Full-time comic artist

“A very imaginative comic, of course I remember it.”

The female protagonist's home bears traces of male activity, yet she doesn't have a boyfriend. After the suspense, horror, and suggestive elements, it turns out the protagonist orchestrated everything to deter malicious individuals who prey on single women.

"I plan to continue drawing similar content, but the ending will be more horrifying." Tanaka stood up and closed the curtains on the balcony. He spoke furtively and in a sinister tone, "For example, after the female protagonist establishes a situation where there is a male homeowner, I'll add another layer: an admirer secretly made a copy of the female protagonist's key and hides in the house. Every night, he sneaks into the female protagonist's bed and sleeps with her!"

Omori shuddered. "That...that sounds terrifying."

"Right?" Tanaka said smugly.

"Tanaka, open the curtains!" Hibiki Higashino, who was writing the storyboard, said with dissatisfaction.

"No, I'm sorry, Mr. Toriakino."

The living room was filled with sunlight again, and Tanaka said listlessly, "That's the kind of story it is, with constant twists and turns."

“Perhaps,” Higashino nodded thoughtfully, then frowned, “but we still need a main thread to connect all these elements.”

"I'm thinking about it," Tanaka said, troubled.

Tanaka, unusually motivated, wanted to draw a manga.

This is all thanks to the "Golden Future Cup".

Even Tanaka was able to get things going, and Hibiki Higashino had already glimpsed the success of the "Golden Future Cup".

……

In April, Hibiki Higashino accompanied Akemi Akemi to the hospital for a prenatal checkup.

The doctor said the embryo is developing very healthily, and all indicators are within the normal range.

Akemi Akemi finally received medical advice and was able to do less strenuous work.

In other words, she can draw "Cherry Blossom Mission" again.

Although she could draw for a while when neither set of parents was supervising, those were original manuscripts that could not be serialized and could not be made public.

Akemi Akimiya is finally free.

To ease Akemi Akemi's burden, editor Fukatsu brought in a female assistant.

Her name is Hikaru Ibuki.

Guang is still a college student, and he looks innocent and lively, adding a lot of energy to the studio.

“Sakura Quest is the best! I love this manga the most!” she said to Akemi Akimiya as soon as she entered the room.

This made Akemi Akemi beam with joy.

until……

"Akimiya-sensei's husband is Tori Akino-sensei! How could I have such a dream?" Hikaru Ibuki muttered to herself in disbelief after meeting Hibiki Higashino.

She pinched her fleshy thigh and hissed as she inhaled.

"Nice to meet you, Ibuki-kun." Hibiki Higashino smiled and nodded. "I am Hibiki Higashino, the husband of Akimiya-sensei, and also Tori Akino Mirai."

"That's amazing!" Hikaru Ibuki recognized Hibiki Higashino as soon as he saw him, which shows that he is a valued audience of Hibiki Higashino.

Readers only need to read the works; they won't pay attention to interview programs.

"I love Slam Dunk the most!" Hikaru Ibuki raised her hand. "My favorite character is Kenji Fujima!"

Akemi Akimiya's face darkened.

"I've lived my whole life in the shadow of Tori Akino's future," she sighed softly.

"Yes, yes, I understand," Higashino Hibiki said, looking troubled.

They always have this reaction when they meet their readers.

The next thing Hibiki Higashino said, rubbing his forehead, "Tori Akino-sensei, why did you end 'Slam Dunk'?!"

"Tori Akino-sensei, why did you end Slam Dunk?!"

After Ibuki Hikaru finished speaking with dissatisfaction, she realized that Tori Akino Mirai had guessed everything correctly. She blinked her eyes, "You're so skilled, Tori Akino-sensei."

“Because we’ve seen it all before.” Higashino Hibiki pursed his lips. “Everyone reacts the same way.”

"Hahaha." Hikaru Ibuki laughed.

……

Tanaka was avoiding his new colleague. He was socially anxious and especially afraid of interacting with female college students.

While maintaining his distance, Omori continued to talk at length.

He talked about the "Golden Future Cup" and his efforts to win a place in the "Golden Future Cup".

"I will definitely win! And then I'll continue the series!"

