My Cartoonist Girlfriend

Asakura Feng had met Takasu Yasuko several times, but this was the first time he saw her so serious.

Asakura Feng sat down and said, "Um, Aunt Yasuko, are you angry about Takasu going to work part-time?"

Takasu Yasuko nodded and said, "That's right, I told Ryuji a long time ago that he didn't need to work part-time and just needed to study hard, but he just wouldn't listen! Xiao Fengjun, I heard him say that you gave him some advice on this matter, right?"

Hearing this, Asakura Kaede looked at Takasu Ryuji, shook his head at Takasu Ryuji who was apologizing to him, looked at Takasu Yasuko and said, "Yes, I made this suggestion, and I don't think there is any harm in it. Aunt Yasuko, can you let me tell you the reason?"

There was indeed a reason behind this matter, and Asakura Feng had already anticipated this situation, so he was not panicked.

Seeing this, Takasu Yasuko nodded and waited for Asakura Kaede's explanation.

As Oosaka Taiga ate his pudding and watched the show, Asakura Kaede said, "Aunt Yasuko, you should know about Takasu's personality problems."

After a pause, he pointed at his eyes and said, "It's not quite right to say this, but because of his eyes, it's really difficult for Takasu to socialize since the start of the school year. Although my classmate Kitamura and I became friends with him, it was limited to our class in this half semester. Except for a few people, most people in other classes just think that there's a bully with vicious eyes in Class C of the first year."

Hearing what Asakura Kaede said, Takasu Yasuko's emotions fluctuated a little, and she glanced at the silent Takasu Ryuji.

At this time, Oosaka Taiga, who had been silent, raised his hand and whispered, "This is true. Except for a few of us who know his true character, everyone else keeps a distance from him."

"Uh...keeping a distance is a bit exaggerated, isn't it?"

Takasu Ryuji wanted to explain, but Asakura Kaede just patted his shoulder.

"Just stop talking and listen to me."

To quiet Takasu Ryuji, Asakura Kaede continued, "After a while of school, although the students in our class were no longer afraid of Takasu, when facing students from other classes, most people still kept their distance, just as Oosaka said. Then, prompted by some things, Takasu wanted to make some changes, so I told him to find a part-time job in a restaurant to hone himself."

"So that's how it is..." Takasu Yasuko looked a little lonely. After thinking about it, she realized that her son had indeed changed a lot during this period of time.

At Asakura Kaede's suggestion, Takasu Ryuji said, "That's right. At the restaurant where I worked part-time, I met a senior from Shuchiin. His family wasn't well off, but he was working multiple part-time jobs while serving as the student council president. While working part-time, he also passed on a lot of experience to me, and I learned a lot from him. Also, my grades this semester haven't fallen behind, they've even improved compared to the midterm. So, Yasuko, don't worry too much about your grades, I won't slack off."

"Ryuji...you've grown up so fast. Before I knew it, you've become an adult already."

After sighing, Takasu Yasuko smiled bitterly, "Look at me again, I am such an incompetent mother."

“No way!”

Before Takasu Ryuji and Asakura Kaede could say anything, Oosaka Taiga suddenly spoke up, "At least in my opinion, you are absolutely competent as Takasu's mother! Much more competent than my parents. Those two guys haven't come to see me once this semester."

As he spoke, Oosaka Taiga's expression became lonely and he seemed very lost.

Only then did Takasu Ryuji realize that Oosaka Taiga actually lived alone. He was clearly living in this high-end apartment next to their house, but it turned out that he lived alone?

Looking at Asakura Kaede, Takasu Ryuji wanted an answer.

"Don't look at me. Every family has its own problems. How could I possibly know so much? So, how did she end up in your house?"

"Uh...accident."

Oosaka Taiga, who was being comforted by Takasu Yasuko in her arms, said, "I went out to the convenience store to buy pudding, and then I saw Takasu, who was coming back from work, being chased and beaten. I thought it was very interesting, so I watched the fun from the side. And then...ah, how did I get in?"

"I didn't even invite you in!!!"

"Tsk, why are you yelling so loudly?"

Oosaka Taiga glanced at Takasu Ryuji unhappily and said, "Who knew your house is right next to mine? This is the first time I've encountered this. And it's not you who's in charge here. Yasuko let me in!"

"That's right! Da He is so cute, you can come visit us anytime!"

Takasu Yasuko also regained her smile at this moment, and said happily while hugging Oosaka Taiga.

I have to say that Oosaka Taiga's petite stature and cute face make her very likable as long as she doesn't do anything violent.

