Full-time cartoonist.

Chapter 252 Kubo and his apprentice and "Save me, Mr. Akino Tori"

"Weekly Shonen Jump" editorial department.

After the editor Takanosu Asada made the phone call, he lay on the backrest and stretched long.

"What's the matter? Asada-kun." Jijiu Bingzi was sorting out the documents and asked casually.

Takanori Asada covered his forehead and replied, "I'm communicating with Kubo-kun about the short story. This guy is too difficult to deal with, and he's so awkward."

Bottle nodded suddenly, "It's Kubo-kun, the author of the cut-in-half manga "Zombie Fan."

After sorting out the documents, he put them in folders, carried a chair, sat next to Asada Takanori, and joked: "You are in charge of the very popular "One Piece" now, and you are trying to contact others. Really Hard."

In the current jump, the only manga that has the potential of "Slam Dunk" is "One Piece".

Oda has a promising future.

Takanori Asada swallowed his saliva, turned sideways cautiously, glanced at Kazuhiko Torishima who was working, and whispered: "Oda-kun is also a weird person, because the serialization meeting failed three times in a row, so the editor-in-chief said, "I'm wrong." It's like that, it's really scary. "

The New Year's party that year had taken him by surprise.

Finding that Kazuhiko Torishima didn't pay attention to him, Takanori Asada breathed a sigh of relief, and then he continued: "But Oda has a great creative talent, and he doesn't really bother about this aspect."

"So, how should I put it, I'm not working hard."

Bottle Jijiu nodded, patted him on the shoulder in admiration, "It really is the editor Asada who is recognized by the editor-in-chief."

"Where is it?" Asada waved his hand.

The bottle continued: "You met Kubo-kun in 96, right?"

At that time, Tite Kubo was still called Noble Kubo, and he serialized the short manga "ULTRA UNHOLY HEARTED MACHINE" in the supplementary issue of Jump in August 1996.

The name of this manga is complicated and it is also a very general work.

The reason why the bottle is so impressive, in addition to the mouth-wrenching name, is also because that issue also has a manga by Eiichiro Oda, "ROMANCN DOWN".

"One Piece" set sail because of this, and Kubo Tairen, who was ranked after Oda, was remembered in the mind of the bottle.

Takashi Asada shook his head. He said, "In the summer of 1995, Kubo-kun contributed to "Hop Step". Although he didn't win an award, I noticed his talent."

Asada was a little proud: "At that time, Kubo's manga plots were mediocre, his drawings were a mess, and even the dialogues were pasted on post-it notes. He was quite unprofessional. However, the lines he set were very unprofessional. It's gorgeous, like poetry, and that hits me."

It is only a matter of time to learn to draw with the techniques of manga, but talent cannot be learned.

Then he contacted Kubo Takeren and taught him how to draw manga.

"Kubo is talented, it would be a pity not to be able to continue drawing manga."

Bottle Jijiu nodded.

He is also doing this kind of work.

Tap the talent of a man who wants to be a manga artist, maybe his next manga will become a hit.

"How about the work Kubo-kun conceived this time?"

"It feels very good." Asada said: "The name of the manga was initially proposed as "BLEACH". The death god Rukia gave the ability to the young Kurosaki Ichigo... Inoue Shiori was killed by his father who became Xu, and Kurosaki Kazu Mamoru and Rukia killed Xu with Zanpakutō, and finally Inoue and Rukia returned to Soul Society."

……

The two of them chatted endlessly.

Kazuhiko Torishima looked at the report and said to himself in surprise, "The sales volume of the 26th volume of "Slam Dunk" is 435 million copies."

This result shocked him.

After the sales of "Slam Dunk" single book broke the record, it was still running wildly all the way, but Torishima Kazuhiko couldn't see its limit.

"It would be nice if Akino Tori didn't finish "Slam Dunk"."

Thinking of this, he lost his spirits again.

"Even if it is 435 million volumes, it won't be long. It's a pity."

……

"Why did you suddenly have 20 more audiences?"

After getting tired, Torishima Kazuhiko called up the results of the last volume of "Slam Dunk" on the computer, and was surprised to find that the short-term sales volume of volume 26 was 25 more than volume 20.

He thought about it and didn't understand it.

"That kid, Akino Tori, can't just brush his grades, right? He entrusted someone else to buy 20 volumes of the booklet."

In Torishima Kazuhiko's mind, an absurd idea couldn't help popping up.

When Sasaki heard this, his face wrinkled into the word "囧".

