Hyouka - Volume 03 - The Kudryavka Sequence - Welcome to KANYA FESTA! (1)

In order for rice to be sold in large quantities, it has to be of "very good
quality." This "quality" may be based on its "tastiness," its "safety," or its
"affordability."
However, "Hyouka" was already a finished product. Though we were
extremely diligent in ensuring its quality, there was no way we could further
enhance it anymore than it is. The only variable left that we could manipulate
would be its "affordability," but we would prefer not to adjust the price so
much that it falls below our break-even point.
In order to improve the quality of "Hyouka," I decided to consider it from the
standpoint of the public's awareness of it.
And so, my eyes fell on the Special Edition of the wall newspaper, the Kami
High Monthly. Upon reading some of its details, it seems to be published
once every two hours. If "Hyouka" gets a mention on here, then everyone
would become aware of it. Fortunately, I am acquainted with the president of
the Wall Newspaper Club. Even I at least know that having connections can
take you a long way.
Anyway, as lunch time had already been over for some time, I was busy
looking for the Wall Newspaper Club president...
"Hey, Chitanda-san, wanna go see that?"
"Ehh? I'm sorry, but I'm in a hurry."
"All right ladies and gentlemen, the second Magic Club performance will
begin in five minutes!"
...Oh, yes, I was heading to the Wall Newspaper Club. I heard someone
chatting behind me.
"Have you seen the movie made by Class 2-F yet?"
"Yeah, I have. Pretty interesting, wasn't it?"
Ugh.