Tokyo life starting with painting

The setting sun outside the window.

But the setting sun does not give people a feeling of 'heat', but instead gives people a bone-chilling chill.

Looking at the messy room, Yusuke Kobayashi was confused.

Unexpectedly, a sense of coldness had already climbed onto the backs of Chinatsu and Nakano Arisaki on the mountain like maggots on their tarsal bones.

Should I say he is worthy of Higashinoji?

Although Shanxia Chinatsu and Nakano Arisaki had already been mentally prepared, they also knew that Higashinoji had strong comic skills.

Likewise, they felt that they would not be too surprised.

But after the actual results came out, they both realized that they had thought too much.

It is obvious that "The Grudge" painted by Higashinoji was simply painted in black and white.

But the terrifying and gloomy world of "The Grudge" seemed to appear before their eyes.

The surrounding scenery of Higashino Studio is elongated.

When they came to their senses, they were already standing in the haunted house of Sabo Kayako.

The cold mansion, the room exuding chill, the shadows in the corners seem like someone is peeping

at the same time.

It was the rustling sound that came to my ears, like a "clucking, clucking, clucking" sound made when the throat was tightened by a rope.

An indescribable feeling of fear swept through the hearts of the two of them.

Yamayama Chinatsu and Nakano Arisaki looked at each other, and both of them saw the fear in each other's eyes.

Even the upper lip and the lower lip are already fighting.

But the most terrifying thing is undoubtedly the voice that suddenly came to my ears: "Huh? This isn't it."

When a person is concentrating on watching something scary, a sudden sound comes from his ears, which will undoubtedly startle him.

At least Chinatsu Yamayama and Arisa Nakano were really frightened - they really jumped up and screamed.

Hosokawa Koharu, who had just walked over from the other side, was startled by the actions of the two of them, and his face was confused - didn't I just come over and see the manga manuscript on the table?

Why do you two feel like you've seen a ghost?

Wait until both of them have calmed down a bit.

The leader, Shanxia Qianxia, ​​realized that she had just scared Hosokawa Koharu, who had just taken office.

It is said that there are three things a new official needs to do when taking office.

Shanxia Chinatsu has been acting calmly these days, fearing that Hosokawa Koharu's fire will directly burn her.

The result is now better.

She took all precautions, but she didn't expect that she would still run into this fire.

Shanxia Chinatsu said quickly: "Sorry, Editor-in-Chief Hosokawa, we..."

Before she could finish her words, Arisa Nakano, who was next to her, was already rubbing his head and said unhappily: "Who is it? It scared me so much. I really don't want to appear behind others."

Good guy!

Shanxia Qianxia felt bad when she heard this.

This Hosokawa Koharu is an old acquaintance of Higashinoji.

By saying this, aren't you offending Higashikata?

Chinatsu Yamayama made a painful decision and decided to 'sell friends for glory' and draw a clear line with Nakano Arisa, but before she could speak, she was interrupted by Nakano Arisa's next sentence.

"What's wrong? Senior Shanshan? You seem to be looking a little bad."

"Well"

Mountain Chinatsu looked at Nakano Arisa with a stupid look on her face, and she almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

no

You definitely did this on purpose, right?

Mountain Chinatsu really wanted to vomit blood. She spurted out a mouthful of blood to kill Nakano Arisaki, and then found a place to hang herself. What a cruel person!

She was engaged in a crazy psychological struggle here, but Hosokawa Koharu on the other side didn't pay much attention.

Her status had never been high when she was at Tomishima Publishing House. Even when she came to Higashino Studio and became the editor-in-chief, her concept did not change for a while.

Therefore, Hosokawa Koharu was not angry, but asked curiously: "Is this the original drawing drawn by Mr. Higashino?"

Every manga author has his own style, but Higashinoji is different.

After he draws a comic, his style will change a lot.

But looking at the brush strokes, Hosokawa Koharu, the editor who has been responsible for Higashinoji's works for three years, can still easily see what the other party has drawn.

She just glanced at it twice and became immersed in the cursed world constructed by Higashino.

After she finished reading it, she was so frightened that her heart was pounding.

At the same time, she couldn't help but sigh.

Higashinoji's basic skills are much better than those in "Midnight Ring".

The significant gap can be seen from the comic "The Grudge" of the same type.

However, Hosokawa Koharu can also see that this is just a demonstration comic drawn by Higashinoji for newcomers.

Because Higashinoji's drawings are so up to standard, it doesn't have the same casual feeling as when he draws comics by himself.

