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Hibiki Higashino fell silent, and Oda asked curiously, "Didn't Akimiya-san come today?"

I'm always there, even when I'm not working.

Speaking of this, he has great respect for her. It is rare to see a woman who devotes most of her energy to creating comics.

It's a pity it wasn't serialized.

Hibiki Higashino casually took down the round hat hanging on the wall. "Even Ms. Akimiya has her own life."

He went to the bathroom, looked in the mirror, put on his hat, tidied his clothes, and then nodded in satisfaction before going to the entryway to change his shoes.

"That's true." Oda nodded thoughtfully, then, hearing the door open, he jumped up and went out of the living room to look: "Sensei, are you leaving?"

Hibiki Higashino opened the door, dressed smartly and beaming, and waved to him, "Yes, I have my own life too."

"Bye-bye..." Oda waved sadly, watching the door close and the bright entryway suddenly turn dark. "I'm all alone now...sigh..."

He rubbed his hair in frustration, walked back to the living room, sat down at his desk, and watched Monkey D. Luffy's silly grin, feeling a surge of irritation.

"Ah! Strive! Fight!"

……

After leaving the house, Higashino arrived at the underground parking lot, where a woman was waiting beside his car. She was tall and curvaceous, wearing a white gauze dress and a bright silver heart-shaped necklace. It was Akemi Akimiya.

"Hi." She greeted Higashino Hibiki with a smile, and the originally dark basement instantly brightened up.

"Hi," Higashino Hibiki walked in, carefully examining her face. She had applied concealer, eyeshadow, and some makeup techniques that Higashino Hibiki didn't know.

"W-what's wrong?" Akemi Akemi asked anxiously, touching her face. "You've only been wearing light makeup for a long time, is it strange now?"

"No," Higashino Hibiki said happily. "I'm just very happy because Ms. Akimiya takes the date so seriously."

Although he thought Akemi Akemi was beautiful even without makeup, Higashino Hibiki felt warm inside by Akemi Akemi's earnest attitude.

"Hmm...hmm." Hearing his straightforward words, Akemi Akemi lowered her head shyly.

……

Today we're going to Tokyo Dome, located in Bunkyo Ward. Although it's positioned as a multi-functional stadium, there are many fun things to do there too.

After parking the car and buying tickets, the two strolled around the Dome City, where almost anything could be found. Higashino Hibiki even discovered an anime figure shop.

Upon entering, one is greeted by a life-size figure of Sakuragi Hanamichi, which left a deep impression on Hibiki Higashino.

After leaving the figurine shop, we walked for another half hour and arrived at the rooftop. Higashino Hibiki held down the brim of his hat, enjoying the cool breeze, and looked down at the scenery of the Dome City.

“(⊙o⊙) Wow!” Akemi Akemi, standing to the side, stared wide-eyed. Above her, a roller coaster sped past, cutting through the building, and the screams of the tourists drew her attention.

"Let's go ride the roller coaster!" she said, uttering words that made Higashino Hibiki's heart stop.

……

Just as Higashino Hibiki was suffering, Tanaka returned to his hometown.

He was carrying a lot of things, a stiff smile on his lips, unsure how to face his parents at home.

Looking back on my life now, I realize that I'm on the right track and have made friends. Although I still get nervous, I can now muster the courage to talk to strangers.

I think I can stop being a source of worry for my parents now... right?

With that thought in mind, he pushed open the door and went inside.

"Father, Mother, I...I'm back."

……

"Miss Akimiya, riding a roller coaster might lead to lovers taking revenge on their unfaithful lovers by cutting their necks with the thin thread of a necklace. It's too dangerous to do something like that."

Hibiki Higashino made this suggestion.

“Eh? That’s a brilliant idea,” Akemi Akemi said.

"Right, right!" Higashino Hibiki nodded repeatedly.

"But that's impossible," Akemi Akemi thought for a moment. "You're not scared, are you?"

"How could that be!" Higashino Hibiki retorted loudly.

So now, after checking his hat in, he and Akemi Akemi sat side by side in the front row. The roller coaster started moving and began to climb the long slope, as if they were about to fly into the blue sky.

Higashino Hibiki relaxed, but before long, the roller coaster reached its peak and began to plunge, increasing its speed several times over. The wind seemed to be slapping Higashino Hibiki's face, howling loudly.

His heart clenched suddenly, and his face turned deathly pale.

All I could hear was Akemi Akemi's cheers.

He could only grip the handrail tightly, keep his mouth shut, and let his mind go blank.

