Full-time cartoonist

Chapter 99 I'm Better Than Akira Toriyama

"This is actually a new work by Masashi Kishimoto." Higashino was surprised.

But think about it again, if you serialize on Jump, you will always meet these people.In the future, there may be Kubo Tairen, Xu Feigang, Yabuki Kentaro, etc., who are legendary figures in the minds of countless people, and it is no big deal.

Higashino calmed down.

He read the comic.

After a while, he shook his head.

Kishimoto's new works are the same as Oda's. Even if they are geniuses, their works at the beginning will not be exciting.

The story is average, the artistry is average, and the rhythm is average. What is commendable is that the lighting and perspective are good.

This happens to be the worst part of Oda.

Kishimoto is an art major, so that's normal, a professional is a professional after all.

The story is very simple, that is, the heroine is kidnapped by the bad guy, and the hero broke out and solved the bad guy.

The style of the painting looks a bit dark, no wonder Higashino only thought it was familiar, and he didn't remember whose work it was for a long time.

"Among all the manga, this one is pretty good," Higashino said.

The tall inside the short.

Sasaki glanced at it and nodded, "I've read this one too. The author's artistry is pretty good among newcomers, and there is no obvious disadvantage."

"Then choose him first."

When Oda saw the name on the cover, his eyes widened. It turned out to be the work of his fellow artist.

Not only was it shortlisted for the Manga Awards, but it even won an award!

"Maybe the future will be my rival," he thought.

Oda's gaze was ready to move, he wanted to take a look.

Higashino discovered this in time, "You go to draw manga, what are you doing standing here?"

Very dignified, drove him away.

"Yes, Mr. Akino Tori." Oda left regretfully.

Afterwards, Higashino watched other works.I didn't find a familiar name, so I chose a few works with bright spots.

Evaluated one by one.

The first must be Masashi Kishimoto's "Robot".

Sasaki handed him the evaluation form.

Since it is an evaluation of newcomers, it should not be too harsh.

Higashino gave Higashino 3 stars in several very general aspects.

In terms of painting, considering the skill is good, I gave it four stars.

It looks average, compared with most of the 2 stars on other works, it has already given enough face.

As for the evaluation, Higashino wrote it on the kraft paper cover of the work.

"It looks like a work I painted for myself, so I should consider it more from the reader's point of view.

The picture is a bit dark, please adapt to the style of jump.

Painters still need more training. "

No good reviews, all suggestions.

Higashino breathed a sigh of relief after finishing the evaluation of other works.

It took more than an hour, and this job is not easy.

"Thank you, Mr. Akino Bird."

After Sasaki looked it over, he packed it up.

"It was supposed to ask Mr. Hirohiko Araki to be the judge, and he recommended you to us."

Finally he said.

……

Two weeks have passed since the Go professional exam.

In the six games, Xiaochun lost two and won four.

Sure enough, those who can enter the professional competition have two brushes.

Xiaochun was very nervous. If he lost five more games, he would not have to compete and be eliminated directly.

There are a total of 24 games in this vocational exam, Xiaochun is very dangerous.

The teacher who maintained order looked at Xiaochun and knew that he basically had no chance.

Judging from his experience, in more than 20 games, the three who can become professional chess players can only lose four games at most.

There's no way he's going to lose just two of his remaining eighteen games.

so many years.He has seen many lost, even desperate chess players, crying and moaning.

But still feel sorry for them.

Xiaochun sat on the opponent's seat, looked at the person opposite him, and immediately lowered his face.

The boy with a bright smile was Odagiri who beat him by two matches in the qualifying rounds.

"Uncle Xiaochun, hello."

"Hello."

He still lost this game, and he lost faster than before.

Before, I felt that I could win by working hard, but this time I was desperate, and I couldn't see the chance of winning at all.The gap between the two sides is growing.

"I lost." Xiaochun said disappointedly.

……

Kyushu Sangyo University, Masashi Kishimoto of the Art Department of the Faculty of Art, had just returned to the dormitory when he heard the building manager say to him.

"I have your letter."

Kishimoto was looking forward to the news of one thing so much that he couldn't sleep at night because of the expectation.

Hearing this sentence, my heart pounded, and I felt that the whole world was shaking.

After receiving the letter, he looked at the unit that sent it, and it turned out to be Shueisha.

Carefully packing up the thick letter, he returned to his single-room dormitory.

"Won the Shueisha HOP STEP award!" Seeing these words, he read out excitedly, jumping up and down happily in the room of about 5 ping.

"I'm making my debut as a cartoonist!"

He really wanted to strike while the iron was hot and create another work as soon as possible.

When he was a child, he saw the "Dragon Ball" animation, and of course fell in love with Akira Toriyama.

Because of Akira Toriyama, he read works such as "Fist of the North Star" and "Muscular Man", and became addicted to the comic world of Jump.

