Gotta Go the Healing Route

During this period, there was no excitement or tension, because the [posthumous text] he drew had actually been verified by the market in his previous life.

The original work is a light novel written by Ryo Amamiya, which was later adapted into an anime.

Although the fan drama was a little unpopular in China at the time, the evaluation was quite high.The plot of the story is by no means naive, it is an excellent work that can make people think.

This short story by Kazama Xi is the first story in [After the Death].

As the Chapter 1 section explaining what posthumous text is, as long as some details are slightly modified, there is no need to worry about the completeness.

"Everything has been done."

"The next step is to listen to the destiny."

Kazama Yu looked up at the sunset and thought of the orange sky.

And three days after Kazama Yuki waited quietly with this thought in mind, a document bag with the words "Rain Farewell" was also sent to the Shueisha headquarters.

Chapter 10 in case you win

dj City, Chiyoda Ward, Shueisha.

Chiyoda District is the political and economic center of Kana, the core area of ​​old brands, big-handed chaebol groups, and government departments are all concentrated around the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda District. You can tell by the name that the fields of thousands of generations call this administrative district Chiyoda District is also a manifestation of the people of Kanna asking for auspiciousness.

A large publishing house like Shueisha naturally sets its headquarters in Chiyoda District.

Aster Uemura.

24 is old.

He is an editor at the headquarters of Jiyinsha.

To be precise, not long after graduating from university, she entered Shueisha through the back door to become an editor. Otherwise, a graduate of her age should be doing some work at the headquarters now serving tea.

"Eh."

With a love for manga, although he has no creative talent, Uemura Shion still entered the Shueisha, which is the leader of the manga industry, relying on his father's relationship.

But after working here, Shion Uemura realized that even if it was just editing, the work was not so easy to carry out, and what he had to do was not as easy as he thought.

As an editor who just entered the industry, she didn't have any reliable big-name cartoonists at all, and it was impossible for her colleagues to share the cartoonists under her hands with her.

Moreover, even if other editors agree, the author himself will not agree.

The meaning of an editor to a cartoonist is not that simple. Editors are eager to have a strong cartoonist under their command, and cartoonists also hope to be assigned an excellent editor.

After all, cartoonists are creators, but the entire comic industry is considered a capital market.

At this time, the editor of comics is needed to deal with all parties. The editor must be sandwiched between the author, reader, proofreader, publisher, beauty editor, editor-in-chief, and boss, as a lubricant.Neither party can afford to offend, but also to satisfy him, and let them do what you want.

In addition to communicating to all parties on behalf of the cartoonist, the editor also needs to express his feelings as the first reader of the cartoonist.

Because as a creator, he is so familiar with his own work that he has no feeling for it.So the editor must tell him how he feels as the first reader.In fact, this is very difficult, because the editor has already participated in the discussion of the story, and at this time it is necessary to jump to objectivity.After that, you need to jump back to the role of editor, and say what you wanted to express but didn't express during the previous discussion.

At this time, an editor with rich experience, sharp vision and familiarity with the market is even more important.

In the final analysis, the editing industry still depends on qualifications and experience.As a newcomer editor, Uemura Shion is undoubtedly at the bottom of the entire Shueisha editorial department.

Under the urgent mood of wanting to make some achievements to be recognized by everyone, Shion Uemura reads the newly submitted works of newcomers with great energy every day, and then shakes her head in disappointment. Not the level of the editor-in-chief.

Finally, some works have passed the level of the editor-in-chief, but in the end they still have to pass the final level of the 'judges'.

Publishing in Japan is not that simple, especially manga.Even veteran cartoonists who have been serialized in comic magazines, or well-known cartoonists who have drawn well-known masterpieces, if one day the quality of the comics does not meet the requirements, they will be ruthlessly abandoned.

The manga market in Kanagoku is so cruel.

Patted the pretty face, Shion Uemura.Give yourself encouragement and resolve to treat work with full energy.

She pulled out a few works received today, felt the thickness of the envelope, and they were basically dozens of pages of works.

There is one thing to say, reading so many works every day, even though it is only a short manga with only a few chapters, Shion Uemura still feels that she is almost numb.

What's more, among these works, occasionally there will be a few works that can be passed down as san. Due to the professional ethics of editors, I can't help but endure the poisonous points after reading them, and even give pertinent opinions. Shion Uemura, who was already numb, was even more exhausted.

""Dragon Legend", "Dragon God Legend" and "Ninja Heroes" all seem to be kingly works from the names." Shion Uemura patted her cheek, took out the first "Dragon Legend" and started reading stand up. "

For other veteran editors, they should be very busy during this working time, and they are already contacting their veteran cartoonists to discuss the imperfections of this week's published works, or to urge the progress.Anyway, it is absolutely impossible for Shion Uemura to review works that are loved by little-known manga leisurely like Shion Uemura is now.Even if they are assigned the task of reviewing the first-selected works for the Newcomer Awards, they will only complete their own duties and will never review additional works.

