Full-time cartoonist.

Chapter 322 Magical Girl
"Kawashita-sensei, Toriakino-sensei said that he likes your comics the most!"

In Kawashita Mizuki's studio, Hoshino Katsura draws comics.After becoming an assistant, she realized that her previous thoughts were too simple.

Drawing comics is not only a creative work, but also a physical activity.

There are many details required, which people who have never drawn comics cannot imagine. This is also a threshold for becoming a cartoonist. There are many people who have this dream, but are hindered by the links they do not understand.

"It would be great if there was a work that taught everyone how to draw comics." Katsura Hoshino occasionally thinks like this, "But such comics would be boring."

She lowered her head to draw the background, and it didn't take long for her to draw the strawberry panties.

Kawashita Mizuki's brushstrokes are light and elegant, but the weekly comics are too hard, and the assistants always have to bear part of the main work.

When he heard Tori Akino, Hoshino Katsura raised his head and listened carefully.

"It's great that Tori Akino-sensei likes "Strawberry 100%"." Mizuki Kawashita cheered, "Although I already knew it, I was still very touched when I heard this."

Kawashita Mizuki used to draw shoujo manga, but even after turning thirty, she still had no success.

After entering shonen comics, the serialized works were quickly cut in half.

She was confused for a while, and in 2002, at the suggestion of her editor, she painted "Strawberry 100%" with a campus as the background and love as the center.

This comic has been serialized for a year and a half. It is a fairly popular comic on Jump, but it is still too far from its peak.

In the comic store, seeing boys buying single volumes made Mizuki Kawashita happy.

Now that he has been recognized by the top cartoonist in the industry, Mizuki Kawashita, who has been working diligently on creation, feels extremely happy.

"By the way, you know," she whispered, "since Mr. Tori Akino's show was broadcast, the ranking of Xiaozheng of "Strawberry 100%" has risen by two places, reaching eighth place!"

"Congratulations, teacher!"

“‘Strawberry 100%’ can finally shine!”

This work features female characters with different personalities and unique love values.

Under the delicate brushwork of Kawashita Mizuki, the emotions of the protagonist are intertwined, and the collision of dreams and reality is really wonderful. The assistants feel the charm while painting, and they will also be happy for Kawashita Mizuki.

"thank you all."

Looking at the radiant Mizuki Kawashita, Katsura Hoshino was a little jealous and a little timid. She didn't know if she could draw comics that everyone would like, just like the teacher in front of her.

It's seven o'clock in the afternoon, and the day's work is over.

Hoshino Katsura put on his backpack and was ready to go home.

"Wait a minute," Kawashita Mizuki stopped her, "Want to stay and play games or sing together?"

None of the other assistants left, looking at Hoshino Katsura expectantly.

"Sorry, I have to draw comics when I get home." Hoshino Katsura lowered his head and said timidly.

"It's ok."

The room was filled with cheers of fun. Hoshino Katsura looked back, shook his head and went home.

……

"Although there is bitter melon in it, it also contains fish."

Time came to July, and Higashino Mirai was nine months old. Although he could not speak yet, he could already express his attitude clearly.

"Da da!"

The complementary food that Higashino Hibiki sent over was severely rejected by him.

Although he was still a baby, his arms were surprisingly strong. Hibiki didn't dare to use force and froze.

"Haha." Akimiya Akemi covered her mouth and snickered, "I'll do it."

She had also prepared complementary food early, which was baked biscuits with vegetables and shrimp in them, suitable for babies.

She squeezed Dongye Hibiki away and fed the child with an "ah" sound.

"Haha." The baby smiled happily and ate sweetly.

"I really don't know how to appreciate it," Higashikata curled his lips and stuffed the food he made into his mouth, "It's so delicious..."

His face darkened, and his chewing movements slowed down.

Bitter, fishy, ​​and unpalatable.

Dong Yexiang looked at the food supplements at hand and became confused.

"Don't throw it away, you have to finish it obediently." Akimiya Akemi said to Hibiki Higashikata without looking back.

"It's so delicious, I won't throw it away." Dongye Xiang said with a bitter face, eating up the "delicious food" one bite at a time.

Fortunately, the child had a small appetite and didn't have much complementary food, so Hibiki didn't vomit it out.

He rubbed his stomach, still feeling frightened.