Then I want to become a manga artist.

He started drawing comics when he was in high school, but he was criticized badly by his younger brother, and his college classmates also said that the comics he drew were created for himself, so they were very boring and terrible.

Because these college students liked "Soul of Chess" very much, he followed it for a while.

I want to learn the narrative skills of Tori Akino Mirai.

Submitted it afterwards.

Unexpectedly, good news came!
Back then, Akira Toriyama failed to submit his first Grand Prize. I am better than Akira Toriyama!
He was uncontrollably excited.

Until I saw the evaluation of each judge.

"The story is mediocre, and the protagonist's presence is too low."

"The painting style is too dark."

"Painters still have a lot of room for improvement."

"You can learn more from Mr. Shacun Guangming's skills."

The evaluations were very average, which made his fiery heart cool down instantly.

"The me now, still can't."

Even for the authors who have won the highest award for manga newcomers - "Tezuka Award", few of them have the ability to serialize in a short time.

The only person Kishi could think of was Mirai Tori Akino.

I am far behind the other party.

At least it has to reach the level that the other party just serialized.he thinks.

"Keep working hard!" Kishimoto encouraged himself.

Putting the envelope away, he began to work hard for his future.

……

Higashino hates the weather in June!
After getting rid of the filter of "The Garden of Words and Leaves", he will start to face a series of troubles.

The clothes are always dry, and the whole wet room is almost full of hangs.

He still has to worry about the ink getting damp again. If a page of manuscript that he has drawn in two or three hours is accidentally damaged, he really wants to die.

The most troublesome thing is to deal with mold, the dormitory of Musashino Art University is a wooden structure.

These molds are growing wantonly like the U.S. military who discovered oil.

There is a fishy smell everywhere in the room.

He can only deal with it so often.

At the end of June, Higashino had just cleaned up the mold, Higashino was wearing an apron, and his back was sore.

Sasaki came to the door.

He told Higashi Higashino that if he agrees, the second season of Chess Soul can be produced immediately, and it can be broadcast in October this year.

Hearing that he was still on the same team, Higashino readily agreed.

Such a good thing, a fool would refuse.

It's July and Tokyo is really hot.

Fortunately, Higashino always stays in the dormitory and does not need to work in the sun-exposed environment.

He himself is looking forward to this summer very much, and finally he doesn't have to face the annoying rainy weather.

And gradually, summer vacation came.

Higashino went home for a trip, he hasn't been home for a long time.

At the door of the house, Higashino Xi was sprinkling water. When he saw him, he was full of gifts and stepped forward to greet him.

But remembering that he hadn't come home for more than half a year, he hummed, pretended not to see him, wiped his hands on his apron, turned around and walked towards the kitchen.

Higashino hurriedly grabbed her and apologized: "I'm sorry, Mom, I haven't come back to see you for a long time."

He didn't quibble, being busy was one thing, not coming home was another.

Higashino Xi turned his head and ignored him.

Higashino sighed, Higashino's mother is really a very gentle person.

Touching her somewhat rough hands, Higashino handed her a gift bag, which was recommended by Akemi Akimiya for skin care and cosmetics. One set cost 38w yen, equivalent to the monthly income of ordinary people in Tokyo.

Touching Akimiya's smooth face, Higashino felt that this thing should be very useful, so he bought a copy for his mother.

Even with Daiginjo for Higashino Ichiro, he returned home without favoring anyone.

"Ah," Higashino finally spoke, she glanced at the brand in surprise, "Mrs. Kakino next door mentioned this skin care product, and I heard it is very effective."

"Then try it quickly." Higashino took off her apron and hung it on the hook on the wall.

Higashino Shio didn't stop him either, Higashino Hibiki wanted to hold hands and sat down in the living room.

"Forget it, I will study it later."

Higashino Xi put a dozen bottles and cans aside, and didn't blame Dongye Xiang anymore.

He was able to bring gifts home, which proved that he still cared about them, Higashino Shio was very satisfied.

"However, is this cosmetic product too expensive?" She touched her face and said worriedly.

Higashino smiled and said, "For me, it's just a drop in the bucket."

The third volume of "Soul of Chess" was released, and his income in the first half of this year has already exceeded 1 million yen.

The consumption of cosmetics is really drizzle.

Higashino Shio looked at him in relief.

She doesn't care if Higashino Hibiki is promising or not, she just hopes that he can grow up healthily.

Now seeing the high-spirited Higashino Hibiki, Higashino Shio is very happy.

"By the way, where's dad?" Higashino asked.

"Going out to work." Higashino Shio said.

"He has a restless personality. Although he doesn't drive the night bus anymore, he still can't stand being raised by his son, so he drives a taxi again during the day."

She covered her mouth and laughed.

　I was obsessed with QQ and people online yesterday... I ran out of manuscripts...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)