Tokyo Girlfriend Illustrated Book

"Is it really necessary to do this?"

Hojo Kyosuke turned his head and looked at the editor next to him who was wearing a neat suit, Akamatsu Yuki.

"Ah? I'm sorry, Mr. Hojo, I don't understand what you are talking about?" Akamatsu bowed his head and said.

"I mean, can so many people really be sold out? No, I should say, are there really so many people in Tokyo?"

Hojo Kyosuke pointed to the three bookshelves stacked in a pyramid inside the store, with the tops almost touching the roof. In addition to what is in front of me, according to the staff's introduction, there are two warehouses that are already full. No wonder the publishing house signed a contract with me for 300,000 copies a few days ago.

"Don't worry, Hojo-san, there will never be a sell-out situation!" The clerk in a bookstore uniform slapped his chest and assured loudly, fully displaying the momentum of the neon "Xinhua Bookstore".

"What are you talking about? With Mr. Hojo's strength, I should be worried that future book fans will be disillusioned." Akamatsu Yuki said with a smile on his face, as if he really didn't know how to do math at all.

Then you guys are still going to make trouble for "breaking the time limit for the autograph session". Hojo Kyousuke rolled his eyes in his heart.

After learning that Hojo Kyosuke finally thought of holding a book signing, the publisher was overjoyed. Even Weekly Shonen High couldn't hold back and wanted to hold a joint book signing, but of course this proposal was approved by someone. People rejected it outright. Originally, the pen name was used to distinguish it from the real name. If a book signing event is held together with the novel and comic, wouldn't the last layer of cloth be lifted?

The manager of the novel publishing house thought hard, and after consulting Hojo Kyosuke and learning that he was a physical monster, he came up with the gimmick of "big limit breaking".

From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Mr. Hojo’s super long autograph session!

How about it, compared with those writers who only go to the hospital for maintenance of their hands after only two hours of work, aren't their courage already beyond the sky!

As for whether it will last too long and not many people will participate, neither Hojo Kyosuke nor the publisher is worried.

In the "Neon Most Popular Male Writer" competition held online last month, he was elected with an absolute advantage over the second place. Although it is not an authoritative competition, this can also explain his popularity a little bit. In the previous warm-up activities for the book signing, whether it was his personal website or the publisher's posts on major forums, he received hundreds of thousands of comments.

Everyone is urging this lazy guy to hold a book signing as soon as possible, they can't wait any longer.

Today's autograph session will be filmed and recorded throughout, and we may apply for various records later. For example, what is the record of the longest duration of the autograph session, the record of the most purchases, etc.

It was still very early and the bookstore was not officially open. The clerk was sorting out the bookshelves and inserting some small cards with thoughts after reading next to the corresponding books. Adjust the order of the booth, put new books in and replace old books.

The venue for the book signing is Kinokuniya Bookstore, one of Neon's largest bookstore chains. The main store in Shinjuku has nine floors above and below ground, and has its own concert hall and exhibition hall.

Unlike others that only got a small room as a signing venue, Kinokuniya directly used the concert hall as the venue for Hojo Kyosuke's first signing.

It was half past seven on Sunday, far from the time when Shinjuku became active. Boxers were still crowded in the subway car to vent their anger from getting up early for work. But there was already a long queue in front of the Kinokuniya Building, extending from the escalator signage along the sidewalk until it disappeared around the corner.

After securing the venue, Chisong Yuqi ran out again to see if there was any trouble outside. This kind of autograph session will be canceled if it causes public displeasure and complaints. But of course this would not happen at Mr. Hojo's autograph session. Looking at the crowd surrounding the signboards, he smiled proudly.

Mr. Hojo is so naive that he is worried about whether the novel will be sold out.

The advertising stand is designed like this. The four characters "Kyosuke Hojo" are at the top, and the slightly smaller "The Devotion of Suspect X" is below. The picture below is of Kyosuke Hojo, who is tall and tall in a silver suit, holding up the novel.

Even people who have never read this book will come to the book signing just because the boy on the sign is more handsome than a popular artist!

The best evidence is the girls who screamed that they were so handsome and then quickly gave up their shopping plans and joined the queue. And the longer the queue, the more passers-by are attracted to join. There are many people in Shinjuku who have nothing to do. They don’t know how happy they are to have such fun.

The reason why we queue up in advance is because there is a process for the book signing that only the top 100 people have, which is interviews and interactions with the author.

In the concert hall, Hojo Kyousuke was already seated behind the table, ready to greet guests. The place behind the red curtain that should have been replaced by wallpaper with the Kinokuniya logo written all over it, and above the head was a large banner with a rather exaggerated font.

There were also many signboards standing under the stage, with awards written on them that Hojo Kyosuke didn't even know about. Well, according to the editor, that was his achievement, even though he didn't know it at all.

The guests in the audience are already seated, including Hojo Kyosuke's voice actor Nishimiya Glass, the costume designer Naoka Ueno, the painter, no, it's the manga assistant Sawamura Spencer Eiri, and finally, although he is not the editor, he is actually in charge Kasumigaoka Shiha, who took over the work of editing the novel.

