Chapter 71: Lord Long, You Are So Awesome
Originally according to Long Tao's description, Okita Xuehui had no expectations for this comic.
After all, from Long Tao's description, all the pitfalls of the comic "One Punch Man" have been touched upon.
It is very difficult to achieve success with a comic like this.
However, because Long Tao saved her life, Okita Xuehui changed her previous behavior and went to see Long Tao seriously.
At the beginning, Okita Yukie still felt some resistance in her heart.
However, when she looked further, she knew that things were not simple.
Compared to general comics which are sketches, Long Tao's version of the comic is very fixed in terms of overall color matching and style.
It's like a refined anime.
Not only is the style system mature, but even the brushwork and ink used are very sophisticated.
In other words, the comic in Long Tao's hands is definitely not a sketch, but a real version ready for publication.
In fact, generally speaking, no cartoonist would do this. There is no other reason, the risk is too great.
Why is the risk too great?
Without market testing, no one knows whether this anime will be popular or to what extent.
Even some top-level cartoonists are not necessarily sure that every one of their comics will become a hit.
It’s good for great writers. Even if their works are not very popular, there are still many people who come back to pay for them.
But if it were some ordinary writers, it would be completely different.
Once the comics produced are not popular, once all the drafts are completed, if no one buys them, then all the previous efforts will be wasted.
That's what they're worried about.
Okita Xuehui didn't expect that Long Tao was so confident that he drew the draft directly.
Okita Yukie continued reading.
After she looked at several pictures, Xuehui was completely attracted by Long Tao's animation. She didn't expect that there would be such a good-looking animation, and such an unconventional and unique animation.
This anime has a good plot and is full of passion...
After reading these chapters, Okita Yukie had only one feeling in her heart, that is, this anime will definitely be a hit.
That’s right, with Okita Yukie’s many years of experience and professional qualities, Okita Yukie has only one feeling in her heart, and that is that it will definitely be a hit.
This anime is going to be a hit.
Okita Yukie was very happy in her heart because she felt that she had discovered a treasure.
Fortunately, she had the patience to watch it carefully. If she had not had the patience to watch it carefully, she would have lost out this time and completely missed such a high-quality anime.
Long Tao really brought her such a big surprise.
She saw a quality in Long Tao that no one else had, and that was self-confidence.
That's right, it's confidence.
From the moment Long Tao rescued her until now, she has been full of confidence.
Normal people would be frightened at first sight of so many ferocious men in black. Long Tao was not frightened at all, but asked, "Are there only six of you?"
This was something that only a very confident person could say. Long Tao was the first person she had ever seen who was so calm and confident in the face of danger. Moreover, Long Tao looked only about 18 or 19 years old.
Until now, the comic that Long Tao has produced is actually a complete draft.
This can only prove one thing, Long Tao is confident enough in his comics. He thinks his comics will definitely be popular, so he spent so much time to complete the draft.
No wonder...
Okita Xuehui was full of curiosity about Long Tao, and within her curiosity, there was also surprise.
Long Tao is really amazing.
Not only a martial artist, but also a cartoonist.
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Okita Yukie's favorability towards Long Tao was rapidly increasing. Long Tao had not yet started to conquer Okita Yukie, but because of the confidence Long Tao showed, she began to conquer herself.
In a short while, Okita Yukie's favorability towards Long Tao reached a level of 42.
Okita Yukie smiled and asked curiously, "Long Jun, how long did it take you to draw this comic? It must have taken you a long time to draw such a wonderful comic, right?"
When Long Tao heard what Okita Xuehui said, he was stunned.
If it was any other question, Long Tao could answer it quickly. However, it was still difficult for Long Tao to answer this kind of question.
Before, Long Tao was just an anime fan. He knew that it took a long time to create an anime. However, Long Tao didn’t know how long it would take to create and finish an anime.
Long Tao had no clear idea about this problem.
If he takes too long to answer, it will cause damage to his strength.
If his answer is too short, it would not make sense.
Therefore, Long Tao pushed the question back: "Sister Xue Hui, what do you think?"
Chapter 72 What kind of monster is this?
When Okita Xuehui heard what Long Tao said, she was stunned.
She didn't expect Long Tao to return the question. Could it be that Long Tao was testing her professionalism?
Thinking of this, Okita Yukie said seriously: "Under normal circumstances, a comic of your level and quality usually takes 2 to 3 years to complete."
"Including the conception and preliminary preparation, it should take at least four years."
"That is to say, it will take at least four years for you to prepare this animation, from the time you have the idea in your mind to the time you conceive it and complete it."
When Long Tao heard what Okita Yukie said, he didn't expect that it would take so long to complete a comic from conception to completion. Fortunately, he didn't blurt out that these comics took a month to complete.
If I finish these comics in a month, then... I'll be exposed.
However, in order to carry out the strategy to the end, Long Tao did not intend to admit what Okita Xuehui said.
Long Tao shook his head: "It didn't take that long. From conception to finalization, it only took me seven months. The post-production and revision took a little longer, a full two months."
"Overall, it took nine months?"
