Society fears that young people don’t want to be literary godfathers

".......yes?"

"of course it's true."

Mochizuki patted his chest:

"I even deceived Mr. Takegami, but I didn't deceive you."

"......Stop it."

Pretending to be dissatisfied, she pinched Mochizuki's arm, but the girl's expression was quite clear.

Her eyes fell on the first page and saw the strange title "The Child I Pushed". With a little curiosity, the girl began to read the comics seriously.

......

Goro Amamiya, an obstetrician and gynecologist, is the "single advocate" of the teenage idol Hoshino Ai. At work, he met a 16-year-old pregnant woman who secretly came for consultation and was pregnant with twins. She turned out to be Hoshino Ai herself!

Goro was shocked when he learned the truth, but he still respected Hoshino Ai's decision to give birth secretly and helped her as a doctor.

Things should have developed like this... However, changes always happen quietly.

On the night when the twins were born, Goro was killed by one of Hoshino Ai's bastards. He fell off a cliff and died inexplicably——

Originally, life passed by in such a blur... However, in the blink of an eye, Amamiya Goro was reincarnated into Hoshino Ai's son Hoshino Aiku Aihai (Aqua)!

"......?"

Somewhat speechless by the abstract plot, Kurihara Saki put down her phone and looked at the boy at this moment.

After a long time, the silver-haired girl in the wheelchair murmured like this:

"How can I best describe you?"

58. Did you know that Hoshino Ai can only live ten episodes? 2/2

As an ordinary high school student who stays at home all day playing games and reading comics, and doesn’t have many friends around him, Kurihara Saki admits that he has read countless comics and will not feel myocardial infarction because of some bizarre plots——

However, by the time she finished reading the first chapter of "The Child I Pushed", something in her heart was rapidly collapsing...

"...What is this all about?"

Kurihara's mother seemed to be somewhat confused about the direction of the plot. She was originally thinking that Mochizuki's new manga would probably take a darker direction. Her expression was also quite complicated:

"Did such a random plot really come up with carbon-based creatures?"

"Why, can't you?"

After hearing what Kurihara's mother said about "I Push", Mochizuki, who had already expected it, also folded his hands in front of his chest and said in a very serious voice:

"Although it looks very random, I personally think this opening is quite interesting, with a sense of gimmicks."

In this rapidly changing Internet environment, if you want to become popular, you must use unprecedented tricks and gimmicks to firmly attract everyone's attention.

That's why Mochizuki set his sights on "The Child I Pushed".

The controversial setting, the topical plot, and the pseudo-heroine who is completely gggg in the first ten chapters are all the reasons why "I Recommend" is attractive.

.....Although it may be a bit bold to make a statement with such a topical gimmick-but Mochizuki has always been a gambler. With the help of honing his painting skills and the help of Takegami Kasumi, he has the confidence to This comic is at least not inferior to other comics in terms of expressiveness, and can even stand out from them.

Of course...the controversial beginning naturally has a strong screening effect.

Kurihara's mother, whose brain was about to be filled with the outrageous plot, looked quite subtle.

"...Are you sure you want to send this comic to the competition?"

With some concern in her heart, the adoptive mother in the wheelchair looked at the boy beside her, and her eyes changed slightly:

"Although it seems that such outrageous sex work is quite impressive in the beginning... But, can the editor of Shonen Jump accept you doing this kind of sex work?"

"I can certainly accept it."

Mochizuki, who had already done his homework, folded his hands in front of his chest, as if he had a black hand that "has everything under control":

"Although this setting is very controversial, the editor of the Shonen Jump headquarters will never accept our comics - but it doesn't matter, we still have Young Jump, right?"

That's right.

Although he seemed careless and had a clear sense of stupidity in his eyes, Mochizuki had actually observed the situation early and had even prepared the magazine he wanted to go to to start a new chapter of his life as a cartoonist.

"I Recommend" is quite controversial and not suitable for minors to watch... Therefore, its destination can only be a comic magazine for adults——

Regarding this point, Mochizuki could think of the best platform for serialization, which is "Weekly Youngjump".

