Tokyo life starting with painting

The New Century Art Association had experienced a sudden defection before.

The former vice president took half of the influential members to the Uesugi Art Association, leaving only some newcomers who had just joined the association and some key members of the New Century Association.

This matter was on the news at the time, and Kijima Nakahiro was almost furious, but there was nothing he could do about it.

After all, it is normal for members of art associations to cancel their membership and transfer to other art associations.

It's impossible for Nakahiro Kijima to take the other party to court just because the other party canceled his membership, right?

This is obviously unrealistic.

And since he was stabbed by his former trusted vice-president, he has been extremely cautious in selecting vice-presidents, for fear of being kicked out of the cauldron again.

The situation this time is similar.

And strictly speaking, it can be regarded as enemies on a narrow road.

Both Kijima Nakahiro and the president of the Uesugi Art Association wanted to beat each other to death.

That’s why we have to choose some members who have good roots and look good at first glance to help paint the paintings for this exhibition.

"That's it." Higashino took a sip of tea and showed a surprised expression.

No wonder he was chosen as the honorary vice president.

The main reason is that he has a clean foundation and is somewhat influential.

Thinking of this, Higashino couldn't help but groan, thought for a while, and nodded: "If I can help President Kijima, then I will try my best. After all, I am also a member of the New Century Art Association."

Higashinoji agreed simply and without any sloppiness. Kijima Nakahiro and Kageyama Bunta were very satisfied. They felt that they were not blind this time and that they had seen the right person.

Even Hosokawa Koharu, who had been worried about the collapse of the talks, let out a small sigh.

Just when Kijima and Kageyama wanted to say some words of encouragement and prestige, Higashinoji suddenly spoke again:

"Then let's talk about the conditions next, right? President Kijima?"

"Talk about the conditions?" Kageyama Bunta couldn't help but be stunned for a while after hearing Higashinoji's words.

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We are already a family, right?

And didn’t you just say that? I will try my best because you are also a member of the New Century Art Association.

Why did his face change as soon as he turned around, and he wanted to negotiate terms? Is your expression changing too quickly?

This reversal was so rapid that even Hosokawa Koharu couldn't help but glance at Higashinoji.

But she didn't say anything at this time.

After all, she has always been Higashinoji's partner, and she will definitely respect the decision Higashinoji makes.

And Higashinoji

He still looked cheerful, with no hint of joy or anger.

Because Higashinoji is just discussing the matter now.

There's no way he can work for New Century Art Association for nothing, right?

It takes at least ten days and a half to finish an oil painting. He has to take care of the serialization of "Hansawa Naoki" and "The Lonely Gourmet" as well as the oil painting.

He is not a god, and time cannot be squeezed out casually. Of course, he has to bring something back.

Even when Kageyama Bunta invited him, he made it clear in advance that he did not have to fulfill any obligations.

Higashinoji reluctantly joined.

As for giving it as a favor to Kijima Nakahiro and the others, Higashinoji has also considered it.

But he quickly thought of another thing about Konoe Ryoka, so he wanted to ask.

Compared to Kageyama and Hosokawa, who were a little stunned, Kijima Nakahiro, as the president, reacted very quickly.

His face did not show any displeasure. On the contrary, he smiled and said: "If I can help Mr. Higashino, please explain it to Mr. Higashino."

The behavior of this social veteran made Touyoshi feel awesome in his heart.

However, he still maintained the most basic courtesy on the surface: "There is indeed something that I hope to accomplish with the help of President Kijima's power."

Higashinoji simply stated that Konoe Ryoka wanted to be admitted to Musashino Art University.

"That is to say, Mr. Higashino's girlfriend wants to enter Musashino Art University, but Mr. Higashino is worried about her lack of academic performance in art and hopes to find me to smooth the relationship, right?"

"It's not necessarily true that she's worried. With her grades, there should be no problem in getting admitted to Musashino Art University, but there will always be some accidents in the exam, so I want President Kijima to help."

Higashino replied with a smile.

Yes, this is Higashinoji's purpose.

The New Age Art Association faction such as Nakahiro Kijima is one of the best in Tokyo.

For example, on the first floor of Yamauchi are professors from Musashino Art University.

