Chapter 155: Please Correct Me

President Anjiu Tsugōichi saw the three people introduce themselves to each other, and added: "Asano-san came here this time, and there is another important thing, that is, the work *Negligent Homicide* that Akiwara-sensei won the Mystery Literature Newcomer Award will be released soon."

After saying this, President Anjiu Tsugōichi turned around and said to Asano Aiko: "Asano-san, please talk about it specifically."

"Yes." Asano Aiko nodded, took out three photocopied manuscripts from the file bag she brought, and handed them to the other three on the field.

"Because of the recent news reports, the public is still relatively concerned about Akiwara-sensei."

Asano Aiko bowed, "So I hope to trouble everyone to speed up the publication progress recently, especially in the proofreading part."

Hearing the meaning of "overtime" in the words, Itakura Naka showed an impatient expression on her face, but President Anjiu Tsugōichi and Satake Maki did not have any opposition.

After all, in the publishing industry, overtime is just a matter of course.

President Anjiu Tsugōichi coughed and took the initiative: "Of course no problem, we will speed up the progress and relevant arrangements here, as for the general personnel allocation, I will provide a document to Asano-san you."

For him, Akiwara Yuto has now become a "golden apple." So for Asano Aiko's needs, he can naturally satisfy them.

"By the way," President Anjiu Tsugōichi thought about it and took the initiative: "Asano-san, our proofreading work here is mainly handled by me and Editor Satake, and the recent bestseller *Death of a Mystery Writer* was mainly proofread by Editor Satake."

Asano Aiko glanced at Satake Maki, and Satake Maki also nodded under President Anjiu Tsugōichi's signal.

Asano Aiko was silent for a while, and then said: "Since this is the case, I hope to cooperate with Satake-san for the work *Negligent Homicide* and conduct cross-proofreading."

Hearing this request, President Anjiu Tsugōichi and Itakura Naka couldn't help but show surprised eyes.

Is this dissatisfaction with the proofreading work?

Otherwise, why would this Asano-san intervene in this aspect of work?

Satake Maki gripped the photocopied manuscript even tighter.

To be honest, she is very dissatisfied now, and even suspects that the other party is here to deliberately pick on her.

No matter if it is out of work or out of her own thoughts. She has always been treating proofreading with all her heart, and even looked at it 2 extra times on the basis of 3 proofreadings.

She can guarantee that there will be no problems with typos in *Death of a Mystery Writer*!

However, Asano Aiko is Akiwara Yuto's full representative, so she is not easy to say anything.

Asano Aiko looked around the office, and then smiled and said: "President Anjiu-shachō, can I invite Satake-san to have a cup of coffee alone? There are some work matters I want to talk about alone."

President Anjiu Tsugōichi was a little surprised, but still agreed, and signaled Satake Maki, who was also slightly surprised, to put down the work in her hand first.

After simply saying hello to the other two, Asano Aiko took Satake Maki and walked down the stairs one after another.

After walking for 10 minutes, the two arrived at a nearby cafe called "chavez," and under the guidance of the waiter, sat face to face by the window.

After ordering coffee, Asano Aiko looked at Satake Maki and said with a smile: "Sorry, Satake-san, my words just now were not dissatisfaction with your work, so please don't mind."

Satake Maki shook her head, indicating that she didn't mind.

But she didn't think so in her heart. After all, a big taboo in the workplace is to have others intervene in their relevant work.

If it wasn't dissatisfaction with her work, why would this Asano-san take the initiative to participate in proofreading?

Just then, the waiter brought a tray and sent two cups of coffee.

Asano Aiko picked up the cup, took a sip gently, and looked at Satake Maki, who had an unnatural expression sitting opposite.

Looking at her appearance, this Editor Satake's age is probably only in her early 20s, and she dyed her hair light brown. And her dress is very simple and clean.

However, according to the previous disclosure of that President President Anjiu, the other party has worked in President Anjiu Bookstore for several years and has no small accumulation in proofreading and editing.

Asano Aiko didn't feel strange. She thought this Editor Satake probably went to work directly after graduating from high school.

This matter is very common in Japanese society. After all, if it is not aimed at large companies or government units, the high school diploma is enough.

However, in the proofreading work of literary works, high school graduates still have a certain gap compared to university graduates with specialized accumulation.

Asano Aiko thought about it and continued: "Satake-san, I have read that work *Death of a Mystery Writer*. You did a very good job in terms of grammar and typos."

Satake Maki was half-believing when she heard this explanation.

Asano Aiko finished this sentence and smiled again: "But in other aspects, there is a small problem, I want to inform you here."

"What problem?" Satake Maki's tone was slightly dissatisfied.

But although dissatisfied, she still sat up straight.

She knows that this Asano-san is from a large publisher like Mantanshe. She wants to see if the other party has real materials.

Asano Aiko nodded and said: "At the end of that work *Death of a Mystery Writer*, the detective satirized the grandson of the family, pointing out that their building was forcibly acquired by the government from the Burakumin's land and then auctioned off. Here, a knowledge error was made."

Satake Maki heard this paragraph and also frowned and recalled.

But she thought for a long time and didn't think there was anything inappropriate here.

After a while, she asked in an uncertain tone: "Please correct me."

Asano Aiko smiled and said: "Except for ethnic minorities, the occupations of the Burakumin are generally funeral industry, leather industry, butchers, etc., which are related to death, filth, etc. And these occupations are excluded by other citizens, so they can often only live in the suburbs or villages. But the mansion of the mystery writer is in the bustling area of the city."

Paused, she added: "Regarding this information, you can check it in the historical borrowing area of the Tokyo Metropolitan Library."

On the other side, Satake Maki was completely surprised. She just felt that she had done her work very detailed, but didn't expect to be pointed out a relevant problem immediately.

This kind of logic problem in the work is often more serious than words and grammar.

Although most readers can't see it, it is a very serious problem in the eyes of some professionals.

For a time, she didn't know what to say, and her face couldn't help but feel hot.

Asano Aiko smiled and said: "Don't be so concerned, just modify it in the next version after this version is sold out. However, I have a suggestion. When proofreading a work, try to check the relevant background information, instead of just staring at grammar and typos."

Satake Maki felt even more ashamed.

Before accepting Akiwara Yuto's business, the books published by President Anjiu Bookstore were mainly household and business, and knew very little about the business of literary works.

So she followed the original work habits and focused on sorting out words and grammar.

But didn't expect such a leak.

She struggled for a while, but decided to admit her mistake, stood up, and bowed deeply in the eyes of other customers, "Asano-san, sorry, I just thought..."

"No problem," Asano Aiko also stood up and interrupted her, "Everyone will make mistakes, as long as they can be constantly modified. In short, let's work hard together!"

Satake Maki straightened up. She saw Asano Aiko's comforting expression and didn't feel like she was faking it, and was moved for a while.

Up to here, she also understood Asano Aiko's words today.

Just now at the publisher, this Asano-san didn't point out the relevant problems directly, but called her out alone when she misunderstood and explained the problem.

It seems that this Asano-san is really a gentle person.

Maybe Akiwara-sensei likes this kind of person.

So do I still have a chance... sigh...

Asano Aiko looked at Satake Maki's ashamed expression and nodded with a smile.

From the other party's sincere attitude, she saw some of her own shadows.

This Satake-san is really a serious girl!

Akiwara, this publisher you found is not bad...

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On the other side, Akiwara Yuto sitting at the table sneezed.

He took out a tissue and wiped it, then lowered his head to look at the paper on the desktop, and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

What should I write for the next book? ===== CHAPTER 156 =====