Full-time comic artist

"The daily wage this time is 2.5 yen."

"I am extremely grateful."

Once Yoshida Koji finished his work, he took his leave.

Xiaohe sat down at his desk and started working. He looked up at Yoshida's back and recalled what Yoshida had said when he asked to meet him.

"Tori Akino-sensei is retiring from writing. I hope Mr. Kogawa can fully cooperate with him and give him a memorable ending."

"Oh, I see."

In the studio, Xiaohe was deeply moved and filled with emotion.

The author of the book, Akino Tori, who has brought endless joy to readers, is making a graceful exit.

I really can't bear to part with him.

All I can do now is to do my best.

"Tori Akino-sensei! Please let me take a look at the storyboard and the original manuscript!"

He raised his hand and said loudly.

……

Hibiki Higashino had two assistants for his serialization of "Puella Magi Madoka Magica": Akemi Akimiya and Koga.

Everyone's here now.

But the children will be difficult to take care of.

Upon hearing about their predicament, the Higashino couple moved into the villa.

Higashino Ichiro stated, "Fishing is nothing compared to my grandson."

Higashino Shio also put aside her work on the street.

In the past, Japanese grandparents cared about their grandchildren, and the memory of the whole family sitting together for dinner after finishing work at dusk is something to cherish.

Society is becoming increasingly indifferent, and there are probably few people willing to dedicate their time and space to younger generations.

This is a regression of the times.

Hibiki Higashino suggested hiring a nanny, but was refused.

He was deeply moved when his parents moved in.

"It's been a long time since I've heard any sound."

At night, Higashino Ichiro and Higashino Shio chatted in the bedroom.

"Yes, he's grown up. He's like an adult now."

"Although he always comes home to see us, I still want to spend more time with him. Don't tell him that."

"Hmm, what about Mei?"

"She's not even married! And she's always eating and drinking at our place. I've wanted to ignore her for a long time."

"That's true."

The elderly couple, Higashino and his wife, have formed a united front.

……

The serialization of "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" began on April 23rd, and it's currently the end of March, so there's still some time to go.

But for cartoonists, this time is already very tight.

There's not much to give away.

Higashino Hibiki was so busy that he was practically running twice a week.

"It seems like the neighbor next door is going to start serialization again." Mrs. Miyano was keeping an eye on this while eating breakfast.

Mr. Miyano closed the newspaper. "How did you know?"

Ken Miyano pricked up his ears. A serialized story? Is that Mr. Higashino a writer?

Judging from her temperament, it's quite possible.

“Strangers have been coming and going from his house again, and he’s become busy again; we rarely see him these days,” Mrs. Miyano explained.

“That’s certainly possible. They really can’t stay idle.” Mr. Miyano still envied Higashino Hibiki. Freelancers can rest for a long time after work, but executives like him don’t have much free time in their lives.

"Mom, what does Uncle Higashino do?" Ken Miyano looked up and asked innocently.

"I heard he's a cartoonist."

Clang.

Ken Miyano's spoon fell into the bowl with a crisp sound.

He asked in shock, "A cartoonist?"

"Hmm, I just don't know what his works are?" Mrs. Miyano covered her cheek. "I was too embarrassed to ask. If they're not very good works, then..."

……

"Mr. Higashino is a manga artist!" Sitting on the living room sofa, Ken Miyano's mind was still buzzing. "Being neighbors with a manga artist... that's so cool!"

He watched JoJo Season 4 and was envious of Koichi Hirose and Toshikazu Mada secretly reading Rohan Kishibe's manga manuscript. He hoped he could have such an opportunity.

Even if I am punished by "Kishibe Rohan" later, it doesn't matter.

"I wonder if Uncle Higashino knows Mr. Akino...hehe." He chuckled to himself.

Just as he was thinking, Mr. Miyano exclaimed in surprise, "I never expected Higashino-kun to be so amazing! He's truly a hidden talent! Our neighbor is actually a master manga artist."

"Huh? Who is it?" Mrs. Miyano, who was about to wash the dishes, looked at the newspaper. There was a report about the Death Note movie, and a large part of it was about Akino Tori announcing his new work. Hibiki Higashino's face was clearly printed in the picture.

"Wow! It's him! That's amazing!"

"That's right, isn't it? That's amazing. I'll have to visit more often from now on."

"Uh-huh!"

Their discussion piqued Miyano Ken's interest.

As soon as his father put down the newspaper and went to work, he immediately picked it up to read.

Then came...

"what!"

Screams.

……

"What happened?"

Higashino Hibiki was startled and shuddered. He made a mark with his G pen, and a long line appeared on the manuscript paper.

It stands out starkly against the backdrop of the exquisite painting.

"Hiss~ Correction fluid, correction fluid."

He quickly started making changes.

Thankfully, the parents took the child out to play, otherwise Higashino Mirai would definitely have cried if she had been woken up.

"Is that Ken Miyano's kid?" Akemi Akimiya said, looking up. "That kid is always so loud and boisterous."

"That child seems quite well-behaved."

“It’ll only make noise for a little while,” Akemi Akemi said, “and then it’ll be quiet.”

“That’s true.” Hibiki Higashino lowered his head and continued drawing his manga.

"Tori Akino-sensei! It's Tori Akino-sensei, isn't it!"

The door to the Dongye family's house was wide open, and a hoarse voice was getting closer and closer.

His tone was filled with excitement and exhilaration.

Higashino Hibiki's hand trembled, and well, this half-finished original drawing was completely ruined.

"Sigh," he sighed, "I'll go out and take a look."

"Teacher, I'll stay with you." Xiaohe stood up, worried that something might happen. Because the voice sounded just like a perverted groper.

Cartoonists should be careful when dealing with overly enthusiastic fans.

"Thanks for your hard work."

At the entrance of the Dongye family's house, a person stood anxiously, looking up at the house with his head tilted back.

"It's you, Ken," Higashino Hibiki was surprised, and his heart relaxed. "What's this?"

"Tori Akino-sensei, I really love your Death Note!"

Higashino Hibiki never expected that his neighbor, the child he often interacted with, would actually like his work so much.

I've never heard him mention this before.

"I never imagined that Uncle Higashino was actually Teacher Tori Akino. You kept it a secret for a long time."

"After all, no one asked me, so you can come in and do it."

"Can I go in?" Ken Miyano's eyes lit up as he looked at the sacred place in his heart.

"Of course you can. You never came when I invited you before."

"That was because I was too immature."

Ken Miyano strode quickly into the Higashino residence, and then went to the Tori Akino Mirai Studio.

"Wow, this must be where you created this, teacher."

He stared at it greedily.

Hibiki Higashino's work desk was covered with many things, leaving only space for a single sheet of paper for drawing.

Akemi Akemi and Kawa each have their own unique work desktops.

There were many original manuscripts and tools on it.

Rulers include straight rulers, triangle rulers, and cloud rulers.