Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

During the meal, Eriri asked casually.

"Yes."

"But can you make animation?"

"Nope."

"What about you?"

"I plan to directly acquire an animation production studio."

"That's it..."

Eriri hesitated, a hint of conflict flashing across her face.

Seeing her like this, Kitahara Shin took the initiative to ask.

"Eri, is there something you need my help with?"

"Huh? No, no..."

Eriri's face showed a hint of panic, and she quickly denied it.

"Really?"

"real!"

"..."

Seeing the girl's cluelessness, Kitahara felt helpless.

There was no other way but to get straight to the point.

"But Eriri, I need your help!"

"How do you want me to help you?"

"You're an artist, so you can join the creative team as the lead artist, and we'll work together to complete this anime!"

"Alright, since you're so insistent, I'll accept your invitation."

Eriri said proudly.

At the same time, a barely perceptible hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

……

……

Although the first anime to be produced has already been decided.

However, acquiring a suitable animation production company will take time.

The optimization of NicoNico and the development of the 'upload video' feature will also take more than a month.

During this time, Kitahara had another important matter to attend to...

……

First floor of a shopping mall in Ginza, Tokyo.

A large number of media outlets have gathered here today.

Today is the offline book signing event for "Norwegian Wood," a new book by the up-and-coming well-known young author, Kitahara Makoto.

After more than a month of serialization.

The serialization of "Norwegian Wood" finally ended not long ago.

Then Shinchosha immediately began the release plan for "Norwegian Wood".

Kitahara is currently the most famous young writer in the literary world.

"Norwegian Wood" has been widely acclaimed, and its overseas rights have already been sold.

Therefore, it has attracted much attention both inside and outside the literary world.

Many people want to see if Kitahara Makoto can maintain the record he achieved with "No Longer Human".

In the lounge at the back of the signing event venue.

Kitahara Makoto, dressed in a refreshing summer outfit, looked like an innocent young man.

“Writer Kitahara, it’s time. Let’s go out.”

At that moment, Yamamoto Kazuto pushed open the door from the outside and said.

Kitahara stood up.

Several staff members followed him outside.

clap clap clap...

As Kitahara Makoto appeared, a flurry of camera flashes erupted in the venue.

One flash after another.

The once quiet queue began to stir and become restless.

The noise and excitement were almost several times that of Kitahara Makoto's first offline autograph session.

Looking at the long, seemingly endless queue.

And there were fans holding "Norwegian Wood" and looking at him with excitement.

Kitahara felt a warmth in his heart and bowed deeply to everyone in gratitude.

The book fans responded with enthusiastic applause and cheers.

"Go Kitahara-sensei!"

"Teacher Kitahara, I love you. I want to have your babies..."

"Teacher Kitahara, look at me, look at me..."

Amidst a chorus of excited voices.

Kitahara Makoto sat down and began signing autographs...

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Chapter 41: Terrifying Sales Results

"Breaking news! Two hundred thousand copies sold in a week! A genius author dominates the literary scene in April!"

"Terrifying! Kitahara Makoto, the youngest Akutagawa Prize winner, has sold 200,000 copies of his new book, 'Norwegian Wood,' in just one week, shocking the entire literary world!"

"Two hundred thousand copies sold in a week, a rising star? Wrong, it's the sun high in the sky! Kitahara Makoto's new book 'Norwegian Wood' is a market sensation!"

"Unveiling the life story of Kitahara Makoto, the youngest winner of the Akutagawa Prize and one of the hottest new stars in the literary world: an early-orphaned literary genius born out of loneliness, living alone after the death of his parents?!"

……

The sales figures of "Norwegian Wood" shocked everyone in the industry.

Two hundred thousand copies were sold in a week.

Moreover, it is a work of literature.

Although Kitahara is quite famous, comparable to some second-tier celebrities.

But these sales figures are terrifying!

It's important to know that "Norwegian Wood" is a long novel.

The price of one copy is 3300 yen.

It's already a bit pricey.

As a result, even under these circumstances, 200,000 copies can be sold in a week.

Total sales amounted to 6.6 million yen.

This is only a week! What if it's a month, two months, three months...?

How much does that cost?

It would cost at least 3 billion yen!

Some industry insiders who saw this data gasped in shock.

Is this even human anymore?

This is clearly a giant, mobile gold mine!

No, even a gold mine can't compare to Kitahara Makoto.

Gold mines also require huge investments and have high costs.

How much does it cost Kitahara Makoto to write a book?

All you need is a pen and a notebook, and there's absolutely no danger.

Seeing this terrifying result.

Shinchosha, the publishing house, is ecstatic.

Other publishers, on the other hand, were green with envy.

The editor-in-chief of Kodansha was filled with regret.

It was so close, so very close back then.

I knew Kitahara's new book would be so successful.

He was willing to give up even more benefits to secure Kitahara Makoto's new book.

Unfortunately, there are no ifs in this world.

He could only watch as Shinchosha and Yamamoto Kazuto devoured meat, while he couldn't even touch it.

……

……

Shincho-sha, in the reception room.

Yamamoto Kazuto's attitude visibly became more enthusiastic.

Now, Kitahara Shin is seen as a living god of wealth.

He wished he could worship Kitahara Makoto.

Neglecting it is even less likely.

"Teacher Kitahara, please have a seat."

Kitahara Makoto sat down on the sofa.

He's here today to sign a contract for an additional print run of "Norwegian Wood".

The first printing of "Norwegian Wood" sold 500,000 copies.

Based on a selling price of 3300 yen and a royalty of 16%.

He received 2.64 million yen.

No one expected that "Norwegian Wood" would sell so well.

Although it hasn't sold out yet.

However, inventory is also decreasing at a visible rate.

At this rate, the inventory can only last for another week at most.

So Yamamoto Kazuto quickly invited him to sign a new reprint contract.

This time, Shinchosha decided to directly print an additional 700,000 copies.

Furthermore, the royalty rate automatically increases to 24% based on the number of copies sold.

He can receive 5.544 million yen.