Among the four girls sitting in the first row of seats, except for Glass and Naohua, who sat together, the other two were four seats apart.

Hojo Kyosuke on the stage had a flawless business-like smile on his face. Although the camera had not been turned on, his eyes were still looking straight ahead, not daring to fall on the first row of the audience.

Who asked me to hold a book signing? Sakura, it must be you! Come back quickly and save me! How to deal with this scene?

From the corner of her eye, she quietly looked down. Shiyu Kasumigaoka, who was wearing a red hip-hugging skirt, was sitting near the door. Her smooth and silky black hair was combed by a white hairband and draped behind her. Her long and beautiful legs were tightly wrapped in black stockings. There is no gap between them, and the calves are slightly curled back to ensure the elegance of the entire posture.

She arrived with Hojo Kyosuke, Glass and the others. Originally, Hojo Kyosuke thought that Shiba-senpai would react like "turning pale", "getting angry", and "turn around and leave" when seeing Glass and Naoka. But Unexpectedly, she just had a perfect smile on her face.

"These two are Miss Nishimiya and Miss Ueno, right? They are really cute little sisters." With such a smile, she took the two girls who were completely confused about the situation and started to chat.

It seemed fine at first glance, but apart from the initial bow, she never said a word to Hojo Kyousuke.

Then it was Eri who ran into the concert hall excitedly. After seeing the three girls surrounding Hojo Kyousuke, the smile on her face disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye, and she instantly turned livid, and the beautiful bangs on her forehead instantly Fried hair.

Under the gaze of Hojo Kyousuke, she stamped her feet fiercely, but the luxurious black leather shoes like lacquerware could not create the movement she wanted. The thick carpet perfectly absorbed all her strength. This phenomenon made her Yinglili became even more angry. Crystal tears instantly appeared in the corners of her eyes. She turned around, and the twin pony tails behind her floated high with her movements.

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

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

Although her body proportions were so good that her legs looked like works of art, a certain golden retriever always had a petite figure and was soon caught up with her.

After a series of persuasion, rejection, persuasion, and rejection, the comic assistant lady still sat in the audience, but refused to communicate with other people.

Glass and Naohua were not affected at all. Whether they were the painter lady or the novelist lady, they had known about it for a long time. Originally, they wanted to serve as assistants today, but Hojo Kyosuke refused because he was too tired. After nearly ten hours, even if he just helped him flip through a book, it was still very tiring.

So their task became to videotape and take photos and send them to Sakura and Aunt Miyoko who was far away in Hokkaido.

Fortunately for Hojo Kyousuke, Mitsuha Miyamizu went back to his hometown like Sakura, otherwise he would probably have to undergo additional kendo training after holding the autograph session today.

As Yuki Akamatsu returned to the concert hall, the autograph session officially began. The host was someone from Kinokuniya, a store clerk with a cute bob haircut.

Fans lined up to walk in. In order not to cause confusion, Hojo Kyosuke was in the waiting room on the side. After the fans were seated, he would only make a grand appearance when the host called his name. In fact, according to his idea, he should stand at the door to greet his loyal readers, but as soon as he said this idea, before Akamatsu Yuki could say anything, Kasumigaoka and Erili immediately objected.

Not only will the order get out of control, but the subsequent processes will also be disrupted.

Although she works as a store clerk, she obviously often guest-hosts and controls the scene very well. Just to mention a few, the plot in "The Devotion of Suspect X" has aroused a good response, and then she shouts The name Hojo Kyosuke came out.

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

"Good morning everyone, thank you all for coming to my book signing." He bowed first and then sat down.

The audience burst into warm applause. Book fans were excited to see their favorite author, and passers-by were excited to see that the real person was more handsome than the one on the sign.

The four girls sitting in the first row were filled with pride when they saw the energetic Hojo Kyosuke under the white lights on the stage.

In addition to book fans, there were also a lot of media present. They were not performance newspapers paid for by the publishing house, but a bunch of well-known media including TV Tokyo and Shukan Bunshun. After all, this is the first public appearance of Hojo Kyosuke in three years since his debut, which can be regarded as very precious.

"So, Mr. Hojo, how did you come up with such a shocking story?" The host held a book "The Devotion of Suspect X" in his hand.

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

Facing everyone's expectant eyes, he responded to this question for the second time, just like he 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 happened in another world. I just captured him and then shared it with everyone."

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

"Haha, I was shocked. Mr. Hojo is really funny." The host also clapped his hands gently, then picked up the microphone and asked again.

"So in what environment was it written?"

This is also one of the neon people's favorite questions, and what if the answer is:

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

"In the evening, the heavy snowfall for several days finally stopped, and the afterglow of the setting sun merged with the gray sky. I felt an indescribable feeling in my heart. I warmed my hands on the stove and picked up a pen to write this book. Book"

If so, book fans will be very happy.

