Full-time comic artist

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On February 14th, Hibiki Higashino gave the completed painting to Akemi Akimiya.

"A Valentine's Day gift?" Akemi Akemi was surprised, as they had never celebrated this holiday in previous years.

"It was just a whim," Higashino Hibiki said expectantly. "Let's see."

"it is good."

Akemi Akimiya unfolded her paintings, which consisted of four pieces, one for each of the four seasons.

These are cherry blossoms, fireworks, dancing, maple leaves...

"The paintings are so beautiful." In each painting, there are two people: her and Hibiki Higashino. The unforgettable things between them throughout the year are engraved in the paintings.

Akemi Akemi, with her beautiful features, said shyly, "I'll frame it tomorrow and hang it in my bedroom."

"Is that all?" Higashino opened his arms, gesturing for her to hug him.

"That's all." Akemi Akemi wasn't fooled. She put down the painting and turned to leave. "I still have to go breastfeed."

"Damn Higashino Mirai!" Higashino Hibiki gritted his teeth. "He's trying to steal my wife!"

"In two more months, it'll be time to start feeding your baby solid foods!"

……

In April, the cherry blossoms bloom, and students are about to start school.

Kohei Onishi walked tirelessly through the fluttering cherry blossoms.

He had no time to appreciate the scenery and hurried to Hideaki Sorachi's studio.

The short manga "The Samurai's Burden" that Sorachi drew a while ago was boring and lost the spirit of "Dandelion".

This greatly disappointed Onishi, who felt he had misjudged the person.

However, since he had already started, he decided to give it his all, since this was the only newcomer he had under his command.

"Sorachi-kun, 'White and Black' still doesn't qualify for serialization. You should think of a new storyboard."

He informed Sorachi Hideaki.

"White and Black" is Hideaki Sorachi's new work. Although the reader response is good, it still cannot be serialized.

That's the cruelty of Jump. Having only one advantage isn't enough. You have to surpass others in every aspect to get a chance.

"I understand." Sorachi nodded, not overly disappointed.

Although he drew "White and Black", he himself believed that this short comic was not enough to be serialized.

It's far inferior to Naruto and One Piece in Jump magazine.

He needs to draw a comic with more potential.

"So what kind of comic is it?" Onishi asked expectantly.

"I haven't figured it out yet," Sorachi shook his head.

"What the hell!" Da Xi exclaimed angrily. "The deadline for submissions to the 'Golden Future Cup' is August 7th. You want to participate in this competition, and you still haven't decided what to draw?"

“That’s it.” Sorachi picked his nose and nodded nonchalantly.

There's absolutely no need to create mediocre works.

But he had no ideas for interesting comics.

That's where I'm stuck.

"Then let me give you an idea!" Onishi lost his patience. "They're airing the Taiga drama 'Shinsengumi' next year, why don't you go and ride that wave?"

“No,” Sorachi shook his head. “There are too many restrictions on period dramas. They won’t allow me to showcase the strengths of my dialogue. Besides, plagiarism would be too blatant. I don’t want to do that.”

Furthermore, I also want to draw a work that adapts "Harry Potter" into Japanese yokai (supernatural beings).

"Didn't you just say you had no ideas?"

"Now we have it."

"You're just copying my idea!"

"It's just an idea."

"Harraport is just trying to ride the wave."

"Harry Potter is a foreigner."

Sorachi immediately defended himself against Onishi's words.

"Sigh." Da Xi lost his edge and sighed, "You can't go on like this."

This worried Sorachi, who feared that the editor had given up on him.

“You can’t just slack off if you want to win the Golden Future Cup.” Da Xi patted him on the shoulder. “There are many people who want to win the Golden Future Cup. They are talented and hardworking. You have to be serious.”

"Let's carefully conceive a work that can be selected."

Chapter 321 The New Era

“Drawing manga about the Shinsengumi is fine, but it must include fantasy elements.”

After a frank and open conversation with Onishi, Hideaki Sorachi relented and began to conceive of the manga.

