Full-time comic artist

This also allowed him to understand another side of Higashino Hibiki, which he couldn't help but praise.

"It's really well drawn."

Especially the ukiyo-e prints before me, although they have a youthful feel to them, the ideas behind the works are quite extraordinary.

Just as "Millennium Actress" depicts a thousand years of Japanese history, this original manuscript before us also reflects the footprints of the times.

"The girl rides a white horse, seemingly galloping along the history of war."

Before her, at first, warriors of different banners fought, then flintlock muskets, and then, after cannons, new scrolls unfurled.

This painting clearly expresses the era and tells a story.

Mr. Akimiya's praise came out of his mouth: "This painting is naturally superior to many works. It is complex, but not fragmented. There is always a main theme. It is really good."

Akemi Akemi covered her mouth and laughed, "You really like Higashino's painting."

Mr. Akimiya was engrossed in his reading when he heard this, his body stiffened, and his face darkened.

Just then, the opening bell of the exhibition rang, and an announcement was made over the loudspeaker.

"The Jump Festa exhibition has officially begun. Please get ready."

The video was played three times in a row, and applause rang out in the venue. The staff members then went about their respective duties.

Not long after the bell rang, a large crowd appeared at the ramp, rushing into the venue with excitement and fervor.

……

Mr. Akimiya continued to admire these original manuscripts. In his mind, Akino Toriyama's paintings, like Toriyama Akira's, transcended the realm of manga and reached a higher level.

Although their styles differ, their impact on society is similar. Mr. Akimiya drew inspiration from their paintings and benefited greatly from them.

It would be even better if this person wasn't Akemi's husband.

He shook his head.

Two minutes later, the exhibition hall was filled with a noisy commotion.

"Finally, we can see the original manuscript of 'Slam Dunk'!"

"There are even original manuscripts of Dragon Ball next to it! Awesome!"

Mr. Akimiya frowned; this was different from an art exhibition, and he couldn't concentrate on appreciating it.

He frowned. "The original manuscript is on display at the very back of the Makuhari Messe exhibition hall. How did you get here so quickly?"

Blocking out the noise, Mr. Akimiya lowered his head and began to read intently.

……

"Tori Akino-sensei's drawings are so good!"

"I didn't understand it, but I was deeply moved."

"As expected of a cartoonist, these original manuscripts are amazing."

The audience's praises were endless, but Mr. Akimiya found it increasingly difficult to concentrate.

"Ah! This is Sai appearing in the very first scene! He's so handsome!"

"Akira Touya is so cute as an adult."

"This picture of Takao carefully touching Yukino-sensei's foot is really lewd."

"This is the original drawing of Sakuragi Hanamichi's first attempt at a dunk, where his head hits the backboard. It's really well drawn!"

When they saw the original manuscript for the first time, they were immediately overjoyed to see it in contrast to the rough paper of Jump.

This delicate brushstroke is something that cannot be achieved in Jump.

"Tori Akino-sensei's drawing is so meticulous; you can see the effort put into every little detail."

"These original drawings are so amazing, they instantly brought back memories of the comic's plot."

"I felt Mitsui's tears when he said goodbye to Coach Anzai."

"Tori Akino-sensei, I want to learn how to draw manga!"

These readers of Akino Higashino's manga shared their impressions and praised Hibiki Higashino's original manuscript.

Mr. Akimiya couldn't stand it anymore, and Akimiya Akemi's face also turned red.

There are many foot fetishists.

With her head down, she walked through the crowd, led by Mr. Akimiya, and out amidst the curious gazes of the young people.

……

Higashino Hibiki looked up and heard the starting bell.

He took out his phone and saw a text message from Akemi Akemi.

"My father and I have already entered the venue, so you don't need to worry."

After Sasaki returned from drinking water, he asked Higashino Hibiki, "When we go on stage later, these are the questions we'll be discussing. Do you have any reservations? If so, please let me know, and I'll remove them."

