Full-time cartoonist.

Chapter 213 My Dream Is To Realize Your Dream

Higashino successfully graduated, and the ukiyo-e work called "Interlaced" was recognized by the instructors.

"It's a highly completed work."

They were actually a little surprised, thinking in their hearts that as long as they were done seriously, they would be passed by Higashino.

Unexpectedly, this busy cartoonist really took a long time to draw a graduation creation.

Looking at his dark circles, the teachers couldn't help smiling.

After the end, a 63-year-old professor Mr. Chunping came over.

In school, he always taught with a straight face, and in the art school, he still strictly required attendance.

"Tori Akino-kun, there is something I want to ask you."

Hearing his title, Higashino understood that it had something to do with his identity in the manga field.

"Teacher, you are polite, please speak."

"It's actually like this," the elderly professor was a little embarrassed, "My grandson likes "Slam Dunk" very much, and he always wants your autograph..."

Higashino agreed with all his heart.

Professor Chunping is very old-fashioned, asking for autographs from his students is for his most precious grandson.

After returning to the dormitory, hearing Higashino's description, Akemi Akimiya opened her mouth in surprise: "I really want to see the scene at that time, it's unimaginable."

"Grandpa always likes his grandson, next generation relatives," Higashino had an idea, "If Mr. Akimiya doesn't agree with you marrying me, then we'll marry my son."

"What are you talking about?" Akemi Akimiya punched Higashino angrily.

"Pfft." Dong Yexiang almost spat out a mouthful of old blood.

"I'm just joking." Higashino rubbed his chest and said softly.

"Sorry, I just reacted subconsciously." Akemi Akimiya approached Higashino's chest, touched her catkin, and asked carefully, "Do you feel uncomfortable?"

"Of course it's okay." Higashino hugged her and reluctantly said.

At this moment, the door of the living room opened, and Yoshii Sanjiu walked in. He looked up and saw Akemi Akimiya leaning against Higashino Higashi's arms, with a blush on her face, stroking Higashino Hibiki's chest.

At first glance, it seems that the lovers are loving each other.

"Sorry, I didn't come at the right time." Yoshii Shanjiu said embarrassingly.

He turned and left the living room.

Akemi Akimiya separated from Higashino Hibiki like an electric shock, her earrings turned red.

Higashino complained, "Really, this kid hasn't come to work for several days, and he disturbs me as soon as he comes in."

"Yoshii-kun seems to have something on his mind," Akemi Akimiya calmed down for a while, and said to Higashino: "I'm going to graduate soon, I don't know if he has decided on the job he wants to take."

Higashino suddenly realized, yes, they have already graduated.

Yoshii Yamajiu has been drawing manga for himself since he was in the third grade of high school, but five years later, he is not a student, but he has to go his own way.

Higashino walked out of the living room, and then out of the gate, and saw Yoshii Yamahisa leaning on the guardrail in the corridor.

The other party lowered his head, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Yoshii-kun, are you free?"

Yoshii-san was startled, he raised his head suddenly, "Higashi-kun, why did you come out?"

"I want to talk to you."

Higashino Hibiki was full of emotion.

Yoshii Yamahisa has always called himself "Higano". Compared with the identity of "Tori Akino Mirai", he is making friends with "Higashi Hibiki".

Being an assistant was his way of helping out as a friend, and his way of thanking himself when his father went bankrupt.

He is indeed a very good friend.

But how?

It's time to say goodbye.

"Thinking about it carefully, we have known each other since the first year of high school, and now we are both graduating from university, how time flies." Higashino sighed.

"Well," Yoshii Yamahisa smiled, "When I entered "Yoshihara-sou" in the first year of high school, I wanted to become good friends with Higashino-kun. "

"The friendly, humble and gentle Higashino-kun is the Higashino-kun that everyone likes."

That was the original owner Higashino Higashino, a beauty from all directions, who was friends with many people, cautiously interacted with them, and cautiously speculated on other people's moods.

It is indeed a spring breeze to become friends with such a person.

Yoshii Yamahisa continued: "Although your personality is different now, I still yearn for Higashino-kun who is working hard to pursue his dreams."

In the afternoon of this day, Yoshii Sanjiu revealed his heart, which was something he had suppressed in his heart for a long time.

