Editor-in-chief Urashima felt something was wrong as he looked at it.

At the end, he raised his head with surprise in his eyes: "That bitch man is actually the male protagonist Kensuke Komemon?"

Yes, Editor-in-Chief Urashima didn’t expect it at all.

And the most important thing is that as the male protagonist, Kensuke Komemon turns out to be a vicious, sinister, greedy and lustful person.

This completely subverted the editor-in-chief Urashima’s understanding of the role of ‘hero’.

but--

"It's really interesting!" Editor-in-Chief Urashima looked at Kensuke Komemon, who was using the media and the public to collect police scandals and pull out all the tricks, with a look in his eyes as if he had discovered a treasure.

Yes, it's really interesting.

As the male protagonist, Kensuke Komemon does not wave the banner of justice at every turn like other male protagonists in lawyer comics, or refute the opponent openly in court, but uses a lot of off-screen tricks.

This kind of male protagonist is very novel, really novel.

Gumeimen Research seems to have nothing to do with words like justice and court.

Especially when he saw the words in Komemon Ken's introduction, "Justice can be bought with money, go and get the money." Editor-in-chief Urashima also nodded secretly.

Interesting plot, particularly interesting interactions between the male and female protagonists, and very standard Japanese black humor——

Editor-in-chief Urashima previously thought that the male protagonist of Higashino Tsukasa's manga was not very good...but now it seems...he was completely wrong.

Komemon Kensuke was very successful in portraying the male protagonist, and he seemed like a real person.

Under Kensuke Komemon's actions in the manga, the Japanese court, under pressure from public opinion, sent the case back to the Tokyo District Court for a new trial.

Can Gu Meimen Kensuke be able to successfully clear away the suspicion of Tsubokura murderer? What kind of development will happen after this?

And Chief Editor Urashima also noticed a detail.

That is, is Tsubokura a murderer? Was it right or wrong for Kensuke Komemon and Machiko Dai to save him?

There is no answer to this point in the comics, and it can also be regarded as a foreshadowing.

Editor-in-chief Urashima read it with great interest and subconsciously wanted to turn to the next page.

"It's over? No more?"

Editor-in-chief Urashima was stunned.

Is that all there is in fifty pages? It shouldn’t be?

and...

Editor-in-Chief Urashima put down the copy of "The Winner Is Justice" with no satisfaction, raised his head and looked at Hosokawa Koharu: "It is indeed a very good drawing, but isn't this a professional manga? Editor Hosokawa."

yes.

Isn't this "The Winner Is Justice" a professional comic?

And it’s a very orthodox professional type of comic.

"Yes, but this comic is indeed excellent." Hosokawa Koharu nodded: "I judge that with Mr. Tono's drawing skills and plot shaping ability, there is no problem serializing this comic in "Abominable Chill"."

She didn't say anything else, she just insisted that "The Winner is the Right" could be serialized in "Cold".

"...Well...it's really outstanding." Editor-in-chief Urashima agreed with Hosokawa Koharu.

If "Victor Is Justified" wasn't great, he wouldn't have been completely captivated by it.

And you have to know that this is just a draft storyboard, the characters and plots on it are all drawn casually with pencil, and the look and feel of this story will naturally be much worse than the original draft.

Higashino Tsukasa's manuscripts have a very magical charm, and are therefore nicknamed "Teacher Higashino's magic" by countless readers.

In Higashinoji's original manuscript, you seem to be able to feel the emotions, anger, sorrow, and joy of the characters, smell the aroma of the food in the comics, and taste their taste.

In addition, the plot of "The Winner is Right" is absolutely outstanding!

It's full of ups and downs, fast-paced, and it feels like it's ending urgently, and you can't wait to continue reading the next episode.

It feels like I just watched the first episode of "The Ring".

But at that time, the more I was afraid of "The Ring," the more I wanted to watch it.

And "The Winner is Right" has an urgent plot that advances layer by layer, barely giving you the feeling of breathing, and you just want to watch it all in one go.

In addition, it must be the first time for Higashino-sensei to draw professional comics.

Thinking of this, Editor-in-Chief Urashima couldn't help but scratch his head.

