I, who tortured the readers, was knocked to the ground by them!

Chapter 57 Competition Results
"It's a hit, it's a hit! We're making a killing this time, the number of views is about to break one million."

"Ah, Nagayama Haruki also retweeted our video!"

"But why are all the comments under Haruki Nagayama scolding him?"

"Ah, this, this is normal. It would be strange if this beast was not scolded one day."

In the New Dimension studio, before the meeting to discuss the next video project and prepare the game plan, they first celebrated the fact that the video playback volume successfully exceeded one million.

"Speaking of which, it's all thanks to Shion. Having the Jump official help is such a relief."

Everyone agreed that Hanase Shion made an indispensable contribution to the success of this project.

However, Hanase Shion nodded absentmindedly.

There are still three days left until the winners of the Comic Newcomer Awards are announced.

But Shinkawa Aimei said that if nothing unexpected happens, the final list will be confirmed today.

I will call her in advance to inform her of the results.

Of course, Hanase Shion didn't think she could beat Nagayama Haruki, but as long as she got into the top five in this award, she would get the opportunity to serialize her work.

Then I can officially debut.

As long as you are in the top five, you can officially become a real cartoonist.

Then, I can give Sakurai Itsuki a good slap in the face.
Although I still don't know how to meet Haruki Nagayama
But there is no doubt in her heart that she still hopes to become a cartoonist!

Sakurai Itsuki turned his head and glanced at Hane Shion. Knowing the inside information, he certainly understood why she was so uneasy.

"Has anyone read this outline of Sakurai?"

After some celebration, everyone prepared to start discussing the meeting.

But at this moment, a call suddenly came into Hanase Shion's cell phone.

"Sorry, I need to take a call."

Hanase Shion immediately grabbed her phone, got up and went out.
The call was of course from Shinkawa Aimi.

Hane Shion took a deep breath and answered the phone excitedly and nervously, but the person who came from the other end was Shinkawa Aimi, who sighed, "It's a pity."

And then there are the encouragement and motivations: “Do your best next time.” and “You’re great as a newcomer!”

However, the cheers were far less inspiring than what she heard when she first came to Tokyo.

"It's okay, I'll come back next time. After all, not everyone is Haruki Changshan! By the way, what rank is Haruki Changshan?"

Hane Shion pursed her lips, comforted herself, and asked about Nagayama Haruki's ranking.

“No.1 without a doubt.”

Ai Shinkawa announced the results.

Although Hane Shion had thought about this result, when she actually heard the news, the feeling of loss still uncontrollably surged through every corner of her body.

The conversation between the two didn't last long.

Aimi Shinkawa is also busy doing other things.

For example, there are a lot of things to do, such as the release of the single volume of "Flame Fist", the promotion of the competition, and the plan for the single volume of "Goodbye Eri."

Moreover, in the current situation, too much comfort will not change the reality.

Hane Shion hung up the phone, took a deep breath, and patted her face, hoping to feel more energetic.

She did not intend to announce the news of her failure to everyone in the club now, so as to affect the happy atmosphere.

I don’t want the meeting that was supposed to proceed normally to turn into a meeting to comfort and encourage myself.

That would be so embarrassing.

Hane Shion raised her head, straightened her back and walked back into the room, just in time to see Sakurai Itsuki walking out with her cell phone.

Thinking of the last time she embarrassed herself in front of him, Hane Shion became even more certain that she must appear stronger this time.

Don't embarrass yourself in front of that guy.
Sakurai Itsuki quickly answered the phone and returned to the conference room to continue the meeting.

Not much was discussed at the meeting.

Sakurai Itsuki took out an outline, but it was difficult for everyone to make a judgment based on the outline alone.

Although the video of "Flame Fist" was the right choice for Sakurai Itsuki.

However, the galgame project involves the capital accumulated by the club over a long period of time, so everyone seems to be much more cautious.

Therefore, I still hope that Sakurai will write a complete script and then continue the discussion.

Sakurai Itsuki did not refuse this, he could understand everyone's caution.

As for the other handwriting project, I decided to add another handwriting of "Flame Fist".

Seeing the positive response, Jump decided to place an additional order to further promote their upcoming single volume. With Haruki Nagayama undoubtedly taking first place, Jump was finally ready to make a big move.

Jump poured its best publicity and promotional resources into Haruki Nagayama.

Adding a handwritten order is just a small part of these resources.

There wasn't much disagreement at the meeting.

Hane Shion forced herself to stay awake and participated in the entire meeting in a daze.

It wasn't until Hase Hatsuna, who was craving for alcohol, proposed another team-building event to celebrate winning the Jump order.

Finally, Hanase Tokine stood up and said, "I won't be participating today. I have something to do at home, so I'll leave first."

She tried to pretend to be happy but couldn't force herself to fit in with the atmosphere.

No one thought much about it. After all, today's Hanase Shion seemed much more normal than the day she had a breakdown.

However, Sakurai Itsuki's expression seemed a little hesitant.

As usual, Hanase Shion bowed politely to everyone, then turned and walked out.

But she did not go home, but wandered around the streets like a headless fly.

My sister also knows that the results will come out today.

So it was agreed that she would come back from the company early today so that she could celebrate with her.

But, sixth place, what is there to celebrate?

She still didn't get the opportunity to be serialized.

Even though it is only one step away, it is still one step away. That step is the chasm that divides the world.
Hane Shion unknowingly walked into a small park.

It's not so much a park as it is just an empty space with swings and a seesaw.

The sky had darkened, and the only old streetlight in the open space lit up, attracting insects to fly beneath it.

On weekday nights, the place is particularly deserted.

Hane Shion felt that this kind of place was perfect for her to calm down.

So I sat down on the swing.

But she was not in the mood to swing. Instead, she lowered her head in the dim light, thinking about her failure.

Recently, after everyone knew that she participated in the comic awards, they were always generous in praising her.

But now, facing everyone's expectations of her, she doesn't know how to deal with it.

I couldn't help but feel my nose starting to feel a little sore again.

She has actually always been a crybaby and cowardly girl, not as powerful as everyone thinks.

Just when his vision began to blur again, suddenly an annoying guy appeared in front of him again.

"what are you doing?"

Hane Shion looked up and found that Sakurai Itsuki had appeared in front of her at some point, holding up his cell phone towards her.

"Aren't you going to cry? I see you've been preparing for this for a long time." Sakurai Itsuki said, "I missed the scene of you crying last time, but this time I have to record it and enjoy it."

"Whose nose is bubbling? You're talking nonsense."

Hane Shion frowned and cursed, but after she cursed, the tears that she had almost been unable to hold back were instantly withdrawn.

"Then you can try it this time. I have set up the camera. Don't worry, I have a good aesthetic sense and I am a professional in taking pictures." Sakurai Itsuki said.

"Who's going to cry?! You're talking nonsense!" Hanase Shion cursed.

"You're not crying anymore? Then let's go." Sakurai Itsuki put down his phone in disappointment.

"Where are we going?" asked Hanase Shion.

"Come and eat. Everyone is waiting for you. Your sister is here, so there shouldn't be anything wrong at home, right? Or do you plan to isolate the whole world?" Sakurai Itsuki asked.

“I wasn’t selected.”

For some reason, after a slight hesitation, Hane Shion actually took the initiative to tell Sakurai Itsuki about her failure.

"Yeah, that's what I guessed!" Sakurai Itsuki looked not surprised at all.

"You!!" Hane Shion gritted her teeth in anger.

He is still so annoying.

However, she gritted her teeth and got up from the swing and followed him.

　I've been working on it too much and my head is dizzy. I just uploaded the draft and am revising it now.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)