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

Chapter 140 Newcomers, new bets!

How come... no one asked me if I agreed? !
Oda Shingo's words echoed faintly in the conference room.

Everyone in the audience stared at him with wide eyes.

No way, are there still people like this?
In this day and age, are there still people who are so ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth?
You're just a lousy cartoonist, and you still want the middle and senior management of the cartoon company to ask for your opinions?
"Ahem, Mr. Oda, I'm sorry." The old president coughed lightly and spoke slowly, actually giving Oda Shingo a way out. "I was just about to ask you what you think, but you got interrupted and digressed. Tell me quickly, I'm very interested in your opinion."

Sankami Saburo secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Perhaps it was because he had been exaggerating about Oda Shingo in front of the old president these days that he had sympathized with his talent, so he was able to give him a way out, right?

If a senior executive were replaced, he would probably be kicked out.

Saburo Mikami knew that most senior executives of joint-stock companies would never give their subordinates the opportunity to speak in this way.

They have long been accustomed to being in high positions, and they look at people from above and are too lazy to listen to any sound you make.

Those so-called comic book writers are just working with pen and paper. In their eyes, they are no different from oxen and horses pulling carts!
Saburo Mikami quickly winked at Oda Shingo, hoping that he would restrain himself.

But Oda Shingo didn't even look at him. Instead, he borrowed the words of the old president and said loudly: "Regarding the serialization of Parasyte in Jump, as a manga author, I have a prerequisite that I cannot give up!"

condition?

The comic author puts forward conditions?

Isn't that what even a great comic book writer would have to think twice before saying politely?

Everyone present was stunned.

Please, this is Qunyingshe! The conference room of the largest comics company!

When will it be your turn as a newcomer to make demands?
Saburo Mikami's face changed drastically. He looked at Oda Shingo anxiously, and gently moved his fingers left and right to hint.

Oda Shingo ignored it, kept his chin slightly raised, stood straight without bending, and said loudly:
"How you reach an agreement is not within my scope of influence. But no matter who is the editor, editor-in-chief, or director of this magazine department..."

He stared at the top leaders of the Qun Ying Society with sharp eyes and refused to give in.

"No changes will be allowed to my Parasyte comic manuscript!"

Changes not allowed?
Some people burst out laughing.

"hehe."

"Ha ha ha ha ha."

"He said changes are not allowed? Then what is the point of editing and reviewing?"

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!"

The laughter grew louder.

The old president, Fukada Sadozen, leaned back without saying anything.

"Mr. Oda, you seem to be hinting at something?" Vice President Koyama smiled and looked at Oda Shingo with sarcasm.

"No, I'm not hinting, I'm saying it." Oda Shingo lowered his chin, and the corners of his mouth curved up. "Let alone former director Hayato Hyakki's reinstatement, even if he doesn't, I believe that Parasyte will be harassed in various ways in the main publication department!"

These words were powerful, and the word "former minister" was said with great emphasis, directly stating what everyone knew in their hearts.

Many middle and senior management are former editors, so they naturally understand how many ways the main publishing department, as the client, can use to get authors to revise their manuscripts.

You submit your manuscript? Hum, let me show you what Party A is!

Revising seven or eight times is not enough, ten or twenty times! Revise until you have a mental breakdown!
What do you mean by the finishing touch? No, you have to change it! Change it until you are at a loss for words!

What wonderful close-up you drew? No, you have to revise it! Revise it until your inspiration runs out!

Almost everyone present knew that this was definitely the main publication department controlled by Hayato Hyakki, and it was the place that would make things difficult for Oda Shingo.

Oda Shingo was firm: "So I am honored to be published in the main issue of Jump! But I have to publish the article as it is published!"

What's wrong? I know you will make things difficult for my work! But I insist that you do not change it! If I want it to be published, don't change it!

Vice President Xiaoshan chuckled: "Oh? Are you implying that our department will make things difficult for you?"

