Full-time comic artist

Wakakusa Megumi was indifferent, even somewhat angry.

But when Higashino Higashino's tune came on, he was still stunned.

He looked up, very surprised.

It's very similar to my own compositions, but feels more mature.

But there was no time to ask. He quickly picked up a pencil and started doodling in his notebook.

His expression was one of utter astonishment, a stark contrast to his previous demeanor.

very interesting.

“It’s really amazing,” Wakakusa Megumi said, looking at Hibiki Higashino. “It’s exactly the same as the music I composed, except mine is the second version, while yours can already be used in the animation.”

Higashino looked at him, thinking of an excuse.

but……

Wakakusa Megumi was delighted. "In ancient China, there was the story of Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi, who found a kindred spirit in each other. I've imagined it many times. With you, Tori Akino, it's like I've met my Zhong Ziqi."

"Eh?" Hibiki Higashino himself didn't know much about composing, and he couldn't handle Wakakusa Megumi's excitement. After leaving the ending theme, he hurriedly said goodbye.

Higashino Hibiki recalled that scene and wanted to laugh.

Listening to the OP.

Yoshii Yamahisa exclaimed, "It sounds really good."

"I feel like I'm seeing myself when I was working hard for art." Nan Chiharu closed her eyes and swayed from side to side.

"I wonder which master made this?" Akemi Akimiya asked curiously.

Higashino Hibiki didn't say.

As the opening animation progressed, the subtitles gradually appeared.

Original work: Toriaki Mirai

"Supervisor: Akira Yamazaki (Nihon Chess Academy)

Shueisha (serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump)

When his name appeared on television, Akira Yamazaki proudly touched his nose.

Indeed, without her, the story of "Hikaru no Go" wouldn't make such a sense.

Even now, Higashino Hibiki still needs to consult the Go Association through her when playing against top players.

Music: Wakakusa Etori, Akino Mirai

"Eh!" Yoshii Yamahisa exclaimed in shock, "Is this Higashino-kun's composition?"

"Higashino-kun, I didn't know you had this skill. I really underestimated you." Takagi Kiko put her hand on Higashino Hibiki's shoulder, leaned close to him, and whispered in his ear.

Higashino Hibiki immediately pushed her away.

He noticed Akemi Akemi staring at him with wide eyes, as if to say, "Wow, that's amazing!"

Higashino Hibiki couldn't help but feel proud, but he remained humble.

"It's all thanks to Ms. Wakakusa Kei's hard work."

……

The animation has started.

Nan Qianchun raised her chicken soup bowl and shouted, "Cheers!"

"Cheers" x5

The room, which was warm and lively in winter, became bustling with activity.

Higashino blew away the oil on the surface, took a sip of the chicken soup, and found it exceptionally flavorful, making him feel warm and cozy.

He watched the animation on TV, and just like the original story in his memory, the animation was quite mature, faithful to the original text, the voice actors gave excellent performances, and the background music came at just the right time. He was very moved.

It's like taking a sip of wine, leaving you feeling tipsy and dizzy.

Although "Hikaru no Go" was a plagiarized work, it still contained a lot of effort.

The drawing process is very important in comics. Takeshi Obata is just one of the illustrators, but no one considers him not to be the author.

Hibiki Higashino himself has been diligent and conscientious year after year, striving for perfection, and he is indeed very hardworking.

Therefore, he also has feelings for "Hikaru no Go".

Watching this animated film brought a sense of tranquility to my heart.

This clear spring might just be able to revive the dried-up sacred spring of Kamen Rider Kuuga in his ultimate form.

He turned to look at the snowflakes outside the window and said to himself, "Happy New Year."

Keep up the good work in the new year!

After an advertisement segment, the main episode of the anime ended with Fujiwara Sai easily defeating Touya Akira with a single move.

"It's almost my turn!" Yamazaki Nidan said expectantly.

This is her Go mini-lesson.

As the scene shifts, she gracefully places a chess piece on the board, just like Akira Touya's action in the manga.

Moreover, there's a white flash effect when the piece is placed, which is quite cool.

