I am the master of depressive comics

Chapter 36 The debut cartoonist will publish a single book

June 1,

Yu Kamiya received his unique Children's Day gift.

Toot toot

The phone rang. At this time, Kamiya Yuu was cooking in the kitchen and had no time to answer the phone. He turned to Mashiro and said.

"Mashiro, help me get the phone from the table."

"Um"

Mashiro Shiina, who was sitting on the tatami, stood up and walked to the kitchen.

"Hey, who is it?"

"Teacher Kamiya, it's a bit noisy over there. Is it disturbing you?"

"No, no, editor Miyako."

Kamiya Yuu first turned off the induction cooker, then took off the mobile phone from his shoulder and ear, and listened carefully.

"Teacher Kamiya, the praise rate from readers this week is very high, please keep it up."

"By the way, I have some good news to tell Mr. Kamiya."

? ? ?

"Teacher Kamiya submitted the manga manuscript a few days ago. The editor-in-chief decided to turn Octopus Pi's Original Sin into a single volume. I will come over to discuss the specific situation tomorrow afternoon."

Yes, Kamiya Yuu has finished the manga the day before yesterday. There are 16 chapters in total of Octopus' Original Sin, and now they are all finished.

The single-book version mentioned by editor Miyamae really surprised Kamiya Yuu. After all, single-book books are usually published after the work is completed or the sales volume/reception is good. I am just a newcomer, and publishing my first comic as a stand-alone book is a bit outrageous, right?

"Kamiya-sensei, Kamiya-sensei..."

"Sorry, I was distracted just now."

"Well, I understand how Mr. Kamiya feels now. After all, as your editor, I feel the same way."

As Kamiya Yu's editor, Miyamae Tsurugi was extremely happy when he received the notice from the editor-in-chief and wanted to tell Kamiya Yu immediately. However, the editorial department requested that after the release of Chapters 9 and 10, the reader's favorable rating should be confirmed before the publication decision can be made.

Comics editors are the profession closest to cartoonists. They need to pay attention to the situation of their cartoonists at all times and respond in a timely manner. Over time, the two sides will definitely develop a bond, and getting along better will produce better works.

"Excuse me, Mr. Kamiya, when will you be free tomorrow?"

Kamiya Yu thought for a moment and realized that the service department had not had any commissions these days. The most recent commission was to help Saikiza Yoshiteru direct the novel. Of course, because I have some basic skills, I completed the commission in less than a day.

In addition, Totsuka Ayaka of the Tennis Club entrusted the Service Club with tennis training. Under the influence of the second-year Class F group, Yu Kamiya used his terrifying power to overachieve his goal.

Speaking of which, I have to mention Totsuka-san. He is obviously a boy, but he is extremely feminine. She has short silver-white hair, a cute face on her baby-fat face, and a small body that makes her look weak.

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"I'm sorry for the long wait, Editor Miyazaki. I'll have time around six o'clock."

"Okay, Teacher Kamiya, I will come directly to visit you tomorrow."

"Thank you for your hard work, Editor Gongqian."

As the phone hung up, Kamiya Yuu went out and ordered: Mashiro, come and bring the dishes, it's time to eat.

After Kamiya Yu recently finished the manga, he was thinking about what type of manga should be published next. After thinking about it, how could I hesitate at all? Even though there were many excellent works in my previous life, I would unswervingly go on the "path of healing".

death Note

chainsaw man

Puella Magi Madoka Magica

Or maybe write a few more short stories/novels to accumulate some fans.

But this idea was quickly abandoned by him, because the full-length comic was his goal. The original sin of Octopus Pi, this novella, was just a transitional means.

As a man who wants to become a world-class master of healing, how can he waste his time on short comics? Long comics are his choice.

"Hey, forget it, I don't want to anymore."

"Anyway, the comic will be finished at the end of the month. I'll give myself a vacation first and then publish my second comic during the summer vacation."

At this time, after Kamiya Yuu finished eating, he lay on the tatami in the living room in the same posture as Ge You, looking extremely leisurely and comfortable. Opposite him, Mashiro Shiina is concentrating on drawing comics, which is in sharp contrast to the lazy Kamiya Yuu.

"Mashiro, take a break, don't keep drawing comics, be careful you'll run out of inspiration."

"I don't want to become a useless person like Yuu."

? ? ?

Kamiya Yuu had a question mark on his forehead. Aren't the two of them the same age group? Also, I must have been complained about by Mashiro just now...

"So Mashiro, you can also express your feelings!"

"?"

Shiina Mashiro on the opposite side raised her head and looked at Kamiya Yu who was lying down, with a confused look on her face.

Looking at this, Kamiya Yuu shook his head, threw the thoughts in his mind away, and continued to rest.

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"Ding~ding~ding~"

The doorbell rang at Kamiya Yuu's house, and it was Shiina Mashiro who opened the door. Miyazaki Ken in front of him panicked, and he couldn't help but think in his mind.

[Teacher Kamiya, are you living with your girlfriend? ]

[Obviously still a high school student]

[Why haven’t I seen this girl before? Did I forget? ]

In fact, Miyamae Ken has not forgotten, but he has never met Shiina Mashiro. The two of them usually hand over manuscripts in the coffee shop. This is the first time Miyamae Ken has come to Kamiya Yu's house.

"Oh, it's editor Miyamae, please come in."

Kamiya Yu walked out from the corner of the corridor, and after seeing Miyamae Ken, he hurriedly asked him to come in. After all, it was the first time for a guest to come to the house, and it was very impolite to let the guest wait outside the door.

As Miyamae Ken sat down, Kamiya Yu's voice came.

"Has editor Miyamae eaten? If not, eat here. I just bought too many dishes. If you hadn't come, I would have been a little worried about what to do."

"Then I'll trouble you, Mr. Kamiya."

Miyae Ken didn't hesitate and directly expressed his thoughts. It just so happened that he didn't eat either.

After the three of them finished their meal, Miyamae Ken spoke first.

"Mr. Kamiya, this is the single volume contract of Octopus Pi's Original Sin."

On the small round table in front of him, the contract that Miyamae Ken took out from his briefcase appeared. Kamiya Yu picked up the contract and read it carefully. The content is probably about the copyright sharing of the single volume, and the cartoonist accounts for 8% of the profit.

The royalties for comic single volumes are generally between 5% and 15%. Because Kamiya Yu's comics are of good quality, Shueisha decided to give Kamiya Yu 8% royalties. Generally, the royalties for single volumes given to newcomers are around 5%. After all, it is good to be able to publish a single volume.

Because the contract was checked by Miyamae Ken, there was no problem. Kamiya Yu just read it a few times, and after confirming that there was no problem, he signed his name happily.

"Please continue to give me more advice in the future, Mr. Kamiya."

"Same, Editor Miyamae."

The two were vague to each other. After all, the goal of the two has been achieved, and the serious atmosphere has gradually become lighter.

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