Full-time cartoonist.

Chapter 255
Akemi Akimiya is going to participate in Shueisha's New Year's party!
Evening, Higashino's house.

She was wearing a beige suit with shoulder pads and small square-toed leather shoes on her feet.

Higashino persuaded her to dress casually, casual clothes are fine, but Akemi Akimiya refused to listen.

"This is my dream for ten years!"

After reading manga, you will want to become a manga artist.

Akemi Akimiya, like most people, began to have a longing for this industry.

The more you can't get it, the more you cherish it.

People like Higashino Hibiki, who have achieved success with ease just by working hard, cannot understand Akemi Akimiya's current mood.

"Oh, that's right." Higashino recalled with his head held high, "Most of the female guests at the Shueisha New Year's party wore evening dresses."

Yingying and Yanyan are very classy.

"Evening dress?" Akimi repeated, after hesitating, she turned and walked into the bedroom.

"Do you have an evening dress?" Higashino was taken aback, he had never seen Akemi Akimiya in evening dress.

"There should be in the closet..." Akimi Akemi's voice came from the bedroom, and after a while, she said in surprise: "I found it!"

The sound of her changing clothes came from the room, Higashino couldn't help thinking about it.

"How do I wear this... It's been a long time since I wore it..." In the bedroom, Akemi Akimiya said in embarrassment.

Higashino asked, "Do you need my help?"

"No." Akemi Qiugong flatly refused, "wait for me."

"Ok."

Higashino Hibiki sat obediently on the sofa, his legs and feet shaking.

"Is this the chest? It's so tight, I need to take off the bra."

"The lower part of my stomach is also tense, am I gaining weight?"

"The back is chilly, so embarrassing."

Higashino gasped, stood up uneasily, and took two steps left and right.

"Do you need my help?" He couldn't help asking again.

"No need," Akemi Akimiya's voice was getting closer, "It's ready."

She walked out the door.

The lights in the living room were shining brightly, Higashino felt dizzy for a while.

Ah, not at all.

Akemi Akimiya is wearing a pink evening dress, with a red lined skirt exposed in the lower half, which is simple and looks majestic.

Her delicate collarbone was exposed, her hair was tied back, and her slender neck was unobstructed.

"How is it?" Akimi asked Higashi Higashi, waving her skirt left and right.

"Very good." Higashino gave a thumbs up.

The evening gown, in particular, was so tight that it hugged her belly, showing off her curvy figure.

Similar to Fubuki in "One Punch Man", it has a plump beauty.

"However, is it too tight?" Higashino asked.

"Yeah," Akemi Akimiya swayed, but her chest was tense. "The buttocks are very uncomfortable. I put in a lot of effort to get it in."

Higashino stared closely, making Akimi shy, "What's wrong?"

"Don't move," Higashino said seriously.

"Yeah." Akimi nodded slightly, lowering her head shyly.

Higashino walked around behind Akemi Akimiya, looked at her white and smooth back, and couldn't help stroking her.

Akemi Akimiya trembled, her body turned pale pink, "Don't touch it."

Higashino Hibiki said with a smile: "It really doesn't suit you, so don't wear it."

Akemi Akimiya felt relieved, "Yeah, after high school, I never wore an evening dress again."

She went back to the bedroom, changed the suit, and put on the lady's suit again.

She walked up to Higashi Higashi with her hair in her hair, and breathed a sigh of relief, "It's much more comfortable."

That evening dress was given by Mr. Akimiya when Akemi was in high school, in order to attend a banquet in the art circle.

After Akemi Akimiya participated twice, she never went there again.

She said her thoughts, "It's a waste of time, and it's kind of boring."

The people at the banquet don't express their thoughts, they wear masks to talk, and everyone is coping and coping.

"I didn't like it very much, and my father didn't let me participate anymore."

She recalled the past, and suddenly found that although Mr. Qiu Gong always had a straight face, he seemed not close to people, and he would not talk to her heart-to-heart.

However, he will always satisfy his own requirements.

"He really can't express." Akimi smiled and shook her head, "It's so awkward."

"Who are you talking about? Dad?" Higashino nodded in agreement, "The time we met at the door of Mr. Toriyama's house, I thought he was a harsh person, but after getting in touch with him a lot, I found that he was only facing his daughter's pursuit. A father who is at a loss for a future he doesn't understand."

"Yes." Akemi Akimiya said, "I understand my father now."

"But you," Akemi Akimiya looked at Higashino angrily, "didn't I look good just now?"

