Tokyo life starting with painting

Chapter 303.

Shenmu Qiren was quite pleasantly surprised when she received the proactive contact from Higashinoji.

After all, Higashinoji is no better now than when he first went to Kumamoto Prefecture.

At that time, Higashinoji could only produce "Midnight Bell" at most, and "The Lonely Gourmet" was just getting started.

Nowadays, Higashinoji's various masterpieces can be said to be endless, and he has also established a studio. He is considered a celebrity in Tokyo.

Shenmu Qiren was originally worried that Touyoshi would not be willing to see her for the time being because of his many affairs.

After all, there is a difference in identity.

But now it seems that he is worrying too much.

Immediately, Shen Mu Qiren called her colleagues who came with her and headed to Higashino Studio together.

This time my colleague is a newcomer, who just joined the Kumamon planning team this year. His name is Honma Zenue.

It's just that he had some objections to Higashinoji being behind closed doors these past few days. At this moment, when he heard Shenmu Qiren asking him to come over again, he couldn't help but muttered:

"Section Chief Shenmu, is there any need to be in such a hurry? Didn't Teacher Higashino say that he is willing to see us? It doesn't matter if you take it a little slower, right?"

Honma Zenue's tone with some opinions was heard by Shen Mu Qiren.

His expression immediately changed: "Homma-kun, it doesn't matter if you complain to me now, but when you see Mr. Higashino later, you must be respectful and remember, we are the ones asking for help, and of course we have to take it." Have an attitude of asking for help.”

After finishing speaking, Shenmu Qiren also had a headache. This Honma Zenwei had the connections from above and was forced to come here to take advantage of Kumamon's performance. He would be transferred as soon as he achieved a little performance.

That’s why I say that new people in relationships are annoying.

Shenmu Qiren shook her head, took the other party and drove to Dongye Studio.

"Shenmu Sang, long time no see."

"Long time no see, Higashikata-san, it's great to see you in such good spirits." Shenmu Qiren smiled and bowed slightly, subconsciously showing higher respect to Higashino-san.

After following Higashinoji into the reception room and drinking the tea served by Shanxia Qianxia, ​​Shenmu Qiren entered the theme.

"I came here this time mainly to bring you two pieces of good news, Mr. Dongye."

"good news?"

Higashinoji paused while drinking water, then turned his head to look at Shenmu Qiren.

"Um."

Kirito Fukure didn't show off, but continued with a smile: "First thing first, congratulations to Mr. Higashino, Kumamon has been selected as the mascot of this year's Kohaku Uta Competition, and will appear in the NHK studio. "

Red and white songs join forces to compete. This thing is like Japan's Spring Festival Gala. The main process is that the current hot singers are divided into red and white sides and come up with their own works to compete for the championship for their team.

It's probably because NHK took a fancy to Kumamon's popularity and made a special trip for him to go over and show off his cuteness.

This is indeed a good thing.

Through this incident, Kumamon's popularity is expected to rise again.

"Another thing is that I brought a dividend book for this year's Kumamon profits, Mr. Higashino. This is the amount you can get this year."

Shenmu Qiren held out three fingers.

This does not mean 30 million or 300 million yen.

But a full three billion yen.

And Higashinoji, who got this number, couldn't help but exhaled and raised his eyebrows.

It’s not that he thinks this number is big, after all, he’s not short of money now. To him, money is just a number.

Compared with this simple number, he is actually more concerned about Kumamon's income generation.

According to the terms originally signed, he could receive 2% of Kumamon's income-generating economy as dividends.

And the other party can give 3 billion yen. This shows that Kumamon has brought nearly 150 billion yen in revenue to Kumamoto Prefecture.

I have to say that the speed of making money is too fast.

No wonder all major counties and districts in Japan are actively promoting mascots, and even certain districts and certain villages have their own mascots.

If this becomes popular, it will be very profitable indeed.

This three billion yen is equivalent to what Higashinoji picked up for free and did nothing at all.

Honma Zenue on the other side was a little shocked when he heard the conversation between Fukure Kirito and Higashinoji.

As a bastard who came here to show off his performance, of course he didn't know what kind of contract Higashinoji had signed with him, but the dividend was 3 billion yen.

This is too enviable, right?

If others don't say it, at least he is very envious.

Zenue Honma couldn't help but re-examine the young man in front of him.

