Just an Ordinary Schoolboy
Contract

I am now in the cafe. I checked that my email had a lot of incoming message notifications.

roplay: Greetings ! We're from Roplay.

spanangpustaka: We are from Bentang Pustaka. We are a big publisher.

N media: Hello Mr. NEDO.

flashmedia: Greetings ! We are from Flash Media.

e-book : Email related to book publishing.

As expected, the message came from the top five publishing companies in Indonesia. The first step of success.

For now I will ignore them all. The only reason why the novel is popular until 2021 is because the novel itself is fun so it will make the reader procrastinate to read it at once.

Knowing the fact that other writers are broke. I managed to get acquainted with a large publishing company.

There are many reviews on the internet about writers who were persuaded by publishing staff to fill out a contract and in the end they regretted the decision they made.

I have to be extra careful, and so do the Flash Media publishing offices. The novel was originally published by Flash Media.

Tomorrow morning.

"Mom, is Mom off today ?"

I saw Mom today not working and resting at home. This is my chance to take my mother for a walk.

"Today, Mom's off. Why is it ?"

I smiled at my mother and said, "I'll take you to a nice meal, Mom", I said, showing my thumb.

"Eh ? You don't have money for that... Then what am I going to go out with my son because it's been a while ?"

Because my mother agreed. We are currently on our way to meeting the owners of Flash Media publishers. So we can talk about the contract !

But damn, the underage rule limits me. Minors cannot enter into legal contracts alone. The consent of the parents is required to take legal action. Legal action where there is a down payment and penalty. To do so I brought mother as my representative.

The bus stopped right close to the meeting place we promised. I went down with Mom in the downtown square.

"Mom, we've arrived. Be carefull".

I held Mom's hand afraid she'd fall while getting off the bus.

"Son, your sense of humor has been on the rise lately".

We walked to the destination while walking through a crowded city with many people passing by.

"Let's drink lemon tea first, ma'am..."

"Lemon tea ? Do you know how lemon tea tastes ?"

"Of course I know. In this weather it is best to drink fresh".

We are now in front of the agreement. The place to meet is in a shop or some kind of small cafe. This is a convenient place to discuss issues about contracts.

When the door of the cafe was opened the editor-in-chief and the CEO immediately turned his attention to the door of the cafe.

"He's here. oh just a student". The CEO was a little disappointed that the guy wasn't the author.

"It looks like the author will be a little late" said the editor-in-chief.

I saw the two people waiting. I added value to them because it was on time.

While the mother was astonished to see me looking at the two people wearing official clothes.

I approached them and greeted them. "Excuse me, are you from Flash Media ?"

The CEO and editor-in-chief were immediately shocked when they heard the student mention their company.

"No. maybe... Signore... NEDO... ?" the CEO said with his mouth wide open.

"Yes, I'm the author of NEDO" I said in an authoritative tone.

'What ? A writer ??' the inner mother is shocked when she hears her son is a writer.

The CEO and editor-in-chief were surprised to learn that the person who wrote the novel was not a famous writer but just an ordinary student.

But there was something that they both realized. The atmosphere released by the student felt strange. Seen in the arrogant speech and behavior of the students in front of them. They also realized that the student was watching them from the beginning and came over.

Students are good at reading the atmosphere. And after that thought, they finally realized that the student before them was an ordinary child.

"Is there a problem ?" I said when I saw them silent while looking at me.

Due to the reprimand from the students, it made them instantly aware of his daydream.

"Ah no, please sit down. You look younger than we imagined"

"May we know how old you are ?"

Without further ado, I immediately told them, "I'm in 6th grade SD".

Hearing that they couldn't help but be surprised. A grade 6 Elementary student spoke in an authoritative tone. The characteristic of such a person would be difficult to sign a contract.

While the mother who had just now did not know what situation was in front of her. Mother then asked me, "Son..who are these people ? And what is NEDO ?"

When I asked like that. I saw the facial expressions of these two people who were dumbfounded. Seeing that I became eager to laugh wkwkwk. But I had to keep my professional attitude because I didn't want them to look at me as just a normal elementary school kid.

"It looks like you can't sign a contract with an SD child ?"

