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Chapter 245 Girls Manga "RIBON"

"Not bad." Sasaki said to Akemi Akimiya after watching "Sakura Mission".

"Is that so!" Akemi Akimiya took two quick steps in the direction of Sasaki, with uncontrollable excitement on her expression.

"Well, very good." Sasaki leaned back and emphasized his tone.

Akemi Akimiya kept pacing, she was so happy, her heart beat violently for a while, "My manga is very good, hehe, hehehehe."

She has been contributing since college.Now I have worked hard to reach the age of 30, and finally saw the light of day.

The satisfaction at this moment is unimaginable by others, and the sense of accomplishment is full.

After being excited, she began to panic, fidgeting, inhaling and exhaling constantly.

Omori opened his mouth wide and stared blankly at Sasaki.

He immediately asked, "Is it a comic that can be serialized?"

Sasaki pondered for a while, he thought for a long time, and under the anxious eyes of Akemi Akimiya, he slowly said, "It's a little difficult..."

Akimi asked urgently, "Why?"

Omori gritted his teeth and listened carefully.

"Because the style of "Sakura Mission" is too far from Jump, it is not a male protagonist, there are no battle scenes, no superpowers, and no special world view." Sasaki explained.

"Sakura Mission", which focuses on several heroines saving the economy of Mamano City, cannot be serialized on Jump no matter how you look at it.

Akemi Akimiya nodded feebly.

She also understood.

"Unless," Sasaki said.

Higashino looked at Akemi Akimiya pitifully, and asked, "Unless what?"

Sasaki took a look at Higashino, "Unless it's "Millennium Actress", a very wonderful manga, so wonderful that it can break the boundaries and go beyond the rules."

But "Sakura Mission" cannot reach this level.

Omori lowered his head in disappointment, it really is.

It is impossible for a person without talent to serialize.

……

""Millennium Actress"..." Akemi Akimiya murmured.

It is impossible to have a comic that rivals "Millennium Actress".

For so many years, Jump has only had one copy of "Millennium Actress".

She was able to draw "Sakura Mission" because of the inspiration brought by the bond with Janoyama, that is to say, she has performed beyond the standard.

Akimi pretended to be calm, but everyone could see her loss, "Thank you, Mr. Sasaki, I will trouble you again this time."

She said to Omori again: "Sorry, Mr. Omori, I failed again, but please believe that there will be hope."

On the jump, she saw the grand occasion of Takahashi and Xi's "Yu-Gi-Oh" ten years later, so she didn't want to give up.

"I will try harder."

"Miss Akimiya..." Omori was at a loss.

Higashino sighed, and silently took Akimi's palm, giving her some warmth.

For a time, a sad atmosphere enveloped the studio.

"I haven't finished my words yet," Sasaki looked at everyone with a smile on his face. "The work is not suitable for the platform. It's not the work's problem. Perhaps "Sakura Mission" can be serialized in "RIBON"."

"It depends on you, Mrs. Dongye, whether you are willing or not."

""RIBON"?" Higashino was taken aback. He had never read this manga magazine, but as an industry insider, he had heard of it.

"RIBON" is a monthly shoujo manga magazine under Shueisha. It is listed as one of Japan's three major shoujo manga magazines along with Kodansha's "Nakayoshi" and Shogakukan's "Ciao".

The peak circulation was 1994 million in 225. Now in 1999, it should still be around 200 million, right?

After all, the legendary work "Chibi Maruko" is serialized on it.

"The content and audience of "RIBON" are closer to adults. And "Sakura Mission" is an inspirational comic that achieves its goals through hard work. Its sad success is easier for adults to feel." Sasaki explained.

That is to say, it is cool to fit the audience.

Akemi Akimiya did not speak for a while.

Higashino squeezed her palm, and she nodded belatedly, "Of course."

……

"RIBON" is not as good as jump, but it is also a big magazine. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to serialize works in it.

Akemi Akimiya agreed, and she made up her mind to start working hard for the serialization.

Become a manga artist through serialization sessions.

Everything is going well.

"May I ask you a question," someone suddenly said, it was Da Sen, his eyes were wide open, and his mouth was tightly pressed together.

Akemi Akimiya immediately said, "Please tell me."

Omori's mouth trembled, and he made up his mind to ask: ""Sakura Mission"...is it really Mrs. Higashino's work?"

He suspects that "Sakura Mission" is the outline that Higashino gave to Akemi Akimiya.

