Full-time comic artist

I don't know how to use the g pen.

They didn't even know about binding threads.

With three months left until the deadline for the "Golden Future Cup," Yoshida pondered for a moment and then said, "Why don't you work as an assistant for a while? Do you have a favorite teacher?"

"Tori Akino-sensei!" Hoshino Katsura raised her hand.

"The teacher is still on vacation..." Yoshida said helplessly.

“Then…” Hoshino Katsura said, “would it be alright to go to Kawashita-sensei’s place?”

……

Hideaki Sorachi was frantically studying his knowledge of the "Shinsengumi".

He still couldn't bring himself to draw a manga about the Shinsengumi.

Ultimately, he created a new character: the owner of the Yorozuya, named Gintoki.

……

Jump Editorial Department.

Many editors are working hard and enthusiastically.

"This is incredible! There are so many talented newcomers, and so many interesting comics!"

The short comics submitted from all over the country were all incredibly wonderful.

A new era for Jump is coming soon.

Chapter 322 Magical Girl

"Kawashita-sensei, Tori Akino-sensei says he loves your manga the most!"

In Mizuki Kawashita's studio, Katsura Hoshino is drawing manga. Only after becoming her assistant does she realize how naive she'd always been.

Drawing comics is not only about creating works of art, but also about physical labor.

The requirements are numerous and complex, beyond the comprehension of those who haven't drawn comics before. This is a significant hurdle to becoming a comic artist, and many people who share this dream are hindered by a lack of understanding of these aspects.

"I wish there was a book that taught everyone how to draw manga," Hoshino Katsura would sometimes think. "But such a manga would be so boring."

She looked down and drew the background; the strawberry underwear was drawn in no time.

Mizuki Kawashita's brushstrokes have a light and graceful beauty, but updating comics weekly is too hard, and her assistants always have to take on a portion of the main work.

When Hoshino Katsura heard the name Tori Akino, she raised her head and listened attentively.

"It's so great that Ms. Toriaki likes 'Strawberry 100%'!" Kawashita Mizuki cheered. "Even though I already knew, hearing that still touched me deeply."

Mizuki Kawashita used to draw shoujo manga, but she still hasn't achieved anything by the time she turns thirty.

After entering the realm of shonen manga, the serialized works were quickly canceled.

She was lost for a while, and it wasn't until 2002, at the editor's suggestion, that she started drawing "Strawberry 100%", a story set in a school and centered on romance.

This manga has been serialized for a year and a half and is quite popular in Jump, but it's still far from its peak.

Seeing a boy buy a single volume of a manga at the comic book store was enough to make Mizuki Kawashita happy.

Hearing recognition from a top-tier manga artist in the industry fills Mizuki Kawashita with immense happiness, a testament to her diligent work.

"By the way, you guys know," she whispered, "Ever since Teacher Toriakino's show aired, Xiaozheng's ranking on 'Strawberry 100%' has risen two places, and he's now in eighth place!"

Congratulations, teacher!

"Strawberry 100% is finally going to shine!"

This work features female characters with diverse personalities and unique values ​​regarding love.

Under Mizuki Kawashita's delicate brushstrokes, the intertwining of emotions with the protagonist and the collision of dreams and reality are truly wonderful. The assistants felt the charm while drawing and were also happy for Mizuki Kawashita.

Thank you everyone.

Looking at the radiant Kawashita Mizuki, Hoshino Katsura felt a mix of jealousy and timidity. She wondered if she could draw manga that everyone would like, just like her teacher.

It was 7 p.m., and the workday was over.

Katsura Hoshino slung her backpack over her shoulder and prepared to go home.

"Wait a minute," Mizuki Kawashita called out to her, "Want to stay and play games or sing together?"

The other assistants remained, watching Hoshino Katsura expectantly.

"I'm sorry, I still have to draw comics when I get home," Hoshino Katsura said timidly, bowing her head.

"It's ok."

The room was filled with the cheers of children playing. Hoshino Katsura glanced back, shook her head, and went home.

……

"Although there is bitter melon in this, there is also fish."

By July, Higashino Mirai was nine months old. Although he couldn't speak yet, he could clearly express his attitude.

"Da! Da!"

Higashino Hibiki sent him some baby food, but he refused it outright.

Although he was still an infant, his arms were surprisingly strong, and Higashino Hibiki dared not exert any force, resulting in a stalemate.

"Haha." Akemi Akemi covered her mouth and chuckled. "I'll do it."

She had prepared baby food early on, which consisted of baked cookies with vegetables and shrimp inside, making them suitable for babies.

She pushed aside Higashino Hibiki, let out a soft "ah," and fed the child.

"Haha." The baby laughed happily and ate sweetly.

"You really don't know how to appreciate things," Higashino Hibiki pouted, stuffing the baby food he had made into his mouth. "It's so delicious..."

His face darkened, and he slowed down his chewing.

It tastes bitter and fishy, ​​and is really hard to eat.

Higashino looked at the baby food beside him and hesitated.

"Don't throw it away, you have to finish it." Akemi Akemi said to Hibiki Higashino without turning around.

"It's so delicious, I'm not going to throw it away." Higashino Hibiki said with a bitter face, finishing the "delicious" bite by bite.

Fortunately, the child had a small appetite and didn't eat much complementary food, so Higashino Hibiki didn't vomit.

He rubbed his stomach, still shaken.

……

“Teacher Akino,” Hibiki Higashino had just finished his ordeal when the phone in the living room rang. He answered it and found that it was Shusuke Kaneko calling. “I’m sorry to bother you.”

Hibiki Higashino gave a wry smile. "Director Kaneko, it would have been better if you had called sooner."

That way, he'd have an excuse.

"Now?"

"It's alright, is there anything I can help you with?"

The production of "Death Note" is nearing completion. The film was in production from the beginning of the year until July, and the final work arrangements are post-production special effects and editing with the director.

"Would you like to come and take a look?"

"You can arrange it as you see fit." Higashino glanced back at his wife. "I have no objections."

"Okay, thank you for your trust."

Shusuke Kaneko hung up the phone.

Hibiki Higashino still hopes that after the film's production is completed, he can look at the work from the audience's perspective.

……

"Mr. Kawashita, thank you for taking care of me during this time."

"We need to work hard for the 'Golden Future Cup'!"

"……Yes."

Katsura Hoshino learned a lot from Mizuki Kawashita.

She felt more confident about drawing the exorcist story "Zone".

Upon hearing about the "Golden Future Cup," an assistant belatedly realized, "Oh, it's already July! I don't have time to draw my entry for the 'Golden Future Cup'!"

Another assistant comforted her, "Anyway, there's no way you'll be selected."

"That's true, with so many people participating, the chances of winning are too low."

The assistants started playing around on their own.

On the way home, Hoshino Katsura's fingernails dug into her fair palm.

"I want to be selected! I definitely will!"

……

"Ha ha ha ha."

"Isn't it beautiful?"

In the living room, Akemi Akemi and Mirai Higashino were playing around while watching "Cardcaptor Sakura" on TV.

"Key containing dark power, reveal your true divine power! By the contract, Sakura commands you to break the seal!"

Sakura starts using the Wind Card to fight, and this cool TV scene makes Higashino Mirai giggle.

Although he didn't understand it, he was just watching for the fun.

"A magical girl, huh?" Hibiki Higashino murmured thoughtfully, stroking his chin.

"Do you miss Professor Takeuchi?" Akemi Akimiya asked him with a smile.

The most famous magical girl series is Sailor Moon.

"What are you thinking about!" Higashino Hibiki's forehead was sweating. "Of course not, I just have an idea for a new work."