I, who tortured the readers, was knocked to the ground by them!

Chapter 141 Are you spending New Year’s Eve alone tonight?
"That's great! I'm looking forward to what happens next, so is there a next chapter?"

Togashi put down his phone and marveled at the comic titled "Your Lie in April".

"Don't go too far!" Naoko patted Togashi's shoulder gently, then turned to the two young men. "But your comics are truly outstanding! You're surprisingly experienced to be able to create such an atmosphere and anticipation for the first chapter of a literary manga!"

Compared with other types of comics, literary comics have always been niche because they are indeed not that eye-catching.

The story rhythm is generally very slow, and the world view of the story is also very close to reality.

Unlike the orthodox hot-blooded comics, it is not able to attract readers with a novel world view, exaggerated character settings and straightforward battles.

This results in literary and artistic comics often only being able to cultivate their own niche, and it is extremely rare to find literary and artistic comics that are as popular as "5 Centimeters per Second".

But now it seems that this is not a coincidence at all.

The first act explains the main plot and sets the goal, and then uses a very short section to introduce the main characters and explain the feelings of childhood sweethearts.

Finally, an extremely beautiful and romantic scene is used to introduce another female protagonist, and the beautiful description that is almost like literary poetry creates a strong atmosphere to attract readers.

It is hard to imagine that the author is seventeen years old, not twenty-seven or even thirty-seven.

This is completely different from a flash of genius; it involves a lot of basic skills.

This is an advantage that should not appear in ordinary young people.

She had never seen such a powerful young man.

Compared with him, Hanase Shion, who is an excellent painter who can be called a genius like Obata Takeshi, seems dull.

Although she has only read the first episode, Naoko is very confident that if the quality continues at this level, this will be another literary manga with the potential to become a huge hit.

"You've found a treasure, Shinkawa." Togashi said to Shinkawa Aimi with a smile. He and his wife had the same idea.

Shinkawa Aimei nodded, then said, "Well, I'm really lucky. I want to take these two little guys to say hello to the two teachers."

Sakurai Itsuki is usually so worry-free and constantly helps him achieve hit sales, so of course she has to pay more attention and introduce these two future stars to other people in the industry.

Togashi immediately understood what he meant and nodded, saying, "It's only natural for you to attend the annual meeting for the first time. We old guys really shouldn't keep pestering you. Go ahead. When you have time later, come to my house and play mahjong or something."

Naoko said, "You are still a student, and you are also a dual-opening comics writer. Don't lead the younger generation astray."

"It's okay, I'll come when I have time." Sakurai Itsuki and Hanase Shion said goodbye to the two.

Turning around, Hanase Shion saw a figure not far away who looked very old but looked every bit as old as her age. She excitedly pulled Sakurai Itsuki's arm and said, "Over there, that's Mr. Araki, right?"

Sakurai Itsuki turned around and saw the man who looked like Leng Feng.

"Can we go over and say hello?"

Shion Haneze was like the first time she walked into Disneyland and saw a little girl who loved dolls. Her eyes were full of excitement but also a little timid. She turned around and asked the two people for their opinions.

"Of course." Shinkawa Aimei nodded. She was supposed to introduce them to each other tonight.

The banquet was not like a traditional Asian banquet where everyone eats around the table.

Instead, in the huge conference hall, long tables were arranged, serving a variety of drinks, food and snacks.

Japanese classics include sushi, sashimi, French bread, and steak; Chinese classics include dumplings and fried rice; and Western classics include steak, fried chicken, and French fries.

Even the British fried fish that almost no one touches.

In short, it is dazzling to watch.

The reason for adopting the self-service model is to cater to the tastes of more people and to leave enough space for everyone to communicate.

Of course, this also made Sakurai Itsuki and Hanase Shion, who were attending the New Year's party for the first time, seem extremely busy.

It wasn't until an hour and a half after the banquet started that it was the turn of Shueisha's president and editor-in-chief to go on stage to deliver their New Year's speeches.

The two finally had a chance to rest and eat something.

"Ah, that's great! I feel like I keep meeting my favorite cartoonist."

Hane Shion was overjoyed when she saw the long list of contacts that had just appeared on her phone screen.

These were all the idols she had admired in the past. She never expected that she could work in the same company and attend the annual meeting together with the cartoonists she had always admired since her childhood.

