Cartoonists and their assistants

Mizuki Machi couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

As the number one opponent, he is indeed an extraordinary comic genius. Even when it comes to topics he is not good at, he can still make his point logically and with evidence.

"This is just a superficial understanding; it's impossible to truly integrate it into the work at this stage..."

Kazuka Konno gently shook his head.

"That's impressive enough."

Eriri clicked her tongue in amazement.

Afterwards, Kazuka Konno shared his creative process and experience, which broadened the horizons of the two of them.

"what!"

"Besides that Sasa Ei, there are actually three assistants?"

"If you're not satisfied, you have to redraw it? Keep revising it until you're satisfied?"

"Only six hours of sleep a day?"

Eriri realized something after making this comparison—

My own efforts turned out to be nothing compared to what I had done.

Episode 65, Part 7 and Rumors

"beep......"

Kazuka Konno glanced at the caller ID and exclaimed in surprise.

"Only an hour has passed!"

She then answered the phone, chatted for a while, sighed, and turned to say goodbye.

"It seems our conversation has to end here. I'm a bit lacking in inspiration for this chapter, so I haven't finished it yet, which is why Sasa has been urging me so much. But after talking with Mizuki-sensei today, I finally have a direction. Thank you both. If you two need any help in the future, please let me know~ Goodbye."

"Goodbye."

After seeing them off at the door, the two returned to the living room.

"Eri, let me tell you, don't copy everything others do. You have to do things within your capabilities."

Mizuki Machi turned around and gave the girl a warning.

"Don't treat me like a child! I know..."

Eriri was unconvinced and pouted.

She would never overwork herself to improve the quality of her paintings, having already learned that the hard way.

I can't do that for the sake of my future career as a cartoonist.

"I'm doing this for your own good..."

"You're so nagging, you idiot. Don't be like that old lady next door who keeps going on and on."

"Why do you think I keep repeating this? It's because someone never listens to advice, just like last time."

"...I understand, I promise you, okay?"

The arrival and departure of the No. 1 cartoonist in GANGAN is just a small episode in the lives of the two.

Soon, their daily routines began to repeat themselves again.

Until the release of Monthly Shonen Gangan in June.

The seventh chapter of "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" has come into view.

......

This memory comes from Menma.

The key to fulfilling a wish is that everyone thinks about it together.

First, at the suggestion of Hisakawa Tetsudo, he went to visit Menma's family with Yadomi Jinta and Anjou Naruko.

Meanwhile, Tsurumi Chiriko and Matsuyuki Atsushi remembered a key point.

The three who then went to Menma's house also found Menma's diary and learned the key point—making fireworks.

Finally, after the five people reunited, they acknowledged the existence of this 'wish' and began to think about how to make it.

However, Menma couldn't bear to see her mother relive those painful memories, and even had a big argument with Sukai Jin about it.

The ending of this episode left a cliffhanger—

The unfinished conversation on the phone call wasn't necessarily about fireworks.

......

This episode slowed down a bit, giving the tense emotions from before a break, which can be considered a turning point, so there's not much to talk about.

People discussed Menma's true wish online, and even more technical questions like how fireworks are made.

However, readers can clearly see that the story is about to shift, and the focus will likely shift to the theme of 'family affection'.

This will resonate with many people, and many are worried that they will cry too much when the time comes.

"The response has been lukewarm, and it looks like its popularity ranking is going to drop quite a bit."

Eriri put down her phone, drooped her head, and sighed.

"It's good that we can stabilize the situation now."

Kanzuki Machi remained calm.

"Forget it, I'd better not think about the rankings anymore."

The girl shook her head, putting it out of her mind.

What matters most to her is the quality of the next chapter of the manga.

It would be truly sad if your mood were affected by it!

......

Monday, the first day of school.

Machi Mizuki was looking out the window when she was suddenly struck up a conversation by the female classmate sitting next to her.

"Mitsuki-kun, did you know about that recent rumor about Sawamura-kun?"

"What happened? I don't usually talk to anyone else at school, so I don't know."

"Are you some kind of reclusive master?!"

Sakura Chiyo made a sarcastic remark before explaining.

"Some people privately refer to Sawamura as 'the jade girl of Shimamura Middle School,' but don't get me wrong, it doesn't mean that Sawamura's skin is as white as jade, although it is indeed like that... This sentence is actually mocking Sawamura's poor health, saying that she is as fragile as jade."

"Really? Then do you know who it is?"

He asked calmly.

"do not know."

Sakura Chiyo shook her head.

"People who gossip behind people's backs are really despicable! It would be great if they could be caught and executed in public."

The girl was very indignant because she had a similar experience.

Being gossiped about behind one's back, being subjected to passive-aggressive behavior by a group of people...

That feeling was really unpleasant.

"That might be a bit difficult."

Mizuki Machi rubbed his temples.

If such a thing is not openly admitted, it is very difficult to investigate and uncover.

Most importantly, it depends on the attitude of the person involved.

"Indeed, that's why people like that are so annoying; they don't care about the feelings of the person involved at all."

Sakura Chiyo was also very discouraged.

Mizuki Machi remained silent for a while, pondering a solution.

This question was somewhat beyond his comprehension.

"Are you going to tell Sawamura about this, Mizuki-san? I think if it were Sawamura-san, no one would dare to call him that to his face. Those people are just worms in the gutter."

Sakura Chiyo asked again.

"Let's tell her. There's no need to hide it. We might accidentally run into her anytime. At least we can be mentally prepared now."

He shook his head.

"Um......"

After thinking about it, the girl still felt that this was the better way to handle it.

......

Afternoon, rooftop.

"I...I actually have such an embarrassing nickname?"

"Who is it?!"

"Damn it, don't let me catch you, or else..."

Eriri gritted her teeth, her fair hands clenched tightly, almost causing the veins to bulge, and her face showed an unpredictable expression.

He was absolutely trembling with anger.

It's easy to imagine how much this title hurt her.

After all, the girl was very concerned about her image; otherwise, she wouldn't have acted so delicate and kind at school.

"How are you going to deal with this?"

After the girl's anger subsided somewhat, Mizuki Machi spoke again.

"Whoever said it first is responsible! We also need to find a way to stop people from using that term anymore."

"Okay, just tell Aunt Lily."

"No! Dad isn't the kind of person who likes to get special treatment..."

Eriri swayed her golden twin tails.

Good grief, she's being dramatic again!

With the strength of the Sawamura family, or rather the Spencer family, it would be easy to resolve this matter.

Do we really have to endure hardship without any real suffering?

Moreover, the so-called special treatment is clearly two different things from helping one's own daughter stand up for her when she is bullied.

Mizuki Maki thought to herself, but she also understood why the girl thought that way.

If we make a big fuss about it and the whole school knows about it, it will affect her glorious and upright image. That's the real reason.

So, being concerned about saving face only leads to suffering!

66 But I do possess true knowledge!

"If you don't rely on your family, are you expecting me to? That's a difficult thing to do."

Mizuki Machi paused for a moment before speaking.

"Well, let's leave it at that... It doesn't really matter anyway, it's just a nickname, and no one will say it to my face."

At this moment, Eriri saw him silent, perhaps feeling that she was putting him in a difficult position, and her confidence seemed to disappear all at once, turning into a sensitive and weak state.

Because of her experiences growing up, the girl had become habitually dependent on him.

This is a good thing and a bad thing.

The stronger Eriri's dependence on him becomes, the closer their connection will be. Even if something unexpected happens in the future, she won't have to worry about his previous plan to lie low failing.