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Chapter 148 Why did it become so popular all of a sudden (8000 words goal achieved!)

The three of them, Konoe Ryoka, stood on the roadside and finished reading the first chapter of "The Winner Is Justice" on "Abominable Cold".

After reading it, each of them showed a feeling of unfinished learning.

In particular, Yumi Takahashi kept shouting, "Read it slowly, read it slowly," as if she was afraid of finishing the manga.

This is considered human nature.

When most people come across a work that they particularly like, they will read it slowly and are reluctant to finish the work.

This is true for reading books, watching animations, and watching TV series.

In their eyes, Higashinoji's "The Winner Is Justice" is the kind of work that they are afraid of finishing and reluctant to finish.

"I have an impulse." After watching "The Winner is Justice", Yumi Takahashi smacked her lips: "I want to take a knife to force Mr. Higashino to draw the manuscript of the next chapter tonight."

"" Fujiwara Aoi didn't say anything, but there were emotions in her eyes, and she seemed to be incited.

Next to her, Konoe Ryoka was still immersed in the plot, especially Machiko Dai, who had short hair and big breasts, which made her feel very involved.

But as soon as she heard about Takahashi Yumi and Fujiwara Aoi's plan, she immediately reacted. In order to avoid a conflict between her best friend and her boyfriend, she stupidly raised her hand: "I, I'll ask Asa for it? Yumi doesn't want it." Is it okay to go under the knife?”

"It's just a joke. I'm not that kind of fierce woman."

Takahashi Yumi immediately explained that she was afraid that Konoe Ryoka would take it seriously.

But

"The comic "The Winner Is Justice" is really good. Wow, I really want to read the second chapter."

She sighed.

At the same time, there were also people who made similar sighs like her.

"It's Higashino-sensei from Urashima Publishing House again." Akasaka Kazuya, holding the pen in his hand, stared at "Chill" and "Thriller" in front of him and then glanced at the empty manuscript in front of him, falling into a state of doubting life.

The weekly "Chaojin" will review many comics and analyze their highlights, advantages and disadvantages.

However, most of the advantages are the works of Fuji Publishing House, and the disadvantages are mostly the works of other publishing houses - after all, "Chaojin" is a magazine of Fuji Publishing House.

Logically speaking, Fuji Arata, the mainstay author of Fuji Publishing, released a manga today, and he should be bragging a lot. After all, we are all publications from the same publishing house.

In fact, Shumotofuji's works can indeed make him boast.

But at this moment

"Another nemesis appeared halfway."

Akasaka Kazuya rubbed his temples and really didn't know what to say.

If Higashinoji draws ordinary horror-themed comics, then it doesn't matter to him. He can ignore Higashinoji and continue to play the manga "The Lawyer Trap" written by Kuki Motoji.

But what is so lucky is that Higashinoji actually chose a theme that is diametrically opposed to Shumoto Fuji.

It is also a lawyer career cartoon.

There is a saying that goes well, if there is a comparison, there will be a gap.

And as long as they are the same comic themes, there will definitely be comparisons.

This really left Akasaka Kazuya with nowhere to start.

Because no matter how much I watch "The Winner Is Justice" by Higashinoji, it has a big advantage over "The Lawyer Trap" by Fuji Shumoto.

Readers are not blind.

Moreover, the readers of "Chaojin" also have many fans of Higashinoji. If he comments rashly, he will definitely be attacked wildly by these readers.

However, due to the similarity of the themes, he could not ignore Higashinoji's "The Winner is Justice".

So Kazuya Akasaka was in trouble again.

At the same time, this also made him unable to help but pray to God and Buddha - please, Higashinoji, his lifelong enemy, please accept magical powers. I just want to write a good review. Don't rush in as if you've spotted this opportunity.

"But fortunately, this is only the first episode. I can still get by by pretending to be stupid."

Akasaka Kazuya shook his head and was still going to bite the bullet and start writing.

The worst-case scenario is that he will be scolded as a blind man by readers, saying, 'Blind man, I don't even recommend the comic "The Winner is Justice" because he doesn't have eyes.' He has been scolded like this before.

But what else can we do?

Facing Higashinoji's lifelong enemy, he really couldn't think of any way.

He can't be allowed to pick up a knife and kill Higashinoji in a physical way. Out of sight, out of mind, right?

