Shino Miyagi walked out of the subway. After looking at the map on his phone at the exit, he strode toward his destination.
This was Roppongi in the Minato-ku district of Tokyo. It was located in a bustling area in the center of Tokyo. Many international companies had their companies here, and it was also a gathering place for foreigners. Of course, the most famous thing here was the nightlife. The nightclubs in Roppongi were as famous as the custom shops in Kabukicho. If one wanted to experience the decadent life of capitalist society, this was also a must-visit place.
Roppongi's housing prices were very expensive, second only to Chiyoda District. The hotels opened here were also very famous high-end hotels.
This time, Xufang had invited Sho Miyagi to a Michelin three-star restaurant in Roppongi.
There were only about 100 Michelin-starred restaurants in the world, and the restaurants that could be awarded three Michelin stars had their own outstanding aspects. They were world-class delicacies that every traveler should try. Of course, the price was not cheap.
Before his transmigration, Sho Miyagi had never been to such a luxurious place. He would have to eat steamed buns and pickled vegetables for several days if he went there. After his transmigration, with his family background, this kind of restaurant was probably no different from a roadside food stall. He, who had inherited some fragmented memories, would not have stage fright in such a place.
"Teacher Jingu, I didn't expect to meet you again so soon!”
Xufang had already reserved a seat in advance. When the waiter brought Sho Kamiya into the private room, he hurriedly stood up and spoke in a warm tone. Compared to the last time they met, when he addressed him as 'Sensei,' this time he addressed him as 'Sensei' with great satisfaction.
"Yes, I didn't expect to see you again so soon, Editor Xufang.”
The two shook hands, and Xufang warmly greeted them as they sat down.
It was a French restaurant, luxuriously decorated yet warm.
The waiter came forward and handed over the menu. Shino Miyagi ordered some dishes very skillfully. The amount was not too much and not too little, just enough for his appetite.
"Teacher Jingu seems to be very familiar with this place.”
Xufang said in surprise as he watched Shino Miyagu's practiced movements and the lack of hesitation in choosing the dishes.
"Yes, I came here once before.”
Shino Miyagi smiled and did not say anything else.
He had inherited some of the etiquette of French cuisine and the etiquette of the upper class from the unlucky guy who died of drugs. Fortunately, otherwise, he might really make a fool of himself.
After such a period of time, the fusion of the two souls had been completely completed, and some of Sho Miyagi's actions had also carried the nobility of the upper class.
"When we first met, I already felt that Teacher Jingu was extraordinary, and now it seems even more so.”
After Xufang finished ordering, he continued to flatter him. However, he wasn't interested in anything related to Sho Kamiya's family background. The two of them were only in a business relationship, and it wasn't to the point where they could communicate in depth about their lives.
"Haha, as long as Editor Xufang doesn't need me to treat you to this meal, I'm so poor right now.”
Shino Miyagi spread his hands and said half-jokingly.
"Teacher Jingu, you must be joking. Shueisha will pay for this meal. I've also enjoyed a free meal thanks to you.”
As the deputy chief editor of the branch, although he earned quite a bit, he couldn't afford to eat at a three-star Michelin restaurant for every meal. For Xufang, this kind of restaurant was very extravagant.
The two of them joked with each other, and the sense of estrangement from their second meeting faded.
"First of all, I would like to apologize to Teacher Jingu for inviting you to such a far place in the middle of the day, but the matter is really urgent.”
Xufang, who was sitting across from Shino Miyagi, lowered his head slightly and said apologetically. After a pause, he continued,""…To be honest, although I have high hopes for Sensei Shrine, I didn't expect you to be qualified to be serialized on your first submission. I heard that you were personally nominated by the chief editor of the headquarters during the conference. I have to congratulate you here. You have made history on Shonen Jump. You were confirmed to be serialized on your first submission. In addition to your youngest age in Shonen Jump's history, I believe you will soon become the focus of attention.”
"No, no. I was just lucky.”
Shino Miyagi smiled modestly. He didn't need to pay to say something nice anyway.
However, contrary to his modesty, there was confidence on his face.
As a transmigrator with a cheat, if he still couldn't make a name for himself, he would really be letting down the seniors of the transmigrators!
"Haha, I'm not complimenting you. You're really too amazing.”
" Well, I'm sure you understand the reason why I asked you out this time. I've already decided to serialize your Naruto. Everything is ready, but I haven't signed a contract with you yet. The headquarters are rushing me very urgently. My boss, Chief Editor Kitagawa, even said that if I can't do it today, he won't let me go back.”
Xufang jokingly said,"... Erm, Sensei Jingu, do you think we're talking about the contract after dinner? Or should we start now?"
"Let's start now. Wouldn't we have a better appetite after we finish our work first? One had to know that there were not many opportunities to eat a free meal.”
"Teacher, you are really humorous. Please take a look, this is the contract draft that I have already prepared. There are two copies. As long as there are no problems, just sign your name. Oh right, are you going to use a pen name for your manga? Or use your real name?"
Xufang took out a thick stack of paper from the briefcase she had brought and handed it to Shino Miyagi.
"As for the name…I'll use my real name. I'm too lazy to think of a pen name.”
Shino Miyagi said casually as he took the contract. He flipped through the contents and only briefly read it. To be honest, this kind of contract had a lot of clauses and was very complicated. Other than professional lawyers, ordinary people really couldn't understand it. Shino Miyagi wasn't a professional lawyer. He was just going through the formalities.
" I'm sure you've heard of our contract, such as an exclusive contract or something…"
In the past, manga artists could serialize different manga in multiple magazines, but Shueisha had an exclusive contract long ago, requiring manga artists to only serialize in their own magazine and not in any other magazine. This was a very unfair clause for manga artists, but with Shōnen JUMP's status in the industry, there were countless manga artists who wanted to sign a contract with them.
"I know all this…Just sign your name here, right?”
"Yes, this is the place. Shouldn't Teacher Jingu be looking at the contract?”
"There's no need to look. This is a society ruled by law. If there are any overbearing clauses in it, the law won't recognize them.”
Shino Miyagi shook his head, took out a pen from his pocket, and signed his name.
After signing the two contracts, Xufang's heart relaxed as he held one each. He had completed his work for the day.
"When I go back, I will send you a more understandable and detailed terms regarding the division of profits. It will be the same as all the other teachers who serialize in the weekly Shōnen. There will be no difference in terms of your terms. From today onwards, I will be your exclusive editor. If there is anything you need, you can contact me. Of course, I will also be responsible for urging you to submit your manuscripts in the future.”
Xufang rubbed her balding head and laughed.
"Then I'm afraid that Editor Xufang will become the easiest editor. I've never done anything like dragging my manuscript.”
What a joke. Everything was in his head. Why would he need to delay the draft?
After they were done, the two of them finally began to eat the dishes that had been prepared beforehand. This meal was very enjoyable for both the host and the guest.
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