Life in Tokyo starting as a child star

The result of a book signing event cannot change the sales of a book.

But events like the Tokyo Book Fair.

It is a channel for major publishers to showcase their own situation and publicize to the outside world.

But what is happening now?

Looking at the empty exhibition area of ​​their own house, there is no living person except the staff and the lonely author.

Fukuda Tomoko is really a headache.

Let alone showcasing their own publishing house.

It is a question whether the new books they brought here for signing today can be signed.

But she can't do anything about Chiyo Kojima and the others.

Although it is said that they used the "beauty trick", this is also normal competition.

After all, the feet grow on the readers, and the other party did not use collars to forcibly tie their readers.

Looking at the huge crowds in front of her, it seems that all the readers participating in the exhibition are attracted here.

Fukuda Tomoko has no way to do it for the time being.

After a long sigh, she closed her mouth and sulked.

The sigh was because Chiyo Kojima, a despicable guy, actually used the "beauty trick" to promote the book signing.

She was sulking because she was also caught in the "beauty trap" - she was subconsciously "enchanted" just now, and couldn't help but squeeze into the crowd to buy a copy of "She and Him".

Damn it! This loss is too frustrating! It was purely a trick of the opponent!

She took a photo of the little boy in the venue who looked like a character in the novel, and at the same time, she carefully put "She and Him" ​​in her arms.

Fukuda Tomoko secretly decided that next time she would also invite some good-looking models to dress up as characters in the novel to promote the book signing!

She gritted her teeth secretly on the sidelines.

On the other side, Chiyo Kojima didn't think so much.

Because -

People!

So many people!

Looking at the noisy crowd in front of her, there were readers coming here from time to time.

Chiyo Kojima didn't have time to rest at all.

"Isn't this too exaggerated?"

Looking at everything in front of her, Chiyo Kojima wiped the sweat from her forehead.

Although she knew that the promotional effect of Kita Chengshi's help should be quite good.

But the actual experience was more than good.

The boxes of "She and He" that were originally placed in the back were reduced at a visible speed.

The crowd in line showed no sign of retreating.

Chiyoko Kojima lacked experience in holding book signings.

But it didn't mean she had no common sense at all.

Kitasumi has a pen name Kitamizumi.

He was just a mid-level author of Tankosha.

No matter how you look at it, a mid-level author can't have such a terrifying popularity at the Tokyo Book Fair.

Even with Kitasumi's previous promotion in the professional kendo competition, this fact cannot be changed.

But the spectacular scene in front of us.

It's not an exaggeration to say that the readers of the entire Japanese publisher exhibition area were attracted.

Thinking of this, he turned his eyes to the side.

Even Chiyoko Kojima couldn't help but sigh.

It has to be said that it's no wonder that so many people are willing to gather here, but because Kitasumi's appearance today is really too beautiful!

Thin lips, just walked in from outside, with a little pink cheeks. The fluttering eyelashes and big and bright eyes easily remind people of the moist springs between the fluttering wings of butterflies in spring.

This look is like a character in a novel coming to reality! The publicity effect is simply full.

But it looks good.

What makes Kojima Chiyo more distressed is that this new book signing event was originally a promotional event for Kitamura Ariha.

But the readers who gathered not only did not leave after getting Kitamura Ariha's signature, but asked her if Kitamura Shi could also leave an autograph, even if it was just a blessing.

This was not planned at all in the contract signed by Kitamura Shi and their publishing house.

Fortunately, Kitamura Shi didn't care, and nodded his head with a smile and agreed.

This is to help Kitamura Ariha promote his new book, so it doesn't matter if he leaves an autograph, and there is no need to be so entangled in the content of the contract.

And this also led to Kitamura Shi, the publicity mascot who attended, being more popular than Kitamura Ariha, the original author.

After buying the book, many people first went to ask for an autograph from Kita Cheng Shi, not Kita Cheng Youbo.

Readers who didn't know the situation came here, probably thinking that this was Kita Cheng Shi's book signing event.

This scene was too much of a reversal of the heavens, and naturally made Kojima Chiyo feel complicated. Her own publishing house had worked hard for more than half a year to run "She and Him", but it was not as popular as Kita Cheng Shi on that day.

I don't know if Kita Cheng Youbo cares

After all, although Kita Cheng Shi is her nephew, this is her book signing event after all.

Kita Cheng Youbo, the original author, must feel a little uncomfortable being left aside by her own readers, right?

Thinking of this, Kojima Chiyo planned to comfort Kita Cheng Youbo.

But before she took a step.

"Um. Please ask Shi-chan to sign this book."

A book of "She and Him" ​​suddenly poked Kojima Chiyo in the face.

But she didn't care too much.

After all, there were too many readers who wanted Kita Cheng Shi's autograph.

She took the book with ease and smiled subconsciously: "Yes, yes, I asked Kitasumi-kun to sign this book, eh?"

Kojima Chiyo's smile froze and her voice paused.

Then she opened her mouth: "No, what are you doing, Mr. Kitasumi?"

Yes.

The person holding the book in front of her and looking at her eagerly to ask for Kitasumi's autograph was the protagonist of this book signing event, Kitasumi Ariha.

Chiyo Kojima was also speechless.

"Go back to your seat and continue signing. I will find a solution for Beicheng-kun's signature later."

She was so angry and funny that she drove Kitazumi Aruba back to continue signing.

Then he looked at the "She and Him" ​​in his hand with sigh.

Good guy.

It seems that she has completely overthought it.