The roller coaster passed through Ferris wheels and buildings, spinning endlessly like a washing machine, impatiently trying to clean up its passengers.

Several minutes later, we finally returned to the starting point.

With his legs trembling, Higashino Hibiki finally got off the roller coaster after several attempts.

Despite the torment, the man's dignity was preserved.

"Want to do it again?" Akemi Akimiya asked excitedly.

"Absolutely not!" Higashino Hibiki retorted decisively.

……

Today, Yoshii Yamahisa refused his father's company and came to Musashino.

It's not Hibiki Higashino's studio, but Musashino Animation Department.

He was wearing a white suit, holding roses in his hand, standing straight, his awkward gaze unfocused, but after a while, he started to giggle excitedly.

It was the weekend, and he had some free time, so he came here to give Kiko Takagi a surprise.

Female college students passing by pointed at him and giggled, covering their mouths.

Yoshii Yamahisa blushed. He touched his freshly done hair and waited patiently, hoping that Takagi Kiko would arrive soon.

"Minami said that Kiko will be at the animation club today."

He used to be too busy with his manga to go on dates with Kiko Takagi, and today he wanted to make it up to her.

After some time, someone patted Yoshii Yamahisa on the shoulder, and he excitedly turned around to look.

"Yamahisa-kun, what are you doing here?" Kiko Takagi asked, feigning curiosity.

"I...I..." Yoshii Yamahisa stammered, embarrassed to say it.

“If you don’t say anything,” Kiko Takagi said with a smile, putting her hands behind her back and turning around. “I’m going to work now.”

"I...I'll go with you..."

Kiko Takagi waited quietly for him to speak.

"Please go on a date with me!" With his eyes closed, Yoshii Yamahisa, having given up all hope, bowed sharply and handed over the roses in his hand. "Please!"

After a long silence, he carefully opened his eyes.

“Yes, that’s great.” Kiko Takagi accepted the roses from him. “I couldn’t be happier.”

……

Hibiki Higashino and Akemi Akemi went to the Spinning Tea Cups and the Haunted House. As night fell, the lights of the Dome City came on.

At this time, the most appropriate form of entertainment is, of course, riding a Ferris wheel.

Sitting on the same side, the Ferris wheel slowly rose, Akemi Akemi's face was flushed, she had a lot of fun today.

"This is my second time at the amusement park!" Akemi Akemi said excitedly, looking at the hazy night view outside the window.

“Me too,” Hibiki Higashino said. “Last time, it was also with Ms. Akimiya.”

Holding her hand, Higashino Hibiki felt incredibly happy.

That was after Fumi Saimon's book signing event. He wasn't Akemi Akemi's boyfriend yet. Although he was happy, it couldn't compare to this moment.

Everything seemed to belong to me, as if I owned the whole world.

"Miss Akimiya."

"Ok?"

"I'm a junior in college this year..."

"Yes, time flies. The last time I had a visit to an amusement park was when I was in my senior year of high school."

"Well, that's not what I wanted to talk about."

Akemi Akemi turned her head and looked at Hibiki Higashino with curiosity.

“What I’m trying to say is,” Higashino Hibiki licked his lips, “I have less than a year left until I graduate.”

He stared intently at Akemi Akemi, as if trying to burn into her heart.

“So…” Akemi Akemi’s heart pounded violently, “Yes.”

"When that time comes, please promise me..." Higashino Hibiki mustered his courage, "Please marry me..."

Fireworks burst in the night sky, reflecting Higashino Hibiki's determined gaze.

"Mmm." Akemi Akimiya lowered her head, looking exceptionally shy.

……

June has arrived.

Hibiki Higashino was surprised to hear some news.

"Yu-Gi-Oh! has been adapted into an anime."

This work was serialized for less than a year before it was approved for an animation project.

It's worth noting that "Saint Seiya: The Return of the Holy Child" began serialization in 1992, but the anime adaptation didn't appear until 1997, which shows how difficult it is to adapt into an anime.

Yu-Gi-Oh! wasn't as popular as Seiya: The Lost Tomb, but it was adapted into an anime so quickly, which is due to its IP value.

The fact that "Sailor Moon" was adapted into an anime in less than six months of serialization is due to its IP value. Now, some people are setting their sights on "Yu-Gi-Oh!" and wanting to create the miracle of "Sailor Moon".

"You have excellent taste," Higashino Hibiki remarked.

The production company is Toei Animation. Not only for "Slam Dunk," Toei Animation also bet on "Yu-Gi-Oh!"