Full-time cartoonist

"I heard that next week, Tori Akino-sensei's new short comic will be released."

"Eh? It's impossible. Teacher, he is serializing "Slam Dunk". The Mountain King is really powerful, I feel so panicked."

"Really, there's a preview on the jump."

"That's a surprise! I'm so looking forward to it!"

There's only one week left until July.

Now that summer vacation is here, Tori Akino has a new work in the future, and the students are very happy.

They were full of energy and kept discussing.

Mrs. Nakajima was holding a vegetable basket and looking at these students with a smile.

"Toriakino-kun's new manga?"

In the past two days, because of Tori Akino's cartoon, my daughter cried very sadly and said that she would never play hide-and-seek again.

She originally thought that Mirai Tori Akino was a very serious young man, but she didn't expect that he also had the naughty nature of a young man.

He must be very funny, looking at the grief-stricken audience.

So what is Tori Akino’s new work?

Will it be like that cartoon?

Thinking that her daughter might cry again, Mrs. Nakajima covered her mouth and snickered.

Her daughter has always been naughty and mischievous, like a boy, and I have never seen her colorful face. It is really interesting to see her crying occasionally.

"Let's buy one then."

…

Yamamura Morimichi heard about Tori Akino's new work "Millennium Actress".

This moment made him somewhat unexpected.

"Didn't he say he would get married in September? Why did he write a short story at this time?"

"He works really hard."

"Or is it that "Millennium Actress" is so exciting that I can't help but draw it?"

"Anyway, it's good news."

Yamamura Moridao murmured to himself while turning on the computer. On the forum, he saw many people discussing it.

"The Bizarre Detective Agency" has been serialized for so long, Yamamura Morimichi's experience has gradually become insufficient. How can there be so many bizarre events that are scientifically based?

A bunch of his hair fell out when he was thinking about storyboarding, which almost affected his happiness in marriage.

Only then did Yamamura Morido think of computers.

Computers are really easy to use, but the side effect is that they waste too much time.

He always likes to see what everyone is talking about.

"Tori Akino-sensei's new work! I'm so looking forward to it! I want to see it now!"

Sure enough, talk about Tori Akino's future began to explode.

Some time ago, many topics on this forum were about "Slam Dunk".

Then "Slam Dunk" just fell silent for a while because it was a transitional plot.

Because of the topic of "Millennium Actress", there are endless posts about "Mirai Tori Akino".

…

"Tori Akino-sensei is so hard-working! In comparison, "Hunter" has been suspended, right? Yoshihiro Togashi is so disgusting!"

"This is only Mr. Togashi's sixth break this year. Forget it, you are much happier than the readers of "LEVEL E"."

"Just asking for leave for the sixth time? That's a really interesting statement."

Yamamura Morimichi shook his head, Mr. Togashi's readers were too tolerant.

Regarding this, Yamamura Shoudao was also very angry.

Because he likes "LEVEL E" and is watching "Hunter" at the same time. It was already hard enough back then. Now that "Hunter" is getting more and more exciting, Togashi is getting worse and worse.

It was very difficult for him to pursue the reading!

The world of Hunter is unfolding, but it is not stopping at every turn. He really wants to come and ask for updates.

"Forget it," Yamamura Morimichi shook his head, "Let's look at the topic about Mr. Tori Akino."

Yoshihiro Togashi could only make him sulk.

“I will definitely buy it early for next week’s jump!”

“Tori Akino-sensei’s comics are very interesting!”

"I like both "Soul of Chess" and "Slam Dunk". The single volume is also a complete collection. I can't miss it!"

They are gearing up and can't wait to watch "Millennium Actress".

With this kind of powerful appeal just because of a name, Mirai Tori Akino is the only one on Jump now.

"It's really enviable."

Yamamura Morimichi sighed, but he is also part of this group of readers and can understand their thoughts.

"After all, this is Tori Akino's new work."

…

The readers' calls were not heard by Hibiki Higashikata, but "Future Society" made a phone call.

Calculating the time, the DVD sales volume of "The Name of the Flower" is about to be released, so I should be notified of this matter.

Dong Ye answered the call loudly and heard a lot of noise: "What's wrong? Is it being renovated?"

There seemed to be shouts of "Money back!"

Hibiki Higashi thought to himself, "Is it because the repair costs haven't been paid?"

Isn't it?

The person on the other side of the phone took a long breath and suppressed his emotions.

Takagi Kiko gritted her teeth, "Who do you think is responsible? It's not because of your plot script! Many viewers came to protest!"