But for Shion Uemura, this is actually equivalent to a process of buying lottery tickets.

Although the winning rate is extremely low, as long as you buy more, there is always a chance to plant.

Although the probability of winning the lottery has always been a scam, it is a rare opportunity for Shion Uemura to turn around.

What if?

What if you really hit it?

Holding the mentality of betting on dogs, Shion Uemura worked overtime until late at night.

But after reading several sent works, Shion Uemura finally couldn't stand it any longer.

It wasn't until she became an editor that Shion Uemura realized that even the published manga works that were previously insignificant are actually very good.There will be a gap if there is a comparison.The fact in the field of creation is that most people who dream of creating can't even reach the line of ordinary average.

Finding excellent ones in ordinary works is like panning for gold in the sand, which is what their editors need to do.

"Your work has great visuals, an interesting story, and vivid characterization. But...so it won't pass."

Shion Uemura wrote the reply letter. From the original racking her brains to write the evaluation, she has been able to use the template proficiently now.

Of course, when the creator of the work opened the letter and saw the praise in the first half, he was delighted, but in the second half, he felt like falling into hell. Whether the mixed feelings of joy and sorrow would directly scold her mother is not what Shion Uemura cares about.

After watching those few works, there was no surprise, and they couldn't enter the level of primary selection.

"Ugh...."

Leaning on the chair, kneading between her eyebrows with her hands, Aster Uemura let out a long sigh.

At this time, there is basically no one in the editorial department, and if it is later, the subway will also be suspended.

"Then, let's take a look at the last one."

Uemura Aster picked up the last document bag on the desk.

The sticker has the author's name written on it, as well as the name of the work.

"Don't rain?"

"It's a girl's name."

Aster Uemura moved her gaze down and read out the title of the work:

"After death text?"

"It doesn't look like a royal theme, I don't know what kind of story it tells..."

Seeing that a work that does not follow the kingly routine finally came, Aster Uemura raised some spirits.

After tearing open the seal of the file bag, Aster Uemura took out a thick stack of drawings.

The one on the top is the postman girl who has already been colored.

Pure white feathers, pale golden brilliance, under this sacred background, the girl is wearing a black overcoat and military cap, with long white hair, and that expressionless face is like an emissary from hell.

"this painting...."

Looking at this painting, Aster Uemura, who had a tired face on her face, suddenly became refreshed.

Chapter 11 Youth Love Story

In the editorial office late at night, the ticking of the wall clock on the wall can be clearly heard.

The lights in the department have been turned off, only a lamp on the desk is still on.

It was time for the last subway train, but Aster Uemura didn't care at all.At this moment, all her attention was on the drawing in front of her.

The hazy and sacred light of the dome, the pure white feathers falling one after another, spread out the entire picture in an orderly manner without appearing crowded.

The dreamlike background has a gorgeous and holy artistic conception, but it is opposite to the expressionless girl in the picture, exuding a cold aura that strangers should not get close to.

This comic, from the background and characters at the beginning, completely attracted Aster Uemura.

"The quality of this style of painting is definitely not drawn by amateur Xiaobai. It should be created by people with professional painting skills."

As a manga editor, although she is not engaged in drawing manga, Aster Uemura, who has an art background, can tell the level of drawing skills at any rate.

Whether it is composition, lines, colors, all kinds of details are handled extremely well.This technique can be called sophisticated.

"Could it be a teacher's vest, or an assistant who worked in a teacher's studio."

Uemura Aster couldn't help thinking.

The vest of a serial cartoonist is unlikely. After all, this is a "newcomer award", and no serial cartoonist will show up to fry fish in fish ponds.

More likely the work of a manga artist's workshop assistant.

After all, the cartoonist's assistant has always had the title of cartoonist reserve.Many well-known cartoonists worked as assistants before becoming famous.

"However, this style of painting..."

Looking at this cover, Aster Uemura couldn't help but start to doubt the guess just now.

The business card of a cartoonist is not actually one of his famous works, but his painting style.Even if you don't tell who the author of the comic is, most people can actually identify it through the style of its work.

However, the painting style of the work in front of me, Aster Uemura, could not be contacted by any manga author in the industry.

Even as assistants, their works when they debuted often borrowed from famous masters.

"The lines are a bit like the style of Mrs. Hidaka Kimiko, the author of "Magical Girl Ye Nai"..."

Uemura Ziwan thought for a long time but couldn't find out the author's footsteps called "Rain Farewell" from the style of painting, so she simply didn't want to.

"However, in terms of painting style alone, this work can definitely enter the final selection of the Newcomer Award."

If the full score for the painting style is [-], Uemura Ziwan would not hesitate to give this "After the Death" [-] points.

Uemura Ziwan showed joy on her face, and it was not in vain for her hard work to work overtime. She did not expect to get such a surprise in this last work.

"Next, it's the story."

"As long as the story is similar, how can this work be considered a 'good work'."

Although the evaluation of comics has multiple dimensions, in the final analysis there are two-artist and narrative.

The artist sees the professional ability and professional level of the cartoonist.