Full-time cartoonist

Chapter 23 Assistant
After listening to Higashi Higashino's thoughts, Sasaki watched the storyboard and nodded without changing his face, "Let's draw like this, you first take out the participating manga, and after you win the "Tezuka Award", you can use "Soul of Chess" to participate in the serialization meeting . "

Torishima Kazuhiko glanced at him in surprise, "Sasaki, do you like "Soul of Chess" that much?"

"Well," Sasaki pushed back his glasses, "Even if it's a chess manga, it can be serialized as long as it's interesting. I saw something very interesting in this manga."

His expression was extremely serious, and he actually valued Higashi Higashi more than Kazuhiko Torishima.

Clenching his fists, he was very glad to have met Higashi Higashino today.

A high school student, the artist is very strong, and the plot is also very good.

Such a character can only be produced in about ten years.

Call it a genius, no problem at all.

If he can be his editor and discover such a character, his future will be smoother.

Change "Weekly Shonen Jump".

and so……

"Higashino-kun, become the pillar of Jump!"

……

By the time Higashino returned to the dormitory, it was already 6 o'clock in the afternoon.

So he didn't go back to the classroom either.

Pushing open the door, walking into the entrance, and putting on slippers, Higashino rubbed his eyes tiredly.

Hours of brainstorming left him tense and exhausted as if he had run a half-marathon.

But fortunately, the process went smoothly, and the serialization is just around the corner.

There was a sound of stir frying in the kitchen, his ears moved, could it be that Nan Qianchun was cooking?

So he opened the kitchen door, cheered up and prepared to fight.

Yanyan High School is a rare high school in Japan that has a cafeteria, but as far as common sense is concerned, the taste is very unpleasant.

Fortunately, the teachers and students of "Yoshihara Village" have a cook.

With a monthly meal fee of 1.5 yen, you can have a delicious, nutritious dinner.

It's much happier than being in the cafeteria.

So Higashino occasionally offered to help.

He froze when he saw the people busy in the kitchen.

"Teacher Qiu Gong?"

Wearing an apron printed with the image of Chizuko Kamano, the heroine of "Volleyball Sweetheart", the person who is proficient in cooking is the person who will always meet unexpectedly.

"Ah, it's Higashino-kun." Akemi Akimiya turned her head, "Just wait a little longer, the food will be ready soon."

"Why did you appear here?" The art class is nearby, and Qiu Gong's family should also have real estate.

"I am the life teacher of "Yoshihara-so". Akemi Akimiya said with a smile.

The staple food she prepares today is rice, and the dishes include beef stew, hamburger patties, and miso soup.

Smelling the smell of meat, Higashino moved his index finger, and put the dinner on the table with her, regretting: "Didn't you make fried fish?"

"My fried fish is so delicious." Akimi Akemi put her hands on her hips, very proud.

"Well, someone said that if you want to tie a man's heart, you have to tie his stomach first. Mr. Qiugong has already tied my stomach."

"Who wants to hold your heart..." Akimi retorted with a blushing face.

……

"Welcome Teacher Qiugong!"

"cheers!"

"Takagi-senpai, put your beer away!"

At the dinner table welcoming Akemi Akimiya, Takagi Kiko got carried away and took out beer, which made Minami Chiharu very dissatisfied.

"Okay." Senior Takagi put down the beer bottle in frustration, picked up the Sprite and poured it into her mouth, thinking it was all wine.

"It's delicious!" Yoshii Shanjiu's eyes lit up, and he picked up another chopstick of beef, savoring it carefully.

"Ah, really." Nan Qianchun covered his face, his eyes blurred.In my heart, I seem to see the bulls and cows running under the first ray of sunshine in the morning.

"It tastes very tender and still elastic. The gravy is locked in the meat. After taking a bite, the rich and mellow aroma bursts out in the mouth. I really enjoy it...I lost." Nan Qianchun felt disappointed.

As a cook, her cooking skills are not as good as Qiu Gong's, and her professionalism is at a critical moment.

"Thank you for your compliments," Qiu Gong said happily.

In "Yoshihara-so", she does not regard herself as a teacher, but as a friend.

It's like getting along with Higashi Tono.

only……

Looking at Higashi Higashi who was eating madly, she swallowed her lips.

"I'm done, you continue."

Higashino stood up, he had no time to waste.

In a month's time, the 60-page base short story must be completed by myself!
"Higashi, do you need help?" Yoshii Sanjiu finished his rice in two or three mouthfuls, and looked at him sincerely, "You seem to have something to do."

"I don't need it yet," Higashino replied, "If it is really necessary, I will speak up."

Yoshii Yamahisa, "I'll wait."

Before Higashino left, he glanced back at Akemi Akimiya and gave her a look.

Akemi Akimiya, who was eating happily, was stunned.She looked left and right, and finally pointed to herself.

Hiroshi Tono nodded.

She thought about it for a while, and finally acted like a sudden realization, and gave Higashino a thumbs up.

Did she understand?

Higashino returned to the bedroom, still thinking about this question.

It wasn't until the manuscript paper was spread on the table that he calmed down, and after recalling the animation of "Soul of Chess" in his mind, he drew the storyboard.

……

20 days passed in a flash.

Higashino came to Shueisha with the short story "Soul of Chess".

Looking at the tall building downstairs, he took a deep breath and walked in.

"Hi, I'm looking for Mr. Sasaki from the editorial department of "Weekly Shonen Jump", and I've already talked to him on the phone."

"Then please fill out the visitor form and I will notify him."

After communicating with the lady at the front desk, Higashino wrote the visitor form, and she was taken to Room 3 to wait.

I don't know how long it has passed, Higashino closed his eyes and smelt the mellow aroma of coffee.

After opening his eyes, Sasaki put two cups of coffee in front of them, and looked at him seriously.

"Your dark circles are serious, and you have to pay attention to rest when drawing cartoons."

"Yes, I will." Higashino nodded and handed him the short story "Soul of Chess".

Sasaki took it, and frowned, "There are two styles. Have you found an assistant? No wonder it was so fast."

Dong Yexiang's brows twitched, and she didn't come until midnight.Waiting impatiently to knock on the door, she realized it later.

"So you want me to help you." Proud, "Please."

Wearing light gauze pajamas, Akemi Akimiya puffed out her chest, her nose was almost up to the sky.

The experience of being an assistant to Akira Toriyama made Higashino and Akemi Akimiya get along very well, and she is a strong painter, which can make the works even more powerful.

So Higashino Hibiki can only say, "Please, Mr. Akimiya~"

He squeezed his voice, making Akemi Akimiya goosebumps all over her body.

"Okay, okay, I promise you."

Just like this every night, Higashino squeezed her dry, and was able to complete 20 drafts in 60 days, exceeding expectations.

After reading it patiently, Sasaki patted the table, "That's it! I'll vote for it for you."

(End of this chapter)