Tokyo life starting with painting

"Winter and Spring" really sparked a discussion.

It even directly reached the point of leaving the circle.

This is actually quite normal.

Although generally speaking, no one pays attention to news in the traditional painting world except for some art students, amateur painters and other art enthusiasts.

But this time is different.

The author of "Winter and Spring" is Higashinoji.

This is the current big traffic user.

This matter naturally reached the ears of Onuma Kakuei.

To be honest, he was a little surprised when he heard that there was an oil painting on the New Century Association that was on par with his "Self-Portrait".

The painting "My Self-Portrait" is also considered his proud work, and he spent a whole month painting it.

"Which master is showing the work?" Onuma Kakuei muttered in his heart.

He has a very accurate understanding of himself, and is not the kind of person who is overconfident and thinks he is invincible.

He also understood that there were many painters in Japan who were higher than him.

But that number is definitely not that much.

In addition, the current reputation is polarized, and everyone generally thinks that "Winter and Spring" should be better painted.

He wondered if some master had posted his own work.

Onuma Kakuei was a little concerned, so he made a special trip to the National Museum of Western Art.

Then

"Higashinoji? And it's an oil painting with the same theme as mine?"

Looking at the oil paintings on display, Onuma Kakuei was indeed a little surprised.

He knew Higashinoji.

Although the comics industry has nothing in common with the traditional painting industry.

But Higashinoji's reputation is strong.

After "Naoki Hansawa" was drawn, he already had a vague reputation as a national-level manga master.

Coupled with the fact that he is only a high school student, even many accomplished professional painters are envious of him.

I envy him that he is already having a successful career at such a young age, and can earn hundreds of millions of yen from just one comic book.

But that’s only limited to comics.

Why are you so talented at oil painting?

No, this can no longer be called a talent.

Higashinoji's talent can be said to be on a monster level.

There is absolutely no problem in saying that he is a genius in both oil painting and comics.

"This painting is truly outstanding."

Onuma Kakuei looked at the oil painting in front of him and couldn't help but nodded.

A little reluctant.

He really wasn't willing to give in, considering that he was already middle-aged. The thought that this was actually drawn by a high school student who was more than ten years younger than him made him feel very bad.

But he didn’t lose unjustly.

This oil painting is indeed outstanding - at least it was not made by Higashinoji relying on his reputation.

Since it was real material, he had nothing to say.

As for regrets, there are definitely some regrets.

This time at the Four Seasons Exhibition, he was directly crushed by Higashinoji, the dark horse.

But the anger naturally disappeared.

Skills are not as good as people.

Onuma Kakuei readily admitted defeat in his heart. At the same time, he fell in love with Higashino Tsukasa and hoped to see his works again.

He just turned around and left.

Unexpectedly, some newspaper company directly grasped the fact that the theme of Higashinoji's oil painting was the same as that of Onuma Kakuei's oil painting and began to fabricate reports.

It is said that Higashino Tsukasa, who later exhibited his works, stole the theme of Onuma Kakuei's oil painting and created "Winter and Spring".

This is the kind of small newspaper that completely ignores the facts in order to attract attention.

At this time, major newspapers have followed the mainstream and started to praise Higashino.

"How dare this newspaper say that?!"

Chihaya Higashino looked at the newspaper and was so angry that she puffed her beard and glared: "No! I want to call and complain and report this bastard who writes nonsense!"

How dare you bully her baby brother.

Even she, who has always been considerate, smart, kind-hearted, and tolerant, cannot forgive this!

It seemed like she really wanted to pick up the phone and call the newspaper office.

Higashinoji next to him was dumbfounded.

How can there be a reporting and complaint hotline for something like a newspaper?

Especially this kind of small newspaper, which is probably at the level of a studio, casually writes some reports and speculations to attract other people's attention.

But Chihaya Higashino was obviously really angry.

She also wanted to take the 50 million yen profit share from her interview with Kumamon and take the newspaper directly to court.

Higashino Chihaya's idea is obviously that of a high school student.

Wrangling in a lawsuit is very troublesome, especially this kind of thing.

Higashinoji didn't want to waste Higashino Chihaya's time preparing for the national exam just because of such a trivial matter.

