Chapter 11: Excellent Work

The conflict of interests between the collective and the individual is always an unavoidable topic in the workplace.

Although Songdao Kazuhiro admitted that this "Koshi and Yoko" written by Akiwara Yuto was amazing in both plot description and character construction, and was very helpful to the sales of "New Novel."

But for him personally, not only was there no help, but there was also a certain amount of damage.

Because "New Novel" is not valued by the publishing house, promotion resources are limited. So currently, it is mainly promoting the column works he is responsible for.

And the appearance of this "Koshi and Yoko" is very likely to make the editorial department share a part of the budget that originally belonged to his column.

In the face of interests, he immediately threw his admiration for the article behind his head and secretly made a decision.

Asano Aiko didn't know Songdao Kazuhiro's thoughts. Looking at the reactions of everyone at the scene, she also put down her worries.

In the serialization resolutions she participated in since joining the publishing house, there were often fierce conflicts between editors, sometimes even to the point of slapping the table.

But today, there was such a piece of harmony and silence. She looked around and saw that everyone's expressions were either solemn or admiring, and couldn't help but feel a sense of empathy and pride in her heart.

After being happy for a while, she saw that everyone had almost finished reading, so she stood up, bowed to the many "seniors," and took the initiative to propose.

"As the person in charge of the new column, I hope the editorial department can increase the promotion of Teacher Akiwara's works, especially in newspapers."

Although she said it very confidently, the sweat in her palms was almost squeezed out.

But the workplace is a battlefield. If you don't fight, you won't have anything. She must try her best to try, and she must be worthy of Akiwara Yuto's trust in her!

According to the process, if no one objects, the next step is to submit the corresponding plan and be voted on by the editor-in-chief. Currently, it seems that the possibility of success is quite large.

To her surprise, a low male voice suddenly came from the front left, "Sorry, I express disagreement in principle!"

Asano Aiko looked at the sound and found it was Deputy Editor-in-Chief Songdao Kazuhiro, who had just proposed the manuscript.

She was a bit confused. The other party was still in an admiring expression just now, and now he actually opposed it?

Songdao Kazuhiro stood up, coughed, took the manuscript directly to Editor-in-Chief Kikuchi Tai, and said solemnly.

"Editor-in-Chief Kikuchi, I am considering it this way. If we increase promotion just because of the quality of the article, how will the existing authors view our editorial department."

After a pause, he emphasized: "The other party is just a newcomer after all, and we have more than 20 signed writers."

Kikuchi Tai was a bit surprised. He didn't expect Songdao Kazuhiro to oppose it. After all, promoting excellent works had become a convention of the editorial department.

However, after thinking about it carefully, his expression also became serious. After all, what the other party said was not unreasonable.

One point that is very different from other countries in RB society is the strict seniority system. For the sake of internal unity, many things are often not prioritized by ability, but by seniority.

He couldn't help but have a headache. Not giving Akiwara Yuto promotion seems a bit wasteful of such a good article, but if it is promoted, those "older generation" writers who have not had this treatment so far will undoubtedly be dissatisfied.

After all, the brain circuits of this group of writers are relatively strange. It would be bad if they made trouble in the editorial department.

Seeing Kikuchi Tai's performance, Asano Aiko became anxious in her heart.

Isn't promoting excellent works a convention? Why do we have to consider unimportant things like seniors and juniors at this time.

It is because of this seniority concept that she had been dealing with trivial chores for three whole years before. It can be said that she suffered deeply.

No, I can't continue like this. I want to stand up and refute!

But before she could speak, Songdao Kazuhiro proposed again.

"Editor-in-Chief, I still suggest that we continue to take Teacher Monwaki Yūjin's work 'Searching Footsteps' as the focus of promotion in the next issue. The other party has not only been serializing for a period of time but has also attracted the attention of some literary seniors recently."

Hearing this proposal, Asano Aiko finally reacted and began to feel uncertain.

At the same time, Kikuchi Tai kept weighing.

"Searching Footsteps" by Monwaki Yūjin had been serialized for several issues after all, and the fan group was fixed, so the promotion effect might be average. But the other party was an "old man" after all, and other writers shouldn't have any objections.

But whether Akiwara Yuto would be dissatisfied...

He was a bit troubled and didn't speak for a while.

Songdao Kazuhiro saw that he didn't get a satisfactory reply and decided to point the spearhead at Asano Aiko. He turned his body, looked at Asano Aiko, and said: "Asano, I want to ask, have you paid attention to the news of juvenile delinquency recently?"

"No, but does this have anything to do with our topic today?" Asano Aiko asked puzzledly.

Songdao Kazuhiro shook his head, laughed disdainfully, and then said in a contemptuous tone: "Then you should not know that because the juvenile delinquency rate is high, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has proposed that major publishing houses reduce the release of negative content."

His voice grew louder, "Teacher Akiwara's work is wonderful, but it is too negative in social thought and is not suitable for further promotion."

Asano Aiko was furious. A story about an abused girl regaining a new life was actually said by the other party to be negative thought, which was simply unbearable.

Furthermore, the distribution of the Japanese publishing industry is based on self-regulation within the industry. The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is just an initiative regularly. Such an official statement to deal with the media and the public can be used by the other party as a reason.

Although she was very dissatisfied in her heart, she was only a subordinate after all and couldn't directly refute the other party loudly. However, she still decided to fight for it and prepared to speak again.

But to her surprise, this process was interrupted.

"Asano, let's leave it at that for now." Kikuchi Tai waved his hand, then said to everyone: "Since the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has regulations, let's adapt to the overall situation and take Teacher Monwaki's 'Searching Footsteps' as the focus of promotion."

He had already made a decision. Rather than taking the risk to promote a newcomer's work, it was better to follow Songdao Kazuhiro's plan.

If a writer really came to make trouble because of Akiwara Yuto's treatment, his own career future would undoubtedly be affected.

When the time comes, if the department head or other managing directors ask, what can he say? Say it was caused by helping a newcomer promote the work?

It is estimated that he will be scolded bloody.

Akiwara Yuto is just a newcomer after all. I hope he can accept this reality.

This decision was a bolt from the blue for Asano Aiko. She looked at Songdao Kazuhiro's smile, remained silent, but her palms were tightly clenched, and her nails were all stuck into the flesh.

She opened her mouth, but in the end, she didn't say anything.

Now that the editor-in-chief had made a final conclusion, opposing it again would be openly defying the superior's order, which would not only have no effect but also become a laughingstock for others in vain.

But she was still puzzled and angry in her heart. "Koshi and Yoko" was clearly the most excellent work worthy of promotion! ===== CHAPTER 12 =====