfectly. No, no, no, not at all, well, I wouldn't touch that dirty coffee cup at all.

The questions were followed by other interactive sessions, such as taking photos, drawing small gifts from lucky viewers, and so on.

When the signing officially began, it was already an hour later, first in order in the venue, and not surprisingly, the first one was Kasumigaoka Shiyu.

With a faint flush on the girl's jade-like face, she opened the newly bought book, slowly handed it over, and said expectantly:

"Please write to your favorite reader, Kasumigaoka Shiha."

(End of chapter)