Tokyo, everyone is drawing comics, who still wants to fall in love?.

Chapter 138 The Old President's Conspiracy
When Oda Shingo and Fujido Kaoru were about to go upstairs, Assistant Okita just came out of the elevator: "Hey, Mr. Oda, the meeting has started, please follow me."

In fact, the agreed time was 11: am, but Oda Nobuo arrived early.

Sitting outside the meeting room, Shingo Oda asked Assistant Okita about the old president.

Assistant Okita briefly talked about how the old president was easy-going and that he had worked his way up from the front line. Oda Shingo then asked about some preferences and taboos, which were similar to what Mikami Saburo had said before.

"Is the old president's assistant a woman?" Oda Shingo suddenly asked.

Assistant Okita was stunned, then quickly shook his head: "Ah? Ah, no."

Oda Shingo nodded to show that he understood and stopped asking questions.

"After returning from the consortium headquarters, the president has obviously aged a lot." Assistant Okita said somewhat sadly.

How could someone who could become the president not be power-hungry? Oda Shingo thought. Knowing that he was in a precarious situation, he would definitely be hit.

Soon, an assistant came out of the venue: "Excuse me, is this Mr. Oda Shingo? This way, please."

"I'll go in alone." Oda Shingo whispered to Fujido Kaoru.

Fujido Kaoru didn't want to wait outside: "I want to go in, too."

"Be good and stay outside and don't move." Oda Shingo stroked her forehead and followed his assistant into the meeting room.

The old president, Fukada Sadazen, was nearly eighty years old. He had a pure white beard that hung down to his chest, and his eyebrows were also so long and white that they almost covered his eyes, which were covered by reading glasses.

He was sitting in the main seat at the far end of the long desk. When he saw the person reporting in, he took off his reading glasses and said, "Oh, Oda Shingo? I'm sorry to have called you here specially today. Thank you for your hard work."

He spoke slowly and seemed to be short of breath, but his words were still very clear to hear.

"Oda Shingo, it's a great honor." Oda Shingo made a standard professional bow, and his words were short and powerful, without too much flattery.

The old president took control of the meeting and said slowly, "You know, Mr. Oda? We want to hear your thoughts on your new work, Parasyte."

"Hi." Oda Shingo walked to the display screen at the end of the long table, handed the USB drive to his assistant, and then prepared to start explaining the market prospects of the comics "Parasyte".

At the same time, he glanced at the entire venue from the corner of his eye.

Vice President Oyama sat next to the old president, in second place. The three directors were ranked in order. Among the several department heads, Mikami Saburo from the web department sat in third place, higher than the administrative personnel department, the finance department, and the legal department in the operations department.

The seat at the main publication department seat was not held by Hayato Hyakki. Apparently, because of his suspension, even if his power was still in his hands, he could not attend the regular meetings.

“He is really young. I never thought that he would be the first author to have an average rating of over 10,000.” The old minister sighed.

San Shang Saburo immediately said: "Yes, I couldn't believe it at first. In addition, the average subscription of "One Punch Man" has exceeded 20,000, and it is expected to exceed 30,000!"

Oda Shingo quietly observed the reactions of others and noticed that only a few department heads nodded and smiled, but no one else spoke. As for the three directors, their expressions were not even enough to complement their expressions. They all lowered their heads and remained silent.

It seems that the situation of the old director and Saburo Mikami within the company is not optimistic.

It is necessary to make more plans for the future! Oda Shingo suddenly had an idea. In order to avoid hanging himself on a tree, seeking refuge with the landlady might be a way out.

However, I still want to take a ride on the big ship of Qunyingshe, because they have the largest market share. I soaked some of it as a traditional Chinese medicine.

The PPT began, Shingo Oda nodded slightly, and began the market analysis of "Parasyte".

Although he was asked to come here just to talk about Parasyte, anyone who only talks about Parasyte is a fool. "Before I conceived a new comic, I first did some statistical research on the comic market..."

Shingo Oda started by talking about the so-called "project establishment" of "Parasyte". Of course, he just made a choice based on his memory and did not actually think about it in such detail.

"Over the past decade, alien comics and bloody and violent comics have always occupied a place in the comics market and have a strong fan base. The occasional hit comics prove that their market potential is huge..."

Shingo Oda explained why he chose alien species and bloody violence as the characteristic melodies of "Parasyte".

"But I noticed that simple comics about alien species and bloody violence can't keep readers interested for long. Take the once-popular "Taishōdachi" for example, its appeal to readers has continued to decline."

"After personal analysis, the comics' descriptions of humanistic feelings, family affection, and interpersonal relationships are thin, and the violence and bloodiness of the scenes are exhausting, which quickly makes readers feel bored..."

When you are giving a speech, you should make it sound real even if it is fake. Only when you believe it yourself can you make others believe it.

Shingo Oda constantly analyzes some comics on the market as a person who has seen the events in the past. Many of his judgments and ideas are from another world, and of course he adds his own understanding.

"Just like what the market needs, it's not a simple close-up of bears and pigs, but when the female character looks at you with disgust, she reveals her face reluctantly and hesitantly..."

"After the violent and bloody themes catch people's attention, I need to move on to more noble themes in a timely manner. This is the theme direction I conceived..."

At first, the middle and senior leaders of Qun Ying She did not take it seriously, and most of them just listened as a matter of routine. Gradually, they looked at Oda Shingo with a strange look in their eyes.

The level of his analysis is no less than the annual comics market summary of the Operations Department!

This is something that a 20-something can see through? Can he apply it to the conception of a new comic in an organized way? And it has been a huge success!

After analyzing the market characteristics, Shingo Oda began to introduce the theme design of Parasyte.

“It’s a painting of a parasitic beast, but it tells a story about human nature… the meaning of life, the laws of nature, the existence and extinction of good and evil…”

Everyone began to listen to his analysis carefully, and gradually felt that "Parasyte" was a well-thought-out product that targeted market demand and had precise delivery value!

"Oh..." Saburo Mikami touched his arm quietly.

I got goosebumps. Did Oda Shingo think so much when he was conceiving the new manga?

Saburo Mikami quietly observed the old president.

The old president leaned his arms on the table, his white beard drooping down along the hand that was supporting his chin.

He remained in this position for a long time.

This is a manifestation of the old president's continued attention. Saburo Mikami is familiar with his old boss's habits, and he must be very optimistic about Oda Shingo!
"The above is the comic plan for "Parasyte". Thank you everyone." Oda Shingo bowed slightly.

The old president suddenly spoke with more energy, his voice rising and falling: "Oh, thank you for your hard work, Oda-kun. So, does everyone have any objection to this manga being published in the main magazine of Jump?"

The middle and senior management at the scene were somewhat surprised.

What's going on? This is unconventional! Oda Shingo hasn't left yet, and the old president wants everyone to express their opinions in person?
Oda Shingo smiled to himself.

It seems that the old president thinks highly of me and even expresses his opinion in person.

As expected of the CEO, to be able to sit in this position, he must have been through a lot of hardships.

This is an open conspiracy!
Not only is he doing me a favor, but he is also completely cutting off the possibility of me joining Vice President Xiaoshan's faction!
(End of this chapter)