Tokyo life starting with painting

"original manuscript"

Suzuki Ha came out to greet Furuta Shinji with a swollen face.

Just looking at her goldfish eyes, I knew she must have stayed up late.

And not just for one day.

Next to her, Shinji Furuta glanced at her very worriedly, a little worried that this guy would die suddenly here in the next moment.

Her palms were shaking as she handed out the manuscript.

"How long have you been staying up?" Furuta Shinci took the manuscript and asked him what he cared about most.

"You should have slept for a while during the three nights." Suzuki Yu was obviously too tired to open her eyes, so she could only answer in a daze.

Three nights?

Shinji Furuta accepted the manuscript handed over by Suzuki Ha and replied seriously: "I will go back to review the manuscript right away."

In fact, according to the procedure, the manuscript should be reviewed in front of Suzuki Yu.

After all, if there are any problems in the comics, he can directly report them to Suzuki Yu, and the other party can make timely changes.

But looking at Suzuki Yu who was about to die suddenly, even if he responded, he probably wouldn't get a response from the other party, so it was better to save some time and let her rest.

But before he left, he could still hear Suzuki Yu's dazed and unconscious voice——

"We must win, we must win Mr. Higashino"

There was a hint of stubbornness in her tone, and even though she was about to fall asleep, she was still thinking about defeating Higashinoji.

Furuta Shinji said goodbye and returned to Fuji Publishing House with the manuscript in his hands.

Returning to the editorial office, he took out the manuscript of Suzuki Ha's "The Lawyer Trap" and glanced at the finely painted cover before looking at the contents of the first page of the manuscript.

Then

He was completely immersed in the comics.

The painting is very bold, and Shumoto Fuji's signature hard and rough brushstrokes are fully expressed.

But besides this -

"The plot is so interesting."

This is really interesting.

Editor-in-chief Gu Tian was a little bit incredulous.

Yes, that’s so much fun too! Suzuki Ha obviously re-processed the draft storyboards, and pointed out the protagonist's next competitor at the beginning.

This is similar to many comics. The hero who is passionate about justice must not sit back and let any injustice happen.

But the lawyer who was playing against the male protagonist didn't care at all. He tried all kinds of tricks, bribed witnesses to testify, and hit the male protagonist again and again.

This gives the whole story a hint of reversal and trickery.

How on earth is the hero going to see through the other party's conspiracy? You know, even the witnesses invited by the hero have been bribed.

The testimony was reversed, and everyone came to attack the male protagonist.

The male protagonist is like a lone hero active in the dirty lawyer world. Even if no one understands him, he is fearless!

The plot can be said to have the best sense of conflict and anticipation!

Even Shinji Furuta, who has read countless comics, couldn't help but be hooked.

nice! Really pretty!

"Just looking at the quality, promoting it as a mainstay comic is definitely not a problem."

Closing the manuscript, Furuta Shinji nodded with satisfaction, his eyes shining brightly.

"There is hope, there is really hope that we can defeat Higashinoji."

Furuta Shinji couldn't help mumbling to himself.

This is not unfounded confidence.

It was the result of his rational analysis after reading Suzuki Ha's comics.

It's really interesting and the anticipation is high.

Especially what the male protagonist in the comic said when he endured criticism from his parents and misunderstanding from his classmates, "If I don't speak for them, who else will speak for them?" ’ This sentence immediately established the character of the male protagonist.

So it is very promising to defeat Higashinoji!

It’s really promising!

With this thought in mind, he immediately started submitting the manuscript to the printing department——

Whether it’s a mule or a horse, let’s take it out for a walk when it’s officially released on Monday.

Sunday night, Yumi Takahashi's house.

"Lianghua, what kind of comics do you think our teacher Higashino will come up with this Monday?" Takahashi Yumi asked Konoe Lianghua, who was reading this issue of "Abominable Cold".

She is also the kind of person who is not shy. After saying, "Lianghua is my sister, so Mr. Higashino, who became Lianghua's boyfriend, is also our son," she often says, "Our Mr. Higashino is ours." 'Go and call Higashinoji.

Fujiwara Aoi tried to persuade her several times but she refused to listen.

After listening to Takahashi Yumi's words, Konoe Ryoka also put down the "Abominable Cold" in her hand, and shook her head with a red face, saying that she didn't know the situation on Higashinoji's side either.

After all, she had hardly seen Higashinoji these days. He seemed to have gone home as soon as school was over and did not go to the studio at all.

