My Cartoonist Girlfriend

"...Humph, I won't pay any attention to you!"

Compared to sleeping on her own, Eriri had to admit that she really liked the feeling of sleeping in Asakura Kaede's arms, but she wouldn't admit it so easily. She shyly broke away from Asakura Kaede's arms, picked up the sandwich on the table, and walked to the sofa.

Although he said those words angrily, he didn't actually refuse. Asakura Feng of course understood that, but he didn't expose her.

He made the remaining sandwiches, poured two cups of coffee, and brought them to Eriri, and the two of them had breakfast together.

After breakfast, the two finally started their official work for the day.

Sitting down at the computer desk, Asakura Feng looked at Eriri beside him and said with a smile: "To be honest, since moving here these two days, this is the first time I see you wearing regular glasses instead of contact lenses, Eriri."

Pushing her glasses, Eriri said, "Of course. I had to go out on the first day I moved in, and I had guests yesterday, so I naturally wore contact lenses. But it gets tiring after wearing them for a long time, so I'll wear this pair at home from now on. Feng-jun, what do you think of this?"

It is very rare to see Eriri wearing glasses. Asakura Kaede only sees her wearing glasses a few times when he goes to her house. When she is at school and when she comes to his house, Eriri always wears contact lenses.

Nodding, Asakura Feng said, "It looks very nice. It's a different style from usual. I like it very much."

"Hehe~~~"

After receiving Asakura Kaede's praise, Eriri happily swung her legs and said with encouragement, "Okay, let's get to work. The official serialization will begin the day after tomorrow, so we should try to finish this chapter before then!"

While the two were drawing comics seriously, on the other side of the Asakura family, Takaichi Asakura and Reiko Asakura were packing their luggage in the bedroom.

Asakura Takaichi put the clothes into the suitcase, looked at his wife and asked, "Reiko, have you told Xiaofeng?"

"Not yet. Let's talk about it tomorrow before we go to the airport. We don't need them to send us off!"

Asakura Reiko said nonchalantly, "Just bring some souvenirs to Xiaofeng and Eriri when the time comes! The two children are enjoying their own world right now, so we shouldn't disturb them."

Asakura Takaichi thought about it and decided that this was right. Besides, he had just told his son about that matter yesterday, so he should wait until tomorrow before leaving to contact him.

Chapter 146 Preview (3/3)

At this time, Asakura Kaede didn't know what was happening at home. He was busy until the afternoon. At the editor's notice, he and Eriri posted an ambiguous tweet on their author accounts at the same time, and tagged Jump's official account.

Kashiwagi Eri: [Now I have evolved into Kashiwagi Eri II. This year and every year after that, I will no longer publish new doujinshi. I have a new goal.]

Red Maple Leaf: [Don’t rush me for the new volume of the novel. If you want to rush me, go urge my editor. You all know his Twitter account. The manuscript is in his hands. I’m currently taking on a new challenge.]

Originally, there was no overlap in the fans of the two, except for the one time when they were promoting Kasumigaoka Utaha's book, when the two of them posted similar tweets for the same purpose.

Taking advantage of that opportunity, many fans from both sides followed the other side's Twitter account.

Now, many people have keenly discovered the meaning contained in the tweets sent by these two people from different fields.

Kashiwagi Eri, a big-name artist in the doujin world, will no longer publish comics and will change her pen name to Nidaime. She will also say that she has a new goal?

The official account of Jump was tagged. It goes without saying that he must have submitted a contribution to Jump and that the work will be serialized.

As for Hong Fengye, he is known as the new generation typewriter. According to the official account of Fuzugawa and the information revealed by his editor, he types very fast and with extremely high quality. He often submits the manuscript of the next volume less than a month after the release of the new volume. This is a huge difference from those light novel writers in the past who had to lose a lot of hair to type one volume.

This time, not only did he direct the firepower of the new volume towards his own editor, he even dropped another bombshell.

A light novel writer, like Jump, naturally cannot draw the comics by himself. The most likely scenario is that he will collaborate with a cartoonist to serialize the comics.

There are only two new manga series previewed by Jump, and their titles are not yet known, but fans already know the origins of the author of one of them, and it’s pretty terrifying.

Although Asakura Kaede's popularity is not as high as those of the well-known veteran light novel writers in the industry, it has been steadily rising, and her sales have always been in the first tier. Even the animation adaptation has been finalized and will be broadcast in October.

With such a script created by an author who doesn't mess around, and with the help of Eri Kashiwagi's explosive drawing skills, many fans are discussing that Jump may experience a long-awaited rise in popularity after the completion of Naruto and Bleach.

You should know that of the three main pillars of Jump, only One Piece is still being serialized, but it can be said that it is unable to support the show alone. Although other types of comics have always existed, there is a lack of successors and it is difficult for a comic to take over the title of main pillar.

Now, a new comic co-created by a light novelist and a fan artist is about to be serialized, which makes people look forward to what kind of comic it is.

After posting the tweet, Asakura looked at the many discussions that suddenly popped up online, and said to Eriri beside him with a smile: "It seems that Jump is no longer the same Jump as when they were young. They are very skilled at hiring Internet trolls to stir up topics."

