Ghost Writer (ゴーストライター)

Without me, you can't do anything.

Without me...

you can't do anything.

Touno Risa has lost everything.

People made a fuss like that.

But...

Don't mess with me!

What do you know!?

Huh? What do you know!?- Let go of me!

Tell me!

What do you know!?

What do you know!?

In the first place, the real me...

didn't have anything from the beginning.

Two years and a few months later

I didn't make it.

I see.

Well, there is nothing you can do about it.

How many competitions did you enter in a year?

Two for the newcomers award and three small ones.

You wrote a lot!

I wrote one more.

The one I haven't submitted anywhere.

You'll come home by the end of the year, right?

Yeah.

OK. Let's start preparing for our wedding after the new year.

Okay.

Nakatani Miki

[ 50th Novel Shunpo New Writer Award Presentation Ceremony Sponsor - Shunpo Company ]

[ 50th Novel Shunpo New Writer Award Presentation Ceremony Sponsor - Shunpo Publishing Company ]

Where are the pens? - Right.

Did you find Touno-sensei's new assistant?

I'm sorry, I haven't found one yet.

How many days has it been already?

I'm filling in as an assistant now.

There is so much information that I have to gather!I don't have time to find an assistant.

Will you use that kind of excuse when explaining to Touno Risa-sensei?

Hurry up and find one.- Understood.

The judges are arriving soon.

OK, let's go.- OK.

We finalized our plan to make a movie based on a novel by Touno Risa.

This shows the profit of the movies based on her novels in the past.

Good morning. - Hello.

All of these 6 movies

were mega hits that earned more than 3 billion yen (about 25 million dollars).

Her paperbacks sold more than 1.5 million copies.

Her works were made into e-books, published overseas, and converted to manga.

Her earnings exceed 50 million dollars, which also include fees from third parties who used her work.

I will be retiring this year.

Sensei, why so suddenly?

I don't think I'm needed any more.

The novels I voted for haven't won any award for the past 5 years.

You're talking about being a judge.

I think your viewpoint is well understood by the writers.

The ceremony... do I have to attend?

Of course you do.

I haven't made any progress on my manuscript.

We'll find an assistant by the end of tomorrow. Right, Oda?

Y-yes.

This is the 50th anniversary of Novel Shunpo Newcomer Competition.

An award ceremony without Touno-sensei would be like flat champagne.

It's like that.

Thank you very much for giving me such an amazing award.

Thank you very much.

This was my 9th attempt at this competition.

This is a love story between an actor and an actress whose schedules are impossible to arrange.

At least 25 million dollars are expected as profit.

She hasn't even finished a book.

I wonder if the actors really agreed to be in the movie.

If there are actors who would say no to Touno Risa's works,

I would like to see them.

How far ahead did you hold Touno Risa's schedule?

Three years ahead.

It's nice to meet you,I'm Kudo from Keiyo publisher.

It's lovely to make your acquaintance.

It happens every year.

The judges are in the spotlight.

By the way, last year's winner, Sawamura-san is over there.

There are more than a hundred applicants for the new writers award every year.

Also, there are tons of writers who have won awards.

But the sensei, over there, have been writing the best selling novels for over a decade.

They are the few writers who have survived.

Don't you want to be one of them?

Yes.

Isn't today the new writers' award ceremony?

Yes. For this year, there will be a lack of excitement

since they'll miss out on your straightforward criticism, Hanayashiki-sensei.

I wonder if it's okay for me to be here?

Sensei, this is not the place where you should be.

Let's concentrate on your quick recovery.

You're talking about an assistant? Yes.

Yes, I know. I'll find one by end of the day.

Excuse me, I'd like to have a literary manuscript read.

Can I see the person in charge, please?

Are you bringing in a manuscript?

Yes.

Yes. I'll definitely find one. I'm hanging up.

Oh man...

I apologize.

At this publisher, we refuse manuscripts that are brought in.

Isn't there something that can be done?

Can you call the editor in charge?

Please!

What do you do for a living?

No, right now, nothing...

I was an office worker in Nagano until last year.

I want to become a novelist.

So I've decided to move to Tokyo for a year.I'm living off of my savings...

Would you like to work part-time?

The writer, Touno Risa, is looking for an assistant.

Huh?

Perhaps... you're her fan?

Her books... I have them all!

Then...!- By chance,

are you the Editor-in-charge for Touno Risa?

Well, yes.

Amazing...

Ah, not really. Can I ask you to be her assistant?

I... am returning to Nagano by the end of this year.- But… can you stay little longer...?

I'm getting married.

Then... it would be impossible, wouldn't it?

Will you read this for me?

Yes.

Thank you very much!

I applied for the new writer award several times.

But, I wouldn't receive a feedback unless I win an award.

For a long time, I've wanted to hear a professional's opinion.

I would be honored if a renowned editor, such as yourself, read my novel.

Well, I don't know when I will be able to read it, but...- You can read it whenever!

Please.

Shunpo Publishing Company

'Ever Fresh' Novel by Touno Risa New novel from the best selling author.

Good work today.- You too.

Yes. This is Novel Shunpo Publisher.

Yes.

Play Mahjong with Takahashi-sensei at 22:30 23rd 9:00 - Take care Oizumi-sensei's yard

Please hold on a minute.

Oda. You have a call from reception.

A person named Kawahara-san would like to know more about the assistant position.

Kawahara?

Author: Kawahara Yuki

You'll work as a trainee, in the beginning.

Yes. Since it's so sudden that I haven't really prepared myself.

Please use this opportunity to become an official assistant. I wish you the best of luck.

Yes?

It's Oda.

Good morning.- Good morning.

This is Kawahara-san.

Hello. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

I'm Taura, the secretary.

When you serve her tea, announce yourself before entering the room.

However, it's fine to enter without waiting for a reply.

Understood.

If sensei is working on the novel, leave the tea there without speaking to her.

OK.

Then, please take Darjeeling tea to sensei.

Darjeeling, yes.

Um...Since this is my first time, is it okay to introduce myself?

Don't talk to her,

especially when she's writing.

Okay.

Excuse me.

From today, I will be in your care. I'm Kawahara.

I'm looking forward to working for you.

Um, where should I...- Do not speak to me...

Didn't she tell you?

I'm sorry. I thought it would be okay now...

Do you think I'm writing only when I'm at my computer?

I'm very sorry.

I'm not angry.

I'm simply explaining to you because you don't know about writing.

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Hey... are you still angry?

I'm not angry.

Of course, he got angry.

You promised him to come back in a year, didn't you?

Right?

I was intending to come back.

I knew it was impossible to become an author in a year.

I handed over the manuscript to the publisher so that they can tell me I have no talent.

Then, I can finally give up properly.

Can you?

But it's Touno Risa, you know.

If you had a chance to meet her, wouldn't you go? You definitely would, right?

So what do you want to do?

Why do you say that? Can't I get excited a little?

I know they won't hire me anyway.

Come back home as soon as you can.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

Thanks.

Um... I'm very late in introducing myself.

I am Kawahara. Nice to meet you.