“Ranked No. 1 in terms of positive reviews from readers?”

When Hosokawa Koharu on the other end of the phone told Higashinoji the news, he was busy in the kitchen at home.

Is this number one?

Higashikata felt that the surprise came too quickly.

After all, he also knew how strongly Urashima Publishing House supported "Among the Dolls".

So even though he was very confident in the quality of "The Ring", he still felt that it still needed to build up a reader base.

But he never expected that "Midnight Ring" would be so successful. In the second episode, it was ranked first in Urashima Publishing's "Abominable Chill" weekly.

But thinking about it on the other hand, Tonoji felt that this seemed to be quite normal.

After all, the original work of "The Ring" was also like this in Japan. He carried a knife and slashed from the north of the Japanese island to the south of the Japanese island, killing all over the island without finding an opponent.

"Teacher Higashino, how are you feeling now?"

When Hosokawa Koharu saw that there was no voice coming from the other end of the phone, her heart moved, and then she remembered what Higashinoji said before.

Is it possible that you are still not satisfied after trying this product?

Maybe that’s really the case!

Hosokawa Koharu has interacted with Higashinoji many times, and he knows that the other person is a strict self-discipline, but he has ranked first in the reader's praise rating, and other authors will probably die of envy after reading this.

So what is he going to do next? Break out of the earth and run into the universe?

So she asked suspiciously: "Is it Teacher Dongye who is still not satisfied?"

"Ah? No, I'm quite satisfied with this result." Higashinoji finally came back to his senses and replied apologetically.

"That's good." Hosokawa Koharu thought that you are satisfied. If you are still dissatisfied, then you will probably be satisfied only if other companies ask you to endorse, or if the manga is adapted into animation, right?

But good news is good news.

Hosokawa Koharu felt that he still needed to remind Tonoji a little bit, so that he should not be complacent and neglect manga creation just because of this achievement.

After all, this is a first place, and if you want to succeed, you must keep doing it.

This is what most editors do.

So Hosokawa Koharu coughed lightly and was about to speak——

"But Editor Hosokawa, I think we still can't be complacent about this small achievement."

Higashinoji on the other side of the phone took off his apron and sat down, and continued to say to Hosokawa Koharu: "It's just a first. I think we both need to work harder to maintain this first."

At the end, Higashinoji added a question: "Do you think this is true? Editor Hosokawa."

"Ah? Oh...that's for sure..." Hosokawa Koharu opened her mouth, feeling a little aggrieved for no reason: "That's what I wanted to say, but you said it faster than me..."

Yes! That’s what I wanted to say! I’m obviously the editor, why are you trying to steal my words?

She is really aggrieved and confused...Why are there such authors? Encourage the editor to keep up the good work?

Hosokawa Koharu thought that before Chief Editor Urashima left, she asked herself to remind Higashinoji not to be too anxious.

But looking at it now... why should she persuade her?!

Tonoji even reminded her in turn.

Hosokawa Koharu felt like she was holding her breath in her chest and couldn't swallow, so she simply started asking about work matters: "How is the progress of the third episode of "The Ring"?"

"The third episode is almost finished, just a page or two away. I also took the time to make a storyboard draft for the fourth episode."

Higashinoji told Hosokawa Koharu the situation truthfully, and then he heard Hosokawa Koharu mutter on the other end of the phone: "So fast? Did you even draw a draft storyboard for the fourth episode?"

"What's wrong? Editor Hosokawa?"

Her voice was so low that Higashinoji could only hear the sound, so he couldn't help but ask.

"Ah? Nothing. I just think Mr. Higashino is drawing too fast... I have already finished the draft storyboards for the fourth episode."

Hosokawa Koharu on the phone said half-jokingly: "If this continues, I feel that Mr. Higashino won't even need to edit."

There was just a little grievance in his voice.

How she wished Higashinoji could rely on her...

"Really? I think editors are still very important. Without the support of Editor Hosokawa, it would be difficult for me to reach this point."

Higashino said with a smile, his voice quite sincere.

"Really? Does Mr. Higashino really think I'm useful? I should be pretty reliable as an editor, right?"

For some reason, Hosokawa Koharu on the other side of the phone suddenly became a little excited.

Tōnoji was baffled by her suddenly raised attitude.

So he subconsciously replied: "Yes, thanks to editor Hosokawa."

"That's right..."

Hosokawa Koharu on the other side of the phone seemed to be relieved.

"What's wrong? Editor Hosokawa?" Higashinoji asked.

"Ah? Oh, it's nothing. Let's work hard together, Mr. Higashino, and try to make "Midnight Ring" even better."

"Of course."

After chatting with Hosokawa Koharu for a few more words, Higashinoji put down his cell phone.

The popularity of "Midnight Ring" put Higashino in a very good mood.

While some people are happy, others are naturally sad or even unhappy.

Akasaka Kazuya is such a person.

As the chief writer of Fuji Publishing House's "Chaojin" magazine, he naturally wants to direct public opinion to a point that is unfavorable to "Midnight Ring", but——

I really can't find any point where I can spray...

No, you can actually find spots that can be sprayed if you have to look for them.

But now the trend of "Midnight Ring" becoming popular has been determined, and many magazines have published new articles.

This time, it’s not about flattering, but really solemnly touting “Midnight Ring” as a dark horse comic book that has suddenly emerged in the new generation.

And readers mostly affirmed this trend.

If it goes against the trend... "Chao Jin" will probably lose a lot of readers if nothing else.

After all, the trolls and trolls on the Japanese side are not like those on the Chinese side. They pay attention to what they say.

If there is no basis for making random comments, "Chao Jin" will definitely be dragged out by angry "Midnight Ring" fans.

As the main writer, Akasaka Kazuya is naturally not stupid enough to "make a point of being negative even if there is no black spot".

After thinking about it for a while, he could only sigh and shake his head, deciding that "Chaojin" would not publish information about "The Ring" for the time being, and would instead focus on several other "Cold" comics that had the lowest positive reviews from readers.

This method of pretending to be dead will not bring more popularity to "Midnight Ring", and secondly, it will not be attacked by its fans. It can be regarded as a relatively compromise method.

But--

Akasaka Kazuya turned his head and looked at the rotten coffee table and bench piled in the corner, and his blood pressure almost dropped to full.

The Akasaka family had just renewed their furniture some time ago, so these are all new items...especially the coffee table...the wood grain is very tasteful, but it was smashed into pieces after I watched "The Cold".

Only one wooden leg remains...

And the most important thing is that there is something wrong with the way my wife looks at me recently.

""Midnight Ring"..."

Akasaka Kazuya sighed heavily.
Chapter completed!