At the same time, many people are also working hard.

After communicating with editor Soichi Aida, manga artist Akira Amano finalized the title of the short story "Katekyo Hitman Reborn!".

……

Katsura Hoshino wanted to create a zombie-themed work. The short manga "Continue" began to be conceived based on this idea.

To change her perspective, she occasionally drew storyboards about "exorcists".

"Hehehe, maybe I'll become a colleague of Teacher Tori Akino."

She rested her chin on her hand and began to daydream.

Katsura Hoshino was born in 1980, only four years younger than Hibiki Higashino. However, Higashino debuted in high school, and at the age when Katsura Hoshino liked reading manga, Higashino was just becoming famous.

The content of "Hikaru no Go" is very interesting, and anyone who has watched it will be attracted by its charm.

Kondo Hikaru, who wanted to catch up with Touya Akira, was shining brightly.

Katsura Hoshino was drawn to Hikaru Kondo and would often sketch characters from "Hikaru no Go" with her brush. Over time, her art style became similar to Hibiki Higashino's.

Furthermore, due to her female identity, the art style changed to an exquisite level that went beyond the norm.

It's probably a gender-swapped version of Akino Mirai, only the drawing skills are far inferior.

When Koji Yoshida saw her original manuscript, he was also somewhat surprised, "This girl is really a genius."

Being able to imitate Akino Toriyama's style is something that not everyone can do.

Among female manga artists, Hoshino Katsura, a complete newcomer, possesses unexpected talent.

Koji Yoshida called Katsura Hoshino.

"How's the storyboard coming along? Bring it over so I can take a look tomorrow."

"Yes."

The next day, Katsura Hoshino brought "Continue" to see Koji Yoshida. To show that she had worked hard, she also brought storyboards about exorcists.

After careful analysis, Koji Yoshida decided, "Let's draw 'Exorcist' first, and put 'Continue' aside."

"But I want to draw 'Continue'."

“But I want you to draw ‘Exorcist,’ understand?” Koji Yoshida said firmly.

Hoshino Katsura was so angry she wanted to bite someone, but there was nothing she could do. She was easily swayed by her personality and was completely at the mercy of the domineering Yoshida Koji.

"Okay... okay."

Seeing that Hoshino Katsura had agreed, Yoshida began planning Hoshino Katsura's future on his own, "Hmm, let's use 'Exorcist' to charge towards the 'Golden Future Cup,' and then start serialization."

He could tell that Hoshino Katsura needed someone to drive her forward, otherwise she would easily stagnate.

"The Golden Future Cup!" Hoshino Katsura panicked. "No, I... I'm completely not up to it."

"That's decided." Yoshida stood up and left coldly.

Katsura Hoshino sat there blankly, on the verge of tears.

As he stepped outside, Yoshida clenched his fist excitedly. He had done it!

When facing Akino Mirai and Togashi Yoshihiro, the new editor Yoshida Koji spoke without much confidence.

Now he has finally become the person he imagined himself to be.

"awesome!"

"What's so great?" Sasaki waved to Yoshida when he saw him. "Make time this afternoon and come with me to Mr. Tori Akino's house. I have something to discuss with him."

"Yes," Yoshida replied.

……

Sasaki and Hibiki Higashino are talking about the "Golden Future Cup".

He hopes to leverage Akino Mirai's fame to promote the "Golden Mirai Cup" award.

This was also an important project policy for him after he became editor-in-chief.

Considering that he had been idle for a long time, Higashino Hibiki agreed.

He was happy to help Sasaki, especially since there was an attendance bonus.

"Then it's settled. There will be a TV interview on April 15th." Sasaki breathed a sigh of relief as things went so smoothly. He said to Yoshida, "You must pass on all of Tori Akino-sensei's requests to me immediately."

"Received." Yoshida nodded seriously and wrote it down in his notebook.

……

A few days later, Higashino Hibiki took Higashino Mirai out and fed him baby food.

"Hehehe." Baby laughed happily when she saw Higashino Hibiki.