Comic cheating, dream-eating life

"I worked so late at night, so I was drawing this comic..." Chunxiang's face became uncertain.

Nan Siji was a little worried: "Chunxiang..."

"It must be very hard! Shiji." Chunxiang held Nan Shiji's hands and stroked the calluses on his hands: "Look now, they are no longer the hands of a student."

She bit her lower lip and looked at Nan Siji stubbornly, tears streaming down her face.

"Why do you have to work so hard...why..."

Nan Shiji worked hard alone and spent a month drawing the final draft of "Ultraman 1", but nothing happened.

But seeing Chunxiang's tears, she suddenly became flustered.

With trembling hands, he wiped away Chunxiang's tears.

"Chunxiang, I didn't like comics before. I only did it for money."

"But some time ago, after receiving tens of millions of yen in copyright fees, I was not as happy as I thought."

"The more pure people I meet, the deeper I fall into the trap of comics. Mr. Shiratori, Miss Niino, Yumeha Aki, Shinta Fukuda, Takuro Nakai, and...Eiji Arizuma! Their enthusiasm for comics, Infected me."

"In front of them, I have to present the most perfect "Ultraman Tiga"! This work cannot be insulted."

Chunxiang nodded with tears in her eyes: "You can paint if you want, but if you do this again in the future, please tell me."

"Um……"

…

On Friday, Yoshida Koji came to Nan's house, and Nao Sasaki came with him.

"Excuse me," Sasaki said to Chunxiang, "Teacher Chun Xia Qiu has been serializing on JUMK for more than half a year, but I haven't even visited him at home. I'm really sorry."

Chunxiang took the gift Sasaki brought and leaned forward: "You are too kind."

Sasaki looked at Haruka seriously: "Teacher Chun Xia Qiu is a very hard-working cartoonist, and "Ultraman Tiga" is also an indispensable work on JUMK. Our Weekly Shonen Editorial Department is very grateful for his contribution."

"You're so flattering," Chunxiang took Sasaki to the living room and sat down, while pointing to Nan Jiji's bedroom: "It's great that you think so. I'll go and inform him."

"Yeah, please."

Nan Siji came out of the bedroom with a brown paper bag in her hand.

Sasaki Shang frowned. With many years of work experience, he told himself in his heart that trouble was coming.

"Hello, editor-in-chief, what is this today?"

Minami Shiki looked at Koji Yoshida who was sitting next to Sasaki.

Sasaki nodded slightly: "Yourong Club's year-end party will be held on January 17th, and I'm here specifically to invite you."

Minami Shiki looked excited: "I will attend on time. There are many seniors on JUMK who I want to visit, such as Takeru Obata and Mr. Ohba from "Death Note". This is a good opportunity."

Sasaki sat upright: "They will arrive."

Chunxiang came over with tea at this time, she put it away one by one, and finally stood behind Nan Siji.

Sasaki looked surprised: "Is this? Well, Teacher Chun Xia Qiu also has something to say.

Nan Jiji glanced at Chunxiang behind him, and then took out the comic manuscript from the brown paper.

"This comic... I call it "The First Generation of Ultraman", please read it first!"

Sasaki understood. He picked up the comic and weighed it.

"There are about 50 pages! Spring, summer, and autumn..."

He raised his head, the hand holding his glasses trembling slightly.

"Is this a new comic?" Koji Yoshida took a look and said in surprise: ""Ultraman Tiga" has only been serialized for 29 chapters. Why are you drawing this comic? And the new comic does not need to be finished, just storyboards. Already..."

Sasaki raised a hand to stop Yoshida Koji's words.

He knew in his heart that this thick manuscript was the determination of Chun Xia Qiu.

Tell yourself that you can open comics twice.

That guy Yoshida is an experienced senior editor, so he must understand.

Pretending to be deaf at this time is for the sake of my own cartoonist.

As a manga editor, Koji Yoshida is still so reliable.

"Please wait a moment."

Sasaki lowered his head and read the manga.

Koji Yoshida was staring at Shiki Minami.

He conveyed the message with his eyes: "I told you to save your worries, but within a few days there will be big news!"

Nan Siji responded with an expression of "I can't help it."

Sasaki's speed was difficult, and he slowly considered each piece one by one.

The atmosphere in Nan's house was so quiet that one could hear the breathing of other people.

There is only the occasional "swish" sound of turning pages.

After a long time, Sasaki looked up.

His face was expressionless, so Nan Siji couldn't tell what he was thinking.

"I already understand the general content. Ultraman chased the monster Bermuda and accidentally killed Hayata, a member of Team Kurt."

