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"Angmei is my wife." Hibiki Higashikata replied.

"What a talented man and beautiful woman." Editor Shenjin was slightly surprised and then said.

Akimiya Akemi blushed slightly, "You're really flattering me."

"This is what I really think."

After saying hello, the three of them each ordered a glass of orange juice.

"Let's get straight to the point," Editor Fukatsu looked at the document bag Akimiya Akemi brought and asked, "Is that the storyboard of "Sakura Mission"? Please let me take a look."

"Of course, but..." Akimiya Akemi replied thoughtfully: "Because it has been some time since the storyboard drawing of "Sakura Mission" was completed, and I also brought the finished manuscript..."

"Original manuscript?" Editor Shenjin was stunned. Her mouth was dry and she licked her lips. "Please let me take a look."

"I drew the original manuscript before it was confirmed to be serialized. I'm really confident."

In fact, this is Akimiya Akemi's sincerity to do her best for the sake of serialization.

Tell the editor that serialization is no problem for you.

She couldn't wait any longer and didn't want to waste her free time.

Editor Shenjin opened the document bag, and for a moment, her pupils shrank.

This painter is really too strong.

Better than most shounen manga.

Although limited by realistic themes, it is impossible to draw surreal background characters, but editor Fukatsu can feel Akimiya Akemi’s skills from every detail.

Speaking of hair, there are not many girls' comics that can draw silky hair.

"It's just a girl's manga, do I need to do this?" Editor Fukatsu wanted to ask.

She raised her head in shock and glanced at Akimiya Akemi who was expecting her.

"Editor Fukatsu, do you have any questions?" Akimiya Akemi asked hurriedly.

"No," Editor Fukatsu lowered his head, hiding the excitement in his eyes, "Please wait a moment."

She hit the mark.

The plot of this kind of comic is very interesting, and the artist is one of a kind. The future is promising.

Editor Fukatsu started reading comics, and Akimiya Akemi waited anxiously.

Hibiki Higashino drank orange juice silently and did not disturb their work.

"Slam Dunk" will be finished in one year. During this year, he plans to devote all his energy to "Slam Dunk" and will not spare time to draw short comics.

However, "Garden of Words" and "Five Centimeters per Second" have been painted, should "Your Name" be put on the agenda?

He thought again about what comics to draw for a long series?

I have to guarantee that I will get results...

While Hibiki Higashino was thinking wildly, Editor Fukatsu took the original manuscript of "Sakura Mission" and turned to the last page.

"There are 80 pages of manuscript in total, which is really amazing."

From the heroine Yuno Kichun to becoming the king of Mount Kano, and then to selling local specialty steamed buns, Shiori Shinomiya, a member of the tourism association, Maki Midorikawa, a part-time job expert, and Ori, a girl who collects information on unidentified creatures and paranormal phenomena, are gathered together. Rinko Beru, and Sanae Kagetsuki who is familiar with web design.

This king and four ministers began to work hard for the recovery of tourism in Mount Mamano.

"Sakura Mission" is on track.

Editor Fukatsu asked: "Is there no male protagonist?"

Akimiya Akemi shook her head.

They started talking, and it wasn't until two hours later that the communication was completed.

…

"Can you give me the storyboard and original manuscript?" Editor Fukatsu asked.

Akimiya Akemi said quickly: "Of course."

"Well," Editor Fukatsu said, "I can't guarantee it, but I will submit it to the serialization meeting. As for whether it will pass, the probability is very high."

"Thanks!"

Under the dining table, Akimiya Akemi squeezed Higashino Hibiki's hand hard, her expression remained calm, and her heart was so happy that she wanted to dance.

After the formal work is over.

Editor Fukatsu said to the grinning Hibiki Hibiki: "Tori Akino-sensei, I heard that "Earrings" will be published in Jump?"

Higashikata nodded, "On the jump in two weeks."

"That's great," Shenjin beamed, "Due to work, I couldn't go to "Jump Festa" and didn't see this episode. I regretted it for a long time. "

She bluntly said that she is also a reader of "Slam Dunk".

I have liked this work for a long time.

Because there are so many handsome guys in "Slam Dunk" and each has his or her own characteristics, "Slam Dunk" is also a very popular comic among girls.

"I hope it satisfies you." Higashino Hibiki said.

…

Two weeks later.

"The Earring", which readers have been waiting for for a long time, finally comes into view.

"In the recent plot of "Slam Dunk", Ryota played very well. I heard that "Earrings" is also his story."

