Chapter 385 Recognize the Boss Lady

Hojo Kyosuke looked at Akane Hongsaka who was keeping her head down and smiling silently, then said:

"If President Hongsaka has anything else to do, please go to the reception room to rest first. I will come over to talk to you after the affairs here are dealt with."

All he did today was not just to get an apology statement as Shiyu said, to earn some fame. Akane Hongsaka envied his talent, and he also envied the resources in his hands.

The animation that "Carbonate Animation Production Company" wants to produce is slightly different from other animation companies. Let's not talk about the original works that will be developed later. The company will first use it to train talents and train the team, that is, the copyrights of "Attack on Titan" and "Sword Art Online" are in his hands.

Generally speaking, animation production will first be initiated by a planning company. Such companies have extensive connections and strong strength in the industry. While investing, they will also set up the entire production committee. From the search for investors, music production companies, advertisers, TV stations, early publicity in the project preparation period, to the later copyright development and peripheral sales, etc., the planning company is indispensable.

In this case, the animation company becomes a role of collecting money and doing work, and of course the relevant share will not be less.

The role of "planning" is sometimes taken by publishers or music companies, such as the last animated work of Hojo Kyosuke, "One Punch Man". A good comic-adapted animation can improve the original work significantly, which can be seen from the growing number of Hojo Kyosuke's bank cards. The income from animation production is not as important to publishers as their book sales, which is why Hojo Kyosuke can successfully obtain the copyright.

The same is true for music companies. Those who sell songs, cars, toys, horses, or voice actor companies, as long as they have a dream, anyone can initiate a plan.

Of course, not all animation companies are wage earners. There are also powerful animation companies that will take on the planning themselves, such as Mars of Akane Akasaka, which is such a giant. Production, game changes, and copyright development are all led by them.

"Carbonate" is obviously not such a powerful company, but at the same time, as an animation production company, they magically have the adaptation rights of popular comics, which gives Hojo Kyosuke the bargaining chip to lead the production committee. Without giving up the leading power and lacking connections in the industry, looking for external aid became the only option.

Under such circumstances, Akane Hongsaka came to the door herself. For such a little white rabbit, Hojo Kyosuke would certainly not let it go easily. Let him waste so much energy, just to issue an apology statement and be done with it? How is it possible? He is both verbal and forceful intimidation, not just to show off.

Even if Akane Hongsaka herself does not come, as long as she can get in touch with Mars, with the endorsement of Mars, the resources of the industry will naturally open up to her.

"I know, I look forward to meeting Hojo-san."

Akane Hongsaka nodded. Although the scheduled itinerary was to take a 2 pm flight back to the company headquarters in Osaka after solving the things on Hojo Kyosuke's side, there were two project teams on the schedule today to report the progress to her, and she would decide the fate of those dozens of people.

But now, in front of such a powerful genius like Hojo Kyosuke, everything can be postponed, and the cooperation between geniuses is the most worth looking forward to!

"Xisaki, take President Hongsaka to the No. 2 reception room to rest."

Looking at the unruly and arrogant Hongsaka Akane becoming what she is now, Hojo Kyosuke smiled, and then Xisaki shouted.

"Please come this way, President Hongsaka."

Xisaki nodded. This kind of reception must be done by him, the second-in-command of the company. Thinking of this, he saw the three girls in the interviewer's seat from the corner of his eyes, and suddenly felt suffocated. For a moment, he somewhat agreed with what Hongsaka Akane said. Although the company with the big brother must have a bright future, even he couldn't help but doubt whether this was really the company founded by the big brother to make the girls happy.

No! How can I doubt the big brother's ambition! We have to step by step to the top of the Japanese ACG world, with the help of those stupid otakus, expand the territory, and swallow up the whole of Japan!

In the corridor, seeing Akane Akane coming out, Kazama Rikito and others glared at her, but the woman didn't even bother to give them a glance, and walked slowly with her flame-like red hair.

Hojo Kyosuke walked back to his seat, put the "silver" under the table as usual, and then looked at the girl next to him. Eriri's fair and slender little hand was turning the pen non-stop.

