Zongman: Why are all your comics full of knives?

Signings?

The old thing was brought up again, and Nangong Mu couldn't help but fall into thought.

Regarding this matter, the editor mentioned it during the summer vacation.

However, due to the summer weather and some other factors,

was directly fooled by him.

When I heard the proposal again, I had a completely different idea.

The purpose of the signing meeting is mainly to shorten the distance between the fans and the fans.

An activity to increase the sales of your works, as well as your personal fame.

At that time, Nangong Mu didn't have much desire for fame.

Money also belongs to the salted fish mentality as long as it is enough.

Although I have the work "Flower Name" in my hand, I didn't work too hard.

The degree of homework each time is only at the speed of one word a week.

But now it's different.

Whether it's fame or money, the more the merrier!

In this case, it is necessary to hold a book signing.

Seeing that Nangong Mu was silent, Yin Sha saw that Zhang had misunderstood what he meant.

Then he said: "Isn't "Magic Circle" going to be broadcast on the new episode in October?"

"It's definitely going to attract more new fans when the time comes. "

"Take this as an opportunity to launch a book signing, as well as the "Magic Circle" collector's edition, which will definitely sell well!"

"Of course, this is just a little bit of advice that I don't mature, and it's up to you to decide. "

After listening to the other party's explanation, Nangong Mu showed a strange look on his face.

Remember when you first met a newcomer who would have made a mistake even in an internal letter, right?

In just half a year, it has grown to this point.

"Editor-in-chief Minano really didn't mistake you!"

Hearing Nangong Mu's heartfelt emotion, Yin Sha was stunned when he saw Zhang, and then his face flushed a little shy red.

"It's... Are you complimenting me!?"

"Can you just be bold and get rid of the latter one, and now you've grown into a pretty good editor?"

Is this how this guy sees me?

Hey.

It's embarrassing!

He smirked like this, but his face was completely proud!

It will be a pleasure to be affirmed by outsiders at work.

Not to mention being affirmed by the teacher in charge of yourself!

But.

After being happy for a little 04, Yinsha saw that Zhang also came back to his senses:

"So, what do you think about the book signing?"

"You've made the benefits so obvious, why do you refuse?"

Nangong said with a smile: "Although I may be a little tired, I am also a little curious about how popular I am now." "

"I just hope there won't be no one that day, and it will be embarrassing. "

Yin Sha couldn't help but smile when he saw Zhang: "I just hope that when that day comes, you won't complain that there are too many people." "

"Now that it's decided, how about October 1st, which happens to be a Sunday. "

"No problem. "

"The specific time is 10 o'clock in the morning, the specific location, I'll tell you after the selection is done later, remember to go to SNS to help promote it?"

"Well, I don't want too few people to come that day, otherwise wouldn't it be very shameless?"

Hang up.

Nangong Mu returned his gaze to his workbench.

Today is Saturday, and it's time to paint "Three Questions on the End of the World".

I couldn't help but replay the words of Sand and Zhang in my mind.

"A collector's edition of Magic Circle!?"

This sentence reminded him slightly.

A comic that has been finished can still be reprinted, adding quality and attaching some small things,

Do secondary charges.

So...

"Why can't "Three Questions of Doom", which is originally a light novel, be released as a light novel first!?"

There will be such mistakes, mainly because they fall into the wrong thinking at the beginning.

Because I draw comics myself, I subconsciously thought of launching this work in the form of comics.

But thinking carefully about my current situation, the two works are in serialization,

Until the end of one of them, it will definitely not be possible to continue the serialization.

And if you directly launch a single book, you have to wait until at least 9 words are drawn.

At present, I want to promote these two works at the same time,

The difficulty encountered is slightly greater than expected.

The main focus of the story in "Three Questions of Doom" is on the everyday side.

The protagonist's slightly lazy and warm daily life in "Fairy Warehouse" is longing and moving.

So when the maidens face the death that will eventually come,

I will feel so unforgettable!

Therefore, when comparing the anime version to the manga adaptation, the main focus is also on this aspect.

Because of the foundation of the first two works, it is very easy to draw.

The main difficulty this time is actually on "Guilty Crown"!

After going back and forth in my mind many times,

Nangong Mu finally decided to make a certain adaptation in the plot!

The first is about the background of the story,

All of this changed 10 years ago, on the day of what is known as the Lost Christmas!

Therefore, it is necessary to make a certain explanation at the beginning.

At least from the perspective of fans who have never seen this work,

Without such an explanation, there will be a strong sense of division and conflict in many places.

The method of expression can be in the form of a dream like "Magic Circle", but more information has to be revealed in it.