It was like a dream.

She held the mobile phone with a bunch of idols' names recorded in it in both hands, holding it like a treasure, squinting her eyes, with an unstoppable smile on her face.

"Don't you always get to meet the cartoonists you admire?" Sakurai Itsuki joked.

"Huh?" Hanase Shion tilted her head in confusion. "Except for holidays, I can see it every day, and occasionally on holidays too."

Hanase Shion finally realized that Sakurai Itsuki was talking about him and said with a smile, "That's different~"

I don’t know if it’s because she’s too happy, but she always makes people feel a little confused today.

She didn't even say anything arrogant like, "I don't worship you, I wish I could beat you to death, you beast."

Shion Haneze's fingers kept tapping on her thighs to the beat of the background music to vent her restlessness.

Looking up, I saw Togashi and Naoko standing in front of me. They were already middle-aged, but they were holding hands. I couldn't help but sigh, "I'm so envious."

Sakurai Itsuki followed her gaze and saw Togashi's back.

"Yeah, I'm so envious."

Sakurai Itsuki nodded, he did envy Togashi.

Not only is he a recognized genius in the comics industry, he also has a beautiful wife who can even make a Jump pillar like him live off her.

Naoko Takeuchi is not only the daughter of a wealthy family, but also the most profitable female cartoonist in the comics industry.

Sakurai Itsuki remembers that when she was interviewed a few years ago, she accidentally revealed that she personally owned assets of more than 20.59 billion US dollars.

Being pursued by a beautiful lady with 20 billion US dollars.
He has the same setting as the male protagonist in a cool novel.

Hane Shion touched her hot cheeks and turned to look at Sakurai Itsuki.

I don’t know if his envy is the same as mine.

Do you envy his comic talent? Or do you simply envy him for having a like-minded, loving cartoonist partner?
Hanase Shion didn't dare to think about the second possibility: "Actually, there's no need to envy me! Although you can be annoying sometimes, there's no doubt that you will become an outstanding teacher like Togashi."

"Well, but I envy him for other things." Sakurai Itsuki joked, "Do you have 20 billion US dollars at home?"

"Eh?"

Hanase Shion was stunned. The other things he envied, wasn't that...
I couldn't help but start fantasizing in my mind.

Many years later, at Shueisha's New Year's party, will they walk into the venue together, arm in arm, like they did?

While making fun of each other, the respected seniors in the comics industry greeted the new cartoonists.

Then, while the president was speaking, they each held a glass of champagne in one hand, but their other hands were gently interlocked with each other's.

They listened to the speech quietly together, and from time to time someone would whisper something in his ear about the daily life between husband and wife.

Simply, so happy
Hanase Shion's already hot cheeks became even hotter.

She felt that this was her ultimate goal.

In this atmosphere, she finally took a deep breath and moved closer to him.

Everything went smoothly today, everything was perfect, and everything was happy.

The piano music that served as background music sounded so clear in the quiet conference room.

She knew the piece; it was Bach's Minuet in G Major.

This piece of music has another name, "Love Concerto".

Maybe today is her lucky day where whatever she asks for will come true?
She used this thought to gather her last breath and whispered, "Are you spending New Year's Eve alone tonight?"

But soon, Sakurai Itsuki's voice pulled her back to reality from her fantasy world: "Ah, that's not true, I'm going to spend New Year's Eve with a hot girl on video."

"Huh, is that so?"

Hane Shion's eyes went dark, and she felt so frustrated that her head was dizzy and she couldn't help but stagger.

Sakurai Itsuki quickly grabbed Hanase Shion and said, "Are you okay? Your face is so red."

"It's okay, I might just be feeling a little hot. Don't get me wrong, I'm not shy because I'm thinking of something weird."

Hane Shion thought that she was too close to him, just like before, and she fantasized about a beautiful scene a little, which made her shy.

"This time I believe you're not shy. But the juice in your hand seems to contain alcohol. Are you really okay with it?"

"Oh no, no, does this contain alcohol?" Hanase Shion's eyes widened suddenly, looking at the liquid in her goblet, her expression becoming more and more dazed.

Seeing her like this, Sakurai Itsuki felt a chill in his heart. Could this girl be really drunk?

It seems like she is alone in Tokyo today too. Isn't this causing trouble again?
(End of this chapter)