Tokyo life starting with painting

At this time, in Class D of the first year, Konoe Ryoka and three others were sitting and waiting for Higashinoji to come over.

"Hey, what do you think Higashino wants to do?" Fujiwara Aoi asked the two best friends.

After all, it was an agreement with Higashinoji, so she didn't regret leaving.

But she couldn't figure out why Touyesi suddenly came to the three of them.

"Ah? Isn't it just to draw new comics?" Yumi Takahashi didn't quite understand what Fujiwara Aoi said, and replied cheerfully: "You can have new comics to read, and you can eat and drink for free. How do you think about that?" "

"You just know how to eat and drink!" Fujiwara Aoi reached out and patted Takahashi Yumi on the head: "I mean, why does Higashino suddenly want to draw a new comic, but serializing it in a weekly is already very difficult, right? He also has to open two books. Isn’t it more difficult?”

"Yes, this is indeed strange." Takahashi Yumi also showed an expression of incomprehension after hearing this.

As long as the serialization of "Midnight Ring" is maintained, Higashinoji should logically have no worries about food and clothing. Why does he continue to open a new comic instead?

You must know that there are many examples of comics authors who have failed in their transformation and become unable to recover, because readers have already formed an "inherent impression" of the comics you drew.

So when you transform, they will only find it awkward.

"Lianghua, what do you think? Could it be that Mr. Higashino likes you, so he just made an excuse?"

Takahashi Yumi asked Konoe Ryoka openly.

"Huh? Huh? I, I don't think so." Konoe Ryoka replied in a low voice: "And I was also very surprised that Higashino-san painted two oil paintings for the Youth Art Prize by himself. He said that he was participating in the adult category at the same time. In the competition with the student group yesterday, I also agreed to President Kijo’s invitation to create vertical calligraphy and sculpture exhibits for the Kitajuku Art Festival.”

She held her chin with her hand, thinking deeply, and finally couldn't help but muttered: "Why is he so powerful?"

"Huh? Painting two oil paintings at the same time? And also assisting the student union in making vertical paintings and sculpture exhibits?"

Takahashi Yumi and Fujiwara Aoi looked at each other, both of them were so surprised that they were speechless.

Although they don't understand oil painting, they still know common sense that an oil painting can't be taken down in less than ten days and a half. At the same time, they have to take care of comics, and then they have to study sculpture and calligraphy.

"Really talented."

Fujiwara Aoi bit her thumb, and it took a long time before she reluctantly admitted this fact.

"But why is he so tired and still drawing new comics?" Takahashi Yumi still didn't understand.

"It's probably because Higashino-san's family is short of money. The family situation of Higashino-san has been rumored a while ago." Konoe Ryoka explained from the side.

Higashinoji's family situation?

Only then did Fujiwara Aoi and the others think of the incident about Higashinoji that had been widely spread in the school.

It seems that something happened to his family. Not only his parents died, but his biological sister also became mentally disturbed.

"" Yumi Takahashi, Aoi Fujiwara.

It was rare that the two of them didn't argue about something.

After all, if this kind of thing happened to them, they would probably collapse a long time ago, and they would still be like Higashinoji, who stays cheerful and optimistic every day.

Just when they were relatively speechless, Tonoji's voice suddenly sounded: "Fujiwara-san, how are you preparing? It's almost time to leave."

"Uh, ok, are you ready? It's almost done. You can leave now."

Fujiwara Aoi had just heard about Higashinoji, but she didn't expect the real owner to come so soon, so her actions seemed a bit unnatural.

"Huh? What's wrong with you? Is there any inconvenience?"

Higashinoji was keenly aware of the unnaturalness in the air and asked with a smile.

"No, it's nothing, let's go." Fujiwara Aoi thought it would be better to treat Higashinoji as usual. After all, the other party probably didn't want him and others to know about his family affairs.