Kazuya Takasugi, an old classmate of Hibiki Higashino who is currently a graduate student, is flipping through Jump.

Because he is 1.6 meters tall, he likes Ryota Miyagi very much.

Even though Miyagi is not as popular as Kimugure Konobu, he is still supporting Miyagi silently, dreaming that one day Tori Akino will be able to draw more content about Miyagi's fertile fields in the future.

Draw where he excels.

Since "Slam Dunk" was serialized for more than 4 years, among the five starters in Shohoku, only Miyagi has the least good goals. He is always the assister and silently assumes the responsibility of the point guard.

While dealing with the strongest opponent, be willing to be a green leaf.

"Tori Akino-sensei has finally found his conscience, and Ryota has his own extra story."

Takasugi Kazuya opened the jump.

He first watched "Slam Dunk". He couldn't wait too long for the exciting game.

Three minutes later, after entering the mood of a reader of "Slam Dunk", he read "Earrings".

After a while, Takasugi Kazuya closed the comic.

"This is how the earrings on Liangtian's earrings come from."

In the memory of "Slam Dunk", first-year Miyagi Ryota joined the basketball team because he liked Ayako.

The first close-up of Liangtian shows him squatting on the ground and raising his head like a gangster.

His earrings are very present, as if they are sparkling.

This is a rare and impressive shot of Ryota Miyagi.

"The story of "Earrings" drawn by Mr. Tori Akino is not ridiculous, and it proves the fate of fertile fields and basketball. He likes Jordan, and imitated Jordan and pierced his own ears. On the other hand, he joined Shohoku not just for Caiko, and her love for basketball."

"That's great."

…

It's Friday.

Sasaki is in the reception room on the first floor of Shueisha.

Opposite him was Nobuhiro Watsuki who brought in new works.

"Rurouni Kenshin" ended last year amid the regrets of many readers.

This work, at its peak, once ranked first in jump.

After "Dragon Ball" ended, it was barely holding on.

However, it didn’t take long before it was suppressed by comics such as “Ghost”, “Slam Dunk”, and “One Piece”.

Therefore, Nobuhiro Watsuki also successfully completed "Rurouni Kenshin".

Watsuki Nobuhiro's new comic is called "Western Outlaws".

The work is very routine.

A young man who yearned for the west and dreamed of becoming a sharpshooter. After meeting a gunman from the west, he resolutely embarked on a journey to the west.

It has an American background and a gunman, but it has a very Japanese comic flavor, which makes it weird to read.

"Please revise it again." Sasaki temporarily rejected Nobuhiro Nozuki.

However, it was not rejected outright.

"Okay." Nobuhiro Watsuki looked ugly and withdrew the storyboard.

Looking at his retreating back, Sasaki shook his head.

A cartoonist will be very successful if he draws one outstanding cartoon in his lifetime.

After creating a classic, it will become silent, which is the fate of many popular cartoonists.

There are still too few people like Yoshihiro Togashi who come up with classic comics again and again.

"I wonder what kind of work Tori Akino-kun will produce after finishing "Slam Dunk"?"

He returned to the Jump editorial department with regrets for Nobuhiro Watsuki, and with expectations and worries about Hibiki Hibiki's new works.

"Mr. Sasaki," as soon as he entered the door, Pase Yoshihisa stopped him and handed him a data sheet, "This period's Xiaozheng results are out."

Sasaki took it and took a look.

""Slam Dunk" ranked first, "One Piece" ranked second, and "Naruto" ranked third..."

"The results of "Naruto" are outstanding."

Masashi Kishimoto's talent came to the fore, defeating the talented Shimabukuro Lightyear and the increasingly lazy Togashi Yoshihiro, and became the third place in 2000.

"Naruto has the potential to become a major hit, which is a surprise," he told the bottle.

Yoshihisa Azame nodded, "I heard that Kishimoto-kun also served as an assistant to Tori Akino-sensei. That's really amazing."

Now the relationship between the first, second and third place in jump is so close.

"Maybe Tori Akino-kun saw the potential in Naruto," Sasaki said.

He knew very well how terrifying that man's vision was.

The most popular game at last year's "Jump Festa" was not "Slam Dunk" but "Yu-Gi-Oh!"

The amount of peripheral sales of this work is comparable to that of "One Piece" and "Naruto".

The three works recognized by Tori Akino have all performed well.

Miku Toakino, who understands the interests of readers so well, will definitely be popular with his new works.

