Tokyo Soft Rice King.

For Junko Ohno, who has always been flat-chested and whose bust size hasn't increased no matter how much milk she drinks...

This is so awesome!

That hit her spot perfectly!

You can even completely immerse yourself in the protagonist's world and feel a soul-stirring connection!

Who says smaller ones are necessarily inferior to larger ones!

It was because of her appreciation for this comic that she wanted to get the autographs of everyone on the creative team and then take it home to display.

"So, the idea of ​​having a poor girl as the protagonist was also Anri-chan's idea...?"

"No, that was changed later in the Ming Dynasty."

"Hey?"

Junko Ohno froze again, staring blankly at Akira Kuroba.

Then she continued to enthusiastically praise her father-in-law.

"Including that erased panel! It's all Akira's masterpiece! Akira is really amazing! I've read so many comics and doujinshi, and Akira's paneling and control over the plot are top-tier! He's definitely on par with professional comic artists!"

"That's an exaggeration... I'm just standing on the shoulders of giants."

Kuroba Akira wasn't being modest; he believed that he was able to create good storyboards because he had references from the comics he had read in his previous life.

But in fact, Akira Kuroba himself has a very good imagination.

Being able to form an image in one's mind and then draw it is already a very impressive level of skill. It's similar to how extensive training in sports can lead to muscle memory and conditioned reflexes, which then become instinctive reactions.

Even if the drawing is rough or abstract, as long as there is a "processing genius" who can polish this "raw stone", then its true value can be discovered.

In his previous life, Kuroba Akira simply never met a collaborator who could fully understand him and become his 'paintbrush'.

But in this world, he met Aizono Moe, a 'slave' who would absolutely obey him and could completely understand his thoughts.

If we were to say who usually has the best chemistry with Akira Kuroba, it would be Hitomi Anri.

In terms of personality, Hikawa Makoto is the one who gets along best with Kuroba Akira.

In terms of creation, Aizen Moe and Kuroba Akira are truly a match made in heaven.

They are a duo worthy of being called the two most outstanding talents in the world.

However, both of them are currently lacking a bit of initiative. Kuroba Akira himself has no intention of creating manga, but if Aizono Moe is interested, he would be happy to lend her a hand.

However, we'll have to wait until the results of the short comic submission contest are released before we can discuss that further.

Back in the present, Kuroba Akira noticed that Ms. Luo's face was a little red, and her gaze towards him was no longer as teasing and playful as before.

"Teacher Luo?"

"Cough cough, it's nothing..."

Junko Ohno coughed twice to cover up her turbulent emotions.

No, no, no, this is not good. I'm actually feeling a little butterflies in my stomach with my own student...

It's just an illusion! An illusion!

Even if the character of "Poor You" was his idea, it doesn't mean he likes her; it's just to make the story more exciting! Don't misunderstand!

And this guy is a scumbag who runs a harem at school... He's the type of guy who'll definitely cause a scene...

After frantically trying to mentally patch things up, Junko Ohno regained her composure and started talking about serious matters.

"After each commercial, everyone starts online discussion threads and makes a ranking of doujinshi. Your work is undoubtedly among the top three."

"The future is asking innocently."

Can original comics be considered doujinshi?

"Anything sold at CM can be considered a doujinshi in a broad sense... Actually, the earliest CM was to provide a place for amateur comic enthusiasts who draw original comics to publish and exchange ideas. It was only later, as the proportion of derivative works of anime and manga works increased, that it became a doujinshi-focused event for immediate sale."

She continued.

"So now some comic book editors from publishing houses also participate in exhibitions in their private capacity to scout for promising comic book artists, but not many authors successfully 'make it'."

"I see... So, Mr. Ohno, you're setting up a stall too?"

When asked this question by the future, Junko Ohno gave a wry smile.

“I’m not a creator… I mainly work as an organizer now.”

This word in Japanese means 'organizer' or 'host,' which refers to the key role responsible for preparing, organizing, and arranging events.

Generally speaking, the organizer is the starting point for planning a doujinshi (fan-made comic). They will determine the theme, content, and goals, then invite relevant writers, illustrators, and other creators to participate in the event, negotiate prices, and set deadlines...

Finally, it's time to chase after the manuscript!

To put it simply, it's quite similar to editing, but the organizer isn't a dedicated profession; they're mostly individual organizers.

Therefore, there are also egregious incidents such as organizers running away with the funds... After all, the fanfiction community doesn't have many explicit rules, relying on high self-discipline, high self-isolation, and strict self-censorship. However, human nature always has loopholes, so accidents happen from time to time.

"I'm not talented. I published a doujinshi when I was in college, but the first one only sold one copy, and it was only because a good friend helped me buy it..."