……

"Tori Akino-sensei," Hibiki Higashino had just finished his ordeal when the phone in the living room rang. After he answered the call, he found that it was Kaneko Shusuke, "I'm sorry to bother you."

Higashino Hibiki smiled bitterly, "Director Kaneko, I wish you had called earlier."

He might as well have an excuse.

"Then now?"

"It's okay, what's the matter?"

The production of "Death Note" is about to be completed. The film was produced from the beginning of the year to July. The final work arrangements are post-production special effects and editing with the director.

"Would you like to take a look?"

"It's up to you to arrange it." Higashino Hibiki looked back at his wife, "I don't have any objections."

"Okay, thank you for your trust."

Shusuke Kaneko hung up the phone.

Hibiki Higashino still hopes that after the film production is completed, he can take a look at this work from the perspective of the audience.

……

"Teacher Kawashita, thank you for taking care of me during this time."

“You have to work hard for the ‘Golden Future Cup’. "

"……Yes."

Hoshino Katsura learned a lot from Kawashita Mizuki.

She became more confident about the painting of the exorcist story "Zone".

An assistant heard about the "Golden Mirai Cup" and later realized, "Ah, it's already July, I don't have time to draw the works participating in the "Golden Mirai Cup"! "

Another assistant comforted her, "It's impossible to get selected anyway."

"Yes, with so many people participating, the chance of winning is too low."

The assistants started to play around minding their own business.

On the way home, Hoshino Katsura's nails dug into her white palms.

"I want to be selected! Definitely!"

……

"Ha ha ha ha."

"It looks good."

In the living room, Akimiya Akemi and Higashino Mirai were playing around and watching "Cardcaptor Sakura" on TV.

"The key contains dark power. Reveal your true divine power. According to the contract, Sakura orders you to lift the seal!"

Sakura began to fight with the wind cards. This cool TV picture made Miku Higashino giggle.

Although he couldn't understand it, he just wanted to watch the excitement.

"Magical girl." Hibiki thought while holding his chin.

"Do you miss Takeuchi-sensei?" Akimiya Akemi asked him with a smile.

The most famous magical girl work is "Sailor Moon".

"What are you thinking!" Hibiki sweated on his forehead, "Of course not, I just have an idea for a new work."

"Hey! Really?" Akimiya Akemi was very surprised. She put down Higashino Mirai, moved to Hibiki, and asked expectantly, "What kind of comic is it?"

"It's just a thought," Higashikata said helplessly. "Tell me about this idea."

"Okay," Higashino sighed, "If you think of today's magical girls, they are all cute and cute.

But Magical Girl is, after all, a combat-type work, and Sakura will always encounter danger, but it is packaged in a relaxed style.

It might be nice to draw a manga that truly reflects the darkness of magical girls. "

After finishing his sentence, he asked: "What do you think of this idea?"

"You broke the girl's beautiful fantasy, you are such a bad guy!" Akimiya Akemi refuted, "You really drew too many "Death Notes"."

She pointed at Hibiki Hibiki, who drew "Death Note".

but……

"It seems very interesting." She said, "Quickly draw it and let me see it!"

"Women are really fickle." Hibiki Higashi shook his head, "Let's wait for a while, there is still the matter of the "Golden Mirai Cup". "

Akimiya Akemi sighed, "Then I can only wait any longer."

The two of them chatted for a long time, and the baby felt forgotten. He opened his mouth in grievance and cried loudly, "Wow!"

Hibiki walked over and hugged Miku Higashikata, pinched his nose, "Crying and crying, I will scare you in the future!"

"Really." Akimiya Akemi pushed Hibiki, "You're arguing with a baby."

"Come on, mommy hug."

"Mom...Mom..." Little Future said intermittently.

Akimiya Akemi's mouth opened wide. She and Hibiki looked at each other, excited, "I will call you mom in the future!"

"Why not dad!" Higashikata was angry and pointed at himself, "Dad - dad - come on, call daddy."

Under Hibiki Hibiki's expectant eyes, Higashino Mirai opened his mouth, "Sakura-chan..."

Hibiya Hibiki was about to cry. It turned out that in the baby's eyes, he didn't have a sense of existence as an animated character.

"I like magical girls so much, I'll let you see all of them from now on!" He gritted his teeth.

