Tokyo life starting with painting

Konoe Ryoka, Takahashi Yumi, and Fujiwara Aoi looked at each other in disbelief, looking at the A4 paper on the table that said, "I once thought about it, and it's all over." They were all quiet, as if facing a formidable enemy.

Even Yumi Takahashi, who always thinks outside the box, has a serious face.

Looking at this piece of paper, Fujiwara Aoi next to her thought for a long time before speaking: "Stupid Yumi, are you kidding us?"

"How can I?!" Yumi Takahashi shouted, her voice full of grievance; "I wanted to go to Teacher Higashino's room to see if there was a manuscript for the next chapter of "Unnatural Death", and then I saw something on the desktop. Am I the kind of person who would make fun of this piece of paper? Are you right? Lianghua?"

How could she be this kind of person?

Fujiwara Aoi didn't speak, and Konoe Ryoka next to her didn't express her position either.

But sometimes not taking a stand can be more hurtful than taking a stand.

Takahashi Yumi couldn't bear the humiliation: "I really didn't—"

"This is indeed written by Aji." Konoe Ryoka looked at it for a long time and finally spoke hesitantly.

She had seen Higashinoji write before, and it was indeed a very beautiful printed handwriting. It was well written and looked very comfortable.

As soon as these words came out, Konoe Ryoka and Takahashi Yumi fell silent again.

After a moment of silence, Fujiwara Aoi asked hesitantly: "That Lianghua, you have been spending a lot of time with Higashino-san recently. When did Higashino-san come up with this idea?"

Konoe Ryoka showed a very ashamed expression: "I don't know."

This is another fault of my girlfriend!

Higashinoji actually has the idea of ​​​​"getting it done once and for all", but he doesn't know it

well! I am such a good girlfriend!

Seeing Konoe Ryoka's frowning face, Takahashi Yumi didn't say 'just rub it and it'll be fine' like usual. Instead, she started to analyze seriously: "I think it probably started from writing the song "Lemon". You guys" Look, they say art comes from life. If he didn’t have this idea, Mr. Higashino wouldn’t have committed suicide.”

"Higashino-san is not dead yet." Aoi Fujiwara couldn't help but interjected.

"For example!" Yumi Takahashi patted the table confidently: "And from my point of view, Mr. Higashino is probably the author of the 'thousand-layer cake'. He likes to hide many things in his heart and not say it out. For example, If you look at him smiling now, he may be crying in his heart; if you see him crying, he may actually be crying."

"Absolute Thousand Layer Cake!" Takahashi Yumi opened her hand and held it empty, as if she was plotting against Higashinoji.

Fujiwara Aoi was speechless for a moment, feeling that this guy must be thinking too much.

But there are some doubts that Yumi Takahashi is right.

Higashinoji might have laughed and laughed with them in the morning, and cried into his pillow at night - isn't it said that many talented art creators have these messy mental illnesses?

The little girls began to discuss it, and they felt more and more that it was very possible.

On the other side, Higashino Chihaya didn't understand what they were talking about, and just glanced here twice.

After a while, Akisa Kuromiya and Chime Nagawa came to visit.

"Teacher Higashino wants to commit suicide?"

Akisa Kuromiya, who has always had a quiet personality, said nothing after hearing the news. She just glanced at the line written by Higashinoji.

It’s indeed Higashinoji’s calligraphy.

Is it possible that he really has this idea?

But it doesn’t feel like it. Didn’t Higashinoji mention in the NHK interview the day before yesterday that he would not commit suicide?

Next to her, Chimi Nagawa was worthy of being as famous as Yumi Takahashi as a master of bad ideas. She said, "Why don't we call the police? Maybe Higashino-sensei is standing next to a reservoir right now, ready to jump."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone agreed. Even rationalists like Kuromiya Meisa and Fujiwara Aoi were frightened by them and were really ready to call the police.

But fortunately, Higashinoji didn't go too far to buy things. He picked some ingredients that they all liked and came back.

"Miss Hasegawa, we will all be here."

Higashino said hello and walked in carrying it.

But halfway through, I realized that something seemed wrong in the atmosphere in the room.

Everyone raised their heads and stared at themselves.

