Zongman: Why is your comic full of knives?

Chapter 53

"《Madoka Magica》 is finished?! True or false!?"

"Isn't this completely ridiculous! Chief Minano, why didn't you stop the teacher! ?"

"Now is the rising period of"Magic Circle", why choose to end it so soon?...The teacher doesn't know how difficult it is to sell a work, don't you, as the editor-in-chief, know that? ?"

"That’s right, it absolutely cannot end at this time!!"

"If it really ends so hastily, the warrior teacher of love and hope will definitely regret it afterwards!"

"As editors, we must give mature suggestions to the authors!"

After reacting, the editors-in-chief present also started to persuade.

The appearance of a hit book in the hands of an editor-in-chief will indeed have a significant impact on them, but it will also bring a lot of benefits!

Just the fact that Shueisha's popularity is raised is enough for them to let go of their prejudices.

The higher the popularity, the more new readers it can attract.

The most powerful evidence is that since the release of the single volume of"Magic Circle", the sales of"Weekly Shonen Jump" have increased by 2% in the past two weeks compared to the past!

Don't underestimate this 2%. With Shueisha's current size, even a 0.5% increase means a significant increase.

There is also a very important point. WJ's loyal fans may not necessarily buy every issue, and the sales of each issue are mostly maintained at an average.

There will be downward fluctuations, but generally not more than that.

So if this part is included, it seems that the recent sales have only increased by 2%, but in fact it will be more than that!

As for why I am so sure that this 2% increase is brought by new readers...

Do you really think that Shueisha's reader survey is just for fun?

Just by counting the replies to"Magic Circle", you can find that female readers account for 60% of them!

When the data was compiled, the staff in charge of the statistics counted it again in disbelief!

《"Weekly Shonen Jump", as the name suggests, is mainly aimed at men.

Although there are female fans, the proportion they occupy may only be around 20% of the total.

It is impossible that all of these female fans will like"Madoka Magica".

Then it can only be a new group attracted by the"single volume"!

Now that only the first volume of"Madoka Magica" has brought so many new groups, it is foreseeable that as long as it continues to be serialized, it will attract more new traffic.

At that time, even if only 50% of them can be retained, it will be of great benefit to other authors!

For the entire Shueisha, the benefit is even greater!

It is not an exaggeration to say that Qin Shihuang touched the wire and won!

In public and private, they don't want"Madoka Magica" to end.

Minano Matoi, who is also the editor-in-chief, can naturally see the interests involved clearly.

But what makes her different from others is that when they are only focusing on the immediate interests,

Minano Matoi is thinking about the future!

All the improvements are because the author has drawn good works.

If Nangong Mu jumps to other publishing houses because of conflicts, is it a bit of putting the cart before the horse?

Of course.

These guys may not have missed this point.

It's just that in their eyes, the value of"Madoka Magica" is greater than the creator himself.

It's a simple truth.

As long as this work continues to be drawn, it can steadily bring a steady stream of traffic to Shueisha.

If it ends, can the author draw another work that can rival"Madoka Magica"?

""It's highly unlikely, right?"

Without a doubt, 90% of the people present would think so.

Even if the other party showed enough talent and strength, they were not willing to bet on what the other party's next result would be.

However......

"Don't put me in the category of these guys."

Continuing to serialize can certainly reduce the risk to the minimum.

But if you don't take risks, how can you gain anything?

Just like the bigger the wind and waves, the more expensive the fish.

The two are the same principle.

So in the face of everyone's persuasion, Jianye Chan said nothing, and there was no extra expression on his face.

""Silence."

The scene calmed down again when the old man sitting in the main seat spoke.

Torishima Kazumitsu tapped the table with his fingers, his eyes so deep that it was hard to tell what he was thinking.

"Editor-in-Chief Minano, you said that Nangong-kun applied to complete"Magic Circle", is that right?"

"Yes"

"You should have seen the subsequent content, right?"

Minano nodded, and then added:"In my opinion, there can't be a better ending than this~"

"You, you!!"

Torishima Kazumitsu pointed at Minano Matoi with an angry look on his face.

The other editors remained calm, but their eyes showed excitement.

Finally!

Is Minano, the favored editor, going to be reprimanded by the editor-in-chief today!?

"......With such a good thing, why did you forget me?!"

"Do you know how long I have been waiting for the sequel to"Magic Circle"?!"

"Ten days, a full ten days!!"

