Full-time cartoonist.

Chapter 365 Higashino and his wife are working hard

Akimiya Akemi's dream is to become a cartoonist, for which she has put in a lot of effort and failed again and again.

After "Sakura Mission" ended, her obsession was eliminated.

After that, she became pregnant with Miku Higashino, and never talked about creating new works. She focused on taking care of her family and working as an assistant to Hibiki Hibiki.

Time passed by. During this period, Higashino Hibiki drew two comics, "Death Note" and "Puella Magi Madoka Magica." In 2005, when Higashino Hibiki asked her, "Have you ever thought about starting to draw comics again?"

Akimiya Akemi was stunned.

Time is a very scary thing. In four years, Akimiya Akemi became a good wife and mother, and a good helper to Hibiki Higashino. She forgot about herself who had dreams.

"It would be great to draw comics."

Higashikata saw her smiling and saying this to herself.

……

"Toriakino-sensei! Ah! Ah! Ah!"

At the entrance of the villa, Higashino Hibiki and Akimiya Akemi were sitting on chairs enjoying the winter sunshine while discussing the storyboard of "Dream Eaters".

Then a shrill scream was heard.

The dogs around were startled and started barking in unison.

The visitor is Yoshida Koji, who has been busy teaching Yashiro Nari recently, so he doesn't know about Tori Akino's future serialization in "Weekly Youth Jump".

He was also proud to discover potential newcomers. It was during Ping Yoshijiu's narration that he learned the shocking news.

"what?"

Yoshida Koji was completely stunned.

He couldn't wait to get off work and rushed directly to Tori Akino's studio.

Along the way, I was thinking, should I ask for a job transfer?Work in the Youth Jump editorial department,
When he arrived near Higashino's house, he finally couldn't hold back his emotions and started shouting to vent his anger.

"So the protagonist started drawing comics because of the girl he likes?"

When Akimiya Akemi asked Hibiki about the plot of "Dream Eaters", she was interrupted by Yoshida Koji.

The barking sounds provoked by Yoshida were endless, making Hibiki dizzy.

He explained in detail, "This is the introduction. The most important thing is that Mashiro loves comics."

Then he stood up and looked at the door. Yoshida Koji stumbled into Higashino Hibiki's sight.

Dong Yexiang shouted loudly, "What are you barking at?"

"Huh?" Feeling sad and full of melancholy, Yoshida Koji wanted to question Higashino Hibiki, but also wanted to say goodbye properly.

He had mixed feelings in his heart. He was sad and thinking about farewell. He had to talk about the relationship for many years and looked back on the past years when they first met. All of them were choked in his stomach by Hibiki Higashikata's words and turned into bitter wine.

"Teacher...you scolded me too much..." Yoshida was about to cry.

"Ah, I'm sorry," Higashikata pointed aside, "I didn't say it to you, I meant it to the neighbor's dog. You came at the right time."

He waved, "I just have a new work, come and take a look."

Yoshida said sourly: "Aren't you going to publish the manga in Weekly Youth Jump? I can't read it. We're not in the same department and it's easy to cause trouble."

Seeing his awkward look, Higashino Hibiki was as angry as if he had eaten the original nine-turn large intestine.

He gritted his teeth, "This is another comic to be submitted to "Shounen Jump"!"

"Hey! Really!" Yoshida, who was awkward just now, is now extremely excited.

He even wanted to jump.

"Where is it? Let me take a look!"

Hibiki Hibiki submitted articles to two editorial departments, and Yoshida was excited enough without pulling down the boy jump.

He is not Lin Daiyu, and he will not ask, "Is it just for me?" Niao Qiuye still remembers Jump and remembers himself, and he is satisfied.

……

"Is it a story about two teenagers working together to draw comics? Hmm... it sounds like a niche comic."

"Decided to draw this?"

He moved a stool and sat across from Higashino and his wife.Then he looked at Higashino Hibiki and Akimiya Akemi who was painting.

"I think it's very good." Akimiya Akemi raised her head, revealing her slender neck, "It feels very immersive."

She saw her own shadow in the outline of the story told by Hibiki Higashino.

"The results of "Dream Eater" will naturally not reach the heights of "Death Note", but," Hibiki Higashino said, "There will always be new people who want to become cartoonists. It is actually quite good to educate them about it."

For example, Sōma Satoru is in junior high school.

And Higashino Hibiki’s thousands of readers.

In the letters they sent to Hibiki Higashino, many people told them about their dream of becoming a cartoonist.

They have no direction and don't know what to do.

Often in vain.

