Chapter 181 Small Theater of the Editorial Department
"Hurry up and introduce your little lover to the publishing house! Little poem——!!"
After a brief silence.
"Du-du-du-du--"
A blind tone came from the receiver, and the call was unilaterally terminated.
"Hello? Xiaoshi——?"
Inside the Immortal River editorial office.
A mature woman with short, sleek hair - Machida Enoko still didn't give up and continued to ask the phone. Unfortunately, the only answer she received was a rhythmic blind tone.
"Ah~ She seems angry, Xiaoshi. Could it be that I disturbed her?"
Although he said this, there was no trace of embarrassment on his face. Instead, it seemed like a kind of teasing between a best friend and a friend.
After just a few casual laughs, she put the phone in her hand back on the landline with some helplessness, then leaned her body against the back of the chair and stretched out for a long time.
"Hmm~~Huh."
A somewhat tired yawn came from his mouth and echoed in the brightly lit office.
The pretty body curves were revealed according to the owner's movements.
He was wearing a neat black professional suit that was rare for a publishing house editor, and the heels on his feet were slightly low.
The makeup on the face is light, but if paired with the short and cool hairstyle, it makes people look lively and unrestrained.
Although the age seems to be subtly over thirty, as a recognized secret among women, only the person involved knows the exact number.
At this time, the editorial office was empty. The other editors had all arranged to go have a drink to relieve themselves from the fatigue of the day's work, but only Machida Enko was still busy at her desk.
And she was staring left and right at the computer screen on the table, as if she wanted to study some flowers.
Of course, no third world miracle emerged in the end.
All that caught my eye was a beautiful picture that I didn't know whether to call it a comic or a wallpaper.
"Click, click-"
Slide the mouse slightly with your hand to minimize all the documents and emails on the screen, and enlarge the work that Shiyu sent.
——"Love Metronome Sayuka's original version (pure version)"
The copyright page clearly states the name of the association and the pen name of the creator, which are "egoistic-lily" and "Eromanga" respectively.
As he looked at it, a sigh flowed out of his mouth.
"Oh~~ I really didn't expect that "Eromanga-sensei" could be so powerful. I always felt that if there were illustrations like this, even the novel wouldn't be that important. He was like a monster.
"
Rubbing her sore eyes, she sighed at the picture on the screen.
As a light novel editor, Machida Enko is no stranger to those painters who specialize in illustrating novels. She has seen countless works of various styles, including many amazing and talented people.
This also allowed her to develop a precise vision.
But in his nearly ten years of career, he has never seen such a creator.
Just seeing the other person's work made her want to immerse herself in it. She even had a vague feeling as if she had become the protagonist in it.
Until now, the charming voice of confession still seemed to be vaguely echoing in her ears.
The warm sunset shines on the body, the salty sea breeze is felt on the tip of the nose, and the soft and fine gravel gently wraps the soles of the feet.
It gives people an immersive feeling.
Let her, an older single, experience the taste of love.
This is more than just a visual enjoyment.
To use an analogy, the impact of this work is not limited to the physical level, but also reaches the spiritual level.
"Really, it's not scientific at all!"
Machida Enzi couldn't help but let out a sigh, patted her cheek and said: "Is it possible that I have lived alone for too long, and it actually makes me want to find someone to fall in love with?"
There was some self-doubt in his tone.
However, if she were to see another version of this work and wait until a certain girl reacted to it, she might not think so.
At this moment, a middle-aged man's voice suddenly sounded behind her.
"It's really surprising that you're still working after all this time, Machida-kun."
"Huh--!?"
Machida Enko, who was concentrating on something, suddenly trembled, and her whole body was startled.
She turned around reflexively, and what came into her eyes was an old man with gray hair wearing a striped casual suit, who was looking at her with narrowed eyes.
With a subconscious change in her expression, Machida Enko stood up from her seat, put on a polite but insincere smile and said, "Good evening, Editor-in-Chief Yamashina, you are still here?"
The visitor smiled and nodded, "I originally planned to go home, but suddenly I wanted to take a look here again before leaving, and I happened to see you, so I said hello. But -"
Opening one eye slightly, the middle-aged man named Yamashina continued: "Although you don't seem to welcome me."
"No, there is no such thing."
Machida Enzi's expression became more respectful, and she put her hands together in front of her lower abdomen and said: "I should say congratulations on your promotion. Editor-in-chief Yamashina... no, you are the minister."
When she said this, there was a little devil with horns in her heart who was shouting with joy.
Yes, although there is a subordinate relationship between the two, this does not prevent Machida Enzi from hating the person in front of her.
After all, the decision to cut the third volume of "Metronome of Love" in half was made by this old man, so the two are out-and-out enemies!
"After all, my transfer to the light novel editorial department was just a turnaround, and the next step was the animation department."
Yamashina said calmly: "However, the reason why I was able to take office as the minister in such a short period of time is because I improved the performance of this editorial department in a short period of time. In retrospect, this is all due to everyone's efforts."
Machida Enzi lowered her head slightly, "Thank you for the compliment."
The little devil inside: 'Those efforts are not made for you (snarling)!'
"anyway……"
As if he thought of something, a smile suddenly appeared on Yamashina's face, "The style of "Metronome of Love" has also undergone a sudden change recently. Not only is the plot more intense than before, but the setting of the new heroine Zhen Yui is also very good. It must be better than
As for Sayuka, young people should like Zhenwei more, right?"
"???"
Looking at the enthusiastic boss and enemy in front of her, Machida Enko couldn't help but have a series of question marks on her head.
‘What is this uncle talking about? You almost killed that work!’ She secretly cursed in her heart, and her smile became a little stiff.
But due to her status, she couldn't refute, so she could only awkwardly chat with him.
This lasted for about three or five minutes.
Yamako seemed to say casually: "Just think of it as a reward for all the time. I have strongly recommended you to the superiors. If nothing else happens, you will be the deputy editor of the editorial department starting next month."
"Aha--!?"
Machida Enko's expression froze on her face, "But didn't the HR department say he was the director...?"
The other party responded with a smile: "Originally, it was like that, but I think Machida-kun is fully qualified to serve as deputy editor with his ability. If everything goes well, you should be able to become editor-in-chief next year."
"…………What?"
Machida Enko murmured, her expression completely unbearable.
‘Don’t suddenly increase my workload! This idiot!?’ This thought couldn’t help but arise in my heart.
Seeing this, Yamashina asked: "..."Don't suddenly increase my workload! You idiot!?" Is this your reaction?"
"No! I don't feel that "bastard"!" Machida Enzi retorted subconsciously, but inadvertently expressed her inner thoughts.
"…………"
In response, Yamashina couldn't help but remain silent.
Unexpectedly, he couldn't help but feel angry at the other party's disrespect. Instead, he suddenly smiled.
"Perhaps I may have done too much for you, but it's not a disadvantage to have real power, right?"
"Well……?"
Facing the other party's gaze, he said word by word: "Power can help you protect writers better than you are now, and it can also help you fight against tyrannical bosses... At least that's what I think."
After hearing the other party's words, Machida Enzi was stunned on the spot.
"Anyway, that's what I want to say, so come on, Machida-kun, the next time we meet, it should be the day when Kasumi Shiko's work will be animated, right?"
"...If it turns out to be an unsightly animation, I won't care. Goodbye then."
Leaving the other party with a cool silhouette, Yamashina walked directly outside.