My childhood sweetheart is Nishimiya Glass

Chapter 247 Tsuna, Do I Look Like a Pig? (Two Chapters Combined)

"Um……"

Kazunori quickly recalled what her husband had said that morning while organizing her thoughts for the next sentence:
"Glass teacher, you can get 12% of the physical book's price, before tax."

"After sales reach a certain threshold, the percentage will gradually increase, with a maximum of 20%. Editors receive 2%, and the rest goes to the publisher."

Futaba Publishing House usually gives new authors an initial royalty rate of 6% to 8%, but this one is different. As soon as he signed the contract, he got a bestselling author's contract.

However, to be fair, she was confident in Glass-sensei's light novel. Even if it was written by a new author, it wouldn't be long before it became a bestseller.

"Hmm." Tsuna nodded thoughtfully.

Shoko, standing to the side, had already shifted her gaze to someone's face. She was completely baffled by what she was hearing and couldn't understand a word of it.

It's better to watch Tsuna...

Following that, Jun Kazuno explained in detail to him the merchandise, derivative works such as anime, manga, and games, as well as the specific revenue sharing for the merchandise, etc.

"The publishing house will also cover printing, advertising, and distribution costs, so I don't need to pay any upfront costs, right?"

After listening to her give a general explanation, Gang asked the questions that had been bothering him, and received a nod of affirmation from her.

He then asked a few more potential questions, and the answers he received were that Miyamura Daio had already largely resolved them for him.

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and Shoko joined the conversation. When it was almost time to sit down, Kazuno got up and left.

Before leaving, she reminded Tsuna to send her the first volume as soon as possible.

After the other person left, Shoko glanced at the time, downed the remaining half-cup of her drink in one gulp, and stood up.
"Tsuna, let's go too."

"Since we're already here, don't you want to order some desserts?" Tsuna took her hand.

"Isn't that a bad idea...?" Shoko's gaze swept over the menu on the bar.

She's been eating these high-calorie foods for the past two days, and this morning she secretly weighed herself and found she'd gained three or four pounds. If she keeps eating like this...

What if Tsuna finds her too fat later...?
Moreover, given her current condition, she cannot engage in excessive weight loss or strenuous exercise, etc.

Tsuna instantly realized what she was hesitating about, and blurted out without thinking, "Don't worry, I won't mind that you're fat."

As soon as he finished speaking, it was too late for him to realize what he had said. He should have said it more tactfully.

Without hesitation, Shoko used her headbutt skill on him, then turned around and quickly walked to the bar to order, wanting to order several more small cakes to eat him out of house and home.

She wanted to eat up all his allowance for the month, and then use it to humiliate him severely!
However, when the waiter finally served the meal, he only brought out a slice of cake and a drink.

Tsuna watched as she pushed the glass of juice in front of him, a little puzzled. "Just one glass?"

"Tsuna, do I look like a pig?"

"..." He wanted to nod, but he still tried his best to control his strong urge to die.

Seeing that he shook his head without hesitation, Shoko happily scooped out the first bite of cake and fed it to him.

The two then sat in the coffee shop for about thirty minutes before leaving. Most of their conversation consisted of Tsuna explaining the meaning behind Kazuno Jun's words in a simpler way.

Shoko would occasionally ask about anything she didn't understand, while secretly admiring how much her Tsuna knew.

The person only took a few sips of the juice at first, and then it was no longer his.

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As dusk settled like a pale ink wash over the streets and alleys of Kyoto, the stone lanterns of the shrines lit up with a warm glow.

Scattered snowflakes still clung to the weeping cherry branches along the Kamo River, while the river's reflection rippled with indigo blue.

"Tsuna, do you mean I have to draw what the main characters of 'Anohana' looked like when they were young within the next two weeks?"

Shoko suddenly sat up in bed, somewhat surprised. They'd only just signed the contract; she hadn't expected to be put to use so soon.

"Um……"

He turned to look at Shoko, who seemed a little bewildered. He knew the news was somewhat sudden, but he hadn't expected it to be this sudden...

When he got home in the afternoon, he rushed to finish editing the first volume and sent it to Kazuno Jun. At the same time, he also learned some news.

The other person forgot to mention in the afternoon that there was also something about a light novel illustrator. She said it didn't matter whether it was there or not, but it would be better if it was.

At the same time, Jun Kazuno recommended an illustrator that his Futaba Publishing House often collaborated with, but he refused without hesitation.

He said he knew an illustrator, and Junya Kazano said it was no problem.

