Full-time cartoonist

Kuri Shannan looked at the questionnaires distributed on the street and was confused for a moment.

There was a lot of traffic and people coming and going.

But his mind was completely occupied by this piece of paper.

What kind of peripheral products will be produced for "Naoki Hansawa"?

In other words, what do readers like him hope to gain?

Tori Akino-sensei’s signature?

No, it can't be confused with something that is useful.

"The Naoki Hansawa doll who kneeled down to apologize?"

He subconsciously asked the Shueisha staff in front of him. It would be interesting if there was one.

"Ah, how is this possible..." The clerk was taken aback and immediately declined.

This is too damaging to Naoki Hansawa's image and will be offended by hard-core readers.

Naoki Hansawa lost to capital or something, so let’s forget it.

"Please think about it carefully."

Hearing this, Kuri Shannan scratched his hair and became troubled while looking at the questionnaire.

If it were a questionnaire survey on other works, he would have ignored it long ago. No, he would have stayed away as if he was in big trouble.

But he loved "Naoki Hansawa" so much that it would be a good idea to provide a little help.

"It smells so good." Kuri Shannan's nose twitched.

He raised his head and saw the steamed buns coming out of the shop not far away.

The aroma of wheat and the sweet and greasy taste of bean paste made him spread his fingers.

"Ah, this is it!"

Kuriyama Minami immediately picked up his pen and wrote "Double Reverse Mantou" on the questionnaire.

"If this comes out, I will definitely buy it!"

He vowed to tell the Shueisha staff in front of him.

"Can you please leave your contact address?"

"Ha! Why?"

"To thank you for taking your precious time to provide us with your ideas." Shueisha's staff bowed deeply, "I will report it. Please wait patiently. If you are selected, I will give you a small gift."

"No need for this." Kuri Shannan waved his hand, "Goodbye."

He bowed in return and walked towards the pastry shop.

…

"Made with brown sugar, it has a soft crust with red bean filling inside. It has "Double Return" printed on the front and a Banze business card sticker. Give it as a gift for your own use and in friendship, you will get double return! "

Xiang stood in front of Higashino Hibiki, eloquently displaying a box of Japanese steamed buns.

When Higashino Hibiki was stunned, he returned to his usual style and said calmly, "That's what my colleague in charge of the surrounding areas told me."

Higashino Hibiki closed his open mouth and looked at Akimiya Akemi, a little fragile.

He hadn't paid much attention to things surrounding the work before, but he probably knew something about it.

Regardless of "Soul of Chess", "Slam Dunk", or "Death Note", "Magic Circle", the peripheral products are all figures, posters, stickers and the like.

Cooperate with clothing brands to produce memorable albums.

But what the hell is this double return of steamed buns?

"Why steamed buns?"

"I heard that Chairman Torishima Kazuhiko made the decision."

Talking about this, Go looked at Hibiki Higashino with admiration. Matters surrounding a mere work actually involved the chairman, who is worthy of being the senior teacher Tori Akino.

"Chairman Torishima Kazuhiko...ah, he has been promoted again..."

Higashino Hibiki heard Toriyama Kazuhiko talk about this incident some time ago, but he didn't pay attention.

He has enough service years and has made outstanding contributions. Based on the seniority system that is characteristic of Japanese workplaces, there is no problem for Torishima to become chairman.

"He made the decision?"

Dong Yexiang picked up the phone and dialed out of curiosity.

…

"Ah, it's me."

Torishima Kazuhiko said with a smile, his voice was unclear, "The taste of the "double return steamed bun" is surprisingly good. I don't have to eat at noon today. "

It’s strange that carbohydrates and sugar are not delicious.

Higashikata asked, "Why steamed buns?"

The reader saw it, pointed at him and said, that is the steamed bun bird Akino Mirai, and his face was gone.

"Because it's fun, hahaha." Torishima Kazuhiko replied with a smile.

"I have seen the data reported by readers, including "ball pen and notepad set", "business card keychain and kendo uniform mobile phone lanyard set", "double return of badges" and so on. They are all too common. It is more appropriate to "return the steamed buns twice as much". "

Hibiki Higashikata's whole body was in bad condition.

He picked up a piece of steamed bun and chewed it to vent his anger. Then he froze.

"It smells so good."

The coffee-colored steamed buns have a burnt aroma, and the brown sugar and red bean filling are just right. Not too much sugar, just right, delicious but not too sweet.

It's a great dessert.

"Right." Torishima Kazuhiko said, "That's it."

"Yeah." Hibiki Higashikata was overwhelmed by the delicious taste.

…

When Dongye Mirai was sleeping peacefully, he was attracted by the fragrance and came to the living room in confusion.

Then, his eyes were fixed on the bun without blinking, and he was drooling.

