After buying what he wanted in Akihabara, Gu Wu returned to his residence to change his clothes and put on what was considered a formal outfit.
During this period, Gu Wu began to think about the issue of Ying Lili being invited to the magazine for serialization, after all, under normal circumstances, it is difficult for the works of fanfiction writers to be qualified for serialization, and not to participate in the solicitation.
The so-called instant hit is actually only a very small part, if "Ivy Village", which was serialized by Ying Lili, really has that potential, then why not other works that are also very popular are selected?
Indeed, just like the website "Let's Become a Novelist", large-scale illustration websites are often the primary 'mine' for discovering popular works; in the world in which Gu Wu lived in the past, many popular comics were born on Station P, but it is a little worrying to be suddenly selected.
Some comic magazine editors like to attract artists through serialization, and then pay a small amount of remuneration to increase the content of comic magazines, Gu Wuke will not let his 'artist' help others work in vain.
Since there is no special work today, Gu Wu plans to meet with Ying Lili after contacting Xia Zhiqiu for work.
Gu Wu took out his mobile phone to dial Kasumigaoka's number, and ten seconds later, he heard a slightly lazy voice from Kasumigaoka inside, and it was estimated that he was taking a nap now.
"Mr.
Gu Wu?
Is there anything you can do with me?
The short story call has been completed, oh, if it's the latest volume of "Love Metronome", there is still a little bit of Kavin~" "Confirm the progress, if you have any questions, please call me."
In the past, because of the participation in the gagaga library short story call, Kasumigaoka often revised the manuscript in the middle of the night, and when the call for papers ended, it was understandable that she would take a break for a while.
"However, our plan is to get everything ready within two months after the gagaga library short story contest is over; I got the gold prize for the short story call, and at the same time completed the new volume of "Love Metronome", and I will ask someone to promote it a little at that time. ” As the saying goes, 'it's hard to ride a tiger', Gu Wu will tell outsiders through publicity that "Love Metronome" is about to be released under the premise of winning the gold prize for short stories in Xiazhiqiu and completing the new volume of "Love Metronome".
Originally, due to a conflict with Koga Daichi, the deputy editor-in-chief of the Matoku Publishing House, her new volume had to be postponed for three months, that is, five months later, and Gu Wu had to avoid that situation.
This year's prime period of publishing is just two months away, with students on vacation, comic conventions and subcultures on sale.
"And I saw the vote for the short story on the official website of Gagaga Bunko, and the work of Kasumi Shiko has reached the second place."
"Second place?
I didn't go to see it......
I always feel that there is a strange feeling when I look at my own work on the Internet, but does this prove that our work is not good enough?
” "I don't think so, the most popular genre at the moment is definitely fantasy and time-traveling, and it is a commendable achievement to be able to win the second place in the short story call for submissions with a unique style, and it is ......."
"And?
Did Mr.
Gu Wu find something?
” "Yes, I think we have a good chance of winning.
Most sci-fi and time-traveling works under the restriction of short stories can't tell all the wonderful parts, but love stories are different, because there are not many main characters, and it is easy to show all the stories. ” In Gu Wu's impression, the general library will not spend time and energy on short stories, after all, it is impossible to publish a book or serialize.
Due to the above reasons, Gu Wu guessed that the idea of the gagaga library might be to create popularity.
The amount of short stories is not high, the cycle time is short, and the award-winning works have the opportunity to be made into short comics, which I believe are enough to attract many new writers to try.
The light novel industry has stabilized with a group of great gods, but the stories of popular works are gradually developing towards the end, and various libraries know that new writers are needed to create new IPs.
In the past manga industry, works such as "Bleach ", "Naruto", and "One Piece" have appeared, and the light novel industry is also looking forward to the appearance of works that are the pillars of the company.
"This short story call is not so much about finding good short stories, but more like testing the new generation of writers."
Compared with a long draft, a short story requires a small but concise description and characterization, and is in some ways more difficult to control than a long story.
"So don't worry, I'll keep an eye on the movements of the Gagaga library in real time, but I'll tell you first-hand information."
