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Takumi met with Genji and fully dedicated himself to a job he had neglected for so long.

He had many things to do, but he was surprised to find that there were fewer areas where he needed to intervene. Whether it was manga or anime, they now functioned perfectly after two weeks without his direct control.

"It's incredible...".

Takumi admired Alice's ability and, at the same time, pondered whether his previous efforts had been in vain.

In fact, he wasn't a good manager, perhaps because he cared too much about the work. When he was at the company, he always had very strict requirements, but after two weeks of absence, he looked back and saw that others could handle it well.

"It's not my credit, Takumi, you're disappointed."

Alice feared that Takumi would be disheartened, so she quickly comforted him. The main reason for the company's good development was Takumi's good work in the initial stage. He had formulated all subsequent aspects from the beginning, such as anime scripts and character settings. Takumi perfected the mangaka to get used to it, and they didn't break down, so nothing went wrong after Alice arrived.

"Yes, Mirai-sensei, all the credit belongs to you. Our current review standards are still yours!"

The two editors also thanked Takumi. Weekly Shōjo Manga and Weekly Shōnen have released several excellent manga in the last two weeks. These manga are very special. They are all derivatives based on Takumi's works.

For example, Mr. Mach's manga are based on the thief theme, which satisfies readers' desire for Detective Conan's Kid the Phantom Thief.

Takumi remains Hinotori Publishing's biggest contributor. Upon his return, everyone admired him. Almost everywhere he went, people greeted him. Takumi initially thought it was the influence of "Fate/Stay Night". In fact, it's not.

Now, Hinotori Publishing's business revolves around Takumi. It has entered a new stage. Future development prospects are promising. Hinotori Publishing has generated trust, and employees, naturally, respect Takumi.

The popularity of "Fate/Stay Night" has made this respect even more evident.

In the morning, after analyzing the situation of manga and anime, Takumi did not intervene. It was no longer necessary. Since the company was on the right track, it would be better to let others continue working hard. Takumi would intervene when he encountered obstacles.

He could leave his job and remain a simple mangaka, but before that, he received a request from Alice:

"Takumi, 'Fate/Stay Night' is already available. Can you prepare a new game to reassure the employees of the production department?"

This request did not surprise Takumi. He had been expecting it for a long time. He accompanied Alice to the video game production department and was warmly received. Takumi asked those present about their future plans.

Of course, there was no doubt that the game designers should stay. However, the artists were divided into two completely opposite factions.

"I'd rather go back to drawing manga. I like manga and I want to publish them in Weekly Shōnen again."

"Drawing manga is too exhausting. I think creating games is much more interesting. It's great to work together to create a game this month and see readers go crazy for it!"

Some want to leave, and others want to continue creating games, which is exactly what Takumi wants.

To speed up the work, he had hired a large number of artists for "Fate/Stay Night", but now it's no longer necessary. Takumi let the artists choose freely, and more than half left, leaving fewer than 30 people.

"They will be formal employees of the company's game department in the future."

Takumi was satisfied. The number of people creating games became the lowest of all departments, but it was also the most suitable. These people will not pressure the company's finances. Although the launch cycle of a new game will be longer in the future, a longer period is a good thing.

If Takumi launched a game every month, he would undoubtedly collapse. The galgame environment is quite problematic. Even for "Fate/Stay Night", he took advantage of the winter holidays to prepare.

At noon, back in the office, Takumi had some time to rest.

"What's the new game called?" Alice asked with a smile.

"I haven't decided yet. Maybe it will be a family theme... Forget it. I heard that 'Fate/Stay Night' isn't finished yet. The first or second month after this game's launch are very important moments. I want to take advantage of this time."

Takumi drank the tea and said: "Alice, do you think we could organize an event for 'Fate/Stay Night' readers? Will it be successful?"

"Event? I don't know...", Alice replied, shaking her head. Although "Fate/Stay Night" received much praise on the forum, after all, very few people are still playing it.

And whether it's truly popular or not will only be known after players complete it. Only after it has passed the test of time can she answer whether the event will be held.

"But Takumi, if it becomes your fan meeting, it will undoubtedly be a huge success!"

She smiled and said: "Anyway, you've been discovered. The company wants to organize an event for you. Preparations are almost complete. How about we find a time to organize a reader meeting... or a book signing would be good too?"

Takumi frowned and thought. One of his biggest achievements in Tokyo this time was getting along with readers. He discovered that getting closer to readers isn't necessarily a bad thing, and now he has no resistance.

"Okay, you decide."

So he nodded, agreeing.

"You said it!" Alice's eyes lit up. Takumi has been in the art world for almost a year, but Hinotori Publishing hasn't organized any events for him, which has always caused discontent among readers.

As a popular mangaka, Takumi's delay in organizing a book signing has also been the focus of many media outlets.

"Hehe, I'll give you a big stage, Takumi, don't hesitate!" Alice laughed. She felt that the performance in Tokyo was a waste. Takumi needed a bigger stage and had to make a splash.

Takumi didn't care. He drank tea and suddenly remembered something else: "By the way, Alice, you haven't told me about Duke Anthony."

"He returned to England, and I don't know why...". Alice frowned slightly. She couldn't hide it, so she had to confess: "Takumi, the old Duke said before he left that he wanted to challenge you. He left the sequel to 'The Detective Sherlock' at Kanto Manga Company. The adaptation by a mangaka left him very satisfied."

Anthony left suddenly, but he left a message. He wanted to compete with Takumi in the content of manga.

The old Duke proposed the content of the competition. Perhaps because he didn't want The Detective Sherlock to lose to Detective Conan, Anthony's manga focused on him first...

"He wants to defeat Detective Conan with The Detective Sherlock, but Kanto Manga Company has a much greater channel advantage than us, and he doesn't want to win unfairly!"

Anthony came up with an interesting idea. In fact, he allowed Takumi to use two manga to compete against his sequel to The Detective Sherlock.

Takumi was surprised by his confidence, but then he thought that, after all, he was a Nobel laureate, and it would be abnormal if he didn't have it.

Furthermore, Kanto Manga Company's channel advantage was too great. With two manga against one, Takumi didn't have much of an advantage.

He was very curious: "Why does the old Duke think I'm going to compete with him?" he asked.

"His conditions are very tempting." Alice smiled bitterly and explained: "He promised us that if your two manga surpass 'The Detective Sherlock,' Kanto Manga Company will open channels...".

"If you win, you can publish those two manga in Kanto Bookstore!"

Upon hearing this, Takumi stood up from his chair: "Really?" What he has always lacked are channels. If he wins, he will be able to publish manga at Kanto Bookstore. The temptation of this victory is not small.

Furthermore, The Detective Sherlock, Takumi didn't think it would be difficult to surpass it. Stories written by Westerners, can Anthony still fight against fate in Japan?

"Kanto Manga Company has already spoken; it's absolutely true...". Alice nodded, but her expression was a little hesitant: "But if you lose, Duke Anthony's request is for you to live in England for half a year."

This request worried Alice greatly, but Takumi didn't take it to heart.

"No problem," he laughed. "Tell him I agree. Kanto Manga Company can publish the manga whenever they want."

Takumi thought it was the perfect time. It was Detective Conan's key turning point. And even if it couldn't surpass Sherlock, he still had another one.

One Piece, a masterpiece!