Seeing this, Hosokawa Koharu raised his head and glanced at Nakano Arisa and Yamayama Chinatsu: "I heard that Mr. Higashino seems to be cultivating a manga author who can take over Higashi Manga."

"That's right! It's me!"

Nakano Arisa stood up without hesitation and patted his chest.

"Yeah?"

Hosokawa Koharu took a look at Inano Arisaki and found that this girl with a single ponytail was quite cute.

So she showed a friendly smile: "Come on, don't be ashamed of Teacher Higashino's hard work in training."

Don’t be ashamed of Teacher Higashino’s training.

Nakano Arisa couldn't help scratching his head after hearing this.

She is born with a straightforward attitude, or to put it more clearly, she is a straightforward person who takes everything straight.

Hosokawa Koharu suddenly jumped out and startled me. Instead of saying anything, he actually lectured me - can I bear this? !

Nakano Arisaki feels that except for her 'mentor' Tonoji who can teach her, no one else has the qualifications to teach her.

She was so naive that she immediately raised her head and said, "I will definitely not let Mr. Higashino down, but why are you trying to teach me? Do you understand comics?"

As soon as he said this, Chinatsu, who was standing next to him, had to admire Nakano Arisa, as if he was looking at an alien.

Although they spent a lot of time together, she had already come to understand Nakano Arisa's straightforward character.

But she didn't expect this guy to be so straight.

Shanxia Chinatsu just wanted to apologize on behalf of Nakano Arisa.

But unexpectedly, Hosokawa Koharu on the other side actually smiled and apologized first: "Well, that's true. I didn't think carefully. I'm very sorry."

Well--

Should I say that I am truly an acquaintance of Mr. Higashino?

You are so well-mannered!

Chinatsu Yamayama sighed inwardly, and while trying to prevent Arisa Nakano from saying the wrong thing again, she simply said: "I'm sorry, Chief Editor Hosokawa, you must have something to do, right? You go and do your thing, here. I can handle things.”

Hosokawa Koharu obviously didn't care, just nodded with a smile, and left with the form.

This made Shanxia Qianxia let out a heavy breath and finally felt relieved.

Arisa Nakano glared at Nakano behind him: "You idiot! Do you know that Editor-in-Chief Hosokawa is an acquaintance of Mr. Higashino? What were you trying to do just now?"

"I" faced Chinatsu on the mountain, and Nakano Arisa couldn't be fierce anymore, and seemed hesitant and aggrieved.

After all, Chinatsu Yamayama has been teaching her how to draw, and he is a senior she respects very much.

Although she is a naive person, she does not dare to be rude to her respected ‘senior’.

"Remember to apologize to Editor-in-Chief Hosokawa."

Chinatsu Yamayama reminds Nakano Yusaki.

"Why--?"

Nakano Arisa made a sound.

"What are you talking about? It's not shameful to apologize."

Yamayama Chinatsu pinched Nakano Arisaki’s nose and said:

"That is an editor from Tomishima Publishing House. She is the only female editor who has the most hope of becoming the editor-in-chief of Tomishima Publishing House's "Heshi" magazine in recent years. Of course she knows comics very well. In terms of professionalism, even Mr. Higashino It’s not necessarily better than the other person.”

"Ah? Is that so?"

Nakano Yusaki, who looked reluctant just now, looked up in surprise.

"Yeah. That's why I asked you to apologize quickly. Wait, what are you going to do?"

Shanxia Chinatsu glanced at Nakano Arisaki in surprise as she quickly got up and ran away.

"I'm going to apologize! And I'm going to ask her about the comics."

Nakano Arisa replied matter-of-factly, and accelerated towards Hosokawa Koharu's office area.

Seeing the other party's hurried appearance, Shanxia Qianxia was speechless.

"You...are really a chameleon!"

"That's different." Nakano Arisa trotted out with the manuscript of "The Grudge" by Higashino Tsukasa: "I didn't know Editor-in-Chief Hosokawa was really capable just now, but I know now. Of course I have to apologize for my rudeness. .”

Yes.

Nakano Arisa's idea is simple.

At first, she felt that Hosokawa Koharu had no ability and was preaching, simply pretending to understand. Of course she was angry, after all, she had worked so hard. To actually have to be lectured by someone who doesn't understand anything.

But now, she knows that the other person understands comics very well, and may have more knowledge about comics than Higashino Tsukasa, so of course she has to apologize.

After all, the other party is better than you.

