Full-time cartoonist.

Chapter 191 Jump's mediocrity

"The content of "Slam Dunk" today is very interesting."

Sanyuanyi likes to watch plots that analyze the inner hearts of characters.

So he is also a loyal reader of "Soul of Chess" comics.

The tenderness of Akagi Takenori's tough man made Sanyuan very devoted to it.

"This is the work that should be on Jump."

With a strong sense of superiority, he began to rush to write, and soon, an article was written.

What he needs to do afterwards is to find information, fill in the details, and take his time.

However, the title of this article has been determined.

"The mediocrity of the king "jump"!" "

……

This Sunday, Higashino got the sample issue of "Weekly Shonen Jump".

"Hey!" The front page surprised him.

"Is there such a treatment for the first serialization?"

Higashino sighed at Kazuhiko Torishima's generosity.

He obviously had doubts about "One Piece", but once he made a decision, he fully supported the comic.

That's right, the first chapter of "One Piece" has a front page!

On the cover, Monkey D. Luffy stretched out his index finger and pointed forward, with a smile on his face, swearing that the adventure is about to begin.

Higashi Higashino received this honor only in the serialization of "Slam Dunk".

He quickly handed the manga to Akemi Akimiya to share.

"Hey! That's amazing." Akemi Akimiya covered her mouth in surprise, her eyes widened like copper bells.

"I'm still a rookie cartoonist, and there will be a coloring page as soon as the serialization begins."

She flipped through the comics.

"Oda-kun's editor has changed."

Before the serialization, it was Kushima, but now it has become Takanori Asada.

Here are some problems.

The editor when I was a newcomer was most recognized by cartoonists. After all, I grew up together and passed through the most confused period.

It seems Higashino agrees with Sasaki's suggestion, but if another editor is in charge of him, Higashino may not trust the ability of the new editor.

So is Oda.

"Eh? There are no outlets." After glancing at the "One Piece" manga, Akemi Akimiya realized it later.

"It's because I posted too many sites here." Higashino said with a smile, "It may also be influenced by Mr. Toriyama."

"No wonder the serialization meeting was passed three times." Akemi Akimiya muttered.

Shonen comics, most of them have outlets.

"One Piece" is really alternative.

So in this issue of jump magazine, many cartoonists have seen this new work and expressed emotion.

"It feels very interesting."

"It's a very different kind of work."

"It's worth looking forward to."

Early the next morning, Higashino woke up and was having breakfast when Nan Qianchun brought a newspaper.

Higashino Hibiki was shocked: "Aren't you still delivering newspapers during a work-study program?"

Obviously already the management of the "Future Society" company.

Due to my own relationship, a large part of the outsourcing of "Slam Dunk" was given to "Future Society". In addition to the benefits of "Hihe", the company's benefits are very good.

Nan Qianchun chuckled, "I want to exercise too, it would be a pity not to deliver newspapers."

She put on her tracksuit, waved her hand, and ran away again.

She was still the same mentality as before, without any change.

"I really envy her."

Higashino looked at the magazine Minami Chiharu brought.

There is nothing on the front page, but when you turn to the second page, there is a large article.

Before he had time to read the title, he saw the picture accompanying the article, which was the cover of the latest issue of Jump, namely "One Piece".

"Is it a compliment to Oda's article?"

After he took a closer look, he realized that it was belittling jump.

The tone of the content is full of disappointment, thinking that jump is not as good as it used to be, which greatly belittles it.

"The work is rigid, superficial, without connotation, and lacks imagination. If there is no "Slam Dunk", the publication volume of Jump will decline all the way, and it is still unknown that it will be lower than "Weekly Shonen Magazine."

Except for "Slam Dunk", the writer named Sanyuanyi hates the current jump and hopes that Kazuhiko Torishima can make changes.

Question marks filled Higashino's mind.

In this era of declining birthrates and ever-changing electronic products, it is amazing that Jump can maintain the status quo with such a large volume.

And it's nothing more than heartbroken, it's too funny to hang the picture of "One Piece".

The future will be slapped in the face.

……

At the end of September, "One Piece" was slowly advancing, and the results did not explode, and it still needed time to consider.

The anniversary of Musashino Art University has arrived.

The students are happily spending the day. Just like in the anime, the school has been transformed into an amusement park. There are interesting facilities everywhere. There is actually a campus comic exhibition this year.