Thinking of this, Sasaki is not worried about Tori Akino's future third full-length series.

"That's not all I'm talking about."

Yoshihisa Abomin pointed at the short comic, ""Earring" is the number one short comic. It's really amazing."

"'Earring' is a spin-off of 'Slam Dunk', so this achievement is natural," Sasaki said.

After Sasaki left, Abomin Yoshihisa shook his head silently, "You are really confident."

…

Time passed and it was April soon.

The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the Japanese have begun their annual flower viewing period.

It is really romantic to eat delicious food next to the cherry blossom tree and feel the cherry blossom petals falling.

But Higashino Hibiki has never participated. He doesn't have so much free time.

"It would be great if I also serialized it in a monthly magazine."

Just now, "Sakura Quest" passed the serialization meeting. Editor Fukatsu excitedly informed Akimiya Akemi that "Sakura Quest" will start serialization in early May.

Akimiya Akemi hugged Higashino Hibiki and felt the beauty of this moment.

There were faint traces of tears in the corners of her eyes.

Hibiki Higashikata couldn't understand, what kind of feeling is this?

I can only be happy with her.

""Sakura Mission" can be serialized, congratulations."

He gently patted Akimiya Akemi's back with a soft voice.

"Um!"

Akimiya Akemi said loudly and excitedly.

This overflow of emotion seemed to make her even happier than when she got married.

After realizing this emotion for a long time, Qiugong Mingmei came back to her senses.

She loosened her arm around Hibiki Hibiki's waist and groaned twice.

"We have to notify a lot of people next," she said.

First of all, we must inform the Kanoyama Tourism Association of the good news.

Then I have to tell Mr. Akimiya that his daughter has started serializing.

Maybe she has to call Higashino Mei and tell her that her sister Akemi is finally successful.

Akimiya Akemi became busy.

Dong Yexiang shook his head and refused to disturb her.

He came to the living room and turned on the TV.

In April this year, a comic-book animation was aired.

The name is "Our Family".

The producer is "Future Society".

It is also the first animation produced independently by "Future Society" after Hibiki Higashino gave up.

Don’t know what the effect is?

Hibiki Higashikata is very curious.

…

Near Higashino's house, there is a naughty girl, her name is Nakajima Akane, who has entered the second grade of junior high school this year.

Akane Nakajima has been looking forward to the release of the new work of "Miraisha" for a long time.

Although Tori Akino Mirai is not involved this time, it is the production company of "Unknown Flower Name" after all.

As time goes by, the reputation of "Unknown Flowers" has not disappeared. On the contrary, because it is too depressing, among the audience who have watched it, word of mouth often says that "the one who was taken advantage of" is "very interesting, very funny" The person who was deceived fell into the trap of "Unheard Flower Names", and then started to deceive the next person.

This cycle repeats itself so that a year later, the reputation of "Future Society" remains the same.

Akane Nakajima didn't wait long. At the end of the commercial, an animation called "Our Family" came into view.

"Eh? It's this style of animation."

With a two-headed body style, Hua Ma looks like a flounder, a style unique to children’s animation.

Akane Nakajima still likes the painting style of "The Name of the Unknown Flower".

This work made her unhappy from the beginning.

"Let's take a look."

…

Higashikata watched the TV with a smile.

"What are you laughing at?"

After Akimiya Akemi finished her busy work, she came to the living room and asked Higashino Hibiki in surprise.

Higashino Hibiki pointed at the TV with a smile, "This animation is very close to reality and describes trivial matters in life. It is very interesting."

Different from the funny short story of "Comic Manga Hiyori", "Our Family" is similar to "Chibi Maruko-chan", a very heartwarming story based on a family.

Higashikata seemed to have seen himself.

The long-winded mother who maintains housework; the taciturn father who takes care of the family; the childish and immature high school student daughter who likes to bicker with her mother; and the younger brother who is a junior high school student who doesn't talk much and is shy but likes to be cool.

Many viewers can feel the familiar flavor from this animation.

"The evaluation is really high." Akimiya Akemi regretted, "It's just that I didn't see it."

"I recorded it," Hibiki Higashi said, "We can watch it together later."

"Okay." Akimiya Akemi nodded.

…

After the broadcast of "Our Family" ended, Akane Nakajima smacked her lips and said, "It turns out other people's mothers are like this."

It's a lot of words, but a penny will be worth it. If you think about it carefully, her mother will feel better.

“But ‘This Is Us’ is quite interesting.”