The Stand in the Everyday World

Shunsuke Fujii sighed and asked directly, "So can Nisekoi be serialized?"

"This..." Tetsu Hattori looked down at the manuscript, then looked at Fujii Shunsuke, "We all know the strength of Mr. Shiina, but Mr. Fujii, can you bear the pressure of serialization? To be honest, I am worried. If NAME is not done well and damages Mr. Shiina's reputation, it will be a great pressure for the magazine, and it may even be burned. Mr. Shiina has this kind of strength."

Just like how Touma Kazusa was praised to the sky for winning the runner-up at a foreign art festival, the people of Sakurajima even paid close attention to what she liked to eat, and it even made it to the Twitter hot list, causing me to madly complain about whether there was something wrong with the people of Sakurajima and that they had no cultural confidence at all, which was disgusting.

This is the level of achievement that Mashiro has made now. What she lacks now is just publicity. After all, oil painting is more refined than piano. Otherwise, how could she go to school with peace of mind?

But there is no such thing as a wall that is impenetrable. When the public finds out that Sakurajima's honorary comic has been cut short, won't there be a huge uproar? At least the magazine will be known as a bad person.

Fujii Shunsuke also had only one thing to say about this: "Editor Hattori, you can look up Fujii, the light novel writer."

Hattori Tetsu carefully studied the average sales volume and update speed of Mr. Fujii's works, and soon his attitude made another 180-degree turn.

"Teacher Fujii, Teacher Shiina, it's a pleasure to work with you. Here's your business card. Ah, would you like to add me on Line now so that we can keep in touch in the future?"

Shunsuke Fujii took out his phone and exchanged addresses: "So we passed? We don't have to participate in the Golden Future Cup?"

Hattori Tetsu nodded: "Well, I will hand this comic to the team leader immediately, and then participate in this issue's serialization meeting. With the ability of both of you, Mr. Fujii and Mr. Shiina, it is very likely to be approved."

"As for the Golden Future Cup, to be honest, if you were allowed to participate, it would be too much of a bully and would undermine the confidence of other participating teachers."

"That's good. I would feel bad if I took away Takagi and the others' serialization opportunity because of me."

Shunsuke Fujii breathed a sigh of relief, then took out the manuscript of "Death Note" with one hand.

As for the other hand, Mashiro held it tightly the moment she heard that she could attend the serialization meeting.

"In fact, I am very optimistic about the combination of Yajo and Mumeha. They already have the strength to be serialized, but because they are still high school students, I..." Hattori Tetsu said halfway, and saw the new comics handed over by Fujii Shunsuke, and his brain short-circuited a little, "Teacher Fujii, what are you doing?"

"Oh, this is a comic I drew myself. Editor Hattori, could you please help me see if we can attend this issue's serialization meeting together?"

Hattori Tetsu took it blankly.

So it’s not that the duo can be compared to Eiji Niizuma, but that each member of the duo is a genius of this level?

Hattori Tetsu was stunned by the pie that fell from the sky. He calmed down and finally started to read the book.

Just like when you read "Nisekoi" drawn by Mashiro, the first thing that catches your eye is the exquisite painting that does not look like a comic at all, except that it is slightly different.

Shunsuke Fujii also draws comics very exquisitely with Star Platinum, but his exquisiteness is in two different directions from that of Mashiro.

Mr. Shiina's paintings can make people feel "beauty" at the first sight, and are as exquisite as works of art; but Mr. Fujii's paintings are like those of a nouveau riche, with extreme piling up. Although they can also make people feel beauty, the two "beauties" are in completely different directions.

In terms of art, the former undoubtedly crushes the latter, but now it is a comic, so Tetsu Hattori feels that the two are evenly matched, which is enough for comics. What is important is the plot, and this is Mr. Fujii's forte.

Hattori Tetsu already had a preference in his mind, but when he finished reading, he hesitated and said, "Teacher Fujii, what you drew... is this a heretical comic, right?"

"Yeah, isn't it possible? Takagi's drawings should also be evil."

"Well, it's not impossible. Mr. Fujii's comics are much more complete than Mr. Yashiro Mumeha's. It makes me feel as if I saw them a few years later."

Hearing this, Fujii Shunsuke nodded secretly, Hattori Tetsu's vision was still very accurate.

"But, with this kind of subject matter and plot, the protagonist decisively killed so many people in the first episode, and his speech...would you like to consider submitting it to the youth comic "young jump"? "

Fujii Shunsuke's eyes widened: "There's no blood flying around and no nudity in my story, so why can't I submit it to Shonen Jump?"

When thinking of "Chainsaw Man", Shunsuke Fujii was very dissatisfied, saying that their first episode was much more explosive than mine.

Oh, that's 10 years later when there's no mainstay? But Death Note was originally serialized in Shonen Jump!

Hattori Tetsu wiped his sweat: "But——"

"Editor Hattori, do you think my comics are interesting?"

In one sentence, it hit Hattori Tetsu's sore spot.

Publishing the most interesting comics is the belief that the editors of "Weekly Shonen Jump" have adhered to for countless years. It is precisely because of this belief that they have grown and become the most popular comic magazine in Sakurajima.