Therefore, Higashinoji is almost certain that Nakahiro Kijima has the ability to manage the relationships between the five major art academies in Tokyo.

It shouldn't be difficult to send Konoe Ryoka directly in.

Of course, Higashinoji actually believed that Konoe Ryoka could be admitted to Musashino, but there were unforeseen circumstances.

What if she fails the exam?

It would be particularly embarrassing then.

For this reason, Higashinoji naturally wanted to prepare a foolproof backup plan for her.

If Konoe Ryoka was admitted to Musashino University on her own merit, of course everyone would be happy, and Higashinoji wouldn't care.

But if you don't pass the exam, then the back-up prepared by Higashinoji will be useful.

"I see. If you don't pass the exam, please help to clear the relationship. Okay, I understand."

Kijima Nakahiro readily agreed to Higashinoji's request.

In his opinion, this is actually just a small thing.

He knew a lot of people at Musashino Art University, and the most they could do was treat them to a meal or two and visit them at home.

As for Higashinoji saying that his girlfriend can pass the exam on her own merit, then he has nothing to do with it.

Anyway, just help.

What happens next is simple.

Kijima Nakahiro finalized the entire process in three strokes, five divisions and two divisions, which seemed extremely smooth and fully demonstrated his sincerity.

Since the other party is so happy.

Of course Tonoji is not lagging behind either.

He immediately said that he would go back to study the New Century Art Association's painting theme of "Four Seasons" and try his best to produce his own works.

The two shook hands again, and after leaving each other's phone numbers, Tonoji stood up and left.

Watching Higashinoji leave, Kageyama Bunta was still a little stunned.

"President Kijima, just now"

He didn't expect that Higashiyesi would suddenly negotiate terms with him and others just now, and he was indeed caught off guard by Higashiyesi.

Seeing Higashino leave now, of course he wanted to say what he had been holding back.

"It's just a small thing for me, but maybe it's not so for Mr. Higashino."

Kijima Nakahiro waved his hand: "I actually sold him a favor this time. If there is an emergency like this next time, it won't be particularly difficult to ask Mr. Higashino."

"Invite him again. President Kijima, this time we were just raided by the Uesugi Art Association."

Kageyama Bunta understood what Nakahiro Kijima meant, but the meaning behind his words was also very clear - Higashino Tsukasa is a manga author.

The drawing skills of comic book authors and professional painters cannot be compared at all.

When it comes to things like plot and character creation, professional painters may not be as good as comic book authors.

But when it comes to painting skills and techniques, professional painters are way ahead of comic book authors.

To put it bluntly, this time it was just an emergency, so I dragged Higashinoji to gather the number of people.

But why do you listen to Kijima Nakahiro and invite Higashinoji to participate in the exhibition next time you have the opportunity?

While Kageyama Bunta was thinking, Kijima Nakahiro on the other side suddenly spoke:

"Vice President Kageyama must not have paid much attention to the Tokyo Youth Award winner from the year before last."

"Well, isn't that an award mainly for amateurs and high school students who have not become professional painters?"

He joked somewhat amusingly: "Teacher Higashino is not only good at comics, he is also very good at oil painting, and the works he participated in two years ago are strictly at a professional level, even better than those in our New Century Association." The level of some of our members is even higher.”

"Is there still this matter?"

Kageyama Bunta was a little surprised.

He really didn't know Higashinoji very well, he only knew that his comic level was indeed very high.

Next to him, Nakahiro Kijima didn't say much. He directly took out a book called "Collection of Works from the Tokyo Youth Art Prize of the Past" from the briefcase beside him.

It records the works of many past winners.

"Tokyo Sunset·Impression" and "Tokyo" by Higashino Tsukasa are on it and are even used as the cover.

This treatment is really good.

Kageyama Bunta couldn't help but look.

Whether it is "Tokyo Sunset·Impression" or "Tokyo", judging from his eyes, they are indeed at the level of a professional painter.

And it’s still a very unique style of painting.

This surprised Kageyama Bunta.

Some geniuses can indeed shine in high school - there is no shortage of such 'prodigies' in the art field.

But there are only a handful of people who have developed a strong personal style in high school.

