A middle school cartoonist

"While giving people endless hope, it also brings endless despair... Is this the so-called destiny?" After stopping his cathartic laughter, Takahashi Cheng looked at the sky and said in a melancholy tone. !

Although he had vaguely guessed that this would be the result, after truly confirming that Jinghe River was not the same existence as himself, Takahashi Makoto still seemed a little disappointed... Although this kind of loss only lasted for a moment, it still made him feel a little disappointed. The atmosphere in the room became quite depressing!

If it were Makoto Takahashi who had just come to this world, he might have gone berserk after this stimulation... But after all, Makoto Takahashi has been living in this world for many years, and even has a family built by his wife and children. [Family bond], so whether it’s melancholy or confused, it only lasts for a moment!

"Ruko, this is a very good comic..." Makoto Takahashi exited the melancholy [Reflection on Life] mode and began to say to Jinghe who looked expectant, "Your soul, your will... I can already feel it from the comics you’ve completed!”

"..." He didn't interrupt rashly, because Jinghe knew that Takahashi Makoto hadn't finished speaking yet!

"Human beings are creatures that are easily corrupted. Human beings who have been indulged in darkness for a long time can easily lose their way forward, and may even become cynical or despairing and confused because of it... But they want to break free from it. It's quite difficult to come out!" Makoto Takahashi praised Jing Hehe unstintingly while flipping through the comics in his hand, "But you did it this time, Ryuko! I can feel that you are no longer like when you first came here, with the cold rain falling in your heart and your soul lost in the darkness... This is really an amazing thing!"

Yoshida has finished reading the follow-up content completed by Makoto Takahashi. Although he is the editor in charge of reviewing the manga, he does not rashly intervene in the conversation between Makoto Takahashi and Shizukawa at this moment...except because he is concerned about Makoto Takahashi's follow-up content of the manga. In addition to the surprise caused by the accurate guess, Yoshida, who was planning to remain silent and cold-hearted to the end, also wanted to verify the guess that he already had a vague answer to!

"Ruko, I don't want you to give up the darkness in your heart, because this is simply impossible to do, and it is also something I don't want to happen!" Makoto Takahashi placed the manga manuscript on Jinghe River. In front of him, the playful and informal look on his face disappeared, replaced by a serious and serious look that made Yoshida feel inconsistent, "Because that means you are escaping! It means you are denying the life you have experienced over the years! People can be cowardly, incompetent, or lack the courage to face the darkness in their hearts... But no matter how difficult the situation is, you cannot choose to escape, because if you choose to escape the first time, there will be a second time! Three times... when escaping has become your habit, it is also the moment when your soul is forever sealed in darkness and can no longer be redeemed! "

Is there something wrong with my ears, or is everything happening now just an illusion... After hearing Makoto Takahashi speak like this, the corners of Yoshida's mouth began to twitch violently, and his eyes looked at Makoto Takahashi so weird and weird. !

That middle-class cartoonist who is immersed in his own world all day long, actually educates Jinghe in a serious manner? That devil in white coat, whose bad taste has reached the realm of "ghost animal", actually persuades Jing Hehe to live a brave and active life? Makoto Takahashi, who thinks and behaves differently from ordinary people, actually uses normal human communication modes to communicate happily with Shizuka?

Long live! Oh my God! This kind of thing that once only appeared in dreams actually happens in reality?

Just when Yoshida was about to complain, he felt a chill! Then……

"Although you didn't use the [Mind Reading] skill...but my beloved cat, when you were fantasizing about things about me, you must have had the consciousness to look death in the eye, right?" who was talking to Jinghe He. Takahashi Makoto suddenly drew his sword at a speed that was imperceptible to the naked eye... impartially, the tip of the sword hit Yoshida's throat! "Because there are more interesting things that need to be done today, so... hum! My beloved cat, be glad that you saved a small life!"

Shizukawa chose to completely ignore Yoshida's look for help... Putting aside other reasons, the first thing Shizukawa understood after becoming Makoto Takahashi's assistant was this: when a middle-class manga artist held a magic sword. , never make any rebellious words or deeds that may cause hostility!

"The decadent imperial capital depicted in the comics is just like the world we live in, which is already full of despair! In a world dominated by dirty adults, it seems that there is no hope left..." In order to Keeping Yoshida in the [Technical and Silent] state for a long time, Makoto Takahashi did not lower his hand holding the sword... Therefore, the scene at this moment really looks like Makoto Takahashi who has a hostage and is confronting Shizukawa. ! "So Liuzi, living in this dark and desperate world, you may have thought about escaping from this life in extreme ways... But now, from your comics, I feel the meaning of [Hope] exists! And that hope comes from your decision to bear the darkness in your heart and move forward, and from your soul that has become strong enough!"

"Hope...?" Maybe...that's really the case!