"Ah, Mr. Xiang," Higashino Hibiki asked with a wink, "Can't the kid eat this steamed bun?"

There are 9 pieces in a box, and Hibiki is worried that he won’t have enough to eat.

"Yes," Xiang didn't understand what he meant. He replied seriously, "There are no additives. They are all made with regular materials. The tasting period is only a few days. It is very healthy."

So Higashino Mirai put his little black hand on the steamed buns.

Higashikata sighed helplessly.

"This steamed bun," he said, "give me a few more portions."

…

An advertisement for "Double the amount of steamed buns" appeared on TV, and the line was about a delicacy that Mirai Tori Akino-sensei also likes.

It will be sold at 10 a.m. on June 16th and can be purchased at Shueisha stores in Tokyo.

"Eh?"

Kuri Shannan was shocked that his idea was actually adopted.

“The price is 840 yen, so it’s not a pity.”

He didn't leave his address, so naturally no gifts would be mailed to him.

He didn't care much.

Although the work of code farmers is hard, the wages are quite high.

"Let's go to the Shueisha sales department in "Jimbocho" tomorrow to buy it. "He decides.

It was Sunday anyway, so he had plenty of time.

You can also buy other peripherals.

The next day, Kuri Shannan woke up, looked at the clock, and found that it was only 8:30.

"It's true," he muttered, "I can't wake up usually, but I wake up very early on weekends."

He also wants to take a nap.

Woke up early, Kuriyama Minami simply got up, washed up and headed towards Jimbocho.

He didn't eat breakfast, thinking that he would buy steamed buns anyway, which would be enough to fill his stomach.

Jimbocho is densely populated with many bookstores, publishing houses, and publishing wholesalers, making it the largest bookstore street in Japan.

180 bookstores dazzled Li Shannan’s eyes.

He kept walking, smelling the aroma of curry, and when his stomach growled with hunger, he finally reached his destination.

…

"ha?"

Li Shannan saw a long queue at a glance. The weekend workers did not have a good rest and lined up here to join in the fun.

He looked at the sign at the door of the store and it said "Double return of steamed buns" 400 copies!

There seemed to be a lot of big exclamation marks.

Kuri Shannan couldn't help but worry, "Can I buy it with so many people?"

It's just nine o'clock now, how obsessed are they with this steamed bun!

Hey, that OL, her stockings are torn, why are you waiting here in a suit?

He really wanted to say it loudly.

But timid at heart, Kuri Shannan eventually got to the end of the queue and took over the queue sign from the person in front.

"Ah, I regret so much. Why didn't you leave your address? Maybe I can eat delicious steamed buns now!"

The arrow at the end of the team was pointing directly at him, and Kuri Shannan was extremely disappointed.

He almost fainted from hunger, and finally it was 10 o'clock.

Amid everyone's applause, the store door opened.

The staff bowed one after another and said, "Welcome."

So the team finally started to move.

Many people buy it in three or five portions. Although this steamed bun has a high price premium, it is not expensive. It can be used as a gift to show your sincerity and you can eat it yourself, so the more the merrier.

As a consumable product, it can only be said that Torishima Kazuhiko’s decision was a great success.

The team moved quickly. After 20 minutes, Kuriyama Minami was about to reach the head of the team. There was only a chubby guy in front of him.

"There are 10 more!" the salesperson shouted loudly.

Kuri Shannan licked his lips, touched his belly and prepared to feast.

The goal is finally achieved!

"Give me 10 copies." The otaku in front raised a finger and said.

"Yes." The salesperson nodded.

"Bang." Li Shannan fell down and stared blankly at the sky.

He asked himself, as a social worker, why would he queue up to buy steamed buns? It was not in line with his own settings at all.

The sky is exceptionally clear and cloudless. It’s a great time to eat udon noodles.

…

""Double return of steamed buns" is sold out! "

Hibiki told Higashino excitedly.

From the beginning of the sale to the end, it only takes half an hour.

"It's really rare that adults are so eager to buy comic peripheral products. Everyone keeps calling to urge them."

Although the sales volume is only a few million, it is a good start. The "double return of steamed buns" can continue to be sold until customers get tired of it.

"Yes, I understand." Hibiki's face turned red.

He looked at the Mapo Tofu in front of him and couldn't help but sigh, "Sure enough, Mapo Tofu is still spicy and delicious!"

Akimiya Minmei was speechless, "I don't know what your appetite is. You like to eat this kind of food."

…

At the press conference surrounding "Naoki Hansawa".

"Editor Tanaka."

The reporter raised the microphone and pointed it at Tanaka Jun, "'Double return steamed buns' are hard to buy. What can you do?" "

There are a lot of news about "double return of steamed buns" on the Internet. Many people said that they bought it and ate it very delicious. They said that this thing only exists in heaven and is rarely tasted in the world.