"What? Nine months."
Okita Yukie was so shocked that she covered her mouth.
She was really shocked by the number that Long Tao said.
According to her prediction, it would take Long Tao at least four years from the time he conceived the comic to the time he completed it.
She never expected that Long Tao would finish it in just nine months. Moreover, the post-production took two months, which means that it took Long Tao only seven months to complete the comic.
Oh my god.
What kind of genius is Long Tao? No, a monster.
Okita Yukie thought of a word from the comics, that is, monster. Apart from monster, Okita Yukie couldn't find a better adjective to describe Long Tao's talent.
Long Tao’s talent was so terrifying that she felt like worshipping him.
In the entire history of Japanese comics, there are only two super gods and monsters of this level. Could it be that Long Tao is the third one in the legend?
When she thought of this, Okita Yukie couldn't help but feel extremely excited.
When she saw Long Tao's comic, she knew that Long Tao was a super genius and this cartoon would definitely be a hit.
At that time, Okita Xuehui had only one thought in her mind, and that was to sign Long Tao no matter what.
Now when Long Tao told her that it only took him seven months to draw this comic, Okita Xuehui was even more shocked. She had only one thought in her mind, that is, no matter what, no matter how much it cost, no matter what conditions were given, she must sign Long Tao!!!
Okita Yukie loves comics so much that she has devoted almost all of her precious youth to them.
It is no exaggeration to say that comics are simply her second life. She has a special love and sincerity towards comics.
Okita Yukie has always wanted to build a great comics company, but building a great company is very difficult, and it requires the right time, place, and people.
Of course, the most important thing is talent.
People are the most important. Only with people can things have meaning.
Now when Okita Xuehui meets a super genius like Long Tao, all she wants in her heart is to sign Long Tao completely and bind herself to Long Tao.
Chapter 73: The Courage of the Royal Sister
Okita Yukie asked a little nervously: "Long Jun, have you signed a contract with another company for this comic?"
After asking this question, Okita Yukie was very worried.
She was afraid of such an excellent comic work and some bad company.
If Long Tao's comics were signed with some small companies, it would be difficult for the small companies to fully realize the potential of Long Tao's animation.
If such a good animation like Long Tao was buried in a small company, she felt that she would regret it for the rest of her life.
When she thought of this, even if Long Tao's comic was signed with some small companies, even if she had to find ways and use various means, she would sign Long Tao's novel.
When Long Tao heard what Okita Xuehui said, he did not directly answer Okita Xuehui's question, but asked: "Sister Xuehui, do you want to sign this anime?"
The reason why Long Tao asked this was naturally because he wanted to gain his own profits.
Strategies are strategies.
However, before the attack, Long Tao would naturally not back down when it came to his own immediate interests and long-term interests.
Okita Yukie was stunned for a moment, then chuckled and said, "Long Jun is really amazing. He can see my thoughts at a glance."
"Yes, Mr. Long, after watching your anime, I really like it. I wonder if your anime has been signed with any company yet?"
According to normal logic, negotiations have nothing to do with her, and she is not responsible for these matters. However, seeing Long Tao's anime did make Okita Xuehui excited, and she wanted to sign Long Tao's comic.
According to normal logic and contract signing process, negotiation and communication are indeed necessary before cooperation is reached. At the same time, you should not expose your inner thoughts too early, otherwise, these are particularly unfavorable to negotiations.
However, Okita Xuehui did not approach Long Tao with a negotiating attitude, but treated Long Tao in a cooperative mode.
What's more, Long Tao is her savior, so Okita Xuehui will naturally not use the same methods to deal with Long Tao as she does with others.
After hearing what Okita Xuehui said, Long Tao also understood what she meant. Long Tao chuckled and said, "I haven't signed a contract with any company yet. I wonder what conditions Sister Xuehui can offer?"
"How about a guaranteed annual salary of 2000 million plus a %/% split? You take %."
Okita Yukie directly gave a super top price given by a big shot in the circle.
For Yukie Okita, she believed that this price was one that no new writer could refuse.
According to the comic distribution model in the Japanese market, there are generally three models: guaranteed minimum, buyout, and profit sharing.
The profit sharing is based on the revenue and sales of the comics and the agreed proportion.
You will get as much money as you earn and in what proportion.
The buyout means paying a fixed amount of money according to the agreement, regardless of whether the profit is realized or not, the buyout price is paid to the author. Whether the author makes a profit or a loss later, it has nothing to do with the author.
A buyout.
As for the minimum guarantee, it is a model that combines profit sharing and buyout.
First, a basic condition guarantee is given. If the sales do not reach the agreed minimum price, then the agreed minimum price will be used as the minimum price.
If the amount exceeds the agreed minimum price, it will be distributed according to the amount in excess.
Guaranteed minimum is the best model. Usually, only very famous cartoonists and great cartoonists are qualified to get such good conditions.
Even so, the highest guaranteed income of KY Animation Club is only 1000 million per year + % profit sharing.
The author takes 30% and the website takes 70%.
This is a common profit-sharing ratio in the Japanese comics industry.
