The lonely Hikigaya Hachiman wants to become the king of mystery novels

However, for a unit drama like "Furuhata Rensaburo", it can always keep the audience fresh.Whether it is a brand new case in each episode or guest actor information that will not be announced until the day before the broadcast, the audience is extremely excited.

Therefore, Hikigaya Hachiman is very confident that the following single episodes can maintain or even exceed the 25.8% ratings.Considering that there will be several single episodes with better quality than the first episode, 25.8% is certainly not the limit of this drama.

Secondly, there is the contract issue for the second season of "Furuhata Rensaburo".

Although only one episode of the first season has been aired, no one doubts that this IP has a very bright future.Therefore, when discussing contract renewal with NHK, how much an episode of the script for the second season should cost is something that needs to be carefully considered.

Previously, Hachiman's lawyer, Mr. Takayuki Yagami, had promised him that if the first season of "Furuhata Jinsaburo" performed well, the second season would guarantee him 1000 million yen per episode.Now it seems that this number may also be conservative.

Now Hikigaya Hachiman has a lot of money. He has already written the script for the second season to the sixth episode when he has nothing to do. Maybe after the first season is finished, he can complete the script for the second season.

At that time, this will become a weapon for him to negotiate with NHK. If he lets the other party know that he has created the script for the second season, then NHK will not have any possibility of delaying it, and the initiative will be firmly in his hands. Hachiman's side.

After all, Hachiman is just a person who provides scripts, and any TV station can film his scripts.As for Director Kono and Mr. Sorimachi Sho, they have not established long-term cooperation with NHK, and they can change places at any time after filming a movie.

In other words, the crew of "Furuhata Rensaburo" does not need to be attached to NHK TV station. They can create high-quality products wherever they change the stage.If NHK wants to maintain its competitiveness, it needs to think carefully about how to increase Hachiman's compensation.

After thinking about these things, Hikigaya Hachiman felt really sleepy, so he fell asleep soundly on the sofa.

After an unknown amount of time, Hachiman felt someone gently poking his cheek. He opened his eyes and recognized the familiar silhouette in front of him in the darkness.

"Yukino, you're here...why don't I feel weird at all?"

It seemed like this wasn't the first time this happened, and Hachiman couldn't remember it clearly.

"Hmm? Maybe we have a connection."

Yukino put her head gently on Hachiman's chest and whispered.Yukino will always show her sweetest and softest self to Hachiman when the two of them are alone.

"Don't Sister Yangno know you're coming? You shouldn't make any noise when you come over, right?"

"It doesn't matter. Sister, she doesn't have a key when she comes, so she can't get in. Tonight, there are only two of us."

Yukino said, and climbed onto the sofa, squeezed in beside Hachiman, and put her delicate hands on his chest.

"Good night, Hachiman-kun."

Yukino looked really sleepy. She didn't do anything else and just said good night.

Hachiman felt the warmth and fragrance coming from the beautiful girl next to him, but soon he found that it was a bit awkward for two people to lie like this on the sofa.

"Uh... How about we go to sleep in the bedroom... It's too crowded like this."

Hikigaya Hachiman suggested softly, but the sound of even breathing could be heard from Yukino's side.

In short, Hachiman's sleep quality was really not very good this night. He was glad that tomorrow was Sunday.

When he woke up the next day, Hachiman found that Yukino had left his side at some point, while Yangono was sitting aside, looking at him with somewhat sad eyes.

Yukinoshita Harano thinks that her sister seems to have become many times more thoughtful since she got to know Hikigaya Hachiman.Of course, it's also possible that she has a lot of ideas, but she just doesn't show them.

For example, since Yukino and Hachiman became neighbors, she has been using "sausage tactics" to gradually eliminate the sense of distance between them.

What is the "sausage tactic"?Let’s take this as an example. If Yukino wants to get Hachiman, she will definitely not suddenly say to Hachiman one day, “Let’s do something tonight!”. In this case, [-]% ([-]% chance of success) will be met by the other party. ’s rejection, and may have caused Hachiman to distance himself intentionally.

Therefore, Yukino's first step was to sneak into Hachiman's room every night when he had nothing to do. This was regarded as a guest. Hachiman had no reason not to welcome him. Over time, it became a fixed program. .