In order not to make Kazuhiko Torishima think too much, he explained: "It's the viewers who stopped broadcasting the animation of "Slam Dunk". Because they really want to know the plot of the manga later, they couldn't resist buying the booklet."

"There is still this benefit?" Kazuhiko Torishima didn't change his face, he pondered, "In this case, after the end of "Slam Dunk", give Toei the right to rebroadcast "Slam Dunk"..."

Sasaki coughed twice, "But we have already negotiated with Toei, and we will start broadcasting the 10th episode of "Slam Dunk" in early October. Moreover, Toei will not agree to rebroadcast "Slam Dunk" after the comic is over. "Requirements."

After the manga is over, who will watch the anime?

The ratings will be greatly reduced.

"Hey, I was just joking." Torishima Kazuhiko stuck out his tongue.

Sasaki turned sideways speechlessly, holding his glasses and muttering in his heart, "How old are you..."

……

Higashino soon learned of the high sales volume of the single volume of "Slam Dunk". He took a sip of water from the water cup with Sakuragi Flower Road printed on it and nodded with satisfaction.

"That's great, I'm so envious of Mr. Akino Tori." Omori said in a low voice.

The little boy Soma Wugao raised his hand, "I bought it too!"

"Thank you." Higashino said to him.

"Me too! I bought two copies!" Akane Nakajima, a junior high school student, confronted an elementary school student.

Higashino couldn't laugh or cry, touched her small head and said gratefully: "Thank you too."

In mid-July 2000, Higashino still lived in the "Higashiya" house of Akimiya's house, and did not move back to his villa.

That villa has been vacant for more than a year after the renovation, and it can be moved in long ago. Higashino Xi also urged Higashino Hibiki for a long time. She really misses her daughter-in-law.

And it is also convenient to urge the grandson.

Mr. Akimiya, who is highly respected, would not lower his face to do this kind of thing.

However, Higashino's side became busy after Akemi's manga was serialized, and neither of them had time for it.

So we decided to live here first.

Higashino Shio's eagerness can only be postponed for the time being.

……

July is the time when students are on summer vacation.

Soma Ichiro contacted Higashino Hibiki, and said embarrassedly that his nephew wanted to study with Higashino Hibiki for a few days.

He said that Soma Satoru was a good boy and would not disturb Higashino's work.

If anything goes wrong, you can contact him immediately.

Higashino asked him not to be so cautious, and agreed directly.

So for the past few days, Soma Satoru has been in Akino's studio, writing and drawing along with him.

Higashino can't teach him much, he can only cultivate a heart that yearns to become a manga artist.

Just make him more determined.

As for Akane Nakajima, she just coveted Higashi Hibiki's bookshelf.

It was full of manga booklets, which made her feel like a treasure, and she couldn't stop flipping through it in Higashino Hibiki's studio.

At this time, Akane Nakajima was lying on the floor on her side, propping her head with her arms, just like Nobi Nobita, she was leisurely reading the manga, with the frozen orange juice that Akemi Akimiya poured for her.

Soma Satoru looked at Akane Nakajima with disgust, this depraved female junior high school student, which made him no longer yearn for becoming a junior high school student.

If growing up means falling, then he doesn't want to grow up.

"Mr. Bird Akino," Soma Satoru watched Higashino relax, raised his hand and said, "Excuse me, why is this place blank?"

Higashino looked over and saw that it was an original manuscript in the booklet of "Slam Dunk". After Hisashi Mitsui made a three-pointer, there was a blank frame, followed by the cheers of the audience.

"This is blank space," Higashino explained, pointing to the manga. "The meaning of its existence is to give readers time to imagine. It can also exaggerate the atmosphere and brew emotions."

"Mr. Soma, think about it. If it is a coherent plot, wouldn't it be too tight? It will make people breathless?"

Xiang Mawu thought for a while, and suddenly realized, "It really is what the teacher said!"

"Oh!"

He looked at the manga, so he entered the new world.

This was something his uncle hadn't taught him.

"You are still far behind," Akane Nakajima waved her hands lazily, "There are countless skills in manga, and there are things you have to learn."

"Yes." Soma Satoru nodded, "I will study hard."

He took out his notebook and carefully recorded what Higashino Hibiki had just said.

Higashino nodded while watching.

No wonder the teacher likes top students. Children who study hard give him a sense of satisfaction.

As for the other...

When Akane Nakajima watched "The Leader at the End of the Century" and laughed, Higashino walked up to her and tapped her on the head.

