Tokyo life starting with painting

"What is your motivation for joining this studio?"

"I once listened to Mr. Higashikata's "Don't Give Up" on the Internet. It was a very good song. When my mother passed away, I fell into a period of confusion. This song encouraged me. So no matter what, I want to join Higashino. Studio, do your best for Mr. Higashino."

"Okay, we have understood your intention to join our studio. Please wait for the official notification from our studio for the specific situation. If there is still no news by midnight tomorrow night, it means that you have no chance to join our studio."

Yano Ryuichi spoke a lot of official words, and at the same time handed over the information in his hand to Chinatsu Yamayama next to him.

This made Qianxia on the mountain next to her speechless for a while.

Her job was originally that of an original animator, but Higashino Tsukasa and Yano Ryuichi valued her so much that they let her serve as the interviewer for Higashino Studio.

but--

"Isn't this too exaggerated?" Yamayama Chinatsu flipped through several interview records.

The reasons given by the newcomers above for the interviews were that they wanted to join Higashino Studio after listening to the song "Don't Give Up" or watching Higashino's other works.

"Is it possible that these newcomers are all fans of Mr. Higashino?"

Shanxia Qianxia curled her lips, somewhat in disbelief.

She, Chinatsu Yamayama, is a close disciple of Higashinoji, but suddenly she came out and so many people said she was a fan of Higashinoji.

Of course Chinatsu Yamayama was very nervous.

Unlike Shanxia Chinatsu, Yano Ryuichi on the other side smiled:

"In a sense, this is actually equivalent to showing that Mr. Higashino's influence is so great, and it is not a bad thing to target Mr. Higashino."

After saying this, Yano Ryuichi glanced at the report on Shanxia's hand and sighed a little.

When he was at PW Animation Production Company, he had never seen so many interviewers.

Moreover, the work ability of these people is quite good, and they are all graduates from some well-known animation major universities.

Although he is a newcomer, he still has great potential.

But the more this happened, the more Yano Ryuichi sighed.

Before "The Winner Is Justice" was screened, they also tried to recruit new people, but at that time basically not many people were willing to join this small Tono Studio.

But now, after "The Winner Is Justice" has been screened and achieved good results, people coming to apply for jobs can be said to be one after another.

Yano Ryuichi estimated that they wanted to ride on the popularity of "Unnatural Death", which had not been produced yet, so they were so active.

After all, Higashinoji is the original author of "Unnatural Death", and this national-level work is most likely produced by Higashinoji himself.

And as long as they can participate in the production of this animation, they will be able to produce a good resume if they want to apply for jobs at other companies in the future.

'Have participated in the animation production of "Unnatural Death" and have rich experience in animation production', there is absolutely no problem in adding this sentence.

Yano Ryuichi knew what these newcomers were thinking, so he simply said to Shanxia Chinatsu next to him: "Yama-kun, later remove some newcomers who obviously want to come in to whitewash their resumes."

"I understand." Shanxia Qianxia nodded.

The two of them were discussing here, and outside the door, a girl named Chiharu Taketani was waiting a little impatiently.

Unlike the others, she can be regarded as the most talented among this batch of interviewees.

He has been involved in the comics industry since he was in college, and won the Comics Newcomer Award from Iwakaku Publishing House as a newcomer.

Although in the end he failed to pass the serialization meeting and could not be serialized in the magazine, he can still be regarded as talented.

After all, in college, while other classmates were still busy with graduation animation and comic design, she had already entered the society and won a newcomer award from one of the three major comics publishing houses.

In addition, the girl Chiharu Taketani has always been a bit narcissistic, and she even feels that she does not need to come here for interviews like the fresh graduates around her.

A genius like her should be able to work directly in Dongye Studio.

Moreover, the reason Chiharu Taketani chose Higashino Studio was not because she wanted to whitewash her resume, but because she wanted to seriously participate in Higashino Studio.

after all--

"This is the studio founded by Higashinoji."

Chiharu Taketani felt a little excited.

