Higashinoji inexplicably added a Junji Ito to be his apprentice.

Although I don’t know whether this Junji Ito is fake or real, no matter what, Nakano Yusaki is still quite talented.

Especially when drawing horror comics... she feels more handy.

Whether it is Sadako in "Midnight Bell" or Sabuka Coconut in "The Curse", she can draw it according to her own understanding - and there is no templating at all.

This surprised Higashinoji a little.

Such standard templates for women in white in Japanese movies can easily make people fall into templateization.

After all, this kind of image is mostly white, with pale complexion and distorted hands and feet...

And the newcomer Nakano Yusaki can actually draw different feelings with the same character settings based on his own understanding... This is indeed commendable.

Chiashi Yamakura also told Higashinoji that the object of Akisaki Nakano's manga practice at the beginning was his character Sadako in "Midnight Bell"...

At that time, Higashinoji didn't care. Now it seems... Could it be that Junji Ito's talent bonus?

Higashinoji thought.

"Prefer to keep watching."

Although Higashinoji is very concerned about the pseudonym "Runji Ito", it is not very useful to think about it now.

Rather than thinking about everything, he might as well continue to pay attention to the next development of Nakano Yusaki.

After all... Nakano Yusaki is really related to the Japanese horror comic master in his previous life...

Her talent should be revealed soon.

And there is still so long to produce "Spirited Away", and you can also see what happened to Arisaki Nakano during this period.

Of course, Higashinoji was not in a hurry.

The days continue to pass. While producing "Spirited Away", Higashinoji would take some time from time to time to guide Arisaki Nakano.

However, this guidance is very limited, and he no longer teaches the other party step by step like he did at the beginning.

If he really has the talent of Junji Ito... he will over-guid himself, it will be detrimental to Nakano Yusaki's growth.

This is like planting a tree. If you really grow straight, you don’t have to think of ways to straighten it - it will easily make it grow crooked.

Higashinoji has such a free-range attitude towards Arisaki Nakano.

This made Nakano Yusaki think she had done something wrong, so why did Higashinoji not discipline herself at all.

This made her unable to help but wipe her mouth and scratch her forehead, and she wanted to ask Higashinoji what was going on...

But every time she went over and asked, Higashinoji would always smile without answering.

Nakano Yusaki was even more confused.

However, no matter how confused she is, she still has to continue painting "The Curse".

From the first chapter of Kobayashi Shunsuke being killed, to the second chapter of how Sabuka Kako was killed and how it became a "curse"...

This process was restored by Arisa Nakano with clever brushwork.

And since I started drawing comics with Higashinoji, Akisaki Nakano's comics also brought some shadows of Higashinoji.

The painting is good, and with Higashinoji's brushwork, many readers are willing to buy it. At the same time, they are also curious about who the sacred "Runji Ito" is... Why are the newcomers' painters so good - secretly reading this comic at night, I feel a chill in my heart.

There were a lot of discussions in the comment section, most of which were mainly praise.

Some people even set up a support group for "Grudge" on the Internet.

This is a little too many supporters.

You should know that Arisaki Nakano is still a newcomer in comics, and he has so many supporters...

It made Higashinoji wonder if Hosokawa Koharu had paid for someone to create momentum for Nakano Akisaki.

He made a special trip to ask Hosokawa Koharu for this matter and received a reply from 'It was all spontaneously organized by them'.

good.

Higashinoji felt much more at ease.

Nakano Yusaki stepped into the industry half of his legs, and then he started to spend money to create momentum... That was an unhealthy trend.

At that time, Nakano Yusaki doesn't want to rely on the quality of his works, but just rely on money and connections to solve problems... it will not be a good thing.

Higashinoji was relieved, so he didn't care much about the situation in Nakano Akisaki, so he turned to create his own "Senior and Chiaki".

The work here is piled up.

For example, the design of oil house.

Although Higashinoji gave an original manuscript, the design and functions of each floor of the oil house must be discussed with Yano Ryuichi and the others and finalized it.

For example, the famous scene of the water train on "Spirited Away" driving on the water.

These are all solved by Higashinoji, the most skilled painting in Higashino Studio.