Hearing that the CEO and editor-in-chief immediately tried to explain that it was wrong.

"Ah..no, no. It's not...!!" said the editor-in-chief.

The CEO immediately spoke up and said, "Let us officially introduce ourselves. I'm the CEO of Flash Media. Lino Richard's".

The editor-in-chief also did not forget to introduce himself "I am the editor-in-chief. Toni Barta's".

With a confident smile, I then introduced myself to them, "It's nice to meet you. I'm Bagas Herman".

After that I started to look at my mother to tell her that I should say hello too. "You should say hello to them, too, Mom. They are the CEO of the publishing office and editor-in-chief".

"What ?? Publisher !?" My mother was surprised to learn that fact.

I immediately explained what situation I was in to calm Mom down so as not to panic. "Yes, now your son is about to sign a contract with the publisher".

"It's nice to meet you, author Herman's mother. I'm CEO of Lino Richard of the Flash Media publishing company". He immediately handed his business card to Mother as a sign of introduction.

Mom took the business card slowly. I still don't understand this sudden situation.

"Wait for what's going on here ? Why are you saying all of a sudden that my son is a writer ?" said Mother in a hasty tone.

"Why Ma'am ? Can your son not be a writer ?" ask me to Mom.

"That's not what I meant. I know how to write you. It's so weird to see my son suddenly become a writer ! Also, a student should learn. Suddenly a writer ! Does that make sense ?"

Hearing that, the CEO and editor-in-chief agreed with what the mother said. It doesn't make sense that it happened.

"During this school break, I posted the Nobel on the internet. I came to sign the contract and see if mom likes it ?"

"What ? You ? Really ??"

My mother still can't believe what I'm saying. He's still dizzy about what you're seeing right now.

Seeing that situation, the CEO immediately explained to the student's mother.

The editor-in-chief also voiced his opinion, "As an editor this is the best work I have ever seen". The editor-in-chief also immediately drank the lemon tea he had ordered earlier.

Seeing that, I looked at them with a bored look.

"Solo Level ? That's a great title" said Mama. He looked at me with pity. I still can't believe that I can make money now even though I'm still in 6th grade.

"Can we order lemon tea too sir ?" my spoken.

Hearing that, Mom was immediately surprised. "Eh ? What do you say to adults ?!"

"That's.. !" The two people immediately choked when they heard me say that lightly.

"Ah ! Where is my manners, of course ! What do you want to order ? Let me order it" said the editor-in-chief.

Seeing the opportunity that came I did not hesitate to order. "I want two lemon teas and also two cokolate cakes" I said with a smile.

The editor-in-chief then immediately ordered what I asked for. And now in my opinion there is only the CEO of the Flash Media publishing company.

"Have you brought the contract ?" I said while looking at him with a sharp look.

"Haha ! Author Herman is so excited !!" The CEO then immediately pulled out the contract paper from his bag. "This is the contract you can read it slowly".

I then took the contract paper and immediately read what was listed on the contract.

Article 16 (secondary works and licenses for reuse)

1) Secondary copyright shall belong to the publisher for 5 years.

2) During the contract term. Permission to use, for matters relating to the cost of user collection, etc.

This contract is crazy. Even so I prepared for the bar exam before I died. I saw the cake I wanted come brought by the editor-in-chief. I laiu cut and ate the cake voraciously.

"How is Mr Herman with his contract does anything make you dissatisfied ?" ask the CEO.

I immediately stopped eating and replied, "The first copyright must belong to the author. Please change and send it to me".

Hearing that the CEO was immediately nervous. "Ee. It seems the author Herman does not know. But the first copyright is not important. Formally another writer signed such a contract..."

Looking at the CEO's attitude I firmly spoke, "I don't like this article. I want publishers to only have the right to publish ! Note also that overseas publication rights must be negotiated with the author. Also as an upfront payment method, I want the advance 236 Million Rupiah !"

DONG ! The two of them were immediately dumbfounded when they heard the amount of down payment mentioned by the author. No exception Mother who was also surprised when she saw me say that much money lightly.