She ran out quickly.

Seeing that, Shanxia Qianxia was speechless.

At this time, she finally understood why Nakano Arisaki had made such rapid progress.

He has talent, but he also works hard and never misses an opportunity. Although he does have some personality problems.

but

It's still very impressive, and he really belongs to the type that deserves success.

She sighed, and also felt that Higashinoji looked at people really well.

It was obvious that Higashinoji didn't know what Shanxia Chinatsu was thinking.

When he came back from an outing, he didn't see Arisa Nakano, so he asked Chinatsu Yamayama as usual.

After getting the answer that Arisa Nakano went to Koharu Hosokawa to learn about comics, Higashinoji didn't care anymore.

After all, Hosokawa Koharu has a very strict attitude towards comics. If Nakano Arisaki goes to ask Hosokawa Koharu for advice, then he really doesn’t need to care too much.

He just continued to draw the unfinished "Naoki Hansawa", also waiting for follow-up news from Higashino Comics.

But what makes Higashinoji regretful is that it seems to be exactly what was reported on TV programs, the Internet, and newspapers and magazines.

It seems that it is really difficult for Higashino Comics to make a comeback.

These comments made Osawa Akiyoshi, who initially had confidence in Higashino Comics, somewhat doubt his own judgment.

Is this really the end of Higashino Manga?

Isn't this situation too difficult?

This difficult situation continued until Sunday of this week.

"Huh!" Hosokawa Koharu, who was getting ready to work, rubbed his eyes and yawned lazily.

Judging from the look on her face that still couldn't cover up the dark circles under her eyes, Hosokawa Koharu was very tired now.

It's really tiring.

Because in the past few days, in addition to dealing with Nakano Arisa's questions, she also had to be distracted by reviewing the manuscripts uploaded on Higashino Comics.

The status of new registered users of Higashino Comics is not good, but it is very stable. The number basically stays at more than a thousand every day.

However, this is the situation after the P station has been promoted, so it is of little reference value.

Hosokawa Koharu estimates that once pixiv stops promoting it, the number of users on Higashino Comics will drop sharply.

Although there are more and more comic manuscripts submitted in the original area.

But according to her professional vision, she could not find a few comics that could meet the standards for signing a contract with Higashino Comics.

The increase in work and the discussions from the outside world these days really made her physically and mentally exhausted.

"I hope I can find some good seeds and other good news today."

Hosokawa Koharu opened the backstage of Higashino Comics with ease and glanced at it casually.

Then

"This is.?"

Hosokawa Koharu looked at the data on the form and couldn't help but open his mouth wide with an expression of surprise.

"Yesterday, there were 2,334 new user registrations, and the number of paying users increased by 926."

Hosokawa Koharu was indeed shocked.

You must know that she has become accustomed to the data of more than a thousand new user registrations every day these days.

This suddenly doubled, and the number of paying people increased by 926.

It was as if aliens descended from the sky, and their numbers suddenly increased by such a large amount.

"Is it possible that Teacher Higashino has found a new propaganda method?"

Hosokawa Koharu has been in the workplace for a long time, and can be regarded as a veteran who has been on the battlefield for a long time.

Her brain was hot for a few minutes before she calmed down and began to analyze the reasons for this situation.

The biggest possibility is that Higashino has found a new way to promote it.

Not only p-site promotion, but also traditional promotion methods such as television and newspapers.

"That should be it, right?" Looking at the data of more than 2,300 users, Hosokawa Koharu murmured to himself.

It's like saying Cao Cao, Cao Cao will arrive.

One second, Hosokawa Koharu was still chanting Higashinoji's name, and the next second Higashinoji opened the door and walked in.

This is considered a habit of Higashinoji.

Before going to work every day, I come here to take a look at the data of Higashino Comics.

Hosokawa Koharu was not surprised either.

She printed out the data form, stood up and handed it to Higashinoji and said, "Teacher Higashino, have you found any new promotion methods?"

"New promotion method? What is that?"

Higashinoji came in because he wanted to see the data of Higashino Comics today. Suddenly, after hearing what Hosokawa Koharu said, he gave an unclear answer.

"Huh? But today's data"

Seeing Higashinoji's seemingly unaware look, Hosokawa Koharu was also stunned.

Not looking for a new promotion?

In other words, Dongye Comics has achieved more than 2,300 user registrations based on its own quality?

this.

Hosokawa Koharu opened his mouth.

Could it be that Tono Manga is finally starting to rise?

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