Chapter 6 Mitsui (1)
In 1986, Sanseido published 231 new titles in the field of educational books, with a total of 1,895 titles in print. The annual sales revenue from educational books was 9 billion yen. In contrast, only two non-educational books were published: "Jurassic Park" and "Railway Employee". Starting on June 1st, these books sold 4 million copies within six months, generating nearly 5.5 billion yen in revenue for Sanseido. At the same time, the weekly magazine "Shonen Top", which was distributed through Sanseido's channels, achieved a monthly circulation of over 8 million copies, ultimately bringing in more than 4 billion yen in revenue with its 10% stake! (Don't doubt this number!)
Moriya Masaaki won the bet, not only did he keep his position as president, but also brought in at least 8 billion yen in revenue for Sanseido every year. More importantly, under his leadership, Sanseido achieved a breakthrough in the publishing industry that was unprecedented! Of course, there were things he wasn't satisfied with - why just 10%, why not 20%, 30%, or even 50%? Moriya Masaaki looked at the young IC who had made a fortune, and all he could feel was envy!
The pure income of Shonen IC for half a year exceeded 40 billion yen, which is almost unimaginable! (Because the script was provided by Jerry, so the comic copyright is 65% owned by Shonen IC and 35% owned by the author)
"Is Gang Chang Jun at home? ~Gang Chang Jun~ Is Gang Chang Jun at home?"
Aoyama Kōsuke scratched his head as he ran out from inside, "Ah~ it's the President! How did you come here?"
"It's the year-end party and everyone is here, except for you! Jerry said you must be hiding at home thinking of ways to commit crimes again, so he came with me!"
"Did Jerry come too?"
"Yes! Without Gangchang, I don't even have the mood to eat fugu!" Jerry rubbed the back of his head and looked up at Qing Shan Gangchang with a smile.
Aoyama Kojiro saw the water stain on Jerry's sleeve and suddenly had an idea, then turned around and ran into the house with a "rata-tat-tat" sound!
Jerry stared at Tanaka Nana.
"Never mind, Cai Cai Zi, Ge Chang Jun is a madman!"
Jie Li said this when Qing Shan Gang Chang had already grabbed his clothes and ran out of the house, "Let's go! President!"
Tanaka Nana is weird, what's with this guy... She opened the car door and pulled Jerry in, then sat down in the driver's seat herself!
"Alright, Kiyoshi, your problem's been solved?" Jerry handed a comb from the car to Aokiya Kiyoshi.
"It's all thanks to you, Jerry! If I hadn't seen the water stain on your sleeve, I really wouldn't have known how to solve the puzzle!" Qing Shan Gang Chang began to tidy up his hair in front of the mirror, his messy hair was like a chicken coop, and he didn't know when he last combed it!
"You're a reasoning maniac! Kojiro, if you keep this up, even Miss Sayaka won't want you!"
"Oh no, Jerry, what are you talking about?!"
One sentence made Qing Shan's face turn red, okay, this guy is actually younger than Tian Zhong Caicai.
Nahoko Uehashi is also known as Nakaba Nahoko. After the release of "Jurassic Park", she became an ardent fan of Tanaka Naoko's books. Originally a manga enthusiast, under the encouragement of Shizue Takanashi's "Manga Classroom", she sent her own "Jurassic Park" doodles to Shonen IC.
Takayama Shizuko is indeed a lecturer by origin, and her discovery of "Manga Classroom" far exceeds Jerry's original idea. She even set up the content of "Future New Star" in "Manga Classroom", encouraging manga enthusiasts to send their works to Shonen IC, and selecting representative works from the submitted ones for review, pointing out the excellent and insufficient parts. Moreover, this approach is to directly publish the original work in the magazine, and comment on it at the edge of the original picture!
Of course, the way of commenting afterwards is given by Jerry. He doesn't mind adding a few pages to the magazine because he knows that all authors hope their works will be seen by others one day.
A sense of belonging illuminates a beacon of light for all those who travel alone in darkness!
As a result, the editorial department of Shonen IC was overwhelmed with work, as every week, bags and bags of letters arrived from all over Japan! So, poor Asahina Mei was transferred from the manga department to the editorial department, and Shonen IC recruited twenty more editors to assist Ms. Mei! Even so, it seemed that there were still not enough hands in the editorial department! The logistics department was born from this!