Higashino Tsukasa's paintings from two years ago. Strictly speaking, they should have been painted when he was in his first year of high school.

Thinking of this, Kageyama Bunta couldn't help coughing twice and praised: "It's really amazing."

He is not a person who cares about face, and Higashinoji really deserves this compliment.

Similarly, Kageyama Bunta also understood what Nakahiro Kijima meant.

The other party can actually consider this as an investment in the future.

You must know that Higashinoji is only in his third year of high school and hasn't even gone to college yet.

Even if Nakahiro Kijima's investment failed, he just spent some effort, bought a few drinks, and made a few trips.

If the investment is successful, Higashinoji will be influential in both oil painting and comics in the future. It can be said that he will make a lot of money.

Anyway, it’s better to invest if you can make sure profits without losing money.

What a great person!

Kageyama Bunta was thinking as he glanced at Nakahiro Kijima who was holding the "Tokyo Youth Art Prize Collection of Past Generations" in his arms.

And while Kageyama Bunta and the others were discussing.

On the other side, Higashinoji also found out the details of Kijima Nakahiro from Hosokawa Koharu.

"Does President Kijima have connections with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology?"

Although he had long thought that Nakahiro Kijima would have a lot of connections as the president of the New Century Art Association, Higashinoji didn't expect that the other party actually had connections with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and could manage things.

You must know that the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is the center of Japanese education and culture.

Having a relationship there means that as long as Kijima Nakahiro is not seeking death, he will never have any major problems with the New Century Association.

Even if there is a big problem, with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s relationship to manage it, the big problem can be turned into a small one.

When Hosokawa Koharu saw Higashinoji's surprised face, he also showed a slightly unexpected expression: "Don't you know, Mr. Higashino? When I heard you were helping Lianghua manage the relationship with Musashino Art University, I thought you had known it for a long time. He is in good condition."

"I just once saw Professor Yamauchi from Musashino speaking to Kageyama Bunta, so I thought that the New Century Association and Musashino Art University must have a close relationship."

Higashino explained for Hosokawa Koharu, and then showed a look of surprise: "It seems that there will be a chance to cooperate with President Kijima again in the future."

There are quite a few people here who want to graduate and go to college.

Chihaya Higashino, Aoi Fujiwara, Yumi Takahashi.

If I had Nakahiro Kijima's help,

Maybe it won’t have to be so hard?

Higashino couldn't help but nod as he thought about it, and the idea of ​​​​letting several girls graduate safely was born.

But before that, you still have to show your worth first.

What Nakahiro Kijima values ​​is his ability as a painter, and what he values ​​​​is his relationship with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

If you want to use the other party to achieve your goals, you must let the other party see your value.

After all, the other party is neither a philanthropist nor a fool.

I really helped him Higashinoji so much for free.

"Then we have to work hard on this oil painting."

As Higashinoji spoke, he spread out the brochure produced by the New Century Art Association in his hand.

Here are some specific details about this planned exhibition, as well as some interpretations of the theme of this painting.

Spring, summer, autumn and winter, the four seasons

Higashino couldn't help but groan and fell into thinking.

Should I follow the crowd and paint seasonal scenery along with others, or should I find another way and come up with an interesting idea?

To be honest, Higashinoji actually prefers the former.

Painting the scenery of spring, summer, autumn and winter is a special competition for the basic skills of painting.

After all, scenery is generally not difficult to paint, it just depends on your painting skills and skills.

In this regard, Higashinoji is very confident.

He felt that he could win the well-deserved first place in this exhibition simply by relying on his painting skills and skills.

You can say that Higashino is blindly confident.

But as a painter, if I no longer have even this confidence, how can I catch up with others in terms of painting skills and painting skills in the future?

As a professional painter, you still need to have this bit of energy.

Even if it's not possible, treat it as if it's possible.

But if you just paint the scene according to the script.

Higashikata felt that it didn't quite fit his style.

Although you won't make mistakes by following the crowd, it would be too overwhelming.

So what to do?

Higashinoji was obviously fascinated by his thoughts.

Hosokawa Koharu, who was not far behind him, was stunned.

Wait a minute.

Teacher Higashino.

Don't you need me to take you home? !

Hello! ! !