How come this author knows everything and knows a little bit about everything...

To be honest, many readers have sent fan letters to Higashinoji in the past, asking him if he can do anything except give birth to children.

Editor-in-chief Urashima at that time just smiled and didn't take it seriously.

Then it seems that this may actually have some credibility.

Editor-in-chief Urashima groaned, and just wanted to read "The Winner Is Justice" again to review the plot.

Then--

He heard Hosokawa Koharu's very nervous voice: "Chief Editor Urashima...don't you think "The Winner is Justice" cannot be serialized?"

Well?

Editor-in-chief Urashima was confused by the nervous voice.

Ah? The quality is completely worthy of being serialized in "The Cold". Why would Hosokawa Koharu ask such a question that has no common sense at all?

He raised his head, but before he could speak, Hosokawa Koharu interrupted him.

"Chief Editor Urashima, I think you should think about it again."

"..." Chief Editor Urashima.

Feeling the tension in Hosokawa Koharu's eyes, Editor-in-Chief Urashima was a little amused.

But he soon corrected his attitude and replied: "The quality of the comic "The Winner is Justice" is completely fine for publication in the "Cold" series. Editor Hosokawa, you don't need to be nervous."

and...

"Editor Hosokawa, do you underestimate the value of you and Mr. Higashino to our agency?"

Editor-in-chief Urashima patted Hosokawa Koharu on the back and said in a serious tone: "Not to mention the quality of the comic "The Winner is Justice" has far exceeded my expectations... Even if Mr. Higashino really comes up with a

Even if the work is not that good, I will seriously consider serializing it."

Yes.

After all, Higashino Tsukasa was the main manga author of Urashima Publishing House before. Even if he did come up with some bad works, there would be no problem at all to open a back door for him and arrange a serialization.

This is the value of Tonoji.

He also has such value.

Whether it's "The Lonely Gourmet", which is currently being serialized and tortures the stomachs of countless people at night, or "The Ring", which has been completed but is still famous.

These are the values ​​that Higashinoji brings to Urashima Publishing House.

Therefore, the publishing house will tolerate Tonoji’s many behaviors to the greatest extent possible.

"And you are the same, Editor Hosokawa." Editor-in-Chief Urashima encouraged: "I think you seem to be quite lacking in self-confidence. Is it because you are a newcomer who has only been in the job for more than half a year?"

He waved his hand: "But you don't have to have these worries at all. You are indispensable for discovering the thousand-mile horse that Teacher Higashino is. You are also a famous editor in our editorial department."

Yes, whether it is Higashino Tsukasa or Hosokawa Koharu, Urashima Publishing House is not willing to lose either of them.

It's just a serialization quota, and of course it will be arranged for Higashinoji.

Hosokawa Koharu really thinks too much.

Listening to the words of Editor-in-Chief Urashima, Hosokawa Koharu was a little moved, because she had been here for more than half a year since she joined the company, and in the first few months she had basically been ordered around by her seniors.

She didn't even have her own author, so she could only read books every day and collect materials, waiting for the publisher to send her a comic author note that day if she was in a good mood.

She has never felt the respect and concern of her seniors... Even if she did, it was Higashino who fought for it. She has always kept her status in the editorial department very low.

This is also the frustration of new editors.

At this time, she was naturally touched when she heard that Chief Editor Urashima cared so much about her.

But being moved is moved, work is work, Hosokawa Koharu still asked hesitantly: "But... can it really be done? Isn't "Cold" a standard horror comic magazine? "The Winner is Justice"

This is a professional comic, is there any problem with serializing it?"

Faced with her question, Editor-in-Chief Urashima showed a funny expression.

Hosokawa Koharu’s question is actually a standard ‘newbie question’.

"Editor Hosokawa, before asking this question, you must first consider the nature of our Urashima Publishing House."

What is the nature of Urashima Publishing?

Just thinking about it, Hosokawa Koharu understood what Editor-in-Chief Urashima meant.

Urashima Publishing House is a standard for-profit publishing industry, and everything operates with profit as the core.

In other words, as long as you can make money, you can do anything.
To be continued...