As for the price, since it's someone Tsuna knows, Kazuno will handle the negotiation himself. The illustrations can be included in the printing, along with the illustrator's name.

Gang organized his thoughts, "Well, it needs to be drawn within half a month, and then sent to Sister Xiaoshun for review."

Once approved, it can be added when printing the book.

Shoko picked up a pillow that smelled of Tsuna and asked in confusion, "Do you want a black and white one or a color one?"

"Hmm..." Tsuna hesitated. If he was going to do it, he wanted to do it to the best of his ability. However, he also considered that Shoko might be too busy.
"I want both, two in color, one from when I was a child, and one from when I grew up."

When I was a child, I placed them at the beginning of the book; when I grew up, I placed them at the end. As for the black and white illustrations, I drew five or six pictures and placed them at key plot points, closely integrated with the text.

"Tsuna..." Shoko couldn't stand it anymore and quickly interrupted.

She has classes for the next two weeks, will she be able to draw all of these?

She only draws five or six pictures... Just those two colored paintings alone, with the coloring and the fact that she can only paint when she comes back, it takes at least a week.

He sat down beside her and reassured her, "Don't worry, I know what you're going to say. I'll leave the two color ones to you, and I'll draw the black and white ones."

"No problem then, I guarantee I'll complete the mission." Shoko's smile returned.

Over the past two years, she has watched Gang's drawing skills grow. Although they studied in different directions, she still believes in Gang's ability to create illustrations.

"Sister Xiaoshun said that after she reviews it within half a month, she will expedite the printing of 5,000 copies within a month and distribute them to the bookstores that Shuangye Publishing House partners with."

"Mmm." She nodded, not really caring about any of that. All she wanted to do right now was go home, get her tablet, and start drawing.

"But that's not the point. The point is what I'm going to do next: the fee for hiring you as my novel's illustrator."

He had previously looked into the issue of illustrator fees, and new illustrators are usually paid on a per-image buyout basis.

A single black and white photo for a newlywed couple costs around 2 yen, while a color photo costs 30% to 50% more.

(2 yen ≈ 1 RMB)

There were also additional issues such as character design and digital versions...

“Whatever, I’ll pay any price, even if it’s free,” Shoko replied without hesitation.

"Aren't you afraid I'm a heartless boss? Making you draw a hundred or so pictures for me for free? And if they're not good, I won't even give you food."

"Not afraid..."

Shoko looked directly into the teasing gaze of the person beside her. As for the issue of not being given food, she could just take it from him later; she didn't mind him anyway...

If he goes too far, I'll tell Aunt Miyamura and ask her to teach him a lesson. I'll even get to see him begging for forgiveness.

As if seeing through the wicked thoughts in her mind, Tsuna raised his hand and poked Shoko's fair forehead:
"However, it's no use telling you. I'll just leave you a little surprise. Tomorrow I'll have Dad talk to Aunt Nishimiya."

It's a pity I'm not a heartless boss, otherwise I would have let Shoko draw for me for free until I'm old.

After a short while, the skin on that spot began to turn slightly red. Shoko decisively slapped away his groping hand, leaving behind a remark:
"Fine, I won't say anything then. Goodnight," she said, getting up and leaving quickly.

With only two weeks left, she needed to work against the clock to achieve perfection. She was also eagerly anticipating Tsuna's first light novel.

"Click..."

Tsuna stared at the closed door, thought for a moment, then got up, opened the door, and went downstairs to the study to find Miyamura Daio.

I want to talk to him about the fees for illustrator Shoko, and if possible, have him sign the contract with Aunt Nishimiya tomorrow.

After all, Shoko is a minor and needs a guardian to sign the contract.

Meanwhile, in the apartment that Kazuno Jun rented, he declined a dinner invitation from his colleague and instead excitedly crawled into bed to 'check' the first volume that Tsuna had sent him.

At the same time, she also made a reservation with her usual dessert shop for a late-night dessert delivery, as a reward for herself to celebrate successfully signing with Glass Teacher.

As for managing weight and losing weight, let tomorrow's self worry about that. For now, just enjoy yourself.

Besides, how can you read a novel without eating something in your mouth?

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At 7:04 AM, as dawn broke over Tokyo, the omnidirectional traffic lights at the Shibuya intersection switched to pedestrian crossing, and groups of students in dark blue uniforms thawed like a stream flowing across the zebra crossing.

The automatic ticket gates at Shinjuku Station were churning out crowds of people in black suits, with commuters, still half-asleep, compressed like sardines in the gaps between the train doors.