There are also some young ladies who take photos and show them off on the Internet, attracting the envy of everyone.

Nowadays, when the Internet is underdeveloped, it is a rare high-level topic.

"That's true." Tanaka Jun nodded, "It's hard even for me to buy the "double return of steamed buns", and the last few copies were also taken away by Tori Akino-sensei. "

He spread his hands, feeling helpless.

"However, the second batch of "Double Return Steamed Buns" is being urgently produced and will be on sale tomorrow. However, each person is limited to two portions, first come, first served. "

"thank you for your reply."

Looking at the TV, Mr. Akimiya snorted, "It's just hunger marketing."

It's not as delicious as what is said on TV.

"Today's peripheral advertisements are getting more and more fancy, and only young people will be deceived."

It can also be said that readers who like "Hansawa Naoki" are happy to be deceived and hold a grand celebration.

One is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer.

At this time, his doorbell rang.

Through the voice, he learned about the visitor.

Dong Yexiang came to visit Lao Taishan with his wife and children.

Dissatisfied with the "double return of steamed buns" and having been left out for so long, Mr. Akimiya received the Higashino couple with a cold face.

They haven't been to Mr. Akimiya's house for a long time.

Higashikata smiled awkwardly, he was usually too busy.

Akimiya Minmei lowered her head in embarrassment. After having a child, she almost forgot about her old father.

Mr. Akimiya also said nothing, and the living room was eerily quiet.

"Grandpa!" Mirai Higashino ran over and hugged Mr. Akimiya's thigh, "Dad...Mom and I brought you delicious steamed buns. They are very delicious."

"Well, thank you Mirai." Mr. Akimiya said with a smile as he watched his grandson finally show off his face.

The atmosphere softened and warmed.

"Yes, Dad, come and try this steamed bun. Although it is a bit exaggerated, it is not inferior to Mingmei's craftsmanship."

"Talk too much." Mr. Akimiya glared at Higashino Hibiki, and then looked at Akimiya Akemi, "Your craftsmanship... I have even forgotten what it tastes like."

"Ha...ha," Akimiya Akemi looked up with a sneer, "I'm going to make my dad's favorite mapo tofu right now."

Mr. Qiugong's face brightened slightly.

Akimiya Akemi quickly stood up and went out to buy ingredients, and finally gave Hibiki a cherished look.

Higashino Hibiki's expression turned into a bitter look.

…

After eating the steamed buns handed to him by his grandson, Akimiya said to Hibiki Hibiki: "You have been very prosperous recently."

"No," Dongye Xiang waved his hand quickly, "It's just some small achievements, not worth mentioning in front of you."

The status of cartoonists is not as good as that of novelists, and novelists are not as good as ukiyo-e painters.

"You don't need to belittle yourself," Mr. Akimiya said, "I also watched "Naoki Hansawa" and it does have a lot of merits."

"Although this comic is a commercial comic, it also writes about various problems in the Japanese workplace. It is a rare masterpiece."

"Of all your long comics, this one is my favorite. You have to work hard."

"Yes." Dongye Xiang sat upright and nodded slightly.

“Readers expect a lot from you, don’t let them down.”

"yes."

The atmosphere in the living room was very dull. Mirai felt bored, so he ran to the study to mess around.

Mr. Akimiya ignored him and sat next to Higashino Hibiki, continuing to encourage him.

"But remember to relax in a certain amount. You have worked hard for so many years, so don't damage your body."

Higashikata was very moved.

This old Taishan, who had always been so serious, actually cared about him.

"I understand, Dad."

I don’t know if Mr. Akimiya recognized him, or if his mentality changed after getting older.

…

Akimiya Akemi returned home and was a little dazed when she saw the two of them getting along harmoniously.

She thought Higashino Hibiki was obedient and Mr. Akimiya said nothing.

Unexpectedly, the two people spoke seriously and listened sincerely, as if they were having a family conversation.

"I'm in the kitchen."

She pointed to the kitchen and walked in.

Half an hour later, she came out with the food.

"Why is this Mapo Tofu so red?" Mr. Akimiya pointed at the Mapo Tofu with his chopsticks and picked it up.

Liu Shishi: "Jiayuan, how about I be the heroine of your new movie?"

Liu Yifei: "Jiayuan, accompany me to the film festival."

Gao Meiyuan: "Xu Jiayuan, can you personally teach me how to act in a kissing scene? No need for a substitute."

Yang Mi: "Xu Jiayuan, if you continue to ignore me, I will become someone else's heroine!"

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Xu Jiayuan: "Please be more restrained! Don't disturb my movie shooting!"

This is an era when ideals are taking off. Xu Jiayuan wants to make every film well, but they are coming one after another, catching him off guard...