Unlike those college students who have no vision, she feels that even if Tono Studio is currently small, Tono Tsukasa can pull it up and become a large-scale studio of its own.

She has always been a fan of Higashikata. No matter how narcissistic she is, she knows that she is simply not as good as Higashino.

By joining Higashino Studio, she might meet her idol Higashino Tsukasa and even work with him.

When the time comes, I will show off my talent. Wouldn’t it be enough to become Mr. Higashino’s disciple?

She could almost imagine the scene when Higashinoji saw her 'amazing' talent and begged her to become his disciple!

That's definitely not far away!

Thinking of this, Chiharu Taketani couldn't help but laugh twice.

But it’s a bit boring to wait like this.

Chiharu Taketani simply patted the shoulder of the girl in front who was also waiting in line and asked: "Excuse me, are you also here to interview for the original animator position at Higashino Studio?"

There has always been a shortage of experienced original animators in Higashino Studio. This time, the interviews were mainly for original animators and secondarily for painting supervisors.

Although Chiharu Taketani is narcissistic, she is not arrogant either.

She was very self-aware and knew that a position like a painting supervisor that required various painting experiences was not something she could win, so she set her sights on becoming a original artist.

And she also felt that if she didn't have the qualifications, then basically everyone in the room didn't have the qualifications.

After all, everyone looks quite young, and basically all of them are college graduates who have not found a job.

But Chiharu Taketani didn't expect that as soon as she asked this question, the girl who was tapped on the shoulder had already answered:

"I'm here to interview for the position of painting supervisor at Higashino Studio."

The other party's tone was very calm, but Chiharu Taketani was stunned.

Interviewing for a production supervisor?

Is there anyone here who is more confident than me?

After all, why are you so confident?

I won the Newcomer Award and I'm not as confident as you, right?

"Animation supervisor...? That position requires a lot of experience in hand-drawn comics, are you sure? We are both newcomers, so it is a bit difficult to directly consider the goal of being an animation supervisor."

"I can take it." The girl in front spoke again.

Can

Chiharu Taketani really didn't know why the other party was so confident.

So she could only change the topic and chat: "You are really confident. At most, I just want to enter Higashino Studio and become Mr. Higashino's apprentice. That is my highest goal!"

"Is that so?" The girl in front seemed to be a little interested, but her tone was still calm.

"Of course! If you become Higashino-sensei's apprentice, you might be able to draw hot comics like Mr. Higashino's other apprentice, Mr. Akisa Kuromiya!"

Chiharu Taketani patted the girl in front of her on the shoulder again, with a look of great interest on her face: "Do you know Mr. Akisa Kuromiya? That's the manga author I admire the most. His painting style is very delicate, and his pen is also... eh?"

She only spoke halfway, then paused.

Then, as if he had discovered something, he looked at the girl in front of him in astonishment:

"Kuro-Kuromiya Akisa-sensei?"

Chiharu Taketani didn't expect it at all.

The person he was discussing just now was actually standing in front of him.

Even though Chiharu Taketani's face was thicker among girls of the same age, she was already blushing.

This is actually not her fault.

Akisa Kuromiya changed her contact lenses for this interview and did not appear wearing square glasses as usual.

No wonder the other party had the confidence to ask for an interview as an animation supervisor. Because as an active manga author, Akisa Kuromiya has absolutely no shortage of hand-drawing experience.

Moreover, she is a well-known disciple of Higashinoji in the circle. With this kind of relationship, it is not a problem at all to get the position of painting supervisor.

But Chiharu Taketani didn’t understand at all.

Why is Akisa Kuromiya willing to join Higashino Tsukasa's studio?

Not to mention that Kuromiya Akisa's current "Desolate Island" is still being serialized in "Cold", and its results can be considered very popular.

In the entire "Cold" magazine, the sales volume of "Desolate Island" is second only to Higashinoji's "Unnatural Death".

According to this idea, it is impossible for Akisa Kuromiya to be short of money.

There is no shortage of money or qualifications. Why does Akisa Kuromiya come to work at Higashino Studio?