Nakajo Hisae was discovered by Jerry after submitting her own manga work, and she became the assistant of Aoyama Gosho! Others who had similar experiences include Iwao Mifune, Obata Takeshi, Hara Tetsuo, Sawamura Minoru, Yagi Noriaki, CLAMP, Ozaki Nami, Inoue Takehiko, Ogiwara Kaoru, Fujisawa Tohru, Tomioka Jiro, Takahashi Nobuyuki, Sato Fumiya, Mutsu Akihiro and Oda Eiichiro!
Jerry saw these names and his face almost laughed out!
Then he waved his pen and the personnel from the Human Resources Department immediately rushed up to the door!
So all these future great gods were recruited into the Youth IC.
"Inoue-kun, do you like basketball? What? You're a fan of Michael Jordan, me too! Jordan got the ball, dribbled past his opponents, and made it to their court. Then, he jumped... and he actually jumped from the free throw line! Oh no, unbelievable, this human being can fly! Inoue-kun, I think you're the most suitable person for this script, don't refuse me!"
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"Hmm! Fujisawa Hidenori, I heard you used to be a 'delinquent'? No worries, I know that deep down, you like the bad boy image and everyone has dreamed of being in a world where they're admired! Maybe someday you can express your biker gang days through manga! But before that, you still need to learn! If you're willing, you can start by being an assistant to Furukawa-san? Who's Furukawa-san? Have you read 'Tomie'? He's the author of 'Tomie'!"
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"Nanase-san, I have high expectations for CLAMP's potential, but your current division of labor is not very clear! To be honest, I think the four of you - Nanase-san, Mokona-san, Satsuki Igarashi-san, and Mick Nekoi-san - are enough. With a script, layout, final artwork, inking, and toning, do you really need anyone else? The answer is no! So, my suggestion for CLAMP is to streamline your personnel! Of course, this is just my personal opinion, and it's up to CLAMP to decide what to do. Anyway, I have a script here that I'd like Nanase-san to revise, and if possible, I'd also like CLAMP to turn it into a manga! Advance payment? No problem. Oh, by the way, I've included some notes on techniques for using tones and an explanation of neutral culture that might be helpful for drawing manga."
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"Hey, Ozaki-kun, stop staring at me like that! If you keep it up, I'll call the police! Okay, okay, don't scare me anymore! I'm only six years old! Hey, stop touching me! If you keep it up, I'll really get angry! Hmm, I've read your work, in a word, it's very vulgar, extremely vulgar! But while it's vulgar, it's also very attractive! Still, it's not perfect. Well, here's a yaoi story I wrote. What's yaoi? Aren't you always drawing that kind of thing? Ah, should be called doujinshi... how about you try adapting it? Hey, if you touch me again, I'll really get angry! Help!"
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"Watsuki-kun, if you can finish this one... hmm, 'Rurouni Kenshin', then I'll also give you the adaptation of the same series, 'Samurai X'! What? You need an assistant? No problem, Tida-kun, come here, starting today, you'll be Watsuki-kun's assistant and learn together with him! So, Watsuki-kun, good luck!"
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With Jerry's harmless and cute appearance, he can basically settle things down directly, except when being severely harassed by the violent girl Ozaki!
Takahashi's works went straight to the top of Shonen Jump, this master is absolutely a creative genius and doesn't need Jerry's guidance to create his own world.
After gathering 15 future masters, IC's firepower has reached a new level! Magazine Vol.2, "Youth FUTURE" is on the scene!
The door was pulled open and more than a dozen interconnected rooms were packed with young people. Nearly one hundred figures from IC Company were seated inside!
"Ah~ President Tanaka, you're finally back!" Nakajo Hisho also stood up excitedly. Tanaka Nana was her idol, after all. Normally, Tanaka Nana would spend most of her time in the office reading and studying. As a manager, what she had learned previously was far from enough!
"Here comes Hiyama-san! I brought Hirosue-kun for you!" Jealous Jerry poked his head out from behind Tanaka Nana-ko, starting to tease Nakajo Hiyasaka.
"Ah~ Jerry, what are you saying?!" Nakajou Hina also covered her red face, extremely shy!
Aoyama Gosho is standing behind with a silly grin on his face!
"Alright, President and Jerry, please take a seat!" Inoue Takehiko hurriedly stood up to greet them as he saw Tanaka Nana and Jerry arrive. With just one appearance in "Shonen FUTURE", the popular "SLAM DUNK" had instantly propelled newcomer Inoue Takehiko into the realm of top-notch manga artists, and now he was always sporting a cheerful expression!
