Full-time comic artist

Clients that are hard to find will be poached by senior colleagues.

He experienced everything: superior-subordinate relationships, personnel transfers, factional struggles... He was only 28 years old and hadn't been in society for long.

"Thank you." Higashino Hibiki nodded. "But you're overpraising me. You're only saying that because I'm your good friend."

“Of course not,” Kitamoto shook his head. “I have a senior in college who’s a total otaku. While focusing on his studies, he joined the animation club at the University of Tokyo and spends his days watching anime, reading manga, and playing games.”

"He was so engrossed in it that he was almost obsessed."

"It's to the point that even with a broken bone, I wouldn't want to leave the CM exhibition."

Higashino nodded slightly, indicating that he was listening.

Kitamoto spoke at length, slightly out of breath. After a pause, he continued, "But after my senior graduated, I never saw him reading comics again."

When I asked him about it, he said, "The working hours are too long, and I'm so tired when I get home that I just go straight to sleep. Over time, I've given up the habit of reading comics."

"He answered very seriously, without any bitterness or distress on his face. He was used to that kind of workplace."

"This made me feel very depressed for a time. To work and support my family, I had to give up my former self, which was a terrible thing."

"Higashino, you don't think I'm ridiculous, do you?"

Hibiki Higashino shook his head. "No."

In his previous life, he was even worse off than Beiben. He didn't have a decent job and had to constantly drink and socialize to maintain his position and salary.

So he is very grateful that he has the life he has now.

“Even when I’m confused, I still have to work. I gradually got used to my life being taken up by things, and I became like my senior,” Kitamoto sighed. He quickly cheered up, “After watching ‘Hanzawa Naoki,’ I felt a soul resonance. I realized that work can be very fulfilling.”

Naoki Hanzawa saved Makino Seiki by providing the company with a loan of 3000 million yen, thus pulling Makino Seiki out of its predicament.

President Takeshita, whose company went bankrupt due to Nishi-Osaka Steel, also chose to cooperate with Hanzawa Naoki after hearing about Makino Seiki's situation, in order to take revenge on Nishi-Osaka's president, Higashida.

This part of the story is very inspiring. Hanzawa benefits from his views on the banking industry. Good deeds are rewarded, and those who are virtuous receive much help.

His work is meaningful and rewarding.

Therefore, Hanzawa, who values ​​human worth the most, is able to remain optimistic, positive, and courageous in his struggles.

“The legal profession cannot be described as good or evil,” Kitamoto said. “We are simply serving our clients.”

Therefore, they use clever words and arguments to find loopholes.

"I want to learn from Hanzawa and make myself more valuable."

From then on, being a lawyer was not just a job, but also a way for him to fulfill his mission.

Higashino Hibiki expressed his sincere admiration, "Congratulations, Kitamoto."

Kitamoto became Phoenix Wright Ryuichi.

……

"Ah, Higashino, Kitamoto! You guys walk so fast!" Nishimura caught up with them.

He was strong and healthy, but he ended up lagging behind, probably because he was using all his energy to peek at miniskirts.

Higashino Hibiki couldn't help but shake his head. Nishimura was just too low-minded, even though they were both his friends.

He was ashamed to be associated with Nishimura.

Looking at Higashino Hibiki, Nishimura exclaimed, "Ah, those legs are so long and white, they're perfect."

"No, no!" Higashino Hibiki asked instinctively.

"Behind me".

Higashino looked over and thought, "She really has amazing legs."

He saw a tall, slender high school girl, whose height of 170 centimeters was above her thighs.

He could play with legs like those for a year.

As the tall, beautiful high school girl drew closer, Higashino Hibiki began to stare straight ahead.

Are you Mr. Toriakino?

"I'm."

It turns out the long-legged beauty is a fan of Hibiki Higashino.

The little girl cheered quietly, trying not to let the other classmates know, enjoying the moment all to herself.

"I'm your junior, Mamiko Ikeda, a second-year student at Enhiko High School. I really love your manga, Bakuman!"

