My Cartoonist Girlfriend

"But aren't you also very enthusiastic about drawing, Eriri? You never miss the fan exhibitions twice a year, and each one is better than the last."

"Oh... stop talking! It's not what I wanted to draw, I was forced to do it!"

"Who would believe you if you said that?"

"Really? Why do you think I became a fan artist? Wasn't it because of my mom's influence?"

"But if you don't really like it, how can you reach your current level of skill?"

"I...I'm a genius, isn't that okay?"

Seeing that Eriri was still refusing to admit it and was looking for excuses, Asakura Feng shook his head secretly.

"Okay, okay, you're a genius."

"I always feel like you're just trying to please me."

"I was discovered by you."

"Ahhh! You bastard!"

Eriri got angry and swung her twin ponytails, hitting Asakura Kaede's arms again and again. However, such a weak attack was just like tickling to Asakura Kaede, and it even made him feel happy.

While playing around like this, the two finally arrived at the art department.

After arriving here, Eriri immediately quieted down in order to maintain her usual well-behaved image as a young lady. After glaring at Asakura Kaede, she opened the door to the art department and walked in.

In the art club, the president and Uchimaki Subaru have already arrived.

The director lying on the sofa saw the two people coming in, raised his hand to greet them and said, "We are still missing Usami. I will tell you something when she arrives. It can be regarded as a collective activity of the art department."

"Are there any more activities?"

After hearing this, Ying Lili also sat down curiously.

After waiting for about fifteen minutes, Usami finished her duty and came over, and the minister began to talk about what to do next.

"To be precise, it should be a task assigned by the school." Sitting up from the sofa, the director said, "It's like this. This year is the school's 30th anniversary, and the school plans to hold it together with this year's spring sports meeting, which is at the end of May. The school hopes that our art department will participate and draw some promotional posters and some art paintings for setting the scene. Everyone should have no problem with it, right?"

Everyone nodded. The school anniversary was a big event, not to mention being held together with the sports meet. Their art department would be able to participate in such an event, and they would probably feel a sense of accomplishment.

Not to mention Asakura Kaede, Eriri and Usami, even Uchimaki Subaru was very excited at this time.

Looking at the minister, he asked directly: "Then Minister, can we play freely at that time?"

Although the director looked lazy, he was actually very experienced. He knew what Uchimaki Subaru was thinking. He raised his hands and made an X and said, "Don't even think about it. Others can do whatever they want, but Uchimaki, you must carry out the task under Usami's supervision, otherwise you are forbidden to draw my wife in the activity room!"

"Oh! Well then..."

Asakura Feng looked at the depressed Uchimaki Subaru and said with a smile: "Uchimaki, you are really bold. You actually want to let all the teachers and students in the school see your two-dimensional wife during the school celebration and sports meeting?"

"Hey, I just thought this would be fun."

"..."

Everyone was silent, even Asakura Kaede could only praise this guy's courage. If it were Asakura Kaede, he would never do such a thing, it was too shameful.

Having said that, I am just reminding everyone that there is still some time before we can officially participate in the production. Although there are relatively few members in their art department, they are all strong. We can start drawing after the Golden Week in May. Two weeks will be enough.

Next, it was back to the daily club activities.

While setting up the drawing board, Asakura Feng said, "In addition to the school anniversary, there is also a sports meeting. I wonder if the sports meeting in Fengzhizaki will be the traditional one, or will there be some interesting competitions."

"Interesting competition?" Usami looked at the minister excitedly, "Minister, is there an obstacle course like the one you often see in comics, the kind where you have to jump up and bite bread?"

The headmaster, who was lying on his side with one hand supporting his head and reading a comic, said without moving his head, "There are indeed fun competitions, but forget about chewing bread. At most, we can have a walking race with borrowed objects or a three-legged race. Well... Of course, we can't rule out the possibility that the Student Union will organize some new competitions this year. After all, our new Student Union President has a lot of ideas."

"Oh! That would be fun!"

Usami sat on the chair, rocking back and forth happily, "I really want to go to the school anniversary right away!"

"It's almost done. There's only one month left, but..." The minister paused and said with a smile, "But after the Golden Week, there's still a midterm exam waiting for you. Don't forget it!"

"Midterm exam?" Usami was stunned for a moment and said nervously, "Oh no, I really forgot about this. I have to review it well."