Some associations have made a movie, which is the battle between aliens and magicians;
Some clubs made fighting games, and everyone queued up to play very happily. Although the finished product is mediocre, it is hard to experience the joy of playing games together;

Some clubs are playing board games, some clubs are playing mahjong, and there are also Go endgame games.

At this moment, Yoshii Sanjiu talked excitedly and told all about what he had seen and heard today.

He also visited the haunted house with Kiko Takagi, and the other party went straight into his arms in fear. Yoshii Sanjiu was very happy and kept sharing with Higashino.

however……

"I drew manga for a day... Do you think it's appropriate to say this?"

It was dusk, and Higashino was working very hard, drawing the storyboards for "Slam Dunk" for the next week.

Isn't this purely showing off!
"Oh, I'm sorry..." Yoshii Sanjiu scratched his head and apologized.

Today Takagi Kiko showed her feminine soft side in front of him, and he was a little carried away.

"I'm going to dance." He waved his hand and walked out of the living room.

The door was closed softly, and Yoshii-san didn't bother Higashino for a long time.

"It's outrageous. In order to show off to me, I came to the studio specially."

Higashino shook his head.

It was dim outside the window, only the last rays of the sun remained, and Higashino felt a sense of loneliness in his heart.

As a teacher, Akemi Akimiya also went to the scene.

"Ugh."

Heaving a long sigh, looking at the "Slam Dunk" storyboard in his hand, Higashino continued to work.

After an unknown amount of time, his cell phone rang.

Higashino Xiang's heart was shocked, and there was a little joy in his heart.

But after looking at the ringtone of the phone, it was Eiichiro Oda who called.

"Hi, I'm Higashino Hibiki." He said boredly.

"Tori Akino-sensei! It's me!" Oda's voice was as high-pitched as ever, "I want to ask you something!"

"Please say."

"It's about the serialization of "One Piece". I can't make up my mind about some things."

It's Luffy's eyes in the comics.

He only tapped a little with the tip of the pen, and most of the comics, the eyes will be drawn delicately.So Oda's editor Asada Takanosu suggested to change the way the eyes are drawn.

"What do you think?" Higashino asked.

Oda replied: "The reason why I drew the eyes briefly is to show the protagonist's will and let readers see Luffy's firmness."

Higashino stopped the pencil drawing in his hand and smiled, "Haven't you already made a decision? Do it according to your own ideas."

"Okay!" Oda yelled excitedly, "That's how it should be! Useless advice, no approval required!"

"Teacher! I will continue to draw manga."

Oda, a newcomer, is full of enthusiasm and desire to create.

He waited for Dong Yexiang to hang up the phone, then he picked up the g-pen with great motivation, and swiped it on the drawing paper.

Higashino is not interested.

It was nine o'clock in the evening, and the Musashino bonfire party was about to begin.

With the leadership of the folk dance department, there must be a lot of atmosphere at the scene...

Suddenly, Higashino stood up!

He remembered one thing.

Hastily left.

……

In the park near Musashino, it was empty, no one was there, and everyone went to the bonfire party.Only the street lamps on the side of the road illuminate an area, like the center of the stage.

Higashino was here and saw Akemi Akimiya waiting for him.

With a necklace around her neck and a long pale yellow dress, her skin was glowing and her eyes were as bright as ever.

Higashino stepped forward, with a moving tone, "Miss Akimiya..."

Unexpectedly, she still remembered the past and waited here specially for him.

"I knew you would come," Akemi Akimiya smiled, and she stretched out her hands, "Come and dance."

This time, Higashino Hibiki was the man, and he also made up some homework, so he wouldn't be as embarrassed as last time.

He doesn't want to experience such a thing as being led by a woman while he is a little birdie.

Tonight, under the street lamps, the two were singing and dancing.

Perhaps very amateurish, the hearts of two people are so happy.

In the whole world, only you and me are left, and this moment belongs to you and me.

When the dance reached its climax, Higashino walked faster and faster. Higashino looked at Akemi Akimiya's face and felt very peaceful and happy.

After 3 minutes, the dance ended, and the two were panting continuously.

"In more than a year, you will belong to me, Miss Qiugong."

……

There are still three days before the broadcast of "Slam Dunk".

Many people are looking forward to this day, living like a year.

Animation, TV adaptation, most readers will look forward to this.

Realistic sports comics like "Slam Dunk" are even more eager.

"It's only been three days..."

Taketo Kanda raised his head, looking at the bright lights of the gymnasium, "I'm really looking forward to it."

"Well, we'll see it soon." The horse farm patted him on the shoulder.

(End of this chapter)