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"Those who have forgotten their musical dreams have become all sorts of musical instruments in the parade."

"Officer Funakawa let go of his obsession and started watching a movie."

"Tori Akino-sensei is saying that we should pursue our dreams. Strip away the cold, hard shell of reality and show our true selves."

After she finished speaking, the classroom was completely silent.

Xia Nai was very nervous; this was the first time she had worked so hard to complete her assignment since being inspired by "Paprika".

It is also something that is especially valued.

"Oh! That's well said."

"Is this the South?"

The classroom erupted in enthusiastic applause.

The teacher was also very pleased, saying, "Great job, you did a wonderful job."

Xia Nai scratched the back of her head and said shyly, "I didn't understand the satire of reality by Teacher Toriya Akino, so I can only summarize other points."

Keiko encouraged her, "This is something I didn't expect, Natsuna."

"Thank you."

Nana learned a lot from a comic.

……

Paprika has ended.

Many commentators began to express their opinions.

"I think Akino Mirai uses superb techniques to depict humanity and presents it with manga visuals, bringing a sense of novelty to the audience. The action and camera language are quite smooth. They complement the content perfectly."

"The manga takes the best ingredients from Tsutsui's works and processes them in the best way. The visuals are impactful and contain various tributes to Tsutsui, allowing the audience to enjoy the ultimate fictional presentation."

"It is the most insightful and interesting comic about the subconscious mind."

Praise from society kept pouring in.

However, there are also points of disagreement.

"The plot is not very well done, perhaps because of the excessive focus on visual presentation, and the climax of the emotional scenes comes too suddenly. However, the excellent quality of the visuals makes up for the shortcomings of the plot."

"Works that I don't want readers to understand."

Higashino Hibiki turned a blind eye to these things.

He then went on to draw "Death Note".

This comic has reached a critical point, and we must do our best.

Looking at Higashino Hibiki, who was as composed as ever, Omori couldn't help but sigh, "Tori Akino-sensei really has composure. If I were the one who drew 'Paprika,' I'd be strutting around like a madman right now."

Tanaka nodded in agreement, "This is probably the most glorious moment for Tori Akino-sensei. Everyone is talking about him, and the discussion has expanded from manga to a wider field, but he is still quietly drawing 'Death Note'."

Even someone with social anxiety like him should be giving interviews and receiving praise from the public now.

Rather than being able to maintain a certain mindset.

"The teacher is really amazing."

Higashino looked up at his two assistants who were gazing at him with admiration.

The content of Paprika remained unchanged, but their impression of Paprika changed through social influence.

They used to consider Paprika a disgrace, but now they've become something to be proud of.

"Regardless of what others say, just do your best."

This is also a life philosophy he learned from Toriyama-sensei.

Chapter 311 Making a Movie (I have a fever and can't write, only 2000 words, my head is spinning)

Miyazaki's eyes sparkled; the climax of Paprika was truly spectacular.

Besides its satire of reality, the dream world seamlessly blends reality and illusion, creating a vivid and imaginative narrative.

This is a visual feast; if we exclude animated films, it's no less impressive than Spirited Away.

"Tori Akino-kun has once again not disappointed me. His adaptation of Paprika from The Dream Detective has taken the essence and discarded the dross, incorporating his own understanding and making The Dream Detective a cohesive storyline that readers can understand and appreciate the profound meaning of The Dream Detective."

If it weren't for the inappropriateness, he really wanted to make Paprika into a movie.

……

Masao Maruyama is also reading Paprika. This manga is very similar to Millennium Actress, but it is more difficult to understand and has a higher level of completion.

While working on Death Note, he applied to Jump for the Millennium Actress animation project, which is still under negotiation.

But now, he wants to make Paprika even more.

This is a more challenging and artistic work.

Aside from Crazy House's excellent production, he felt it would be a waste to give such a good work to any other company.

Maruyama Masao tapped the table, having made up his mind.

"Please help me contact Sasaki, the editor-in-chief of Jump."

……

News about Paprika is increasing, and it hasn't diminished at all since the series ended. On the contrary, the incredibly ironic ending has made it even more popular with readers.

Many young and middle-aged people vividly remember the 90s, when their lives were destroyed by the collapse of the economic bubble.