Junko Ohno thought of Motoko Kobayakawa, her childhood friend who completely outshone her, making her feel inferior.

But without her, my life might have been even more bleak...

In the end, they even became teachers at the same school, which can be considered a tragic fate.

"Ohno-sensei..."

"But you guys are different. If you can sell out all the extra prints I made for you, you'll probably be the top seller in this CM magazine."

"Huh? Top seller?"

"That's right... Out of about 800 booths at CM, winning the top prize with an original comic is an incredibly impressive achievement! Many people might never achieve that in their entire lives! Even those groups that make a living by drawing doujinshi can't do it!"

"Wow...really...?"

"So, Kuroba-kun, and Takanashi-kun... no, Kuro-chan!"

Junko Ohno extended her hand to the two students.

"On behalf of Sesame Dumplings, I extend an invitation to you... to establish a professional club!"

Chapter 358 The Harem Forms a Physical Organization

"A club? But we're already a club!"

Kuroba Akira rubbed the little head of the future, which was asking a cute question, and said.

"It's not the same thing. Teacher Luo is talking about a professional club. The key is the word 'pro,' which means that it's an organization that aims to make a profit, similar to a studio or a company."

Junko Ohno nodded and echoed Akira Kuroba's words.

"That's right. After all, student clubs like the Arts and Literature Club will end after you graduate, right? Considering that you have to start preparing for college entrance exams in your senior year, next year will be your last year in the Arts and Literature Club."

For teachers who have watched one graduating class after another, their students leaving school is a very quick thing.

"what……"

The sudden mention of such a realistic topic left Takanashi Mirai speechless, as she hadn't even seriously considered the issue before.

Then, upon reflection, she realized that a month and a half had indeed flown by after she joined the Literature and Art Department.

During that time, we drew comics, played games, and chatted about many interesting topics together... Recalling those happy times, I realized once again that friends are indeed the best match for a game.

Although she initially went back to school as a condition to give her mother and Ming more opportunities to interact, she now feels that she made the right decision and that it is much more fulfilling than staying at home alone.

But is there only one year left for such days?

So short...too short!

I don't want to be separated from everyone so soon!

Such a wish arose in his mind in the future, and he even uttered some foolish and outrageous remarks.

"Um, can't everyone... just not graduate?"

Akira Kuroba and Junko Ohno exchanged glances, both wearing expressions that were a little hard to suppress, but rather amused.

This child is just too adorable!

"How could I not graduate? I can't just keep repeating a year like that one of the school's seven most unbelievable problem students, can I?"

Nishimura-senpai was called out, but even as the 'Zashiki-warashi of the Computer Club,' Nishimura-senpai has now passed on his mantle and left the school.

Junko Ohno continued, her words carrying a hint of mischief.

"Just like most student couples break up when they graduate, friendships formed during student days can only be maintained during school."

Future puffed out her cheeks and retorted somewhat angrily.

"No way! Even after graduation, everyone in the Literature and Art Department will definitely get together again!"

"I don't doubt your friendship. You might be able to meet up a few times in the first few years after graduation, but what about five or even ten years later? Once you lose the arts department and the school, the places where you meet every day, your interactions will only decrease until you both become just memories."

Junko Ohno herself showed a sigh when she said this, which seems to be based on her experience as someone who has been through it all.

At the same time, Akira Kuroba also felt this deeply, because he was older than Junko Ohno in his previous life, and he could better understand that ten years after graduation, even the best friends from student days would eventually become just a casual "old classmate".

"So the only way to truly maintain this friendship is... to create a semi-professional hobby group that brings everyone together!"

"oh oh!"

Junko Ohno raised her little fist, trying to stir up their emotions with passionate words and get them to agree to her proposal, but only the future was swayed by her, while Akira Kuroba remained unmoved.

“I understand your intentions, Mr. Ohno, but we have no intention of forming a professional circle that makes a living from doujinshi.”

Kuroba Akira rarely put on a serious face, and changed his address from "Raku-sensei" to "Ono-sensei".

"Even publishing doujinshi is limited to this event, and I may not participate in CM as an exhibitor again in the future."

"Huh?! You're not participating anymore?!"

I thought that after hearing these words, Teacher Luo would show a shocked expression, but it turns out that she will be even more shocked in the future.

Kuroba Akira rolled his eyes and complained to the future.

"Of course not... This time, we only chose one of our two works to be featured in the commercial because we needed to draw two different pieces. So, featuring in the commercial was an unplanned activity. We're the Literature Club, and drawing manga isn't really part of our club's regular activities..."

"Wow, it's actually an irrefutable argument!"

Junko Ohno said nonchalantly, her hands in her pockets.