"People around me, Ms. Asahina's dream is to become a supervisor, Nishimura-kun went to Hokkaido to study agriculture, Kitamoto-kun studied at the Faculty of Law at Todai University, not to mention Higashino-kun, who became a manga artist."

"It's just me, continuing the way out that my father found for me, and furthering my studies in the field of fine arts."

"I don't hate art, but I can't say I like it. Let me really find an industry I like, and there is no such thing."

"So I don't have dreams."

"Higashino-kun once asked me, "Is there anything you want to do?" My answer was - "No".

"Afterwards, I decided to look for targets while being an assistant."

"As a result, until today, the answer is still the same. I haven't found my dream."

"I was thinking, fulfilling Higashino-kun's dream is my dream."

"But sure enough, this sentence is to comfort myself."

He bowed his head in shame.

Higashino looked at him, blamed himself and apologized, "I'm sorry, Yoshii-kun."

"Soul of Chess", "Slam Dunk", and "[-] Centimeters Per Second" are all thanks to his presence.

Like myself, while drawing long serials and short comics, the assistants really worked very hard. For a period of time, there were no holidays for several weeks.

"Actually, there is nothing wrong with not having a dream. It is enough to live a good life and take care of your family."

"Thank you very much for your dedication for so long."

"But it's time to say goodbye, Yoshii-kun."

He has also graduated from university, so he can no longer continue to be an assistant.

Because Yoshii Sanjiu has no intention of developing in the field of comics.

So, you should look for a promising job.

"Yeah." Yoshii Shanjiu nodded, and he let out a long sigh, "Yes, it's time to say goodbye, and it's time for me to get out of my comfort zone."

……

Yoshii Yamahisa, who graduated, wanted to go to his own future, so Higashi Hibiki's studio held a farewell party for him.

Hearing this news, Eiichiro Oda actually put down his work and returned to the studio for the first time.

"Want to come to my side?" He asked excitedly.

After he started serializing himself, he understood the difficulty of being a cartoonist. It is a very happy thing to have a senior assistant to share the work.

And in terms of artistry and familiarity with manga work, Yoshii Yamahisa is better than him.

"I'll give you double salary."

Higashino stared at him with dead fish eyes, the banker's son, how short of your salary?

It's not impossible to double your salary.

This guy Oda is really whimsical.

Sure enough, Yoshii Sanhisa resolutely refused.

"It's too much, Kishimoto didn't agree to be my assistant, and now I'm the second most popular cartoonist in Jump anyway."

"One Piece" is indeed overtaking "Hunter x Hunter" now, and Oda's talent has been fully utilized.

But it won't be long before Oda will understand the horror of "Yu-Gi-Oh".

Except for Oda, everyone present has a cool personality.

Fortunately, with him here, it was finally lively.

Higashino answered the phone on the way, and Takahashi and Xi said they were going to visit.

Higashino made an appointment with him.

……

"Tanaka-san, I hope to see your work soon."

"Teacher Qiugong, thank you for your teaching over the years."

"As for Oda-kun, I have nothing to say."

Two hours later, after tidying up the living room, Higashino watched Yoshii Shanjiu leave, feeling a little disappointed in his heart.

After standing for a while, he returned to the dormitory, and Oda greeted him.

"What do you mean you have nothing to say to me?" Oda was puzzled.

Higashino Hibiki was speechless, "Didn't you say something to me?"

"You two must have said goodbye in private." Oda's eyes widened.

This is true.

So Higashino patted Oda on the shoulder, sighed, and expressed his pity for him.

"I..." Oda had nothing to say.

The dormitory doorbell rang.

"I'll come, I'll come." Oda stretched out his hands, and ran out cheerfully.

"Is that Mr. Akira Toriyama?" He asked expectantly.

"Sure enough not." Disappointed again.

This man is really "innocent".

……

Higashino walked to the gate.

"Editor Yahagi, Takahashi-sensei."

One is the editor of jump, and the other is Kazuki Takahashi.

The Yahagi editor Higashino had seen it in the "Dream Eater" animation, and was already the deputy editor-in-chief of Jump at that time.

"Dream Eater" is a manga work by Takeshi Obata and Tsugumi Oba, which tells the story of the two protagonists chasing the road of manga artists.

The editors in comics have prototypes in reality.

Kazuhiko Torishima and Shang Sasaki also played.

However, Higashino is not sure whether this editor Yahagi is the deputy editor-in-chief in the manga, or he may have the same surname.

