Cartoonists and their assistants

However, there is clearly no need to explore it at the moment.

"By the way, why are you asking this?"

"nothing."

Two weeks passed quickly.

During this period, Eriri took another sick leave.

However, it was just a minor illness, and he recovered quickly and went back to school.

My daily life at school is the same as before, except that one person is missing.

That's right, it's the clerk at Takasago Bookstore.

She was assigned to a different class.

In response, Chie Takasago sent a complaint message to both of them on Line, but received completely different replies.

Eriri was naturally very happy, after all, there was one less vixen hovering in front of her.

Mizuki Machi offered a simple word of comfort as a friend.

......

Early in the morning, the theme song of the morning anime "Stardust☆Little Witch Meruru" was playing on the TV, and the pink-clad magical girl named Meruru made her appearance.

Merume Merume Merume Merume Merume Merume~☆

Merume Merume Merume Merume Merume Merume~☆

A shooting star shining in the universe~☆

Use a special magic cannon to shoot enemies~☆

......

"This song is kind of catchy..."

"The plot is very much in your style, Makina."

"This work has the potential to be a huge hit; it should be quite popular with underage girls."

"By the way, since you used my sister as a reference, shouldn't you be asking for royalties?"

After watching the first episode, Kanata Kurusu smiled slightly and pressed the power button on the remote.

She had originally planned to go out today and buy the first volume of "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day".

However, Aoi Makina, whom she had only known for a short time, released a new work today, so she waited at home for a while.

After watching it, she felt that she hadn't wasted her time.

As expected of her chosen rival, he will soon become a top-notch animator in the industry.

"Alright, time to go out."

She walked out of the apartment building and went to a nearby bookstore.

To everyone's surprise, a long queue had formed at the entrance.

"Has 'Anohana' become this popular? Did I underestimate Tsukishiro-sensei?"

Kurushi was greatly surprised.

She then went up to ask and learned the truth: the shop owner had overslept and was only just opening the door.

However, judging from the number of people, "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" has indeed accumulated a certain number of loyal fans.

"It should be reprinted in less than a week, right?"

Thinking of this, her face lit up with a smile, and she felt happy for the two people.

Testimonials

The previous book had a very exciting beginning, but I couldn't handle the ending.

Hopefully, this one will start slowly but improve steadily and perform consistently!

The next step is to maintain a positive mindset and return to your original aspirations.

……

It's really hard to write about Aoichi these days. Does this mean it's really coming to an end?

At least, I'm still writing now...

It is our inescapable duty to restore the glory of the youth!

The story told by Yuriko under the moonlight (60 months)

Since it wasn't a signing event, the tickets sold out quite quickly.

It didn't take long for Kanata Kurusu to get her hands on the first volume of Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, and she immediately noticed the words in the preface—

"If this is a dream, I hope I never wake up."

"If this is reality, I hope it's not a dream."

As a seasoned reader, she quickly realized that this must be Jinta Yadomi's true feelings.

When faced with the ghost Menma, he kept saying it was his imagination, but in reality, he was just unwilling to admit certain things.

then……

When Kurusu Kanata reached out and touched the book cover, the smooth texture was soothing to the touch.

"Teacher Yuexia and the others must be very happy now, right?"

Lai Xi thought of others by extending his own perspective to them.

Even now, she still remembers the excitement she felt when the first volume of her debut work went on sale.

Compared to the small space occupied in a comic magazine, the entire content of a single volume is dedicated to one's own work, which gives it a unique sense of exclusivity and carries a different value.

"By the way, judging from the cover alone, it might be mistaken for some kind of literary novel... Also, now that Kanako is showing her the collected volumes, it will be much easier for her to read."

Kurusu Kanata's mind wandered.

Today was a school day, and when she returned home, her younger sister Kanako was no longer there.

So she simply opened the first volume of "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" and started reading it again.

The content of the comic wasn't important; she read it quickly, since she was already familiar with it.

Today's focus is on one-third of the column.

"I wondered what the two teachers would write? I racked my brains for a long time before I could fill in all the blanks. Honestly, it was even more troublesome than drawing a comic..."

"Kirushi said to himself."

Then she flipped to the column she wanted to read.

Reader: I heard that Yuriko Tsukishita is a duo, so how do we tell the two of them apart?

