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"Editor-in-Chief," Ibaraki Masahiko approached Sasaki, "The manga volumes of 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica' are about to sell out."

"What's going on?" Sasaki asked疑惑地, "Hasn't this volume been out for almost two months? Or is it..."

He flipped through the documents. "The second volume has been released?"

How come he, as the editor-in-chief, didn't know?

“It’s the first volume,” Ibaraki Masahiko said with a smile. “Because the latest chapter of ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’ was so wonderful, the readers were all moved and they couldn’t wait to start buying the collected volumes. In no time, the stock was sold out.”

“It’s hard to imagine,” Sasaki shook his head, then asked, “Do you have any data?”

“Right here,” Ibaraki Masahiko handed the documents in his hand to Sasaki.

“In just five days,” Sasaki exclaimed in astonishment, “the sales of the Puella Magi Madoka Magica manga volume increased from 100 million to 112 million.”

“The trend is still rising, and now the important thing is to reprint it,” said Masahiko Ibaraki.

“Hmm,” Sasaki stood up, “Let’s have a meeting.”

Ibaraki Masahiko left to gather his colleagues from the marketing department.

Sasaki remarked, "Tori Akino-sensei should never be underestimated."

He always manages to surprise himself.

This manga, "Puella Magi Madoka Magica," which has only been serialized for 19 chapters, is already far ahead of other manga.

……

"Madoka has finally become a magical girl."

"He's also a mature senior."

"Everything has turned upside down, haha."

"But Mami-senpai is destined to die."

Hibiki Higashino looked at the discussions on the forum.

The publication of chapter 19 of "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" has once again sparked intense discussion.

There are so many things I could say, and so much I want to say.

Readers of "Little Circle" began to engage in extensive discussions.

They talked about the shy and introverted Homura Akemi, and the confident Madoka Komaru after realizing her value.

I was wondering where Sayaka had gone.

They said that Cupid was as despicable as ever.

In the first playthrough, Madoka and Mami Tomoe had just died when she tempted Homura Akemi to become a magical girl.

"Luckily, Homura was quick-witted and made a wish to start over."

This brought a glimmer of light to the despairing world of magical girls.

"Seeing Madoka turn into a witch must be very painful for Homura Akemi!"

"This was also the beginning of her transformation, from a weak girl into a cold and aloof beauty who is unapproachable."

"It's so tragic. Homura is so pitiful, constantly witnessing Madoka's death."

"Yes, my lover died in front of me several times."

"spouse?"

"I think Homura likes Madoka."

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"As is well known, due to the immense popularity of 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica,' everyone is discussing the plot of 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica.'"

"For example, Xiaoyan is so pitiful, having to face a dark world."

"Kukby's cooking method".

"What readers are most curious about is... what exactly did Madoka wish for?"

"Teacher Toriakino".

Hibiki Higashino looked up at the TV host who had come to interview him and smiled slightly, "That's not really important."

"Why?" the host asked in surprise. "As far as I know, a magical girl's abilities are related to the wishes she makes. Sayaka wished for Kyosuke Kamijou's left hand to recover, so her healing and recovery abilities are extremely high when she is injured."

"Xiaoyuan's wish must be very important."

Mami Tomoe, who doesn't want to die alone and desires companions and friends, has a power called ribbons, which represent "connection" and "bondage."

So when Madoka and Sayaka entered Mami's world and opened their hearts to each other, Mami died because she was no longer alone.

Homura Akemi's wish allows her to save Madoka Kaname time and time again.

"Well, how should I put it?" Hibiki Higashino scratched his head. "Because Madoka is a very kind girl. In a world where Homura doesn't stop her, she'd be happy to help others and become a magical girl. This wish isn't important to Madoka. It might just be a big meal, or rescuing some little animal."

“It’s common for cats and dogs to be hit and killed by cars in the city. It’s perfectly reasonable for Xiaoyuan to wish for the cats and dogs to be resurrected after witnessing this scene and feeling sad.”

"Okay, that's settled then."

Hibiki Higashino said.

"How casual!" the host couldn't help but remark. Realizing her mistake, she quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, I..."

