Chapter 266: Rocho-tei Dreams

《Arinko Pro》
A literary agency that Rocho ACT3 is contracted with.
They handle tasks on behalf of writers, such as bringing manuscripts to publishers and negotiating publishing deals, serialization, and manuscript fees. They even manage expenses.
As an OP, they also provide research material collection and assistant referrals.
You can think of their business model as being closest to a talent agency.

It is primarily run by two super-worker ants, No. 1 and No. 2, who are former "lazy ants" that became independent from the black ant colony.
Their company motto is
“Sifting through the talents of the grass thicket.”

Note that since the two super-worker ants won't appear unless there are 10 worker ants in total, they have brought along 8 other random ants from the colony.

※When they become super-worker ants, their hair turns gold, stands on end, and makes a "gogogo" sound.
Also, even an ordinary person like me can feel the pressure of their "ki," so you can tell right away.

Other writers currently under contract with Arinko Pro include Kiriyan G Jr.

No. 2
“Thank you for your hard work. This is No. 2 from Arinko.
Congratulations!
A reprint of Rocho-sensei's
‘I Don't Mind Having an Artificial Anus!’ has been decided. It happened so quickly after the first edition. We are very proud.
Also,
‘How to Live a Normal Life in One Month:
　　　　　Artificial Anus Closure is Nothing to Fear’
is also selling incredibly well. It's being displayed flat right in front of the registers at large bookstores like Hen no Kokka and Shunkudo.”

Rocho ACT3
“As per our previous agreement, please go ahead and raise your share of the royalties from 5% to 10%.”

No. 1
“Regarding the commentary for your debut poetry collection from Haraide Shobo,
‘Stoma Anniversary,’ it seems Tawarasan has agreed to take it on.
Also, there is a request for a discussion, what shall we do?”
Rocho ACT3
“Ehh—it’s not Fuji Kanna?!”

No. 2
“We have a request for a one-off essay from Monthly Hanada.
The theme is politicians and the large intestine. It’s meant to be content conscious of the late Abe-sensei.
The reply is due by tomorrow, though?”
Rocho ACT3
“I just had a discussion with Fuwa-chan in the Aohata Newspaper last month. No matter how you look at it, that’s lacking in integrity.”

No. 1
“This is No. 1 from Arinko.
We received an inquiry from Bungei Shunshu about taking over the spot for Shiono-sensei’s essay.
The title is ‘Seeing Japan from a Stoma.’
It’s a serialization in Bunshun!!”
Rocho ACT3
“Serializations are a pain, so turn it down.”

No. 2
“Regarding the original work for that anime, the title has been decided.
Gundam: Sieg Ileus.”
Rocho ACT3
“Oh, I see. So it’s not Stomagundam.
I wonder what to do with the protagonist. Is it okay to keep them as an elderly woman?”

No. 1
“Sensei, Sensei.
We’ve received several phone calls and emails from people like Honda-san and M-no-san, all asking for a manuscript from you to include in an anthology.”
Rocho ACT3
“What are you talking about?”

Berlioz took opium and composed the "Symphonie Fantastique."
※Rocho ACT3 likes Mravinsky and the Leningrad Philharmonic.
Munch’s Orchestre de Paris is also a masterpiece.

Since the pain medication Rocho ACT3 takes after surgery is not as strong as opioids, it seems their daily desires have turned into dreams.