After hearing this, Eriri asked in confusion, "Huh? Did Jump get involved?"

"Of course." Asakura Feng explained while browsing his phone, "Although our account has some attention, it is not enough to cause such a big discussion all of a sudden. I don't believe that there is no official promotion. But it doesn't matter. Anyway, these are all beneficial to us. The quality of the comics will definitely not disappoint people when they come out. But..."

"But what?"

Putting his arm around Eriri's shoulders, Asakura Kaede said, "However, there will probably be some people who are bored and will compare our comics to Inuyasha. There is nothing we can do about this."

"Hmm~~ Maybe it's really like what you said, Fengjun, there are so many boring people."

Eriri couldn't help but laugh, but she didn't care at all. Just like Asakura Kaede said, the quality of their comics was absolutely guaranteed. There was no need to worry about these trivial things. She just had to draw the subsequent comics well.

After checking the time, it was already past four o'clock, so Ying Lili asked, "Feng Jun, you should go prepare dinner! As promised, you have to prepare dinner today, too!"

"Hmm~"

However, Asakura Feng did not take any action. After thinking for a while, he said, "Eri, how about we go out for dinner tonight?"

"... Feng Jun, don't play tricks!"

Eriri grabbed Asakura Kaede's clothes in dissatisfaction and said, "We agreed that you would prepare dinner!"

"I choose the place to eat. Isn't that what I prepared?" Asakura Feng said cheekily, "Couple's set meal, do you want to try it?"

When Eriri heard Asakura Kaede say this, her heart was suddenly moved.

Rolling her eyes, Eriri blushed and whispered, "Well... it's not impossible, but it won't work if it doesn't taste good."

"Don't worry, it's a restaurant I saw online with very good reviews. The couple's set menu was recently launched. And the restaurant is not far from our home, just one stop away by train. How about it, do you want to go?"

"Well, I've been sitting at home all day, so it's a good time to go out and move around."

Seeing that Eriri agreed, Asakura Feng smiled and patted her little butt: "Since we've agreed, go change your clothes quickly. You can't go out in this outfit."

Shyly covering the place where she was attacked, Eriri looked at her outfit. She was wearing a pair of hot pants that showed off her slender legs, a simple T-shirt, and her hair was simply combed into a ponytail.

Although this kind of dress is very comfortable at home and Asakura Kaede looks very pleasing to the eye, it is indeed impossible to go out, especially to a restaurant for a couple's meal or something.

Ying Lili quickly got up and went back to her room to change clothes.

While Eriri was changing her clothes, Asakura Kaede also changed her clothes, then found the restaurant's phone number and booked a table.

Ten minutes later, Eriri came out wearing a cute dress, turned around in front of Asakura Kaede and said, "How is it?"

Asakura Feng looked down at Eriri's black over-the-knee socks, gave her a thumbs up and said, "I can play with these legs for the rest of my life."

"How can you praise someone like that?"

However, the smile on his face directly showed his inner joy.

Holding hands, the two finally went out.

Although the weather is still a bit hot, walking outside at this time will not make people feel irritable.

However, when the two arrived at the station, Asakura Kaede's cell phone rang.

It was a call from Takasu Ryuji.

Asakura Feng picked up the phone and heard Takasu Ryuji's anxious voice on the other end: "Asakura, help..."

Without thinking, Asakura Kaede hung up the phone, leaving Takasu Ryuji on the other end of the phone confused.

Eriri saw the caller ID and asked curiously, "Kaede-kun, is it Takasu-san's call? Why did you hang up right away?"

Shaking his head, Asakura Feng said with a smile: "It's okay, that guy is just playing a prank, the train is here, let's get on it."

Nonsense, he was in a hurry to have dinner with Eriri, so he didn't have time to care about what weird things Takasu Ryuji encountered. Besides, he didn't think that with Takasu Ryuji's fierce eyes, he would meet someone who dared to bully him outside.

Chapter 147: Not Knowing How to Be Lucky (1/3)

Putting aside the matter of Takasu Ryuji, the overall experience of the couple's dinner set was still very good and the price was reasonable.

After finishing their meal, the two did not rush back. Instead, they strolled around the neighborhood and each bought a cup of milk tea. Then they slowly took the tram back home.

Asakura Kaede had turned off his phone to prevent Takasu Ryuji from calling him continuously. He didn't have to worry about his family not being able to find him. If there was anything, they could just contact Eriri.

After turning on the computer, I saw a message from Takasu Ryuji, asking me to visit his house if I had time.

After showing the message to Eriri, Asakura shrugged and said, "I told you, it's no big deal. Even if that guy accidentally bumps into someone when he goes out, the only result will be that someone will take the initiative to hand over their wallet. There's no need to worry."

Although it may sound a bit unkind to say this, it really fits Takasu Ryuji's situation so well that Eriri couldn't help but laugh.

“Hahaha~~ Your metaphor is very vivid, but since Takasu-san is looking for you, Feng-kun, please go over there.”

"Eri, do you want to come with us? You haven't been to the Takasu residence yet, right?"

