Living in Tokyo, starting with a lifestyle-related job

Ota Miyu walked back with her head held high, clearly having given Tominaga Kazutsuka a good scolding during the time Igarashi Chinatsu was away!

after that.

She also learned about Shirokaze's needs and couldn't help but feel a bit of a headache:

"I can ask for you."

"But don't get your hopes up, because the editor-in-chief hasn't signed a contract with an author in a long time."

"They might not even bother with a new author like you."

Kamdai Bai Feng said calmly:

"It's okay, go ahead and ask."

"If that doesn't work, I have my own plans."

Chinatsu Igarashi and Miyu Ota were somewhat bewildered when they heard Bai Feng say that he had his own plans.

Both of them felt that Shiro Shiro might have already found another way out.

That's why you're so calm?

After thinking about it, Ota Miyu felt it was very likely!

To keep Kamishiro-kun calm, let's make some contact for him first.

I don't have high expectations for it.

After all, the editor-in-chief, being an old man, usually only takes care of them, the team leaders.

Aside from the very talented veteran authors he had previously signed, he really rarely meets with new authors anymore.

It's worth noting that the editor-in-chief is currently a very well-known figure within the Japan Writers Association.

He used to be the chairman of the Writers' Association, but he has now stepped down.

Even renowned authors who had won the Naoki Prize and the Akutagawa Prize had to work diligently when they encountered this old man!

Because their status in the Writers' Association is truly very high!

And those famous new authors who have won the Group Portrait Newcomer Award are also like that—they can't even get a glimpse of him!

So when she heard that Shiro Shiro wanted to talk to the editor-in-chief about revenue sharing, she thought it was really unlikely!

Kamishiro Shiro is only a first-year high school student, how could he possibly persuade this great Buddha?

But since they're asking this question right now in front of us...

Moreover, she desperately needed Shiro Kaede's next novel to boost Group C's performance; otherwise, how could she effectively dampen the arrogance of those bastards in Group A?

How dare a mere editor from Group A bully the head of Group C?

They really don't know what's good for them!

However, there must be the backing of the Group A leader behind this, otherwise how could that guy dare to do it?

But this incident also made her wary.

That's because Kamishiro-kun's novels are just too captivating!

Both "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas" and the unreleased "White Night" are examples of this!

It's the kind of show that you can't stop watching once you start, and the plot and characters are so unforgettable!

This writing skill and control over the plot clearly demonstrate that Shiro Shiro is a genius writer. That's why those bastards in Group A did this kind of thing, trying to win over Shiro Shiro!

If this boy were to go to another editing group or another publishing house, it would be a huge loss for both her Group C and Futaba Publishing House!

To avoid this.

She should ask the editor-in-chief first, and if that doesn't work, she'll think of other ways to keep Shindai-kun.

So, Miyu Ota went outside and started making phone calls to the editor-in-chief.

Then, she walked in with a shocked expression and said to Kamishiro Shirofumi:

"Kamishiro-kun, come with me now."

"The editor-in-chief said he wants to see you."

Chinatsu Igarashi looked surprised.

I never expected that the editor-in-chief would actually agree to meet with Kamishiro-kun.

The editor-in-chief is known for not even bothering to meet with award-winning authors, yet he's willing to meet with Kamishiro-kun?

In the spacious editor-in-chief's office, an elderly man with a full head of white hair and a weathered face sat in a comfortable chair.

He was wearing a sharp suit, and although the years had left their mark on his face, his eyes still shone with a sharp and profound light.

He was holding several manuscripts in his hands, reading them quickly and attentively.

The old man was Yamanaka Morio. When he read the beginning of the novel that Kamishiro Shiro had just submitted, he couldn't help but frown and was filled with amazement.

He had never seen such a talented author!

This child is incredibly talented!

Yamanaka Morio slowly put down the manuscript in his hand, looked directly at Kamishiro Shirofumi, and asked in a calm tone, "Tell me, how much of a share do you want?"

Although his voice was calm, it conveyed an undeniable authority.

Kamidai Bai Feng asked:

"I'd like to hear your offer first."

Dufu in the mountain pondered:

"Fifty-fifty!"

"Regarding copyright, the previous 70/30 rule has been changed to a 50/50 rule!"

Shiro Shiro shook his head and said:

"Then there's nothing to talk about."

“I think you understand that if I can write these works, I can continue to write other works.”

"I remember that Kodansha is having a writing contest soon. The top three best-selling books there will receive a 40% cut. Although it's less than what you're offering, they promise that the authors of the top three books will own all the copyrights to their works."

"I think that alone makes us much better than your company!"

"Farewell!"

With that, Shiro Shiro prepared to get up and leave.

However, Yamanaka Morio snorted coldly:

"Stop giving me that nonsense, old man. You just want a higher price, don't you?"

"Make a bid!"

Thank you so much, Muyuchenchen, for your tremendous support!

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Chapter 305 Deal!

"Make an offer!"

Looking at the middle-aged man in front of him, Shiro Shiro calmly said:

"50% revenue share plus full copyright!"

Upon hearing this, Yamanaka Morio, with his full head of white hair, frowned even more deeply and said coldly and angrily:

"Kodansha next door takes 40% of the profits, fine, but you want to take 50% from me?!"

"absurd!"

"Do you really think I'm an old man who's easily fooled by a young person like you?"

Shiro Kaede wasn't intimidated by the old man, and simply chuckled softly:

"If you can give me 50%, I can guarantee that all future submissions will be given priority to your organization."

"After all, you don't want me to submit these few stories and then go to another publishing house with better offers, right?"

"For example, your arch-rival Kodansha, I think their editor-in-chief would be very willing to accept manuscripts that you can't get."

"And as you probably know, besides finding other publishers, I can also self-publish!"

Upon hearing these words, Yamanaka Morio's expression turned somewhat serious.

If some other arrogant brat claimed to be self-publishing, he would laugh his head off.

Even before Shendai Baifeng showed him the beginnings of his other manuscripts, he would still laugh at this kid for daring to self-publish.

Don't you know that without the help of a publisher, your personal sales channels are inherently limited?

In addition to sales channels, there are many other miscellaneous things to consider.

For example, the most important aspect is the money required for self-publishing.

This is no small amount!

However, he had someone check the kid's information beforehand.

I learned that this guy is actually the owner of a coffee shop, and his annual income is over 100 million!

He can absolutely self-publish.

But most importantly, his novels are so captivating that you can't stop reading once you start.

Even a bookworm like him, who has been reading for fifty or sixty years, couldn't stop reading!

With the internet so developed now, once Shiro Kaede has published her books with other publishers and accumulated a considerable number of fans, she can indeed choose to sell them online herself.

But this is a huge gamble!

Most authors wouldn't do this if they weren't sure their next book would be profitable!

Because self-publishing is inherently expensive.

But we have to admit that Kamishiro-kun does have the confidence to do this!