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This also signifies that his status in the Japanese literary world will be further elevated.

A public figure who is famous internationally.

Moreover, he is a literary writer with a high-class style.

For any country, it is a 'representative calling card' that can increase a country's recognition and reputation.

Meanwhile, the economy of the country, which had just been brutally beaten by America, was plummeting.

For the Japanese, who urgently need to achieve results and stand up again.

A writer who could become famous in 'America'.

A figure who can boost national confidence.

It is an unparalleled existence.

It's not to say that there aren't any living writers more famous than Kitahara Makoto.

However, unlike Japan, their fame only exists in Japan.

Once they left Japan, nobody knew who they were.

Kitahara Makoto, on the other hand, became famous in the United States.

The United States is currently the world's largest country and the most influential nation.

The Japanese, who are inherently drawn to strength, have a love-hate relationship with the United States, but mostly feel fear.

Now Kitahara can truly make a name for himself in that place they fear.

In the current Japanese literary scene, it's like a scorpion defecating—it's unique.

Things are rare.

In comparison, this is quite different from those Japanese writers who are only good at bullying their own people.

Kitahara Makoto's image suddenly became noble, majestic, powerful, and unique.

This further resonated with the Japanese people's 'worship of power'.

Public approval ratings skyrocketed.

From this moment on, as long as he doesn't cause any trouble and ruin his lofty image in people's hearts, he's on the rise.

The title of 'national writer' is already beckoning to him.

"Thank you."

After hanging up the phone.

Kitahara's heart was filled with emotion.

She glanced at Kasumigaoka Utaha next to her.

He simply flipped it over with his hand.

"What are you doing?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha opened her sleepy eyes and looked at Kitahara Makoto on top of her with a puzzled expression.

"Dry!"

Kitahara Makoto responded directly with his actions.

He actively shares his happiness with his girlfriend.

……

While Kitahara Makoto was busy arguing with the young lady.

The influence of "Norwegian Wood" in gaining fame in the United States is only just beginning.

Upon receiving the news, Shincho-sha contacted all the media outlets it was on friendly terms with.

This is news that can attract significant attention.

The major media outlets reacted as if they were a pack of wolves spotting their prey.

They all verified and wrote articles as quickly as possible.

Then it was published on their respective website portals, newspapers, and magazine headlines.

The publicity efforts were extensive.

It's almost ten times the number of copies sold when "Norwegian Wood" was first released.

Under such extensive coverage.

Even people who didn't know Kitahara Makoto or "Norwegian Wood" before.

I also learned about Kitahara Makoto and the existence of "Norwegian Wood" through these reports.

Then, they developed a sense of national pride in Kitahara Makoto's achievements.

I enjoy reading, I'm curious about the content of books, and I want to buy one to read.

Even though I don't like reading, I want to support Kitahara Makoto and buy a copy to read.

So, after four weeks of declining sales, "Norwegian Wood"...

Sales reversed course and fell in the fifth week.

Three hundred and fifty thousand copies were sold directly.

It surpassed the highest weekly sales of 220,000 copies in the second week.

By this time, the total sales of "Norwegian Wood" had reached 1.08 million copies.

They successfully surpassed the one million sales mark.

"Norwegian Wood" was like a depth charge, sending the literary world into chaos and devastation this season.

The name Kitahara Shin is like a great mountain.

It weighs heavily on all authors who publish books during this period.

They crushed their competitors to the ground and rubbed them mercilessly.

The name "Great Demon King," which was originally just a nickname used by some tabloids, has gradually gained recognition from more and more people.

Just as Kitahara Shinwa and Shinchosha were overjoyed with the sales of "Norwegian Wood".

An unexpected company suddenly sent someone to visit...

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Chapter 43: Sony Group Representatives Arrive

Xin Chao Society.

A spacious and luxurious reception room.

Kitahara Makoto hurriedly pushed open the door and entered.

He was working at home when he suddenly received a call from Yamamoto Kazuto saying that a very important person was coming to visit.

And he said the matter was related to him.

So he rushed over.

"Editor-in-Chief Yamamoto, is there something you need me for?"

Kitahara Masashiyama Genwa asked him directly, "What's the matter?"

Yamamoto Kazuto didn't answer immediately, but instead pointed to a middle-aged man next to him and introduced him.

"Teacher Kitahara, let's not rush things. Let me introduce you first. This is Mr. Tatsuya Wada, the Vice President of Public Relations at Sony Pictures Entertainment!"

"Hello, Minister Tatsuya Wada."

Kitahara Shin was puzzled, but still politely extended his hand and shook hands with the other person.

"Hello, Kitahara-sensei."

Tatsuya Wada treated Makoto Kitahara with great respect, showing none of the arrogance often associated with high-ranking executives of large corporations.

At this moment, Yamamoto Kazuto spoke up from the side.

"Today's events are related to Minister Tatsuya Wada's purpose in coming here."

"Now it's my turn to speak..."

Tatsuya Wada chimed in to explain.

"I'm here on behalf of Sony Pictures Entertainment to make a deal with Mr. Kitahara!"

"What kind of deal? Do you want to buy the film and television adaptation rights to my book?"

Kitahara asked with some confusion.

"almost."

"Our company wants to buy the film adaptation rights to 'Norwegian Wood'."

"In return, Sony Pictures Entertainment will promote 'Norwegian Wood' through all channels in the United States."

"The total value of the publicity and distribution will be no less than thirty million US dollars!"

After saying that, Tatsuya Wada added another sentence.

"The last clause can be written into the contract!"

"hiss!"

After hearing what Tatsuya Wada said, Makoto Kitahara couldn't help but gasp.

Columbia Pictures is one of the six major Hollywood studios.

Its influence extends throughout the North American entertainment industry.

If they were willing to promote "Norwegian Wood" with all their might.

The popularity of "Norwegian Wood" in the United States could immediately soar dozens of times to what it is now.

But such a large investment, so much money, spent on a single book, and only for the purchase of film and television adaptation rights.

Is it worth it?

not worth!

Even if Sony Columbia adapts the book into a movie.

However, for films like this, which lack special effects and deal with tragic themes, even recouping their costs is a problem in the North American market.

Sony Columbia is still willing to spend so much effort on advertising.

International, politics, national self-confidence... these words kept appearing in Kitahara Makoto's mind.

Politics is the dirtiest thing in the world, yet it is also indispensable.

Regardless of what Sony Columbia wants to achieve.

Kitahara Shinichi didn't object.

On the contrary, they welcomed it very much.

Because he was one of the biggest beneficiaries.

He signed a revenue-sharing agreement with the publisher, Jimmy, and will receive 11% of the royalties.

Sony Columbia is willing to promote the book for free, and when sales skyrocket, he will receive a larger share of the profits, which will be in US dollars.

This will be more beneficial to his later entrepreneurial plans.

The advantage of getting something for free is that you shouldn't miss out.

However, Kitahara Shin still cautiously glanced at Yamamoto Kazuto beside him regarding this matter.

He now shares the same interests as Shincho-sha.

Even if it's for the sake of money, Shinchosha wouldn't cheat him, so he wanted to know Yamamoto Kazuto's opinion.

Yamamoto and Noboru understood immediately and nodded.