Full-time cartoonist

Toriyama Akira looked at Higashino Hibiki differently.

In other words, ever since he met Hibiki Higashino, the young man in front of him has been breaking through his cognition.

When he first accepted Hibiki Higashino as his assistant, it was because of the spirituality in the paintings of the primary school student Hibiki Higashino.

When they met, all Akira Toriyama knew about Hibiki Higashino was that he was a very hard-working young man.

Just a high school student can complete the work assigned by him.

Although I complained a lot at first, I still persisted.

Among young people, Hibiki Higashino is a very good artist and may become a cartoonist specializing in drawing.

But just two months after the summer vacation, Akira Toriyama saw the work of Hibiki Higashino, the manga called "The Soul of the Game".

"The Soul of Chess" can be said to be a classic, and it will be enjoyed by readers decades later.

This surprised Toriyama Akira. It was like Kakarot transformed into a Super Saiyan, and his combat value instantly skyrocketed.

He couldn't help but sigh, this boy was so terrifying.

After that, Akino Tori easily finished "Soul of the Game" in the future, which made him very unwilling. How come his "Dragon Ball" card lasted for many years.

However, Toriyama Akira is very pleased that Akino Toriyama gave up the popular "Soul of the Game" in the future and started a new series.

Jump is a business magazine, for profit.

It's really remarkable that Tori Akino can break free from profit.

After "Soul of Chess" ended, it didn't take long for "Slam Dunk" to take the stage.

Akira Toriyama has been reading this manga.

"Slam Dunk" is an admirable comic. In "Slam Dunk", Tori Akino has undergone a radical change.

When he serialized "The Soul of Chess", his drawing skills were quite good.

But now he is already one of the best in jump.

During the training of the serialization of "Slam Dunk", Mirai Tori Akino's painting skills and storyboarding have grown to superhuman levels.

Toriyama Akira has gradually become unable to understand his growth.

Tori Akino's future growth path was rapid and comprehensive, which shocked and pleased him.

He took over his position, shouldered the responsibility of "Weekly Shonen Jump", and became a respected national cartoonist.

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"I think I know you well enough." Akira Toriyama looked at Hibiki Hibiki with a smile on his lips, "But you let me see a new you."

"'Millennium Actress' is not a juvenile comic. It contains a lot of information in 200 comic pages and allows readers to understand the concepts conveyed. This is remarkable."

"This is something I can't do even if I draw comics for decades."

Hibiki Toriyama praised Hibiki just now, and Akira Toriyama praised him again, which made Hibiki dumbfounded.

"Teacher, you have given me a reward."

"I'm telling the truth."

"Okay, okay, teacher, I'm already floating because of what you said."

"Hahaha."

Among all Hibiki Hibiki's comics, Akira Toriyama's favorite is "Millennium Actress".

He marveled at the storyboards of "Millennium Actress" and stayed there for a long time. Hibiki Higashino didn't have anything important to do, so he chatted with him for a long time.

About an hour later, Sasaki came to see Hibiki Hibiki, and it was almost time for the opening.

…

Outside the Makuhari Messe, countless people were waiting.

Akimiya Akemi and Mr. Akimiya also arrived.

She contacted Yui Nanase to discuss where to meet.

Nanase said that he got up late and was still on the way. He apologized repeatedly and asked Akimiya Akemi not to wait.

Akimiya Akemi decided to go in first. She looked at the crowd and whispered: "Let me contact him. It's snowing now. Father, you..."

"It's okay." Mr. Akimiya stopped Akimiya Akemi's hand from taking out her mobile phone.

He contacted the person in charge of the exhibition hall and was quickly and respectfully invited in.

"If you are coming, you should inform me in advance so that I can prepare." The person in charge smiled.

Masters like Mr. Akimiya are usually invited to participate in exhibitions, and their appearance is expensive.

Announcement in the newspaper in advance can improve the standard of the exhibition.

Mr. Akimiya said: "It's already a lot of trouble for you to let me enter the venue early."

He looked sideways and saw Akimiya Mingmei secretly giving him a thumbs up, and couldn't help but feel more proud.

I am much better than that brat Hibiki Higashikata, why should I rely on him?

…

Mr. Akimiya chatted with the person in charge for a few words, and the person left with a clear conscience.

The father and daughter also gradually came to Tori Akino Mirai Storyboard Exhibition Hall.