"Very beautiful, like a goddess."

"Then why are you so indifferent?"

"I'm jealous when I think you'll wear it like this at the banquet, and I'm not in the mood to appreciate it." Higashino confessed, "The evening dress is so revealing, and the master can do cupping without taking off your clothes. I don't want other people see."

"That's it, then I forgive you." Akemi Akimiya said with a happy smile, "I won't wear an evening dress anymore."

"You can still wear it," Higashino coughed twice, "I wear it privately between the two of us, and I learned another dance recently..."

Under the light, the two people staggered, and then the light dimmed.

……

December 2001, 1.

It was dark.

Higashino Higashino, who had been busy all day, finally finished today's work.

"I'm sorry, everyone." Higashino said to Omori and Tanaka, "This is this month's salary."

Both of them are 32 yen, daily salary plus fare.

Higashino Hibiki always gave it in advance, and he didn't want to take this matter to heart.

"Teacher, you have worked hard," Tanaka bowed slightly, took the money, took out the money and wrapped it in.

"Thank you, Mr. Akino Tori." Omori smiled and looked very happy, "The rent for this month is finally settled."

He counted it once, and there was no problem, so he put it in his pocket.

"Da Morisan," Higashino frowned, and said, "Don't you have any savings?"

Working 12 days a month, he has a salary of 32 yen, which is almost the same as that of white-collar workers.

At other times, he can also do odd jobs, which is more than most people in Tokyo.

But he was still poor.

"It used to be, but now, hehe." He snickered.

Without explaining, Omori said goodbye to Higashino Hibiki and walked out of the room.

Higashino looked at Tanaka in doubt, "What is he?"

"I don't know either." Tanaka shook his head.

Seeing his dull look, Higashino waved his hand, but Tanaka didn't care and left.

There were only Akemi Akimiya and Hibiki Higashino in the studio.

Shueisha's special car to pick them up is also arriving.

Higashino Hibiki didn't think about it, Omori is a middle-aged man, he knows how to weigh the pros and cons.

Another half an hour later, the driver Tanaka directly called Dongye Hibiki's cell phone.

"Mr. Bird Akino, I'm already downstairs."

"Tanaka-san, I have troubled you again this year."

"That's my job, haha."

Since Higashino signed with Jump, he has participated in every New Year's party, and the driver who picks him up has always been the same person.

After going back and forth, Higashino became familiar with him.

Akemi Akimiya wore a shoulder-padded suit, took the elevator downstairs with Higashino Hibiki and saw Tanaka.

"This is Mr. Akemi Akimiya." Tanaka asked.

His duty this time is to pick up and drop off the two teachers together.

"Well, it's me." Akimi pursed her lips, holding back her excitement.

This was the answer she had thought about for a long time.

Since 1994, Higashino has gone to the Shueisha New Year's Party every time.She watched them off, and now, she was finally going to get in this car.

"Teacher Akimiya, please get in the car." Tanaka bowed slightly and opened the rear door.

On the way to Shueisha New Year's Club Hotel.

Tanaka looked ahead and asked, "Tori Akino-sensei, Akimiya-sensei, what time do you need to arrive?"

Akimi looked at the scenery outside the window, embarrassed.

Higashino Hibiki said to Tanaka: "Just arrive according to the old time."

"Got it." Tanaka nodded.

Higashino closed his eyes, ready to rest.Suddenly, I felt a tingling on one side of my body.

He opened his eyes and turned to find——

"Ha~" Akemi Akimiya blinked her starry eyes, and looked at Higashi Higashi with admiration.

"What... what's wrong?" Higashino Hibiki was puzzled.

"You are so professional in dealing with it!" Akemi Akimiya approached Higashino Hibiki's ear and whispered.

"..." Akemi Akimiya's breath hit Higashino Hibiki's ears, making him feel itchy.

"Xi... get used to it."

"Still amazing."

His wife's admiration made Higashino very comfortable, but it would have been better if it wasn't such a trivial matter.

Higashino looked at her outfit and couldn't help but said, "You still wear this outfit."

"Be more formal." Akemi Akimiya sat upright and nodded.

She turned sideways slightly, and took out a piece of paper on which it was written.

"I'm meeting you for the first time. I'm Akemi Akimiya, who started serializing "Sakura Mission" in May. Please give me your advice..."

Higashino's eyes widened for a moment.

She was so serious, I cried to death.

"We met for the first time..." Akemi Akimiya whispered earnestly.

Higashino noticed that Mr. Tanaka in the driver's seat raised his mouth and smiled gently.

