My girlfriend is Kusunoko Saiki

"Because my dad has come back."

"Ok?"

At this time, Nan Zi's door had been opened.

With snow piled on his shoulders, Mr. Qi Mu returned home with a tired look on his face.

Although on the surface, everyone in Japan is on holiday now.

But in fact, those who understand will understand. After all, Japanese office workers these days are inhumane, and even a large group like Shueisha is not immune.

Besides, there are indeed many things to do at the end of the year. For example...

"Naoto! Kusunoko! Are you home?"

As soon as he got home, Qi Mu's father called the names of his daughter and son-in-law.

"Eh? Uncle Qi Mu, you're back? Are there still so many things to do in the editorial office today?"

Naoto, who saw Saiki's father coming back, asked him with some confusion.

"Ah, there are indeed a lot of things to do. After all, today is the year-end party tomorrow."

"End of year party? Ah, it's already this time?"

At this time, after hearing what Saiki's father said, Naoto also reacted and realized that this time has come recently.

Shueisha New Year's Party is a party held by Shueisha to reward writers and editors who have worked for Shueisha throughout the year.

In addition to some cartoonists and editors, many people related to Shueisha, such as voice actors and employees of some animation companies, will also join the party.

This kind of party is more like a social gathering, bringing together writers and staff who don’t know each other at ordinary times. Many writers met each other at JUMP’s parties.

Some people even got to know some animation groups here and got the opportunity to be animated.

For example, the future Yashiro Mumenye met such a person at a party, which eventually gave her the opportunity to be animated.

In this evening party, you can even see the mysterious senior executives of Shueisha.

However, this was Naoto's first time attending such a party, and few people mentioned this party on the Internet.

All of Naoto's memories of the Shueisha party came from the plot scenes of Bakuman, and he had no idea what kind of activities were held at the party.

In the cartoonist group we created earlier, everyone was looking forward to this party. Everyone was still discussing what kind of activities and prizes this party would have, and who would be the final winner.

I didn't expect that time would pass so quickly.

Originally, this party was supposed to be held around the New Year, but due to special circumstances this time, it was postponed for a few days.

"By the way, you're going to go this time too, right, Nan Zi? Ah~ I remember when we were little, Nan Zi always pestered me to go. I didn't expect that Naoto would be able to take you this time."

Since it was a party, Naoto could bring some relatives or friends in. However, since Reika was still a little young, Naoto didn't plan to bring her along this time.

However, this time, Kusunoki can attend the party with Naoto as a female companion.

Previously, Saiki's father, who was an editor, didn't want Kusunoki to participate. In fact, a big part of the reason was that the party was actually a mixed bag.

Nan Zi's situation is also a bit special. If something happens, Saiki's father doesn't know what to do.

Now that Naoto is here, Saiki's father can finally feel relieved.

Anyway, Naoto will probably see many famous people from the comics industry participating in this party. He is a little excited to meet Mr. Kubo again, whom he has met several times before.

"Here is the invitation letter for you and Kusunoki. Keep it safe. Remember to dress nicely tomorrow. A special car will pick you up in the evening. I heard from editor Sasaki that Nizuma-sensei and Ajou Kiyome are also very excited about the team-up this time."

"Really? The Supremes are going to attend the party too. I haven't seen them for a long time and I miss them a lot. Hmm, it suddenly occurred to me that we don't seem to have any formal wear yet? Is there any place that still sells such things?"

Chapter 91: A Star-studded Night (Part 1)

"Naoto, hurry up! The JUMP car is coming!"

"Oh, right away, I'm coming!"

As time passed, it soon arrived at the evening of the next day.

Because it is winter, the sky in Tokyo gets dark very early. It turns black around five in the evening.

At this time, Naoto had changed into a black suit and used hairspray to give himself a neat hairstyle. From a high school student, he now had a mature aura.

But Nan Zi looked a little unnatural after putting on the light pink dress that she had specially prepared for her.

As for something like a dress, Nan Zi had never worn one in her life.

Especially because Kusunoko's breasts were... uh, hard to describe, probably like the runway for an F15 taking off that was a little more curved, which forced Kusunoko to use her own abilities to simply shape her body.

"Speaking of which, do we really need to dress so well to get through? It feels a little weird."

At this moment, Naoto pulled the bow around his neck uncomfortably. He always felt that this outfit looked weird no matter how he wore it. He had never dressed so formally when he went to the art award ceremony to receive awards before. Was he making a big fuss this time?

"Naoto, Kusunoko, don't underestimate this party. After all, there are also high-ranking people from Shueisha coming here. Besides, Naoto, you are the top writer this year. How can you not dress better?"

At this time, Qi Mu's father walked out from the corner. He was wearing a suit that was different from usual, and he looked particularly energetic and confident.

Nan Zi had never seen her father looking forward to a party so much before.

Maybe it’s because the people under my command this year are finally no longer rotten fish or shrimp.

With an ace writer like Naoto, it is naturally an honor.

From a screenwriter who was completely ignored and even looked down upon by his juniors to a popular figure now, Mr. Saiki can be said to be very proud of himself recently.

Naturally, my previous dislike has turned into anticipation.

"Wow, Kusunoko-chan and Naoto-chan look so good together. Mom, I'm so happy about this scene! No, I have to take a picture with my camera. Where's the camera? Where's the camera?"

"Uh, I remember the camera at home seemed to be in the room. Mom, wait a minute, I'll go find it."

Compared to Qi Mu's father, Qi Mu's mother seemed even more excited.

Seeing the looks of Naoto and Kusunoko, Saiki's mother was so moved that she almost cried.