……

There was a new work, but Hibiki Higashino didn’t tell Koji Yoshida.

Yoshida-kun is very proud to have Hoshino Katsura as a newcomer.

Compared to the old cunning Togashi and Tori Akino, Hoshino Katsura is easy to control.

Katsura Hoshino wants to draw "Continue" about zombies?Yes, but you must draw the "Zone" first.

The deadline for the "Golden Future Cup" is only one month. Even if "Zone" is completed, she will not have time to draw "Continue" to participate in the grand prize.

"Hmph," proudly Yoshida Koji hummed softly.

Tori Akino wants to rest, so he can dig out a youthful version of Tori Akino. Mirai can still be controlled by him.

Onishi Heihe glanced at him carefully.

"So proud? It seems that Yoshida's work as a new manga artist is likely to be selected for the Golden Mirai Cup..."

He began to worry about Hideaki Sorachi.

In the past few days, the comic he had been talking about with Sorachi, called "All Things House Gin", was finally finished.

This is a comedy-style work that fully utilizes Sorachi’s talent for lines.

Master House, Shinsengumi, Tenjin, Edo Period...

The blending of these elements gives Sorachi a lot of creative space.His talent amazed Onishi.

His choice was indeed correct. The rough stone excavated that time was indeed shining brightly after being polished.

The current "All Things House A Yin" is quite mature compared to other participating short comics.

Thinking of this, Onishi began to feel confident, let's just get the crown and be selected!

He glanced at Yoshida Koji. If you are proud now, you will cry in the future.

Yoshida felt his gaze and stared at it. The two people's fighting spirit collided through their eyes, like electric welding, sparks flew everywhere!

Aida Soichi on the side carefully moved his stool and did not enter the game.

"You guys fight and forget about me."

However, the comic that can be selected must be the work of Akira Amano that he is responsible for - "Tutor".

……

Aida's appearance was seen in the eyes of Bo Ping and Sasaki.

Bo Bo lowered his head and said with a smile: "A "Golden Future Cup" has set everyone on fire. Editor-in-Chief, your choice is right. "

"Well," Sasaki nodded, "I'm starting to look forward to it too."

What works will be produced in the hands of these editors who refuse to admit defeat?

"It'll be fun."

……

Yoshida and Onishi's eyes met, and Yoshida was defeated first. The landline phone on his desk rang, forcing him to move his eyes to answer it.

"Hello, what's the matter?" He asked, holding the microphone in one hand and rubbing his eyes with the other.

"Mr. Omori said that he has contacted you in advance." The customer service in the lobby said, "Submit for the "Golden Future Cup". "

"Yes, please ask him to wait a moment." Yoshida Koji said complicatedly.

The boomerang he threw back then was finally going to hit him.

……

In the waiting room No. [-], Dasen waited anxiously.

If he wants to submit a manuscript, the most suitable candidate is of course the editor Koji Yoshida, whom he often contacts.

In Tori Akino's studio, they couldn't see each other when they looked up.

This teacher's licking dog is a very good editor and may give me good opinions.

"Boom bang."

There was a knock on the door and Yoshida was already at the door.

"Please come in," Omori said.

Yoshida walked in. He adjusted himself and smiled heartily, "Mr. Omori, long time no see."

"haven't seen you for a long time."

The two of them shook hands, and Omori handed over the manuscript, "Please, Editor Yoshida."

"This is my job," Koji Yoshida opened the document bag, took out the manuscript, and took a look at the familiar yet unfamiliar manuscript.

"Mr. Omori's painting skills are as good as ever."

Among the works submitted for the "Golden Future Cup", there is no painter better than Omori so far.

And it can be seen that Omori works hard.

The first page of the original manuscript has a beautiful style. At the same time, Omori used a lot of pen and ink to outline a comic that is full of details and requires a lot of work.

Just relying on paintings can attract a lot of votes.

After Yoshida praised it, he looked at it seriously.

After 5 minutes, he put down the manuscript.

Omori was very frightened. Yoshida ended the 49-page content in 5 minutes?

Is it because you don’t approve of your own comics?

He was hit hard.

"Mr. Omori," Yoshida rubbed his brows. He was still traumatized by the "battle" with Onishi just now. He said tiredly, "This is a highly completed manga."

Of course it's very high. He participated in the entire creation of this comic.

(End of this chapter)