"Weekly Youngjump" is a Japanese weekly youth manga magazine published by Shueisha. It was founded in 1979. It was originally a biweekly and was later converted into a weekly in 1981. It is sold every Thursday, and is referred to as "YJ" or "YJ".

As a comic magazine under Shueisha, "Youngjump" also inherits the policy of "Friendship, Effort, and Victory" of "Weekly Shōnen Jump". However, because the editor-in-chief believes that "love, violence, and power are problems that young people will encounter," "Youngjump" The content on "youngjump" has a higher degree of freedom than that of young comics.

After the 20s, "Youngjump" used a large number of photos of female idols as covers, and a large number of "Youngjump" works began to be adapted into TV animations. As well as the high degree of freedom unique to youth comics magazines and some difficult-to-censor content, "Youngjump" 》 became one of the most popular youth comics magazines on the market, and has since become the eternal dreamland of many eclectic cartoonists——

As a manga geek, Kurihara Saki was naturally familiar with such manga magazines.

Although because of his age, Kurihara didn't like youth magazines like this... but he heard that the Hohenheim jinchūriki who lived next door to him and thought about frying kitchens all day long wanted to be published in this magazine to start a serialization journey. For a moment, the silver-haired girl in the wheelchair couldn't help showing some confusion.

"...Do you really want to go to Youngjump?"

"Yes."

Mochizuki folded his hands on his chest with a serious expression:

"If this comic can pass, this comic will definitely be serialized on "youngjump" - it's really exciting. The first battle is so exciting. I hope everything goes well."

"...I thought you would go to Shōnen Jump, but in the end you never even thought about this option?"

"Of course, I don't want to be in a shounen manga. I just want to become a real healing master and bring warmth to adults."

"...Aren't you an adult too?"

"You are wrong, Kurihara - I am already over sixteen, and I will soon be seventeen. My days of youth are about to end, and it is time to shoulder the responsibilities of an adult."

"...What a dark and lonely person."

Gently putting down the manga manuscript in his hand, Kurihara Saki couldn't help but complain:

"Also, are the plots of "I Recommend" really something that carbon-based creatures can come up with... The male protagonist is killed after a short time on the scene, reincarnated as an idol child, etc. It's obvious at first glance I know it’s full of random feelings.”

That's it.

As if she had thought of something, the girl in the wheelchair turned her head slightly, looked at the boy in front of her who was still thinking about the game, and asked a question that she had been thinking about for a long time:

"Although it's not a good question to ask... Mochizuki, why don't you draw more traditional comics instead of choosing such a controversial subject?"

"Does that even need to be said?"

Mochizuki spread his hands and said quite clearly:

"Because this is the easiest plot and subject matter to stand out. I don't think it has anything to do with it, and there is no flaw in the rhythm of the plot. Putting aside the controversial setting, the completion of the work is guaranteed - Why does Kurihara-san Do you have such questions?"

"...Because I always feel that relying on the advantages of ordinary themes to gain everyone's attention feels like a shortcut."

After all, he is an old manga nerd. Kurihara Saki is still somewhat resistant to such abstract and controversial comics:

"I always feel that with your ability, you can become popular even if you take a more orthodox approach. There is no need to use such novel ideas to draw comics."

"........"

It was exactly after Kurihara Saki's words.

There was silence in all directions.

a long time passed.

Mochizuki shook his head slightly and sighed:

"...Kurihara, after all, you are still the conservative old Two-dimensional. You don't know that the current industry has undergone earth-shaking changes."

The young man spread his hands, his voice was as calm as ever, but there was a clear feeling in his eyes:

"In the information age, readers' patience threshold has been lowered to a certain extent. If you continue to put effort into building a slow-paced masterpiece as before, it will not only be difficult to gain popularity, but it will also be much more difficult to become popular later than in the past - even if You have the ability and talent, but if you follow the old methods, you will be eliminated by the times."

"........Like this?"

Kurihara Saki, who had never really understood the current situation of the comics industry, nodded in understanding:

"I probably understand what you mean... You want to say that the current industry can no longer tolerate slow works, and readers' patience has been diluted by short videos and rich information flows, so they want to stand out. , do you have to use fast-paced gimmicks and the freshness of counter-routine to attract readers to click on your comics?"