He said that he would solve the matter so that Chihaya Higashino didn't have to worry.

But in fact, a day or two have passed and Higashinoji has not yet expressed his position.

On the other side, Kakuei Onuma, who was also a party involved, also took the initiative to stand up and denounce the small newspaper when he learned about this incident.

He said that it takes at least seven or eight days or even more than ten days to paint an oil painting. Higashinoji's work was painted two days after his work was displayed. It is impossible to steal and plagiarize the theme of his oil painting.

Generally, people who are not professional art students or have not specifically researched the knowledge of oil painting will subconsciously think that oil painting can be painted in just one or two days.

This little newspaper made this obvious mistake of common sense.

Then Onuma Kakuei said that the level of Higashinoji's "Winter and Spring" is indeed very high, and his own level is indeed not as good as his, at least for now.

And he also hopes that some newspapers will speak responsibly and not let groundless rumors strangle this rising star in the traditional painting world.

Onuma Kakuei's words naturally started another discussion.

And Higashinoji obviously didn't expect Onuma Kakuei, a member of the Uesugi Association, to actually stand up and speak for him.

But when he thought about it in reverse, he found that it was indeed the case.

Although the two major artists' associations look down upon each other and feel that each other is an obstacle.

But this does not mean that members below cannot have personal relationships.

Higashino asked Higashino Studio to send a letter of thanks in his own name to thank the other party for his explanation.

After doing this, Higashinoji finally had time to take a look at the positive comments in the newspaper.

This has almost become a hobby of Higashinoji.

He doesn't like to see others praise him, he just wants to see what kinds of strange adjectives these Japanese newspapers and media can come up with to describe himself.

‘Once in a thousand years, once in ten thousand years, once in a hundred years, once in a century, the strongest in the new century.’ All these adjectives have been used up.

It’s almost time to come to ‘Empire’s XXX’ now, right?

Higashino took a cursory glance and found that someone actually started to praise him directly.

What is 'the strongest high school painter', what is 'the strongest double genius in history'.

After reading this title, people who don't know may think that Higashinoji is a professional player in Sanda fighting competition.

From a cursory glance, Higashinoji felt that the people in Japanese newspapers were really happy.

He originally wanted to read some reviews on the Internet, but then he received a call from Nakahiro Kijima.

This surprised Higashinoji. After all, the Four Seasons Exhibition is not over yet. The other party should be still busy with the Four Seasons Exhibition.

Higashinoji put the call through and simply said:

"President Kijima, what's the matter?"

"Haha, actually it's not a big deal. Mainly I want to congratulate Mr. Higashino for his work "Winter and Spring" being recognized by many people."

Kijima Nakahiro said a polite word first.

Then he entered the topic; "Then there is another matter. Regarding the matter about Musashino Art University that Mr. Higashino mentioned before. I have asked an acquaintance to handle that matter."

What Nakahiro Kijima was talking about was actually the backdoor prepared by Higashino for Konoe Ryoka.

If Konoe Ryoka accidentally fails to enter Musashino Art University, she will enter it directly through the back door.

Originally, Higashinoji thought he would have to wait ten days and a half.

In the end, he still found that he had underestimated the connections of Nakahiro Kijima, the president of the New Century.

It's really awesome

While Higashinoji was thinking, Nakahiro Kijima on the other side spoke again:

"Teacher Higashino, to be honest, there is another important reason for calling me this time."

"Please speak." Higashinoji said.

"We at the New Century Art Association would like to establish a longer-term cooperative relationship with you, Mr. Higashino."

Kijima Nakahiro said with a smile: "I believe that from this incident, Mr. Higashino has also seen the competitive relationship between our New Century Association and the Uesugi Association."

"Yes. Indeed." Higashino replied.

Even someone like him who joined in halfway could see it.

This Four Seasons Exhibition is probably just the beginning, and there will be more competition between the Uesugi Association and the New Century Association in the future.

He paused and then added: "Not only domestic art exhibitions, but also publishing business, such as the association's painting albums and some design and creation work. These will definitely be competitive in the future."