"Mr. Omori is so amazing!" Hikaru Ibuki blinked and looked at Omori with admiration.

Where is Mr. Tanaka?

"I...I think so too..." Tanaka stammered in response.

Compared to Omori and Tanaka, Hikaru Ibuki's work ability can only be described as mediocre.

At this moment, she rested her chin on her hands and said enviously, "It's so nice to be working hard to become a comic artist. I'm happy to just be an assistant."

"Is it enough to just be...just an assistant?" Tanaka asked her, bewildered.

Even he himself, after being involved in this industry for a long time, has a heart that yearns to become a cartoonist.

After some hesitation, I finally took action.

He has never met anyone who is content to be just an assistant.

“Yes, I’ll just be an assistant,” Hikaru Ibuki said.

As dusk fell, watching his assistants depart, Hibiki Higashino sighed to Akemi Akemi.

"Not everyone dreams of becoming a comic book artist."

……

At night, Akemi Akemi was on the phone with Yui Nanase.

"I'm sorry, Yui-chan, I'm taking a break at an important time."

The popularity of "Sakura Mission" naturally declined after it went on hiatus from February to April.

If it continues, it will become a work with no readers and will be canceled.

Not all comics are called "Hunter x Hunter".

March and April are also the peak season for tourists visiting Mount Mano. Without the boost from "Sakura Quest", the number of tourists will decrease significantly.

“Akimiya-sensei,” Nanase Yui said, her eyes wide with disbelief, “How could you think that?! We’ll only be grateful to you.”

She said the tourism association wanted to erect a sculpture of Akemi Akimiya in the center of Manoyama City and hoped to obtain Akemi Akimiya's permission.

“There’s absolutely no need for that!” Akemi Akemi immediately objected!

"Fine." Nanase Yui sighed reluctantly.

……

A few days later, Higashino Hibiki suddenly received a large bag of mail from Manoyama.

The bag contained local specialties from Manoyama, as well as a letter addressed to Akemi Akimiya, thanking her for her contributions to Manoyama.

"As a second choice, we painted a mural in the palace, featuring King Akemi Akemi. Don't refuse this time!"

This act of acting first and informing later left Akemi Akemi feeling utterly helpless.

"That's all we can do," she said to Higashino Hibiki, who was laughing and sulking.

"Hmm! Hmm!" Higashino Hibiki gave a thumbs up.

……

Is there such a person?

To feel a sense of accomplishment, I chose a niche sport, such as basketball.

As a result of the hit comic, a large number of athletes discovered basketball and began to join the school basketball club, turning it into a popular sport.

Without talent, one can only become just another ordinary person.

"That person is me! That manga is called 'Slam Dunk'!"

The college graduate was devastated!

"It's all Slam Dunk's fault that I became unknown. In the end, I could only become famous by criticizing others and making jokes, becoming a 'commentator'!"

"Damn it, that...that Akino Mirai-sensei!"

"However, Slam Dunk is really fun, haha."

As graduation approached, he began to look for a way out for himself.

He loved comics since he was a child and decided to become a comic artist.

"Becoming a comic book artist will definitely make you famous, and you'll become the center of attention, hahaha."

During his senior year of college, his short comic won an award, which inspired him to pursue his dreams after graduation.

The young man is currently drawing a short manga titled "Dandelion," which he plans to submit to Weekly Shonen Jump.

The Dandelion Group are angels who chase after floating ghosts. One day, the male and female protagonists are chasing after the ghost of an old man.

The old man had something to say to his wife and asked the male protagonist for a chance.

The male protagonist was very dissatisfied, but because the female protagonist and the old man both liked pudding and formed an alliance, he had no choice but to go through all sorts of hardships to help him find a companion so that he could become a Buddha as soon as possible.

"Hehehe, my ending will definitely be very interesting!"

The old man finally found his wife, but a car suddenly appeared and hit her, killing her instantly.

The comic ends abruptly here.

"Besides the sharp dialogue, this ending is also one of my proudest achievements. It's definitely going to be serialized, and I'll become a big celebrity! Hahaha!"

He stood up, hands on his hips, laughing uncontrollably.

The young man wilted again when his eyes swept over the moon on the cover of Weekly Shonen Jump.