"In order to make up for it, he gave his life to Hayata. One person and one person, one mind and one body, fight together for the peace of the earth."

"The plot and setting are very similar to Tiga. It's a good comic. However, what are your thoughts on drawing this comic while serializing it in a weekly?"

Nan Siji expressed his thoughts one by one.

Prepare to have a double career, even if you drop out of school.

"Oh," Sasaki made an inappropriate move. He took off his glasses, rubbed the bridge of his nose, and looked at Chunxiang: "So, what do Miss Nan, a family member, think?"

Chunxiang patted Minami Shiki on the shoulder: "I don't understand comics or anything. But Shiki stayed up late and wanted to draw "The First Ultraman". I think this is a very important thing for Shiki. So, I support his decision. ”

Sasaki stood up and paced in the living room.

He thought about it and didn't speak for a long time.

Yoshida Koji was shocked. He had never seen Sasaki Nao so troubled.

"Editor, I have heard about something. Minami Shiki suddenly said: "When you went to Aono to invite the new wife Eiji, you promised him, "When you become the number one cartoonist in jumk, you can cut off a cartoon you don't like in half." work". "

Sasaki looked at Yoshida Koji.

Yoshida's hair stood on end when he saw him, and he waved his hands repeatedly to show that he had nothing to do with it.

"The editor-in-chief once said, "Interesting comics can be serialized," so please give me a chance! Please!"

Nan Siji and Nan Chunxiang bowed.

"Editor, please!" Yoshida Koji also bowed.

"As an editor who is a cartoonist, you have to think from his perspective."

This is a sentence that Yoshida Koji implements.

"Today, the editor-in-chief of JUMKSQ contacted me," Sasaki mused, with an aggressive look on his face: "He said that Makaino Onji wanted to cooperate with you, why not..."

"Let's forget about that guy Makai No Onji." Minami Shiki interrupted him and shook his head: "This guy is really not good, and I also want to finish the first Ultraman myself."

Sasaki wasn't angry at his rejection.

He has made a decision.

"Yourongsha has newly founded "Monthly Must Win Jumk" and will serialize comics in the monthly magazine for the time being."

"As for dropping out? If this news spreads, it will be very detrimental to the editorial department. Just drop out. If you pass the exam, you can get your diploma."

"Is this okay? Yagami High School must ensure attendance in order to advance to higher grades."

"Of course. As the editor-in-chief of "Weekly Shōnen Jumk", I can guarantee that. But if you can't pass the exam, you have to stop publishing, finish high school and then serialize again. What if?"

"Of course! I guarantee it as the cartoonist Chun Xia Qiu!"

…

Sasaki took the manga manuscript of "Ultraman the First Generation" with him and left with heavy steps.

Yoshida Koji didn't leave, he still had something to explain.

Haruka returned to the room, leaving the space for Minami Shiki and Yoshida Koji.

"Let's talk about the first thing first," Koji Yoshida suddenly lost his temper: "It was originally good news, but at this time, it doesn't mean anything."

"This newspaper ranks first, congratulations."

He spoke feebly: "The results are much better than when I reported it quickly. It may be because readers have understood after some time that "Dream Run" is a very exciting story."

Nan Siji also looked paralyzed: "Well, what's next?"

The achievements that countless cartoonists are pursuing are like "Oh, one more bottle" in front of these two people.

"Hey," Koji Yoshida grinned, "that's good news."

"The release of the single volume is confirmed! Congratulations, Teacher Chun Xia Qiu!"

"Single volume!" Nan Jiji's eyes lit up: "Is it the legendary single volume! Does "Ultraman Tiga" also have this qualification?"

"Of course," Koji Yoshida clasped his fingers and spoke with great seriousness: "According to the current decision, the first volume will be released first, which contains the first five plots of "Ultraman Tega"."

From "The Glowing Tiga" to "The Day the Monsters Haunted".

"The price of one volume is 420 yen. Teacher Chun Xia Qiu, you can get one-tenth of the after-tax income, which is 42 yen."

"As an excellent work on jumk. The first volume will be published in 200,000 copies! It will be on shelves nationwide at the same time!"

"What a generous move!" Nan Siji murmured, and he rubbed his eyes: "Is my goal of drawing comics finally coming true..."

From the beginning of drawing comics, his idea was to sell single volumes and make money! Make money! Make more money!

Although my mentality has changed now, the dream I had at that time is still there.

"Ah, I feel like I have no regrets in my life." Nan Siji lay back and slumped lazily on the sofa.

"That's too much to say." Yoshida Koji shook his head. He looked at the schedule on his phone and said, "There is nothing else."