Yes, the competition is expected to become more and more fierce in the future, and the New Century Art Association naturally wants to attract talents like Higashinoji.

You must know that the most he can do now is the title of honorary vice president, which is meaningless at all.

Nakahiro Kijima hopes to establish a more long-term cooperative relationship with Tonoji.

"Teacher Higashino, this can also increase your popularity in the traditional painting world. What do you think? Do you want to consider it?"

I have to say that Nakahiro Kijima is indeed an eloquent businessman.

Higashikata was also somewhat moved by him.

but

Higashinoji has not forgotten the main reason for contacting the New Century Art Association.

He pondered before continuing: "What President Kijima said makes sense, and I am also very tempted. But before officially joining, I hope that President Kijima can agree to one more request of mine."

"Haha, it's just a request. As long as Teacher Dongye is willing to join, even if it's two or three, I'm willing to consider it."

Over there, Kijima Nakahiro perked up and answered immediately.

The New Century Art Association is now in a period of drought.

The oil painting masters at the top produce very few works, probably only one or two paintings a year.

The level of association members at the middle and lower levels is generally average, and there is a lack of top-notch people like Higashinoji.

As long as Tonoji is willing to join, we can really talk about anything.

"Actually, my request is very simple. It's just hope."

Higashino simply stated his thoughts.

Then

Kijima Nakahiro, who was smiling just now, was stunned.

ah?

Are you asking him to recruit people from other universities?

Yes.

The request made by Higashinoji is very simple, that is, he hopes that he can help solve the college problems of Higashino Chihaya, Takahashi Yumi and Fujiwara Aoi.

After all, the other party has connections with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.

If this relationship is not used, it is simply useless.

As for the relationship between money and profit

To be honest, Higashinoji has always thought that money is enough.

His current personal assets are enough to last him several lifetimes.

There is no point in pursuing money excessively.

But it was very simple for Higashinoji to say it.

But Nakahiro Kijima couldn't help but scratch his head.

It is true that he has connections with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, but this does not mean that all Japanese universities are run by his family. He can send people wherever he wants.

The reason why he was able to handle Konoe Ryoka's affairs so easily was mainly because Musashino Art University itself had many cooperations with their New Century Art Association.

Many members of the New Century Association are instructors at Musashino Art University.

What makes Nakahiro Kijima even more puzzled is why Tonoji wants to send so many girls to college?

Chihaya Higashino is Higashinoji's sister. It's normal for her to help her, but Takahashi and Fujiwara have different surnames, right?

Kijima Nakahiro didn't quite understand, but he didn't want to miss this opportunity.

So he didn't think for too long and said straightforwardly: "I understand. Leave this matter to me."

"Then I'll trouble President Kijima."

Higashikata thanked him.

I have to say that he is relaxed now.

Although Japan's national examinations are much freer and unlike China's, where thousands of troops and horses cross a single-plank bridge, many accidents do occur.

In addition, Higashino Chihaya and the others were working hard, and Higashino Tsukasa was always watching.

This matter was finally resolved, and Toyoji here was of course much more relaxed.

As soon as he finished thanking him, Nakahiro Kijima on the other side asked again:

"By the way, in addition to this matter, there is also the painting "Winter and Spring". Does Mr. Higashino plan to collect it himself or does he intend to sell it to others? I have a few collectors here who prefer oil paintings. Come to the door."

It has to be said that Nakahiro Kijima does have extensive connections.

"Winter and Spring" has only been on display for two days, and he already has collectors coming to buy the painting.

This made Tonoji couldn't help but shake his head and said: "I have no intention of selling it for the time being. I'm sorry, President Kijima."

"Teacher Higashino, there is no need to apologize."

Kijima Nakahiro didn't care either.

Of course, good oil paintings should be collected temporarily so that they can be sold at a higher price the next time they are taken out.

He just asked casually.

The two chatted for a while, and then Kijima Nakahiro hung up the phone with satisfaction.

On the other side, Tonoji just hung up the phone.

Next to me, Chinatsu on the mountain ran over excitedly and told Higashinoji——

The animation for "Unnatural Death" has been produced!

Thanks to Summer Home and Yi Eternal Yi for the reward! Thank you so much!