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Chapter 111 "eva" and pre-award

On the weekend, Higashino was watching "eva".

He was always busy and missed two episodes in a row.

Fortunately, the TV has a recording and broadcasting function, and everything is recorded.

Now there are three assistants, Higashino himself, plus Asahina and Minami Chiharu.Six people filled the Niao Akino Studio to a full house.

The first episode, the attack of the apostles.

Ikari Shinji was ordered to drive the No. [-] machine to fight against the water angel because of the beauty trick + bitter trick.

The second episode is a very artistic one.

His eyes sparkled as he looked towards Hina. He had never thought before that animation could be produced in this way.

Ikari Shinji, who was not familiar with the No. [-] machine, quickly lost to the apostle Water Angel, but when he fell into a coma, the No. [-] machine started up again, suppressing the apostle with an extremely crazy attack like a severely injured beast, eroding The opponent's AT position has won.

The painting of this scene is particularly excellent. Higashino was shocked when he saw it, it was very tense and imaginative.

Finally came the third episode.

In this episode, Ikari Shinji used the particle knife of the first machine to repel the angel of the day, and was able to meet two good friends. With their encouragement, he began to recognize Eva's driving status.

It is an episode that describes the protagonist's mental journey.

Only the first three episodes, Higashino still can't see Hideaki Anno's real thoughts.

However, "eva" is exquisitely made, the battle scenes are excellent, and the story setting is also very interesting.

Thinking of the praise of later generations, Higashino felt that this animation can be pursued forever.

After the animation has finished playing.

Everyone applauded unanimously.

"Excellent animation."

"It feels very profound and wants to tell something."

"The protagonist looks very cowardly, I don't know if there will be any changes later."

Everyone was discussing the content, and Oda suddenly felt emotional: "Ling Boli is so cute."

"Huh?" What's the matter with you, little brother?Everyone looked at Oda together.

Only you are not serious.

Oda moved unnaturally, Oops!Can't help but say it!

"Dead house."

"The dead house is like this."

He seems to have heard someone sigh.

Hibiki Higashino became curious, "I don't know how the ratings of "Eva" are? The quality of the work is good, but if it is put into the prime time, the ratings of the first broadcast should be around 10%."

He looked at Asahina, and Asahina Yuko shook her head. They were just student interns, and the production company didn't call to disclose.

So Higashino called Endo Tetsuya and asked about the situation of "eva".

"It's a very powerful work," Tetsuya Endo said in a deep voice, "Hideaki Anno is the original animator who came out of Ghibli and was appreciated by Hayao Miyazaki. Afterwards, as a supervisor, he also participated in many works, very interesting. Experience. Eva today is a reflection of his style. Very ambitious."

Endo Tetsuya spoke highly of Anno Hideaki, saying that he was excellent as an original artist and supervisor.

"As for the ratings, tsk, it may be because of the gloomy style. In this era, it is not popular. I heard that it is only 6% to 8%. Even if it is broadcast in prime time, it cannot be called good. score."

Dong Yexiang nodded, it turned out that he was applauding but not popular.

Thanking Endo Tetsuya, Higashino waited for him to hang up first.

Tell this result to others.

Asahina lowered her head, feeling a little regretful.

In her mind, works that were unattainable but with mediocre grades made her confused.

"Gold will always shine," Higashino is qualified to say this sentence, "and the ratings are not the only criterion for measuring the quality of a work."

"Yeah," Asahina nodded.

After that, Higashino got to know Hideaki Anno on the computer. It turned out that he tried to make animation in high school, and Asahina was very similar to him.

However, Anno Hideaki used the department fee of the art department, and Asahina paid for it out of his own pocket.

While in college, Anno Hideaki formed the cornerstone of the current company members.

It is very similar to the animation department of Musashino Art University, but the animation department is more loose, without the sense of coercion and participation of the production team.

It's more like playing house than fighting for the future.

Higashino turned off the computer, and then heard the ringtone of the mobile phone.

"Tori Akino-sensei," said Shinoda Shidan, "the Chess Institute will have an award ceremony to thank you for your efforts, and you will be awarded honorary chess player qualifications."

He said that he will formally inform Akino Akino about the future through the jump, hoping that Hibiki Higashino will be ready.

Higashino heard that, and was very happy.

Xiao Tian Siduan asked again: "The Chess Academy's preparation is to invite you to play chess with professional chess players in the Youxuan Chess Room. Is it convenient for you?"

"Of course it's convenient," Dongye Xiang said in a deep voice, "I've long wanted to play chess in the Youxuan chess room."

The Youxuan Chess Room is a room prepared for the title battle.There are many appearances in "Soul of Chess".

As a Go enthusiast, Higashino naturally wanted to play chess there.

……

On Monday, Matsushita, an art teacher, was reading a newspaper.

This is "Yomiuri Shimbun", which is read by more than 1000 million people every day and is very influential.

On the sub-forum, I saw a surprising news report.