Asakura Kaede was not panicked at all, it was just an exam.

However, within his sight, he found that Ying Lili was working stiffly with her back straight, and the hand holding the paintbrush was not moving smoothly.

Okay, here's another nervous one.

Chapter 34: Must Open Up (Please Collect!!!)

At night, in the Sawamura family villa.

Eriri sat on her bed, posing like a cute duck, looking at the clothes spread out in front of her with a distressed expression.

Scratching her long hair, Eriri said, "Ahhh, this is so annoying. Which one should I wear?"

Then he leaned back, lay on the bed, looked at the ceiling and said to himself: "Really, what am I worrying about? Isn't it just going out to play?"

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

"Eri, mommy's coming in!"

When the door opened, Sayuri Sawamura saw her daughter lying on her back on the bed, with clothes scattered around her. They were all new spring clothes bought this year.

Sayuri Sawamura knew that her daughter had made an appointment with her classmates to go out and play tomorrow, and they were going out alone. After getting to know Asakura Kaede, Sayuri Sawamura was relatively relieved that Eriri would go out with a boy tomorrow.

But looking at her daughter's current appearance, Sayuri Sawamura felt emotionally that her daughter has finally grown up and will also have such troubles.

Sitting down beside the bed, Sayuri Sawamura asked, "What's wrong? Don't you know what clothes to choose tomorrow?"

Of course, Ying Lili would not admit it, and quickly shook her head and said, "That's not the case. Just wear any outfit!"

You're still being stubborn. This was clearly not what you saw when you came in.

Sayuri Sawamura didn't say much. She picked up a piece of clothing next to Eriri and looked at it, then said, "Eriri, your personality is really different from mom's. When mom was in college, she wasn't as arrogant as you. She watched your dad very closely, and no one could take advantage of her. But you can't keep good boys like you are now!"

When Ying Lili heard this, she immediately sat up and said with a red face: "Don't talk nonsense, it has nothing to do with Asakura!"

"Ala!"

Sayuri Sawamura covered her mouth and chuckled, looking at her daughter and said, "I didn't mention the child's name, Eriri, why are you so nervous?"

"Woo!!!"

She was fooled. Eriri had never been able to compete with her mother in terms of language, so she could only turn around and not look at her to express her dissatisfaction.

You are so childish. This is not okay.

Shaking her head, Sayuri Sawamura looked at the bed full of clothes and said, "Well, Eriri, do you want your mother to help you match them?"

Still with her back to him, Eriri was silent for a moment before she spoke up, "You don't want me to wear a kimono like you, do you?"

"Of course not. Although this is my current hobby, I will not let my daughter wear a kimono and go on a date with a boy in Akihabara."

"This isn't a date!!!"

"Really not?"

Letting Eriri turn around and look at him, Sayuri Sawamura asked with a smile: "Eriri, are you going to say the same thing as yesterday that this is compensation from the other party for hiding their identities? A boy and a girl go out alone, and you say it's not a date. Do you believe it yourself? There is no such simple thing in the world."

"..."

Ying Lili was silent, looking down at her hands, feeling a little at a loss.

"Girl, are you slow or just unwilling to think that way?" Touching Eriri's hair, Sayuri Sawamura's mind flashed the boy who had a good relationship with Eriri when they were young but later fell out with her. She felt that she must help her daughter to enlighten her mind.

"Eri, let me ask you a few questions."

After getting her daughter's attention, Sayuri Sawamura began to ask questions: "There are two girls in your art club, including you, right?"

Eriri nodded and replied, "Yeah, that's right, there really aren't that many people, only five in total."

"So, what's the relationship between Asakura-kun and the other girl like? Do they communicate often?"

"Ugh?"

Ying Lili was stunned for a moment and began to recall.

She originally thought that since she and Usami had a good relationship, she thought that Asakura and Usami should also have a good relationship, but now that she thinks about it carefully, it seems that when they were in the club, Asakura and Usami did not communicate very often, at most they exchanged some things about painting. Moreover, most of the time, the three of them discussed together.

Seeing the change in Eriri's expression, Sayuri Sawamura knew that her guess was correct, and continued, "It seems that you have figured it out. That Asakura-kun is actually only close to you. I don't think he has much communication or a good relationship with other girls."

Ying Lili nodded unconsciously, but soon a figure appeared in her mind and her expression became gritted teeth.