The other party is only eighteen years old. He has earned three billion at this age.

As if aware of Honma Zenue's furtive gaze, Higashinoji looked over with a smile: "Homma-san, what can I do?"

"No, it's okay, Higashino-san." Honma Zenue lowered his head subconsciously and answered respectfully as a subordinate looks at a superior.

His subconscious action made him feel a little ashamed - he had a problem with Higashinoji just now, why was he so spineless and immediately softened after meeting him?

Zenue Honma was scolding himself here.

On the other side, Higashinoji ignored his psychological changes and continued to talk to Shenmu Qiren: "So, that's indeed two pieces of good news. Thank you Shenmu-sang for being my host tonight, is Shenmu-sang willing to reward you?" "

"Thank you, Mr. Higashikata, for your kindness, but I also know that Mr. Higashinoya is very busy these days, so I can't continue to bother you." Shenmu Qiren declined with a smile.

Higashikata also smiled and said nothing after hearing this.

He knew that in addition to conveying these two things, Shen Mu Qiren must have other things that she wanted to ask for his help.

Otherwise, there would be no need for Shen Mu Qiren to come and talk to him in person.

Sure enough, during the time when Higashinoji was silent, Shenmu Qiren on the other side had already smiled and raised his head, indicating his main purpose of coming.

"Actually, I have an unkind invitation for coming here this time."

"As long as I can help, there's no problem."

Higashinoji had expected it, so he didn't show any surprise, and motioned for Shenmu Qiren to continue speaking.

"Actually, Mr. Higashino also said it in the interview before about the continued promotion of Kumamon Bear, right? It was created based on Sister Ling. We came up with a plan, mainly to interview Sister Ling in the image of Kumamon Bear."

Higashinoji may not be clear about it, but Kirito Fumugure’s plan as Kumamon is very clear.

Recently, many Kumamon fans have dreamed of seeing the prototype of Chihaya Higashino.

Many people even directly call Higashino Chihaya "Kumamoto Chihaya".

This call was loud and widespread, so the Kumamoto Prefecture Planning Department came up with this kind of plan.

The main thing is to interview Chihaya Higashino, take a few photos of Kumamon in action, and call it a day.

But this group of planners didn't know it, but Kirito Fukugu knew that Chihaya Higashino was still suffering from mental illness, and it was not known yet whether he had recovered.

Isn't this kind of plan embarrassing Higashinoji?

So when he came this time, he was already prepared to be rejected.

After all, you can’t really embarrass Higashinoji, right?

So when this question was raised, Shen Muqiren asked: "I wonder what your sister's current situation is? If it really doesn't work, we are not willing to force it."

"My sister's condition has made a great recovery." Higashinoji answered directly without hiding anything.

And Shen Muqiren was a little excited when she got the news.

Now that I have made a great recovery, maybe being interviewed is not a dream?

He immediately said: "Then Teacher Dongye"

"But I'm sorry, I still need to seek my sister's opinion. After all, this is not my business. I'm sorry, Shenmu-san, I can't give you an immediate answer here."

Higashino apologized.

Yes.

Whether it’s an interview or not.

That's all Chihaya Higashino's business.

This has nothing to do with his younger brother.

If Higashino Chihaya is willing to accept an interview, Higashinoji will tell you on your behalf. If not, he will not force it.

But based on Higashinoji’s observation.

There is a high probability that my sister will not be interviewed.

After all, she seems to hate Kumamon, the character based on her.

The reason is also very simple.

Kumamon's main theme is "cheap cuteness" - doesn't this mean that she also feels this way about being "cheap and cute"?

"I understand. Then I will wait for news from Mr. Higashino."

Shen Mu Qi Ren did not choose a tough tone, but bowed to Higashinoji and never mentioned the matter again.

After chatting for a while, Shenmu Qiren left Higashino Studio with Honma Zenue beside him.

And the moment he left Higashino Studio, Zenue Honma, who had been silent next to him, let out a few big breaths.

He couldn't help but murmured: "This sense of oppression from Teacher Dongye is too strong, isn't it?"

Especially when Higashino rejected Kirito Fukure, his expression instantly became particularly calm.

It feels very subtle. It’s like ‘adults are talking, children should not interrupt’.

Honma Zenwei didn't even dare to say anything at that time, he just lowered his head.

As for complaining?

