Full-time comic artist

"As expected, we're going on a date for Christmas."

Hibiki Higashino said to Akemi Akimiya, "You can draw anytime, but Christmas only comes once a year."

Although it's snowing in Tokyo tonight, it's also filled with a lively and romantic atmosphere.

"These lights, this snow, these trees, how magnificent!"

“Yes, yes,” Akemi Akemi nodded helplessly.

But gradually, she also got lost in the Christmas atmosphere.

Santa Clauses on the roadside are handing out small gifts to children, there are handmade reindeer sleighs on the street, and colorful lights are intertwined in front of you.

The clear, melodious sound of Christmas carols continued.

Akemi Akimiya, who wanted to draw a manga all night, has now softened her mind.

"It's good to go out for a walk; maybe you'll find some inspiration."

"but……"

Where did you bring me?

This is a Uniqlo store in a nearby shopping mall, which is also decorated in bright red for Christmas.

Before Akemi Akemi's eyes was a Christmas costume with bare thighs.

There are also deer antlers, used to decorate hats.

"How is it? Isn't it beautiful!" Hibiki Higashino asked expectantly.

Everyone knows the heart of Sima Zhao.

Akemi Akemi understood.

"Give it a try."

"Okay... well..."

Akemi Akemi couldn't refuse and reluctantly agreed.

As she entered the changing room, before she had even taken off her clothes, she heard rustling sounds.

Listen carefully, the sound is coming from the changing room next door.

"Suck~"

Akemi Akemi leaned against the wall, listening intently, and finally understood: it turned out that lovers were kissing.

There was also an anxious voice, "Hurry."

She couldn't take it anymore, pushed open the door and walked out, throwing the Christmas lingerie outfit at Higashino Hibiki, saying, "You can wear it yourself if you want."

Chapter 211 Let Me Have Dessert

Two smooth thighs, crossed and stacked together.

One hand extended upwards, reaching the side of the thigh, where it was blocked by red shorts.

The skin on my thighs quickly turned pink and felt incredibly hot.

The master trembled all over, biting his lip, unable to speak.

She continued to reach out, extending her hand deeper and deeper...

……

"Dongye, Dongye."

Today is Christmas. After wandering around outside for a while, Akemi Akemi returned to her dormitory, put down the clothes she bought, and then went to Hibiki Higashino's dormitory.

Upon entering, it was pitch black, and she couldn't see anything. She couldn't help but call out.

I fumbled for the light in the familiar spot and turned it on. The living room was brightly lit, but sure enough, it was empty; no one was there.

"What did he go to do?" Akemi Akimiya asked curiously.

The two of them returned to the dormitory together, but when they turned around, the other person was gone.

The bedroom door was closed. Akemi Akemi knocked, waited for more than ten seconds, but no one answered. She turned the doorknob and went inside.

Then I saw Higashino Hibiki, dressed in a Christmas-themed outfit, sitting prettily on the edge of the bed with her head down.

"Pfft." Akemi Akemi couldn't help but laugh, feeling the pleasure of teasing a beautiful woman. She strolled over to Higashino Hibiki and reached out her hand.

That night was really great.

……

On January 8, 1, Higashino Hibiki arrived at a large hotel.

This time, he came alone as always.

"I wonder when I'll be able to attend Shueisha's New Year's party with Ms. Akimiya."

Higashino couldn't help but think.

She has always wanted to create her own works.

Before she started her own serialized work, you wouldn't see her at the New Year's party.

Upon arriving, Higashino Hibiki hadn't even had a chance to drink some water when someone pulled him aside. He exclaimed in surprise and realized it was Yoshihiro Togashi.

"You really startled me, Togashi-sensei." Hibiki Higashino patted his chest, letting out a sigh of relief.

"I'm sorry," Yoshihiro Togashi said with a smile, his expression different from usual, "I was just too eager and thought I should have invited you."

"What's wrong?" Hibiki Higashino asked curiously.