On the other side, Higashinoji received a call from Shinji Furuta just after class.

However, the person on the other side of the phone was not Shinji Furuta, but Suzuki Ha.

This surprised Tonoji: "Teacher Shumotofuji, what can I do?"

His questions were gentle, not aggressive at all.

Then--

"I'm here to apologize!!!"

The voice of Shu Benteng came from the phone, but the sound was a bit loud.

Higashikata felt like he was going to be yelled into deafness.

He had a puzzled look on his face. You said you apologized, so why did you yell? The sound is still so loud? It seemed like I was the one apologizing.

"There's no need to apologize, Teacher Shumotofuji." Higashinoji was not that petty, and he really didn't care much about what Suzuki Ha said before.

In fact, girls Suzuki Yu are considered a breath of fresh air in this industry. It is indeed admirable to be able to maintain their original intention.

"No! I must apologize!" Suzuki Yu was on the phone, regardless of whether Tonoji could see it or not, he bowed without any hesitation: "I said something too arrogant before to cause trouble for you. Oh, I’m so sorry!!!”

Her tone was sincere, without any hint of falsehood.

Just as he was talking, Higashino heard a low sobbing voice on the other side of the phone.

Higashinoji opened his mouth in surprise: "Teacher Shumotofuji?"

Why did you cry right away while you were talking?

Just now, his tone was sincere and he looked convinced.

"It's none of your business, Mr. Dongye, I'm just unwilling to lose."

Suzuki Yu wiped his tears and answered him immediately.

Yes, I’m so unwilling to do so.

After a time difference of forty-five days, Higashinoji really pulled her back, and the other party defeated her directly.

"But I won't lose again in the next episode." Suzuki Yu added seriously: "I will definitely catch up with you, Mr. Higashino."

There are many situations that may occur during serialization.

Many comics authors lose the rhythm and plot of the entire comic while drawing - this is also normal.

Suzuki Yu, on the other hand, belongs to the type where the more you draw, the better.

She belongs to the kind of talented and hard-working comic book artist who gets better the more she draws.

So as long as she keeps pace and takes one step at a time, she will definitely be able to surpass Higashino Tsukasa. At least that's what Suzuki Ha thinks.

If one word is not enough, say another.

If the second chapter is not enough, then the third chapter.

Going forward, there will be endless descendants.

This is probably her mentality.

And when Tonoji heard what she said, he answered happily: "If that's the case, I will come up with a better manuscript in the next chapter. I will never let you surpass Mr. Shumotofuji."

He wouldn't be so hypocritical as to say, 'Then I'll wait for you to catch up, Mr. Shumotofuji.'

You still have to fight, if you don't work hard, you won't get anything.

Do you really think that the world is filled with the kind of male protagonists in novels who don’t fight for anything, don’t think about anything, and then have beautiful women and wealth come to their door?

This is impossible.

The comics industry is inherently crowded and crowded. Suzukiha wants to compete, and Higashinoji naturally wants to compete too.

Who doesn’t want to become a national-level comic book author?

Listening to Higashinoji's words, Suzuki Yu over there also laughed twice and hung up the call.

The other party is a person with a strong desire to win, and so is Higashinoji.

In this case, there is nothing more to say.

"The "Winner is Right" side needs to work harder."

Higashino searched his memory and quickly thought of the famous ninth episode of "The Winner Is Justice".

Due to the arrival of the chemical factory, the villagers contracted diseases one after another, the water sources were polluted, the soil was barren, and toxic substances were everywhere. Under this situation, the villagers found Gu Meimen Kensuke and entrusted him to defeat Xianyu Chemical.

This seems to be a fairly common case.

But there is a lot of discussion about the elderly, pollution, and Japanese culture.

Only in these areas of discussion can "The Winner Is Justice" be called a popular national drama.

Faced with the accusations from the elderly villagers and the decision to withdraw the lawsuit, Komemon Kensuke said to Machiko Dai behind him in an extremely frivolous manner: "Dai, remember, this is the deep-rooted culture of licking each other's wounds in this country. Human beings If they get used to being raised for a long time, they will become parasite-like creatures like this."

The villagers of Kinimei, who were ridiculed as parasites, were very excited, and several old men even wanted to rush forward and fight Komemon Kensuke.