"These are all normal problems, I have no problem with them."

Hibiki Higashino put away his phone and replied.

These are all very common questions; they are probably all reflections of the artist's journey in creating comics.

To his surprise, Akira Toriyama would also appear and have a conversation with Hibiki Higashino.

"A dialogue between two pillars of Jump's past and present."

Hibiki Higashino hadn't paid attention to Jump's advertising, but at that moment he understood what people who came to visit "Jump Festa" were thinking.

This conversation is quite a gimmick and will surely be a topic of conversation for Jump readers.

Just like the dialogue between Akira Toriyama and Eiichiro Oda in the future, it is being spread on the Chinese internet.

Hibiki Higashino asked Sasaki, "How many people came today?"

“There are probably 8 people,” Sasaki grinned, revealing his teeth.

“8…” Higashino Hibiki was greatly shocked.

There are so many idle people.

"Jump Festa" will be held for two days, and the total number of attendees will reach hundreds of thousands.

……

"There are so many people here!"

"Everyone said they wouldn't come, so why are there so many people?"

"They are all big liars, trying to prevent others from taking their spots."

"Is that so?"

Some people in line to enter "Jump Festa" were complaining.

Ten minutes have passed since the game started, but the team hasn't moved.

Yoshihiro Togashi wiped the cold sweat from his brow as he looked at the crowd; there weren't nearly this many people at the '98 Jump Festa.

How long will we have to wait in line like this?

He immediately regretted it; the last time the person in charge wanted to get his contact information, he had politely declined.

Now all we can do is wait in line silently.

"My back hurts so much." He looked at Naoko Takeuchi. "Let's go back."

“Don’t lie to me,” Naoko Takeuchi rolled her eyes. “Don’t I know you? If your back pain really flared up, you’d be lying on the ground unable to get up right now.”

She was really looking forward to seeing the original manuscript of "The Garden of Words" and wouldn't be fooled.

Chapter 242 Mutual Praise with Akira Toriyama

Naoko Takeuchi stared intently at the storyboard of "The Garden of Words," and exclaimed, "This is a work drawn by Akino Tori in 95. His drawing skills were already very strong back then."

She marveled, realizing that her own "Sailor Moon" was slightly inferior.

Inside the storyboard room for Akino Mirai, many people were staring curiously at Naoko Takeuchi. Why was this beautiful lady looking at Yukino's bare feet?

Naoko Takeuchi didn't care at all, but Yoshihiro Togashi was a very shy person. He lowered his head in embarrassment, studying the texture of the floor as if there were fossils of ancient creatures on it.

"The Jump Festa event is about to begin."

Upon hearing the broadcast, Togashi took out the time map provided by the organizers, and his eyes lit up.

He tugged at Naoko Takeuchi's sleeve. "Tori Akino's interview is about to begin."

Naoko Takeuchi reluctantly left, turning back every few steps as she followed the crowd toward the audience seats.

……

"There are so many people."

"People come and go."

"But it's so interesting!"

"There are cosplays of Goku and Sakuragi Hanamichi, and they also sell figurines. That giant Blue-Eyes White Dragon is so cool!"

Sasaki nodded in satisfaction upon hearing the tourists' voices; it seemed their opening ceremony had been a complete success.

Now we only need to focus on the most important activities.

That is, the core of the "Jump Festa" of the millennium, the stage visit of Akira Toriyama and Mirai Toriyama.

……

Mr. Akimiya felt very uncomfortable in the crowd. He hadn't been around so many people in a long time, and there were some who looked like monsters and ghosts, with strange makeup and gaudy clothes.

On his way here, he saw people wearing revealing bodysuits, and he really didn't know how they dared to wear them.

Akemi Akemi, the daughter, explained, "She was imitating Rui Kisugi from 'Cat's Eye'."

Mr. Akimiya still didn't understand, "Young people these days are really clueless."

Gradually, he also realized that it wasn't them who were strange, but himself; he didn't fit into the world of "Jump Festa".