He didn't even dare to say anything, let alone complain about Touyesi.

Similarly, Honma Zenue also felt that Fukure Kirito was really powerful - at least he could talk to people like Higashinoji.

On the other side, Fumaki Kirito didn't know what Zenue Honma was thinking. He just thought of Higashinoji's previous attitude towards people and could not help but sigh a little.

Mr. Higashino is indeed an incredible person.

Every time they meet, he feels different.

But there is no point in lamenting here.

Shenmu Qiren called Honma Zenwei and returned to the hotel, ready to wait for Higashinoji's reply.

On the other hand, after counting the profits and other bills of "The Winner is Justice" today, Higashinoji did not continue to take up Yano Ryuichi and the others' off-duty time.

Even if there are accumulated affairs and bills that need to be sorted out, that will be tomorrow.

He didn't want to turn into a black-hearted boss who was scolded by others.

It just so happens that I can go home early and try to tell Chihaya Higashino about the ‘Kumamon Interview’.

But as soon as Tonoji returned home——

"Asi! What's going on with Kumamon?!"

Um?

Higashinoji didn't expect that before he even took the initiative to speak to Higashino Chihaya when he returned home, Higashino Chihaya over there had already rushed out to ask him.

Especially Chihaya Higashino, who was still holding a kitchen knife with an unhappy expression on her face.

If Chihaya Higashino hadn't been wearing an apron, Higashinoji would have thought that Chihaya Higashino came out with a kitchen knife to chop himself.

The reason why Higashino Chihaya was unhappy was also very simple.

Probably when she went to physical education class and music class today, someone always pointed at her secretly and whispered something.

‘Look, that’s Higashinoji’s sister, Chihaya Kumamoto. ’

'Why? Didn't it mean that there was something wrong with Sister Higashikata's health? Is it well maintained? ’

‘Well, I guess so. Oops, she looked over! ’

Feeling Higashino Chihaya's gaze, these people would always turn their heads in time.

This pretentious performance left Higashino Chihaya speechless for a while.

She even wanted to rush up and tell them that her surname was Higashino, not Chihaya Kumamoto.

But besides Chihaya Kumamoto’s episode, there are various other things.

For example, the songs written by Higashinoji were included in textbooks, Higashinoji won the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award, and Higashinoji's oil paintings are also very good.

When Higashino Chihaya heard this, his mind was filled with confusion.

Didn’t he just stay in a coma for two years? Why does it feel like Higashinoji's whole life has started over?

She couldn't even think about class anymore, all she could think about was Higashinoji.

The girls were discussing "Never Give Up", "Although Our Hands Are Empty" and "Lemon".

The boys were discussing the completed comics "Unnatural Death" and "Midnight Ring".

People who are a little bit cultural and like art are particularly interested in the wall paintings left by Higashinoji in Aomori Prefecture.

It wasn't just her who was thinking about Higashinoji.

Everyone else was talking about Higashinoji.

It can be said that Higashino Chihaya was tortured by her younger brother for a whole day.

"Look, so many people in my shoulder bag want Asi's autograph."

Chihaya Higashino unzipped her shoulder bag.

Except for a few textbooks, most of them are signed books.

Higashino Chihaya rubbed her temples with a headache: "It's very heavy to carry these back, Aji."

She was embarrassed to refuse the requests of these new classmates, so she could only bring all these gadgets.

The most important thing is——

Although Higashino Chihaya seemed a little angry, deep down she was also very proud.

Because so many people came up to ask for Higashinoji's autograph, this means that Higashinoji must be very famous outside the country.

did you see! This is my brother!

So Chihaya Higashino could only complain to Higashino Tsukasa, but had no real dissatisfaction.

After listening to her grumbling words, Higashino Chihaya looked at Higashino Chihaya's expression that looked angry on the surface, but was actually so happy that even her eyebrows were trembling slightly.

Then, he smiled: "Really?"

"You are still laughing! Do you treat your sister as a child? Let me tell you, my sister is very angry now!"

Chihaya Higashino made pretentious gestures.

She hates that Toyoji treats her as a child.

Higashikata didn't say anything, he just reached out and touched her head cheerfully.

Then--

Higashino Chihaya was furious.

"Don't treat your sister like a child."

She reached out to slap Higashinoji's palm away.

However, due to various factors such as height, arm length, etc.

She could only glare at Higashinoji angrily.

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