But in the face of their accusations, Komemon Kensuke just sneered: "So what! So you just want to be pitied? So you just want to be comforted? So you will be happy if others treat you better?"

Gu Meimen Kensuke's voice gradually became louder, and he seemed to be condemning these villagers from the bottom of his heart:

"Let me tell you! Money is not everything! Money is the way for you to avenge your opponents and show your backbone. It is the most appropriate price to take back what you have been deprived of and the dignity that has been trampled on. Nothing else. no."

And this section was also cut out by many Chinese audiences in previous lives and became a famous scene in the Japanese drama Amway.

Higashinoji plans to insert this famous scene into the third chapter of the comic. From the beginning of the third chapter, the atmosphere of the whole "Winner is Justice" will become lively!

While Higashinoji was thinking about how to perfectly arrange the plot, Urashima Publishing House was also busy on the other side.

This is what the editorial department is like.

When I’m free, I’m extremely idle, and when I’m busy, I wish I could take my bedding to the company and work overtime.

"Have the expedited statistics for "The Winner Is Justice" not been released yet? Let the statistics people over there be more careful!"

"Have you put up the promotional posters? Mr. Higashino is the pillar of our Urashima Publishing House. The posters must be spread out in large numbers. Remember to have them on subways and buses."

"How is the response to the promotion of the soft article? Very good? Then hurry up and write it correctly, and bring over the newspaper reporters from the Asahi Shimbun. Their editor-in-chief still owes me a drink, so I can use the favor at this time."

Editor-in-chief Urashima issued instructions one after another, and the entire editorial department was spinning.

He couldn't calm down either——

Because the response to "Winner is Right" has been simply overwhelming.

The response was even greater than that of "The Ring"!

This is not an exaggeration.

Although "The Ring" is a national-level horror comic.

But it is just a horror comic. It will generate discussion because of its horror, but it will only generate discussion and topics.

But "The Winner Is Right" is different.

On the one hand, Higashinoji has already accumulated a lot of popularity through "Midnight Ring" and "The Lonely Gourmet".

Secondly, there are many thoughts on 'justice' and 'law' in "The Winner Is Justice".

Gumeimen Yansuke's ideas are too trendy.

Is the law really just?

Is it right to pursue justice?

Is there justice in real life?

Discussions like this have exploded many forums in Japan in an instant.

As a horror comic, "Midnight Ring" can only make people feel scary at best, and it is impossible to produce this kind of topical effect of mutual discussion and mutual strife.

Many people posted online, saying that Higashinoji's "The Winner is Right" is simply a masterpiece.

In the same way, there are also quite a few people who say that the idea of ​​ancient beauty gate Kensuke in "The Winner is Justice" is too extreme.

After all, it’s 2003 now, and the legacy of the Showa era is quite serious.

A considerable number of people cannot accept such a utilitarian, lustful, and devoid of professional ethics character like Gu Meimen Kensuke.

But even so - the reviews are not polarized, but positive reviews are in the majority.

Because after all, the reader group "Abominable Cold" faces is young people.

Coupled with the novel experience of Higashinoji Eikage's painting skills, many readers want to experience it several more times after experiencing it once.

The discussion of the comic "The Winner Is Justice" was also immediately visible to the naked eye and was marked as "Akamaru's rapid rise" by the Japanese Oricon rankings.

This is also Higashino's fifth or sixth time on the Oricon list. Akamaru has risen sharply, and this time the popularity has directly surpassed the news of a celebrity's cheating, jumping directly to the first place on the Japanese Oricon list. (The previous few times were discussions on the stand-alone version of "The Ring" and the food of "The Lonely Gourmet")

Faced with such popularity, some news media naturally did not let it go.

They have been sharpening their skills, preparing to bring out the name "Higashi Yesi" that has been used badly before, and get another wave of popularity!

At the same time, they couldn't help but sigh - he is such a genius comic author, and he can become so popular just by drawing a comic.

Genius is genius! awesome!

This has led to the popularity of "The Winner Is Justice" rising again.

Many people, not just young people but even some professional lawyers, are paying attention to this comic that suddenly appeared in one day.

They also wanted to see what this cartoon was about lawyers.

Why did it become so popular all of a sudden?