My Romance Simulation with Them

Nanxiang's gaze paused, and his expression turned strange.

He suddenly remembered that Yamada Ryo had been taking pictures of him with his phone from time to time during this period.

Is Ms. Yamada secretly using her own photos to do something indescribable lately?

This is highly likely.

Nanxiang thought that the next time they met, he should definitely check the phone of this girl with short, dark blue hair.

God knows how many of his photos this guy has hidden away.

He made up his mind and then continued reading.

You fulfilled Yamada Ryo's request, and she was very satisfied with the goods she received.

She then told her father about your demands, and even threatened him to be very friendly to you, because only then could she carry out her extortion plan.

[In fact, even if she hadn't said anything, Yamada's father treated you very well. After meeting you, he asked how you needed his help.]

You told Yamada's father about your desire to meet the publishing house editor, and he smiled and agreed, telling you to go home and wait for his news.

Your deduction is correct.

The network of connections that allowed Yamada's father to establish himself in Tokyo was far more extensive than you might imagine.

Just two days later, Yamada's father called you, saying he had contacted an editor at Kodansha.

The other party said they would like to see your work first before making any decisions.

"As expected of a seasoned veteran who's been based in Tokyo for so long..."

Upon seeing this, Nanxiang Shi couldn't help but sigh.

When talking about Kodansha, many people's first impression is probably that it is a manga publishing company. More recently, it has outstanding works such as "Attack on Titan" and further back, it has works such as "Devilman" that laid the foundation for the dark hero tone in Japan.

But Kodansha is actually more than that.

Manga is just one of Kodansha's publishing channels; Kodansha itself is actually Japan's largest comprehensive publisher and copyright holder.

They naturally dabble in literature, particularly novels, and their scope is quite broad, making them a behemoth among Japanese publishers.

Yamada's father was able to connect with such a publishing house.

This is enough to show the other party's influence in Tokyo.

He roused himself and continued reading.

[At the arrangement of Yamada's father, you brought three of your own short stories to meet with the editors of Kodansha.]

When Kodansha's editor Yamamoto first saw you, he was visibly disappointed.

[Because you are too young, it's impossible to see that you possess the ability to write excellent works.]

However, out of respect for Yamada's father, Editor Yamashita still maintains respect for you.

You noticed the other person's inner thoughts, but you didn't pay it any mind. You simply smiled, introduced yourself, and sat down.

[After a brief exchange, the other party picked up your work and began to look through it.]

Your extraordinary writing talent is on full display at this moment.

[The very first short story was enough to captivate the initially somewhat disappointed reader.]

The pure, clean words, so deeply moving, completely captivated him after reading only a small portion.

He quickly skimmed through your two short stories and one novel, then excitedly told you that all three were publishable, but he needed to take them back to the publishing house headquarters for review and discussion with other editors before giving you a proper response.

The other party's reaction was as you expected, and you naturally agreed to their reasonable request.

But you also made demands.

We hope the other party can provide a response within the next five days.

[This request was perfectly reasonable, and Editor Yamashita agreed immediately.]

You exchanged contact information with him, then returned home and began to wait.

Kodansha's reply arrived on the morning of the third day.

Kodansha has indicated that publication is expected by mid-month, and the book will be promoted through various channels, including digital media, tram advertisements, and bridge advertising.

[The two short story collections will be published as a paperback edition, with a total print run of 20,000 copies and a print run of 850 yen per book. The novella collection will have a total print run of 40,000 copies and a print run of 1500 yen per book. If sales are good, we may consider reprinting (additional printings).]

You have agreed to Kodansha's distribution plan.

[This number of publications is quite substantial for a newcomer like you who has just entered the publishing industry.]

That's absolutely right.

For most newcomers, publishers will only release a maximum of 10,000 copies as a trial, because if they don't sell, the publisher will basically have to pay out of their own pocket.

Not to mention that his novella during his southern period even sold 40,000 copies.

It's worth noting that a regular paperback edition is priced at 850 yen, but Nango could get it for 85 yen based on his royalty share.