"My business is over, can I give you a good beating?" Koji Yoshida said seriously.

"Of course not!"

"I was shocked by you," Yoshida resented, "Please tell me in advance next time!"

He said the same words as Chunxiang, which made Nan Siji not moved, but gave him goosebumps.

"It would be nice if Mr. Yoshida was a beauty."

He thought so.

…

In the editorial department, Sasaki Nao told Poseidon Yoshihisa what happened and handed him the comics to read.

"Bisheng Jumk, there are rumors that you will be transferred to Bisheng Jumk?"

After hearing what happened, Pingjiu adjusted his glasses and asked first.

Sasaki's expression remained unchanged: "Well, it seems there is such a rumor, let's take the first step."

"As expected of the editor-in-chief, I have learned something again."

Pingzi Jijiu cursed and suddenly became curious: "Why is the comic "The First Generation of Ultraman"? Shouldn't the first Ultra comic be Tiga?"

"Yeah...why?" Sasaki looked at the bottle in a daze.

…

On Monday, Minami Shiki saw the manga of "Kazuya Hiramaru".

""Sea Otter 11" is a funny cartoon full of satire. No, it should be a satirical cartoon full of funny. It's really good."

On Tuesday, the number one quick report was "Sea Otter 11".

On Friday, "Sea Otter 11" won the first place in this newspaper again.

As for "Ultraman Tiga", "The Ghost Wakes Up", the story of Ida Iryu and Suna Ghost, won the second place, and "crow" followed closely in the third place.

Next week, the new comic series will be "Cheese-Grilled Rice Cake" by Arai-sensei.

Nan Siji took a rough look at it and found that there was nothing new, just a series opportunity obtained by virtue of his experienced skills and coherent plot.

If there are no bright spots later, it will be easily cut in half.

Because it was the first serialized comic, the results were okay, and the quick report was third.

"Ultraman Tiga" is the first.

On Friday, "Roasted Rice Cake with Cheese" was already ranked fourth in this newspaper's ranking.

"Diga" remains unchanged.

Saturday, the New Year Party of Yourong Society.

Xia Nai was very excited and ran around Nan Shiki to show her presence.

"Hey, Four Seasons, take me one! Now!"

Nan Siji's scalp was numb: "This New Year's party is my first time to attend. I don't know the rules yet. Maybe next year..."

"No! I want to see Mr. Togashi!"

Nan Shiji broke out in a cold sweat. Seeing Xia Nai's gloomy expression, he didn't even dare to take her there.

"Forgive me, Xia Nai, this is the last time."

Nan Siji is worried that the New Year will turn into an all-out martial arts event.

His favorite idol is Bruce Lee. It's hard for Xia Nai to put Nan Siji at ease.

He walked to the door and Chunxiang helped him get dressed.

There is nothing unusual about the clothes, they are just clothes that she usually wears, and now they are just a sense of ritual for her.

Chunxiang also said she wanted to buy a suit, but Nan Siji decisively refused.

"I'm just a cartoonist."

Going downstairs, it was the driver from last time.

"Just arrive 15 minutes ago."

Southern Four Seasons is a familiar road.

"Yeah, I understand."

The driver smiled and said.

When they arrived at the hotel, Nan Shiji happened to see Acheng Mumengye.

As people who want to serialize immediately, they also have the opportunity to attend this banquet.

The two people were looking at the scene in front of them with their mouths open in shock.

The hotel is splendid, with waiters at the door, and black Honda Crowns filling the parking lot.

Everything showed that this was a very luxurious banquet.

"Hello," Nan Shiji walked over, looked at Takagi Akito, covered his mouth and snickered: "What is this? A suit? Do it like you are at work."

"Be more formal, formal!" Takagi emphasized, but his face turned red.

He looked around the venue. There were many people in suits, but their demeanor didn't look like cartoonists.

On the contrary, I no longer fit in with the group.

""Detective Trap" will be serialized soon, I'm looking forward to it."

"Thank you!" Zhen Chenggong nodded.

The three people walked inside and saw Eiji, the new wife, at the gate.

He was holding juice in both hands, with feathers on his back, and the golden rooster stood alone. He shouted loudly: "Teacher Chun Xia Qiu! Teacher Yacheng Mu Mengye! Happy new year, which is a little late!"

Nan Siji walked over, and his new wife's eyes lit up: "The latest episode of Tiga is so interesting!"

"A warrior must be alone."

"A warrior must fight continuously and maintain victory, so he becomes very lonely."

“These two sentences brought tears to my eyes!”