Tokyo life starting with painting

Yuto Onuki has passed away.

After hearing the news, Higashinoji took his coat, put it on and went out immediately.

He got on the bus at the address Yano Ryuichi gave him and walked for about five or six minutes before he found the place.

This is a two-story small independent house. At this time, Yano Ryuichi is standing by the door smoking a cigarette, looking very embarrassed.

There is nothing we can do about this.

Just dealing with the slander and rumors on the Internet already made him feel a little exhausted.

"Mr. Yano."

Higashikata walked over and said hello.

"Ah Higashino-sensei." Yano Ryuichi dusted off the cigarette ashes and subconsciously wanted to ask Higashinoji if he smoked, but he stopped when he only reached halfway with his hand. Higashinoji was not yet an adult and could not smoke.

Yano Ryuichi showed a bitter smile and put out the cigarette butt: "Please come in."

"Is this Mr. Onuki's home?"

Higashino glanced at the door number on the side and asked.

"Well, Mr. Onuki is not right, it's Mr. Onuki's wife, and she has something she wants to give to you."

"I understand." Higashino nodded.

Yano Ryuichi obviously didn't want to say anything, and his mood was very low.

He followed Yano Ryuichi into the house, but before he could change his shoes, Tonoji was knocked back two steps by a small figure.

It was a little boy with slightly curly hair and red eyes. He looked like he had just cried. His voice was trembling. He pointed at Higashino and shouted in an extremely sad voice: "It's all your fault! If it weren't for you, s work"

Before he finished speaking, he turned around and went upstairs.

"That's Ohuki-kun's son asking for Mr. Higashino's forgiveness. After all, he just received the bad news of his father's death." Yano Ryuichi said apologetically.

"It's okay, I don't care." Higashino waved his hand and then began to look at the furnishings in the room.

There are many animation posters posted on the wall, and they are posted directly near the entrance.

"This is my husband's hobby. He will put posters of animation works produced by the company and posters of animation works he likes on the wall."

A woman with short hair walked out of the living room. She didn't look particularly young, but looked mature. She looked at the poster, and after a while she said softly: "I used to scold him a lot for this, but now There’s no chance anymore.”

"Sorry." Higashino apologized, knowing in his heart that this woman was probably Onuki Yuuto's wife.

"It's okay, hello, Mr. Higashino. I am Chiwa Onuki, the wife of Yuuto Onuki. "Unnatural Death" and "The Winner is Justice" are both your works, Mr. Higashino, right?"

"Yes."

Higashikata stretched out his hand and shook it.

After receiving Higashinoji's answer, Onuki Chiwa just smiled and shook his head: "My husband liked these two works very much during his lifetime. He has always wanted to meet you, but no, it is useless to say this now. .Please come into the living room and sit down."

Her eyes were still bloodshot, and it could be seen that she probably hadn't slept well these past few days.

Higashino responded, then turned his head and glanced at the row of posters posted on the wall.

These were the relics of Ohuki's lifetime. In the last row, he clearly saw the shadows of "The Winner Is Justice" and "Unnatural Death".

It seems that Yuuto Onuki really likes his own work.

Higashinoji followed Chiwa Ohnuki into the living room, sat down and drank tea, and then officially entered into the conversation.

"I think Mr. Higashino probably knows the reason why I invited Mr. Higashino here this time. I have something I want to give to you."

Chiwa Ohnuki did not give in to the topic, but went straight to the point.

She stood up, walked to the cabinet next to her, took out two parchment bags that were half-yellow and blackened from the drawer, and handed them to Higashinoji.

"This is it." Higashinoji was stunned for a moment, then looked at Chiwa Ohnuki.

The other party nodded, indicating that he could open the parchment bag directly.

After getting permission, Toyoshi opened it without hesitation.

Then Higashinoji saw it.

They were exquisite original paintings marked with various notes.

Kensuke Komemon's exaggerated appearance, Machiko Dai's insistence on justice, and the head-to-head confrontation between lawyer Miki and Kensuke Komemon

One after another, the original paintings of "The Winner is Right".

Densely packed notes.

This level of delicate processing made even Toyoshi couldn't help but admire it.

It is absolutely no problem to say that you have worked hard.

"This is a part of the remaining original drawings of "The Winner Is Justice"" Chiwa Ohnuki's tired voice sounded.

Um?

Higashino raised his head, more or less surprised.

Shouldn't all the original drawings for "The Winner Is Right" have been burned in a fire?

Why is this part left?

"These are the original drawings that Mr. Onuki rescued." Yano Ryuichi looked at the original drawings and fell into memories: "These are the moments when the fire started from what I heard from those who were slightly injured. Mr. Onuki's whole body In fact, I rushed towards these original drawings."

As he spoke, his expression became a little sad.

Risking his own life to save the original drawing?

Higashikata sighed, thinking it was still possible.

Onuki Yuuto may have a fondness for "The Winner is Justice", but the most important thing is that as the president of PW Animation Production, he absolutely cannot watch the original sketch disappear in the sea of ​​fire.

If the production cycle of "The Winner Is Justice" is extended, he will definitely have to pay the sky-high compensation fees claimed by investors and Urashima Publishing House. PW Animation Production Company will definitely disappear directly, and he will also have to bear a huge debt. a debt.

Higashinoji knew that if he were to bear this debt, not only Onuki Yuto, but also Onuki Chiwa's family would be semi-ruined.

But no matter what, I can choose the original sketch of "The Winner Is Justice" in the decision of life and death.

Higashinoji had to admit that what Hosokawa Koharu said, there are indeed fans who love the comics industry.

Yuuto Onuki may be one of them.

Higashinoji felt a little emotional, but returned the things without hesitation: "This is Mr. Onuki's relic, I can't accept it."

"I'm actually very satisfied. Compared to other families, at least I can still see my husband's body." Ohuki Chiwa's calm words made people sad.

She didn't know what she was thinking when she said this, and tears began to well up at the edges of her eyes. She bowed her head deeply to Higashinoji: "I just don't want my husband to bear so much unwarranted infamy. "

What’s next?

How do you raise your children after your husband dies?

Chiwa Ohnuki was confused about the way forward, but even so, she did not abuse Higashinoji.

"I know, I'll do it when I get back." Higashikata couldn't continue mid-sentence and sighed slightly.

Higashinoji is aware of the endless abuse on the Internet, the personal attacks on Onuki Yuuto, and the curses on Onuki's family, and he also has the idea of ​​​​helping to speak out.

But the whirlpool of public opinion has formed, and his voice may only be suspended, not stopped.

Okanuki Chiwa's eyes were filled with tears: "He really tried his best, Mr. Higashino. Please help him!"

She stood up, walked off the sofa, and knelt down in front of Higashinoji: "Please help him. I hope he can get rid of the stigma before laying flowers at the funeral."

The real Dogeza kneeling is not as funny as it is performed in many animations or TV series.

Kneeling on the ground, there was a solid sound.

This was the gesture in which Onuki Chiwa put down her pride and begged Higashinoji wholeheartedly.

Higashinoji also felt the sadness and powerlessness of Onuki Chiwa.

He sighed and stood up. Just as he was about to reach out and help Okanuki Chiwa to stand up, he heard a rush of footsteps outside the living room.

"It's Toshiki, he must have been eavesdropping." Yano Ryuuichi rubbed his red eyes and smiled bitterly: "When he got the news just now, he not only scolded Mr. Higashino, but also Mr. Ohuki. After being scolded together, he felt that his father was a fool who did a stupid thing and died without a good reputation. He will never become a person like his father in the future."

Higashikata shook his head.

Don't you want to be like Yuuto Onuki?

Tonoji looked silently at the parchment bag placed on the table. The original painting inside was lying there quietly.

Those who have passed away are no longer here.

He left for his own work "The Winner Is Justice".

And Yuuto Onuki is still his fan.

Is it possible that as a national comic book author, I can only watch my fans leave with all kinds of abuse?

There is still something humane about being a human being.

Although Higashinoji is not a humane person, he just looked at the stacked original manuscripts that Yuuto Onuki had exchanged for his life.

Higashikata felt that he should do something.

At least Toshiki Ohnuki must know that his father is not a fool, but a person who deserves respect from others.

No matter which animation production company it is placed in, the original painting manuscript of "The Winner Is Justice" is of a quality worthy of praise!

Onuki Yuuto's professionalism is respectable and he is definitely not a fool.

"I will help Mr. Onuki get rid of the abuse." Higashinoji helped Onuki Chiwa up from the ground: "Please believe me."

He felt that only he could do this, and only he could do it well.

At least let the late Yuto Onuki escape the abuse on the Internet before laying flowers and funeral.

On the other side, Toshiki Ohnuki didn't know this.

He just looked at his room.

There are a lot of comics stuffed on the bookshelf in the room, which were all bought for him by Yuto Ohuki.

At that time, Onuki Toshiki's dream was to become someone similar to Onuki Yuuto and to direct an animated work.

but

A feeling of boredom arose in his heart, and he suddenly raised his hand to sweep down all the comics on the bookshelf.

After a while.

A low sob filled the room.

Hosokawa Koharu is not in a particularly good mood today.

Originally, she was very uncomfortable because she was forced to be a villain the day before yesterday, but after seeing the comments made by Internet trolls on the Internet about PW Animation Production Company, she became even more angry and uncomfortable.

It's only natural and man-made disasters that should be blamed on the prisoners. Why are they all blamed on Ohuki Yuuto and PW Animation Production Company?

But what can you do if you feel uncomfortable?

It’s not just about living the same life.

but

"Let's find Teacher Higashino tomorrow and ask him to make a statement to explain the situation and ease the storm."

It's too late now.

Hosokawa Koharu turned over and lay on the bed, just about to close her eyes and rest——

The cell phone charging on the bedside rang.

This made Hosokawa Koharu, who was just a little sleepy, open his eyes and answer the phone with some impatience: "Hello? Who is this?"

"It's me, Higashinoji, editor Hosokawa."

"Teacher Higashino?"

Hosokawa Koharu rolled over directly from the bed, and a trace of impatience in his heart turned into surprise.

Higashinoji would actually call him?

You must know that in addition to receiving manuscripts, the chance of Toyesi calling her on his own initiative can be said to be extremely small.

"Uh-huh, Yuuto Onuki has passed away?"

Hosokawa Koharu's eyes widened, and then he came to his senses and replied with some regret: "So that's how it is, you didn't make it through? Animation MV? Mr. Higashino wants to draw it?"

Listening to what Higashinoji was saying word for word, Hosokawa Koharu immediately got out of bed and started recording: "I understand that contact is possible, but why did Higashino-sensei suddenly come up with the animated MV? On a whim, okay, I understand. ”

After hanging up the phone, Hosokawa Koharu touched her chin. She really felt that she couldn't understand the author Higashino Tsukasa at all.

I suddenly made a phone call and suddenly wanted to make an animation MV.

But fortunately, at least the word "animation" is used this time, and Higashinoji is not working across majors this time.

It's just that this sudden contact and the sudden announcement of an animated MV caught her off guard.

"Speaking of which, what is the title of the anime MV? Mr. Higashino just said yes."

Hosokawa Koharu thought deeply and then spoke——

"Even though we have nothing in our hands."

Higashinoji recited the name of this animated MV, closed his eyes, and began to think about the specific details.

This animated MV was particularly famous in Higashinoji's previous life, and many people also said that it was a divine song that reduced the suicide rate. But putting this aside, this song and the animated MV did give many people power at the time.

This is a ballad. If it is not paired with the animated short film from the previous life, it is a heartwarming song that encourages others not to be defeated by abuse and rejection. If it is paired with the animated short film, it is a sensational ballad that promotes father's love and mother's love.

The most important thing is that its lyrics really fit the situation.

"I have a gift I want to present to you. It is a gift that will still shine in the distance on an unbearably lonely night. The sky is full of stars. Although it is constantly lost, although it is incomprehensible in every possible way, although it is ostracized, and although it cannot be realized, it is still Struggling hard"

Higashinoji stretched out his hand to write the title and at the same time began to write the simplified music score.

An unreasonable disaster left the Okanuki family empty.

Both the song title and the lyrics are very suitable for the occasion.

Higashinoji wrote vigorously, and soon the song "Although We Have Nothing in Our Hands" appeared in his hands.

He thought for a while and added a subtitle after the big title, 'This song is just to commemorate the passing of colleagues in the industry of PW Animation Production Company.

He also held back some anger.

Lead the way with this statement from the author of "The Righteous One".

Paired with the divine song "Although We Have Nothing in Our Hands"!

It will definitely smash the brains of the rumormongers of this turmoil!