Cartoonists and their assistants

It's a miracle she didn't upset the person who was taking care of her.

"You! You really don't appreciate kindness!"

The girl said with dissatisfaction.

After finishing one topic, the two moved on to another.

"By the way, Miss Saho isn't in a good situation right now."

"There is indeed a tendency for it to fall into the danger zone."

"So, are you going to give Miss Saho some advice?"

"What do you think?"

Mizuki Machi threw the question back at him.

"Let's... help Miss Saho, after all, she's been our assistant for so long."

The girl is still very sentimental towards the person she likes.

Do you remember we discussed a similar topic before?

“This is different! I was worried before that it would affect Saho-san’s growth, but now it seems…”

"Do you think she can't break through?"

"Well, that's not necessarily true... right?"

The girl hesitated.

If they were truly that confident, they wouldn't have made this request.

"In any case, please help Miss Saho!"

"Aside from the time Eriri invited me, this is the first time I've seen you go to such lengths... But I refuse!"

He opened his eyes.

"Now is not the time to use JOJO references!"

“Eri, I’m serious. Saho is no longer our assistant; she’s a manga artist. And how can a qualified manga artist not have her own opinions? Giving away things without permission might shatter someone’s self-esteem.”

"Can't you help me with everything?"

Eriri could understand such persistence, but she couldn't bear to see Saho, who had always worked so hard and earnestly, fail like this.

“It’s different, Eriri. We’re a duo, while Saho is all alone, so… unless she asks for it herself, I won’t offer my opinion.”

Mizuki Machi relented slightly.

"Was it a request made voluntarily...?"

Eriri murmured something.

She was already very satisfied with this answer.

Turning her head, she told Miss Saho about it.

However, Sha Suidu's reply was—

"Thank you for your help, teacher, but this time, I want to try it alone."

"Why are you so stubborn!"

Eriri was annoyed by this.

"Because people who embark on this path all have their own convictions, just like you are persistent in your painting skills and want to paint better. She doesn't want to give up so quickly either."

Guan Yuezhenzhi didn't take it to heart.

"Hey......"

The girl's breath immediately deflated.

Just then, Ms. Saho's second reply arrived.

"However, if I fail the challenge, please teach me again."

These words finally offered her some comfort.

On the other side, in his own apartment.

Ashisuke's expression was not as calm as it had appeared in his reply.

Her popularity ranking gradually declined, putting a lot of pressure on her.

The thought of possibly being cut in half made her breathless.

"I didn't realize it when I was an assistant, but now that I'm a comic artist, I understand that it's difficult to keep a serialization going, let alone hope for a higher ranking... But I can't give up! I'm sure I can persevere, and at least I can gain more experience before that happens."

She clenched her hands, encouraging herself.

......

10 month 12 day.

The fourth chapter of "4 Lies" has been published.

The story recounts how Kaori Miyazono used various methods to persuade Kousei Arima to become her accompanist.

In the end, it was her sincere tears that moved the other party.

Several details in this episode have sparked discussion among viewers.

"Just based on Xiaochun's line that treats the protagonist like her own younger brother, she's destined to be a loser."

"Hehe, is this another case of the childhood sweetheart being defeated by a newcomer?"

"Did you guys notice that the female lead stopped at the hospital station and dedicated a whole page to the content? That's foreshadowing, isn't it?"

"Could this be a feint?"

"If it were any other author, I don't think there's anything to be concerned about, but if it's Tsukishima-sensei..."

"Please support me as I'm about to be defeated... How terrifying!" The woman's tearful plea felt wrong!

"I see now. The female lead is just using Watari Ryota as a decoy; her real target is the male lead! Or is she planning to have her cake and eat it too? Good tea, good wickedness! But I like it."

Readers are currently taking a joking attitude.

After all, it was just a premonition, and not many of them really liked the character Kaori Miyazono, so they could still discuss the content at their leisure.

After dealing with the guests, Chie Takasago finished reading this chapter and said with a sigh of helplessness.

"Is it going to be another sacrifice for the female lead?"

"That won't cure it!"

"Teacher Yuexia".

141 Actually, I'm a cartoonist!

"Only by experiencing depression can one better heal; one must first lose before gaining. Isn't that what being moved is all about?"

As Mizuki Machi took a novel off the bookshelf, she answered.

"No way! Isn't that simple, everyday life, the stories of friends sharing joys and sorrows, quite heartwarming too!"

"The kind you're talking about is completely different from the style you're describing."

"Yes, yes, Teacher Yuexia knows best."

"I have no choice," said Chie Takasago in a perfunctory tone.

"By the way, you must have noticed the recent situation with Miss Ashisu's 'devil,' right? What are you planning to do about it?"

"Not much."

"Oh, Teacher Yuexia is so cruel! I've worked so diligently under her for so long~"

"Only the right kind of help is meaningful. I've already hurt someone once, and I don't want to hurt them a second time."

"No... that's not how it works! Being able to see the scenery of professional manga artists is an experience that is already invaluable for Ms. Ashisu. Ms. Ashisu must feel only gratitude towards you."

"I know about this too."

He smiled faintly.

The girl was taken aback for a moment, then realized and said, "It seems I was overthinking it. Zhenzhi sees further than I do."

"Okay, that's about it."

He placed the books he had bought on the cashier's counter.

"Welcome to visit again next time!"

After paying, the girl watched the boy walk out the door, waving playfully. After he left, she rested her chin on her hand, her eyes gradually becoming vacant as she stared blankly in the direction of the door.

The days ahead are going to be boring again.

.......

After returning home in the evening.

Mizuki Machi glanced at her phone and saw a new message from Kirino.

The two have been communicating frequently recently, and their relationship has become quite good.

The one that probably played the biggest role was the hentai (sister complex) eroge (adult game).

That guy is so knowledgeable; he got completely absorbed in the discussion before we knew it.

However, the girl is talking about serious matters today.

Kirino: Cousin!

Kirino: I feel like the time is almost right! Shouldn't we wrap things up?

Kirino: Please give me your instructions!

Now Kirino no longer calls him "teacher," but instead calls him "cousin" very familiarly.

If Kirino's parents found out, they'd probably be completely dumbfounded.

Speaking of which, isn't it even more inappropriate to discuss hentai eroge (adult games) with my 'cousin'?

Masami: If you think it's okay, then you should confront Ayase.

Kirino: I'm scared.

True Knowledge: What's there to be afraid of?

Kirino: I don't have confidence on my own.

Kirino: So, please, cousin, I need you to step in!

True Knowledge: Me?

Makoto: You mean you made me travel all the way to Chiba just to help you with this? Even a biological brother would find that troublesome.

His words silenced the girl.

Ultimately, their relationship wasn't that good.

Moreover, he's the kind of person who's rather easygoing.

Just when he thought the conversation was about to end, the girl sent him another message.

Kirino: Well, cousin, how about I go to Tokyo with Ayase to visit him?

True Knowledge: Is it necessary to go to this extent?

Kirino: This is really important to me, cousin, oh my god.JPG!

Kirino: Let's also turn Ayase into my cousin's fan!

Zhenzhi: Okay.

He thought about it and decided that he couldn't give up halfway, so he agreed and then gave some instructions.

Zhenzhi: Contact Black Cat, and we'll come to our secret base together.

Kirino: Secret base! ! !

Kirino: So it really exists!