Living in Tokyo, starting with a lifestyle-related job

Even Miyu Ota, who has over ten years of editing experience, wasn't sure if he could actually win the award.

Because the decision to award this prize is actually based on many factors.

Simply put, only the book with the highest combined monthly sales, popularity, topicality, overall rating, and other factors can win the top three awards.

Although in her heart, this was already undoubtedly one of the best suspense and mystery works of recent years!

But there are too many variables, and she really doesn't dare to be sure.

But it doesn’t matter.

This one is definitely the kind that will make money, without a doubt!

What we need now is to get Kamishiro-kun to submit the sequel to this book and sign a contract with him.

We can't let money-making books get away!

These are all solid achievements, real money!

However, if we want to get "Journey Under the Midnight Sun" printed and available for sale before June, and then participate in the Gunzo Newcomer Award, we still need the editor-in-chief's assistance.

Otherwise, they can only wait for the process to be completed, and it will take a month before the products can be put on the shelves for sale.

If it were to be released at the end of the month, it definitely wouldn't be as popular as other books, meaning there would be no chance for Kamishiro-kun to win this month's Group Portrait Newcomer Award.

In that case, she might be teased by other editors again for not having any nominated books in Group C this year, and the second half of the year will probably be very difficult for her.

Just as Ota Miyu was biting her pen and deep in thought.

Chinatsu Igarashi walked in somewhat nervously and asked:

"Team Leader Weiyou, is there something you need from me?"

Ota Miyu glanced at her and immediately said:

"Have your author, Shinobu Kamishiro, come here and sign him to a contract."

Chinatsu Igarashi clenched her little fist excitedly, but was also a little confused:

"Shouldn't we just see what happens next before having him sign the contract?"

Ota Miyu shook her head and said:

"No need, it's obvious from the first half that it's been polished for a long time."

"I guess he was writing it before he wrote 'I Want to Eat Your Pancreas'."

"Otherwise, how could he possibly write so many words in a month?"

"Roughly speaking, the first half of the content already contains more than 200,000 words."

"It is clearly impossible to write more than 200,000 words in a month for such an exquisite and meticulous suspense and mystery novel."

"If I'm not mistaken, he has actually finished writing it and even knows the value of his novel."

"Half of the purpose of submitting the manuscript was just to discuss the price."

Chinatsu Igarashi said in astonishment:

"what?"

"Is that so?"

How come she remembered that when she went to the coffee shop yesterday, Shiro Kaede was still writing this novel?

But it probably wouldn't be appropriate to say it now.

And maybe Kamishiro-kun is really just fooling himself, just typing randomly?

After all, it's highly unlikely that such a tightly woven plot and detailed writing style could be produced at a speed of 10,000 words per hour.

Perhaps Kamishiro-kun really is just like what Team Leader Ota Miyu said?

It was actually written a long time ago; I just wanted to discuss the price.

Chinatsu Igarashi is very understanding about discussing profit sharing.

Because it's not just Shindai Hakufeng who has this idea.

Most authors would have this thought.

Who wouldn't want to earn more money?

But that requires real ability.

But after thinking about it, she felt that Kamishiro-kun's "Journey Under the Midnight Sun" did indeed have the leverage to negotiate a price.

Because it's really well written.

The plot, including its emotional elements, reasoning, and connections to society and reality, is handled exceptionally well.

At least Igarashi Chinatsu herself is the kind of person who is impossible to find fault with.

You should know that these kinds of suspenseful mystery novels rely heavily on logic.

Even an editor like her couldn't find fault with it, so the result was predictable.

Miyu Ota tapped her fingers rapidly on the table, indicating:

"No matter what, call him first and ask him to come over to sign the contract."

"Of course, let's not talk about profit sharing yet."

"Unless he brings it up himself, you can't say a word."

"And remember to turn on speakerphone, I also want to hear his reply."

"Oh." Chinatsu Igarashi scratched her cheek. Now she understood why Ms. Ota was the team leader. Her experience alone was something that a newcomer like herself could not match.

Not only could she tell at a glance that Kamishiro-kun had finished writing, but she even guessed that he wanted to ask for a share of the profits.