"This painting..."

Mr. Akimiya looked at Hibiki Hibiki's paintings and was a little stunned.

In 1996, he read the original manuscript of Akira Toriyama. The unique creativity and comics that had a strong influence on society made him realize the artistry of comics.

Akira Toriyama's paintings are works that transcend shonen comics and enter a higher dimension.

So now, Mr. Akimiya came here with high expectations.

He was not disappointed, but exceeded his expectations.

The first thing he saw was naturally the "Slam Dunk" storyboard at the gate.

This kind of comic based on realistic themes does not have more creative space, but it also gave Mr. Akimiya a big surprise.

"The composition is very unusual," he said, carefully admiring a manuscript of Sakuragi Hanamichi's slam dunk. "It is very expressive and has a "moving" look. "

Unlike his Ukiyo-e or other works, the original manuscript of "Slam Dunk" can still be seen in the moving posture even if there is only one copy, which gave Mr. Akimiya a lot of inspiration.

He read other manuscripts and gained a deeper understanding.

"These manuscripts give me a positive force, which is rare."

Akimiya Akemi explained, "Higashino once said that shōnen comics have a strong attraction and charm for teenagers, and they will spontaneously learn the contents of the comics."

"And works like "Slam Dunk" surpass other comics and are more fascinating."

"So it has a very strong impact on society."

"This is unfortunate, so he has to draw a positive influence and give a positive impact to readers."

Mr. Akimiya nodded, "What he said is very good. It's really good to realize this."

Now, Mr. Akimiya looks at Hibiki Higashino in a new light.

He read many original manuscripts of comics.

For example, "The Garden of Words".

The original manuscript of "The Garden of Words" is unique in that it is delicate.

In a painting, tree trunks, streams, shadows, etc. all have value.

For example, the small pavilion where Yukino and Takao often meet.

The position of the pavilion pillars in the cartoon can reflect the inner distance between the two of them.

From the unfamiliar to the familiar to the emotions that are ready to be expressed, you can feel it from the details of the storyboard without reading the plot of the comics.

"How long have you been drawing this comic?"

Akimiya's face turned red. This was "The Garden of Words". Hibiki's romantic confession to her was now being watched carefully by Mr. Akimiya, which made her feel ashamed.

"How long have you been painting?" Mr. Akimiya asked again.

"Well," Akimiya Akemi recalled, "while painting "The Soul of Chess", it probably took more than a month to paint "The Garden of Words.""

"I drew so much in just over a month..." Mr. Akimiya couldn't understand.

He put so much effort into each manuscript and painted it in a short time. His talent and perseverance really amazes him.

He was going to study Hibiki Hibiki's manuscript.

Starting from "Soul of Chess", we went all the way to "Millennium Actress".

"I've made great progress, it's like a completely different person."

If the other party was not his son-in-law and stole the apple of his eye, Mr. Akimiya would not hesitate to praise him.

After seeing "Millennium Actress", he felt the sublimated Hibiki Hibiki.

The concept of this manuscript transcends the confines of juvenile comics and is a form of art.

It also made him understand another side of Higashino Hibiki, and he had to praise him.

"What a beautiful painting."

Especially the ukiyo-e in front of me, although it has a youthful flavor, the concept of the work is very unusual.

Just like "Millennium Actress" describes a thousand years of Japanese history, the manuscript in front of me also embodies the footprints of the times.

"The girl is riding a white horse, seemingly galloping along the history of war.

In front of her, warriors with different banners were fighting at first, then flintlocks, and then after the artillery, a new scroll unfolded. "

This painting clearly expresses the times and shows a story.

Mr. Akimiya's praise came out of his mouth, "This painting is naturally higher than many works. It is very complex, but not fragmented. There is always a main line. It is really good."

Akimiya Akemi covered her mouth and smiled, "You like Higashino's painting very much."

Mr. Akimiya was looking enthusiastically. After hearing these words, his body froze and his face turned dark.

At this moment, the bell for the opening of the exhibition rang, and a broadcast sounded.

"The "Jump Festa" exhibition has officially begun, please get ready. "

It was played three times in a row, and then the venue burst into applause, and all staff members began to perform their duties.

Not long after the bell rang, a large crowd appeared at the ramp, and they rushed into the venue with excitement and enthusiasm.

