Crossover: Pen name: Dazai Osamu, Omega Kasumigaoka

He might even get shares and become a director of the company.

It's still better than being a lowly laborer like this.

So he nodded again and said.

"Yes, President, I have no objections..."

"Okay, then Yuta."

Kitahara Shin looked at Kawamoto Yuta and said, "You will now discuss the formation of the new company with Kusuke."

"Okay, boss?"

Yuta Kawamoto nodded, then asked another question.

"So what will the new company be called?"

Kitahara Makoto's eyes flickered, and he spoke slowly.

"Let's call it Beidouxing Communications Company!"

……

Short videos, instant messaging, e-commerce.

The three driving forces of the future internet.

In the short video sector, Makoto Kitahara has already made his move, establishing 'NicoNico Animation' and gaining a significant first-mover advantage in the video arena.

Once the time is right, a true short video app can be launched, becoming the complete product in one fell swoop.

But this will only happen when smartphones become widespread.

Therefore, there's no rush; we'll develop it as a video website for now.

Accumulate food widely and slowly become king.

Then there were the remaining two carriages.

E-commerce requires three components: a source of goods, payment tools, and a well-developed express delivery system to form a complete system.

E-commerce is the most profitable sector on the internet.

The future founder of Amazon rose to become the world's richest person thanks to Amazon.

Kitahara would never give up such a large piece of meat.

However, the current hurdle is the payment method.

Although he has begun to make plans, it is not yet time to launch them; for the time being, he can only proceed slowly.

Then there was only one carriage left, instant messaging!

This is the most suitable option.

Because NicoNico currently boasts one of the highest traffic rates among all websites.

In addition, NicoNico Animation has a huge marketing weapon.

Uploader!

Features include content creator, fan base, and group chat functionality.

If NicoNico were to launch its own chat app, and then have its content creators promote it as an example, that would be ideal.

It can immediately take root and bear fruit throughout Japan.

This is something that can bring a lot of benefits just by giving it a push.

Kitahara would be a fool to sit idly by and do nothing.

in the office.

After listening to Kitahara Makoto's vision and plans for the new company.

2.9 Terada Sosuke became incredibly excited.

All Japanese people use our communication software.

What a magnificent thing this is!

"President, don't worry, I guarantee I'll complete the task and develop the chat software you want!"

Terada Sosuke loudly assured him.

Seeing his enthusiastic expression, Kitahara Shinshin smiled with satisfaction.

Great, that's exactly how it should be.

He smiled and encouraged him, "I believe in you. Keep it up, Kusuke-kun!"

……

The development of chat software is currently just a concept.

It will take some time before it can be fully completed.

The most urgent task is to set up the new company.

It was a month later that the new company was established.

The new company's full name is "Beidouxing Communication Technology Company".

It is wholly owned by NicoNico Animation.

Terada Sosuke has been appointed as general manager.

After the new company was established, Terada Sosuke immediately led the dozen or so newly recruited programmers to work on the development of the new chat software...

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Chapter 92: An Unintended Strike...

After entrusting the development of the new chat software to Terada Sosuke.

Kitahara Shin didn't pay much attention to it anymore.

Following them won't help.

He didn't know what the final product would look like until it was finished.

In any case, he had already explained his requirements to Terada Sosuke.

All Terada Sosuke needs to do is follow his instructions.

Therefore, during this period, he mainly focused his energy on NicoNico animation.

……

Mid-August.

Hokutosei Animation and Shogakukan have reached a cooperation agreement to jointly develop a manga version of "Non Non Biyori" and it will be serialized in Shogakukan's weekly magazine.

The news sent fans into a frenzy, causing sales of related figurines to surge once again.

This allowed Beidouxing Animation to make a fortune once again.

August 20th.

Shinchosha representative Kitahara Makoto, using the pseudonym "Two Jujube Trees," reached an agreement with Toei.

They sold the film adaptation rights to "Miracles of the Namiya General Store" to them for 60 million yen for five years.

At this point, more than a month and a half had passed since the release of the collected volume of "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store".

The total sales of "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store" have exceeded 1.5 million copies.

It became the fourth book in the "Two Jujube Trees" series to surpass one million in total sales.

Apart from "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store," which is still selling well.

Now, these three books—"White Night Walk," "Saekano: The Boring Girlfriend," and "Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai"—are combined.

The monthly sales volume is at least 100,000 copies.

That's 1.2 million books a year.

Based on an average price of 3,000 yen.

The mere alias 'Two Jujube Trees' can bring Kitahara Makoto 900 million yen in income a year without him doing anything.

This doesn't even include the income he earned under the pen name 'Dazai Ye'.

If you combine the income from the two pen names, the annual income will easily exceed 1.5 billion yen.

Even if Kitahara Makoto never writes another book again, he could earn that kind of income.

The business failed.

It will still not affect his affluent life.

……

August 24th.

Shin-Kiraku Restaurant in Tsukiji, Tokyo.

It's that time of year again for the biannual Akutagawa Naoki Prize selection.

A large number of media reporters gathered at this old spot.

A black and elegant Mercedes-Benz S-Class slowly drove up and stopped in front of Xinxi Le.

Kitahara Makoto got out of the back seat.

As soon as he appeared, the reporters' cameras started clicking away.

Large swaths of white flashlights lit up.

"It's Kitahara-sensei!"

"Teacher Kitahara, could I please tell you how you're feeling right now?"

"Teacher Kitahara, what are your thoughts on being nominated for the Naoki Prize?"

A large crowd gathered.

Kitahara Makoto's appearance is unique among literary writers.

So as soon as he appeared, the reporters recognized him immediately.

A flicker of disbelief crossed Kitahara Makoto's eyes.

The last time he came, he was a contestant for the Akutagawa Prize.

Unexpectedly, only a year has passed.

He became a judge for the Naoki Prize, the most popular and prestigious award.

He made a swift and impressive transition from player to referee.

Kitahara Makoto doesn't have the habit of giving interviews.

So he simply nodded to the reporters.

Then he quickly walked into New Joy.

……

The Naoki Prize selection process takes place on the second floor of Shin-Ki-Le.

The first floor is the venue for the Akutagawa Prize selection process.

I've come here again.

Everyone he met gave him a kind smile.

Whether they are seniors, peers, or newcomers who just debuted this year.

After becoming famous, it's as if there are no bad people in the world, and everyone around you is a good person.

Kitahara Shin simply greeted a few respected seniors before heading to the meeting room on the second floor.

There are more people here, and they are more famous than the authors on the first floor.

Because those gathered here are all bestselling authors.