But because of this, he firmly remembered the Yahagi editor.

"Eh? Mr. Akino Tori knows me." Yahagi was surprised, he lowered his head, "I'm sorry to bother you today."

In the jump editorial office, he heard that Takahashi and Nozomi were coming to visit Higashi Higashino, so he asked Takahashi and Nozomi to come along.

"It's okay," Higashino stretched out his hand, inviting the two of them to come in.

Takahashi and Nozomi notified Hibiki Higashino in advance, but unexpectedly they also brought an editor.

"I'll just say it at the door, I still have a lot of work," Takahashi and Xi handed over a package, "This is a "Yu-Gi-Oh" card made by Konami, thank you for your care for so long, I have benefited a lot. "

"Huh? "Yu-Gi-Oh" card! " Higashino Hibiki showed surprise, "Thank you, Mr. Takahashi, I have wanted to buy this for a long time. "

"It would be great if you liked this gift."

"Of course, whether it's entertainment or collection, it's the best gift I've received this year."

Takahashi and Nozomi said goodbye in satisfaction.

As for Yahagi, he wanted to ask Higashi Higashi for something.

Higashino invited him into the living room after changing the door at the entrance.

Oda followed Yahagi and sat down on the sofa.

Higashino brought coffee and put it in front of him and Yahagi.

"Teacher, where's mine?"

"I don't have a third hand, go make coffee yourself." Higashino looked at Oda and shook his head, then turned to Yahagi and said:
"Mr. Yahagi, please speak."

Oda left angrily.

"That's right," Yahagi cleared his throat, "There is a young man who has some talent, I would like to ask you to let him study here for a while."

Yahagi handed over a manuscript, the name of this short comic is "True Friends".

"This is a work he created in [-]," Yahagi said, "Please take a look and make a decision."

Higashino took it, took out the manuscript and looked at it.

I understand.

This Yahagi-san is very likely to be the future deputy editor-in-chief.

After all, this "True Friend" is the work of Masashi Kishimoto.

The appearance of the protagonist is Uzumaki Naruto, he is a mischievous villain, the elders decided to let him find a real friend, and the story triggered by this.

Compared with the "Robot" that Higashino saw back then, this "True Friend" has made great progress, and it already has the style of "Naruto".

It is a mature foundation.

Masashi Kishimoto has really improved a lot.

And this year is already 1999.

"It's very interesting," Higashino said after reading it, "There is a possibility of serialization."

"That's true," Yahagi said: "Kishimoto-kun is working hard towards serialization. I also decided to recommend the work "Naruto" to the editorial department, so as to enter the serialization meeting."

He valued Kishimoto a lot.

"Just one thing, Kishimoto-kun's knowledge of serial works is still very superficial, and the setting of the plot is also somewhat whimsical."

"I want him to adapt to the rhythm of serialization in advance and understand the way manga artists work. So, please, Mr. Akino Bird."

Yahagi lowered his head.

"Mr. Yahagi, you are too polite," Higashino helped him up, "It's nothing to worry about."

Yoshii Sanjiu has left, and he also lacks an assistant. Masashi Kishimoto will not stay for long, but it is just right as a turnaround.

After Yahagi left, Higashino was still thinking about it.

Adapt to the rhythm of cartoonists?It seems that Yahagi is very confident.

This editor, Mr., is very capable.

Masashi Kishimoto?Higashino Hibiki had also wanted to see him for a long time.

After all, he is a loyal reader of Naruto.

Higashino watched Hokage on TV when he was young.

From Zabuzhan and Bai, to Konoha's collapse plan.

It's a pity that the subsequent plot will not be broadcast on TV.

When Higashino learned about the follow-up plot of "Naruto", he was in high school.

At that time, his love for Hokage became less, and he always felt that the plot of "Shippuden" was not as good as when Class [-] was doing tasks.

While Higashino was thinking wildly, Oda came out with a cup of coffee. Seeing that Yahagi had already left, he asked in surprise, "Tori Akino-sensei, what is Editor Yahagi here for?"

Higashino replied casually: "He is here for the author Masashi Kishimoto who is responsible for him."

After that, he recounted the previous conversations one by one.

Oda froze.

"Damn Kishimoto! Why didn't you come to me?"

Higashino took Oda's coffee and sipped it, "Maybe it's because Kishimoto-kun trusts me more."

(End of this chapter)