Iida Ayano

"Editor-in-Chief Matsuda!"

After Iida Ayano entered, even though she was usually rather carefree, she still bowed respectfully here.

In Japan, especially at Japanese companies, younger employees had to show respect to older employees who had contributed to the company for many years. No matter how capable those older employees were, it was a necessary courtesy. This etiquette might not be particularly fair to talented young people, but to elderly workers who had worked diligently their entire lives, it was a great comfort. Generally, veteran employees also earned far more than new hires.

Editor-in-Chief Matsuda was a middle-aged man in his forties. Yet despite being only in his forties, he was already nearly completely bald. Who knew if this line of work was simply too demanding.

"Editor Iida, what is it?"

Matsuda looked at Iida Ayano before him, putting away his impatient expression. Although Iida Ayano was young... she was usually quite competent.

"Editor-in-Chief, this is a new manuscript that just arrived. I looked through it carefully and think it's very good. It's fully qualified to be one of this round's submissions, so I'd like you to take a look."

Iida Ayano handed the manuscript in her hands to Matsuda. She did not mention that it was her friend's work. After all, saying so would often have the opposite effect. Besides... Iida Ayano had great confidence in this manga manuscript.

"Oh! Let me see..."

Hearing Iida Ayano's words, Matsuda became somewhat serious. Iida Ayano rarely gave such assurances, so it seemed it truly was an excellent work.

Taking the manga manuscript from Iida Ayano, Matsuda first briefly examined the art style and paneling. Then, he could not help but be astonished!

Having worked as an editor and editor-in-chief for so long, Matsuda had his own method of reviewing manga. Setting the