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

Chapter 447: Shingo is so annoying

The circulation of Springfield Books' supplement "RED" has been showing a slow downward trend recently.

Gao Yelan was actually very anxious.

Over the years, the circulation of RED has been steadily declining. After all, the overall environment is not good. With the development of online books and other culture, RED, which features yellow, black and red as its main colors, is inevitably impacted.

A few months ago, Shingo Oda's "GANTZ" came out of nowhere and immediately saved "RED" which was on the verge of suspension.

When the plot entered the Battle of Osaka, the exciting battle chapter brought sales to the brink of one million, and made a supplement magazine that was about to be discontinued at any time reach the level of a second-tier comic magazine. It can even be said that the chrysanthemums of the Big Three were seen.

But the Millennium Killer had not yet appeared, and the first part of "GANTZ" was completed.

In fact, Kono Ran has thought of various methods, hoping to get Oda Shingo to publish another comic.

But what Oda Shingo launched was "The Peacock King" by his half-apprentice Nobukata.

Although this comic has received good response, it is still not comparable to the extremely popular "GANTZ". Although it is popular, it lacks the pioneering power to expand market demand.

Kono Ran didn't know that this comic was from the last world on Earth, nearly 40 years ago. It is inevitable that there are many things that lag behind the times. Although Oda Shingo revised it, even if it is a classic, it is difficult to stand out in 2024.

All I can say is that this comic book helps "RED" to last a while.

But the situation is different now. Shingo Oda suddenly announced a new work, and Saburo Mikami is actually willing to give it to "RED"!
Kono Ran immediately gave Mikami Saburo a small reward, then returned to the office to announce the good news.

The editors of the supplement department burn incense together at the statue of Oda Shingo.

"Thank you for the gift, Great Demon King!"

"Thank you, Great Demon King, for the food and water..."

The Japanese love to worship everything.

For example, if you trip over a stone on the roadside and fall, and then find that the bus you missed had an accident, then you should worship this stone.

Therefore, various small shrines can often be seen in the mountains and even on the streets of cities in Japan.

Some people even worshipped a feather duster because it helped open a stuck door.

Now, Oda Shingo's work is a sacred object for the entire supplement department of "RED". Of course, we have to worship the god who gave the sacred object, no, the devil.

"Mr. Minister, Mr. Oda's manuscript has arrived! It's a new work! The Koga Ninja Scrolls!"

"Long live! Long live! Long live!"

There was applause and cheers in the editorial office.

Soon, the editorial department of "RED" received an email forwarded by Fujido Kaoru, which contained the original manuscript of the comic.

Today's electronic typesetting is very convenient and has a high degree of clarity, so comic manuscripts that have been scanned using professional optical scanning equipment can be sent directly to the editorial department for electronic typesetting.

"4 chapters! A full 4 chapters!" The editor opened the electronic manuscript and excitedly reported to his colleagues.

The head of the supplement department, Ran Takano, made a prompt decision: "We will eat as much as Mr. Oda gives us!"

Increasing the number of pages would also lead to higher costs. She calculated the recent printing budget and found that she had saved a lot of money due to her previous frugality and the help of the GANTZ advertisement.

"Minister, the number of pages is limited," an editor reminded.

"...How many comics can be cut?" Takano Ran immediately looked at the popularity rankings.

"The pages of the comics that were cut have already been prepared in the page count. Oda-sensei's pages are twice as many as expected, so..."

Gao Yelan's eyes glowed green: "We must eat it all! Eat as much as you are given!"

No matter how big, long or thick it is, I can eat it!

However, considering that it would be unfair to ordinary cartoonists to cancel comics that should not be stopped, Takano Ran rejected this idea.

She went straight to the point and applied for an increase in the number of pages. In Japan's publishing system, the number of pages in comic publications is limited and cannot exceed the approved number of pages, but can be reduced. However, in order to protect readers, the number of pages reduced must not be less than 10% of the approved upper limit.

If you want to temporarily increase the number of pages, you need to apply for a temporary change from the license issuing agency.

According to the tradition of Japan's authority, if you submit your application today, it will be approved in half a month.

Therefore, most comic publications have no plans to increase the number of pages, because the publication date arrives before they can get approval.

Inside the Cultural Affairs Bureau.

"Huh? Let me wait?" When Takano Ran went to the Cultural Bureau in person, submitted her application and was about to leave, she heard this reply.

According to the familiar process, you should be notified to wait for a reply within 15 working days.

Takano Lan was planning to find someone to say hello to later.

"Yes, please wait a moment and wait for my reply." The clerk bowed, stood up and whispered a few words to the approving section chief.

The section chief was stunned, looked at the application form handed over by the clerk, then looked at Takano Ran, and immediately stood up with the materials and walked towards the inner room.

Gao Yelan waited anxiously.

Is there something wrong? It shouldn't be, right? Is it because the ninjutsu battle scenes are too bloody, or the female characters' clothing is too revealing?

But soon, the section chief came out and handed over a document with both hands: "Ma'am, it's been done."

"Huh?" Gao Yelan took it in a daze.

When I looked at the document, it turned out to be an approved permission letter for increasing the number of pages of RED, and the approval was for twelve consecutive issues. This means that the number of pages can be temporarily increased within half a year!

"Mr. Oda's works should be strongly supported!" The section chief of the Cultural Affairs Bureau pointed out the key point in one sentence.

This is a preferential treatment given to Shingo Oda. The issuance time is fast, and the approval period is long!

Kono Ran quickly bowed to express her gratitude. She understood that the Cultural Affairs Bureau was an agency under the Ministry of Culture, and it was only with Oda Shingo's connections that she received strong support.

Teacher Oda, you are so amazing!

She walked out of the Cultural Affairs Bureau and looked at the street a little dazedly.

As a result, I saw a bookstore not far away with a cherry-red Oda family crest hanging at the door.

When Takano Ran walked over, she saw Oda Shingo's comics occupying half of the best-selling shelves.

One person's work accounts for half of the best-selling shelves!
Gao Yelan swung her fist fiercely.

As long as we hold on to Shingo Oda, the development of "RED" will definitely have a bright future!
Oda Shingo's studio.

"Have you thought about the comics you want to create for me?" Fujido Kaoru asked expectantly.

This is the nth time that Fujido Kaoru has asked Oda Shingo, and it’s hard to remember.

"Here, I made a sign for you." Oda Shingo got a sign from somewhere, and it said "Have you thought about the comics you want to create for me?"

"What is this used for?"

"Every time you want to ask me something, just hold up the sign."

"Huh? What made you think of this?" Fujido Kaoki took it subconsciously and waved it in front of Oda Shingo.

"Avoid harassing me." Oda Shingo took out another stand and placed it on his desk.

It's a sign that says "まだです" (not ready yet).

"Shingo, you're so annoying!"

(End of this chapter)