Tokyo, everyone is drawing comics, who still wants to fall in love?

"Xingo, what you said makes sense. The overall standard of "Champion" comics is not high..." Saburo Mikami was stunned, and then scratched his hair.

He had to admit that it was indeed the case.

Mikami Saburo had this feeling originally, but now looking at the key values ​​pointed by Oda Shingo, he has confirmed the same idea.

Online reading on the web: "GANTZ", "Spy's House" and the latest "Goblin Slayer" can attract more than 87% of online reading comics fans.

Moreover, their reading consistency is very high. The click-through rate of 87% can be maintained at the completion rate of 83% by the end.

That is to say, when reading Oda Shingo's comics, only 4% of comic fans will temporarily stop reading them due to various reasons.

But this is not the case for other comics. The click-through rate is only 53%, the completion reading value is only 18%, and the difference can reach 35%!

Although reading comics continuously will increase fatigue, the difference is really too big.

"The market share of comic magazines cannot be achieved overnight, and I cannot be completely expected to surpass "Jump" with "Champion"." Oda Shingo said seriously, "It will take Springfield Bookstore ten years to grow from the first It would be considered good if the four of them are not recognized until they enter the Yusan Family.”

"Huh? Now he has entered the level of Yusanjia, right?" Saburo Mikami was confused.

"Okay, but it's mainly because of me that I was able to bite the group's butt in less than three months." Oda Shingo leaned back and acted like I was the boss.

Mikami Saburo rolled his eyes, but he really couldn't refute.

This guy is so good at troubleshooting. His quarreling with people all day long makes news, and his comic works have always attracted a lot of attention. Springfield Bookstore's magazine is indeed thanks to his popularity.

Oda Shingo twirled a signature pen in his hand and suggested: "You have two methods now. One is to develop slowly and advance steadily. The other is to use me as a gimmick to win over a large number of comic fans. , in order to quickly expand the market.”

Yuko Mikami on the side looked at Oda Shingo's pen-turning movements and noticed that he did not rotate the comic pen, but deliberately changed the signature pen.

This is Oda-sensei’s subconscious respect for the comics profession, Yuko Mikami thought with emotion. He is very dedicated and even respects the tools of his career.

Anyway, in her eyes now, every move of Oda Shingo can have a certain meaning, which can be regarded as worship.

"I will definitely choose to rely on you first, Shingo. I think it would be more comfortable for you to help Springfield Bookstore develop the comics market." Saburo Mikami chuckled, not ashamed at all, "I can provide you with any assistant you need. You send.”

Oda Shingo shook his head like a rattle: "No, I already have three women here. Also, I have already done three for you. If there are more, I will be too busy."

"Don't work too hard." Saburo Mikami knew that he was very careless and was afraid of exhausting the production team's donkeys to death.

"After "Goblin Slayer" sold some IP licenses, I was ready to finish the first part." Oda Shingo sighed, and then suddenly remembered, "By the way, I also need to create a short story for the Agency for Cultural Affairs, okay trouble."

"Creating a short story for the Agency for Cultural Affairs can definitely be used as a gimmick!" Saburo Mikami encouraged him desperately.

He also hopes that Springfield Bookstore’s comic magazines can establish a good relationship with the Agency for Cultural Affairs through this channel, and many things will become easier to handle.

"I still need your sister's help. This short comic is going to be written by her." Oda Shingo thought about which comic would be more suitable.

Saburo Mikami reminded: "Then "Goblin Slayer" should end as soon as possible, so as not to tire my sister."

She has been coming home later and later lately, which even makes me suspect that if Oda Shingo just says a word, he will stay here and not go home.

Perhaps, my sister is really looking for an opportunity to stay in Oda Shingo's studio.

Although to a certain extent, as an older brother, I don’t object.

However, I always feel a little uncomfortable in my heart...

"Brother! How can you say that?" Yuko Mikami immediately turned around and protested, "When I am here with Mr. Oda, it can't be called hard work. I can only feel that my whole body is full of energy!"

"Ahem, I know. I'm reminding you, no, you all need to pay attention to rest."

Mikami Yuko was afraid that Oda Shingo would be too cautious because of her brother's words, which would affect the creation of comics, so she quickly stood up: "I am very happy when I am with Mr. Oda!"

"Uh, sister, what you said..." Saburo Mikami was a little embarrassed and felt that he was thinking wrongly.

"No, brother, in the hands of Mr. Oda, I have developed another side of myself. I have unprecedented satisfaction and reached unprecedented heights!"

"..." It makes me think even more, Yuuko! Mikami Saburo almost held his head and screamed.

Yuko stood up, put a hand on her chest, and solemnly said as if swearing: "Here, every cell in my body is working hard for comics and working for Mr. Oda!"

Just when Saburo Mikami was already crying, Oda Shingo slapped himself in the face as if he remembered something: "By the way, Yuko Mikami said it well. The Agency for Cultural Affairs wants educational comics, so A reminder and I have an idea!”

Then, Oda Shingo jumped up from the sofa, quickly rushed to the computer desk, and started typing on the keyboard quickly.

Mikami Saburo didn't dare to say anything for fear of disturbing his train of thought, so he stood behind and watched.

is a new comic outline.

"Working Cells".

[The human body contains approximately 37.2 trillion cells. They work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and contain various cells, each performing their own duties and roles. 】

[Red blood cells, which are red because they contain a large amount of heme, transport oxygen and carbon dioxide through blood circulation...]

[White blood cells, the academic name is neutrophils, their main job is to remove foreign matter such as bacteria and viruses that invade the body from the outside...]

Is it really a popular science comic?

Mikami Saburo was not surprised.

Since it is a subject matter required by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, it is indeed difficult for cartoonists to innovate. And you have to respond to the other party's face, so it's inevitable to deal with it.

Since the end of the Showa era, popular science comics have almost never appeared on the market. Occasionally, one or two have appeared in third-tier comics magazines. Even Springfield Bookstore's supplement "RED" looked down on such works.

Of course, "RED" uses yellow, red and black colors to win readers, and there is no overlap in the market.

Saburo Mikami smiled and said hello to his sister, then waved and prepared to leave.

"Ah, brother, wait." Yuko Mikami suddenly stopped him.

Mikami Saburo felt happy and immediately stopped: "Is there anything else?"

My sister finally remembered that it was time to leave her brother for lunch! Even if it’s just to be polite!

Saburo Mikami was really a little excited.

Yuko Mikami hesitated for a moment and asked bluntly: "Um...brother, why don't you wait until Mr. Oda has an idea for a new comic?"

"...Nothing else?" Saburo Mikami looked a little unhappy.

Mikami Yuko was a little puzzled: "Huh? Isn't this the most important thing?"

"..." Saburo Mikami's face fell, and he walked stiffly out the door, "I won't wait for him anymore, just tell me what the new comics feel like tonight."

What market can there be for popular science comics? What innovation can there be? What results can be achieved?

He had given up hope.

In the evening, Mikami Saburo waited until eleven o'clock before he realized that his sister was late.

It's time to go home later than usual.

"What's wrong? Are you having trouble creating the new comic called "Working Cells"?" Saburo Mikami stepped forward and asked his sister.

He was already forming words of comfort in his mind.

But the younger sister shook her head: "Brother, it's a pity that you left before he could draw a rough outline..."

"Hey?" Mikami Saburo noticed something was wrong with her.

As if she was hypnotized, the expression on Yuko Mikami's face actually showed the residual effect of star-chasing admiration, and her eyes shone like stars.

She clasped her hands on her chest: "Popular science comics can actually be created like this! Mr. Oda is such a genius!"