Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

It doesn't achieve the same terrifying propaganda effect as 'Dazai Isamu'.

However, being nominated for the Naoki Prize is already a pleasant surprise for Shinchosha.

After the shortlist was announced.

Shinchosha immediately began promoting "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend".

They wanted to ride the wave of the Naoki Prize to make "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" a hit even before its release.

This is the author's new book.

Moreover, this happened at the time when 'Two Jujube Trees' had just been shortlisted for the Naoki Prize.

As expected, the author of "White Night" has garnered much attention from fans and readers with his new book.

Although I was somewhat surprised that 'Two Jujube Trees' had written a new book so soon after 'White Night Walk' was published.

But people can still accept it.

After all, there are quite a few prolific authors among popular writers, so this is nothing unusual.

Unlike most literary writers, he can't even produce a fart after holding it in for years.

What people are more curious about is that one of the authors of "Two Jujube Trees" is a mystery writer, but his new book is actually a light romance harem novel.

Isn't this range a bit too wide?

……

In the master bedroom.

"Hello, is this Editor-in-Chief Yamamoto?"

"It's all proofread. We'll be printing the first batch of 100,000 copies in the next couple of days. Okay, no problem."

Kitahara Makoto hung up the phone.

A head popped out from under the covers.

Mai Sakurajima's face was flushed, her hair was messy, her forehead was covered in fine sweat, and her lips were glistening with moisture, as if she had just drooled.

"what happened?"

"It was Editor-in-Chief Yamamoto who said that because it was uncertain whether he would win the award, the new book was scheduled to be released in the next two days in order to maximize the publicity effect of the Naoki Prize."

"Honey, you're amazing!"

Sakurajima Mai looked at Kitahara Makoto with an expression of adoration.

She and Kitahara Makoto participated in the voice acting for "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" these past few days.

Naturally, they also learned that "Two Jujube Trees" was Kitahara Makoto's pseudonym, and "Journey Under the Midnight Sun" was Kitahara Makoto's work.

Her husband's work was shortlisted for the Naoki Prize, the highest popular award in Japan.

This made her incredibly proud.

"I have something even 'better' than that!"

Kitahara Makoto, grinning mischievously, pushed Sakurajima Mai down, officially beginning tonight's biology research class...

……

July 21st.

The first volume of "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" has been officially released.

Initially, the book received a lukewarm reception, with only a few fans who bought it because of "White Night".

However, this book has an interesting storyline and distinctive characters.

It quickly unleashed its full potential.

On the fourth day after its publication, the first printing of 100,000 copies sold out.

Shinchosha had to urgently order an additional print run.

Wait until the first week is over.

"How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" delivered an impressive first-week sales figure of 130,000 copies.

Seeing this success, Shinchosha did not hesitate at all and immediately launched the plan to release the second volume of "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend".

Kitahara Makoto wrote a total of 13 volumes in his official works.

Because it's a paperback edition, the price is relatively much cheaper.

One book costs only 920 yen.

However, with low profit margins and high sales volume, "How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" might soon catch up with "Journey Under the Midnight Sun" in terms of short-term performance, which would also be a considerable profit.

……

With stable book sales.

The popularity of "How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" is growing among light readers.

They have gradually accumulated a considerable number of loyal fans.

At this time, Kitahara Makoto was introduced by Toho producer Yano Mikio.

He took the completed first season of "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" to Fuji Television and met with the head of Fuji Television's purchasing department.

Fuji Television is one of the core stations of Japan's five major private television networks.

Toho Corporation was one of the earliest founders of Fuji Television.

Therefore, the two companies have a very close relationship.

Thanks to Yano Mikio's introduction, coupled with Kitahara Makoto's own reputation.

The first season of "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend," which he brought, quickly entered the review process.

Ultimately, based on its excellent quality, Fuji Television decided to purchase the first-run broadcast rights for the first season of this anime for 90 million yen.

Kitahara Shin agreed.

Although compared to the production cost, 90 million yen was just enough to break even, and there was even a slight loss.

However, the revenue streams for anime are not limited to selling release rights.

The real money still comes from selling DVDs, as well as various related products and game development.

These are the main sources of income.

Once "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" becomes a hit, the revenue from merchandise sales alone will be many times greater than this 90 million.

Being too concerned with immediate, petty gains is actually counterproductive.

……

After the first-run television broadcast rights for the first season of "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" were sold.

Beidouxing Animation has launched its second project without stopping.

Directed by Makoto Shinkai.

The pre-production work for "Your Name," produced by General Manager Hideki Tazawa, has officially begun.

Another producer at the company is Fujiki Yuichi.

He then led a group of newly recruited employees to start another project assigned by Kitahara Makoto.

Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai.

To reduce the risk of accidents.

This time, Kitahara Makoto is once again the director.

"Damn it, the company is still developing too slowly. If we had enough manpower, we could start many more projects!"

In the president's office, Kitahara Shin thought with some distress (delicious).

On his desk, a piece of scrap paper was covered with names, including titles like "Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions," "Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid," "The Pet Girl of Sakurasou," "My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU," and "Spy House"...

Kitahara Makoto couldn't wait to produce all of these anime.

However, the company's current size prevents it from doing so.

There was nothing he could do but hope.

Once "Your Name" is released, the company will have a large amount of capital and can expand on a large scale.

That will allow him to start more projects at the same time.

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Chapter 54: Do happy things when you're happy

After Fuji Television bought the first season of "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend".

They immediately began promoting the anime's broadcast.

They advertised on their own TV station to generate buzz.

Just then, the light novel "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" became a bestseller and sold like hotcakes.

The light novel and anime have formed an organic synergy, further boosting the popularity of "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend".

It has become the most popular light item this season.

Fuji TV's "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" has become the most anticipated new anime of the month.

Seeing this situation.

Shinchosha immediately seized the opportunity and released the second volume of "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend".

This light formal edition has a total of thirteen volumes.

For an average author, it would be impossible to submit a manuscript so smoothly.

拖稿

拖稿

Making excuses to continue delaying the manuscript

Write two hundred words, then start slacking off.

……

This is the typical daily routine for most authors.

Even for online authors, four thousand words a day is already the limit.

I can't write any more.

However, Kitahara is no ordinary person.

He doesn't need to think; he just needs to copy from memory.

So from the beginning, he handed over the complete thirteen volumes of the main text to Yamamoto Kazuto.

……

As usual, Masao brought the food to the computer desk.

Then, I skillfully opened NicoNico Animation.

He's been liking this website more and more lately.

The TV at home spends most of its time playing those boring reality TV dramas and variety shows.

For him, who loves anime, television is not interesting at all.

113NicoNico animation is different.

This website allows him to watch his favorite anime, One Piece, anytime, anywhere.

It says you need a membership, but it's given away just for logging in, so it's practically free.

Moreover, he particularly likes the unique features of this website.