Tokyo Girlfriend Illustrated Book

On Saturday, when someone was sharing the joy with a beautiful girl, his loyal little brother Kisaki Tetsuta was not idle either. Because there are people inside the Rampage Angel who don’t usually read comics, so he sent a large number of people to teach them step by step how to fill in the reply letters.

He also constantly promoted that Hojo Kyosuke was the prototype of Saitama, which was a very important part of the publicity plan he and Shimomura Tetsuya drew up at the beginning. The people of Neon are originally middle-aged and strong, and can read purely fictitious comics with enthusiasm. Now that they know that someone as powerful as Hojo Kyosuke exists in reality, and even drew comics based on themselves, even if they have no interest in comics. Even people who are not interested can’t help but buy it and take a look.

On Sunday, after having breakfast, Hojo Kyousuke walked out alone.

A sunny morning like this is perfect for taking your puppy out for a walk. While walking on the road, there were still some cherry blossoms left on the cherry blossom trees beside the sidewalk, which would fall with the wind. This Neon Man’s favorite scene of mourning made Hojo Kyosuke walk a little faster.

The place he wanted to go to was the "Neon Medical University Affiliated Hospital" not far from his home. It was really close. The place where he lived was Sendagi 49, and the hospital was located in Sendagi 1. Chome, even if you walk, it won’t take ten minutes.

Along the way, I admired the energetic and beautiful bodies of the female college students who got up early to exercise. This is a neon education town. Universities that can be named are all crowded here. Although according to ordinary people's impression of students from prestigious schools, those who study hard are Most of the girls are average-looking, but aren't there also beauties like Okudera-senpai among them? So as long as the base is large enough, there will always be a few good-looking ones.

He slowly came to the hospital, and after some understanding, he knew that his visit was in vain.

Neon Medical University Hospital is one of the few university hospitals (specialized hospital) in Neon and a designated hospital for regional cancer diagnosis and treatment. At the same time, he provides the most professional "human diagnosis" in Neon, which is a physical examination. Not only routine physical examinations, but also genetic testing and precision physical examinations are available.

However, an appointment is required, and the examination is not done at the main office, but at the Neon Medical University Health Examination Medical Center located a few hundred meters away from the hospital. He also did not inform the girls of Sakura at all about the series of fasting and other precautions before the examination. Moreover, this examination will take 4-6 hours to complete even without stopping. It is best to divide it into two days.

So today's plan to take Sakura for a physical examination was scrapped, and he had to make an appointment for a physical examination for four people to come back next Saturday. Then he went home and made an appointment with Sakura to have the sukiyaki pot together at noon.

On the other side, Kisaki Tetsuta discovered that after a day of fermentation on Saturday, things had developed to a point that he could not even imagine.

"One Punch Man", a comic that uses weirdos to reflect ecological and social issues, caused a huge response in just one day and quickly spread from a group of people who read comics to a group of people who don't read comics at all.

Why is this happening? On the one hand, the subordinates spare no effort in promoting it. On the other hand, we have to mention Neon as a country and society.

Neon’s suicide rate is among the highest in the world, but it is also the country with the highest life expectancy. Why does this happen? Is it because young people are committing suicide that the average is being pushed up? Of course not, longevity is due to the development of medical technology.

Just like the precise physical examination that Kyosuke Hojo wanted to take Sakura to have, even in the world, Neon is at the top in this regard. This technology can detect almost all early-stage cancers, and early detection means a high probability of surgical cure.

It should be emphasized here that even if cancer is detected at an early stage through examination and "surgical cure" is declared, it will only increase the patient's life span from a few months to five years. As long as you survive for five years after the operation, it is considered a "surgical cure" in medical terms. It does not mean that the disease is really cured...

In short, the reason why average life expectancy is high is because of the development of the medical system, and if the suicide rate is high, it must be explained from the social level. With the prevalence of "senior culture" and the economic recession, young people have developed a unique "mourning culture", with low desires and lying down. Even so, they still feel depressed, so they lie down even more and choose to take the leap of faith outside of the subway rush hour, or find a place in the forest where they have wanted to try their luck for a long time but have not dared to go.

Of course, this is a more extreme choice. Others choose to stay at home, or like the bad guys in Rampage Angel, choose to vent their depression in another way. Under the general environment, no one would think of trying to change the social status quo, solve problems, and save the neon society.

In such a social environment, why "One Punch Man" resonates with people can be seen from the discussions on the anonymous website "knock" that is loved by Neon people. Knock is a forum-style website, characterized by anonymous speech. Because of this, it has become a place for the socially fearful and repressed neon people to vent.

After a series of developments, otakus with more time have successfully turned this place into a base camp. Of course, these otakus are not just squatting at home, but also passively transformed scholars, office workers, critics, etc.

Since it is an anonymous website, there is naturally no shortage of violent and extreme remarks. After all, Neon also has a best-selling book called "Other People's Attacks on Others" (People who feel uncomfortable if they don't attack others), which talks about Neon. There are many people in Hong who like to attack others either out of venting or out of boredom.

But it doesn't matter, soon a more boring and irritable brother will attack him, so generally the environment of the entire website is still based on friendly discussion.

Tetsuta Kisaki is currently browsing the newly developed discussion module of "One Punch Man".

"The protagonist Saitama of "One Punch Man" is obviously an unemployed and decadent young man, but when faced with the crab monster who let him go, he should have fled quickly, returned to the rental house, held Coke and watched two episodes of the cartoon to calm down. He then continued the cycle of interview, failure, and interview on the next day.

But for the simple reason of "fewer birthrates", he fought desperately against the terrifying crab monster. It is really incredible. But although I was very moved when I read the comics, there is absolutely no way such a person exists in reality! "

"What does it mean to have a low birthrate? Do you know that without that one child, Neon may be destroyed? Neon is in such a bad situation because of the lack of socially responsible people like Saitama."

"If you understand so well, why don't you get married quickly and have more children to relieve social pressure?"

"I would definitely do this if I were Saitama."

"But I heard that the author of "One Punch Man" is an amazing person in real life."

"what? What?"

"According to my friends at Dongcheng High School, the author is only a freshman in junior high school and has already defeated three bad organizations and became the protector of Bunkyo District."

Since he was anonymous, Tetsuta Kirisaki didn't know if this insider was the promotion officer he sent out. But this didn't stop him from happily continuing to watch, because this was the effect he wanted.

Just like the voice actor idolization, what he wants to do is to idolize the comic author, linking Hojo Kyosuke and the comic protagonist Saitama to achieve the effect of the two complementing each other. First, Hojo Kyosuke’s fame was used to promote the comics, and then the comics were used to support Hojo Kyosuke.

"It's true. The author and I were classmates in elementary school. When he was still in elementary school, he severely beat up anyone in the class who wanted to bully his classmates."

"Is he really the Neon Man?"

"Of course it is. Look at the Saitama he drew. Even with such powerful power, he still lies at home and only takes action when the city encounters a major crisis. Isn't this just like us?"

"Indeed, I'm lying flat at home now just because I don't have the power to change the world. If I had that power, I would probably choose to be an 'interest-driven hero' like Saitama."

"Doesn't anyone want to use that power to rule the world?"

"Why do you want to rule the world to update anime faster?"

"It seems like a good idea."

…

The subsequent comments started to go awry, and netizens began to imagine what they would do if they had such powerful power. Kisaki Tetsuta was very pleased to read it, because this is the charm of comics, which can make people feel immersed in it, as if they are starting another period of life.

Then he clicked into another discussion thread, where the source of Saitama's power was being discussed.

"Is it scientific that you can gain such powerful strength just by doing a little exercise every day?"

"Asshole, what do you mean by 'merely'? Even if you divide it by a hundred, you can't persist. The point is not the amount of exercise, but persistence!"

"Yes, not turning on the air conditioner for three years, what kind of torture is this? Saitama must have exceeded the limits of human beings by doing this!"

"It's decided, starting tomorrow I will train like Saitama."

"Will it really work?"

"If you ask this question, you must not know how powerful the author of "One Punch Man" is!"

"Pictures, pictures, pictures..."

Some of the pictures are of Hojo Kyosuke practicing one-to-many sparring in the Tojo Kendo Club and then slashing the person in front of him with a single blow. Some are pictures of him wielding his sword with a terrifying momentum. Of course, the most handsome one is the picture of him standing in a crowd. photo of mountains with comet as background.

Well done, Kisaki Tetsuta applauded inwardly, this person was 100% his promoter. Since you want to become an idol, how can you not make use of your eldest brother's ridiculously handsome face?

By the way, should I sign a brokerage contract with my eldest brother? This would make things easier.

Not to mention Kosaki Tetsuta's random thoughts, after the series of pictures were posted, the discussion in the discussion thread was paused for a second, and then started to scroll again.

"So strong, you can feel its unparalleled power just from the photo!"

"So he became so powerful by training like Saitama?"

"Does anyone want to go jogging in Yoyogi Park tonight?"

“Meet here for Ikebukuro running.”

…

A trend will quietly form, and once there is a trend, the masses will begin to blindly follow it, and Hojo Kyosuke will make a fortune.

Chiyoda-ku Hitotsubashi 2-chome 5, where the editorial office of "Weekly Shōnen High" is located.

"You are truly worthy of being the editor-in-chief. You have such a good eye. You found such a great comic right away. The response rate is as high as 70%!"

Zeng Jin supported his own author at the editorial meeting. The editor who wanted to win a good position in the magazine for "Ski Prince" changed his face at this moment. He held the reply report in his hand and praised loudly in the editorial office.

"No, no, the author himself is very strong, I just put in a little effort." Tetsuya Shimomura said with a reserved smile as he lifted the thermos cup and took a sip of hot water.

"With such good results, we should take advantage of the situation and publish a single book, right?" said a new editor.

"It's only been one issue. How can you publish a separate book? You haven't slept for too long and your brain is not working properly!" The senior next to him rolled up the paper in his hand and tapped his head lightly.

"But it would be a pity not to publish a single volume with such good results. You have all seen the discussions on the Internet. If a single volume is released now, 200,000 copies will definitely be sold out immediately!" Of course the new editor knows this. , just to flatter the editor-in-chief.

"Yes, yes, not only on the Internet, but also some anime review magazines have mentioned "One Punch Man", saying that he is the conscience of neon youth. It is incredible that it was only serialized for one issue. It is obvious that other films are aimed at society. There are many comics discussing the phenomenon, why is he so popular?"

"The important thing is the author. Didn't you see? The author is..."

…

"The top priority is the content of the next issue. As long as there are 80 pages of content in the next issue, and the author prepares an extra chapter, we can make up the content of a single issue." The deputy editor also turned to look. To the boss next to you.

"Actually, I've already got the content of the next issue." Tetsuya Shimomura still had a steady smile on his face. He was well versed in the ways of the workplace and would not start to feel complacent just because of such a little flattery. At least he would have to wait until Kyosuke Hojo became a top-level manga Home is the way to go!

"How is it? The quality of the comics." The deputy editor quickly asked. If it is just a flash in the pan, his own author might be able to take over!

"It's still as high as ever. Whether it's the storyboards, the plot, or the painting, it's as perfect as the first issue. The weirdos are still the embodiment of social imagination, but the lines are still humorous, and they connect the plot well and dilute it. That sense of seriousness.”

Faced with his old partner and rival, Tetsuya Shimomura also showed a little complacency: "I really don't know how Mr. EGOIST produced such comics at such an age."

This bastard, how proud can he be? It was only because of your son that he picked up such a treasure. The deputy editor-in-chief slandered, still talking about business:

"What about the single book? Have you communicated with him?"

"I've already said it. The other person said that he will draw a side story in the near future. If nothing else happens, I can catch up next week. However, I am still a little worried. Other comics are serialized for at least two months before they are released as a single volume. I don't know. What will be the performance of "One Punch Man"?"

Tetsuya Shimomura put down the thermos cup and said with a worried look.

...Asshole, don't think I don't know that you want to hear me continue to praise "One Punch Man". The deputy editor-in-chief, who was cursing in his heart, said with an expression on his face: "That's a bad thing."

"What the editor said is wrong. One Punch Man is a hit with a favorable rating of more than 70% for the first serial issue. It cannot be judged by common sense. A single volume released together with the second issue is just enough to satisfy those who have not bought it. By the time readers get to the first issue, sales will definitely not be bad.”

"But it would be bad if the magazine's sales were affected." Tetsuya Shimomura still looked worried.

"Hey, it's only one issue of the comic. It won't have any impact on the original buying group. People who used to buy magazines will still buy magazines. You can buy such a large comic for 230 yen. Without this book, how can they pass the time?"

The deputy editor-in-chief waved his hand. They can sell it so cheaply because of the low cost of paper and printing. The magazine's income does not only consist of selling magazines. From the moment the author chooses to serialize the comics in their magazine, the cartoonist and the magazine can be said to have formed a community of interests, although one side is stronger.

The magazine society helps excellent comics contact animation production companies, as well as companies that specialize in peripheral products. A large part of this money comes from the magazine, and of course it is also a huge fortune for the author.

So as long as the comics are popular, the magazine will be happy.

"I feel more relieved after hearing what you said. I'll urge Mr. EGOIST to finish the extra story as soon as possible." Tetsuya Shimomura said as if he had finally made up his mind.

Bastard, don’t think I didn’t hear you call the author this morning. You just asked if the manuscript for the next issue was ready, and the other person immediately sent the manuscript over. Where can I find such a worry-free author? The deputy editor was filled with envy.

The fact is exactly what the deputy editor thought. When the reply report came out in the morning, Tetsuya Shimomura immediately reported the good news to his writer. The other person said that he was in the hospital, which frightened him and immediately planned to drive there to express his condolences. Fortunately, Hojo Kyousuke only planned to go for a physical examination, so it was a false alarm.

Very good, this is how writers should pay attention to their bodies in order to create better and more works. He also kindly asked if he wanted the magazine to reimburse him for the medical examination expenses.

"Huh? Do you actually have this benefit?"

"Of course you have something to say about Mr. Hojo."

"Then is it okay for me to have a precise physical examination? Can I also have three other family members?"

…

For a sophisticated physical examination that starts at 500,000 yen, Tetsuya Shimomura can bite the bullet and come up with it from the funds if it's just Hojo Kyosuke alone, but if it's four people, forget it. Fortunately, the person on the other end of the phone was just joking and asked about the comics in a considerate way.

"A great victory, Mr. Hojo. The favorable response rate of the reply letter is over 70%, an unprecedented good result!"

"Is that so? It's great."

Although he was talking happily, Shimomura Tetsu could also hear that the first-year junior high school teacher Hojo on the other side of the phone was still very calm, which made him blush. He has been an old social worker for so many years, why can he still be so calm? .

"Um, have you finished the next issue?"

"It was completed yesterday. I'll send it to you by email." Yesterday, after returning to Eri's home from Akihabara, the two of them worked overtime to complete the content of the next issue. Of course, Hojo Kyousuke continued to act as Models were photographed a lot.

It was such a touching relief. Even after hanging up the phone, Tetsuya Shimomura was still deeply moved. He has also come a long way from being a new editor. It is not easy for authors to submit manuscripts on time. A proactive author like Hojo Kyosuke is really a blessing to editors.

In the afternoon, Tetsuya Shimomura held a meeting to discuss the single volume of "One Punch Man". Although he didn't even get all the content, it didn't stop him from doing the preliminary work first. For example, determine the quantity of printing, the needs of bookstores, publicity plans, whether to hold a book signing, etc.

It’s gone tonight. I’ll try my best tomorrow to see if I can get another 10,000 yuan.