Konoe Ryoka was already thin-skinned. Although she took the initiative to find Higashinoji a few times, she just walked to the door of Class A, cautiously, peeked at him and left - she didn't want to be fooled by Higashinoji. Think of it as the kind of woman who wants to be together all day long.

"I'm so worried about whether Mr. Higashino will exhaust his talents. Isn't it a popular saying in the industry that he has exhausted his talents?"

Seeing that she didn't know, Takahashi Yumi could only sigh worriedly.

Urashima Publishing has done a good job of blocking information and has not released any news about Higashino Tsukasa's new manga at all.

However, based on what Higashinoji said, Takahashi Yumi and the others still understood that tomorrow is the day when Higashinoji's new manga will be published.

I don’t know if it’s alive or dead, a mule or a horse.

"Asi can't do that. I have confidence in him."

Konoe Ryoka, who was silent, finally spoke.

She said this and repeated it softly, as if hypnotizing herself.

"Really? Why don't you call and ask Mr. Higashino?"

"Isn't it too late? Maybe Asa is already asleep?" Konoe Ryoka asked in a low voice.

"It's only about seven o'clock. How can you go to bed so early?"

Takahashi Yumi questioned Konoe Ryoka's idea.

Yes, it's only seven o'clock, and Fujiwara Aoi has just taken a shower and is waiting to come out to play games. How could a manga author like Higashinoji go to bed at this hour?

"Oh well"

Unable to stand Yumi Takahashi's repeated urging, Konoe Ryoka still called Higashinoji.

Then--

"It's very late, Si. I'm sorry to call you? Don't be embarrassed? Oh, you really miss me?"

Konoe Ryoka's face turned red all of a sudden, but the corners of her mouth that had been suppressed a moment ago were pursed unconsciously, and a quiet smile appeared on her face, as if her whole world was hidden in her mobile phone.

Her happiness seemed so simple.

Just saying a few words to Higashinoji was enough to satisfy this girl who was particularly easy to satisfy.

She echoed Higashinoji's words in a low voice, her eyes watery: "Yes, I understand. Aji, you should also go to bed early. I hope I can have dinner with you during the lunch break. I like you too. Huh? You must be the favorite. That me I don’t know what to say.”

At the end, she hung up the phone and turned to look at Aoi Fujiwara and Yumi Takahashi, who looked strange.

Fujiwara Aoi had just come out of the shower, but as soon as she returned to the room, she was choked by Konoe Ryoka's mouth full of dog food, and her face was full of confusion.

I know I'm single, but you can't chase and kill a dog.

But Fujiwara Aoi also knew that Konoe Ryoka was not the type who liked to show off her relationship with Tonoji, so she asked the sour-mouthed Takahashi Yumi next to her: "What's going on?"

"Huh? Oh, I want Lianghua to ask Higashino-sensei about the new work, and then it will be like that just now."

"Really?" Fujiwara Aoi also felt sour in her mouth as if she had eaten a lemon: "So what's the result? How is Higashino-san's work?"

"It will be published tomorrow"

Konoe Ryoka was also a little embarrassed, so she answered immediately.

"Tomorrow, I'm looking forward to that."

Fujiwara Aoi became interested.

I heard Higashinoji say before that this comic is not a horror comic, and she doesn’t know what kind of work it is, but she is looking forward to it.

The night passed quickly.

Early the next day.

"Hurry up!" Fujiwara Aoi urged Takahashi Yumi to leave the convenience store.

"I know, I know. Why are you urging Nayong to be so anxious?" Takahashi Yumi came out of the convenience store with two comics in her hands.

"Why did you take two copies?" Fujiwara Aoi was confused, not knowing what this guy was doing.

"The one on my left is "Cold" by Urashima Publishing, and the one on my right is "Thriller" by Fuji Publishing. Oops, I didn't expect that the author I like very much, Mr. Shumotofuji, has also drawn a new work, so of course I have to buy it. look."

Takahashi Yumi answered matter-of-factly.

But this answer made Fujiwara Aoi raise an eyebrow.

She said in an uncertain tone: "I remember Shumoto Fuji is the author of "The Man Reflected in the Camera" and "Shadow Man", right? And aren't Urashima Publishing and Fuji Publishing in a competitive relationship? Now Shumoto Fuji is publishing Is it possible that the new manga will involve a battle with Higashino-san?"

When Fujiwara Aoi mentioned this, Takahashi Yumi was stunned, and then glanced at the "Thriller" in her hand blankly: "No way?"