…

Mr. Akimiya continued to appreciate these manuscripts. In his mind, Tori Akino's future paintings, like Toriyama Akira, transcended from the comics and reached a higher realm.

Although their styles are different, their impact on society is similar. In their paintings, Mr. Akimiya drew parallels and benefited a lot.

It would be better if this man wasn't Akemi's husband.

He shook his head.

Two minutes passed, and there was a lot of noise in the exhibition hall.

"Finally I can see the original manuscript of "Slam Dunk"!"

"There is also the original manuscript of "Dragon Ball" on the side! It's great!"

Mr. Akimiya frowned. This was different from an art exhibition, and he couldn't calmly appreciate it.

He frowned, "The original manuscript is on display at the very back of the Makuhari Messe. Why did it come so fast?"

Blocking out these noisy sounds, Mr. Akimiya lowered his head and looked seriously.

…

"Tori Akino-sensei's paintings are so good!"

"I couldn't understand it, but I was deeply shocked."

"As expected of a cartoonist, these manuscripts are so amazing."

The praises from the spectators were endless, and Mr. Akimiya couldn't stand it any more.

"Ah! This is Zuo Wei who appears in the first scene! So handsome!"

"Taya Ryo is so cute as an adult."

"This picture of Takao carefully touching Yukino-sensei's feet is really lewd."

"This is the original manuscript of Sakuragi Hanamichi's first dunk attempt and his head hitting the backboard. It's so well drawn!"

They saw the original manuscript for the first time, and when compared with the rough paper of Jump, they immediately felt a strong sense of surprise.

This kind of delicate brushwork cannot be reflected in jump.

"Tori Akino-sensei draws with great care, and you can see every detail."

"These manuscripts are so well drawn that they instantly reminded me of the plot of the comics."

"I feel Coach Anzai's cry when Mitsui said goodbye."

"Tori Akino-sensei, I want to learn to draw comics!"

The audiences of these Tobi Akino mangas all shared their senses and constantly praised Hibiki Higashino's original manuscript.

Mr. Akimiya couldn't stay any longer, and Akimiya Akemi's face turned red.

Lots of foot fetishes.

She lowered her head, walked through the crowd under the leadership of Mr. Akimiya, and walked out under the curious eyes of the young people.

…

Dong Yexiang raised his head and heard the starting bell.

He took out his phone and saw the text message from Akimiya Akemi.

"My father and I have already entered the venue, you don't have to worry."

After Sasaki came back from drinking water, he asked Hibiki Higashino, "After the show, these are the questions. Do you have any taboos? If so, mention them and I will delete them."

"These are all normal questions, and they have nothing to do with me."

Dongye Xiang put away his phone and replied.

These questions are very common and probably reflect the mental journey of drawing comics.

But what surprised him was that Akira Toriyama would also appear and talk to Hibiki Higashino.

"A dialogue between two pillars of the era before and after jump."

Hibiki Higashino didn't pay attention to the promotion of jump. At this time, he understood the thoughts of the people who came to play "Jump Festa".

This dialogue is a great stunt and will definitely be talked about by Jump readers.

Just like the future dialogue between Akira Toriyama and Eiichiro Oda, it was spread on the Chinese Internet.

Higashino Hibiki asked Sasaki, "How many people came today?"

"About 80,000 people," Sasaki grinned.

"80,000..." Higashikata was shocked.

There are many idle people.

"Jump Festa" will be held for two days, and the total number of visitors will reach hundreds of thousands.

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"There are so many people here!"

"Everyone said they wouldn't come to participate, so why are there so many people?"

"They are all big liars who want others not to take their spot."

"That's right."

Some people queuing up to enter "Jump Festa" complained.

It's been ten minutes since the game started, but the team hasn't moved yet.

Yoshihiro Togashi wiped cold sweat while looking at the crowd. There were not so many people at the 1998 "Jump Festa".

How long does it take to wait in line like this?

He immediately regretted it. The last time the person in charge wanted to leave his contact information, he declined.

Now I can only wait in line silently.

"My waist hurts so much." He looked at Naoko Takeuchi, "Let's go back."

"Don't lie to me," Naoko Takeuchi rolled her eyes, "Don't I understand you? If the back pain really happened, you would be lying on the ground now and unable to get up."

She is looking forward to reading the original manuscript of "The Garden of Words" and will not be deceived.