Hibiki Higashino remembers a person who said he wanted to draw the "Spirit of the Game" about shogi after watching "The Soul of the Game". However, until now, Hibiki Higashino has never seen such a work.

"Well, what the teachers said makes sense, let's start drawing the storyboard." Yoshida pinched his chin and approved of "Dream Eater", "But, teacher, can you draw me? If that's the case A cold and perceptive character, like Light Yagami who didn't pick up the "Death Note". "

"Okay." Higashikata smiled.

……

"Dream Eater" Hibiki Higashino will modify some content.

For example, the second half of Nakai Yoshiro's story.

He didn't know what the big and small groups were thinking, and they portrayed this hard-working person who still had passion as a buffoon.

As far as the content of the comic is concerned, it's completely unnecessary.

A plot was added in the early stage. Mashiro Takashi admired the book of "Dragon Ball" after seeing it. While yearning for Toriyama Akira, he had the idea of ​​becoming a cartoonist.

This is to increase the sense of immersion.

When readers watch "Dragon Ball", many people will have this thought.

Imagine creating a wonderful comic world just like Akira Toriyama.

Higashino Hibiki is Akira Toriyama's apprentice, so resources in this area must be utilized as much as possible.

Copyright infringement or something like that, just act coquettishly to the teacher, no problem.

The time has come to March.

Hibiki Higashino and Akimiya Akemi are busy.

One person has to write storyboards, and the other person has to draw character designs and collect materials.

Higashino Mirai was grinding aside, thinking about "Mom" from time to time, and wanted Akimiya Akemi to play games with him.

But his mother, who was focused on her work, only gave half of Higashino Mirai's face, the brush in her hand was flying, and she didn't pay any attention to him.

The child cried and looked at Higashino Hibiki aggrievedly.

Hibiki Hibiki was distressed when writing storyboards, even though he still remembered the general plot of "Dream Eaters".But the storyboard still needs to be written well so that readers can understand it and see it clearly.

The same story, whether the storyboard is excellent or not, will bring readers very different feelings.

Storyboarding is a major factor in the success of "Dragon Ball".

Seeing that his parents ignored him, Higashino Mirai's legs clicked and he ran to the kitchen, hugging his grandma's calf and crying.

"Mom, Dad, they don't care about the future."

He wanted grandma to teach Wangzai and his wife a lesson.

"How could this be?" Dong Yexi frowned.

"Yeah!" Future nodded heavily and smiled.

Dong Yexi squatted down and touched Future's head, "Mom and dad are working seriously. Future can play alone, so don't disturb them anymore."

"Ah..." Future opened her mouth wide, looked at grandma, and burst into tears.

……

"Puella Magi Madoka Magica" is almost in production and will be broadcast on TV Asahi in a month's time, in April.Advertisements are everywhere.

While having dinner in the afternoon, Mirai watched the cute magical girls on the TV series and clapped excitedly.

Miku Higashino particularly likes the gorgeous transformation scenes of the PV clips and the cute battle scenes like fairy tales.

The ribbon in Tomoe Mami's hand was flying, and she said with a smile: "Tori Akino's future masterpiece "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" will be broadcast on April [-]st. Remember to watch it."

Mirai Higashino pointed to the TV and said, "Mom, I want to watch this in the future."

"We have to wait a while," Akimiya Akemi wiped his mouth.

Higashino Hibiki said: "I like it very much in the future. Dad will watch it with you then."

"Hmm!" Mirai Higashino stared closely at the TV, not wanting to let go of the details even if it was an advertisement.

Ichiro Higashino was very surprised, "This animation is going to be broadcast, so fast."

"Because it's Hibiki's manga." Akimiya Akemi said. She looked at Hibiki Higashino, "Are you going to Madhouse?"

"I have to go there," Higashino Hibiki pawed some rice into his mouth, "The first and second episodes of "Madoka" have been produced, and Director Araki invited me to watch it."

"Naoki Hansawa", "Dream Eater", and "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" animations are all concentrated together. Hibiki Higashino hasn't been so busy in a long time.

……

The next day, at 9 o'clock, the editor of Youth Jump arrived.

The editor's name is Gomochi, and he is a veteran of Youth Jump. He has been working as a Youth Jump editor for seven or eight years.

Tanaka Jun put him in charge of Higashino Hibiki, and it took a lot of thought.

"Tori Akino-sensei, "Naoki Hansawa" has passed the serialization meeting, and the first episode will be published on April [-]th."

"Weekly Youth Jump" is released every Thursday.

"Naoki Hansawa" happened to be the first to appear in the magazine after April.