"Okay, I've been bothering Mr.
Gu Wu all along."
"Say this kind of thing again."
"Thank you, Mr.
Gu Wu, for fighting as my slave."
"It's the exact opposite of the politeness just now!"
Kasumigaoka on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment and said softly.
"I thought that the editor in charge of replacing Miss Machida was a sloppy newcomer, but I didn't expect Mr.
Gu Wu to take unexpected actions, and it was really a happy thing to be supported."
"Ah, of course I do, so I'll keep doing it."
As a creator, Kasumigaoka, like other authors, will continue to create no matter what, if it is noticed and liked by readers.
Gu Wu is not a creator, he is just an ordinary reader of novels and comics, and he is also an animation viewer.
If his support can make the people he likes, the work, or the company stick to it, it's not a bad thing for him. did not continue to disturb Kasumigaoka, who was resting, and Gu Wu, who hung up the phone, also began to agree to meet Ying Lili.
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Although Ying Li Li is a popular fan artist on the Internet 'Kashiwagi Yingli', when faced with the problem of serialization, Gu Wu became her negotiation object for the first time.
Coupled with the serialization plan of "Ivy Village" proposed by Gu Wu, Yingli Lili, who has gained attention, further trusts Gu Wu.
Getting off the bus, Gu Wu, who was wearing a suit, took off his jacket, and he found that even his shirt was a little stuffy, and it seemed that the weather in Japan was fickle.
It's the same season, but today is a few degrees higher than yesterday.
Without wasting time on trivial issues, Gu Wu walked towards the park where he had agreed to meet, and it was easy to find the destination through Google Maps and positioning.
Entering from the entrance, the park is not lively in the afternoon, and occasionally a few mischievous imps can be seen running around in the woods, and occasionally fiddling with the sports equipment in the center.
On a bench near the exit on the right side of the park, Ying Lili, wearing a sunhat and a blue dress, sat and waited, her eyes fixed on her phone screen.
"Yo, do you want to play with the young lady here?"
"I don't have anything to do with you......
Isn't this Mr.
Gu Wu?
I thought it was another pick-up guy. ” "Again?
It seems that Sawamura-san is very eye-catching no matter where he is. ” "Rather than exalting me, I hope that Mr.
Gu Wu will give me advice."
Ying Lili, who put down her phone, moved her position slightly, even if there was still a vacant seat on the bench.
Gu Wu smiled bitterly and sat down next to Ying Lili, saying that he was beside him, but in fact, one person was sitting on the left side of the bench, and the other was sitting on the right side of the bench.
With the corner of her eye, she looked at Ying Lili who got up to wear a summer dress, her signature golden double ponytail swayed slightly in the breeze, and the gaze from her blue eyes moved around, and finally fell on Gu Wu.
"That......
Mr.
Gu Wu also saw the message I sent you, right?
” "Yes, that's why I'm here, and it's necessary to talk about what you mentioned."
Ying Li Li nodded.
"I don't know much about the serialization, but if I promise them, I'll spend less time in the club, right?"
"Oh roar, I'm more worried about Anyi's problems than serialization?"
"Huh?
No, it's not!
Mr.
Gu Wu is such a fool!
” Ying Lili, who showed her tiger teeth, seemed to bite off Gu Wu's ears with her mouth.
"I just don't want to lose to Kasumigaoka Shiha.
And because he promised to be too good, he had to complete the task regardless of whether he cared about the club or not!
That's the realization of being a creator!
” "It's a matter of time......
If I really want to serialize, I think it's usually a monthly or even a quarterly. ” "Monthly and quarterly?
Yes, most of the time, so there will be time!
” "It's too quick to decide, Sawamura-san, please think about it.
Ying Lili, who thinks she is being treated as a child, once again shows an unhappy expression.
"I'm not the naïve kind of guy, right, by the question of treatment?"
"That's one of them, and another thing to pay attention to is the reason for being chosen."
"Isn't it because I'm good at drawing?
The plot provided by Mr.
Gu Wu is also good, the hero and the heroine are in the bathroom after meeting......
Wow!