Next, Yukino will follow Hachiman into his bedroom to spend the night writing with him.Hachiman couldn't refuse. He couldn't put down his writing, and he couldn't leave Yukino alone in the living room, so it was logical to take Yukino into the bedroom.

Considering that Hachiman usually writes until very late, Yukino will also stay in his room until very late. By the time Hachiman finishes writing, both of them may be a little sleepy.Therefore, when Yukino returned to her room, the two of them had probably already said "good night" to each other.

In this way, Yukino and Hachiman spent more and more time together, getting closer and closer to the point of sleeping.Until the situation last night, Yukino secretly took advantage of Hachiman's sleep and slept with Hachiman on the sofa all night.

Then, Yangno could foresee the next step.

One day in the future, perhaps a thunderstorm night, Yukino stayed late with Hachiman in his bedroom as usual.However, she did not go back to her room after Hachiman finished writing like before. Instead, she borrowed the bathroom in Hachiman's apartment. After taking a bath, she wore her own pajamas and returned to Hachiman's bedroom.

"The thunder was so loud today, I'm a little scared..." Yukino would say like this. The pitiful look on her face made Hachiman feel very distressed, so the two of them would lie down on the same bed.Since the two of them had slept together on the sofa one night before, Hachiman wouldn't feel it was sudden or uncomfortable.

As for what happened next, Yangno no longer wanted to analyze it any more.Anyway, she now has an urgent need.

"Hikigaya-kun, I think I really need a key to your apartment door."

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The fact that the first episode of "Furuhata Rensaburo" had a ratings of 20.00% and [-]% quickly spread throughout the industry.

You know, in today's Internet age, it may not be possible to produce a TV series with such high ratings in five years.And the most crucial person to do this is undoubtedly Hachiman.

In the current industry, the last doubts about whether Hachiman can handle film and television scripts have been eliminated, and countless companies have begun frantically sending cooperation intentions to Hachiman's work mailbox.After getting Hachiman's permission, Sakamachi Kinjiro directly sent all these emails in a unified format.

The biggest stakeholder in this matter, NHK TV station, is also planning nervously at this time. After the success of the first episode, they need to ensure that the following episodes can stabilize the ratings, and preferably still Hit the hot spots and get higher ratings.

Of course, NHK also needs to worry about another thing, and that is contract issues.Although Hikigaya Hachiman was previously offered a sky-high script contract of 750 million yen per episode, it is clear that this price is outdated if they want to make a second season.

"Assistant, do you think...at the price of 1000 million yen per episode, is there a chance to renew the contract with Mr. Hachiman?"

Minister Fukunaga asked his assistant with some uncertainty.You know, if the show is renewed for a second season, Hachiman Hikigaya will not only receive a salary increase, but the appearance fee of the leading actor Sho Sorimachi will also be greatly increased.

"Uh... I think it should be at least 1000 to two million yen, Minister Fukunaga. Maybe this is a bit conservative."

The assistant answered cautiously.

"Really... Well, it would be nice if we could just talk to Mr. Hachiman, but there is also Yagami Takayuki who is not easy to mess with. That person will definitely ask us for a price to death. And we really don't have any negotiation. There is no room left, so we can only play the emotional card, but there is no way that guy Yagami can listen to these things."

Minister Fukunaga rubbed his temples and said with a headache. The series "Furuhata Rensaburo" will definitely be a painful and joyful work for NHK TV station.

After all, NHK has no advertising, and the benefits they can get from this huge ratings must not be as good as those of private TV stations.

Chapter 172 Comic Booklet

"By the way, Sister Yangno, haven't you reported the studio's accounting information to me for a long time? You're somewhat unconscious, and I, the boss, have to ask you personally."

After breakfast, Hikigaya Hachiman, who had nothing to do, decided to find something to do. In fact, he knew that he had not made much money in the past two months.

"Ah, this... it seems to be true. The last time I gave a report was in July. In fact, the income during this period has not been so intensive recently, so I planned to save up and tell you together. I'm sorry. La..."

Yukinoshita Yono avoided Hachiman's eyes, scratched her cheek with her fingers, and said awkwardly like a child who made a mistake.

