Jia Rong
Everyone has a curious nature, and with word of mouth, the sales of "Your Name" saw a slight increase in the days that followed.
It was almost a small miracle that a single work boosted the entire magazine's sales and pulled Picca Comics out of dire straits.
Moreover, since its release, the manga "Your Name" had already been rated on Douzhi Net, achieving a score of 8.9 from over a hundred thousand ratings! Considering scores above eight are considered high, surpassing 90% of the movies on the market, and 8.9 is nearly a nine, it's a record-breaking achievement for a manga by a newcomer with only four chapters.
Most of the reviews were overwhelmingly positive.
"Amazing, the best youth romance manga of the year!"
"It's concise and beautifully done, especially the final scene of their meeting which moved me to tears!"
"Incredible, is this Porter really a newcomer? His paneling skills surpass many established manga artists."
"Full marks! Perfect art, perfect storyline, and all the unexpected twists in the middle, thanks to the Porter for the perfect ending!"
Besides the general public's comments, there were more analytical reviews focusing on the manga itself.
"Each frame is not only beautifully detailed enough to be a wallpaper, but the dreamy, fantastical storyline touches the viewer's emotions as though each moment resonates with life itself, leading us through a journey of self-redemption, as if the manga itself interprets romance through the depths of the soul."
Throughout the four chapters of "Your Name," from its simple beginnings to its intricate end, it wasn't trying to convey a profound philosophical metaphor, but rather a pure love so simple yet so often overlooked or forgotten, a love untainted by any impurities.
Despite many rational adults accustomed to realistic films not being moved by its fantasy romance, possibly pointing out some illogical bugs, sometimes immersing ourselves in such imaginative, heartfelt, and life-like manga can be a form of leisure and relief in our modern urban lives.
The fleeting beauty in front of us may one day be destroyed or slowly fade, but at least the memories it leaves in our hearts will not vanish, just like encountering a loved one. It's a marvelous, indescribable beauty!
The thousands of words in the article meticulously analyzed each frame and lavishly praised the manga artist's fantastic imagination.
Jada's lips curled up slightly as she read these reviews.
For some reason, seeing others praise Ren and his work gave her an inexplicable sense of delight.
However, she quickly noticed something else and started typing furiously, her eyebrows furrowing.
Even as Ren approached her, Jada didn't notice, continuing to focus on the screen, typing rapidly, almost as if she could punch through the keyboard with her fingers.
Ren watched for a while before realizing Jada was in a heated debate with a netizen online. Although the exchange was polite and rich in content, the situation was intense, with nearly two hundred comments already exchanged.
The dispute arose because a netizen pointed out various unreasonable aspects of the work, nitpicking minor details.
"Why are you wasting time arguing with these people?" Ren said, noticing Jada defending his work against others. This made him feel a bit flattered.
Startled by his sudden voice, Jada turned around, only to find Ren at her side, and then she gritted her teeth and said, "I can't let it go today; I have to win this argument!"
Too infuriating!
"My manga and I aren't like currency; how can everyone possibly like us?" Ren chuckled, placing a hand on Jada's shoulder and began massaging it, then asked, "Is everything really okay with the new manga at your company? If there's a need, I can keep drawing."
His prestige was already substantial, and since he hadn't bought this month's manga yet, he could easily afford to create one.
"It's nothing." Jada relaxed, a look of pleasure on her face. "I've checked out the manga artist we found, and they're quite good."
She glanced at Ren and added, "Of course, not as good as you."
Meanwhile, in a certain apartment building, a man and a woman were enjoying drinks and chatting happily.
If Jada saw them, she might recognize the man.
This was the former pillar of her company, 'Singing Off-Key,' a manga artist who left for Jia Rong Comics, a subsidiary of Jia Rong Real Estate.
If it weren't for his sudden departure, Jada's company wouldn't have been so short-handed.
"Ha ha, Editor Zheng, you flatter me."
"Then congratulations on your new work's success, Teacher Warren!" Zara said with a smile.
But she quickly thought of something else and added, "Speaking of which, Teacher Wang, do you know about the new manga artist at your old employer, Picca Comics?"
"You mean the Porter?" Warren's expression was neutral. "I know, the art is indeed good, but of course, it falls short compared to mine."
Although he said this, he was quite depressed inside.
He never expected that after leaving the company, Jada could find such a talented manga artist!
Every time he thought about Jada's refusal, Warren subconsciously clenched his fists.
"It's just one work! Pfft, manga like this often runs out of steam. Maybe this Porter's next work won't be anything special," Warren tried to reassure himself and his editor.
"That's true, and with Picca Comics only being so large, maybe that Porter will be poached soon too," Zara replied, her lips curling up slightly.
She didn't deny Warren's words. After all, there are many one-hit-wonder manga artists who fade into obscurity.
But it seemed the rumors were true?
As a woman, Zara enjoyed a bit of gossip, and seeing Warren's reaction, she knew the rumors were accurate.
This made her feel even better; if not for that incident, she might not have been able to poach Warren, a key figure for her company.
"Right, there's a reporter coming to interview you, you know what to say and what not to say, right?"
"Don't worry, I'm no newbie." Warren waved his hand.
Inside, he felt content with his choice.
After all, Jia Rong Real Estate was rich. When he was at Picca, who would have sent a reporter for a new manga release?
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