"What are you talking about!" Tanaka scolded angrily!

Akimi waved her hand and answered seriously, "Yes."

""Sakura Mission" is not a manga in the style of Mirai Tori Akino," Sasaki continued. "And, if it is the outline of Mirai Tori Akino, then he can come up with more interesting manga, which is more suitable for jump."

"Omori-kun, please don't take the liberty to make a decision." Sasaki's tone became more serious.

Omori's legs were weak, and he sat on the chair. He lowered his head, "I'm really sorry, but I was avoiding myself."

He wiped his face, showing a tired expression.

"Because I want to give up, I say that others will not succeed."

"I'm so despicable."

……

The next day, Omori shaved his beard and came to the studio full of energy.

"Ah, during this period of time, I have gained ten catties, and my stomach is full of fat."

He patted his belly, making a crisp sound.

Tanaka didn't want to pay attention to him, snorted, and turned to the side.

"I won't be like before," Omori clenched his fist, he was full of energy, "From now on, don't eat fat, take a bath every three days, shave every day, and use the rest time to conceive new comics! Do a follow-up Dream youth."

"Ah~" Tanaka dropped his jaw, "A 30-year-old youth..."

Higashino and Akemi Akimiya came to the studio and looked at the new-faced Omori. Higashino said nothing, and Akemi Akimiya nodded with a smile.

How should I put it, she was considered cheating, and she was very angry for a moment, but after thinking about it, this might not be a manifestation of her own strength.

Comforting herself, Akemi Akimiya felt her anger disappear.

Omori walked over quickly and bowed, "I was an asshole a few days ago, I'm so sorry."

"It's okay, you've already apologized, don't take it to heart." Qiugong Mingmei forgave him generously.

A few people were sitting at the work table, just after working for a while, Akimi Akemi said quietly.

"Mr. Omori, if I want to draw good comics, I can do it long ago..."

"I am so sorry!"

She was still a little concerned.

……

In a square, there are lights everywhere, surrounded by young people, wearing down jackets, gloves and hats, counting down excitedly.

“9、8、7、6……3、2、1！”

"Happy New Year!"

"Happy Millennium!"

Higashino sat on the back seat of the car, looked at his watch, and suddenly realized that the year 2000 had arrived.

The new century that I am more familiar with has arrived.

"Happy New Year!"

He said to Torishima Kazuhiko on the side.

Torishima Kazuhiko nodded with a smile, "Happy New Year."

Half an hour later, he was sent to the door of his house by Kazuhiko Torishima.

"It's so polite, and you even sent me back specially."

"This is the editor's responsibility." Torishima Kazuhiko said.

Then he turned and left.

Higashino opened the door with a key, and found that the living room lights were on, and Akemi Akimiya was sitting at the work table, drawing the original manuscript of "Sakura Mission".

Although Sasaki has not informed her of the specific situation, Akemi Akimiya is already working hard.

Hearing the movement, Akemi Akimiya raised her head, and seeing Higashino Hibiki's figure, she was surprised, "Hiroki, you're back."

Higashino nodded, "Well, I'm back."

Akemi Akimiya said: "The temperature of the water in the bathtub is just right."

Higashino couldn't laugh or cry, "I don't like taking baths, so you don't have to bother."

"It's the wife's responsibility."

"But it's too wasteful."

"Well," Akemi Akimiya was a little distressed, "Okay... okay."

She got up, came to Higashino Xiang, sniffed her nose, but she didn't smell the smell of wine, so she nodded in satisfaction.

Recently, I have often heard news that a drunk man fainted on the side of the road and then froze to death.

Tokyo is particularly serious.

"I told you I quit drinking." Higashino said.

Today, the day before the new year, there was a small gathering in the jump editorial department, and Torishima Kazuhiko called Higashino Hibiki.

Kazuhiko Torishima will not be able to stay in Jump for two years, and Higashino has to cherish such a time, so it is rare to go.

Akemi Akimiya nodded slightly, her hair was coiled behind her head, and there were brittle ends dangling on her forehead, "Well, you did a good job."

"And," Higashino continued, "we also have to start preparing for pregnancy."

He couldn't help showing a smile, in the eyes of Qiugong Mingmei, there was a hint of cunning.

"..." Akemi Akimiya was speechless.

"So," Higashino said again, "we have to hurry up!"

He wants to hug Akemi Akimiya.

"You take a shower first."