The 20,000-volume short story collection will bring in 1.7 million yen.

Not to mention a novella costs 1500 yen.

Each book costs 150 yen in commission, which translates to six million yen when resold.

"I never realized how profitable the Japanese publishing industry is when I was doing Chizuka and Takina simulations before."

In reality, Nanxiang only did a rough calculation before subconsciously letting out a sigh.

Keep in mind that this is just the cost of publishing.

If there are any subsequent adaptations or merchandise sales, he can also take a cut.

It's no wonder that many young people in Japan want to pursue careers as novelists, writers, and manga artists.

If it really becomes popular, it can indeed be very profitable.

With the help of Kodansha, you officially debuted as an author under the name 'Toki,' and your work was officially available in major bookstores throughout Tokyo in the middle of the month.

[It has been proven that talented people only need a platform to showcase their talents.]

[While several other authors who published and printed their works around the same time as you were struggling to sell even a few thousand copies, your work sold more than half of its copies on the first day of release.]

[Especially your novella; within about nine hours of being released, two-thirds of it had already been sold.]

This situation is not only encouraging for you, but also for Kodansha.

[Know that if more than half of your work is sold on the same day, it means there's a very high chance it will become a huge hit, and similarly, the likelihood of an expedited reprint will greatly increase.]

[Editor Yamashita has been in constant contact with you these past two days, indicating that he will notify you as soon as there is news of a reprint.]

And this opportunity is clearly not far off...

Two days after the sale began, Kodansha's official account announced that your novel would be reprinted.

You breathed a sigh of relief upon receiving this news.

Because a reprint not only means money, it also means that the Matsuzaka family and you will no longer have to worry about money.

Your attention has essentially ended here; now you're just waiting for the bank to transfer the funds.

Even if you stop paying attention, the matter doesn't end there.

Your novel has made a splash and secured a spot on the trending topics list on Japanese Twitter.

Many people have begun discussing your work, and your writing style, which uses simple, concise strokes to depict a gentle and romantic world.

[At this moment, the new author using the pen name 'Shi' also began to enter the public eye.]

Even when you're tutoring the band "End" and Matsuzaka Satou, you can hear them discussing the works of the recently popular author "Toki".

Your pen name has gradually appeared in magazines and newspapers.

Although it wasn't your intention, your reputation is indeed slowly growing.

Similarly, your work has been reprinted twice, with a total circulation of 20 copies, including 9 copies of the short story collection and 11 copies of the novella collection.

For a new author, this is undoubtedly an incredibly impressive achievement.

Even some veteran authors of the same period only managed to sell a maximum of 40,000 copies, far exceeding your level.

This makes you marvel at the exorbitant profits in the Japanese publishing industry.

[Because this alone, you earned 241.5 million yen in royalties, not even including the potential costs for future merchandise such as book covers, keychains, and bookmarks.]

Even though you have to pay huge taxes in Japan, you still have enough money on hand to help support the Matsuzaka family.

You no longer have to worry about meager monetary income.

Chapter 285. Miss Goto's lap pillow is really big! (4000 words)

When I saw the more than 200 million yen in revenue mentioned in the simulation.

Nango couldn't help but remark that the Japanese publishing industry was indeed very profitable.

The profits were enormous from just accumulating sales of 200,000 copies.

It's not hard to imagine how much fame and money other literary authors, light novelists, and comic book artists who have accumulated millions in sales have earned.

However, the main reason for his success is his level 4 writing ability.

Level 4 is considered top-tier in the Japanese literary industry, according to the system's evaluation. Articles written at this level are worthy of national literary awards like the Akutagawa Prize or the Naoki Prize.

Ordinary people simply cannot reach this level.

So if you think about it carefully, more than 200 million yen... not even after tax... isn't actually that much.

However, there's no point in worrying about these things.

After all, it's just money earned in a simulation.

It has little to do with my real self.

He shook his head and continued looking at the simulation.

"In any case, the money issue has been resolved satisfactorily this time..."

The symptoms of emotional deprivation were resolved.

The money problem was also solved.