episode_0019

Our editor is sitting on the sofa, relieving his headache.

Still, it was quite cute that he was wearing the clothes I bought him instead of a suit.

According to her, my statement in web novel design seems to be quite big.

These are not simply the words of an author, but contain the meaning of an axis responsible for sales.

no way.

Just because it sells a lot doesn’t mean it will have that much of an impact, right?

My income won’t even be enough for a new business.

It’s probably a meaningless number.

“Money is not the problem. The posts posted by the author are beneficial not only to the author but also to the readers.”

“Right?”

“That’s what the readers… I mean, you might not know if it’s what the users said, but if the author with a lot of views has a cause that says he cares about the users, then the words will be different.”

“How?”

“So! Are you saying that the power of speaking has grown so much that the platform can’t help but pay attention? Even if we don’t change the percentage of flat-rate views, we still have to respond by writing a notice.”

So, because of what I wrote, it has become a situation that cannot just be ignored.

What she is worried about now is not what the platform will say, but rather that she may say something strange to me due to this situation.

Strange words?

So, while they were already making good money, they incited readers and writers to get even more… Are you talking about the same thing?

“No. Isn’t it incitement to ask for the settlement ratio to be the same?”

“Well… it just looks that way.”

A single ticket costs 100 won, but a flat fee costs 70 won.

Here, on the platform, the single ticket is 30 won and the flat rate is 20 won, so it is 70 won and 50 won.

Does it make sense that the settlement amount is different for each viewing user?

Same number of views as 1?

So I just asked for 10 won more for the flat rate.

How much money is that?

“I don’t think I did anything wrong. Since I was losing money anyway, I should take it.”

“It’s not wrong… I don’t know how it will come out on the platform.”

“Do you think they might kick you out of the platform?”

“I absolutely cannot. Some crazy bitch kicks out someone as good as the writer.”

That’s right.

Looking at the response to the new work now, it seems like the platform should adapt to me.

If you’re upset with me, you don’t have to sell it on this platform.

There are so many other platforms, what are they doing?

“Ugh… it ended up like this anyway… I actually think it’s a good thing. What.”

“What is it?”

“There is a lot of fire in the novel site community and external communities right now, so an announcement will be made within today. There will probably be a compromise solution.”

“Editor, what do you think will come out? Please let me know too.”

“I don’t like it~ The writer is looking at gifts from management~”

Then, he placed the delivery box he had been carrying by his side on the table.

There’s something heavy inside.

“What is this?”

“Isn’t it something like a laptop or tablet PC?”

“Um… I bought it a while ago.”

I have apple disease and am buying everything I can think of.

Now that I think about it, I wish the room was a little bigger.

Still, since I got it as a gift, I guess I’ll have to use it.

What I am writing now, I gave it to editor Minjina.

“Then I’ll go… There’s still a lot to do.”

“Take it easy.”

“Ha… I want to do that too.”

Even though I work from home, I can’t believe it’s so difficult.

You should at least eat properly.

“Editor. Would you like to eat together at my house from now on?”

“Yes? Well…then I’m so sorry…”

“I am sorry. There is no need to feel sorry because we also buy and eat side dishes at the side dish store anyway.”

I feel sorry for only boiling rice and soybean paste stew.

I patted my shoulder and told her not to worry and sent a text message to Minji.

I think the editor will be eating together from now on, so please bring a lot of side dishes.

“I sent it to you, so let’s eat together.”

“Thank you…”

“Thank you. You don’t even eat properly, do you?”

“Slightly…”

“I only eat ramen.”

“Slightly…!”

Even if you don’t watch it, is the term “video” used in situations like this?

Anyone who sees him can clearly see him eating only ramen at home.

“You know that eating like that is bad for your health, right?”

“Still… the ramen is delicious…”

Delicious…

How delicious is it if you pour hot water into the beef stew and crack an egg into it?

I can’t even remember how much I ate while being a hikikomori.

….but now I’ve quit everything.

“I know it’s delicious, but it’s delicious. Still, it’s better to eat warm rice instead of eating that.”

“Wow…okay.”