"Don't just talk about others, you should also do your summer homework."

What a painting diary.

"No hurry, no hurry." Akane Nakajima said leisurely.

……

In the blink of an eye, it was the end of August.

"Mr. Bird Akino, thank you for your teaching, I have benefited a lot from it."

Soma Satoru bowed seriously with his backpack on his back.

He has been here for two months.

Higashino Hibiki also felt the perseverance of the child Soma Satoru.

He didn't go out to play with his friends. While finishing his summer homework, he tried his best to think about manga, and eagerly learned Hibiki Higashino's experience.

Soma Satoru stood beside his father.

This father, who has been sending Xiang Mawu directly during the summer vacation, and supporting the child's dream, is very remarkable.

"Mr. Bird Akino, I am very grateful for your troubles during this time."

He also bowed in thanks.

Higashino hurriedly helped him up, "It's okay, my side is always the same, and Wu has brought vitality to this place. After that, he will go to school, and I am quite disappointed."

"Tori Akino-sensei!"

Soma Satoru looked at Higashi Higashi with teary eyes, speechless.

Before parting, he said loudly that he would definitely become a cartoonist!

Higashino: "Come on!"

He is particularly pleased with Soma Satoru's hard work and growth.

As for the other...

"What happened!" Akane Nakajima yelled loudly, her tone full of anxiety.

"My diary has not been written yet! More than 30 pages of daily drawing are also blank!"

She squealed like a groundhog.

Mrs. Nakajima on the side had a bad expression.

"Help me! Teacher Akino Bird!" Akane Nakajima saw Hibiki Higashino, as if she had seen Doraemon. She hugged Hibiki Higashino's thigh, wiping her nose and tears, "Use your invincible painter to find a way ah."

"If it was Mr. Akino Tori, he would definitely be able to finish more than 30 paintings in a short period of time."

"No." Higashino resolutely refused, pulled her off her body, and sent her to Mrs. Nakajima.

"What on earth are you thinking? Let me help you draw."

How could Akane Nakajima afford his wages?

"I think you are in a hurry to go to the doctor."

"Thank you." Mrs. Nakajima nodded gently at Higashino Hibiki, then glared at Akane Nakajima with a straight face, "Come home with me!"

"Teacher! Teacher Akino Bird! I want to learn to draw!"

Akane Nakajima struggled constantly, but Higashino acted as if she didn't see it. After saying goodbye to Mrs. Nakajima, she returned home contentedly.

……

When Higashino returned home, Akemi Akimiya was on the phone to communicate with Editor Fukatsu.

"The grade of "Sakura Mission" is very good!" Akemi Akimiya repeated excitedly, and then said loudly: "Ah, I heard that."

"Sakura Mission" has been serialized to the fourth episode, with more than 160 pages of original manuscripts, and the story has already unfolded.

From the heroine's rejection of the king's identity, to her ignorant understanding of Jianye Mountain, and then to her acceptance of this identity, she works hard for the revival of Jianye Mountain's tourism industry.

This set of delicate mental journey, coupled with excellent character settings, has made "Sakura Mission" more and more popular.

Although not as good as "Double-faced Little Witch", it is also a newcomer on "RIBON".

After Yazawa Ai and other powerful cartoonists left "RIBON", "Sakura Mission" retained some readers for them.

The first step of Akemi Akimiya's serialization has been quite successful.

After she hung up, Higashino stepped forward to congratulate her.

Akemi Akimiya smiled happily, but she still said: "I know how much I weigh. "Sakura Mission" is still a long way from "NANA."

In July, Ai Yazawa serialized "NANA" on "Cookie", the story of two girls with the same name.

Higashino is also reading this manga. Although it is a shoujo manga, it is extremely artistic.

There is no pretentiousness of shoujo manga in it, and the portraits of the characters are very three-dimensional. It is a manga that will give you a new experience every time you read it.

This is rare in girl comics. Compared with "Sakura Mission" and "NANA", it is indeed far behind.

"Make progress slowly." Higashino said, "I believe, I believe in you."

"It's really winding." Akemi Akimiya said with a smile, "But thank you."

On the last night of summer vacation, Higashino had a bad face.

Nanase always competed with him for Akemi Akimiya, and kept making phone calls.

Say how many tourists came today, and what are their views on "Sakura Mission".

Akimi listened carefully and wrote it down.

Higashino Hibiki didn't want to bother her anymore.

(End of this chapter)