Tokyo life starting with painting

Chihaya Higashino, wearing the uniform of Kitajuku, is actually a sight to behold on the road.

The white calves were hidden under the mid-length skirt, leaving only a tender part exposed.

Although her long black and silky hair did not reach her waist, it had reached below her shoulders and was trimmed very neatly.

Coupled with the good genes inherited from the Higashino family, she has a pink face and regular facial features. For a girl like her, no matter who sees her, she will give a thumbs up and say, "What a beautiful girl!" ’

And just like this 'landscape', there is something vaguely wrong with his current expression.

Because she didn't expect that Higashinoji would actually go out and follow her in the direction of Kita Gym.

I originally thought Higashinoji was joking.

Chihaya Higashino touched her head, and all she could think about was surpassing her younger brother, and then she would slap him in the face with a lot of money.

Next to her, Higashinoji's attitude was completely different.

Should I say that I looked at the problem from a different angle?

It's also possible that Yano Ryuichi's words pushed Higashinoji's feelings forward.

Higashinoji looked at the students around him who were also wearing the uniforms of the North School, and raised his eyebrows. He felt that everything in front of him was strange for some reason.

Yes.

There is a sense of novelty.

He glanced to the left and then to the right.

And just when Higashino felt strange.

Some of the students from Kokuijuku apparently discovered him as well.

After all, Higashinoji's appearance is outstanding everywhere.

And now in Kitajuku High School, the name Higashinoji is legendary.

Basically every morning meeting in the school or any school meeting, Ryuichi Yoshimine would mention his name.

Every now and then, it’s like, ‘Your senior, Higashinoji, who is in the third year of high school, also studied here for a long time.’ In short, it’s a lot of words. I wish I could just take out Higashinoji’s photo and make it into a mug shot and post it directly outside the school.

Then there are a lot of scary qualifications.

When he was a freshman in high school, he won the double gold medal at the Tokyo Youth Art Awards, breaking a record that had been held for decades. Later, he won the Grand Prize from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the gold medal from the Art Creation Grand Prize jointly held by the five major art academies in Tokyo, Japan.

There are also "Unnatural Death" and "Naoki Hansawa".

The combination of these various qualifications makes the name Higashinoji even more legendary.

Not to mention that Higashinoji didn’t appear much in Kitajuku after he was promoted from the first year of high school to the second year of high school.

In addition, Higashinoji didn't appear much in Kitajuku after he became a sophomore in high school.

Therefore, the story of this young senior Higashino is still circulated throughout the Kita Gym.

But who knew that we could bump into Higashinoji right here at this time?

Chihaya Higashino is indeed beautiful, but compared to a walking 'legendary' figure, she still lacks a little weight.

Whispers arose.

Most people were discussing in low voices.

Basically it's 'Is that Higashinoji? Is it really me? ’

‘She is really good-looking, but she doesn’t look much different from us. ’

In short, there were various discussions, mainly surrounding Higashinoji's appearance.

After all, although the saying goes that appearance is not important, in this society, most people look at the face first, and then see whether the person has a beautiful soul.

Chihaya Higashino, who was standing next to Higashinoji, felt uncomfortable with these looks.

Although all eyes were directed at Higashinoji, he just wasn't used to it.

Higashino Chihaya thought so and couldn't help but take a peek at his brother's face.

Then she realized that Higashinoji's expression was as usual, not much changed.

This made her a little surprised: "Asi, don't you feel uncomfortable? So many people are staring at us."

"I'm used to it when I'm running around outside school."

Higashinoji turned back indifferently and smiled: "Speaking of running around outside, it reminds me of the time when I drew "Midnight Bell". At that time, Chihaya-san hadn't recovered yet. It was really hard to draw comics at the beginning. of."

All beginnings are hard.

When he first came into contact with comics, it was not too difficult for Higashino, a professional painter.

From the comic pen to the original paper for drawing comics, he needs to adapt to all these.

Not to mention the small ways of arranging places such as storyboards and monologues.

It's really hard work.

But now I'm over it.

Higashinoji was thinking about the bitterness and sweetness here, while Higashino Chihaya next to him was stunned when he heard his words, looking at him with wide eyes.

As she watched, her big crystal clear eyes couldn't help but burst into tears.

This left Higashino, who was still remembering the bitterness and thinking about the sweetness, a bit baffled.

no

We were talking and laughing just now.