"Yes."

"But it's too much to say that... If future audiences are brainwashed by such fast-paced things, are the truly thoughtful, slow-paced high-quality comics doomed to decline?"

"It's not like that."

The young man drank a cup of tea gently, and his voice sounded meaningful:

"It is still possible for slow-paced high-quality comics to develop, but fast-paced comics will definitely become the mainstream - do you understand, Kurihara-san?"

"...I don't quite understand."

The girl shook her head, her long hair as white as snow slanting down:

"If there is still a market for slow-paced comics, why do cartoonists rush into fast-paced comics? Is it to worsen the market and to collectively make comics an industry that makes it easier to make money?"

"...You're wrong, Kurihara."

Mochizuki shook his head slightly:

"It is never the author who really determines the market, but the readers - the prevalence of fast-paced gimmicks and fast food is the reader's choice. All most authors can do is just follow the trend and earn a living."

"...Is that so?"

Although he roughly understood something, Kurihara Saki was still puzzled by one thing:

"Yes, but since there is a market for slow-paced works, why do they want to create fast-paced comics together? The fundamental reason is that they are too lazy to use their brains and don't want to waste their energy, right?"

"...Because the vast majority of people do not have enough ability, nor do they have enough energy to build an exquisite masterpiece that can definitely support themselves."

Mochizuki just looked at the puzzled girl in front of him and said in a meaningful voice:

"And Kurihara, don't think that fast food is garbage. Fast-paced gimmicks and fresh counter-routines do not spring out of stone. No matter how vulgar and brainless they seem, there is also the hard work of the creator behind them. Why should the hard work be presented in this way? This is the choice of the times and the helplessness of ordinary people... As readers, we may always easily think that authors who play with gimmicks and selling points are just taking the easy way. They took shortcuts, but subconsciously ignored that the competitive pressure in the entire industry is far beyond imagination. Too many ordinary people can only rely on this method to have a chance to get ahead for a moment, or even never get ahead - "

"Many cartoonists are impoverished and work hard to make a living. Dreams may be what supports them to continue drawing, but they cannot live on dreams alone. So in order to survive, it is also important to write some eye-catching gimmicks, routines and plots. It’s understandable... After all, how can there be so many geniuses in this world who can succeed just by doing whatever they want to do?”

"...How cunning."

After listening to what Mochizuki said, Kurihara Saki's expression also changed:

"You actually asked me how could there be so many geniuses in this world... Aren't you the same? You are only 16 years old, but you have already achieved results that are unimaginable to ordinary people——"

"........Yeah?"

The young man turned his head and stared at the falling night outside the window, and his voice became indistinct:

"But...I'm just responsible for spreading the word."

..... Even if it is just to simply spread the literary and artistic works of the previous world, you still have to pay a lot to copy them carefully.

Recalling that he had only managed to achieve some results after copying intermittently over the past few years, the young man also patted himself on the head.

.....In the future, we must continue to work hard.

And it was during this period of silence that Mochizuki was silent.

A cold feeling appeared on his forehead.

Turning around, it was Kurihara Saki stroking his head.

"What's wrong? Kurihara?"

"It's nothing. I thought you had a fever - but it turned out there was nothing."

"What are you talking about? I have a strong body, how could I be defeated by the virus?"

"...Because you were saying something strange just now."

Gently pinching Mochizuki's face, the girl in the wheelchair couldn't help but curl her lips:

"Really, don't talk to yourself like that all of a sudden - sometimes I just can't follow what you're saying."

"...Haha, sorry."

Turning his head slightly, he looked at the wheelchair girl who had always cared about him. Mochizuki's empty eyes were filled with color again:

"I said a lot without realizing it...Don't worry, I'm just telling you briefly why I drew this comic."

"...I can understand you now."

Gently withdrawing her little hand, Kurihara Saki's expression seemed a little shy, and her bright red eyes were somewhat evasive - as if she had exhausted all her courage by reaching out just now: