Hong Kong Island Comic Master

Chapter 157 The Frog at the Bottom of the Well
For geniuses, talent is like the belly of a pregnant woman who is eight months pregnant. It cannot be hidden!

Hojoji is undoubtedly such a genius.

Hojoji was born in Kokura City, Fukuoka Prefecture. His father worked in the construction industry, his mother was a housewife, and he had an older brother at home. Therefore, he did not receive professional painting training since he was a child.

At most, it was influenced by his brother's love for painting, and because there were really few toys at home when he was a child, Hojoji often painted his hands in front of the mirror.

When he was a boy, he was not exposed to too many story-based comics, but preferred realistic dramas.

However, this is still not Hojoji's biggest hobby.

After entering middle school, Hojoji loved reading science fiction novels and was addicted to them.

Even now, Hojoji still likes science fiction, which is why he likes to watch Li Wannian's "Gundam".

When he was 15 years old, Hojoji casually drew the science fiction work "Cosmos" on his notebook when he had nothing to do. Who would have thought that this comic work, whose drawing level is as good as the works serialized in magazines in the 70s, turned out to be a Middle school students do boring homework.

After entering high school, Hojoji joined a manga club with the purpose of making friends. During his interactions with club members, he also passively learned a lot about manga.

After entering university, he had no theoretical knowledge at all, so his professional ability was the worst among his classmates. However, with his impressive talent, he successfully became a professional designer in just a few years. His artistic level impressed other students and was beyond their reach.

This is why everyone is willing to listen to Hojoji, because everyone is impressed by this guy's talent.

However, until today, Hojoji finally met someone who was more talented than himself. In front of him, he was like a frog in the well!
"17 years old this year? Did he draw this comic when he was 16?"

Looking at the introduction of Banzai in the magazine, the Hojo priest was dumbfounded.

Looking at the magazine in his hand, it says that Banzai debuted at the age of 13 and has serialized seven comics so far. Even now, there are still six comics being serialized.

Although the only comics he has actually written are "Dragon Ball" and "Parasite".

"Hello? Do you want to buy this magazine?"

The newsstand owner's words finally made Hojoji wake up.

"Buy, I buy!"

Then, Hojoji quickly bought the latest issue of "Champion" and walked towards the dormitory.

The school is about to go on summer vacation. In the past few days, apart from taking exams, Hojoji is staying in the dormitory and reading the Manzai comic book bought by his roommate.

Compared to other roommates who like "Bleach", Hojoji prefers "Gundam" because he has been a science fiction fan since he was a child.

Looking at the various comics here, Hojoji always thought that this banzai should be 50 or [-] years old. Until today on the way to school, he accidentally found the latest issue of "Champion" on sale at a newsstand, so Hojoji bought it. .

As a result, I saw the introduction about Banzai in this issue, which really shocked Hojoji.

I recall that when I was 17 years old, I took the remake of "Cosmos" and showed it to my friends in the comic book club. They bluntly said that "if I don't become a cartoonist in the future, I will be wasting my resources."

At that time, he was very proud, thinking that being a cartoonist was not a problem for him at all.

However, obviously, he discovered that when he was complacent, he had published many comics when he was 17 years old, and they were also serialized in "Champion".

Compared with this Banzai, I am really nothing!

I rushed back to the dormitory and found that no one was there. Seeing this, Hojoji also transformed into a desktop cleaning master, slapped him over, cleaned up the garbage on the table, and then took out his painting equipment!
After reading the introduction of Banzai, Hojoji had an impulse in his heart, that is, he wanted to draw comics.

He is 20 years old, three years older than Banzai. Compared with Banzai who is already famous, he has accomplished nothing and is far behind.

Therefore, an impulse suddenly arose in his heart, that is, he wanted to use a comic to prove himself. His colleagues also wanted to truly see how big the gap was between him and Long Live?
Facing the blank manuscript paper, Hojoji's pen was like a spirit. The hand holding the pen moved on the drawing paper. After the pen tip crossed the paper, it left lines after lines, and soon a human-shaped pattern appeared.

Because I was deeply impressed by "Gundam", the comics I conceived were influenced by "Gundam" unconsciously. His comics should also be in the style of science fiction!

Hojoji had been painting selflessly in the dormitory for who knows how long. He didn't even feel when the sun high in the sky set.

"Click!" It wasn't until his roommate Oda came back that he was surprised to find that Hojoji was drawing comics in the dormitory.

Although he had been roommates with Hojoji for two years, Oda only knew that Hojoji had great drawing skills, but he had never seen Hojoji draw comics.

"You are this?"

Facing Oda's inquiry, Hojoji still turned a deaf ear and concentrated on painting.

Seeing this, Oda did not dare to continue talking to Hojoji. Instead, he came to Hojoji's side, picked up the comic manuscript paper on the table and started reading.

""Cosmic Angel" is actually a science fiction comic? Why didn't you draw NAME?"

The NAME mentioned here does not mean "name", but refers to the "storyboard" of the comic.NAME Cartoonists of comics must first conceive the story of the work before formally drawing the work. In addition to writing down the storyline in words, they also need to develop the plot and describe the shots with sketches. This is the storyboard, a comic term. Called "NAME".

After all, Oda has studied painting and likes comics, so he is very proficient in the comic production process.

Compared to academics like Oda, Hojoji undoubtedly belongs to a wild background. Let alone learning to draw comics, even if he is learning to draw, he is still a wild child.

Therefore, he creates passionately and paints wherever he thinks. Who knows what "NAME" is?
However, although the comics did not completely follow a strict drawing process, Oda was shocked when he started reading Hojoji's comics.

Did he draw this?He, a carefree person, can also draw comics?Can you draw so well?
I have to say that Hojoji Temple is really the wrong comparison.

In the world of ordinary people, he is really a genius, but he insists on competing with someone like Li Wannian who has cheats. Isn't this asking for death?
"what!"

Just as Oda was fascinated, Hojoji finally put down the pen in his hand, and stretched out because of his sore back.

"Huh? Xiaotian, when did you come back?"

The focused Hojoji didn't realize when Oda came back.

"Hojoji, your comics are great!"

"Thank...Thank you!"

Hojoji didn't expect that Oda would actually praise himself.

Yaoshou, Xiaotian will also praise others!
"Do you need me to help you submit your article to "Jump"?"

"Contribution? What submission?"

"The "Tezuka Prize"!"

"Yeah, I almost forgot, the selection for the Tezuka Award in the second half of the year will start soon!"

Hojoji suddenly realized.

"Then it's settled, I'll submit the article for you!"

"and many more!"

Just when Oda was excited with the original drawing, Hojoji stopped him.

"Anything else?"

"How about instead of voting for "Jump", vote for "Champion"!"

"Vote for Champion?"

"Yes! Vote for "Champion"!"

At this time, the word "Long Live" flashed through Hojoji's mind, and he couldn't help but become more determined in his thoughts.

(End of this chapter)