Unfortunately, both Asakura Kaede and Takasu Ryuji were well aware of the power of a tiger contained in the petite body of Oosaka Taiga, and would not be deceived by appearances.

After rubbing against Oosaka Taiga for a while, Takasu Yasuko looked at Ryuji and said, "Ryuji, I've already understood the part-time job issue. It's true that I neglected your studies. I can allow you to continue working temporarily, but if your grades drop, you must stop. Do you understand?"

Knowing that he could continue his part-time job, Takasu Ryuji nodded repeatedly: "No problem!"

At the same time, he patted Asakura Kaede's shoulder and said happily: "Asakura, thank you for today. It's hard for you to run around."

Shrugging, Asakura Feng replied with a smile: "Didn't I tell you? Just call me directly."

"Parrot...Parrot..."

Suddenly, intermittent cries came from a birdcage covered with cloth in the corner.

Takasu Ryuji hurried over to untie the knot, revealing a parrot inside with its tongue hanging out, trying to speak.

"So ugly!"

Asakura Kaede and Oosaka Taiga complained at the same time.

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The four of them gathered together. Compared to Asakura Kaede and Oosaka Taiga's complaints about the parrot's appearance, Takasu Ryuji and Takasu Yasuko smiled excitedly.

Especially Takasu Ryuji, who excitedly cheered, "Oh! Little parrot, are you finally going to say your name? Come on!"

Takasu Yasuko introduced, "This is the third member of our family, named Xiaoying. But he has never been able to pronounce his own name, but it looks like he will succeed this time!"

Hearing this, Asakura Kaede and Oosaka Taiga looked at the parrot again.

After observing it for a while, Oosaka Taiga finally said, "I still think it's ugly..."

Asakura Feng stroked his chin and said, "Hmm... Takasu, this parrot won't die suddenly, right?"

"No way! And Xiaoying is an important member of my family, so be careful with your words!"

But this really looks like he's about to die suddenly.

After glaring at Asakura Kaede, Takasu Ryuji continued to look at the parrot in the cage, watching it with expectant eyes: "Great! Come on, little parrot, you can do it this time!"

With its wings spread, the little parrot moved its tongue in and out.

"Parrot...parrot...BO~~"

"Forehead......"

In the end, he still couldn't pronounce the name, and Takasu Ryuji lowered his head in disappointment: "Failure..."

Takasu Yasuko was not too disappointed. She looked at the parrot running off to eat again and said with a smile, "It's okay, Ryuji. Maybe you can read it out next time."

"It can only be this way."

Nodding, Takasu Ryuji exhaled and looked at Asakura Kaede: "Asakura, it's a rare opportunity for you to come here, why don't you stay and have dinner together tonight? I'll let you taste my cooking skills!"

"Sorry, I really can't today."

Asakura Feng smiled and said, "There is a dinner party today. I came out on short notice and will be back soon."

"Well, then there's nothing we can do about it."

After the matter was over, Asakura Kaede did not stay for long and just said goodbye and left.

Behind him, Oosaka Taiga also walked out.

"Ouch...it's so hot outside..."

Oosaka Taiga couldn't stand it anymore, so he quickly said goodbye to Asakura Kaede and ran to the high-end apartment building nearby.

Glancing at the building, Asakura Feng pondered, "Did these two guys find out that they are neighbors so early?"

..............

The qualification for serialization has been obtained. Although the editor has been given three episodes of content, which is enough to support three weeks of serialization, Asakura Kaede and Eriri still feel a sense of urgency as there is only half a month left before serialization begins.

After a dinner together between the two families, Asakura Kaede came to Eriri's house the next day and continued to produce comics.

After turning on the computer, Ying Lili stood up to close the curtains and complained, "It's not even August yet, why is the weather getting hotter and hotter?"

"Summer is here."

After drinking the Coke brought by Sayuri Sawamura, Asakura Feng said with a smile: "But it's a good thing that I came early. If it were an hour or two in the evening, the sun would be really big."

"That's right, the sun at noon is really unbearable."

After complaining, Eriri came to sit next to Asakura Kaede, looked at the storyboard on the computer in front of him and said, "Kaede-kun, can we start drawing the fourth episode?"

"The storyboard still needs some revisions."

After replying, Asakura Kaede began to revise it.

The storyboard for the fourth episode was drawn by Eriri, but it seems that there are still some areas that need improvement.

Seeing this, Eriri was not angry. She sat obediently next to Asakura Kaede, watching Asakura Kaede modify the storyboard while listening to Asakura Kaede telling her the shortcomings.

