Chapter 79: Submitting To The Call For Submissions《look Back》
Sakamoto Ken didn’t say much more to Editor Katayama. He also didn’t want to change the editor’s certain ideas because of himself, ultimately causing the work that should have appeared to disappear.
Moreover, he himself had no intention of recreating Demon Slayer. After all, the style and tone of this work had basically taken shape in Mr. Rib, which was published in 2014.
Kaji Keiko began operating this large printer, put the manuscript in, and then pressed start.
“I should take a close look at the work. I can only skim it now while the printer is working. I’ll definitely read it carefully tonight.” Kaji Keiko flipped to the page she had seen last time and continued reading the following content.
Sakamoto Ken stood by, paying attention to Editor Kaji’s expression. It started calm, then turned a bit sad. When he saw the final memory twist, he almost breathed a sigh of relief, but it ultimately didn’t return to the timeline where Kyomoto was still alive.
Kaji Keiko stood there for a long time. The printer had stopped running for a while before she suddenly came back to her senses.
“Sakamoto Sensei… If this work is submitted to the call for submissions, it will definitely win an award.” Kaji Keiko looked at Sakamoto Ken and said.
“I’m also very satisfied with Look Back. The grand prize in the Reality Group is a sure thing.” Sakamoto Ken said, “Moreover, the manga will definitely sell big when published later.”
“Actually, even without entering the call for submissions contest, this manuscript is fully qualified for volume publication. After all, it’s a one-volume complete short story. It won’t be too hard to convince the Sales Department.” Kaji Keiko held the heavy manuscript in her hands and handed it to Sakamoto. “However, for now, please Sakamoto Sensei keep the original manuscript safe. The publication process and such will all happen after the call for submissions results come out.”
“Okay, the follow-up work will still be left to Editor.”
“You really know how to surprise me.” Kaji Keiko said, “The various work for Chainsaw Man is already enough to keep me busy, and now there’s another such amazing short story. Well… but it’s a happy kind of busy.”
“A Jian’s work selling big is my greatest wish.” Kaji Keiko said.
“It will definitely sell big.” Sakamoto Ken said confidently.
The two works he now held were the first place in the boys’ section of This Manga Is Amazing! in 2021 and 2022. Even if there were slight differences due to changes in the times and the previous life, there wouldn’t be any obvious changes, after all, the quality of the works was there.
She exported the scanned files and suddenly remembered something, so she asked: “Sakamoto Sensei, do you not have a computer at home?”
“Yeah, I plan to buy a computer once the royalty fees come in.” Sakamoto Ken nodded and said.
“I see. Then for uploading the manga, just use my computer directly.” Kaji Keiko waved to Sakamoto Ken and led him to her workstation.
The call for submissions webpage was in her browser’s favorites, so she opened it directly.
Kaji Keiko stood up and gave the seat to Sakamoto Ken.
Sakamoto Ken sat on the office chair, created an account on the call for submissions page, then filled in the information and uploaded.
「Author: Sakamoto Ken」
「Track: Campus Star」
「Genre: Reality」
「Book Title: 《Look Back》」
「Synopsis: Fujino, a fourth-grade elementary school student who serializes four-panel manga in the student newspaper. Although she receives extreme praise from her classmates, one day, the teacher tells her that he wants to change it to publish the four-panel manga of her classmate “Kyomoto” who doesn’t go to school…!?」
File uploading…
Complete!
Sakamoto Ken refreshed the page, and his work had already appeared in the works list.
“Alright, next just wait for the organizer’s review results. I can’t help Sakamoto Sensei with that part.” Kaji Keiko said, “But, pre-congratulations to Sakamoto Sensei on winning the grand prize.”
“Yeah, thanks Editor.” Sakamoto Ken closed the page and stood up.
However, Kaji Keiko didn’t sit down. She pointed toward the Editorial Department main entrance and said: “I still need to rush to the media department, the filming studio side. Excuse me, Sakamoto Sensei.”
Sakamoto Ken followed behind Kaji Keiko out of the Editorial Department and asked: “What is Editor going to do now?”
“About the volume release matters, I found a cosplayer to play Makima. Makima holding the volume and saying the recommendation to the camera—what do you think of this idea?” Kaji Keiko said.
“Sounds interesting.” Sakamoto Ken nodded and said.
Soon, they arrived at the doorway with the media department sign. Kaji Keiko pointed inside and said: “Then I’ll go in. If Sakamoto Sensei is going back, you can take a cab. Reimburse it next time you come.”
“Can I go in and take a look?” Sakamoto Ken asked.
“Ah, this…” Kaji Keiko said a bit embarrassed, “Sorry sorry, Sakamoto Sensei. This is another department. According to the management rules, I need to apply for a temporary pass for you. Actually… it’s not a big deal. How about I apply for you now?”
“If it’s too much trouble, forget it.” Sakamoto Ken shook his head and said, “I’m very relieved with Editor’s oversight. Then I’ll head back to work on the manuscript.”
“Haha, Sakamoto Sensei, just relax!” Kaji Keiko waved to Sakamoto and said, “The cosplayer is very pretty and very professional. Plus, she’s a voice actor—the one who did the voice acting for the promotional short film before.”
“Eh?” Sakamoto Ken had just been about to go downstairs when his footsteps suddenly stopped.
He turned around and found that Kaji Keiko had already gone inside.
No, what did you just say?
The cosplayer is the voice actor for the promo video?
Isn’t that Natsume Mio?!
Sakamoto Ken strode to the media department main entrance. Inside was a corridor passageway, and Editor Kaji was no longer visible.
He had originally wanted to call out to Editor Kaji to help get a pass for him, but then he thought…
Better not.
Might as well pretend he was still unaware.
He hadn’t expected Natsume Mio to not only take on that voice acting job but also come as a cosplayer!
Actually, if Sakamoto Ken spoke objectively, Natsume Mio was indeed very suitable to cosplay Makima.
It just felt like Mio had quietly done a lot of work behind the scenes…
Although for her, the memories of the previous life were fuzzy, it still left her with the impression that there might be two other women.
So rather than saying she wanted to become Makima, it was more like she wanted to take him down and monopolize him before they could make a move.
And the entry point she chose was manga.
Intervene in my manga, become part of my work…
Ever since Natsume Mio suddenly came to deliver food last time, Sakamoto Ken had noticed she was different from the previous life.
In the previous life, Natsume Mio would confess to him at graduation, but in terms of emotions, she was a blank slate, with no twists or turns at all. If she wanted to hold hands, she held hands; if she wanted a kiss, she kissed.
Why would she come around the bend acting like a good wife and loving mother?
That expert directing her from behind was especially skilled in this aspect.