As a result, before she could finish thinking about it, Takahashi Yumi had already stood up and took out her wallet with a look of disappointment on her face, trying to stuff it into Higashinoji's hand: "Teacher Higashino, you must be short of money. Come on, I can give you any pocket money you have." You, you must not force yourself."

This sudden move not only made Aoi Fujiwara open her mouth and cover her head, but even Tonoji was stunned.

what happened? Why do you suddenly treat me like a beggar?

He was originally a two-foot-old monk who couldn't figure it out, but with Konoe Ryoka's explanation, he finally understood what happened.

"So that's what happened."

Higashinoji, who led Fujiwara Aoi and the others out of Kitajuku, smiled and shook his head: "But thank you for your concern. My sister and I are living a good life now. Drawing new comics is not mainly for money. You can think of it as improving myself. It’s a means.”

At the same time, he also sighed a little.

Sure enough, birds of a feather flock together and people flock together.

Konoe Ryoka is a very kind girl, so the friends around her are also very kind.

From their eyes, Higashinoji did not feel the superiority or sympathy in the eyes of other students, but only a hint of concern.

That's enough.

Too much concern turns into sympathy, and too much sympathy will only make people more uncomfortable.

This feeling of neither heavy nor light is just right.

"Instead of worrying about that kind of thing, you might as well recommend your favorite street restaurant to me." Tonoji waved his hand: "Of course, what I said before still counts, I'm treating you."

"Ah?" After hearing Higashinoji's words, Fujiwara Aoi coughed twice, and deliberately approached Higashinoji to lower her voice: "Higashino-kun, I don't object to your treat, but I have to tell you something."

"What's up?"

"Lianghua is very good at eating."

Fujiwara Aoi whispered, while looking at Konoe Ryoka who was walking beside Takahashi Yumi and remained silent.

Very edible?

Higashinoji thought to himself, how much more could Konoe Ryoka eat? A little girl at this age can only eat two or three bowls, right? Is it possible that I can still eat two or three bowls?

Apart from anything else, Higashinoji felt that there was no problem at all raising a Konoe Ryoka.

So he smiled and replied to Fujiwara Aoi: "It's okay. I told you I would treat you. Just order what you want to eat."

"It's not Higashino-kun, you don't understand the seriousness of the matter at all, you"

"Don't worry, it's okay."

Tonoji smiled and waved his hand, indicating that it was not a big problem.

"Really?" Fujiwara Aoi looked at Konoe Ryoka worriedly and then said nothing.

After all, if I say any more, it will be a bit like discrediting my friend.

She shut her mouth and followed Konoe Ryoka who led the way.

After riding for a few stops, Higashinoji, Fujiwara Aoi and the others got off at Toshima Ward.

Then came walking.

After walking for about ten minutes, Konoe Ryoka took Higashinoji and the others to a residential commercial street in Toshima District.

This place belongs to that kind of old commercial street. There are many Japanese old wooden confectionery houses. Some of the confectionery houses have particularly retro model gashapon machines next to them. Each twist is 50 yen. kind of.

At the same time, there is a whole street of wine houses inside

This is a street that feels very retro and down-to-earth.

There are dilapidated signs on both sides, retro navy blue door curtains, erected telephone poles, and intricate wires overhead.

There is no luxurious scene like Tokyo outside, everything here is full of the atmosphere of real life in Tokyo.

Unlike those glossy-looking chain restaurants in Japan, here you seem to be able to really taste the taste of Japanese local cuisine.

“The food here is really delicious.”

Konoe Ryoka and Higashinoji stopped at a restaurant called ‘Washokutei’.

For some reason, Higashinoji seemed to vaguely feel that Konoe Ryoka's eyes were shining a little.

I recommend a book, "Conservation of Character" by Mr. Tianji Bai

People's luck is not static, it has its peaks and troughs. Conservation of character, as the name suggests, means you can accumulate your luck and then release it when needed. Thus, the surreal daily life of joy begins.