Asakura Kaede is indeed more talented than Eriri in storyboarding, which has been personally evaluated by the editor. So before her own storyboarding skills have improved, Eriri is relieved to assign some of the work to Asakura Kaede.

A week passed like this.

That morning, after being sent to the Asakura family by Sayuri Sawamura, Eriri went for a spa together with Reiko Asakura.

Since the last time, the two of them have been going for maintenance together regularly, and they can also chat and go shopping at the same time.

Sitting in the car, looking at the sunny day outside, Asakura Reiko said with a smile: "The weather is getting hotter and hotter. Sayuri, you even personally sent Eriri here today."

"It can't be helped. Summer is like this. By the way, your husband is at work today, and there are only two children at home. What about dinner? Have you prepared?"

"Don't worry, Xiao Feng knows how to cook simple dishes, and we have the ingredients at home. If all else fails, we can order takeout. We're not short of money."

After replying, Asakura Reiko looked at Sayuri Sawamura, thought for a moment and said, "But Sayuri, you really aren't worried at all. You left the two kids home alone and only asked about eating?"

"Worry?"

Hearing this, Sayuri Sawamura smiled and said, "Although I was a little worried at the beginning, after these two months, I have come to understand that Eriri's heart is now entirely on Xiaofeng. I guess she won't listen to anything I say. I can only say that if Xiaofeng wasn't more mature, I would probably be preparing to become a grandmother now."

Hearing what Sayuri Sawamura said, Asakura Reiko felt relieved. After thinking for a while, she smiled and said, "In that case, I have a suggestion. Do you want to listen to it, Sayuri?"

"Huh? What?"

Sayuri Sawamura suddenly had an inexplicable premonition, so she slowed down the car.

Then, she heard Asakura Reiko say, "You kids have been running back and forth to draw comics, right? If it was two days a week like before, it would be fine, but it's summer vacation and it's officially serialized, so they have to spend more time on comics. Especially since Jump is a weekly magazine, it will be updated every week, and there can't be any delay. It's still possible to hold on for a while during the summer vacation, but when school starts in September, there will be even less time."

"Forehead......"

Sayuri Sawamura really hadn't thought about it so much. Now that it comes to mind, the time efficiency is really a bit insufficient.

"So what do you want to say, Lingzi?"

"What I mean is, why not just bring the two kids together and create a better environment so that they can create with peace of mind. You don't have to worry about their grades. Xiao Feng never neglects this aspect."

Hearing this, Sayuri Sawamura parked the car on the side of the road and looked at Reiko Asakura in shock: "You mean, let the two children move out?"

Asakura Reiko smiled happily: "What do you think?"

"...Just let me take my time."

Sayuri Sawamura was a little confused.

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After thinking about Asakura Reiko's words for a while, Sayuri Sawamura looked at her and said, "Are you serious?"

"Of course, I've been thinking about it for a few days, otherwise I wouldn't bring it up with you now."

"Hiss...you are really brave!"

With her arms folded, Sayuri Sawamura began to think seriously: "Actually, I have thought about this these days. Judging from the current situation, these two children will definitely continue to be together in the future. Before that, it is not a problem for them to live together for a while to adapt. But...isn't it a bit early now?"

In Sayuri Sawamura's opinion, this matter could be arranged however the two children wanted after they went to college, but she didn't expect it to be implemented now.

Asakura Reiko smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. Time is not a problem at all. Isn't it enough for the two children to have a good relationship?"

"Ah... you really are good at thinking. I don't even dare to think that way."

Sighing, Sayuri Sawamura knew that what Asakura Reiko said was quite right. However, for the two children to work together on the comics, it would take up a lot of time and energy. If they were allowed to move in together, it would completely save unnecessary costs.

Of course, it is possible to let Eriri live in the Asakura family, or let Asakura Kaede live in the Sawamura family, but it is not appropriate. The most direct way is to let the two children live on their own. These days, it is not uncommon for non-local students to rent houses outside.

"I'll discuss this matter with my husband when I get back."

Seeing that Sayuri Sawamura was somewhat relieved, Asakura Reiko nodded happily: "Indeed, we need to discuss it carefully. And there is another point here, Sayuri, if the children move out and become self-reliant, then won't we adults have more time for our own world?"

"...Actually, this is the main purpose of your proposal, right?"

"No, this is just a by-product!"

Asakura Reiko was all smiles, and Sayuri Sawamura couldn't help but think that this was a good idea. After all, since they had a child, the couple had less time to spend time together. Not to mention that they both had a lot of work to do.

But...this is a bit unfair to Eriri.

Sayuri Sawamura shook her head and decided not to think about it for the time being. She started the car and continued towards the destination, the shopping mall.