And to say that "Death Note" is not interesting...

Need I say more? Hattori Tetsu can't wait to read the next chapter. This comic is so interesting!

"But I still can't let it participate in this issue's serial meeting."

72. Change of mind

"Why?" Shunsuke Fujii asked calmly.

"Teacher Fujii, you should still be a high school student. While ensuring your studies, you have to write light novels and prepare NAME for Teacher Mashiro every week. Now you have to draw a comic book on your own. Don't you think you don't have enough time?" Hattori Tetsu said with a serious face.

Future Editorial Company agreed to let Eiji Shinzuma open two comics at once, firstly because he has proven his ability, and secondly because he doesn't have to go to school yet and has plenty of time to draw comics, so he is naturally able to open two comics at once. However, Tetsu Hattori naturally doesn't trust Shunsuke Fujii, who is still a newcomer. What if he stops drawing in the middle of the comics?

Not all cartoonists are like Togashi, the old villain, who can stop updating whenever he wants. If there are more cartoonists like this, the reputation of the magazine will collapse. Hattori Tetsu is not the editor-in-chief, not even a team leader, so he dare not and is not qualified to gamble.

"I said it was too late, editor Hattori probably wouldn't believe it, so—" Fujii Shunsuke prepared to perform live.

"So I'm going to let Mr. Fujii and Mr. Shiina try serialization first." Hattori Tetsu interrupted him, "The Golden Future Cup is still a few months away. During this period, if Mr. Fujii can ensure the normal serialization of "Nisekoi" and can also draw a good chapter of "Death Note" every week for a month, I will agree to let you participate in the Golden Future Cup."

"Golden Future Cup? Can't it go directly to the serialization meeting? Death Note definitely has this ability." Fujii Shunsuke frowned, "If Hattori edited you, he should be able to see its potential. I have higher expectations for it than Nisekoi."

"That being said, this is the rule." Hattori Tetsu said, "Shiina-sensei is special, so the editor-in-chief must agree to give her the treatment of a veteran teacher, but Fujii-sensei, you are a newcomer, and you must get results before you can participate in the serialization meeting."

"If you stick to the old ways like this, will your original motivation disappear?"

"It's only interesting if readers find it interesting. Everything will be determined by the results. Based on the performance of the first episode of Death Note, I think it will get very good results. Why are you so anxious, Mr. Fujii?"

"Because I would feel bad if I snatched Takagi's opportunity away from him."

"That means Takagi-kun and Mashiro-kun are not strong enough and need to keep working hard. I think it will be better for their future if they can see the gap. Death Note can be their direction to move forward. Don't you think so, Mr. Fujii?"

"That's true, but it's been too long."

Hattori Tetsu wondered: "Teacher Fujii, do you have a reason to succeed in serialization immediately, just like Mashiro-kun?"

"No, that's not the case."

Shunsuke Fujii thought about it and realized that he was in a hurry to debut in order to gain Mashiro's trust, communicate with Mashiro as a cartoonist, and make Mashiro obey his orders. But now it seems that he can do it without this, and "Nisekoi" is enough, so it seems that there is no need to rush?

The title and income of a cartoonist are nothing to me now. The reason why I still want to draw comics is more to fulfill my dream and to earn some points by participating in "Dream Eater". So participating in the Golden Future Cup seems to be the best option?

Thinking of this, Fujii Shunsuke changed his mind: "Then let's participate in the Golden Future Cup."

Hattori Tetsu smiled and stretched out his right hand again: "It's great that Mr. Fujii can figure it out. Happy cooperation."

"Pleasant to work with."

Shunsuke Fujii shook hands with him politely.

......

"Team leader, we have found a treasure. This is the work I recommended at this serialization meeting."

After returning to the editorial department, Tetsu Hattori immediately approached Soichi Aida and handed him the manuscripts of the first three episodes and the names of the first ten episodes of "Nisekoi".

The chubby Aida Soichi took a sip of tea, took the manuscript and asked nonchalantly, "Is this the new work of a certain teacher?"

"Nisekoi, judging by the title, it should be a romantic comedy. It's a bit difficult to achieve results."

"Team leader, you can take a closer look. I think this comic has great potential and can be serialized for a long time."

Hattori Tetsu didn't say anything else. He wanted the team leader to make a fair judgment without interference from external factors. His judgment was somewhat influenced by the ages of the two teachers and the fame of Teacher Shiina.

"Well, it would be nice if it could be like this. There are not many comics of this type in magazines now. Apart from To Love-Ru by Kentaro Yabuki, there is no other popular work that can be serialized for a long time. But To Love-Ru has been serialized for a long time now, and its ranking is also very dangerous. It would be nice if there was a substitute."

Although "To Love-Ru" is very famous, it has been hovering on the edge of being eliminated for a long time, and its ranking is very dangerous. If it is really eliminated, there will be no popular romantic comedy comics in "Weekly Shonen Jump", so readers who only like this part will most likely be snatched away by "Weekly Shonen Sunday", which will be a bit troublesome.