"I don't mean to blame you. I just feel that I have free time today. It's better to catch up early than to catch up. I might as well listen to your report at my house."

Hikigaya Hachiman finished washing the dishes and returned to the table to sit down.

"It's not impossible, but the way I'm dressed now always feels a bit unofficial..."

Harano reported to Hachiman twice before. Although he was at home, at least he was wearing a standard OL suit, which looked like that.

However, Harano, who came to Hachiman's house as a guest yesterday, didn't bring his suit at all because he didn't plan ahead.She is now wearing a white home-style short-sleeved shirt, three-quarter casual pants, and a pair of disposable slippers, with her white toes exposed.

This outfit was too informal, making it difficult for her to be serious.

"It doesn't matter. Whatever you wear doesn't affect your ability to speak. You go get ready now and we'll start later."

Hikigaya Hachiman didn't care about these formal things. He rarely showed his majesty as a boss and didn't give Harano any chance to hesitate.

Reluctantly, Yangno returned to Yukino's apartment. Since she didn't bring her own notepad, she had to ask her sister for a notebook, and then began to briefly write down what she had recorded on her phone.

As an employee of Hachiman Studio, Yono is completely unable to disobey Hachiman.

"Since the report in late July, the studio has made two major profits. The first is the additional printing of "The Clock Museum Incident". In September, Literary Spring and Autumn printed 50 single copies and 20.00 additional copies of the book. After the royalties were increased to 900%, the publishing house paid 400 million yen to the studio account, and the income after tax was [-] million yen."

Yukinoshita Yono, who had entered working mode, reported meticulously.

"In addition, it is the remuneration for the "Jukkaukan Incident" comic. As of September, the comic has been serialized for nine chapters. Based on the standard of 160 yen per page, Kodansha has paid a total of [-] to the account. Ten thousand yen.”

"Currently, the studio's account has accumulated 700 million yuan in funds. If nothing unexpected happens, the end of the year will be the period when the studio's income is most concentrated."

Yukinoshita Yono ended his brief report.

It is worth mentioning that the money in Hikigaya Hachiman Studio's account was earned from scratch after its establishment in May this year. There are still more than [-] million in his original account. funds.

"By the way, is the first volume of "Jukakukan Incident" about to be published soon?"

Hearing Harano mention this manga, Hikigaya Hachiman remembered that it was time to publish the first volume.

"Yes, I think Kodansha will contact you soon. However, the income from a single volume of youth comics is really limited, because it is cheap, has a low royalty rate, and the circulation is definitely not as good as those of your novels."

Yukinoshita Haruno replied.

As we all know, those comics that make more money are basically full-length or long-form serials, and they are definitely mainly shounen comics.

For a short-term serialization + youth manga like "The Clock Museum Incident", there is no need to expect too much in terms of sales. Of course, this is compared to Hachiman's previous works.

"Well, I can probably think of this. After all, comics are not a way to make a lot of money for me, but now I can only rely on comics to cooperate with Kodansha for the time being."

Hikigaya Hachiman has already planned that "The Jukkakukan Incident" will not be his only work as a manga scripter.After all, there were many mystery works in the previous life, which actually had a strong flavor of light novels, and there were also various beautiful girl detectives and so on, as well as a large number of excellent daily mystery works like "Hyogo", in short Very suitable for adaptation into comics.

"I also look forward to the period from the next to the end of the year when the studio's account will be filled with money."

Yukinoshita Yono said with some anticipation.

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"Oyster, oyster, don't do autograph sessions or anything like that, sister editor!"

Eri Sawamura was on the phone pleading with her editor.She had just learned from the other party that the first volume of "The Jukkaukan Incident" was about to be released, and Kodansha was very keen to hold a book signing.

"Well, Mr. Kashiwagi, please calm down first. This is just a small-scale autograph session to meet the fans' expectations."

Eiri's editor persuaded her on the phone that she knew the girl manga artist she was responsible for was most afraid of appearing in public.

"Wuwuwu, that's not okay, I'm so embarrassed to say..."

"Teacher Kashiwagi, if you want, you can wear a mask and sunglasses. If that doesn't work, you can just wear a giant frog hood. That's all fine."