"It's... a bit shameful." Higashino couldn't help but sigh.

……

On New Year's Eve, there were very few vehicles on the road. After more than 40 minutes, the Dongye couple arrived at the New Year's party.

There are black vehicles everywhere here, and the road is lined with bright lights, highlighting the luxurious atmosphere.

Akemi Akimiya was very decent at this time, and got out of the car indifferently.

After leaving Tanaka, Higashino led Akemi Akimiya into the hotel with ease.

"Tori Akino-sensei, Akimiya-sensei."

At the gate, Editor Yahagi nodded in greeting.

"Mr. Yahagi." Higashino nodded.

"It's the first time we met, I am..." Akemi Akimiya subconsciously said a combo.

Higashino patted her on the back, and she woke up like a dream, "Editor Yahagi, long time no see."

……

Walking into the hall, seeing the crowds of people and people in the industry gathering and chatting everywhere, Akemi Akimiya widened her eyes, "Wow, wow, wow, wow."

Many well-known cartoonists in the industry made her lose her language ability for a while.

"Tori Akino-sensei!"

After Higashino Hibiki appeared, many people gathered around.

"The painting of "Slam Dunk" is really good. It makes my blood boil. I want to play two basketballs when I am in my 40s."

"Tori Akino-sensei, do you have an idea of ​​selling game copyrights? "Slam Dunk" is very suitable for making basketball games."

"Mr. Bird Akino, our club is making a game, and I would like to invite you to draw the original painting of the protagonist group. Do you have time?"

Akemi Akimiya watched this scene in astonishment.

After Higashino appeared, he immediately became the center of the audience.

The cartoonists she admired were also looking at Higashino.

"It turns out that Hibiki will be like this in the New Year."

For a moment, all her previous tension and anxiety were swept away.

"Who is this?" Someone noticed Akemi Akimiya and asked.

Higashino replied: "This is Mr. Akemi Akimiya, who started serializing "Sakura Mission" in May, and is also my wife."

He put Akimiya Akemi's identity as a manga artist first, and the person who asked said knowingly, "Mr. Akimiya Akemi, hello."

Akimi Akemi smiled and said, "Hello."

……

"You have worked so hard."

After Higashino's social interaction, Akemi and Akimiya came to Akimoto's side, and Akimoto looked at Higashino with sympathy.

"Yes." Higashino echoed, "It's harder than drawing manga."

"That's over." Akimoto shook his head.

In 2001, "Oolong Police Station" was still serialized in an orderly manner.

"Drawing manga is still very scary." Manga civil servant - Akimoto Osamu said so.

"By the way, who is this?" He looked at Akemi Akimiya and asked.

Higashino replied again.

"It's really beautiful. In comparison, you, Bird Akino..."

"We are talented and beautiful."

"Ha ha."

Higashino Hibiki and Akimoto Ji talked and laughed happily.

Akemi Akimiya couldn't help but said: "Mr. Akimoto Osamu, hello, I have been reading your manga since I was a child. I am really happy to see you."

In 1976, Akimoto Osamu began to serialize "Oolong Police Station", which is also a childhood memory of many Japanese.

"Mr. Akimiya, hello." Akimoto said hello to Akemi Akimiya seriously, without the airs of a top manga artist.

"The manga you drew is "Sakura Mission." He thought about it, "I haven't read it, but I heard that it is very popular among girls, so I can continue to draw it."

"Thank you, Teacher Akimoto." Akemi Akimiya bowed and thanked.

Next, Higashino took Akemi Akimiya to meet many people.

Yoshihiro Togashi and Hirohiko Araki are all cartoonists of the older generation.

Togashi Yoshihiro was a little cautious and didn't say much.

As a senior, Hirohiko Araki taught Akemi a lot in detail.

Tonight, Akemi Akimiya's dream came true.

She participated in Jump's New Year's party, and as a cartoonist, she met many seniors.

The longing for a long time has finally come true.

In the corner of the crowd, there was a fat young man wearing sunglasses, looking at the scene indifferently.

"That one is Mr. Akino Bird, he is really busy."

At this time-

"Eh? Kubo-kun, are you wearing sunglasses at night?" Editor Asada passed by and asked concerned: "Why are you sitting here alone? Aren't you going to say hello to senior?"

"No need." Kubo replied.

　Thanks for the reward from Ashes of Phoenix.

　　I am also reading the lol article of a friend I know, the protagonist is pretty good.It is a clear stream in the lol text.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)