"Oh, yes."

The charming atmosphere disappeared in an instant.

Higashino walked into the bathroom, Akemi Akimiya's heart was pounding.

She clutched her chest, "Obviously I'm married, why am I still so shy?"

At this moment, the phone rang.

It was obviously after twelve o'clock, and there were still people busy.

"Sister Mingmei! Happy New Year!"

The caller was Nanase Yui, and there was a lot of noise on the side.

"Happy New Year." Akemi Akimiya breathed a sigh of relief.

"I wanted to spend New Year's Eve with you," Nanase sighed, "Unfortunately, I forgot. The food at the New Year's Eve banquet of the Tourism Association is so delicious!"

"It's okay." Akimi Akemi waved her hands, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"Well, that's it." Nanase wanted to hang up the phone.

"Wait," Akemi Akimiya stopped her, and after thinking about it, she said something about "Sakura Mission".

Nanase's first reaction was like this, "What! The heroine is based on me! Hehe, hahahaha."

"What heroine!"

"Is little Uniform crazy?"

"What, it's a manga drawn by sister Mingmei, and the heroine is me."

On the phone, different voices did not ring.

"Hello, is this Mrs. Higashino?" After a while, President Kadoda's voice came.

"It's me, President Kadoda, hello, happy new year."

Akemi Akimiya told the story of "Sakura Mission" again.

"Maybe it will be serialized..." She wanted to get permission from Chairman Kadoda.

"Hahahaha!" Unexpectedly, a burst of angry laughter came from the phone, "My Jianye Mountain is indeed legendary! It can be serialized!"

"That..." Qiugong Mingmei said weakly: "It's just possible!"

"It's definitely possible!" President Kadoda said firmly, "But..."

His voice weakened again, "To paint "Sakura Mission", how much does our association need to contribute... To be honest, the Tourism Association doesn't have much money in its books..."

"Ah?" Akemi Akimiya was shocked.

"100 million! Oh no! 500 million is still available!"

"You misunderstood." Akemi Akimiya said hastily, "Borrowing the story of Jianyeshan, I want to get permission, and I don't need to contribute money."

"Yes! Of course! Mrs. Higashino, you are such a good person!" After thanking President Kadoda, he muttered in a low voice, "I thought there would be an advertisement fee..."

……

Higashino wrapped himself in a bathrobe and walked out of the bathroom.

"Let's have a good fight!"

When he looked up, he saw Akemi Akimiya waving ink.

She lowered her head and said quickly, "Don't bother me, I'm in good shape now, if you still have energy, come and be my assistant."

"Ha... ha... okay..." Higashino shivered in his bathrobe.

……

The next day, Akemi Akimiya's tourism association signed a formal agreement.

She has no worries.

A few days later, the Shueisha New Year's Party was held as scheduled.

This time, Akemi Akimiya still did not accompany Higashi Hibiki to participate.

She was full of confidence, "I will definitely go to the New Year's party next year!"

She wanted to be the manga artist Akemi Akimiya, not Akemi Higashino, or rather, Akino Tori's assistant in the future.

After dark, Higashino came to the familiar hotel.

"It's really easy."

Same place, same decor, hasn't changed in years.

The person in charge today is Sasaki, and he seems extremely busy.

Higashino felt that perhaps Kazuhiko Torishima was training Sasaki Takashi to take over his position as editor-in-chief.

However, he also remembered that Kazuhiko Torishima's next editor-in-chief will be editor Takahashi Toshishang.

"It should be my reason." He squeezed his chin and nodded proudly.

"What's your reason?" Sasaki sneaked in and came to Higashi Hibiki and asked.

"It's a good thing." Higashino replied with a smile.

Takahashi Toshichang will not die suddenly because of the work of the editor-in-chief, and Sasaki can also be promoted early and show his ambitions.

Higashino Hibiki was mysterious, Sasaki didn't mind, he introduced the people beside him, "This is Soma Ichiro, the manga artist I have been in charge of since I first became an editor."

Higashino looked over, and saw that the other party was wearing black-rimmed round glasses, with a thin face and a beard. His whole demeanor was gentle and elegant, and he looked in his 30s.

"Tori Akino-sensei, hello, I am Ichiro Soma, your manga are very interesting, I have learned a lot."

"Mr. Soma, hello."

Higashino shook hands with him.

Seeing that the two of them chatted, Sasaki went back to work.

(End of this chapter)