About Chess Academy.

They released data information about the number of Japanese Go players.

In 1993, the number of Go players in Japan dropped to about 600 million. After more than two years of hard work, it finally rose to 800 million.

This is an achievement worthy of recognition.

A long list of efforts to this end follows.

For example, develop Go programs and hold competitions to increase influence.

Also, a serialization of a manga!

This comic is called "The Soul of Chess", and it tells the story of chasing the dream of a professional chess player, working hard, and becoming a professional chess player.

It is very popular with young people, and it has also set off a wave of learning Go throughout Japan.

Its author, Mirai Tori Akino, is an outstanding contributor to the game of Go, highly praised by the Go Academy. Considering his contribution, it was decided to award honorary Go player qualifications, and an award ceremony will be broadcast.

The art teacher opened his mouth in surprise, "It's really amazing that this happened."

He didn't even notice that this work actually changed the Japanese game of Go.

For comics, it's really great!

Just as he was amazed, he suddenly heard a knock on the door.

So he put down the newspaper, his expression became serious, "Please come in."

The person who came in was his student, Hibiki Higashino.

"Teacher, I want to ask for leave tomorrow."

"So it's Higashino," Matsushita looked at the newspaper, then at the students in front of him, and nodded, "You can go."

Higashino Hibiki was very confused, he still didn't say anything.

"However," Matsushita took out a folding fan from the drawer and handed it to Higashi Higashino, "please sign it for me first."

"So suddenly?" Higashino took the fan, "Is it necessary for a writing brush?"

"I have a brush," Matsushita took out the brush and ink.

Higashino Hibiki was immediately stuck, his calligraphy was very average, he had learned it, but it was only a course in elementary school.

According to his childhood memory, he held the brush very firmly.

On the folding fan, write the name.

"Bird Akino Mirai".

Matsushita looked at it, nodded with satisfaction, but still said: "Dongye, you have to practice brush calligraphy. As a professional chess player in the future, if you can't write brush calligraphy well, you will be ashamed."

Higashino nodded, he hadn't thought about it.

"It's just an honorary chess player, sir."

"It's okay, it's okay." Matsushita waved his hand.

……

The next day, at 2:[-] noon.

Jump's staff brought Higashino Hibiki to the chess academy.

Higashino Higashi was received by Liguang Matsuo, acting chairman of the Chess Academy.

"Thank you, Mr. Akino Bird, for your contribution to Go."

"I should thank the Chess Academy for helping "Soul of Chess." Higashino shook hands with him.

Liguang Matsuo left again in a hurry. Recently, the Chess Institute has some financial problems. He is very busy and has been thinking about changes.

After that, his secretary Xiao Heye communicated with Higashi Hibiki about the future arrangements and asked Higashino Hibiki for his opinion.

There was nothing out of the ordinary, Higashino agreed.

Not long after, the staff of NHK TV station arrived.

At five o'clock in the afternoon, this awards ceremony will be broadcast live on time.

From this, Higashino also felt makeup.

"It's essential," said the makeup artist. "It's different on TV than usual. Without makeup, your face will look abnormal."

Higashino Hibiki moved his lips slightly, and said in a low voice, "It's troublesome, I don't object to this."

The makeup artist breathed a sigh of relief.

He was worried that Higashino Hibiki would lose his temper. From this point of view, he was very understanding.

After the make-up was over, it was four o'clock, and Xiaoheye brought a child. He was Higashino Hibiki's opponent in the Youxuan Chess Room today, Odagiri.

Seeing Higashino, Odagiri's eyes lit up.

"Tori Akino-sensei! Long time no see."

Higashino looked at him with a smile on his lips, "Odagiri-kun, long time no see."

"Does teacher still remember my name?" Odagiri looked very excited, like a crazy fan of a traffic star.

"Well," Higashino nodded. This guy scolded himself severely in the previous online chess game.

How can you forget?

"After all, you are the real Shinto Hikaru. However, Shinto Hikaru is only virtual after all, and you are real."

Odagiri didn't care about this, "I'm very happy to be compared like this. My original intention to play Go is because of Shinto Mitsukazu...Fujiwara Sakai..."

At the end, he hesitated for a moment, glanced carefully at Higashi Hibiki, and didn't dare to say anything.

This little brother is crazy when he is online, but he is much better when he is offline.

Xiao Heye was happy to see the two of them so close, so that there would be no accidents.

"Ms. Bird Akino, Odagiri Chudan," Xiao Heye said, "We will arrange to play chess in the Youxuan Chess Room later. It is scheduled that Mr. Bird Akino will play black and not stick to your eyes. How about it?"

The reason why black is not close to the eyes is because of the aesthetics.

Although Tori Akino Mirai defeated Yamazaki Akira, it does not mean that he can fight Odagiri.

In recent games, Odagiri has easily defeated three-dan players and has been regarded as the future of the Go world.

(End of this chapter)