"Whether it's the Platonic love between the male and female leads, or the male lead's drive to pursue his dreams, it's all wonderful!"

"When I was little, I loved 'Hikaru no Go' the most! Hikaru Shindo and Akira Touya were so focused on pursuing the divine move, which made me admire and worship them as a child. Every progress they made made me cheer with joy."

"I've been waiting for this moment—when will the teacher create similar inspirational artwork? I've finally waited for it!"

……

Nishimura was dumbfounded.

The tall, beautiful high school girl looked at Higashino Hibiki with sparkling eyes, her admiration almost overflowing.

This made Nishimura extremely jealous.

He was surrounded by livestock while he worked.

After Niu Niu's illness was resolved, only the burly middle-aged men and women patted him on the shoulder and said, "Well done!"

There are no such pretty girl fans at all!

……

"Bakuman is so great, teacher, keep it up!"

After getting the autograph, the girl blushed with excitement and left satisfied.

"Meeting Mr. Tori Akino was the luckiest thing that happened to me this year."

Nishimura could still hear her saying that.

Higashino Hibiki turned around and said to Nishimura, "It's over, let's go."

They're going to visit Musashino Art University.

Nishimura said jealously, "Meeting Higashino was the luckiest thing that ever happened to me. I was so happy that I didn't have the energy to walk."

Kitamoto Kanji said, "Then let's go first, Higashino, and let Nishimura rest for a bit."

“Okay.” Hibiki Higashino nodded with a smile.

The two of them walked away side by side, chatting and laughing.

"Wow! They really left!" Nishimura ran up to the two of them, crossing his arms in dissatisfaction.

So what exactly are you angry about?

Nishimura was embarrassed. "I...I...I also want to have female fans."

Kitamoto quipped, "What girl would like a veterinarian?"

That's just wishful thinking.

Hibiki Higashino replied, "That's easy."

"What! What!" Nishimura asked hurriedly.

Do you follow YouTube?

"What is this?" Nishimura asked, puzzled.

"An American video sharing website where you can record your daily work and share it."

YouTube was founded in February 2005 and has already gained considerable popularity.

"What's so interesting about my job?" Nishimura asked, puzzled.

Hibiki Higashino said, "It may not seem novel to you, but it's something most people wouldn't do. Assisting a cow's calving, treating illnesses, or even trimming a cow's hooves can all be fascinating to viewers. That's the significance of video sharing websites—allowing people to see the lives of other people."

Hibiki Higashino used to enjoy watching carpet cleaning and weapon forging, as it was particularly stress-relieving.

Nishimura nodded hesitantly, "Then I'll give it a try..."

"Okay, good luck." Higashino Hibiki patted him on the shoulder.

"Tell me after you create the channel, and I'll follow it," Kitamoto said with a smile.

YouTube is in its early stages now, and if Nishimura works hard, he will definitely make a name for himself.

……

Nishimura stayed in Tokyo for three days and is going home today.

Higashino Hibiki went to see him off.

"Are you in such a hurry?"

“Because the child can’t live without me.” Nishimura shrugged. “Besides, the cows and horses are there too.”

"Well, then I won't stop you." He watched Nishimura leave.

Beiben is busy with work; he said an aunt is having some trouble and he needs to help her.

Only Hibiki Higashino came to see Nishimura off today.

It's a bit embarrassing to admit, but even though Nishimura came from afar, the two of them couldn't find the time to go and could only greet and see him off.

After taking a couple of steps, Nishimura suddenly turned back. He walked quickly to Higashino Hibiki and blurted out the words he had been holding back for three days.

"Higashino! How is Asahina-san doing?"

Higashino Hibiki was taken aback. "Is this what you've been unable to say?"

“Hmm!” Nishimura said seriously, “Because I’m already married, it’s not appropriate to ask this.”

“Asahina,” Hibiki Higashino recalled of Asahina Yuko’s appearance when he first met her, “Although she still seemed aloof, she is very happy now. After achieving her dream, she works hard for it every day.”

"I see," Nishimura said with a sigh of relief, then laughed heartily, "That's great!"

He turned and left without looking back.

……