Oda Shingo chuckled, "Given your experience and understanding of the former chief of the Hundred Demons, do you still need me to answer?"

No one spoke, they just looked at Oda Shingo. They knew the answer.

But no one will speak for a newcomer.

Saburo Mikami clenched his fists tightly, wishing he could pull Oda Shingo down.

He felt that Oda Shingo was cutting off his own path as a writer!

The experienced Vice President Koyama did not respond to Oda Shingo and immediately changed the subject: "You mean, if the publication department has any objections to your submission, you will not publish it?"

Oda Shingo was also a former gangster, so how could he not hear that the other party was setting a verbal trap? "Please don't misunderstand me, Vice Minister Koyama. I am willing to listen to friendly opinions, but I will not accept forced changes."

This also implies a subtext: Do you have to change it? I won’t do it!
Everyone can hear that Oda's attitude is firm. You are not allowed to make things difficult for me if I am published. Otherwise, I will transfer the magazine!
But this is really a taboo. Anyone with a bit of common sense cannot say it out loud. It’s enough for everyone to know the meaning.

The old president, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly leaned forward and said, "Oda-kun, your request may be met. But anyone who makes a request should have the confidence to do so."

What he meant was, what kind of results can you achieve if your work is published in this magazine?
Vice President Xiaoshan looked at the old president in surprise.

How long has it been since I saw this old man express his support so directly?
In the past, he always smoothly adjusted various conflicts within the community. This seemed to be the first time in a long time that he had given clear support.

In response to the old president's question, Oda Shingo did not answer it immediately. Instead, he looked at Mikami Saburo and saw that he looked anxious, scratching his head.

"Mr. Fukada, how many pages can you give me per issue?"

The old president's eyes were sharp: "30 pages!"

The people around were stunned. 30 pages?
Most cartoonists can only draw a dozen or twenty pages per issue, right?

Oda Shingo waved his hand and said, "I want 40 pages! Within two months of publication, it will be among the top three in reader popularity!"

40 pages? Are you crazy? Who can draw 40 pages in a week!
Still in the top three? Don’t be ridiculous. With so many updated pages, how can the quality be guaranteed?

"Let's not talk about the top three in popularity first. Jump needs to be updated weekly. Can you draw to 40 pages?" The old president couldn't believe it.

Although he had heard from Saburo Mikami that Oda Shingo was very fast, he had never imagined he could be this fast.

"Others can't, but I can!"

Many people at the scene grinned, thinking that this guy was too arrogant.

"Great! Young and promising! I think we should support young talents like you!" The vice president suddenly laughed, "I will support you for another 10 pages! I will give you 50 pages per issue!"

Everyone present looked at the vice president, then at the old president, and finally focused their attention on Oda Shingo.

Although Oda Nobuo seemed to be boasting, he actually had his own plans in mind and did not answer for a while.

Vice President Xiaoshan's face was full of fat, and he sneered: "What? You can't eat 10 more pages?"

"I'm afraid I'll draw too much and you won't be able to afford it!" Oda Shingo glared, "50 pages! I have to be in the top three in popularity within two months!"

Crazy! This new guy is crazy! He has no idea how high the sky is or how deep the earth is!

Almost everyone at the scene covered their foreheads and screamed!
50 pages of comics updated every week?!

Vice President Xiaoshan had a grim expression on his face: "What if you don't submit enough manuscripts, or if you can't make the popularity ranking?"

"What if I do it?" Oda Nobuo also stiffened his neck.

Vice President Koyama glanced at Oda Shingo's cheap leather shoes and said casually, "The loser will polish the other person's shoes in public!"

"It's a deal!" Oda Nobuo's eyes were fierce.

Vice President Xiaoshan snorted, "It's a deal!"

After finishing his words, Oda Shingo did not bow, but simply nodded slightly in the direction of the old president and Mikami Saburo.

Then, he turned around and walked out of the door, leaving behind only one sentence that seemed to have a lasting impact...

"I'll give you a tip!"

(End of this chapter)