Why did you suddenly show such an expression?

Higashikata didn't quite understand, but he quickly comforted him.

At the same time, he also learned from Higashino Chihaya the reason why she cried.

Chihaya Higashino is a very emotional little girl.

It can be seen from her previous behaviors that she likes her brother very much.

But at this time, listening to Higashinoji talking about the past, she felt only guilty.

In her opinion, she had been crazy and stupid for more than a year, which was not only a waste of her youth, but also a waste of Higashinoji's youth.

Think about it.

She understands everything at home and spends every day in a daze, while her younger brother has to study comics hard and think about how to support himself.

Is it so easy to make money in Tokyo?

Higashino Chihaya felt that his brother must have suffered a lot of grievances, and received many eye rolls and scoldings from many editors, and finally got to where he is today.

Didn't you even feel other people's eyes without looking at him?

It's probably because life has smoothed away the edges of the shy Higashikata before - to be more serious, Higashinoji has lost his youth!

The more he thought about it, the more Chihaya Higashino felt that he was sorry for his brother, and wished he could go out to work now to repay his brother for taking care of him for a year.

What she said made Touyesi pause, and then became a little funny.

What is this all about?

It is true that I encountered a lot of troubles while painting "Midnight Ring", but it was not to the level that Chihaya Higashino said.

As for being beaten and scolded, this is even more impossible.

How could Higashinoji be scolded and beaten when he submitted his article via email?

and lose youth.

Higashinoji doesn't want to say anything anymore. He is a time traveler and has an adult mentality. If you really let him do some stupid youthful things like a high school or junior high school student, then he will feel suffocated and panicked.

He coaxed Higashino Chihaya into good health, and this prevented the rumor that "Higashino-senpai made his ex-girlfriend cry just after showing up at school" from spreading.

But don't find it difficult to spread rumors around the school.

You must know that a high school in Japan only has one or two hundred students in its entire grade, which translates into only six or seven hundred students in the entire school.

This circle is very small, so even a small thing can be spread everywhere.

After finally comforting Higashino Chihaya, Higashinoji separated from him at the shoe cabinet on the first floor.

This semester, Chihaya Higashino is in the same class as Konoe Ryoka and the others, and Higashino Tsukasa is in another class, which happens to be in the opposite direction to her.

"Oh, it turns out that it has already become like this."

Higashinoji looked outside as he walked.

In the past two years, the kiosk outside the Kita Gymnasium has changed. It seems that the shop owner reached an agreement with the school and set up the kiosk under the school in a large storage room that has not been used much.

Kita Yijuku is still the same Kita Yijuku.

Early in the morning, you can see male and female members of the kendo club and track and field club running in the morning.

This campus life looks pretty good.

Higashino took a cursory glance and was about to move on.

"Higashino-kun?"

A familiar voice came from the front, and Tonoji immediately smiled: "Hello, Principal Yoshimine."

In front of him was Ryuichi Yoshimine, whom he had not seen for a long time.

This principal can be said to be very high-spirited now.

Because of the golden name of Higashinoji, the admission rate of Kitajuku has risen sharply in recent years.

This gave him a much greater say when convening school board meetings.

Because of this reason, his favorability towards Higashinoji has skyrocketed.

When I saw Higashinoji, of course he came over cheerfully and shook hands with him enthusiastically: "Long time no see, Higashino-san."

After the two shook hands, Ryuichi Yoshimine asked again: "Do you want to take a walk around the school, Higashino-kun?"

The so-called obedience must be listened to.

When Ryuichi Yoshimine said this, it must be because he wanted to walk around the school with Higashinoji.

Higashikata did not hesitate and nodded with a smile: "I have this idea. If Principal Yoshimine doesn't find it troublesome, can you come with me?"

The two exchanged pleasantries for a few more words, and then Ryuichi Yoshimine took the lead and accompanied Higashinoji to visit the Kita Gym.

In fact, the changes in Kita Gymnasium are not big.

But according to Yoshimine Ryuichi, it seems that the admission rate has been very good in recent years, so he plans to build another stadium on the reserved land.

It should be completed next year after Higashinoji and his class graduate.

Hearing these words, Higashikata felt a sense of familiarity.

He was like this when he was in high school in China.