The second is the compactness of the story!

According to the animation, remove the OP and ED sides, and the duration of a sentence is about 22 minutes.

It is expressed in the form of a comic, which is equivalent to the content of 2 episodes.

But there is no need!

Many parts of the story seem redundant, verbose, and boring.

Although it is a foreshadowing for the subsequent emotions and the change of the protagonist's personality, it is somewhat too verbose.

At least Nangong Mu still remembers that when he watched this work for the first time,

The first two words were almost asleep for him.

There are two main reasons for falling asleep,

One of the points is not knowing what story to express,

Another reason is that even if these two are combined into one episode, it will not seem too abrupt.

So when it was adapted into a comic, there were 22 episodes in the whole work, but he couldn't draw 44 out,

At most, it's only 24-26 words, and this range is almost enough.

Besides.

In terms of the beauty of the characters, it cannot be overlooked.

Cuteness is justice!

It is precisely because it is cute enough that it will make the reader feel sad enough when he dies!

Other characters aside, the school festival and the prayer must be liked by the reader!

With Nangong Mu's painting and the portrayal of the original story, it is not difficult to do this.

Finally, in the end, it's in the expression of this work!

Needless to say, "Flower Name", which made readers cry a lot yesterday, is an "everyday" work in itself.

Although "Magic Circle" has a magical girl, it looks like it is in terms of combat, but it is actually more "everyday".

The length is mainly composed of memories, interactions between young girls, and personal monologues.

Fighting is only one aspect of this.

It's better to say that there is no excessive performance at all.

The Last Questions will take the same form.

And "Guilty Crown" Nangong Mu doesn't plan to do this,

He's ready to give more to the battle!

In the case of compressing the content, there weren't too many battles throughout the article,

Bound to get a massive increase!

This will give the reader the impression that this is a work of blood!

As we all know, there are almost no knives in bloody works!

There will also be more in terms of audience!

There is absolutely no idea of tricking fans into killing them!

It's a mature judgment made after careful consideration!

And the protagonist's character, which seems a little weak at the beginning, is also an indispensable metamorphosis in hot-blooded works!

If you want to wear a crown, you must bear its weight.

"I think the day the protagonist turns black, it will also shock readers even more, right!?"

For these reasons.

Progress in "The Guilty Crown" is being unusually slow.

It took more than a week to finish the second episode.

It also took more than a week to draw, and now he has finished painting 4 of "Three Questions of Doom"!

The difference in speed is clear at a glance.

"By the way, the production of the Divine Comedy of Sword Drawing should also be arranged in the plan. "

There is also a representative "Departures~Song of Love for You~", which is not missing. (If you read a violent novel, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

Say so much.

I mainly want to express that the two works that Nangong Mu currently has in his hands,

If you want to meet the fans, you have to wait a lot of time.

is "Three Questions of Doom" adapted from a light novel,

It is just right to fill a certain gap during this time.

After all, unlike drawing, it takes a lot of time to draw or even copy it.

On the premise of having a template, the light novel can be coded with the hand speed of 10,000 words in an hour by Nangong Mu (this is the speed of typing, and the code word has to be thought, and copying it is not the same thing at all, don't substitute it casually!!),

Even if you write all the contents of the total 5 volumes,

It won't take more than a week.

With such a convenient wool, how can there be any reason to miss it?

Thinking of this, Nangong Mu made a decision,

"I'm not in a hurry to draw today. "

Let's write the first volume of the "Three Questions of Doom" novel first!

Other people's novels, illustrations, and animations can be contracted single-handedly.

It should be reasonable for him to expand his fiction business a little, right!?

As for writing light novels, will there be no copyright in your hands, and you can't draw comics casually?

Joke.

Is Shueisha really in the manga business?

ACG is a field where others are involved.

It's just that comics are relatively the best developed.

The copyright is in the hands of a company, and after that, it's not how he wants to come here, how to come!?

Of course.

Even if you want to release a light novel first, you don't need to rush for the time being.

"Wait until after the signing session is over and then talk to the editors of the sound sand. "

After you have planned the next arrangement.

Nangong Mu also calmed down, took out his mobile phone and entered SNS to post a news, and then devoted himself to work.

"Is there really no way?"

The girl moved her plump legs and folded them together, and the silk rubbed to make a "hiss" sound.

Long black hair, dazzling white skin, perfect looks, and a figure that is enough to make any peer envious.

And, of course, the pair of beautiful legs that can easily steal the attention of other men.

It's just that the girl's mood is obviously wrong at the moment.

Any stranger could feel her agitation at this time.