The original author, Kitazumi Ariha, is a fan of Kitazumi Minoru.

How could he have any opinion on Beicheng Minoru?

At most, the difference is just that there are more fans of Kitazumi Mi at the scene.

Put down "Her and Him."

Chiyo Kojima didn't think much and continued to organize people to replenish the "Her and Him" ​​that was sold in the exhibition area with extremely terrifying sales.

According to her estimate, at this rate, the 600 copies of "Her and Him" ​​are expected to be sold out in a short time - mainly due to the signature of Kitazumi Ariha and the time-consuming communication with fans.

After all, some fans will bring their own handwritten letters and gifts in order to support their favorite writers.

that's all.

Chiyo Kojima continues to be busy.

Until two hours later

"I'm sorry, the book signing event for Mr. Kitamizu Cheng's new book "Her and Him" ​​has ended here. Readers who have not purchased "Her and Him" ​​don't need to worry too much. "Her and Him" ​​is available in major bookstores in Tokyo. For sale, you can go to purchase offline. I am really sorry for the trouble caused by this lack of consideration. ”

There were too many people at the scene.

Chiyo Kojima could only borrow a loudspeaker from the organizer of the Tokyo Book Fair and apologized several times before dismissing the surging crowd.

She had no choice but to apologize.

After all, all 600 copies have been signed and sold, but there are still many readers who have been waiting in line for a long time.

It was indeed her lack of preparation.

To be more precise, she didn't expect that the response to this autograph session would be so good.

It took four hours from launch to now for 600 copies of the new book to be signed, and not a single one was left.

You know, it's only about one o'clock in the afternoon.

The progress of other publishers’ exhibition areas is just beginning.

They can just close the stall here.

This speed is indeed quite terrifying.

But the price is also quite ‘heavy’.

At least Beicheng Youboguang couldn't even lift his wrist to sign her pen name.

After all, there are 600 names, and each book also has words of blessing to the readers.

The handwriting should be clearer and not sloppy.

This workload is indeed quite large.

Not to mention that Kitazumi Yuha is still a serious otaku, it is quite difficult to achieve this level.

As for Kitaki Minoru.?

Chiyo Kojima couldn't help but look at Kitami Minoru who was happily talking to the staff on the other side.

Now she really doubted whether the other party was human.

I have been busy for more than 4 hours.

I only had time to drink a few sips of water.

But Beicheng Shi didn't show any signs of fatigue.

At most, there is just an extra layer of sweat on the forehead.

This physical ability is quite acceptable for an adult male.

But the other person is just a 9-year-old child, which is indeed a bit exaggerated.

Just when Chiyo Kojima took a step forward and was about to walk over to say hello to Kitami Minoru and thank him for his cooperation.

A notification sound came from the mobile phone beside her waist.

"Um?"

With a strange expression on his face, Chiyo Kojima looked intently.

Then

She was stunned for a moment.

Then a look of surprise appeared, and she immediately called Kitumi Minoru over.

"Beicheng-kun, Beicheng-kun, look at this, you really didn't expect this. This book signing event organized by our publishing house actually achieved such a great deal of discussion on the Internet!"

"Um?"

Kitaki Minoru was still bothering the staff to bring him a bottle of drink.

As a result, Chiyo Kojima's voice attracted him.

His eyes also fell on the screen of the mobile phone she handed over.

The above is the official website of the Tokyo Book Fair.

And underneath that, is the title that can be seen at a glance——

"An angel appears in the exhibition area of ​​Pulpit Press!" Literary novels reflect reality! 》

The accompanying picture shows the side face of Beizumi Minoru with the light shining down, showing a sense of illusory beauty.

The popularity of this piece of information is quite exaggerated.

Ranked first with far more browsing data than the second place.

Even except the Tokyo Book Fair official website.

Other social platforms such as SNS and INS have begun to discuss the identity of the publishing house's "Angel".

This heat is pretty good.

Even "She and Him" ​​was brought up for discussion.

This time the promotion of Kitachi Ariha’s new book can be said to be a great success!

only--

".Oh. So that's what happened."

"Well?"

Chiyo Kojima, who was still expecting Kitami Minoru's surprised expression, was stunned for a moment.

Because there was no trace of surprise on Kitumi Minoru's face.

He just glanced at the news briefly, then seemed to lose interest and looked away.

This too bland attitude made Chiyo Kojima murmur in her heart.

Generally speaking, Ziyi should be even more happy to have this kind of heat falling from the sky.

Could it be that this is the strength of Minoru Kitazumi who dominates the sub industry?

He was unfazed by the favor and humiliation, and even his expression did not change.

It's really awesome.

But it’s actually different from what Chiyo Kojima imagined.

Kitazumi was not completely unfazed.

But from the perspective of the life experience system, this promotion of the new book "She and Him" ​​seems to be a part of the advertising process.

So the appearance value +1 passive is successfully triggered.

With this 10-point appearance value blessing, it is natural to cause a commotion - you know, he just shot an advertisement and became the "Reiwa No. 1 Beauty" inexplicably.

At present, this little bit of online commotion is nothing compared to the popularity of "Reiwa No. 1 Beauty" at that time.

So it is natural that Kita Sumire is not very surprised.

Not to mention that there is another thing that Kita Sumire is more concerned about.

Smiling and returning the phone to Kojima Chiyo, Kita Sumire raised his eyes and looked around.

He didn't forget that Hosokawa Shibaizumi and Akiyama Shion said they would come.

Looking at the time now

It feels like it's almost time.