His attention shifted again, and he did not continue to pay attention to Akisaki Nakano, and devoted himself to the production of "Spirited Away".

You can't be distracted at this time.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Hosokawa Koharu's office.

"Hmm? Teacher Higashino's new comic?"

When Koharu Hosokawa, who was dealing with Higashino online comics, heard this question from the editor-in-chief Urashima, he immediately put down the data table in his hand.

Cartoonist's new comics urge to update.

This is a major problem that countless comic editors must face.

Some cartoonists always enter a period of confusion after completing or being cut off their serializers, that is, they don’t know what theme to draw or what kind of protagonist to design... This is a problem that every creator will face.

And in this confused period, the editor wants the cartoonist to find out the theme of the new work... it is extremely difficult.

Some comics have not released their new works for a year or two after the serialization ends... Of course, this is a very rare one.

The editorial industry also calls it "the confusion period of cartoonists is the confusion period of editors."

but--

"There is no need to worry about this aspect."

Hosokawa Koharu answered happily.

For her, Koharu Hosokawa, this editor and manga author, there is nothing to care about.

Yes.

If it were other comics, Hosokawa Koharu might have to worry about it.

But Higashinoji is different!

Hosokawa Koharu has been working with Higashinoji for three years.

After three years of cooperation, she can be said to have a good understanding of Higashinoji.

First, he drew "Unnatural Death" for three weeks, and directly won the title of forensic detective national comics, and then once a week he drew "Hanzawa Naoki", winning the title of Japan's No. 1 comic.

This speed! This quality!

A period of confusion?

Do you think Higashinoji will have a period of confusion?

To be honest, if you say Higashinoji will have a period of confusion, it would be better to follow the trends in recent years and believe that '2012 is the end of the world'.

If Urashima editor-in-chief was Hosokawa Koharu's immediate boss, Hosokawa Koharu would have almost thrown over the sentence "I'm confused and nonsense".

She, Hosokawa Koharuka, has been working with Higashinoji for three years!

Three whole years!

"Isn't it really a big problem?" Urajima Editor-in-Chief on the other side of the phone touched his chin: "Teacher Higashino has not moved in the past few weeks."

He also knew about Higashinoji's situation and was indeed an author who didn't need to worry about the editor at all.

But...

It has been three or four weeks, and there is no news from Higashinoji... Of course, it is easy to make people feel uncomfortable.

"Then I'll go and ask today."

Although I felt that Urashima was worrying about nothing, Hosokawa Koharu didn't continue to say anything.

At worst, I will ask Teacher Higashino what is going on.

However, Hosokawa Koharu felt that it is likely that Higashinoji suddenly took out seven or eight works and asked her to choose.

She is so familiar with Higashinoji's trick.

Sometimes she even thought Higashinoji was teasing her, so she wanted to see her shocked look.

But now...

"I won't be fooled."

Hosokawa Koharu hummed twice, packed the table slightly, and walked towards Higashinoji.

About five or six minutes later.

"Hey? No new work is prepared...?!"

Hosokawa Koharu opened her mouth wide. Looking at Higashinoji with a smile in front of her, she couldn't help but rub her ears. Did she hear it wrong?

What did Higashinoji say?

How could the words "I didn't prepare the work" be spit out of his mouth?

This is not scientific at all!

Hosokawa Koharu didn't expect that he had made some mental preparations, but was still stunned by Higashinoji.

"Uh...what's wrong? Is there any problem? Editor Hosokawa?"

Higashinoji looked at Hosokawa Koharu in confusion, thinking that the other party was a little fussy.

He remembers that Toshima Publishing Society gave authors who had already finished serializing a lot of time to prepare new works.

Why has "Hanzawa Naoki" been completed for only three or four weeks and there is no new work, and Koharu Hosokawa is already shocked?

Are the rules of Tokushima Publishing House so strict?

"Uh... there's no problem..."

Hosokawa Koharu also reacted, feeling that his reaction just now seemed a bit exaggerated.

But honestly...

There is really no problem with this exaggeration.

You know, this is Higashinoji!

Higashinoji didn't produce his work for several weeks... This has never happened in three years.