Not to mention Machida Enko, who sits across from the girl and has known each other for a year.

Although she is also a great beauty, she looks mature and capable in professional clothes.

There is not only the sweetness of a mature woman, but also the ability of a professional woman.

But compared to the Kasumigaoka Shiyu in front of him, who was full of youthful atmosphere,

But it doesn't seem worth mentioning.

It's like a woman may have a lot of demands on a man,

A man, however, only needs to meet one requirement to be sufficient, 18 years old.

Of course, it doesn't affect if it's a little smaller.

Facing the irritable Kasumigaoka Shiyu, Machida Enko sighed:

"I don't want to say it so absolutely, but that's exactly what it is. "

"The sales of the third volume of "Love Metronome" were too low, and it was difficult to release the fourth volume. "

To say that it is difficult is actually equivalent to announcing the decision to cut it in half.

After all, with the current situation, it is impossible for the company to continue to invest resources in publicity.

Rather, the release of the third volume itself did not use many resources.

Whether it's those newcomers who are getting more attention,

It's still a new work that fans are looking forward to more after winning the big award.,

It's more than the first two volumes of sales.,It's even a low-level work.,It's more worth investing in, right?

Kasumigaoka Shiyu, who has excellent grades in his own right, of course, can hear the meaning of his own editor.

But she was still unwilling!

I am not willing to let my first work end like this!

"However, both the praise and the quality of the articles in the third volume have been greatly improved compared to the previous one, right!?"

Of course, Machida Enko, who is conscientious, knows this.

But ah...

"Shi Yu, you have to know one thing, the previous works are not attractive, and the readers have already given up. "

"How can they know your ascension if they haven't seen the third volume!?"

Saying this, Machida Enko sighed again:

"Thinking about it from another angle 963, your current level is already very good. "

"If you reopen a book, maybe it will sell well?"

"Let's not dwell on this book too much, shall we?"

Kasumigaoka Shiwa pursed her lips.

Some stubbornly looked away and did not speak.

It's like a silent protest in this way.

Seeing this, Machida Enko sighed in her heart.

No further persuasion was made.

After all, this kind of thing is mainly the key for the parties to be able to think about it.

No matter how much outsiders say, it's useless.

That's when it happened.

The phones they had placed on their desks vibrated at the same time.

Machida Yuanzi, who had nothing to do, subconsciously picked it up.

Seeing the prompt message above, a touch of surprise appeared on her beautiful face.

"Signing sessions?"

Kasumigaoka Shiyu, whose head was on the side, turned his head back, revealing incomprehension in his eyes.

"That thing is useless, is it? for me, a young author who is not very popular in the first place. "

I remember it was in the first volume,

At that time, she had just won the silver award held by the company.

After the first volume was published, I wanted to take advantage of the popularity of the time and hold a book signing to increase the popularity.

The reality is that the response has been mediocre.

"I'm more here than I was when the first volume first came out. "

Saying this, a self-deprecating wry smile appeared on his delicate features.

"Even if you want to hold it now, the company doesn't want to spend resources!"

This kind of words, as a mature editor, Machida Yuanko, of course, did not say it.

Instead, he smiled and comforted: "Well, it's not what you think." "

“？"

"You know the hottest warrior of love and hope lately, right?"

"A little freak who just popped up in the company's comic section recently just posted a message on SNS saying that he was going to hold a book signing. "

Warriors of love and hope!?

Hearing the name, Kasumigaoka Shiyu was stunned, and then picked up his mobile phone.

I saw that the prompt just now said that the warrior of love and hope you are concerned about has released a new news xxx.

Click on it without hesitation and read the above content.

As a fan, Kasumigaoka Shiyu nodded thoughtfully: "October 1st?"

"Eh, you also pay attention to poetry?"

Machida Enko's curious opening that the probe noticed.

"Isn't it disqualified to peek at the girl's mobile phone?" Kasumigaoka Shiyu said expressionlessly.

"I'm sorry. "

The expression on his face softened slightly, and Kasumigaoka Shiyu replied: "You also said, the other party is a very powerful guy, isn't it normal to pay attention?"

The actual situation is that the girl is a fan of the other party.

"That's right. "

Machida Yuanzi didn't doubt him, and then sighed: "But it's really powerful!"

"Even when I watched "Flower Name" yesterday, I couldn't help but cry. "

"It's said that guy is one year younger than you, and he's still in his second year of high school, what a monster!"

"It turns out that the rumors are true, and it's only a sophomore in high school..."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu thought silently in his heart.

"Well, anyway, can you think about my previous proposal again?"