"What can't you do? Everything is possible when it comes to the publishing house. Maybe Shumoto Fuji is here to snipe Higashino-san?"

Fujiwara Aoi curled her lips—this pig-brained person actually boosted sales for Higashino-san’s opponent!

and

Fujiwara Aoi noticed Konoe Ryoka's vague gaze.

Konoe Ryoka must be worried about whether Higashinoji was really sniped by what she just said?

So Fujiwara Aoi could only cough dryly and put down the topic that made Konoe Ryoka uneasy: "Let's see how Higashino-san's painting is."

She reached for the Chill and flipped it open.

When they saw the first page, the three of them were completely stunned.

After a long time, they raised their heads and looked at each other with disbelief on their faces——

"How come there is such a comic?"

Suzuki Yu also had the same feeling as them.

At this time, she was really standing on the work chair with her bare feet, holding "Cold" in her hands, and burst into laughter from time to time.

Smiling like a child returning to his childishness.

"It's so interesting! Editor-in-chief Furuta! It's really interesting! Mr. Higashino's new comic! Huh? How did I become a prisoner? I'm not a prisoner! It's not me who killed anyone!"

She couldn't help laughing while looking at the set of fallacies introduced by Gu Meimen in "Abominable Cold".

When she saw Kensuke Komemon telling nonsense and forcibly refusing to give up her seat, she happily murmured to herself: "Oh, it's so interesting. Mr. Higashino can even draw a sidekick so interestingly."

Next to him, Shinji Furuta looked at her laughing like a psychotic person, and then glanced at the "Abominable Cold" in her hand, and finally raised his head helplessly.

how to say

My mood right now is very complicated.

Extremely complicated.

It's so complicated that I'm speechless.

He had read "The Winner Is Justice" several times, but at this time, he couldn't help but ask Suzuki Ha: "Teacher Shumotofuji, what do you think? "The Lawyer Trap" can beat "The Victory" Is it justice?"

After hearing this, Suzuki Yu put down "Cold" with a cheerful smile on his face: "I can win."

"Can you win?" Furuta Shinji became more energetic.

Then he heard what Suzuki Yu said next——

“Readers who are blind can win.”

Well

Furuta Shinji shook his head, doesn't this mean he can't win?

"What a huge defeat"

Suzuki Yu took out a breath and sighed inexplicably.

As said before.

To lose is to lose.

She wouldn't be so shameless that she wouldn't admit the fact that she lost.

"The Winner Is Justice" is just more interesting than "The Lawyer Trap".

Whether it is the character setting of the male protagonist or the compact structure of the plot, it is a level higher than "The Lawyer Trap".

Not to mention Higashino Tsuna's painting skills, which are like an immersive experience, completely pulling her into the story.

What else could she say in this situation?

"Loose, lost. I lost this time."

Suzuki Yu put down "Abominable Cold" with a 'pop'.

Seeing that she seemed to have given up completely, Shinji Furuta couldn't help but comfort him: "Don't be discouraged. Even if Mr. Shumotofuji loses this time, it's no problem. There will be opportunities in the future. Mainly because of Mr. Higashino's strength." It is indeed very strong, there is no shame in losing to him.”

But what Shinji Furuta didn't expect was that Suzuki Yu looked at him strangely after listening to his comfort: "Uh, what are you talking about? Chief Editor Furuta?"

"Didn't you lose this time? I'm comforting you."

"I lost this time. It was just the first episode."

Suzuki Yu took it for granted: "Although I lost this chapter, there will be another chapter. If I lose the next chapter, there will be another chapter. I will continue to improve! Until I defeat Mr. Higashino!"

Yes.

She has always been the type who becomes more courageous with every setback.

If it doesn't work once, do it twice; if it doesn't work twice, do it three times.

Sooner or later, she will defeat Higashinoji!

She admitted defeat this time, but she had no intention of completely giving in!

This is her.

This is the tree vine.

but

Suzuki Yu seemed to have thought of something, and touched his head in embarrassment, and then hehehe approached Furuta Shinji.

"Editor-in-Chief Gutian, I'm sorry, can you lend me your phone?"

"Yes, yes, what do you want to do?"

Shinji Furuta took out his cell phone and asked a little strangely.

"Apologise to Mr. Higashino."

She chuckled, wiped the corners of her eyes that seemed to be empty, and said after a pause:

"After all, I lost."

Thanks to Tianyu Tianze and Wuyishi for the reward! Thank you so much!