In order to get Yinglili to agree to the autograph session, the editor tried his best to get her to agree to hold the autograph session fully armed.

After ending the call, Eiri looked at Kasumigaoka Shiu who was sitting on her bed with a troubled expression on her face.

"Fat dinosaur, why are you laughing?"

Yinglili said fiercely with some annoyance.These days, Kasumigaoka Shiu, who has finished her work, is very relaxed and often runs to Eri's house when she has nothing to do.

"Really? I feel like I'm tense. Well, Sawamura-san, you don't need to be too nervous. As an author who has experienced it many times, I can tell you clearly that signing events are not something worth being afraid of. Every reader I won’t stand in front of you for more than ten seconds, and I won’t have any impression on you at all.”

Xia Zhiqiu Shiyu comforted.

"Even if you say so..."

Yinglili is still a little shy, but she also knows that this is an inevitable step on her road to becoming a cartoonist.

Moreover, it is already October, and the new tax regulations announced by the Ministry of Finance have been officially implemented without any compromise. The identity of Yinglili, a talented girl, will only be known to more and more people.

"Okay, Sawamura-san, don't hesitate. While you are still a beautiful girl, it is the right way to seize the time to market this character more. At the beginning, I also relied on the name of 'Genius Beautiful Girl Author' to be able to be in the market Why not get so much attention in a short period of time?"

Kasumigaoka Shiha felt that Eri was wasting her resources by keeping her identity as a genius girl secret from the outside world. Until now, some readers think that Teacher Eri Kashiwagi is a bald, middle-aged manga artist.

"By the way, senior, how about I ask Mr. Hachiman what's going on there? If I can invite him over, can he help me attract firepower?"

Yinglili felt like she had come up with a genius idea.

"...I strongly advise you not to do this, Sawamura-san. If Kodansha knows that Mr. Hachiman is coming, they will definitely modify the plan overnight and replace the small room where the book signing was originally held with a large exhibition hall , and triple the number of scheduled signings. That just brings more firepower to you."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu was speechless by the other party's innocence.Are you kidding me, that's Mr. Hachiman, and Kodansha will rent out an entire banquet hall to hold a book signing for his arrival.

"That's right... I thought too simply. Then I'll ask Mr. Hachiman if I can come and see it in my own name that day. Senior sister, you will come too, right?"

Eiri looked at Kasumigaoka Shiyu with expectant eyes.

"Does this need to be said? I will definitely support Sawamura-san's first autograph session."

Kasumigaoka replied fondly.

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In fact, Hikigaya Hachiman did receive an invitation from Kodansha to attend a book signing, but Hachiman refused without thinking.The shadow left by the "Disintegration Causes" book signing in March has not been completely erased. How could he hold two book signings in one year?

However, Hachiman said that he could go to the book signing in a private capacity and discuss matters related to future cooperation with the magazine.

This news is enough to make "Weekly Young Magazine" cheer. They believe that this means that Mr. Hachiman still wants to continue publishing some works in the form of comics, so the current circulation of this magazine can be maintained for a while.

Now, "Jukkaukan Incident" is being serialized and has reached its first climax in chapters 7, 8, and 9 (people are starting to die), and the circulation of "Weekly Young Magazine" has dropped slightly. After a few issues, it rebounded strongly and returned to the level of nearly 90 copies.

Such high sales made Kodansha unanimously decide: If the contract with Mr. Hachiman can be renewed for the next comic, there is a lot of talk about remuneration.After all, thanks to Mr. Hachiman's fame, the monthly sales of "Weekly Young Magazine" have increased by at least [-] million yen, so it is only natural that he should use more to reward the other party.

The only thing the magazine is worried about now is, does Mr. Hachiman really have so much energy to support him in creating so many works at the same time?

Chapter 174 The future is the era of beautiful girl detectives! (4k)

Yukinoshita Yukino kept her word. In the following week, in addition to accompanying Hachiman to and from school as always, she even began to wait at the door of Class F where Hachiman was after class at three o'clock in the afternoon.

"Is this necessary? Yukinoshita-san, this is too conspicuous..."

Hikigaya Hachiman felt the jealous or envious looks from the classmates around him, and felt uncomfortable all over.