"Do you know how I spent the past ten days?! Every day felt like a year. Without"Magic Circle" to read, I felt like ants were crawling all over my body!!"

"You are so good, you are eating alone, enjoying yourself, and you didn’t consider an old guy like me from beginning to end!!"

"If it wasn’t for the regular meeting today, would you have said that! Ah!!"

Editors: ? ?

The editor-in-chief is probably scolding Minano, right ?...Right?

It's the style of the scolding, why is it slightly different from what we thought?...There's something a little different!?

The editors fell silent.

Facing the editor-in-chief's self-blame, Minano Chan also showed a look of shame.

"Sorry, Mr. Editor-in-Chief"

"Bang."

Torishima Kazumitsu angrily slammed the table and said,"What's the use of apologizing!"

"If apologies really work, what do we need the police for?!"

"Is this what you are supposed to do now?"

"I was wrong."

After saying that, Minano Chan also left his seat.

When Minano Chan left the office, Torishima Kazumitsu put away the anger on his face.

He knocked on the table expressionlessly.

"Everyone"

"Although Minano's handling of this matter was problematic, whether a work is completed or not mainly depends on the content."

"If the story has come to an end, let it end."

"I trust the judgment of Chief Editor Minano as an editor."

Everyone could naturally hear the hidden meaning of the editor-in-chief's words, and someone immediately spoke up to refute

"But......"

"Hmm?"

The old man, who was originally kind, was now intimidating without even getting angry.

Under the pressure of the superior's momentum, the person who wanted to speak just now suddenly shut himself up.

Torishima Kazumitsu retracted his gaze and spoke in a calm tone:

"I don't want to say it a second time"

"As for whether Mr. Nangong's work meets the standards for completion, how about waiting for everyone to see it and then make a judgment?"

"Hi!"

"As it should be"

"Anyway, let's take a look first."

Half an hour later.

Under the leadership of Minano Chan, Yinsha saw Zhang and two other employees who were called back to the meeting room, holding a thick stack of copies.

Seeing everyone sitting here, Yinsha saw Zhang secretly smacked his lips.

"They are all the top figures in the company!"

Then he looked at her with admiration.

"I don't know when I can sit here for a meeting.

Although I fantasize in my heart, it does not prevent Yinsha from seeing Zhang working. He quickly put the copy in his arms on the corresponding editor's position and turned to leave.

"Sound sand editor left"

"Eh?" Yinsha was startled when she was suddenly called by Minano in such a situation.

She pointed at herself, her face full of confusion:"Me?"

"You are in charge of Mr. Nangong. The meeting is related to him. You should stay and listen."

"good...All right."

Yinsha Jian Zhang nodded stiffly.

Feeling the curious, scrutinizing, probing, or indifferent gazes from the big shots, he was so nervous that he almost went into shock. (To read the exciting novels, go to Faloo Novel Network!)

The other two staff members who were temporarily called in to serve as soldiers also cast envious glances at Yinsha Jian Zhang before leaving.

Even if he did nothing, it would be great to just stand here and get familiar with the big guys!

What a pity.

Yinsha Jian Zhang, who was so nervous that he almost forgot to breathe, had no extra thoughts to pay attention to these. He followed closely behind Jianye Chan, his back straightened, and stood like a bodyguard.

No one present cared about the extra person in the meeting room.

The editor-in-chief didn't say anything, so of course no one would be so tactless as to jump out at this time.

"Then let's take a look at what kind of surprises this work that we want to complete will bring us."

As Torishima and Hikari spoke, everyone turned their attention to the copies in their hands without saying a word.

Soon, the room became quiet, leaving only the"rustling" sound of turning pages.

As the bigwigs focused their attention on the work, Yinsha Jianzhang was relieved.

First, he took a look at the environment in the conference room, and then secretly glanced at the editors-in-chief who he usually only met, and the editors-in-chief who he had hardly even seen.

Perhaps the sight was too piercing, the old man who was reading the book suddenly raised his head and looked at Yinsha Jianzhang.

The frightened young editor froze in place, her face full of helplessness.

Fortunately, the old man did not embarrass her. He responded with a kind smile and turned his attention back to the work in his hands.

Yinsha Jianzhang was relieved.

"Do you think the editor-in-chief is unexpectedly easy to talk to?"

Although she had such a thought, she did not dare to continue to look around. She stood obediently behind Minano Chan.

Only when she saw the thick wall of manuscripts in everyone's hands, the corners of her mouth could not help but twitch.