The dramatic shift from a life of extravagance to a life of despair to one of profound despair has brought about astonishing social changes.

The reclusive culture of men who don't want to go out and face the world gave birth to "Evangelion," which teaches people to bravely face the world and not to run away from themselves.

With the economy collapsing, cults rampant, and harmony and friendliness between people gone, Ultraman Tiga was born.

These are all masterpieces from the 90s.

But when people arrived in the new world and watched Paprika, they found that things hadn't gotten better; in fact, they were getting worse.

Cults continue to thrive, the economy has not recovered, compensated dating is rampant, and the suicide rate is rising...

Politicians who make grand pronouncements are nothing but clay idols; they never deliver on their promises to voters.

People began to reflect and seek change online.

The influence of Paprika has spread far and wide, and the status of this comic book has become increasingly high.

Hibiki Higashino, the artist behind "Paprika," became an instant sensation.

“Tori Akino-sensei,” Yoshida arrived at the studio, “NHK wants to interview you to make a documentary about Paprika.”

Higashino Hibiki brandished his pen, looked up and said, "Just help me push it like before."

"Alright." Yoshida nodded, and didn't try to persuade him any further.

Documentaries would help promote Paprika, but unfortunately, he has proposed this many times, and Teruaki Akino has always refused.

Since that's the case, there's nothing we can do.

“I’m sorry,” Yoshida suddenly bowed and said solemnly, “It was my fault as a new…new editor for not recognizing the achievements of Paprika and classifying it as an outdated work.”

He gritted his teeth, his tone growing increasingly heavy.

"If it were an excellent editor like Chief Editor Sasaki, they would definitely be able to provide the right guidance to Professor Tori Akino, but... but I'm just being blunt. Sorry!"

Higashino Hibiki was taken aback, put down his pen, and quickly helped Yoshida up. "Yoshida-kun, what are you doing?"

The current popularity of "Paprika" has exceeded Hibiki Higashino's expectations.

It can only be attributed to factors such as timing, location, and personality.

Or rather, this animated film, besides its critical acclaim, also achieved remarkable box office success.

The Japanese enjoy stream-of-consciousness films like Paprika, and they are equally accepting of manga, which has sparked widespread discussion.

“I didn’t expect this either, just like you,” he comforted Yoshida. “At first, I didn’t expect Paprika to be so unpopular, with such an amazing reaction from readers. And later, I also didn’t expect it to spark such a social discussion.”

So don't blame yourself. You did a great job.

As an editor, Koji Yoshida is competent.

He is enthusiastic and has potential, and is also a rare find among new editors in terms of seriousness and responsibility.

Comparing him to Sasaki is just too unfair.

"Thank you, Mr. Toriakino. I will remember this lesson and strive to improve myself." Yoshida's eyes were red as he clenched his fist and made up his mind.

“Yoshida-kun, the way you look,” Hibiki Higashino laughed, “is just like a character from a classic manga.”

Yoshida laughed heartily, "That's why I became an editor at Jump."

……

At the end of Paprika, he achieved the achievement of ranking sixth in the series, surpassing Naruto.

“I really am,” Masashi Kishimoto said, feeling embarrassed. “Back then, I acted like we were both in the same boat, wanting to lick each other’s wounds with Akino-sensei. After that, Paprika pulled me out of the slump and soared to new heights.”

"Thinking back to myself back then, I feel like a fool who was talking to himself and making no sense at all."

He practically scraped together the cost of his three-bedroom apartment.

“However,” Kishimoto’s eyes gleamed, “if Paprika, which ranked as low as 15th, could succeed, then my Naruto can also gain the audience’s approval and return to its rightful place.”

"Now all you have to do is work hard, that's all you need to do!"

He diligently draws comics, and it's time for Jiraiya, who is teaching Naruto, to step in.

……

The manga volume of "Paprika" has already been printed and will be released in October. Jump asked Hibiki Higashino if he wanted to hold a sales event, but Higashino declined. October is Akemi Akemi's due date, and it would be bad if the two conflicted.

Jump let Hibiki Higashino go.

But not long after, Sasaki came to visit and got straight to the point.

It's about the film rights to "Paprika".

This is very important for Jump.