As usual, Yaeko Nishimiya arrived at the office. Her subordinates greeted her warmly, and she nodded in response to each of them, while also urging them to speed up the process of the project.

"Minister Nishimiya, President Miyamura wants you to go to his office."

"it is good."

Nishimiya Yaeko nodded in response and walked towards the office based on her memory.

They were also very puzzled, wondering if there was a problem with some aspect of their work.

Over the past decade or so, not only has her position been promoted, but even Daio Miyamura's agency has undergone a comprehensive upgrade, with a wider range of business operations.

Moreover, based on her past experience at the firm, the only opportunities she might have to see Daio Miyamura were when they were eating lunch or attending important meetings.

Sometimes we might not see each other for two or three days.

"Boom...boom...boom..."

"Enter."

Nishimiya Yaeko greeted Miyamura Daio politely, then got straight to the point: "President Miyamura, is there something you need me for regarding work?"

Work is work, and life is life. At work, she still had to address the other person as President Miyamura, unlike at home where she could call him by his first name.

Moreover, the reason she can call someone by their first name in private is because they have known each other for over ten years and know each other inside and out (on one side). She is best friends with Shizuka Miyamura and they also have children from both families.

Otherwise, you can only address each other by their surname.

"Your work is going very well, there are no problems. I'm even planning to promote you to executive director in a while."

Miyamura Daio watched as the other person closed the door and remained a little nervous until he sat down on the sofa opposite him, so he tried to lighten the mood.

Immediately afterwards, Miyamura Daio got straight to the point, taking several contracts that had been printed out early that morning and handing them to her.

"This is...?" Nishimiya Yaeko asked, puzzled as she took the item.

"Tsuna has a light novel that's going to be published as a physical book, so he officially hired Shoko as the illustrator. This is for your guardian's review."

Miyamura Daio gave a brief explanation of the reasons, and then fell silent, letting Nishimiya Yaeko observe on her own for the time being.

"This……"

Yaeko Nishimiya quickly skimmed through it, still secretly believing that Tsuna's desire to become a light novelist was just empty talk.

I just didn't expect that even the physical book would be released so soon; there wasn't even a hint of it coming out...

She was also quite shocked when she saw the fees that Daio Miyamura had offered for the collaboration.

They actually gave Shoko 1% of the royalties from that light novel. Although she didn't know much about this kind of thing, it didn't stop her from being shocked.

Looking at the formal contract, she knew that Miyamura Daio wasn't joking, and that the fee was most likely paid by Tsuna and who had asked him for help.

Otherwise, how could such a busy person like him have time to manage these children's squabbles? He doesn't even know if he can make a fraction of the profit from that book.

After asking a few simple questions, Nishimiya Yaeko wrote her name on the cooperation agreement, exchanged a few brief pleasantries with him, and left the office.

She put this matter out of her mind as soon as she left the office. She didn't even know if Tsuna's light novel would be a big hit; work was more important right now.

She still has a lot of things to take care of.

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“Boom…boom…boom…!”

"get out of class is over."

After saying this, Ms. Nokita closed her textbook and quickly left the classroom.

The quiet classroom suddenly became noisy because of her departure. Some went to heat up their lunchboxes in groups, while others rushed out of the classroom to go to the convenience store.

Naoto Nishikata was specifically named among them.

"Shoko-chan, what time did you go to sleep last night?" Ayumi Ajitani turned around and looked at the faint dark circles under her eyes, feeling both puzzled and curious.

"Huh...?" Shoko looked at the other person's concerned eyes, even more confused, while forcing her brain, which had been shut down, to start working again: "What's wrong?"

"Take my bento and heat it up, why don't you take a nap?" Tsuna looked at her like this and didn't know what to say for a moment.

He mentioned it to Shoko early this morning, saying there are still a week or two left, why rush it?

"Okay, all right." Shoko took the bento box out of the desk drawer and handed it to Tsuna.

After explaining a few words to Ayumi Ajitani and Sana Takagi, he lay down on the table and started to take a nap.

The two were completely confused until Tsuna explained it to them later while they were heating up their bento boxes.

This naturally shocked the two of them again; if Naoto Nishikata were also there, there would be three people.

Takagi Sana couldn't contain her expression this time. She couldn't believe it. Just yesterday she was talking about signing a contract, and now she's saying that a physical book will be released in a month. Moreover, Shoko-chan is an illustrator. How could she not be shocked?

When the three of them returned to the classroom, Ayumi Ajitani didn't even need Tsuna to wake Shoko; she impatiently shook her awake.

(End of this chapter)