There must be a reason why this atmosphere is not right.

But before Higashinoji discovered the reason, Chimei Nagawa patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief: "Teacher Higashino, are you okay? We thought you were going to commit suicide and almost called the police."

Why is this about committing suicide again?

Higashikata was really dumbfounded.

Why do you seem to be unable to get around this "suicidal" joke?

He was caught off guard by the words, but soon figured out why.

Isn't that piece of paper on the table something you wrote on?

It was probably because they saw the piece of paper that they came up with this messy idea.

Tonoji was a little speechless, but still told them about the new song.

"New song? But the name is too unlucky, isn't it? Teacher Higashino, are you trying to fool us? In fact, you just want to commit suicide. It hurts!"

Takahashi Yumi was hit on the head by Higashinoji who rolled up the book next to her.

There is indeed something wrong with this guy's thinking.

It’s as if he wishes he could ‘seeking short-term consequences’.

By the way, Higashinoji also came to visit Chimi Nagawa, who was watching the show happily.

Chimi Nagawa, like Yumi Takahashi, is suspected of causing panic, and Tonoji will certainly not let her go.

"It's just an ordinary song." Higashino replied casually: "Don't think too much, I'm cooking now and getting ready to eat."

"A very ordinary song?"

Although they couldn't accept Higashinoji's remarks, the girls from the apprenticeship, girlfriend, and girlfriend's best friend generations still kept their mouths shut.

There is no way, Higashinoji's prestige is so high among them.

Higashinoji quickly prepared the food for the celebration party. During this period, Hasegawa Riko also hurriedly came from outside - it seemed that she had been temporarily dragged into drinking a lot of beer by Mizukuchikako.

But after all, her family owned a restaurant, so she didn't get drunk after drinking a lot of beer. Instead, Mizukou Xiangzi drank herself down and lay on the bed.

Hasegawa Riko helped Higashinoji, and then found a place to sit down, chatting wordlessly with Fujiwara Aoi and Kuromiya Meisa beside them.

Most of the content discussed was quite simple, basically talking about the recent popularity of "Lemon" and "Unnatural Death".

"Isn't there an exaggerated rumor spread on the Internet? It is said that "Unnatural Death" is a comic with its own sound system."

Hasegawa Lizi said.

"Ah, it's true. Every time I turn to the back, the music of "Lemon" always sounds. It's so magical."

Yumi Takahashi couldn't help but raise her hand: "Before, Mr. Higashino's comics only made me feel deeply involved, but now I can actually hear the theme song."

Fujiwara Aoi expressed a rational view on this. She waved her hands and analyzed seriously: "It's not that mysterious. It's actually the same as watching some classic TV series. When you see some classic scenes, your mind will naturally recall the events at that time. Background music."

They were chattering and discussing over there.

Higashinoji listened and took notes at the same time.

It seems that the painting skills given by the system are indeed working. Many people can hear "Lemon" as the theme song directly through "Unnatural Death", and even rumors have formed on the Internet.

Higashino estimates that in a year or two, when "urban legends" begin to circulate among young people in Japan again, anomalies such as "Unnatural Death" and "Midnight Ring" will be unearthed by some people and treated as new stories. urban ghost story material.

As for now?

Readers just have fun reading it.

It’s not like they would actually study and investigate whether Higashinoji can really draw comics with original BGM.

On the other hand, Chimi Nagawa is not interested in these. She only thinks that Higashinoji is really powerful, a genius even more powerful than Kuromiya Meisa. This can be seen from the fact that she can successfully win the gold medal in the Art Creation Grand Prize before. .

After Takahashi Yumi and the others finished their discussion, they came to ask Higashinoji. Higashinoji happily served all the dishes, then smiled and said, "I have super powers. The things I draw can not only make you hear music." , and it also allows you to taste and experience it.”

Rational thinkers like Fujiwara Aoi and others would not believe what he said, so they took it completely as a joke.

The only people who really believe in Higashinoji are brainless fans like Takahashi Yumi and Konoe Ryoka.

The celebration party was actually nothing. After everyone toasted to Higashinoji's "Unnatural Death" for winning two million volumes, they started to taste the food.