The editor pouted his lips and looked embarrassed.

I chuckled and gently stroked her head.

Now I do skinship without any worries.

Well… since she stroked my head first, I should do the same, right?

*

First of all, the editor went home because there was a lot of work left to do.

I think he wanted to be by my side more, but I still have to work.

After she returned, she opened the box left on the table.

With a knife, boo! I cut it open, and the contents came into view.

“Hmm. I thought it was a tablet PC.”

When I opened it, what came out was a product called goods.

Tumbler, ballpoint pen, bromide, desk clock, cell phone case, spare battery, t-shirt, etc…

All of the items I found there had character illustrations from novels I had written attached to them.

And that too with cute SD characters.

“Now that I think about it, you said that goods are always on sale, right?”

Did you say that it was a planned product because it ranked first in views on the webtoon site?

I heard that this product was planned even before I passed out.

Is this a prototype or something?

Or is this product already ordered from China?

First, I took out all the items and put them on the cabinet.

When I put it next to the retro game consoles, it feels like something is different.

A meeting of modern and retro.

“Wow… So this is a work of art.”

I don’t know how much it will sell, but I hope it sells a lot.

Wouldn’t that make clients less likely to try this or that?

Personally, I wish they would make it into a drama or something.

But it would be a bit difficult for a romantic comedy to be turned into a drama.

***

The notice has finally been posted.

What kind of notice was posted?…

I held my trembling heart and clicked on the notice with difficulty.

I don’t know if it was because there were a lot of people connected, but there was a delay of over 5 seconds per click.

” Regarding exclusive works… Single payment is 80 won… Flat-rate view count is increased to 60 won…”

“This is the compromise.”

“Well… it has nothing to do with me in the end.”

I understand that in the case of exclusive works, benefits such as being posted on various banners were provided.

However, it appears that the settlement amount will now be increased for exclusive works.

There is no benefit to writers like me who work hard on tablets.

Well… I can’t help it because there are profits from other platforms.

“Still, the atmosphere seems to be good.”

“Of course. Because there were more exclusive works.”

There are more posts than expected that actively support the novel site’s opinion regarding this decision.

In the case of free passes, it seems like they have changed to the point where you can’t watch the last 3 episodes, like a flat-rate subscription.

Still, I’m glad that other writers and readers like it.

For people like me who simultaneously publish serials on other platforms, there are other places to make money.

“The writer is really nice. I’m worried that I might get scammed somewhere.”

“Ah… I don’t get scammed. And he’s not nice either. ”

“Still, do you go together when you go look at cars? Got it?”

“I understand.”

I am now used to editors treating older people like younger people.

These days, I’m starting to wonder if he’s lying about his age.

Now that I think about it, I need to go buy a car quickly.

I guess I’ve had a very busy life due to the overlap between new work and completion.

However, if you go to a used car store by yourself, it feels like it’s a guaranteed scam.

I didn’t think it would be a scam.

“Scams usually happen to people like the author. You can’t trust someone you see for the first time.”

“Hmm….I guess so.”

“Well… it’s not a harsh place like Incheon, so I might be less scammed.”

Incheon used car sales complex.

I’ve heard a lot of rumors that it’s notorious, but the editor even mentioned it.

Well, there is no need to go there and buy a car.

Don’t worry.

“That’s right. Have you ever opened a gift?”

“It was goods. Did you know?”

“No. I found out when I got home too.”

I stood up, picked up a tumbler placed behind me, and handed it to her.

She, too, is curious as she looks around, wondering if she is seeing the real thing.

“I will buy two when they are released!”

“A. Just buy one each.”

“One is for collection and the other is for display.”

“Collection…Exhibition?”

That’s recognition.

As someone who collects retro game consoles, this is an issue I cannot help but agree with.

Minji seems to have no interest in collecting things, so she looks at my game consoles and asks if I only need one.

However, I cannot satisfy my desire for ownership with just one.

If there is a limited edition, it is a limited edition.

If there is something precious, it is a precious thing…

In my case, I also have a love for games, so I buy and collect expensive software.

It may be difficult for ordinary people to understand.