Tokyo, everyone is drawing comics, who still wants to fall in love?.

Chapter 241

Shingo Oda's manga life has been filled with little excitements lately.

Oda Shingo had always suspected that it was Namikaze Yukaku who changed his pajamas, but he was too embarrassed to ask, so he had to play dumb.

It was not until the evening that Fujido Kasumi knocked on the door and handed him his pajamas: "Here, take them. They are really hard to wash. They are sticky and slippery. Don't hold it in for too long next time. Don't you have any handicraft skills?"

Made Oda Shingo blush.

Nowadays, girls’ attack power is too high. Not to mention breaking the shield, they can directly deal a critical hit.

Fujido Kaoru looked at Oda Shingo's blushing face and laughed: "It's okay, this is normal. I understand, I understand, it's a boy after all!"

Oda Shingo really wanted to ask her, "Don't you have any crafts?" But he didn't dare to ask...

The next few days were peaceful.

Only Yuko Mikami would daydream during her breaks, but it did not affect her work.

Her white calves swung on the relatively high chair, and her thoughts drifted around.

The words of her brother's warning came to her mind: [Yuko, female assistants are not that simple. Some cartoonists may force female assistants to do things they don't like. This happens a lot in the comics industry. Especially some female assistants who want to work on their own may be coerced by teachers...]
There are also some contents in the book that she has read.

Do I really want to serve the teacher? When Yuko Mikami thought of this, the handsome face of Oda Shingo appeared in her mind...

No! Not even Mr. Oda!
Besides, I really don't have any money...

She lowered her head in complaint. Not only her feet, but even her belt was clearly visible...

While Yuko Mikami was daydreaming, Shingo Oda started to come over with a few paper bags.

"Namikaze-kun, this is your salary for this week. Thank you very much for your contribution and hard work!"

Then there is Todou Kaoru and even Mrs. Yukino.

Although Mrs. Yukino didn't care about the money at all, she accepted it with interest.

"Mikami-kun." Oda Nobuo walked in front of Mikami Yuko.

Yuko Mikami jumped up from her seat and stood at attention.

"Don't be nervous." Oda Shingo handed the envelope over with both hands, "This is your salary for this week. Thank you very much for your contribution, and you've worked hard!"

Yuko Mikami said "hi" and took it with both hands.

She felt her heart beating faster and her hands shaking.

Although it is very common for Japanese people to start working part-time in high school, she has never worked because her family is well-off and she has a younger brother.

This was the first time she received money for working.

In fact, being a Japanese comics assistant has a hard life.

New assistants often don't dare to ask for salary and benefits. It's good enough to have a cartoonist willing to take them in.

But according to the default standards of the comics industry, even as an intern assistant or a temporary assistant, the salary for 8 hours a day will not be less than yen.

Although it is equivalent to 500 or 600 yuan in RMB, it is not considered high in Japan. Moreover, the work of a comic assistant is very hard and there is basically no rest time during work.

Yuko Mikami did not open the envelope immediately. She continued painting for a while and only took out the envelope quietly when she knew it was time for a break.

She nervously opened it, and after seeing the stacks of banknotes, a look of satisfaction appeared on her face.

It doesn’t matter how much money I make. The key is that my work has been recognized and I’m making money for the first time.

Although the amount of money doesn’t matter, it’s more fun to count it.

One, two, three... There are 12 yen notes.

She was very excited when she saw her income of around 12 yen.

"Including overtime pay." Oda Shingo's voice came from behind.

Yuko Mikami's face immediately turned red, and she quickly put the envelope away. She didn't expect that she was seen counting the money quietly.

No wonder I get 12 yen a week at work, it turns out that includes overtime pay.

But a cartoonist who can pay overtime is a good capitalist.

Many times before, I was ridiculed for my weird painting style, but from Mr. Oda, I was not only praised, but also was able to be the main writer of his work and have it printed as the signature work of "Champion"!

Now I have income coming in! And it includes overtime pay!
The conscientious teacher Oda Shingo! Although Yuko Mikami has never worked part-time, she has heard complaints from her many years of surfing.

What about not getting paid for internship, having their wages deducted, being physically assaulted, being treated as a model...

The treatment of assistants can vary greatly depending on the cartoonist’s identity or personality.

If the comic is a popular or experienced manga artist, assistants often ask to work for free, because they can learn a lot and it is also a golden qualification for future work.

For example, almost all the female assistants of CLAMP on Earth have the ability to start their own business. Takehiko Inoue is also an example, having worked as an assistant to Hojo Tsukasa.

The most famous example of an assistant becoming famous is Eiichiro Oda, who once served as an assistant to Shinobu Kaitani, Masaya Tokuhiro, and Nobuhiro Watsuki.

Interestingly, Nobuhiro Watsuki also started out as an assistant and worked for Obata Takeshi, the artist who drew Death Note and Hikaru no Go.

Therefore, there is a consensus that being able to work as an assistant to a famous cartoonist is a rare qualification and a good opportunity to learn.

Especially female assistants, many of them will take the initiative to wear V-neck clothes when applying for jobs.

As for putting on clothes and posing in various character shapes to inspire storyboards or detailed drawings, that is commonplace.

There was a joke in the comics industry. A cartoonist who drew a book couldn't draw splayed breasts. He had no idea what to draw after watching videos and photos. So he hired a female assistant. He couldn't draw breast enlargement? He hired another female assistant.

This is also a problem caused by the M-shaped employment situation of Japanese women.

It is much more difficult for Japanese women to find jobs than men, and the higher the education level, the harder it is to find a job. It is common for those who have not attended university to work in supermarkets and restaurants, while it is difficult for those who have attended university to find a job.

The plot between the cartoonist and his female assistant is no joke; it happens all the time.

But for many assistants, this is not unacceptable because of the even more hellish work content - overtime!
The overtime work of comic assistants usually means having a simple meal at 12 o'clock in the evening, and then working overtime until midnight, or even after o'clock.

If I’m on the eve of the deadline, I often don’t sleep for two or three days in a row!

As for overtime pay...

You are a comic assistant! Where does the overtime pay come from?

The history of the development of comics hides the blood and tears of cartoonists and the slavery history of their assistants...

On the Internet, the controversy surrounding the signing event gradually subsided, and there were no more posts directly attacking Oda Shingo.

Instead, people started to find fault with "JOJO's Bizarre Adventure"!

In particular, the argument of one big V attracted the attention of many comic fans:

[JOJO is full of coolness, violence, and fake battles of wits. This comic is just a facade but has no soul!]
[Haven't you noticed? This comic strip is not very down-to-earth and doesn't have the kind of humor that most people would enjoy.]
[It’s just being cool, not having a sense of humor! A little bit of mischief is what Japanese comics shine at the best!]
[If a character can only act cool, he is just a cardboard figure that serves as a tool!]
These remarks suddenly developed in the forum.

Many comic fans were confused.

What's going on? People say that Oda Shingo's comics are too serious, that they only show off their coolness and don't have fun?
What a weird blind spot...

But I still understood it. It's just that the character only knows how to act cool and pretend, but lacks his own personality.

This is too crooked...

But, does it seem to make sense? Some comic fans pondered and felt that it made sense.

It’s a pity that Oda Shingo noticed this public opinion in time.

But he just smiled, spent a minute drawing a picture, and put it on his YouTube column.

He drew a cherry.

(End of this chapter)