novelraw Chapter 119 Second Declaration of War
Chapter 119 Second Declaration of War
Chapter 119 Second Declaration of War
Kyosuke Maijo was very satisfied with the "masked writer" project proposed by Hideomi Uyama and Miri Eru.
This rigorous research is like adding wings to my path to becoming a literary giant!
If it weren't for the notification from Uyama Hideomi and Eri Miri.
I doubt I'll ever consider using a different pen name.
They don't understand the significance of the existence of those "masked writers" from their previous lives.
However, before that, there was something else that Maishiro Kyosuke was somewhat concerned about: "Mr. Uyama, Ms. Jiang Liu, there's something else that's bothering me. I wonder if you could help me answer it?"
"If I use a new pen name to write, without the support of my current popularity, will the sales of my works under the new pen name be lower?"
Upon hearing Maishiro Kyosuke's words, Uyama Hideomi smiled and said, "Mr. Maishiro's considerations are very practical and far-sighted."
"But I will suggest this method to you. What you've thought of, I've already considered for you."
"Let's take the same example again. If a reader buys ten books in a year..."
"Then there will be eleven possibilities: not buying a single book, buying one to ten books."
"If we simply divide this group of readers, we will find that the number of fans and casual readers is very close."
"So, by adopting a different pen name to maximize profits, you are actually inducing readers who are not your fans to buy your books and turn them into your fans."
"Therefore, in order to protect the sales of your works under your pen name, we will publish some 'rumor'-like messages in magazines such as Top Hat or some newspapers."
"In short, these messages are meant to link you, Teacher Wucheng, with your new pen name, and spread these unsubstantiated rumors among your fan base."
"In that case, any loyal fan of yours, Mr. Mai, will naturally buy your books under your new pen name after seeing these messages."
"Readers who don't know you, Mr. Wucheng, will gradually become your fans through you and your other pen names, and collect all your works!"
"So, Mr. Mai, you don't need to worry that the new pen name will cause a decline in sales."
"The only thing you need to do now is..."
"We need to plan carefully the writing styles of the two pen names."
"This makes your book appealing to readers of different tastes."
"Because once both of your pen names gain immense popularity, it will become a two-way channel!"
"Crazyly absorbing readers from all walks of life!"
Upon hearing Uyama Hideomi's words, Maishiro Kyosuke's face showed a look of shock, and he finally understood the reason behind it.
I also realized something interesting.
It seems that some writers in the past used this method to attract readers from two groups.
For example, there's "Black XX" who likes to write dark stories, and "White XX" who likes to write heartwarming stories.
"Okay, it's decided then."
"As for the style of the new pen name, there's no need to plan it."
"At that time, the name Maijo Kyosuke will focus on describing cruel, twisted, bizarre, and dark mystery works."
"The other new pen name will focus on writing light, humorous, witty, and heartwarming mystery stories."
When Uyama Hideomi heard Maishiro Kyosuke's words, he was stunned for a moment.
The reason I said these words in advance was to make Maijo Kyosuke think carefully before making a decision.
After all, it's not too late to discuss this kind of thing after Maijo Kyosuke's works reach ten volumes.
But Uyama Hideomi never expected this.
Kyosuke Maijo agreed in just a few seconds.
They also simultaneously developed style plans for both pen names.
It can be done quickly.
This clearly shows that in Maijo Kyosuke's mind, there are still many stories that have already been completed, just waiting for an opportunity to be written down.
Jiang Liu Meili was also surprised that Mai Shiro Kyosuke was able to create two pen names and plan their respective styles so quickly.
But at this moment, she also had something weighing on her mind that she wanted to discuss with Maishiro Kyosuke: "Mashiro-sensei, I also have something I'd like to talk to you about."
Maishiro Kyosuke took a sip of tea, looked curiously at Eri Mimi, and asked, "Miss Eri, without your help, I wouldn't have been able to win the Edogawa Ranpo Ryusho Award."
"So, please feel free to say anything you want to say."
Jiang Liu Meili is a person who clearly distinguishes between public and private matters. Although she has an ambiguous relationship with Mai Shiro Kyosuke in private, she still has to treat Mai Shiro Kyosuke with respect at work: "Mr. Mai Shiro, ever since you challenged all Japanese mystery writers at the Edogawa Ranpo Dragon Award, to compete against all Japanese mystery writers in the 'Top Hat' magazine."
"The 'Top Hat' magazine will never have to worry about not having submissions again."
"While this solved most of my problems, it also created unexpected troubles."
Jiang Liumei bit her lip, and continued sadly, "From the 12th to yesterday's deadline, in just eight days, Kodansha's magazine department had accumulated about five hundred submissions!"
"There are just too many manuscripts. Even if President Noma doubled my staff, I still wouldn't be able to review them all."
"So—I had President Noma issue a notice."
"Simply put, it means moving the manuscripts that were not reviewed in Top Hat magazine to the next week, which is when Top Hat magazine will continue to publish them in its third issue."
"I thought this announcement would prevent arguments and the spread of rumors, but—"
Jiang Liu Meili sadly pulled a newspaper from her bag. Before she could even speak, Mai Shiro Jingjie saw the headline on the front page: "Kodansha's magazine department is hoarding manuscripts just to protect Mai Shiro Jingjie!"
"Kodansha, unwilling to relinquish its cash cow, plans to manipulate the competition by exploiting the distribution rules of *Top Hat* magazine!"
As soon as Maijo Kyosuke saw the newspaper report, he knew what Jiang Liu Meili was troubled about.
Thinking of all this, Maijo Kyosuke smiled nonchalantly: "Are you kidding me? Hoarding manuscripts to protect me to the death?"
"Miss Jiang Liu, please don't worry about such a trivial matter."
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"These are just some harmless rumors."
"Just wait until tomorrow when the 'Conclusion' section of Top Hat magazine is published, and they'll know how ridiculous this report is!"
Upon hearing Maishiro Kyosuke's words, Jiang Liu Meili shook her head slightly: "Teacher Maishiro, it's not that I don't believe in your abilities, and I know that no matter what kind of work it is, it's hard to compete with your 'Convergence'."
"But these reports, or rather rumors, are clearly the work of other publishers."
"Even if we don't care, these rumors will still affect the sales of our Top Hat magazine!"
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"In other words, the question now is how to quickly dispel public doubts and address the concerns surrounding the 'Top Hat'."
The magazine didn't spread the word about this!
After listening to Jiang Liu Meili's words, Mai Shiro Kyosuke pondered for a moment, then revealed an arrogant expression: "Isn't that simple?"
"Anyway, my arrogance can bring me popularity. If I can declare war once, I can declare war twice."
"How about we do this, Ms. Jiang Liu, give President Noma a call."
"Have President Noma issue a new statement."
"The announcement is simple: I, Kyosuke Maijo, am declaring a second war against all mystery writers in Japan!"
"In the third issue of Top Hat magazine, I will continue in the same way, using the same rules, to challenge all mystery writers in Japan with short mystery stories!"
"Let these so-called manuscripts pile up, desperately protecting my rumors; they'll fall apart on their own!"