"Oh! The world is united!" Higashino Hibiki couldn't help but shout.

Yamazaki Akira asked in surprise, "What?"

"I've come up with a super-powered Go game..." Hibiki Higashino said without changing his expression.

He really liked "Go Master" when he was a child. The plot was full of ups and downs, the Go master who vomited blood while playing Go, the love story between Jiang Liuer and Fang Baihua, and especially the final battle between the protagonist and the Japanese Go player Kuroki.

Although I've grown up and realized that the chess games in the story were all played randomly, the emotion the work evoked remains.

However, the second part of "Go Master" is a bit...emmm...ruining my childhood memories.

"That sounds interesting!" Nan Chiharu's eyes lit up.

If even a serious game of Go is this exciting and thrilling, then a super-powered Go game with special effects must be even more extraordinary.

This made her, a somewhat immature girl, start to have wild fantasies.

"Hurry up and watch the show carefully," Akira Yamazaki interrupted the conversation.

She appeared.

The shot was taken in winter. He was wearing an orange coat, his hair was straightened, and he sat with a blank expression, trying to convey the aura of a master.

"great!"

"He has the air of a professional Go player!"

"As expected of Ms. Yamazaki!"

The others, sensing the atmosphere, followed suit, showering Yamazaki with compliments as he praising them.

"Akira Yamazaki's GO!GO! Go Classroom!"

Akira Yamazaki introduced the Go pieces and board, as well as the simple rules of playing Go, in a short video clip, lasting only one minute.

"Isn't it too short?" Nan Qianchun asked, puzzled.

Judging from Akira Yamazaki's demeanor, I thought there would be a lot of content, but it turned out to be less than the length of the ending theme song.

It merely acted as a mediator.

Akira Yamazaki's expression fell. "We filmed for a long time, but only a small portion of it was used... Waaah."

Nan Qianchun was at a loss for what to do and began to comfort her.

"I thought I could become famous, ahhh!"

Akira Yamazaki often served as a commentator for Go matches, speaking eloquently and confidently. She came here hoping to showcase her talent, but little did she know that while her talent was rare in the Go world, it was abundant in the animation industry.

The huge gap between expectations and reality left her deeply disappointed.

……

Yamamura x Arai Studio.

Yamamura Morimichi sat in front of the TV, biting a pencil stub as he watched "Hikaru no Go," feeling extremely jealous.

"Damn it, Akino Toriyama! Why is he so fast? My work hasn't even been animated yet! And the finished product is so excellent!"

Arai gave him a chuckle. He always liked to compare himself to Tori Akino-sensei; he was still just a kid.

"I heard that the manga volume of 'Hikaru no Go' will be released in a few days." Instead of trying to dissuade him, he cheerfully added fuel to the fire.

"Aaaaah!" Yamamura roared in fury. "That damned Tori Akino! I want an anime adaptation too! And a manga!"

“Mystery stories aren’t that simple.” Arai shook his head. “Toys don’t sell well, they don’t have much value, and few animation companies would be interested in this type of manga.”

As he spoke, he became sad.

If it can't be adapted into an anime, the collected volumes won't sell; if the collected volumes don't sell, how will we make money...?

An idea came to his mind.

Looking at the childlike Yamamura Morimichi, he pursed his lips and remained silent.

Chapter 64 Ratings

Tetsuya Endo called Hibiki Higashino, who was waiting for firsthand information at TV Asahi.

“It’s been a long time since a work like ‘Hikaru no Go’ has inspired my creative desire so much.” His teeth chattered, and although the winter night was cold, his voice was much more passionate. “What were the ratings? I can’t wait to find out.”

Hibiki Higashino felt a deep respect for Director Endo, who truly loved his work.

"Then I'll leave it to you. I still have to draw comics, otherwise I would definitely be there."

Everyone has their own battlefield, and Higashino Higashino's battlefield is at the tip of his pen.

"Haha, you're too kind!" Endo Tetsuya said loudly. He took a sip of his instant noodles, let out a hearty sigh, and then ended the call.

Higashino looked at the phone, praying in his heart that he would get a good result.