As expected of a painter who had undergone hard training since childhood, her little hand was not only beautiful but also quite dexterous. As her beautiful fingers trembled slightly, the signature pen turned into a butterfly flapping its wings on her fingertips, but it could not escape her palm.

At the same time, the girl's small mouth was also non-stop, muttering to Kato Hui about the industry knowledge, flipping through the list of interviewees and introducing the positions and characteristics of those people.

"It's rare to see Sawamura-san so nervous and serious."

Kasumigaoka Shiyu quietly put her mouth close to Hojo Kyosuke's ear and whispered.

"This is her favorite career."

Looking at the pretty profile of the blonde princess, Hojo Kyosuke smiled with satisfaction.

"Okay, then the interview officially begins."

"Okay!"

Hearing this, Eriri immediately shut her mouth with a serious expression, which made Kato Megumi next to her stunned.

After receiving the information, the subordinates outside the door immediately began to arrange the interviewees to enter the conference room in turn. The first one to come in was naturally Fengjian Lidou.

Although the interviewees would be particularly respectful when facing the interviewer, Fengjian Lidou's bow strength and angle seemed too exaggerated.

Looking at the shame on the other party's face, Hojo Kyosuke did not comfort or mention the previous things, as if nothing had happened, and asked questions according to the established process to test the other party's professional quality.

Although they are all old acquaintances, this step is necessary. Demonstrate the authority of the boss and increase employees' sense of identity with the company...

Fengjian Lidou was a little reluctant at first, which should not happen to a senior director (assistant director), because his position requires him to have excellent communication skills, and he needs to convey the supervisor's requirements to various departments.

The supervisor requires that the blood here be sprayed with wabi-sabi style, so that people who see it will involuntarily recall the past scenes of the dead characters. The supervisor only said this, and how to do it specifically is a headache for Fengjian Lidou. If the artist doesn't understand and the supervisor is not satisfied, he will be scolded from both sides.

Rikito Kazama's current performance is obviously not up to standard, but the more so, the more anxious he becomes, and in the end he even lacks logic in his speech.

Shiyu Kasumigaoka frowned, but said nothing, this is not her territory.

Kato Megumi turned her head and looked at Eriri next to her, her big black eyes full of doubts, as if asking: Is this the talent you said Kyosuke spent a lot of effort to dig out?

But she obviously misjudged the person. The blonde girl who could only rely on talking and spinning a pen to relieve her nervousness just now looked more nervous than Rikito Kazama.

Hojo Kyosuke looked at Rikito Kazama who was performing abnormally, and did not say anything to comfort him. What he wanted was a qualified subordinate, not a waste that needed him to worry about everything. The other party was not a beautiful girl, and was not qualified to enjoy his tenderness.

He just asked the questions he had just asked again according to the established rhythm.

In a small company like Carbonate, the interview is a direct conversation between the boss and the interviewee, which adds an extra layer of meaning to get to know each other in advance. If it is a big company, there will be an internal decision after the interview, and the reunion will play this role.

Hearing the repeated questions, Kazama Rikto felt Hojo Kyosuke's unique concern, knowing that the other party wanted to tell him not to think about what happened before, just focus on the interview in front of him. So the man's emotions gradually stabilized, and he regained his confidence when speaking, truly showing why he is valuable.

Yes, I want to prove that it is definitely not a wrong decision for Hojo-san to invite me to join Carbonate!

As Kazama Rikto recovered, Hojo Kyosuke's questions went deeper, and he directly began to use "Attack on Titan" as a test question. He originally planned to let the other party directly promote to the position of supervisor, and it is also reasonable to test this.

Well, of course, the final effect is still controlled by him. Even if Kazama Rikto finally becomes the supervisor, it will only increase his salary a little and put the supervisor's name on the production list.

After all, Hojo Kyosuke is not a real cartoonist. He draws comics based on animations. If he wants any effect, he can just look for it in his head. The reason why he needs a supervisor is that he doesn't have that much time.