But if we give "To Love-Ru" a break because of this, it would be impossible. Saint Seiya was so popular back then that the editorial department just cut it off without any hesitation. "To Love-Ru" is not worth making an exception for.

With a glimmer of expectation, Soichi Aida opened "Nisekoi", and like Tetsu Hattori, he was stunned at first sight.

But he didn't say anything and continued reading.

After a long time, Aida Soichi took a deep breath and put the manuscript down: "The exquisite painting style is very advantageous in the love theme, and the character design is also very mature. Although the second female lead is a very typical Yamato Nadeshiko setting, the classic also unexpectedly has a wide audience, and the design of the heroine is a bit interesting and full of tension. If it is well portrayed, there will definitely be many readers who like it.

These two heroines, one hot and one cold towards the heroine, although their personalities are quite different, but combined with the hero's attitude, I feel a bit like Kawai Mizuki. If the portrayal is good, it might be another Tojo Aya and Nishino Tsukasa. Well, it would be better to change the names of the two heroines to be more targeted. "

Although he didn't understand party struggles, Soichi Aida keenly saw this point.

Different from the party struggle in "We Can't Study Together" where the game is played out badly, in "Nisekoi", the gap between Kirisaki Chitoge and Onodera Kosaki is very small, and they both double-kill the third place. This is the real way to play the party struggle!

"Plus the main plot of Lock and Key, not only can new female characters be added at will, but when necessary, the main plot can also be advanced to increase stickiness and reader expectations and improve rankings, so the possibility of being cut is very low. This comic has great potential. Hattori, which teacher's work are you in charge of? Why don't I have any impression of it?"

After receiving the affirmation from the team leader, Hattori Tetsu finally breathed a sigh of relief and began the follow-up discussion.

73. Let’s be school idols and sing together

After walking out of the Shueisha building, Shunsuke Fujii first sent a line to Akito Takagi.

[Fujii Shunsuke: Done, let's have dinner together tonight, I'll treat you. ]

The address of the restaurant was attached after the message. It was a restaurant specially chosen by Shunsuke Fujii that was neither high-end nor low-end.

[Takagi Akito: Is that it? Congratulations. ]

[Takagi Akito: But forget about the treat. Fujii, you're still a student, so just go Dutch.]

[Fujii Shunsuke: Don't be polite. Just think of it as inviting you guys with the money I made from the successful serialization.]

Shunsuke Fujii did not directly say that he was rich, as this is a big minefield in Sakurajima. Unlike China, everyone in the circle of friends, whether rich or poor, likes to show off their wealth, and even come up with group buying socialites.

[Takagi Akito: I'd better wait until Fujii succeeds in serialization before treating you. I want to bring two friends who are working hard to become cartoonists together. We can get to know each other and work hard together. It's not good to let you treat us all. This restaurant is too expensive.]

expensive?

Shunsuke Fujii was puzzled, and then he realized that his price was average from a working person's perspective, but it was indeed too expensive from a student's perspective. He followed the advice and changed to a smaller shop.

【Fujii Shunsuke: See you tonight at 6 o'clock. 】

【Takagi Akito: OK. 】

Putting away his phone, Fujii Shunsuke looked at Mashiro who had been standing silently beside him: "Mashiro, is there anywhere you want to go? Today's date isn't over yet."

Mashiro thought quietly: "Commercial Street."

"Is there anything you want to buy?"

"Get materials."

"Okay, let's go to the commercial street."

Shunsuke Fujii took Mashiro's hand.

......

"We are μ's, the school idols of Otonokizaka. We will hold our first live show this month. Please support us!"

As they stepped into the commercial street, Fujii Shunsuke heard a lively shout from afar. Having already met Tojo Nozomi, he was mentally prepared and pulled Mashiro over.

As I got closer, I saw three cute girls holding flyers. The one with orange hair was full of energy, the one with flaxen hair was smiling quietly, and the one with blue hair had her eyes closed and was shivering.

After shouting once, perhaps because of their companion's stage fright, the two socially anxious people who were surrounding their companion with social phobia were comforting her and stopped shouting.

Wow Karimas.

Seeing Umi Sonoda not daring to hand out flyers, Fujii Shunsuke remembered himself as a student in his previous life. At that time, he was too shy to hand out flyers for the first time during his summer job. Seeing him again at this moment, he inexplicably felt a sense of familiarity.

However, the consolation of the two friends seemed to have little effect. After opening a rare capsule toy, the three of them decided to go back to school and make plans.

——Good, very capable and brave.

In the distance, a girl with long pink hair who kept her head down looked at Sonoda Umi with great envy.

"Are you ready to leave?" Shunsuke Fujii walked up and said, "Give me a flyer."

"You want flyers? You want flyers?!"

Honoka Kousaka didn't react at first, and began to stutter excitedly, then handed over all the flyers in her hands with both hands.

"No need to be so polite."

Shunsuke Fujii smiled and took away the top one, which was actually hand-painted. He flipped through the rest and found that they were all hand-painted.

“It must take a lot of time to draw so many.”

"Yes, after all, this is our first live show, we must let everyone feel our enthusiasm!"

Honoka Kousaka clenched her fists and looked full of energy.

"Well, I believe you will succeed."