Moonlight: I'm one of the original authors in the duo. You can just call me 'Moonlight'. By the way, I'm a guy, which probably didn't expect, right? (laughs)

"That's true. Generally speaking, girls at the age of junior high school should be more mature and sensitive, but it seems to be the opposite for Mizuki and Sawamura."

After reflecting on her brief time with the two, Kanata Kurusu smiled and commented.

Reader: What prompted you, teacher, to become a cartoonist?

Yuriko: Only I can answer this question, since that idiot Tsukishiro has absolutely no ambition... Actually, it's like this: when we were younger, Tsukishiro recommended a manga to me, and I fell in love with it right away. Then I discovered that the world of drawing is actually quite vast, so I wanted to prove my existence by becoming a manga artist... As a result, I dragged Tsukishiro into the industry with me, and it turns out that my judgment was correct.

"What a lasting and simple friendship these two have."

Kurusu Kanata looked on with envy.

Reader: What impact did becoming a cartoonist as a junior high school student have on your two teachers?

Under the Moon: It won't have a big impact. It just means that it will delay my usual time for reading comics, novels, and playing games. For someone like me who has memories of my past life, NAME is just a piece of cake.

Yuriko: It's been tough, juggling my studies and drawing at the same time. If it weren't for my assistant's help, I don't think I could have kept going. It wasn't until I started working that I realized that achieving my dreams might not be such a happy thing after all.

"Indeed, I have less time to play like I used to."

Kurusu Kanata largely agreed.

Perhaps it was precisely because of this that her departure from the 'small courtyard' was accelerated.

The subsequent interviews focused not on real-life issues, but on the content of the original work.

The series explores a wide range of questions, including the inspiration for "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day," the locations where it was based, Menma's favorite foods, the reasons for her appearance, and the twisted nature of Matsuyuki Atsushi. Tsukishiro and Yuriko provide detailed answers to all of these questions.

Readers can easily distinguish the differences between the two by their speaking styles.

"Ah, I almost forgot about that."

After watching it, Kanata Kurusu suddenly remembered something she hadn't done, so she quickly took out her phone, took a picture, posted it online, and captioned it—

"This is the work I recommend."

"Anyone who reads this can receive a free copy!"

......

At the same time, there was a surge of online discussion about the collected volumes, with many people showing off their newly purchased first volumes, and some even posting signed copies, making fans envious.

In addition, discussions among readers and fans also focused on topics outside of the comics.

After all, today's column reveals a lot of useful information.

"Is the foreword explaining Jinta Yadomi's feelings? So, is his subconscious avoidance a way of not wanting to admit his own emotions?"

"Damn, it's actually the original work by Tsukishita-sensei? I thought Yuriko-sensei was the original author! Now there's no need to argue."

"To say it's a past life memory or something, Teacher Yuexia is exaggerating too much."

"That's normal. When you reach Teacher Yuexia's age, it's time to go through a phase of chuunibyou (middle school syndrome)... Don't you guys have gone through this phase? I still feel embarrassed when I think about this embarrassing past."

"Wow, Tsukishiro-sensei and Yuriko-sensei have known each other for so long? Could they be childhood friends?! Damn it, isn't that something you only see in manga and novels?!"

"Sigh, so young and already so successful, could it be that Teacher Yuexia is the protagonist of that damned light novel!?"

"Judging from Yuriko's words, Tsukishita-sensei's talent is even more unparalleled than we imagined. She became a manga artist so casually? Manga artists all over the world should be ashamed to death."

"Tsukishima-sensei and Yuriko-sensei, this couple is so sweet, I love them!"

......

When Eriri saw a certain comment, her face immediately turned red.

She glanced furtively to the side, only to find that the latter's expression hadn't changed, and she felt secretly annoyed.

"See what you're saying? It's so arrogant. From now on, Zhenzhi will probably have a nickname: 'Chuunibyou Manga Artist'."

The girl gave a soft hum.

"That's not bad. Having a title like 'mad chuunibyou manga artist' is a memorable point. Eriri, you have no idea."

Mizuki Machi felt no shame whatsoever; instead, she laughed with delight.

"..."

Eriri looked at him speechlessly, her lower eyelids drooping.

He had no choice; he was telling the truth, but no one believed him.

61 Double Happiness

Takasago Bookstore.

Today is the day the first volume of "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" goes on sale.

This situation is not uncommon for bookstores, which receive many books every month.

But for the shop assistant, it has a different meaning.

After all, the authors of this comic book were two acquaintances she knew in real life.

The last rays of the sunset shone in through the door.