Higashino Hibiki was startled, "Isn't that right? Today is not the weekend. Who is protesting today?"

Takagi Kiko grasped one point and asked hurriedly: "Is there something wrong with your focus, or do you already expect that there will be protests?"

"Of course, I have confidence in "The Unknown Flower"."

"What are you doing with such a proud tone!" Takagi Kiko went crazy, they were the ones affected now.

"Many of the protestors outside were sports students and members of the national youth football team," she explained.

"Oh," Hibiki Higashi suddenly realized, "So they will have time."

This kind of appearance that the matter had nothing to do with her made Takagi Kiko even more angry, and she was about to explode.

The office phone here is ringing non-stop, and the employees are nodding and bowing to apologize to the audience, but the instigator has nothing to do with it.

And because the new work is about to be released, Hibiki Higashino has been praised by many people, which makes Kiko Takagi even more depressed.

"Let's not talk about this anymore." Kiko Takagi asked: "Is there a new animation script? "Future Society" is about to launch a new project. "

Because of the popularity of "Unheard Flower Name", "Future Society" also came into the limelight.

Therefore, an animation committee contacted Takagi Kiko and wanted to entrust "Future Society" to produce "This Is Us".

"This Is Us" is also a comic book adaptation, based on a relaxed, everyday family.

It is relatively simple to make.

"I will be very busy in the next six months and will not have time to start new projects," Hibiki Higashino replied.

"Okay." Takagi Kiko nodded.

Hibiki Hibiki's original intention in founding "Mirai Club" was for his sister, Mei Higashino.

Because of the broadcast of "Unheard Flower Name", Meiko Honma's voice actress, Mei Higashino, finally became famous.

Higashikata Higashi's goal was also achieved.

Now that "Future Society" has begun to develop independently, this is perfect.

Hibiki Higashino can not be burdened and can start new animation projects if necessary in the future.

It's simply not too comfortable.

At the end, Takagi Kiko finally talked about the topic that Hibiki Higashino was concerned about from the beginning.

Disc sales of "Unknown Flower".

"The sales volume of the fifth volume of "Unknown Flower Name" is 56,021! The average sales volume is 40,702! It exceeds the average sales volume of "Dragon Ball Z"!"

"Hiss~" After hearing these words, Dong Yexiang took a breath of cold air.

There is no Blu-ray version of the disc now, and the average sales volume has reached an average of more than 40,000.

Exceeded Hibiki Hibiki's expectations.

"This is also the reason why the audience likes the style of "The Name of the Flower"." Kiko Takagi explained.

In 1999, such a cute painting style as "Unknown Flower's Name" was indeed rare.

Mature big sisters are the way to go now.

"Is the fifth volume 56,000?" Higashino Hibiki sighed without waiting for Takagi Kiko's answer, "It's said to be depressing, but it turns out that the fifth volume's disc sales are the highest, and the audience is all arrogant."

Don't mean what you say.

"Proud?"

"Well, it's a character set by Vegeta Asuka."

"I really don't understand you." Takagi Kiko shook her head and hung up the phone after saying that.

…

It was July, the students were on vacation, and Hibiki Higashino and Akimiya Akemi were making invitations.

It contains the man and woman who got married, as well as the time and place.

For the girl Higashino Hibiki, draw a Q-version of Sawei, and for the boy, a Q-version of Sakuragi Hanamichi, for distinction.

The share is not large, and the two parties add up to only about 40 shares.

It belongs to his friend Akimiya Akemi.

As for relatives, the parents of both parties invite the guests.

It can be regarded as reducing their workload.

""Millennium Actress" is released today," Akimiya Akemi looked at Hibiki Hibiki's calm and composed look, and was a little worried, "its content is not popular among teenagers."

"Don't worry," Higashi Hibiki shook his head, "We have done our best, haven't we?"

What he is thinking about right now is who should he give it to?

Nishimura must have one. I wonder how he is doing in Hokkaido?

Kitamoto must also have it. He is a graduate student at Tokyo University. I wonder if he has time?

Asahina and the others must have it too.

After all the calculations, Hibiki was afraid that someone would be left behind. This was much more troublesome than drawing comics.

"That's right." Hibiki Higashi asked hurriedly: "Who should we choose as the wedding host?"

This was his first time getting married. Although he wanted to make it simple, he was still a little confused.

"Didn't Mr. Torishima promise you?" Akimiya Akemi asked.