"Well," Togashi said shyly, "how should I put it? I'm getting married."

"Eh!" Hibiki Higashino exclaimed in surprise, "Getting married so soon? Oh, right, you two aren't young anymore."

Togashi's face darkened, but he forced a smile. "Anyway, you absolutely have to be there, please."

He slipped the invitation into Higashino Hibiki's hand, then turned to find editor Takahashi Toshimasa.

Higashino Hibiki stood there, looked at the invitation, and said with a smile, "Congratulations."

……

Higashino Hibiki was finally able to drink some water. He sipped his mineral water while glancing at the desserts on his plate. He had been feeling a bit weak lately and needed to replenish his energy.

Well, that's basically how it is.

He picked up a cake covered with plump strawberries and pink cream, and smelled a cloyingly sweet aroma that made his mouth water.

Sometimes, sweetness is nice, isn't it?

Hibiki Higashino raised his knife and fork high, a smile spreading across his face; he was about to dig in.

Just then, someone patted him on the shoulder with a smile.

"You're getting more and more amazing."

Hibiki Higashino turned around and said, "Akira Toriyama-sensei, it's been a long time."

It has indeed been a long time since we last met. Hibiki Higashino has forgotten when Akira Toriyama last appeared at the New Year's celebration.

In short, almost two or three years have passed, and he seems to have changed little; in fact, he looks even younger.

"Teacher Toriyama, what brings you here today?" Hibiki Higashino asked curiously.

He only visits temples when he has a reason to visit.

"Give me your autograph," Akira Toriyama said, holding out an autograph board and handing it to Hibiki Higashino.

"I can't believe I've had this day?" Hibiki Higashino exclaimed in surprise, taking the paper and pen. "It feels like my identity has been switched."

Akira Toriyama sat down next to Hibiki Higashino and sighed deeply, "There's nothing I can do about it."

Hibiki Higashino held the pen and paper, his hands still, looking at him with a probing gaze.

Akira Toriyama urged, "Hurry up and write it."

"What should I write?" Hibiki Higashino asked rhetorically.

"It's just things like, 'Study hard and make progress every day.'"

Higashino nodded and wrote, "Why sleep so much in life, when you'll sleep forever in death?"

"At your age, you can sleep well!"

He finally signed his name as Toriyama Akira, nodded with satisfaction, and proudly handed it to him.

Akira Toriyama was speechless. "What kind of nonsense did you write?"

But he decided to keep it anyway. He explained frankly that his son really liked watching "Slam Dunk," which was why he came.

Then Akira Toriyama asked, "Is Oda-kun here? He used to be your assistant, right?"

Hibiki Higashino scanned the room at the New Year's party but didn't spot Oda.

Just then, Eiichiro Oda's editor, Asada, happened to be passing by, carrying a frog doll head and wearing a frog doll costume.

Hibiki Higashino stood up and called out to him, "Mr. Asada, has Mr. Oda arrived yet?"

Takanori Asada looked grim and retorted, "If Oda were here, would I still accept the punishment?"

He sighed deeply and said quietly, "He's completely absorbed in drawing comics, saying he doesn't want to engage in unnecessary activities."

After saying that, Takanori Asada turned around, his departing figure carrying a sense of desolation.

"That's all there is to it," Hibiki Higashino said to Akira Toriyama.

It's such a pity. It's such a rare opportunity to meet one's idol, but Oda wasn't there.

“Well, there’s nothing we can do about that,” Akira Toriyama said, scratching his head.

"Oh, right," Akira Toriyama said before leaving, remembering something, "I've seen '5 Centimeters Per Second,' which you and Akimiya co-created. It's a really interesting work."

He gave a thumbs up, saying, "The story is very meaningful, and the illustrations are also very good. I think it's better than 'The Confessional'."

"Thank you." Higashino Hibiki nodded.

“But that’s probably why,” Akira Toriyama said with a hearty laugh, “Mr. Akimiya also contacted me to ask for my opinion of you, and I told him the truth.”