There is no 'drinking table culture' like that of adults in society. These little girls gathered together just to celebrate Higashinoji's official entry into the ranks of Japanese manga sales ceilings and to be happy for him.

This made Touyesi very relaxed, and it really was a break from his busy schedule.

During this period of time, I was busy working on "Unnatural Death", and I couldn't relax even after I finally rushed to the ceiling.

It wouldn't be a bad idea to hold this kind of party until Chihaya Higashino recovers.

After they put away the trash and said goodbye one by one, Tonoji returned to the room and looked at the "Once I Wanted to Finish It All" on the table.

"It's better to prepare this song first and then take it out." Higashinoji was not in a hurry and directly recorded "Once I Thought I Was Over It" for everyone to listen to. After hesitating for a while, he put it away in his small cabinet. , like "Naoki Hansawa", are kept as top secrets.

After finishing this matter, Tonoji opened his notebook and began to scan the ranking changes of "Lemon".

"Lemon" still dominates the distribution list, eclipsing the second place. The daily distribution volume of more than 6,000 has no intention of decreasing at all, maintaining a high-level growth rate. , that smooth rising straight line is really 'shocking'.

On Oricon's digital distribution rankings, "Lemon" has quietly reached the 15th place, killing more than a dozen opponents before it, and making the previous songs feel "chilled" in the buttocks. The feeling of coming down.

It's hot, it's really hot. The momentum of "Lemon" is simply unstoppable.

What makes Higashinoji even more delighted is that many people in the music comment section have expressed interest in reading the comic "Unnatural Death".

This may be the function of the theme song and the original work complementing each other.

Higashino clearly remembers that the days when "Lemon" was the most popular were the days when "Unnatural Death" was played, so there is absolutely no problem in saying that they complement each other.

Of course, there are some people who directly persuaded Higashinoji in the comment area to stop drawing comics, make his debut with "Lemon" and enter the Japanese entertainment industry, wouldn't it be great?

There is singing and dancing in the "Lemon" comment section here. On the other side, fans of Yukie Oura saw that "Lemon" had no tendency to fall off the charts, and both of them became depressed.

There are also some Internet trolls who feel that Yukie Oura has caused them to lose face, and in turn accuse Yukie Oura of being blind-sighted - how could such a beautiful song drop in just one week?

The reason why Oura Yukie put "Lemon" aside earlier is now known to Higashinoji through Hosokawa Koharu's investigation.

It turned out that she had previously agreed to a TV station to write a theme song for their summer romance TV series, which is now the song "Bye Bye Bye". She originally wanted to compete for the first place, but she didn't expect that the first place was won by "Lemon" 》Took it directly.

It has to be said that Yukie Oura's life has definitely been difficult recently. The song that was originally locked at the top of the distribution chart was directly kicked to the fifth place. Later, she clashed with her fans because of "Lemon", and the song fell again and dropped. When we reached seventh place, we really felt like "guaranteing eight and fighting for seven."

Higashikata was just waiting to see her like this. When she fell a few steps below, Higashino could just kick her into the ditch and put a layer of cement outside to ensure that she was buried tightly. of.

After watching the situation for a while, Tonoji turned off the computer and prepared to go out to wash up and rest.

But before he could get up, he heard the cell phone next to him ringing.

The person who will call me at this time is most likely Hosokawa Koharu.

Higashinoji didn't hesitate for too long. He directly picked up the phone and asked, "Hello? Editor Hosokawa?"

"The cough didn't disturb your rest, right? Teacher Higashino?" Hosokawa Koharu asked over there, her voice seemed a little urgent.

"What happened to the non-existent thing?" Higashino asked.

"It's not that there's anything wrong with me." Hosokawa Koharu paused and seemed to be organizing her words. After a while, she gasped and said helplessly: "The animation version of "The Winner Is Justice" is out there. question."

Hosokawa Koharu gasped and smiled bitterly: "Although you may see the news tomorrow, I'd better tell you now."

"The animation production company responsible for "The Winner Is Justice" was maliciously set on fire. All the animation manuscripts and scripts prepared before were burned."

"Huh?"

Hearing this, Higashi Yesi was stunned for a moment, and then opened his mouth in surprise.

Burned?

Um? ? ?