"No, there is still one person."

"Huh? Who?"

"Kasumigaoka Utaha!" Eriri said with a puffed face, "It's Kasumigaoka Utaha. This girl and Asakura are both authors of the same library. Although they are not the same editor, the editor Machida is obviously the junior of Asakura's editor. They have a pretty good relationship."

Is that Kasumi Shiko?

Sayuri Sawamura was a little surprised. Although she had never seen her in person, she heard from Eriri that Kasumigaoka Utaha was a famous beauty in the school with a very good figure. She had many admirers in the school, but her mouth was a bit sharp.

So, this girl should be the only one who can threaten Eriri?

Sayuri Sawamura is very satisfied with Asakura Kaede. If her daughter can be with him, she will agree 100%, but from now on, Eriri still has a lot to learn.

After thinking for a while, Sayuri Sawamura continued, "Let's not talk about this teacher Kasumi Shiko for now. Anyway, you will have many opportunities to meet her at work in the future, and you will have plenty of time to get to know her. Now I want to ask you, among the people who know that Asakura-kun has contacted, you are the only girl who has a good relationship with him. Eriri, what do you think? You know, with Asakura-kun's appearance, it is impossible for him not to be popular with girls!"

At this point, Ying Lili didn't know what her mother meant. She blushed and whispered, "We just have a common hobby. You think too much."

"Is it really just because of a common interest?"

Sawamura Sayuri moved closer to Eriri and whispered, "I've checked out this boy. He's excellent in every way. If you're with him, mom won't object!"

"Ah! I told you it's not like that!!!"

The more he spoke, the more blunt he became. Eriri really couldn't stand it anymore, so she pushed her mother and used all her strength to push him out of the room.

"I'm going to rest!"

Before closing the door, Sayuri Sawamura still smiled and said, "When you go out tomorrow, I think you can wear a solid-colored dress. Cuteness is your advantage, Eriri. You can definitely charm the other person."

"Bang!" The door closed. Ying Lili leaned against the door, no longer able to think.

Chapter 35: The first part is about dating, the second part... (Please collect!!!)

Asakura Kaede, who did not stay up late on Friday night, got up early on Saturday morning without any hesitation. She took a shower in the bathroom, fixed her hair, changed into new clothes that she bought at the mall after school yesterday.

Although I don't know how Eriri will prepare, Asakura Kaede must be fully prepared.

After looking at himself in the bathroom mirror, Asakura Feng nodded and said with satisfaction: "Not bad, this will do."

After leaving the bathroom and going downstairs, I was met with my parents' meaningful eyes and smiles.

"..."

Pulling out his chair and sitting at the dining table, he asked Kaede Asakura, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Asakura Reiko smiled and said, "Son, it seems that you are well prepared! Very handsome!"

Asakura Takaichi also gave a thumbs up to Asakura Kaede and said, "You are worthy of being my son. Keep it up today!"

Shaking his head helplessly, Asakura Feng picked up the coffee and took a sip and said, "I've already told you, it's just a simple outing. It's not as complicated as you think."

These words are exactly the same as what Eriri said on the other side yesterday.

However, the Asakura couple would never believe it. Their son had gone out to play with his classmates before, but never like today. He even bought a new set of clothes yesterday just to go out and play.

And this was the first time for him to go out alone with a girl.

Asakura Reiko had also seen photos of Eriri, and it seemed that her son definitely liked her, otherwise he would not have taken her so seriously.

Asakura Reiko was too lazy to expose her, so she smiled and said, "Okay, okay, it's not that complicated. Xiao Feng, just have fun today. Let's have breakfast first."

The Asakura family’s breakfast is sometimes Japanese and sometimes Western. Since both parents have studied abroad, they sometimes make Chinese breakfast. It can be said that the variety is very rich.

Today they had Chinese style buns. Asakura Feng took a meat-filled bun, took a bite, then looked at his mother with some confusion.

If it were any other time, I would never let him go so easily. Why don’t you continue the conversation today?

Looking at his parents in front of him who were still showing off their love as usual, Asakura Feng shook his head slightly and concentrated on eating breakfast.

After eating and drinking a cup of coffee, Kaede Asakura went back to her room to pack her things, stuffed her wallet, power bank and NS into her shoulder bag, and prepared to go out.

"I'm going out!"