It seems that there are always a few schools that will expand the playground and add a few more basketball hoops when you are approaching graduation.

This is another kind of youth memory.

This made Higashino feel a little inexplicable.

But soon, he became a little funny again.

He is no longer a young man, and youth has nothing to do with him.

His current reaction completely fits the word 'pretentious'.

Compared to these

Higashinoji turned to look at Ryuichi Yoshimine.

Although the other party didn't say anything, Higashinoji could still tell at a glance that the other party probably had something he hoped he could help with.

Um.

Higashikata pondered for a while.

"Speaking of which, I will graduate next year. Principal Yoshimine, is there anything you need my help with?"

He turned around and asked Yoshimine Ryuichi.

Rather than asking the other party to ask for help later, it is better to say it yourself now.

Although it's just a matter of priority, doing so can take care of other people's faces and make them feel comfortable.

This is the case with Ryuichi Yoshimine now.

He was originally worried that it would be a bit abrupt to ask Higashino for help now that Higashinoji had become famous.

But Higashino suddenly said this, which made him feel very comfortable. He felt that he had done nothing wrong by giving the green light to Higashino's achievements in the past few years.

"I do have something I would like to ask Higashino-kun for help with."

Ryuichi Yoshimine smiled enthusiastically: "I want Higashino-san to draw a painting for Kita Yijuku before graduation. Of course, we are sincere enough."

draw?

And looking at Ryuichi Yoshimine like this, do you still want to buy it with money?

Higashinoji understood what the other party meant, smiled and waved his hand: "You don't have to be so polite, Principal Yoshimine, it's just a painting for my alma mater. I'm happy to do it."

To be honest, if this rumor spreads about asking for money to paint a picture for his alma mater, it will definitely not sound good.

There is no need for Higashinoji to ruin his reputation for that little money.

"Excuse me, Principal Yoshimine, are there any necessary theme requirements for this painting?" Higashinoji asked Yoshimine Ryuichi.

The scene is Kita Elementary School, so the next step is the theme requirement.

"Higashino-san, just feel free to express yourself."

Ryuichi Yoshimine still smiled.

Are you kidding? Higashinoji has promised to keep a painting, what else can he ask for?

"I understand. I'll think about it later."

Higashikata nodded and agreed to the request.

I will graduate in a few days, so it would be good to leave something here at Kita Gym.

Then the question comes

What do you want to draw?

Higashinoji said goodbye to Ryuichi Yoshimine and walked to his classroom.

When it comes to school, what comes to mind is youth and hard work.

What bitter tears after a struggle.

What is the blazing sunset in Koshien?

Youthful.

It is struggle and hard work.

Higashinoji really plans to start from this aspect, but he doesn't want to draw too cliché.

He was thinking all the way into the classroom, and then he was tapped on the shoulder, and the other person's voice sounded quite incredible: "Dongye? You guy, I haven't seen you for a long time."

Um?

Higashikata couldn't help but raise his head when he heard this voice.

Then he spotted the tall boy with short hair in front of him.

It turned out to be Houyuanzhong.

This male student is probably the only male student in the school that Higashinoji can talk to.

Because the Higashino family had encountered changes before, Goharazhong kept talking to him.

Higashinoji still has a good impression of this little boy - he even gave him a lot of Kumamon peripherals to give to his girlfriend, relatives and friends.

However, after he was promoted from the first year of high school to the second year of high school, he spent less time with Hou Yuanzhong.

Meeting an old friend unexpectedly, Higashinoji's mood improved a lot: "It turns out to be Gohara-kun, let's wait a while to reminisce about old times, and take a look at where my seat is."

There are usually about thirty people in a class in Japan. Although it is not many, it is a bit difficult to find your own space among these spaces.

Fortunately, Hou Yuanzhong spoke to him.

Otherwise, it would be really difficult for him to find his place.

"You guys, is this how you behave when you see your old friend?"

Goharachu was a little surprised that Higashinoji actually came to class, but after hearing what the other party said, he couldn't help but pat Higashinoji's chest.

But in the end, Hou Yuanzhong still pointed out the location to him.

In the last row of the third column.

Not the main character.

Thanks to Hellcat, Palm Devil, and a book friend whose name I can’t type in Japanese for the tip! Thank you so much!

Also, there is now a fan title event in the book review area. Book friends who want fan titles can reply under the post.