"Hey, I won't go."

Holding the unfinished milk tea in her hand, Ying Lili said, "I'll play games for a while after I finish eating, and I'll continue drawing comics when you come back, Fengjun."

"Okay, then I'll go early and come back early."

After kissing Eriri's lips, which had turned into the flavor of milk tea, Asakura Kaede came to the Takasu family next door.

I rang the doorbell, and after a while Takasu Ryuji came to open the door.

Looking at Asakura Kaede standing at the door, Takasu Ryuji asked, "Why did you hang up on me before? And then I called you and turned off your phone."

"Nonsense, I'm going out to eat with Eriri, how can I answer your call? And you always call me with the same old routine. I don't want to hear you asking for help when I'm just spending time with my two of us. It's a bit annoying."

"No, I think what you said is even more heartbreaking. I just ate and feel like vomiting."

After complaining for a while, Takasu Ryuji realized that he had indeed made the call at a wrong time, but Asakura Kaede was indeed his good friend, and she came over directly after she returned.

"Come in quickly."

As soon as he came in, Asakura Feng looked at one of the two pairs of shoes at the entrance and said thoughtfully: "Hmm... these shoes look familiar, could they be?"

Takasu Ryuji nodded with a regretful smile and said, "Haha, that's what you were thinking."

Sure enough, when she arrived at the living room of the Takasu family, Asakura Kaede saw Oosaka Taiga sitting there playing games.

Oosaka Taiga, who was rubbing the handle vigorously, heard the noise, turned around to look at Asakura Kaede who came in, and greeted her: "You really came?"

Then he turned his attention back to the TV screen.

After sitting down, he took a cup of barley tea handed to him by Takasu Ryuji, signaled to the girl who was playing games over there, and said, "That's it? That's it? You've actually fallen to the point of asking for help because of a mere Oosaka Taiga?"

"What do you mean just one? I'm going to kick you!" Oosaka Taiga glared at Asakura Kaede in protest, but because the game was at a critical juncture, he could only turn around immediately.

"What do you mean that's all? Isn't this a big problem? My daily life has been disrupted!"

Seeing Asakura Kaede's nonchalant look, Takasu Ryuji immediately held his head and said, "I had a rare day off today. I just came back from buying groceries, and this guy is in my house!"

"Ok?"

This is quite interesting. Asakura Feng looked at Oosaka Taiga and asked, "Oosaka, how did you get in? Have you learned how to knock on the door?"

"Who has that kind of skill? I just came in normally!" After a pause, Oosaka Taiga said, "I just walked through the balcony. My house is just opposite, so I jumped over."

"..."

Asakura Kaede was silent for a moment, then looked at Takasu Ryuji and said, "Don't you lock the doors and windows when you go out?"

"Who knew someone would come in through my balcony? I just closed it, and he was only out for less than fifteen minutes! Not to mention there's nothing valuable in my house!"

After a retort, Takasu Ryuji said, "Not only did this guy not leave, he even stayed at my house for dinner and used Taizi as a shield."

"Hey! Don't talk nonsense, I paid for the meal!"

Just when his life was over, it was game over. Oosaka Taiga turned around and said dissatisfiedly, "Besides, Yasuko said that I can come over for dinner anytime, not to mention that I have already paid for the meal. Is it necessary for a boy to be so fussy? Alas, someone like you will never be able to find a girlfriend."

Takasu Ryuji felt like he was stabbed in the chest and was speechless.

Covering his chest, he took several deep breaths and said, "If you want to eat for free, wouldn't it be more convenient to go to Asakura? You all live in the same building!"

"Hey, hey, hey, don't involve me!" Asakura Feng didn't want to get himself into trouble.

Fortunately, Oosaka Taiga was not fooled and said directly: "I'm not going. If I go, I'll just eat dog food. It's meaningless."

Asakura Feng breathed a sigh of relief and nodded in agreement, "That's right, that's right. Besides, Eriri and I are going out to eat today, so it's useless for us to come here. Also, Takasu's cooking skills are much better than Eriri and I. His cooking is super delicious. It's much better to come here than my home, right, Oosaka?"

"Uh-huh!"

Oosaka Taiga nodded repeatedly, thinking back on the dinner he had just had, and said, "It's just that there's not enough meat. It's a bit stingy."

"Who knew you would come over for a free meal?"

Takasu Ryuji realized that calling Asakura Kaede would not solve the problem at all. And with the strength that Oosaka Taiga usually showed in school, it would be difficult for him to drive her away.

With his shoulders drooped, he said as if he had accepted his fate: "Let me make this clear first. If you want to eat for free, you have to pay for your share of the meal. After all, my family is not well off. Also, next time you come, don't go through the balcony, go through the main entrance!"

When Oosaka Taiga saw that he had found a place to eat, he stood on tiptoe and patted Takasu Ryuji on the shoulder happily, "Don't worry, I'll take care of the money. Just go through the front door. I know!"

Looking at the depressed Takasu Ryuji and then at the smiling Oosaka Taiga, Asakura Kaede couldn't help but think, it seems that the current Oosaka Taiga has not fallen in love with Kitamura yet?