Full-time cartoonist

On the weekend, Hibiki Higashino was watching "eva".

He was always busy and missed two episodes in a row.

Fortunately, the TV has a recording function, so everything was recorded.

Now there are three assistants, Higashino Hibiki himself, plus Asahina and Minami Chiharu. Six people filled the hall of Tori Akino's studio.

The first episode, the apostle attacks.

Shinji Ikari was ordered to pilot the No. 1 Unit to fight against the Water Angels because of the beauty trap + the bitter flesh trap.

The second episode is a very artistic episode.

Asahina's eyes sparkled as he looked at it. He had never thought before that animation could be produced in this way.

Shinji Ikari, who was not familiar with Unit-01, was quickly defeated by the Apostle Water Angel. However, after he fell into a coma, Unit-1 started up again and suppressed the Apostle with an extremely crazy offensive, like a severely wounded wild beast running wild. The opponent's A.T position won the victory.

The painting of this scene is particularly outstanding. Hibiki Higashikata was shocked after watching it. It is very tense and full of imagination.

Finally the third episode has arrived.

In this episode, Shinji Ikari used the particle knife of Unit-0 to repel the Daylight Angel, and got to know two good friends. With their encouragement, he began to recognize EVA's driving identity.

It is an episode that describes the protagonist’s mental journey.

Only in the first three episodes, Hibiki Higashino still can't tell what Hideaki Anno really thinks.

However, "eva" is exquisitely made, with excellent battle scenes and interesting story settings.

Thinking about the praise from later generations, Hibiki Higashino felt that this animation could continue to be pursued.

After the animation ends.

Everyone applauded in unison.

"What a wonderful animation."

"It feels very profound and I want to tell something."

"The protagonist looks very timid. I don't know if he will change later."

Everyone was discussing the content, and Oda suddenly said with emotion: "Ling Boli is so cute."

"Huh?" Little brother, what's the matter with you? Everyone looked at Oda.

You are the only one who is not serious.

Oda moved unnaturally, Oops! I couldn’t help but say it!

"What a nerd."

"This is what a dead house is like."

He seemed to hear someone sighing like this.

Hibiki Higashino became curious, "I wonder what the ratings of "eva" are? The quality of the work is good, but if it is put in prime time, the ratings of the premiere should be around 10%."

He looked at Asahina, and Asahina Yuko shook her head. They were just students doing internships, and the production company didn't call to reveal it.

So Higashino Hibiki called Tetsuya Endo and asked about the situation of "eva".

"It's a very powerful work," Tetsuya Endo said solemnly: "Hideaki Anno is the original animator from Ghibli, and was praised by Hayao Miyazaki. Later, as a supervisor, he also participated in many works, which is very Experience. Today's "eva" is a reflection of his personal style. He is a very ambitious person."

Tetsuya Endo spoke highly of Hideaki Anno, saying that he was excellent as an original animator and supervisor.

"As for the ratings, hey, it may be because of the gloomy style. In today's era, it is not popular. I heard it is only 6% to 8%. Even if it is broadcast during prime time, it cannot be called good. score."

Dong Yexiang nodded, it turned out that it was a good thing but not a big hit.

After thanking Tetsuya Endo, Hibiki Higashi waited for him to hang up the phone first.

Tell others about this result.

Asahina lowered his head, feeling a little regretful.

In her mind, the work was unattainable, but the results were mediocre, so she became confused.

"Gold will always shine," Hibiki Higashino is qualified to say, "and ratings are not the only criterion for measuring the quality of a work."

"Yeah," Asahina nodded.

Afterwards, Higashino Hibiki learned about Hideaki Anno on the computer. It turned out that he had tried to make animation in high school, and Asahina was very similar to him.

However, Anno Hideaki used the art department's expenses, while Asahina paid for it out of his own pocket.

While in college, Hideaki Anno formed the cornerstone of the current company members.

It is very similar to the animation department of Musashino Art University, but the animation department is more loose and does not have the sense of compulsion and participation of the production group.

It’s more like playing house than fighting for the future.

Higashikata closed the computer and heard the ringtone of his cell phone.

"Tori Akino-sensei," it was Shinoda 4th Dan, "To thank you for your hard work, the chess academy will hold an award ceremony and grant you the status of an honorary chess player."

He said that he would formally notify Tori Akino about the future through jump, and hoped that Hibiki Higashino would be prepared.

Dongye Xiang learned that he was very happy.

Shinoda Fourth Dan asked again: "The chess academy is planning to invite you to play chess with professional chess players in the Yuxuan chess room. Isn't it convenient?"

"Of course it's convenient," Higashikata said in a deep voice, "I've long wanted to play chess in the Youxuan Chess Room."

The Yuxuan Chess Room is a room prepared for title battles. Appears frequently in "Soul of Chess".

As a Go enthusiast, Higashino Hibiki naturally wanted to play there.

…

On Monday, art teacher Matsushita was reading the newspaper.

This is the "Yomiuri Newspaper", which is read by more than 10 million people every day and is very influential.