“It’s alright,” Higashino waved his hand. “Madoka has a happy family and friendly friends. She doesn’t need to make a wish anywhere, so it’s not important.”

“I understand.” The host nodded thoughtfully. “Other magical girls also have things they need to wish for, so that’s what’s depicted. It’s an indispensable part of their lives and personalities, and it’s also a way of expressing their worldview.”

“Yes.” Higashino clapped his hands. “That’s right. Madoka’s mission is elsewhere.”

An hour later, the TV station staff left.

"I'm sorry to bother you today, Mr. Toriakino."

“It’s alright,” Hibiki Higashino said. “An occasional visit is a little surprise in life.”

He saw them off.

Higashino Hibiki's house fell silent.

"Do TV stations often come to interview you?" Higashino Shio, who was hiding in the bedroom, came to the living room and asked Akemi Akemi.

A housewife like her gets a little intimidated when she sees a large crowd.

“Mom, don’t worry,” Akemi Akemi said. “It only happens occasionally.”

"What am I worried about?" Higashino muttered twice, and seeing that everyone had left, she became bolder.

Akemi Akemi covered her mouth, unable to suppress a chuckle.

This usually gentle and kind mother-in-law also has a lovely side.

"Um, are you sure there won't be any TV interviews?" Higashino Shio couldn't help but ask again.

"People came to interview us because 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica' was doing so well," Akemi Akimiya explained. "'Puella Magi Madoka Magica' has already reached its peak, and its popularity shouldn't have any room to rise any further."

"So unless the anime adaptation airs, no one will bother you anymore."

"That's good." Higashino Shio patted her chest.

Akemi Akemi glanced at her, then remained silent, saving face for her mother.

……

What's bothering you the most right now?

"I always want to take a break from publishing, but I don't know how to adjust my mindset."

"Is it because the main storyline is difficult to advance? Then let's create a side story."

"It's not that I can't write storyboards, it's that I don't want to draw the original artwork."

Sasaki was speechless when he looked at the shameless Yoshihiro Togashi in front of him.

In front of the editor-in-chief, he said he was too lazy to draw.

What a shameless old scoundrel.

Sasaki showed his usual concern, expecting Yoshihiro Togashi to say the same old things like that he wasn't feeling well.

I never expected him to be so open about it now.

Togashi was devastated. "Because of taxes, about 70% of my income is taken away, so working 20 hours a day is equivalent to working for free for 14 hours. When I think about this, I want to run away in the middle of the night and quit my job as a manga artist."

Sasaki couldn't do anything about this.

He's not the prime minister, and the Japanese prime minister is not easy to deal with either.

Sasaki knew that his words were powerless in the face of such a seasoned and cunning man.

"Mr. Togashi," Sasaki stepped forward and asked with a smile, "Have you been following Akino-kun's 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica'?"

“Yes, yes,” Yoshihiro Togashi nodded repeatedly, “because Naoko is very angry, so I care a lot about this manga.”

Oh, it's about loving one's wife. Sasaki understood.

“Haha, this is so interesting. I want to see how a manga that can make Naoko so angry is drawn,” Yoshihiro Togashi laughed. “Akino Tori is so talented. I love him to death.”

"Ah, I see..." Sasaki sighed.

He didn't know how to start a conversation.

Togashi continued, "Actually, I've always been reading Akino Tori's manga. After all, that guy always comes up with something new. In the world of unchanging shonen manga, he's one of the few that I can actually get into."

After Death Note, Puella Magi Madoka Magica opened his eyes.

In just 19 chapters, the story has already taken many unexpected turns, surprising him time and time again.

Oh, you can set it up like that.

Wow, that's amazing! The witch was actually a magical girl in disguise.

Sasaki nodded. "Puella Magi Madoka Magica is a wonderful manga, and it's one of the top works in Jump now."

“Of course,” Yoshihiro Togashi grinned, looking at Sasaki with a hint of mockery, “the serialization of ‘Puella Magi Madoka Magica’ won’t last much longer, will it? I reckon it will end soon.”

The editorial team must be feeling terrible about this news.