I then started to talk back and explain in detail to them. "Buquet fee and royalty 10% for 6000 copies. If you want to resell it, you will have to pay monthly royalties to the bank account accurately and at the same time as the notice".

Sweat immediately soaked the CEO's seat. Right now he was like he was dealing with a person filled with a dignified aura.

."Hahaha author Herman. Today you are really excited" said the CEO.

The editor-in-chief immediately explained to the author that this was impossible. "Sorry, but no publisher pays such an advance to a newcomer. Although the number of views of your novel is currently large, there is no guarantee that the quality will remain the same..."

I saw that it seemed like they were both carrying laptops that they put in their bags. It was a good opportunity to show that the price I said was well worth it.

"Oh ! You guys brought... laptop ?" I said with a smile looking at the laptop in their bag.

"Sorry ? Why suddenly a laptop ?" ask the astonished editor-in-chief.

"I gave you a chance ! If you really don't like it, you can reject it !" I immediately pulled out the flash I had stored in my shirt bag.

"What is this ?" ask the editor-in-chief.

"It looks like a flash.." said the CEO who saw the flash proffered by the author.

"This is a manuscript !" my spoken.

A manuscript is a collection of manuscripts in large numbers.

"I have up to five manuscripts here !" I thrust the flash in front of them.

"WHAT !!" Like being struck by lightning the two people were instantly shocked by what they had heard.

The CEO and editor-in-chief checked the manuscript on their laptop. And a surprising thing happened after they read the script.

The mouths of the two of them gawked in disbelief at what they were witnessing at this moment. This golden opportunity should not be wasted.

"Author Herman... Sign..sign the contract with us ! I'll give you a down payment of 236 Million Rupiah !" the CEO said with his eyes wide open.

"Hoho... Nice choice Boss !" I said with a smile.

The CEO then issued a pen so that the author could sign the contract. Previously the contents of the contract have been changed according to the will of the author.

"Then author Herman, you can challenge here".

The CEO then handed the bullet to me. I was happy to sign the contract.

While my mother saw me signing a contract, she was worried. Is this going to be okay ?

"Since your mother is also a legal representative, please sign here !" said The CEO.

"Ah yes !" Mother also signed a contract as a representative of me who is not old enough.

"I just transferred 236 Million Rupiah to your account as a down payment" said the CEO.

Because I haven't been able to set up an account yet, so I'm listing my mother's account. My mother's account is poor and at most only save 22 Million Rupiah. I will always make sure our family eats well.

"Thank you so much for joining us author Herman !"

"Thank you".

The CEO and I shook hands as a sign of our cooperation. This is a common thing that everyone does.

"Mom, let's go" I said as I turned towards my mother who was sitting next to me.

"What ? Oh well." answered Mom.

"Wait for su... already want to go ? At least eat first with usThe CEO and editor-in-chief are shocked to hear the author is leaving.

"Maybe next time. We'll go first" I said.

Mother was not used to eating with people she did not know, and now there is nothing to worry about anymore hoho~.

On the way after I finished the contract. Mom and I are currently walking through the city.

"Where are we going now, son ?" ask Mother.

"We still have to stop by the bank" I replied happily.

"Why ? Do you want to set up an account there ? Isn't your age not enough, son ?" Mom thought I was there to set up an account, considering now I'm a writer.

"Haha... indeed did I ever say want to make an account ? I didn't go to the bank to make an account. Unless there is an important right that needs help from the mother" I replied.

Money is the first step for me. This is just the beginning before I make things even more surprising. I promised myself that I would take this family to a place of light.

"Son, today I am very surprised to learn the fact that you are a writer and about the money of 236 Million Rupiah. Aren't we supposed to tell this to Dad ?" ask my mother with sweat on her forehead.

Knowing the fact that I was a minor and needed parental permission. With this much money I could have immediately bought a decent house for our family. But I still can't spend the money on it.

"Mom, give me a month, and I'll tell Dad everything" I asked Mom for permission.

The mother who saw me was very confident she immediately agreed with my decision.

"Well, if that's what you want ! I'll give you a month to explain it to Dad" Mom said with a warm smile.

Mom believed that I would keep my promise. Maybe because she was my mother, so she knew about my wishes.