All of a sudden, there was a huge chaos.

"I didn't expect that you would look so decent in a formal suit, brother."

On the other hand, Reika, who couldn't go to the party and had to stay at home with Saiki's mother, couldn't help but make fun of her brother when she saw his appearance.

Well, this was probably just his sister throwing a tantrum. Naoto was already used to this kind of thing.

"Well, if I am a man, what are you, my dear sister?"

"Eh? My brother is a dog, so am I? No, you stinky brother, you are tricking me!"

"Haha, my silly sister, your little brain is really useless."

While Naoto and the others were playing around, a white luxury car had already stopped at the door of Saiki's house.

When the car horn sounded, Naoto looked at the cars outside and immediately became like a bumpkin.

Don't blame Naoto for being ignorant, because the car outside is really too luxurious.

Although Naoto didn't know what brand the car was, just by looking at the length of the car, he knew it was definitely something special.

In the extended version of the car, the straight man only knows Lincoln, and knows nothing about the rest.

Although Naoto didn't know much about the white extended version of the car in front of him, he knew that it must be very expensive.

"This, this is the car that's coming to pick us up?"

Not only Naoto, but also Kusunoki looked confused when seeing the super luxurious car in front of them. Such a high-end car, are they serious?

"Yes, this is the car that is specially used to pick up comic writers. Come on in. I have never experienced this feeling before. I can finally experience the feeling of a high-end car."

Come to think of it, Qi Mu's father has never experienced the feeling of driving this kind of high-end car. After all, it is specially used to pick up and drop off teachers. As an editor and office worker, he might as well forget it.

Moreover, not just anyone can get on this kind of car. Only comic writers who have worked on multiple serialized works are eligible to receive special car pick-up.

Before, Qi Mu's father usually drove there by himself, but now he can actually experience the feeling of driving a high-end car.

Arriving in front of the car, Naoto carefully opened the door and got in. Looking at the magnificent decoration inside, Naoto understood for the first time what the life of the so-called rich is like.

The space inside the car is ridiculously large. At least Naoto feels that the seats on both sides will not feel crowded even if you use them directly for sleeping.

There is also a small refrigerator inside the car, which even stores various drinks, fruit snacks and the like.

JUMP actually uses such a luxurious car to pick up and drop off cartoonists. It's simply the height of extravagance.

He is indeed a giant in the comics industry.

"Teacher ONE, please take your seat, we are about to set off."

"Oh, yes, yes."

After the driver in front saw Naoto and the others got on the car, he immediately started the engine and took Naoto and the others to the venue where the party would be held.

After arriving at the venue, Naoto and Kusunoki realized that JUMP's ambitions were not limited to cars.

JUMP has a special building to host various activities.

When countless lights were released from the luxurious hotel in the distance, those who didn't know would think that they had arrived at the royal castle.

"Is this the venue for tonight's party?"

Nan Zi looked around curiously at this time and found that there were more than just their group of people arriving.

Various comic book writers, editors and celebrities all rushed to the venue. Even Nan Zi had never experienced such a unique event.

However, the only drawback is that the inner world of the people around him is too complicated, which gives Nan Zi a headache.

"Nanzi, otherwise, you should wear the ring."

Looking at Kusunoko's slightly shaking head, Naoto carefully suggested to his girlfriend.

At this moment, suddenly behind them, a black car similar to the white car that had taken them there before stopped behind them.

Coming out of the car were two bumpkins who also had shocked expressions on their faces.

Chapter 92: A Star-studded Night (Part 2)

An hour before Naoto and Kusunoko arrived at the venue, Souma and Akito were in their studios, extremely nervous.

As high school students, the two of them couldn't calm down at all at this moment. After all, they were going to attend JUMP's party soon.

Originally, only veteran writers who had been serializing for more than a year would be invited to this party. However, since this year, Yagi Mumengye and some other writers were the heroes who helped JUMP defeat the enemy, they made an exception and allowed the two of them to come.

"Supreme Master, what should we say when we meet those teachers?"

"I don't know. I just know I was panicking. My mind was a mess."

They had clearly received the invitation to the banquet several days ago, but it was only when the day really came that they felt so nervous.

When I thought about all those famous seniors who would attend this banquet, my restless heart could not calm down.

But it's normal. After all, it's my first time participating in such an event. It would be strange if I wasn't excited.

Even a high school student like Naoto was excited when he found out he was going to attend the party.

It was clearly still early for the shuttle bus to arrive, but neither Goushi nor Akito had the slightest intention of checking their phones. They just sat on the sofa, watching the time tick by on the clock. I'm afraid that the saying "days pass like years" could not be more appropriate to describe their lives.

But when the two of them sat in the super luxurious car, their performance was even more exaggerated than Naoto's.

Sitting in the back seat of the car, I was sitting upright, but at the same time, I was curious about everything behind me.

The feeling of wanting to touch but not being able to do so was an ultimate torture for two teenagers who were only around fifteen years old.

After finally reaching the venue, the previous scene arrived.

"Are we there yet?"

"So this is where the party is being held?"

When they heard the familiar voice, Naoto and Kusunoko turned around at the same time and saw Takami and Akito who looked like country bumpkins coming into the city.

"Eh? Tallest, Akito, you guys are here too?"

"Hey? It's Kusunoki-san and Naoto-san! And Editor Saiki!"

After hearing Naoto's voice, the two also noticed Naoto and his group.

But after seeing the clothes on Naoto and Kusunoko, they were both stunned at the same time.

"Pfft, what on earth are you two wearing?"

At this moment, Naoto almost couldn't help himself when he looked at Takahiro and Akito.