To be honest, although he broke three records and won the Honya Grand Prize, thwarted the conspiracy of the queen of the industry, and was admired and trusted by the prospective employees, he is still a sixteen-year-old high school student after all. Enjoying a wonderful campus life is what he should do, so the company must have a coolie... No, a reliable and capable subordinate to help him take good care of it.

What about working all night, drinking functional drinks as water, losing hair in clumps, and putting the head of the company under the table to sleep, etc., let Kazama-san do it.

He has high hopes for Kazama Rikito!

Hojo Kyosuke and Kazama Rikito were discussing enthusiastically, and the pen in the hand of Eriri next to them had stopped at some point.

Although she kept telling herself that she was an interviewer and had to carefully examine the employees' abilities, the girl couldn't control herself at all. She just turned her head and looked at the talking Hojo Kyosuke. Her blue eyes were crystal clear and full of admiration. The corners of her mouth were raised unconsciously, and she looked stupid and silly.

Kato Megumi was seriously taking notes of the questions raised by Hojo Kyosuke at first, but how could she keep up with the other party's speaking speed without learning shorthand, so she put down the pen after trying for a while.

The girl who said she was coming to help didn't have the slightest depression on her face.

Well~~ This kind of thing is probably arranged by Kyosuke to find something for me to do... Well, so I'd better listen to what he says, so that I can find something I can do better later~

Thinking of this, Kato Megumi put her hands on the table and leaned towards Hojo Kyosuke without leaving a trace. When she turned her head, she saw Eriri and Kasumigaoka doing the same thing as herself. This discovery made the girl's expression more peaceful.

Sure enough, this is what an interviewer should do.

The girl thought to herself, and felt that this job was really easy. No wonder even Eriri could do it.

Hmm~~

Looking at Riki Kazama who was swallowing his saliva to moisten his throat because he talked too much, Hojo Kyosuke took a sip of water from the water bottle as if he was infected by the yawn.

Then he saw Eriri and Kato Megumi on the left with the same movements and expressions.

Wake up, Eriri, you are interviewing a supervisor now! If you don't show your dignity as a boss lady, you will be made all kinds of trouble later! Colorful black, colorful white!

Oh, it seems that it is the coloring work.

Oh, it seems that I am the one who grasps the final result and makes difficult requests for the painting.

Well~ That's okay, I will definitely convey the desired effect to Eriri. If it doesn't work once, I will do it twice. If it can't be completed at the company, take it home and continue to discuss it. If it's still not discussed well before going to bed... Then continue to discuss it after waking up!

I am really a kind boss, completely different from the sweatshop boss like Akane Akasaka who only keeps squeezing his subordinates. This humanistic care is simply amazing. Which animation company boss in the world would make breakfast and comb hair for the original artist every morning? If everyone is as gentle as himself, why worry about not being able to produce a masterpiece?

Thinking of this, Hojo Kyosuke said:

"Sawamura-san, do you have anything to ask?"

Sitting in the interviewer's seat anyway, wouldn't it be strange if he didn't say a word? This is the time to establish the company's status. If it were a violent society, employees would have to come to the dogeza to express their sincerity and then receive their wages.

"Ah?"

Suddenly being called by her name, Eriri exclaimed, and then immediately put on a serious face.

"Ahem, Kazama-san, long time no see."

She and Kazama Rikto are also old acquaintances. After all, it was Hojo Kyosuke who made it possible for her to serve as the original artist of the "One Punch Man" animation production team.

"Long time no see, Ms. Sawamura. Sorry to bother you." Kazama Rikto bowed while sitting on the chair. At least his bowing skills were full.

Eriri took a deep breath, slowly opened her mouth and asked the questions she had prepared in advance. She was not really dragging Kyousuke to play games with her as Akane Akasaka said. Although she only planned to build a studio with only two people at the beginning, after hearing about the company Kyousuke prepared for her, she immediately began to study hard and constantly absorb relevant knowledge.

The next chapter should also be 4,000, and will be released before 4 o'clock