In this batch, "Naoki Hansawa" is the first new manga to be published.

The comics of the same period can only be behind "Naoki Hansawa".

"Excuse me, Township Editor." Dong Yexiang nodded and brought tea, "I have to ask you to find an assistant for me."

Tori Akino Studio is recruiting assistants again.

Those people in the past left the industry or became cartoonists. Hibiki Higashino asked his editor to find assistants.

"This is my duty." Xiang nodded.

……

He communicated with Hibiki Higashikata for a long time and properly communicated the previous plot of "Hansawa Naoki" before returning to the editorial department.

"How are you doing, Go-san?" Colleagues surrounded him and asked hurriedly: "What kind of person is Mr. Tori Akino?"

"The top manga artist in "Weekly Shōnen Jump" is also so young. Isn't he very proud of his talent? Is it difficult to get along with him?"

Xiang shook his head in distress. He was a mature and prudent man. What would Mr. Tori Akino think when his colleagues heard these words?
"Teacher, he is very kind. He has always discussed the plot with me on an equal footing. How can you say that? I should have seen him at the New Year's party."

Someone said: "He's always chatting with the jump cartoonists."

Someone nodded, "I always feel like he looks down on young jump."

"You guys are really... super sensitive."

……

Taking advantage of the fact that there was still some time before the serialization of "Hanzawa Naoki", Higashino Hibiki brought Akimiya Akemi to Tanakusa City, Saitama Prefecture.

This city is right next to Tokyo and can be reached by subway, which won’t take long.

The story background of "Dream Eaters" is set here.

They need to take a picture of the street.

Another point is that Higashino Hibiki is going to meet an old friend, Yoshii Sanhisa, who is engaged in the banking industry.

The Yoshii family is here, a wealthy family in Gucao City.

Tanakusa Regional Bank is also a property of the Yoshii family.

The original teacher of "Naoki Hansawa" once worked in the banking industry and knows a lot of inside stories, so the plot he drew is very realistic.

It cannot be said that Higashino Hibiki has no knowledge in this area, it can only be said that it is better than nothing.

Drawing the question will make others laugh.

Now it can be considered as a last resort.

"Higashino-kun! Long time no see!"

Yoshii Sanjiu was very surprised to see Higashino Hibiki.

He received a call from Hibiki Higashino yesterday and was looking forward to this meeting.

It was the last time we met.

It's been several years anyway.

Only then did he notice Akimiya Akemi.

"Mr. Akimiya...Mrs. Higashino, hello."

Akimiya Akemi nodded, "Hello, Akihisa-kun."

Hibiki looked at him, and finally focused on the top of his head, "Where's your blond hair? And...have you lost your hair?"

Yoshii Shan was embarrassed for a long time.

"Blonde hair would give people an immature impression, and my subordinates would not respect me, so I dyed it black. As for hair loss..." He moved the thinning hair on his head, "The banking industry is under great pressure, especially in the economic downturn. Now……"

"That's right! Please come in."

……

Hibiki entered this luxurious villa. In terms of style, it was much more exaggerated than Higashino's house.

The decoration is like a five-star hotel, but it doesn't feel like a home.

Yoshii Yamahisa shook his head helplessly, "The banking industry needs to show its strength to customers."

They sat on the sofa and Hibiki put down the gift.

"I opened it and read it."

Akimiya Akemi said: "Please."

After opening the gift box, Yoshii Yamahisa's eyes lit up, "Oh! It's the dessert from the school store! I've wanted to eat it for a long time!"

"Higashino-kun, you are so thoughtful!"

This is not only delicious food, but also a reminiscence of beautiful memories from college.

Higashikata said casually: "Mingmei wants to eat, so I brought you a portion."

"Eh? Didn't you bring it just for me?"

Higashino Hibiki asked: "Is it necessary to bother so much?"

Take a bus from Meguro Ward to Nerima Ward and enter Musashino Art University, just for these desserts?
Only his wife is worthy of Hibiki doing this.

"That's right." Yoshii rubbed the back of his head and laughed.

"It's great. We have seen each other after a long time, and our relationship is still the same as before."

He was worried because he and Hibiki Hibiki had become estranged from each other because they hadn't seen each other for a long time.If you don't know what to say and are reserved, that would be too sad.

After the three of them finished their desserts, they talked about many past memories.

About high school, about college.

Hibiki asked Yoshii Sanku, "How are you and Takagi-senpai doing? Are you getting married?"

"It will take some time. She doesn't want to get married yet."

After Japanese women get married, their careers will be greatly affected.

(End of this chapter)