"How long will this end?"

No one knew the editor's heartfelt cry.

Time passed slowly.

Half an hour, an hour, an hour and a half.......

""Huh."

With a sigh, the originally silent room finally came alive.

Yinsha, who had been standing for a long time and had gone out to rest several times under the pretext of going to the toilet, showed a momentary joy on his face.

Then he returned to his expressionless face and quietly moved his hands and feet.

The editor-in-chief, who had finished reading, discussed the plot he had just seen with his colleague next to him in a low voice.

The room became a little noisy.

A few minutes later

"Ahem."

With the old man's calm reminder, the room became quiet again.

Torishima Kazuhiko said,"It seems that everyone has finished watching."

"Does anyone want to express their opinions?"

The old man was met with silence. After waiting for a while

, no one was ready to speak, so the old man continued:

"Since you guys don't want to say it, let me say it."

"The end of the story doesn't need my comment or explanation."

"Two words to sum it up: perfect"

"Magical girl, representing miracles"

"It's just that in this story, the greater the miracle, the greater the despair.

Madoka sacrificed herself to pave the way for the miracle of the magical girl."

"The foreshadowings laid in the previous part are also effectively handled and recycled in the subsequent stories."

"Even the pen name that Nangong gave himself, Warrior of Love and Hope, contains love and hope that people can deeply feel."

"It's just that this love and hope is a little too heavy."

Torishima and Hikari made a small joke.

Unfortunately, the story is too long, even for professionals, it's hard for them to smile at this moment.

"What impressed me the most was that at the end, they even gave fans a small candy."

"Although it's not too sweet, it's still very memorable!"

Torishima and Hikari were full of emotion, and the deep friendship between the young people seemed to emerge in front of them.

"Everyone!"

Torishima and Hikari raised their voices a little

"Indeed, with Akemi Homura's time ability, she can��Release one timeline after another, and add more plots based on the existing ones"

"With Nangong's strength, fans will definitely buy it and even look forward to it."

"But!!"

Torishima Kazumitsu emphasized

"What reason do you think we should use to reject a young, talented boy who is pursuing his dream! ?"

Many people looked ashamed, and Torishima Kazuhiko also spoke in a slightly slower tone:

"Money, fame and fortune......That's the most important thing in the eyes of us dirty adults"

"But he is not, he is just a child who is not yet an adult!!"

"These dirty things are not within his consideration, nor does he need to consider them."

"To paint the purest works with an innocent heart! Climbing higher mountains is what he should do!!"

"I think this should be his dream too!!"

"We old guys can protect the dreams of young people, but we shouldn't hinder them either."

"Why not be a little bolder and believe that this little guy can go further! ?"

As Torishima and Guang finished their words, the conference room fell into silence.

However, this silence only lasted for a few seconds before it was broken by someone.

"Alas, my vision is too narrow."

"Those places that leave people with fantasy will only be more beautiful and shocking. The story is already very complete here."(Zhao Qian Zhao)"This is just right, any more would be impolite"

"I agree to finish"

"Seconded!"

"Seconded!!"

In the blink of an eye, everyone reached a consensus.

《"Magic Circle" is completed and passed unanimously!

"You are worthy of being the editor-in-chief!"

"Awesome!!"

Yinsha saw Zhang looking at the old man in the main seat with sparkling eyes and admiration on his face.

Fortunately, Nangong Mu was not present and did not participate in this meeting.

Otherwise, after hearing what Torishima Kazumitsu said, he would surely burst into tears, applaud and regard him as a confidant.

The matter was perfectly resolved. Torishima Kazumitsu also smiled and hammered his old waist with his hand, jokingly saying:"Editor-in-chief Minano, next time something like this happens, please tell me in advance so that an old man like me can be prepared in advance."

"I'm not like you young people who can sit for hours."

"Not to mention other things, my old waist alone can’t bear it!"

"puff"

"Hahahaha."

Many people couldn't help laughing and made jokes at the same time.

"Editor-in-Chief Bird Island, why don’t we buy you some kidneys?"

"We are all doing this for work. The editor-in-chief’s wife will forgive us, right?"

"You guys!" Torishima Kazumitsu pretended to be angry.

Everyone laughed even more brightly.

Minano Matoi showed an apologetic expression:"I'm sorry, Mr. Editor-in-Chief."

"I'll be more careful next time."

Torishima Kazumitsu clapped his hands and said,"Okay, let's be serious. It's already late."