What did you tell me to say!
” "Don't put the blame on me!"
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Gu Wu, who was beaten on the shoulder with his fist by Ying Lili, raised his hand to defend.
At this time, a few little ghosts ran in front of the two, and one of the little girls pointed at Gu Wu and Ying Lili.
"Brother, they're fighting!"
"Don't say it, I'll be on the couch anyway!"
"What do you mean?"
"I don't know."
Feed!
Does this little imp know too much!?
Ying Lili waved her hand to drive away the two little ghosts, and after taking a deep breath, she once again set her eyes on Gu Wu.
"What did Mr.
Gu Wu mean by what he said just now?
They invited me to serialize, is there any conspiracy?
” "The conspiracy can't be called a plot, but a newcomer to serialization like you is likely to run into some unscrupulous guys."
Gu Wu will not let his 'artists' suffer, and he wants them to succeed, so he is very cautious at all times.
There is a line in the popular TV series "Game of Thrones": "There is no fairness in the world, unless fairness is in your own hands", which means that if you want to be treated equally, if you don't take the initiative to take action, you are likely to be used as a pawn by others.
"What would you like if I could accompany you to meet with them?"
"Of course it helps."
Ying Lili, who nodded repeatedly, put her hand on her chest.
"If you go alone, you will always be a little uneasy, Mr.
Gu Wu is very good at this aspect, and he must be able to handle it well."
"That anticipation is a pressure on me."
"Hmph, let it go!
Lose it's mine!
” "Do you think this is gambling......
"yes, the battle between us has just begun!"
The very energetic Ying Li Li clenched her fists, revealing the expression of a careerist. ———— After making an appointment with the editor who called himself 'Watanabe' to meet at the headquarters building of "Entertainment Day" magazine, Gu Wu and Ying Lili took the subway to their destination.
It was two o'clock in the afternoon, and the air-conditioned subway was very cool, and Ying Lili, who had taken off her hat, exhaled and leaned her body against the backrest.
"After the meeting, the editor will put forward some conditions for serialization?
I don't know much about Entertainment Day. ” "Entertainment Day is a well-known comic magazine, which is divided into three parts, one is for all ages, one is R16, and the last one is R18."
Nowadays, many magazines will not move in a single direction, because they know that they need to meet the needs of different levels of customers with diversified content.
Whether young or middle-aged, or even old, there are people who have a passion for comics, and they are the ones that comic magazines are trying to satisfy.
"And magazines are also a business after all, they will definitely look for some boutiques; Sawamura-san's work has a good art style, and the storyboard is handled well, so I think there is a high chance of passing. ” "Even if I praise me like this, there is no benefit, and part of it is due to Mr.
Gu Wu."
"All in all, it's time to be improvised."
The two waited for the subway to arrive, but the conversation of the three young people on the opposite side caught their attention.
The young man sitting in the middle picked up his mobile phone, placed it horizontally and showed it to his companions.
"Come and see this, haven't I been posting to an illustration site lately?
The one I admire the most is this 'Kashiwagi Eiri' teacher!
The characters are clear and perfectly colored, and the recent serialized manga is super exciting!
” "I've heard of this artist, and my college seniors have recommended it to me, is it really so good?"
"Sure enough, it's a rookie, right?
You can pay attention to it. ” Ying Lili, who heard them chatting, was stunned for a moment, her eyes were erratic for a while, and finally straightened up and looked straight ahead.
That look was as if he was telling Gu Wu to praise her quickly.
"Mr.
Gu Wu......
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What do you think?
” "It's really worthy of being a 'Kashiwagi Eiri' teacher."
Gu Wu responded in a volume that only the two of them could hear.
"The star painter of the future."
"Hey, hey, don't say that."
The shy Ying Lili's nose seems to have become longer, and she must be very happy.
This is also a good thing in Gu Wu's opinion.
It may have been a stroke of luck to meet a fan who loves Eiri Kashiwagi's works, but it's a testament to the potential that Eiri Kashiwagi has.
Gu Wu once again strengthened his previous idea in his heart, to make the girl in front of him red!