"Oh," Hibiki Higashino recalled. At that time, he seriously invited him, and Torishima Kazuhiko agreed wholeheartedly.

"Yeah, getting married is really a headache."

But from now on we will be a family.

…

After Mrs. Nakajima made breakfast and watched her daughter go to school, she began to clean the room. It was not until ten o'clock in the morning when she looked at the clean room with satisfaction that she remembered that today was the day when the jump was sold.

Wiping the water stains on her hands on her apron, she took off her apron, walked into the bedroom, and started putting on makeup.

It wasn't until eleven o'clock that Mrs. Nakajima walked out of the house and went to a nearby supermarket.

"Jump is sold out," the salesperson said.

Mrs. Nakajima’s eyes widened: “(⊙o⊙)”

It's only eleven o'clock now, right?

Did jump sell out so quickly?

As if sensing her doubts, the salesperson explained: "Everyone can't wait to see Teacher Tori Akino's new work, so it was sold out in the morning."

"Yeah, I've never seen this kind of enthusiasm."

"That's it." Mrs. Nakajima was a little disappointed, "Sorry to bother you."

"Wait a minute," she looked disappointed, which made the salesman feel embarrassed. The salesman took out an open copy of Jump and said to her, "I have read this book. Do you want to buy it?"

"Okay." Mrs. Nakajima cheered quietly as she clapped her hands in front of her chest.

She is obviously a middle-aged woman, but this kind of naughtiness that belongs exclusively to girls is not out of place at all.

On the contrary, the salesperson's eyes were reluctant to leave.

"A total of 230 yen." After a while, he said.

Mrs. Nakajima took the comic and prepared to go out.

At this moment, someone broke in. He was about thirty years old, about 180 centimeters tall, with a good figure and handsome appearance. He looked like an idol star.

"Please give me a jump. "Weekly Shōnen Jump"!" The visitor looked at the magazine in Mrs. Nakajima's hand, his eyes lit up, and he said excitedly.

"Sorry, the jump is sold out."

"No again? This is already the fifth supermarket I've found..." He was very disappointed.

"Can you wait a moment?" Mrs. Nakajima said, "I'll give it to you after I read it."

"Thank you very much!" The visitor bowed and said loudly.

The two of them walked together and came to a nearby coffee shop.

Mrs. Nakajima introduced herself, "I'm Rei Nakajima, hello."

"My name is Xu Feigang. Thank you so much." Xu Feigang thanked him again.

"Ah, you're too polite," Mrs. Nakajima waved her hand and said with a smile.

"Because Jump is very important to me." Xu Feigang confided, "To be honest, my comics started serializing in the Jump issue."

That is "Prince of Tennis".

In July 1999, "The Prince of Tennis" began to be serialized.

The villain Echizen Ryoma replaces Kintaro Toyama as the protagonist and begins his story.

"Hey!" Mrs. Nakajima covered her mouth and exclaimed, "I'm really surprised, but don't you have...have that sample magazine?"

She could always see the editor sending sample issues to Tori Akino Mirai.

Xu Feigang said sheepishly: "After playing tennis, I forgot where I put it."

Mrs. Nakajima had sex and chatted with the cartoonist named Xu Feigang for a long time.

He used to work in a design company, but because he couldn't stand being unable to create as he pleased and his works were always subject to various interferences, he picked up his original intention and started drawing comics.

"After "COOL RENTAL BODYGUARD" was finished, I started thinking about what kind of work I should draw."

“After asking editor Kazuhiko Torishima at the New Year’s party, I decided to draw sports-themed comics.”

"Yeah," Mrs. Nakajima said, holding her chin up, indicating that she was listening.

"I really like "Slam Dunk" by Tori Akino-sensei. "Prince of Tennis" is also partly influenced by it, but it's just a little depressing."

Xu Feigang sighed, "It's just a short series, but Mr. Tori Akino's comics are on the front page. I am very unwilling to do so, and I just want to know what kind of work "Millennium Actress" is."

""Millennium Actress"?"

Mrs. Nakajima’s smiling expression was stunned.

This was the first time she knew the name of Tori Akino's new work.

"Actress..." she murmured, "Is this a work about actresses?"

I was in a trance for a while.

"Mrs. Nakajima..." Xu Fei just called her.

"Sorry, I'm going to watch it now." Mrs. Nakajima said immediately after regaining consciousness.

"Take your time, I'm not in a hurry."

…

The most attractive thing about jump's cover is the girl in a golden kimono.

Then behind her, the students were running to the left with fascinated expressions.