Chinatsu Igarashi glanced at the time on her phone and realized it was already past five or six o'clock.

I bet Shiro is busy at the coffee shop right now.

I wonder if they'll answer the phone.

She tried making a phone call.

After waiting for about a minute, the other end of the line answered the phone.

[Chinatsu Igarashi: I am Chinatsu Igarashi. Are you Kamishiro-kun?]

[Kamishiro Shirofumi: It's me. Is there anything I can help you with?]

[Chinatsu Igarashi: I'm calling to let you know that your book, *Journey Under the Midnight Sun*, has passed our company's cross-review. When would you like to come and sign the contract?]

[Kamishiro Shirofumi: Signing a contract? But I haven't finished writing it yet. Can we talk about it after I finish?]

[Chinatsu Igarashi: That's not important, we can sign a contract in advance.]

[Kamishiro Shirokaze: Let me think about it. I haven't decided which publisher to submit to yet. I think my mystery novel would actually be quite suitable for publishers like Kodansha and Tokyo-do Publishing.]

[Chinatsu Igarashi: Huh?! You want to submit your work to Kodansha and Tokyo-do? Wait, wait, didn't we meet first? Why not consider our company first?]

[Kamishiro Shirofumi: I heard from my friend that their revenue sharing is easier to negotiate? And my friend is also involved, saying he knows an editor and wants to introduce me, saying that revenue sharing is negotiable.]

[Chinatsu Igarashi: No, we can talk to you too. Why didn't you ask us first?!]

[Kamishiro Shirokaze: Of course, I haven't finished writing this yet, so I'm just getting a feel for it first. I'm not actually going to submit it. You can rest assured about that, Ms. Igarashi. After all, I'm so familiar with your Futaba Publishing House. If the revenue sharing is reasonable, I'll definitely be the first company to sign a contract with your company.]

[Chinatsu Igarashi: Don't worry, we'll definitely give you a suitable price. Why don't you come to our company sometime to discuss it properly?]

[Kamishiro Hakufu: Of course.]

[Chinatsu Igarashi: It's a deal then. You absolutely cannot sign with any other company before that!]

[Kamishiro Shirofumi: I'll try my best. Okay, I have to go now. Goodbye.]

[Chinatsu Igarashi: Try your best?! Hey, Kamishiro-kun?]

Chinatsu Igarashi looked at the phone that had been hung up with a frustrated expression.

He felt that his opinion of the young man, Shirofumi, had changed considerably.

I figured that this Shindai-kun was definitely not some naive and innocent person, otherwise how could he know the importance of comparing prices?

Since the hands-free function was on, Miyu Ota was able to hear all of their conversation.

Hearing Kamishiro Shirofumi's words, she couldn't help but turn pale.

I figured this kid really knew that my book had some value.

The purpose of sending half a book over was simply to discuss money.

However, given the quality of this book, it is indeed worth discussing.

It's just that Shendai Baifeng is currently a new author, and his book "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas" hasn't been sold yet.

If the sales figures are really good, then it's not impossible to negotiate.

But not yet, he's not qualified enough.

Chinatsu Igarashi looked at the team leader with some concern:

"Team Leader Weiyou, what should we do now?"

"I have a feeling that he might actually look for other publishers."

Ota Miyu's lips curled slightly upwards as she sneered:

"No rush, let's play with him for a while first."

"The editors and editor-in-chief of that publishing house aren't stupid; they won't negotiate high revenue sharing with a greenhorn who hasn't achieved much."

"I remember his book, 'I Want to Eat Your Pancreas,' will be available in bookstores in a few days. I'll see how it sells before making a decision."

“Unless the sales are booming, he can’t reach an agreement anywhere. In the end, as long as we offer him some incentives, he can only obediently come back.”

Chinatsu Igarashi scratched her cheek, thinking that the adult world was indeed a bit dark.

Hopefully, Kamishiro-kun won't blame her later, since the revenue sharing issue really isn't something a new editor like her can negotiate.

Chapter 287 Parental Consent! Completely mesmerized!

After gently closing the manuscript in her hand, Watanabe Hina reached out and touched her chest, feeling a sense of oppression and discomfort.