"Don't worry, don't worry~" Tanaka Nana looked around and saw that everyone was there, turned around and went out the door again, then opened the trunk and carried in a large bucket!
"This is Miss Ming Mei, this is Miss Jing Zi, this is Miss Bi Ya's... and this is Mr. Fu Jian's... Gong Chang Jun, this one is yours! Hey, if you keep staring at Miss Bi Ya, your red envelope will be gone! Did you hear that?!"
"Hey yi~ Hey yi~"
Nakatomi no Chūji hurriedly poked Aoyama Kōchō, causing everyone to burst out laughing!
"So, ladies and gentlemen, for a beautiful future of our company, cheers!"
"Cheers!"
"Hey, I'm only six years old, I can't drink!" Jerry's protest was completely ignored, Ozaki Minami somehow produced a can of juice from somewhere and stuffed it into his hand, then hugged him like a plush toy!
"I protest..."
"Protest is futile!"
Ozaki Minami is so domineering that even Tanaka Nana has no way to deal with her. Because as soon as Tanaka Nana gets close to her and tries to rescue Jerry from her clutches, this woman will show a sly face and reach out to hook her chin. With just one move, Tanaka Nana will retreat in disarray!
"I protest!"
"It's all said and done, protests are useless, yet you still protest!"
Ozaki Minami's mouth, reeking of alcohol, landed a sloppy kiss on Jerry's face, leaving a trail of saliva all over it!
The poor reborn man blinked his shiny eyes, it was really too humiliating!
"For the success of 'Shonen FUTURE', let's have another drink! Aoyama-senpai, you're drinking too! And Hishiro-san won't run away again!" Okawa Nanase raised her glass, as the soul of CLAMP, she was born with a natural leadership quality.
"Ah-choo! Ah-choo!" Aotsuki Kusakabe let out a loud sneeze, his face turning bright red as he coughed violently!
Two publications were launched, in order to introduce a competitive mechanism. One publication, Shonen TOP, and the second, Shonen FUTURE, are quietly competing with each other, which is what Jerry hopes to see! However, this competition in business has not been reflected within the company itself!
The company's internal atmosphere is actually quite harmonious!
Japan is a country that values seniority!
Aoyama Gosho may not be old in age, but in the eyes of many "old men", he is still a senior!
Jerry may not be big, but he is still an extraordinary existence just like Tanaka Kanna!
The titles "SLAM DUNK", "Rurouni Kenshin", "X", "Bakudan", "Absolute Love", "BASTARD!! - Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy", "Mischievous Kiss", "Angel Sanctuary", "From the Abyss", "Mushishi" and "Parasyte" carried the magazine "Shonen Top" to great success.
Jerry has already been considering plans for the third issue of Shonen HOPE!
The crowd finished their meal and left the small tavern, patting their buttocks, nodding and bowing, leaving only Jerry's family behind.
"Kazuki-kun, I'm leaving Hoshimi-chan in your care! Please take good care of her!"
Aoyama Koji's face turned bright red, but this guy is something else, he pulled Nakajo Hiyori's hand right in front of Jerry and Tanaka Nana! Nakajo Hiyori followed behind Aoyama Koji like a little wife.
"Miss Hisho!"
"Hi!"
"Have you ever thought of following Ms. Xiangzhi and learning from her? Hmm, how about becoming her assistant? You also have the potential to be like Gangchang!"
Nakatou Hirosa was about to open her mouth to refuse.
"Think about it! Happy New Year!"
1986, International Year of Peace, theme "Defend Life and Future for All".
January 5th, South Africa invaded Angola!
January 28, The U.S. "Challenger" space shuttle launch failed.
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February 9th, Halley's Comet Returns!
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March 28th, LADY GAGA was born, in the same month, China's 863 Program was implemented.
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April 8, Paul Bremer appeared at the U.S. Counterterrorism Bureau.
April 26, Chernobyl nuclear power plant leak.
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June 22nd, the great hand of God flashes in Mexico World Cup!
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December 31st, China's naval nuclear submarine achieved its first successful long-distance voyage!
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Texas and Louisiana in the United States have seen a huge economic downturn, with international crude oil prices plummeting!
Tokyo's night sky has started snowing again!
The curtain of Showa 62 has quietly opened!
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