It’s like eating and drinking water, everyone thinks it’s natural.

But one day, you suddenly jumped out and told everyone that some people don’t need to eat and drink water... Then naturally some people are surprised. Is there such a thing?

Hosokawa Koharu is in this state of mind now.

But she thought about it again...

etc!

Isn’t this the time for her to use her editing abilities?

Higashinoji has no good subjects to draw, and he has no good ideas... Of course, she needs help as an editor!

It would be better to say that you must help!

Because this is the first time Higashinoji has encountered trouble!

"I have been tied to my thighs by Teacher Higashino for a long time, and I have never helped him... Now I finally have a chance!"

Hosokawa Koharu thought to himself.

From "Midnight Bell" to "The Victor is Justice", to Hanzawa and unnatural death later...

She was simply taken by Higashiji, the fighter plane, and flew around in the sky!

She has also always wanted to fulfill her editorial responsibilities.

Now the opportunity is in front of her!

Absolutely not let go!

Thinking of this, Hosokawa Koharu's aura suddenly changed and looked particularly gentle: "Teacher Higashino, have you encountered any difficulties?"

"Um?"

Her momentum and expression changed too quickly, and Higashinoji was a little uncomfortable: "I don't have any difficulties."

"How can you not think of a new work for three or four weeks without difficulties?"

"It's my own reason."

"What's the reason for Teacher Higashino? Is it difficult?"

Hosokawa Koharu's pressing made Higashinoji feel illusioned.

He thought it was Hosokawa Koharu who wanted to see something wrong with him.

How is that possible?

Higashinoji shook his head, threw this idea out of his mind, and then replied: "It's actually the production problem of "Spirited Away".

He continued to add: "Now that "Spirited Away" is still being produced, and as a major painter, it is difficult for me to make time to draw comics."

That's right.

This is the most important reason why Higashinoji cannot produce comic works.

"Spirited Away" takes time to produce, and it still takes a lot of time, so of course he has no time to draw again.

He is just a mortal, ** mortal, not a three-headed and six-armed person. He can really draw comics with two hands, draw original paintings with two hands, and also complete other tasks with two hands...

As early as the production of "Hanzawa Naoki" was launched and "Sheng and Chiaki" was launched, Higashinoji felt a little difficult.

If this continues, he will not be able to take care of both sides.

So he decided to temporarily stop writing the comics and focus on the production of "Spirited Away".

I have to say that there are any difficulties...

That means there is not enough time.

“Is there not enough time?”

Listening to Higashinoji's words, Hosokawa Koharu had a little surprised.

I couldn't even help but look up and down at Higashinoji.

This was the first time she heard the words "There is not enough time" from Higashinoji.

In her opinion, and even the editorial department of Toshima Publishing House, Higashinoji is like a printer that can spit out paper and manga manuscripts automatically.

Have you heard of printers that can’t spit out paper?

Of course I haven't heard of this.

"No need to show this expression, Hosokawa editor, I'm not a real printer."

Higashinoji teased a little funny.

He knew his reputation in the editorial department.

Many editors secretly called him Dongye Printer, thinking that as long as he went to the bathroom, he could take out a complete manuscript for you.

but...

That's just impossible to think about.

Higashinoji only benefits from the system's help, and he is also a little talented, so he draws it very quickly.

The name printer is completely fake.

"Anyway, this is my current situation. I should not contribute to the comics at the Toshima Publishing House for the time being. I also hope that Editor Hosokawa can tell Editor-in-Chief Urashima."

Higashinoji responded politely.

His attitude is very obvious. He must make "Spirited Away" before he will consider submitting it again.

This is understandable to Hosokawa Koharu.

Although urging the author to serialize comics is her main responsibility as an editor.

But she couldn't really hold a knife around Higashinoji's neck and force him to draw a comic, right?

Hosokawa Koharu has heard of such edits.

It is said that an editor was a long time ago being released by the author below, and the company's seniors were sarcastic and said that he could not even pull the author back.

After a long period of accumulation, this honest editor has truly become a murderous intention.

This was a big deal at that time.

But Hosokawa Koharu is confident.
Chapter completed!