If it were "Just like in the novel, a mother and daughter also moved next to the apartment I lived in that day...", then the sales of the novel would definitely surge immediately.

"The environment? It's in the apartment I rent."

"Hey!? Is there really a single mother living alone with her daughter?" The host was obviously excited, and the book fans below were also slightly commotion.

"No, the apartment I rent is a single apartment specially provided for students. It is a bit crowded for two people." Hojo Kyosuke explained.

“Then why did you create this work focusing on such women’s issues?”

They said it came from another world. Although he had read the script a long time ago, Hojo Kyousuke still complained in his heart.

The reason why we say that serious literature serves to transform society is because those novels really speak about some social phenomena and can make an impact. Just like the novel "The Devotion of Suspect X", although the core is still conspiracy and reasoning. But it is the issue of female crime that sets off the story. Although the author's original intention of designing such a plot may simply be to serve the novel itself, it is undeniable that the work does point this out.

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

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

"The union of two people is a choice. It is never a bondage, it is just a very pure expression of love. People will get married because they love each other, and they will separate because of the disappearance of love. This is also a choice, but in that From now on, I will never be as bad as Tomikashi Shinji."

Most of the people present were fans of his books, so he directly named the fictional ex-husband in the novel who kept oppressing his ex-wife and was eventually killed.

The people in the audience were silent for a few seconds, then suddenly bursts of applause, followed by even more enthusiastic sounds.

Hojo Kyosuke smiled and nodded his thanks to the four girls including Kasumigaoka Shiu who was the first to applaud. The girl with black hair and red eyes was full of pride, while the girl with blond hair and blue eyes snorted and turned her head away. holding cell phone.

Next came a few more regular questions, and then it was time for book fans to ask questions.

Looking at the forest of arms below, Hojo Kyosuke clicked on the one wearing black stockings without hesitation.

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

"Teacher Hojo, will you be like the Stone God and give your life for the person you love?"

"Of course!" replied instantly.

"Thank you, teacher."

He continued to raise his hand. Although it seemed unfair to point two people in the same row in a row, someone still obeyed his inner voice and ordered Yinglili in order.

With two arms wrapped around her chest, Yinglili's face still showed annoyance:

"Teacher Hojo, all humans know that a person's life is only once, so shouldn't we be more careful in choosing the person to sacrifice our life?"

"...I think we should cherish our own lives, and creating a happy life with the people we like is what we should do."

"I wholeheartedly agree, thank you Mr. Hojo."

After returning the microphone, the girl who sat down quietly raised the corners of her mouth, revealing her cute little tiger teeth.

Well, although it is indeed a bit sorry for the people in the back row to click on the person in the first row three times in a row, but who told her to be named Nishimiya Glass?

"Will Mr. Hojo create some works with a more satisfying ending next time?" Glass' cute question made someone very happy.

"Yes, I already have plans to write a healing novel." He nodded to Glass, and then looked at Ying Lili. The latter nodded with satisfaction, then turned his head with a hum.

It's just a mere Hojo Kyousuke, how proud he is!

I had already thought of the great wisdom of ordering four people in each row, so I ordered Naoka Ueno without any burden.

"Is it because Mr. Hojo spent too much time writing the novel that the update speed of "One Punch Man" is so touching?"

Hojo Kyosuke, who has multiple identities, has long been mentally prepared to be urged by manga readers to update today. After all, during the suspension period, many people on the Internet said that they would organize a group to visit his home to urge him to update. Even after the update is resumed, Naqi will Slow speed will not satisfy readers at all.

On his personal website, in addition to discussing the plot, there are also posts about the new cosplay section. The most common posts are reminders for updates, but he did not expect that the first one to launch the attack was Zhihua. Thinking like this, he saw Zhihua sticking out her tongue and holding the phone to her chest and shaking it.

Well, Kyousuke Hojo immediately saw the familiar profile picture with his scanning eyes. It was that guy Sakura. Even though he wasn't here, he still didn't forget to cause trouble.

Before he could answer, some of the book fans below, who looked like A Zhai in their clothing, started making noises.

"Guaranteed more updates in the next issue!" He immediately promised.

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

Do you have a girlfriend? Personal privacy cannot be disclosed.

Thinking about finding a girlfriend on site? Were you hired by Sakura to cause trouble? Can we stop talking about girlfriends right here?

Why hasn’t the movie started production yet? Haven't you already found a director? To make a better movie, so please have a little more patience.

Has Mr. Hojo considered playing Yukawa Manabu himself? I feel like your temperament fits very well. No, no, no, that doesn't apply at all. I won't touch such a dirty coffee cup.

After the questions, there will be other interactive sessions, taking photos, drawing lucky viewers to give small gifts, etc.

When the autograph signing officially started, it was already an hour later. First, the order in the venue was followed. Not surprisingly, the first one was Kasumigaoka Shiu.

With a faint blush on her jade-like pretty face, the girl opened the newly bought book, slowly handed it over, and said expectantly:

"Please write to my favorite reader Kasumigaoka Shiu."