Section 45 The second applicant (2)
Hasegawa nodded and continued to ask: "The first time I saw Ai Feijun's comic work was "Ocean Cookies" published by you and the School Children's Club. This comic book was also published in Japan, setting good results, and it also obtained the overseas distribution rights. At that time, many people thought that another genius manga character who could be comparable to Osamu Tezuka appeared. But you chose to leave the School Children's Club, leave the group that had already formed a good cooperation atmosphere, and chose to start your own business. Until today, you have achieved good results. Is there anything you can share with readers?"
"It's actually very simple. I have some ideas about Japanese comics, but I may not be recognized by many people, so I chose to start my own business. As for what to share with readers, I can only say that this job is much more difficult than I thought! However, the fun is much greater."
"Can you talk about it in detail?"
"Yes?" Ai Fei said for a long time, feeling a little thirsty: "Let's take a break, can we?"
"Hey? Of course, of course."
Ai Fei stood up and said, "I'll introduce to Mr. Hasegawa. This is the only employee of our company so far, Sakai Shima-kun. Sakai-kun, this is Hasegawa Yuemon of Asahi Shimbun."
Several people saluted each other without mentioning each other, Sakai Nanma walked to Ai Fei: "The one who chose Toriyuko chose the permanent magazine editor."
"Eh?" Ai Fei was stunned: "Is it true?"
"Hi Yi! I've asked him several times, and his attitude is very firm."
"That's it? Well, I'll find an opportunity to talk to him. Now, please wait a little longer."
The interview continues: "About Mr. Hasegawa's specific fun in work and readers, it is indeed difficult. When readers read different literary works, they will always unconsciously imagine themselves as characters in the book. This is something that only text works can do, while comics are relatively less flavorful. To a certain extent, comics are similar to movies. They are both instilled with intuitive video materials into readers, which makes them less of the fun of thinking, so,
In the content of comics, don’t add too much content that can be thoughtful. All readers need is timely happiness and enjoyment. This unique requirement makes me, as an author, have more difficulties. That is to say, there cannot be any preaching or imposed content on others. Instead, as a storyteller, tell the readers the story in its original form and cannot increase their opinions and ideas. As for what others can get from it, it is not something I can judge and decide."
Such a theory is something Hasegawa has never heard of, and he became interested for a moment: "Do you mean, is the author just a storyteller?"
"Yes. The author must not add his own opinions and value judgments to his works. In my opinion, this is the first taboo in comic works. It is also something I try my best to avoid when creating."
"So, what if you don't want to create according to such a view or opinion?"
Ai Fei smiled helplessly: "Mr. Hasegawa, there may be a misunderstanding here. What I just said is that I only pay attention to and ask our staff to do in the process of creation. There is no commonality. I will never ask others to act according to my intentions - at least, I cannot do it now."
Hasegawa did not notice the problem in his words, but just smiled and let go of the topic: "Okay, let's change the topic. Ai Jun, when you were creating different works... we know that you have three works to meet readers at the same time. How can you keep the style and direction of the painting and story not being disturbed by the funny styles of "Crayon Shin-hsin" and "Machine Doll" when you were creating "Dragon Ball"?"
"This is different in itself. "Dragon Ball" describes the process of a child gaining power. Any problems encountered by Sun Wukong are a test of him. Of course, I admit that there are also funny content in "Dragon Ball", but in the end, this kind of plot will become less and less, and more of it is to fight and constantly increase your own strength through combat. The characters in "Crayon Shin-hshin" and "Machine Doll" basically determine the direction from the beginning, just looking for some details that are not very noticeable in life to amplify it, giving readers a lot of fun. So in creation, this completely different feeling will not be my interference."
"Some readers are very interested in the new story of "Dragon Cat" and think it is an alternative science fiction work that can be compared with Jules Verne's science fiction novel. You are..."
"I'm sorry..." Ai Fei interrupted him with a smile: "The story of "Dragon Cat" is not my work. If you want to interview this story, please find its real author, Shima Jun Sakai."
"Eh?" Hasegawa was shocked: "Why, isn't this work your creativity?"
"Oh!" Ai Feichang said 'oh': "Are you talking about creativity? Yes, creativity is mine. But the specific creation is someone else's. Or, I just proposed such an idea, and the one who should be praised and admired should be Sakai Jun. Hello, Sakai Jun?"
"Hi!"
"Next, you have a conversation with Hasegawa Kwan about the creation of "Dragon Cat".
Sakai Nanma was surprised and happy. He didn't expect Ai Fei to let him accept an interview. This was an interview with Asahi Shimbun: "Is it really OK?"
Ai Fei stood up from his position and gave it to Sakai Shima. He walked to Ankang, who was sitting aside with a little lonely face: "I'm sorry for you to wait for a long time."
"Ah! Hi!" The latter stood up quickly and bowed and said, "I'm rude!"
"Sit." Ai Fei sat down in front of him: "I just heard Sakai Jun tell me that Touyu Jun chose to serve as a formal editor in our club? This made me feel very novel. With Touyu Jun's ability, you can become a very excellent full-time painter. I wonder why you chose to become an editor? Can you tell me?"
"Hi Yi!" Nyu Ankang nodded: "Just as Ai Feijun said, I have such confidence and become a very qualified cartoonist with my own ability - temporary. However, thinking that in the days ahead, I may face the embarrassment that I can't draw a picture on paper even if I can't draw a picture on paper, I would rather choose the current decision."
Ai Fei was really stunned: "Is it just because of this?"
"Actually, there is another reason. I believe that as an editor, in addition to having a considerable professional vision, I can find some unnoticed points in many works full of hard work, and complete the fusion of the mind with the author through such a luminous body. This is something that a pure author cannot understand. As the Chinese once said: "There are often thousands of miles of horses but not many men'. Through Sakai's explanation, I have made the final decision: Being a men who can discover and unearth the "six thousand miles of horses" is the goal I really want to pursue!"
After listening to him with a smile, Ai Fei stretched out his hand to him: "Niyujun, welcome to join!"
Chapter completed!