On the sub-section, I saw a surprising news report.

About Chess Academy.

They released data about the number of Go players in Japan.

In 1993, the number of Go players in Japan dropped to about 6 million. After more than two years of hard work, it finally rebounded to 8 million.

This is an achievement worthy of recognition.

A long list of efforts to this end was then listed.

For example, launch Go programs and hold competitions to increase influence.

Also, a comic series!

This comic is called "The Soul of Chess" and tells the story of chasing the dream of a professional chess player, working hard, and becoming a professional chess player.

It is very popular among young people and has set off a wave of learning Go throughout Japan.

Its author, Tori Akino Mirai, is an outstanding contributor to the sport of Go. The Chess Academy highly praised him. Considering his contribution, it was decided to grant him the status of an honorary chess player, and an award ceremony will be broadcast.

The art teacher opened his mouth in surprise, "It's actually like this. It's really amazing."

He didn't even notice that this work actually changed Japanese Go.

For comics, it’s really awesome!

While he was marveling, he suddenly heard a knock on the door.

So he put down the newspaper and his expression became serious, "Please come in."

The person who came in was his student, his name was Higashino Hibiki.

"Teacher, I want to take a day off tomorrow."

"It turns out to be Dong Ye," Matsushita looked at the newspaper, then at the students in front of him, and nodded, "You go ahead."

Dong Yexiang was confused and he didn't say anything yet.

"But," Matsushita took out a folding fan from the drawer and handed it to Hibiki Hibiki, "please sign it for me first."

"So sudden?" Higashino Hibiki took the folding fan, "Does this need a brush?"

"I have the brushes," Matsushita took out the brushes and ink.

Higashino Hibiki suddenly couldn't get off the tiger's back. His calligraphy was very average. He had learned it before, but it was only a course in elementary school.

According to his childhood memory, he held the brush very steadily.

On the folding fan, I wrote my name.

"Mirai Tori Akino".

Matsushita looked at it and nodded with satisfaction, but still said: "Dongye, you have to practice calligraphy. As a professional chess player in the future, it will be embarrassing if you can't write well with calligraphy."

Dong Yexiang nodded, but he had never thought about this.

"Just an honorary chess player, teacher."

"It's okay, it's okay." Panasonic waved his hand.

…

The next day, at 2 o'clock noon.

The jump staff took Hibiki Higashikata to the chess court.

Matsuo Toshimitsu, Acting Chairman of the Chess Academy, received Higashino Hibiki.

"Thank you Mr. Tori Akino for your contribution to Go."

"I should thank the Chess Academy for providing help for "Chess Soul"." Higashino Hibiki shook hands with him.

Toshimitsu Matsuo left in a hurry again. The chess academy had some financial problems recently. He was very busy and had been thinking about changes.

Afterwards, his secretary Xiao Heye communicated with Dong Yexiang about the subsequent arrangements and asked Dongye Xiang's opinion.

There was nothing extraordinary, so Higashikata agreed.

Not long after, the staff from NHK TV station arrived.

At five o'clock in the afternoon, this awards event will be broadcast live on time.

From this, Hibiki Higashikata also felt the makeup.

"This is essential," said the makeup artist: "It's different on TV than usual. If you don't wear makeup, your face will look very abnormal."

Dong Yexiang moved his lips slightly and said in a low voice: "It's troublesome, I don't object to this."

The makeup artist breathed a sigh of relief.

He was worried that Higashino Hibiki would lose his temper, but from this point of view, he was still very considerate.

After the makeup was finished, the time reached four o'clock, and Xiao Heye brought a child. He was Higashino Hibiki's opponent in the Yuxuan chess room today, Odagiri.

Odagiri's eyes lit up when he saw Hibiki Higashi.

"Tori Akino-sensei! Long time no see."

Higashikata looked at him with a smile on his face, "Odagiri-kun, long time no see."

"Teacher, do you still remember my name?" Odagiri looked very excited, like a crazy fan of a popular star.

"Yeah," Higashino nodded. This guy had scolded himself in the previous online chess game.

How could you forget?

"After all, you are the real Shindo Hikaru. However, after all, Shindo Hikaru is only virtual, and you are real."

Odagiri didn't care about this, "I'm very happy to be compared like this. My original intention to play Go was because of Shindo Mitsukazu...Fujiwara Sawei..."

At the end of the sentence, he hesitated, glanced at Higashino Hibiki carefully, and did not dare to say anything.

This little brother is very crazy online, but he is much more well-behaved offline.

Xiao Heye was happy to see the two of them so close, so that there would be no accidents.

"Tori Akino-sensei, Odagiri Shodan," Xiao Heye said: "The game will be arranged in the Yuxuan chess room later. The plan is that Tori Akino-sensei will hold black and not close to the eyes. How about it?"

The reason why it is black and not close to the eyes is because of aesthetics.

Although Mirai Tori Akino defeated Yamazaki Akira, it does not mean that he can fight Odagiri.

In recent matches, Odagiri easily defeated three-dan players and has been regarded as the future of the Go world.