Chiharu Taketani originally wanted to ask a few questions, but before she could say anything, the voice of 'please come in next' came from the interview room.

"I'll excuse you now." Kuromiya Mingsha glanced at the girl, nodded to her, and turned around to enter the interview room.

She really came here to interview and join Dongye Studio.

The reason is also very simple.

She heard that Higashino Studio's production of "Unnatural Death" seemed to lack excellent painting supervisors and original animators.

So as Higashinoji's eldest disciple, how could she just see her master troubled like this?

So there was the interview.

She entered the interview room, leaving Chiharu Taketani in a daze behind.

And looking at the back of Akisa Kuromiya entering the room, Chiharu Taketani couldn't help but touch her head.

She originally only saw Nakano Studio as a studio headed by Higashino Tsukasa. Other than that, she didn't have much desire to join.

After all, Dongye Studio still has very few manpower and is not very strong.

But now I see active and famous manga authors like Akisa Kuromiya joining Higashino Studio

Chiharu Taketani inexplicably gained confidence again.

"Mingsha, has she joined our studio?" When he heard this, Higashino also showed a surprised expression.

Then he nodded a little suddenly.

Akisa Kuromiya has actually always wanted to join Higashino Studio.

It's just that she has been traveling back and forth for her classes at Musashino Art University recently, and she just came back from Hokkaido, so she has never had the chance.

But now, Dongye Studio is actively looking for people. It is natural that she will come to the door for interviews.

"I was shocked when I saw Mr. Kuromiya's name on the interview form."

Yano Ryuichi over there was also a little surprised: "I didn't expect Akisa Kuromiya to be willing to serve as the painting supervisor. What do you think, Mr. Higashino?"

After all, it was about the position of the painting supervisor, and it was difficult for him to make a decision, so he could only call and ask Higashinoji first.

"No problem. When I was making "Midnight Bell", Mingsha learned a lot about painting supervision from me. Her painting skills are not bad, so she will not have much problem as a painting supervisor."

After all, Kuromiya Meisa is a top student at Musashino Art University.

Then Yano Ryuichi reported some information about the new interview to Tonoji.

Although "The Winner is Right" won the animation season crown this season, it was unable to attract many skilled original animators with just one season crown.

After all, these experienced original animators are all veterans, and they are used to working in their own workplaces. Unless Dongye Studio continues to maintain good results, it will still be difficult to attract them.

Put aside some newcomers who have no enthusiasm for work and just want to ride the popularity of "Unnatural Death", and also eliminate some interviewees with average academic qualifications.

Dongye Studio has only recruited eight people in total this time.

However, there is one girl named Chiharu Taketani, who seems to be a good prospect with good talent.

"Then let Chinatsu be responsible for leading her. She happens to be a skilled original animator now. It is quite easy for her to lead new people."

"I understand. That's it then."

Yano Ryuichi accepted the work request and hung up the phone directly without disturbing Higashinoji.

The decisive attitude of the other party made Touyoshi couldn't help but nod.

He has indeed been unable to make any moves recently.

After all, "Unnatural Death" is over, and he will naturally prepare a new work.

Think so.

Higashinoji turned to look at the new comic storyboard draft on the table.

On the cover of the first page of the comic, there were four simple characters written directly on it - "Naoki Hansawa".

Yes.

This is Higashino Tsukasa’s new comic.

As mentioned before, "Unnatural Death" is a manga drawn by Higashinoji in order to transition to "Hansawa Naoki".

In Higashinoji's original world, "Unnatural Death" was at best a half-workplace drama, mainly focusing on detectives, reasoning, and finding the truth.

But "Hansawa Naoki" is different.

This Japanese drama is a serious workplace drama.

It can be said that Higashinoji drew "Unnatural Death" mainly to test whether "Hansawa Naoki" can survive in today's Japanese comics industry.

As for whether "Naoki Hansawa" has the value of letting "Unnatural Death" test the market.

Higashinoji can say very responsibly——

Of course!

Thanks to the damn federal agent and Na Jiang for the reward! Thank you so much!