Although both Yoshida and other assistants have told themselves directly or implicitly that whenever Takahashi Makoto enters [serious nonsense], it will become more difficult to communicate than usual... But until Today, Jinghe truly understood that it was not that Makoto Takahashi in that state was difficult to communicate, but that it was because Makoto Takahashi had reached the pinnacle of [seeing through the essence of all things]!

In the whole twisted world like hell, there is still a glimmer of hope and light! Although it is basically an impossible task to dispel the darkness that pervades the entire world with just this tiny glimmer of hope and this faint light... But it is better than immersing yourself in the darkness and giving up. Is it better to abandon all hope and abandon all light?

Just like the seeds of plants, they have not given up their desire and yearning for sunlight because they are buried deep in the soil. Human beings have not given up the opportunity to struggle because the world is full of darkness and distortion...

So, what needs to be done is not to escape...

Instead, he carries the darkness in his heart that scares him and moves forward...

Maybe the road ahead is full of thorns, maybe the road ahead is difficult and dangerous, maybe you will encounter many sad and sad experiences in the process of moving forward, maybe you will suffer unbearable pain in your body and soul in the process of moving forward...

But even so, as long as you grit your teeth and move forward with all your strength, you will always encounter light and hope!

The plot of comics is like this, and so is life!

Perhaps it is because of understanding this truth, or perhaps it is because of having this awareness, that Jing Hehe was able to create this comic, called "Zhan!" The comic "Red Eyes of Red"!

"Then Shizuka-kun, if possible, I will submit this manga to the serialization meeting!" Yoshida, who had been banned from speaking, regained his freedom, despite being full of anger towards Makoto Takahashi, However, as a qualified and conscientious editor, I still put my work first! "Although this style of comics is not very suitable for the weekly Shonen Jumk... but if it is serialized in a monthly magazine, there should be no problem!"

"Monthly...?" After hearing this, Jinghe looked at Makoto Takahashi, who was also waiting for his answer, and fell into a brief silence!

"Although I am not the editor-in-chief of the monthly magazine, because of someone..." At this point, Yoshida quietly turned his head and looked at Makoto Takahashi beside him, and then pretended to be nonchalant and continued, " I also have the right to recommend and submit manga manuscripts to the monthly magazine...but unfortunately, I will not be able to become your editor-in-chief in the future, Jinghe-kun!"

"Mr. Yoshida, if my manga passes the serialization meeting..." Shizukawa looked at Makoto Takahashi and asked hesitantly, "Will it be serialized starting from the next monthly issue?"

"Of course! Because Cheng's "CLANNAD" is so popular, the monthly magazine has cut off three comics of the same type in succession. Now the monthly magazine is worried about not having suitable comic manuscripts!" Looking in the mirror Come on, Yoshida! Your expression at this time, especially that smile... is exactly the same as those who specialize in seducing little loli girls!

"Oh? My Familiar Cat, are you saying that this manga by Ruuko will be serialized in the next monthly issue?" Makoto Takahashi suddenly laughed expectantly and patted Shizuka with his hand. on the shoulder, "That's really great! Liuzi, hurry up and enter the serialization, and then have a brutal fight in the monthly magazine... er, no, let's have an upright showdown in the monthly magazine!"

"..." Yoshida and Jinghe fell silent at the same time!

The reason why the two of them were silent was not because of the broken smile on Takahashi Makoto's face when he spilled the beans before, but because of the obvious look on the face of a certain second-level cartoonist after he finished speaking [Finally appeared The look of a new toy that can be bullied and crushed at will!]!

"Well, um, Mr. Yoshida... If possible, I hope to help the Phoenix Academy teacher complete the comic "CLANNAD" before starting the serialization of this comic!" Jinghe, who came back to his senses first, immediately While hesitatingly choosing to reject the opportunity, he also did not forget to convey a hidden message to Yoshida with his eyes!

"Yes, that's right! After all, Jing-kun, you still have to assist Cheng to complete the comic "CLANNAD". If you start a new serial, you will be too busy!" It seemed that he received it smoothly! The message conveyed by Shizuo Hehe and Yoshida’s choice of Shizuhe Hehe to refuse serialization did not show the [retention and persuasion] attitude that a responsible editor should show!

"Hey! Have you been seen through?" Takahashi Makoto muttered with some resentment, and immediately began to drive Yoshida away with a bad attitude, "Hey, my cat is my companion, next I and Ryuko will start to complete the manga manuscript. It’s time! So... it’s time for you to exit!”

"Hey! I still need to discuss the details of the manga with Shizuka-kun..." Yoshida tried to protest, but...

"The pitiable shadow that is confused by the darkness, the soul that hurts, despises others, and is addicted to sin... Do you want to die once?" Takahashi Makoto pulled up the white coat on his body and said to Yoshida with a smile!