A middle school cartoonist

"..."

Silence, this is the wonderful state that Yoshida and Eiji fell into when they left after reading the manga manuscript!

For Yoshida, this kind of experience is not the first time. After all, as the editor-in-chief of a middle-level cartoonist, he often encounters this kind of situation... It was serialized in the comic "Fate" not long ago. A similar situation also occurred when!

But for the curious new wife Eiji, this state of speechlessness and silence... is definitely rare!

Think about it, despite the declaration made by a certain chuuni manga, Yoshida, who carefully observed the first chapter of the manga, does not deny that some settings in the manga are indeed interesting, but let’s not talk about Takahashi Makoto’s arrogance Yi's declaration... After Yoshida compared it in his mind for a while, he came to a conclusion that he didn't want to admit but had to admit!

This comic called "Steins Gate" is the last comic serialized by a certain middle school cartoonist in a weekly magazine, but in terms of plot development and theme setting... it is far inferior to the previous one by a middle school cartoonist. Those works serialized by 2 cartoonists!

In short, if it is serialized according to the current standard of manga manuscripts... Judging from Yoshida's experience as the editor-in-chief of the weekly editorial side, it is very likely that this manga will be serialized due to the decline in popularity. And was forced to cut him in half!

If this really happens...

So the behavior of a middle-class cartoonist using this comic as the final work of his career... it is very likely... no, it will definitely become a stain on the career of cartoonist Makoto Takahashi!

Therefore, let Makoto Takahashi end his career as a cartoonist in a sad way... This kind of result, whether it is public or private, Yoshida said that he cannot accept it!

So... now we can only hope that Eiji Niizuma, a cartoonist with almost [predictive ability] in comics, can give Yoshida a reversal of judgment!

"Teacher Eiji Niizuma, can you say something for a moment?" Seeing Eiji Niizuma's somewhat abnormal state, Yoshida finally couldn't help but break the silence and asked Eiji Niizuma who had fallen into a "mysterious silence" since going out. Eiji said, "As for the content of the first chapter of that comic... do you think it is really as Cheng said before, that the content of the first chapter is both the beginning and the end?"

"Actually, I don't even know what to say!"

Eiji Niizuma's answer...it can be said that it was within Yoshida's expectation, but also beyond Yoshida's expectation!

Maybe... my expectations for Acheng are too high?

"Although I carefully read the manga manuscript three times, I only saw some confusing details... And you know Yoshida-san, right? The plot of the manga about Mr. Kumamoto of the Phoenix Academy is very difficult to guess! "Just when Yoshida was trying to find various excuses to start comforting himself, Eiji Niizuma said ambiguously, "What's more, it would be quite irrational to directly judge the quality of the entire comic based on the content of just a few words. ...Especially when the author of this comic is Mr. Ji Zhen from the Phoenix Academy!”

"Is it a slow-burning manga...?" Yoshida breathed a sigh of relief after speculating on the plot type of the manga. "If that's the case, maybe... Hey, Mr. Eiji Niizuma, what you just said There are some confusing details... which aspect are they about? "

"Hmm..." When he heard Yoshida's new wife Eiji, who was walking side by side with Yoshida, suddenly stopped, frowned and thought for a long time, and then said in a puzzled tone, "I just think the content of the first chapter... ...How can I put it...Although the character of the male protagonist is very interesting, in terms of plot development, it is really too ordinary!”

"Well, the plot is a bit too bland, but... the character of the male protagonist is interesting!? Haha..." Recalling the character of [Phoenix Academy Fierce] in the manga, Yoshida couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth, and reluctantly twitched from the corner of his mouth. There was laughter of unknown meaning, and he couldn't help but complain, "It doesn't matter that there is a Phoenix Academy murderer in reality, but now there is even one in the comics..."

"Eh? Don't you understand, Yoshida-san? Don't you think... no matter which Phoenix Academy murderer he is, he has a fascinating magical cuteness?" Eiji, the new wife who suddenly woke up excitedly, seemed to be interested in Yoshida was quite dissatisfied with his mocking and contemptuous attitude, "Whether it's the protagonist in the manga "Steins Gate" or the real-life Mr. Kouma from the Phoenix Academy... I find it very interesting to talk about it!"

Cute?

That kind of patient in the final stage of chuunibyou...what's so cute about him! ?

interesting?

That kind of guy whose bad taste is almost like that of a "ghost animal"... What's so interesting about this guy! ?

"...Now I finally know why that guy Cheng chose you, Mr. Eiji Niizuma, as his [ally]!" Is this the "resonance of souls between problematic cartoonists"?

"Hey, Yoshida-san, when is the next time you'll come to Phoenix Academy Kizuma-san to collect manga manuscripts?" Ignoring Yoshida's weird look at him, Niizuma Eiji suddenly changed the topic to [editor's working hours]! "If it's possible... I'd like to come and tell it together!"

"I have no problem with this, but Mr. Eiji Nizuma..." After hesitating for a moment, Yoshida agreed to Eiji Nizuma's request to go with him... Of course, as a minion of the weekly editor, Yoshida naturally did not want to delay Eiji Nizuma's work! "If I remember correctly, after you finish the manga "Fate", you will also serialize the next manga right after that? In terms of time... will you make it in time?"

"Really! I will definitely make it in time!" After answering confidently, Eiji Niizuma squinted his eyes and looked at Yoshida, boasting generously, "Yoshida-san... you are really a good person!"

"Uh... Niizuma-san, you are too kind!" Yoshida, who suddenly received a [Good Guy Card], was polite and modest, and asked curiously, "But... why did Eiji Niizuma-san suddenly say that?"

"Because if it was Yujiro-san, he would definitely reject my proposal just now with the reason that [you still have to finish the manga manuscript]!" Although he said that... But judging from Eiji Niizuma's wonderful imitation of Yujiro, the bond between the two is no less than that of Yoshida and Makoto Takahashi! "But... Yujiro-san's words can't stop me!"

... Even the way they get along is somewhat similar!

"..."

Yoshida, who was originally a competitor, suddenly felt inexplicably sympathetic to his colleague!

"Playing tricks on childhood sweethearts, attending lectures, encountering genius girls, and screams echoing in the empty corridors..." Just as Yoshida was sighing that [the job of editor-in-chief is not easy], Nizuma Eiji suddenly changed the topic and repeated the comic manuscript he had read not long ago in short words...

"Is this the plot of the comic manuscript we just read?" Upon hearing this, Yoshida immediately put aside all the messy thoughts in his heart, stared at Nizuma Eiji, and asked curiously, "Teacher Nizuma Eiji, have you... found any problems?"

"The key point of the comic "Steins;Gate" should be in the content of the second or third episode..." Nizuma Eiji showed amazing [intuition] ability at this moment, "If my feeling is correct... the most critical and core setting in the comic will appear in the second or third episode of the comic manuscript!"

"Then... what will it be?" Upon hearing this, Yoshida couldn't wait to ask!

"Just say you don't know!" Niizuma Eiji showed an expectant smile on his face, turned his head and stared at Yoshida with burning eyes, "So, next time Yoshida-san goes to collect comic manuscripts... I want to go with you!"