Cartoonists and their assistants

Part 1, Part 2... until a complete series is formed.

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Another holiday is here.

For Shinji Mizuki, none of this has changed.

As usual, they stayed in the secret base playing games or going upstairs to read books.

But his heart was undergoing a quiet, unseen change.

"I've cleared the game again..."

He stared at the game's ending on the screen, feeling increasingly indifferent, even a little bored.

No matter how fun something is, after playing it dozens of times, there will eventually come a day when it gets boring.

He only experiences some enjoyment when playing with others, but most of the time he plays alone.

Thinking about it, his daily routine has been pretty much the same over the past few years. The most memorable thing is his acquaintance with several young girls.

"Hey."

He sighed.

These are the days I once longed to live, but now that they've become monotonous, they seem to have become boring.

And so the beast hidden within began to roar impatiently, wanting to change something.

"I think I've reached a 'burnout period'."

During lunch, he made a surprising remark.

"Get lost! You don't feel any pressure at all, so how could you have a burnout period!"

Eriri immediately launched into a tirade.

She didn't complain at all, but this guy who plays video games all day couldn't stand it. It's really funny.

"The teacher is probably just tired of playing games."

Gokyou Ruri's eyes were gloomy as she sharply commented.

"The truth has been revealed!"

Sakura Chiyo nodded in agreement.

"That might be the case."

Mizuki Machi did not refute.

Because he felt this was normal; everyone has moments of emotional turmoil.

I probably got bored because I played too many games and read too many comics and novels, and after being overly satisfied, I started to feel tired of it.

He had some experience with this kind of situation and only needed to temporarily focus his attention on other aspects.

"You can't be serious, can you?"

Eriri noticed his listless appearance and frowned slightly, her expression showing concern.

"It's nothing serious. I'll just go for a walk and relax."

He replied.

"That's settled then. You're such a nuisance. Just don't let it affect your work."

The girl glanced at him.

"The teacher's worries are truly unexpected; is this what it means to be wealthy?"

"I also hope that I can be in that state someday."

The assistants each made a comment.

......

"Haah~"

The boy stretched.

Today, he took a nap and felt that his SAN value had recovered a few points, making him much more energetic.

However, when I turned to look at the game console, I still felt uninterested.

So I decided to go for a walk.

As he walked along the road, he gradually arrived at a neighborhood he was not familiar with, which brought him a sense of novelty.

However, the scenery in the city is mostly the same, and after a while you will find that there is actually no difference.

Before he knew it, he had arrived in Adachi Ward, when suddenly something occurred to him.

"Hehe, esteemed guest, it's good to see you again. What do you need?"

When Chie Takasago saw him arrive, she smiled slightly and came to his side.

"I won't buy any books today..."

He shook his head slightly.

"So, that's when you thought of me? Hehehe, this is really a headache. I didn't expect I to be so important in Zhenzhi's eyes."

The girl stood with her hands on her hips, head held high, and said smugly.

"I just happened to be nearby."

"Hmm? As expected, humans are all inherently tsundere... Just kidding."

She opened her eyes, carefully observed the boy's condition, and then changed the subject.

"So, is there something troubling you today, sir? Why don't you treat this place as your 'all-purpose shop' and let me solve your problems?"

"It's nothing really, it's just..."

"I see, it really is a happy trouble."

After hearing this, Takasago Chie was also speechless.

She spends almost every day at the bookstore, encountering all sorts of strange people and facing a constant stream of troubles, yet she never feels emo. In contrast, Zhenzhi seems to have it all so leisurely...

"Zhenzhi, I really want to punch you and wake you up! Can you hold back?"

As she thought about it, the girl's anger flared up, and she clenched her fists.

"That's not necessary anymore."

His expression changed, and he quickly waved his hand.

"call......"

The shop assistant took a deep breath, composed herself, and began to seriously consider the question by touching her chin with her jade-like fingers.

"People often say that troubles can be solved by troubles. You're living too easily right now. If you could find other troubles, you could probably solve them."

"Are you trying to make me worry unnecessarily? Then forget it..."

"Zhenzhi, that's the only thing you can't do."

Chie Takasago pointed at him with her finger.

"There's nothing I can do about it."

He admitted it.

"Well, I do have a solution too."

The girl suddenly smiled and raised her finger.

"any solution?"

"Go on a date with me."

The bookstore suddenly became completely silent.

Under his gaze, the girl's smiling expression suddenly turned awkward.

"Do not make jokes."

His eyes flickered.

"I'm not kidding! You've been staying home for too long and that's why you're depressed. Come out for a walk with me and you'll feel better... I've gone to such lengths to help you, and you don't appreciate my kindness."

"Then I misunderstood you, I'm sorry."

"You've already affected my mood, so if you want to apologize..."

The girl put her hands behind her back, turned around, and her tall figure showed the magnificence of the mountain. She also closed her eyes, as if waiting for someone to wake her up.

"Shall we go for a walk?"

He groaned.

"I am glad to."

The girl's lips curled into an exaggerated smile, her heart leaping with joy.

Her heart nearly stopped just now. She mustered up her courage but didn't get a proper response, which was incredibly embarrassing. Fortunately, the final answer was finally satisfactory.

Although this might have been because he was considerate of his own feelings and didn't want to embarrass himself, it at least shows something.

She still had some presence in his eyes.

Then, the shop assistant temporarily closed the bookstore and went out for a stroll with the boy.

Although it's called a date, it's only at the level of friends.

The only significance for Takasago Chie was that this was the first time the two of them had gone shopping alone.

Even so, it satisfied her.

This opportunity finally brought the two of them closer together.

153 I would like to ask you to take care of a girl.

Mizuki Machi returned home.

He thought back to his date today and smiled slightly.

It has to be said that it did have some effect.

after all......

Going on a date with a beautiful girl is definitely the right thing to do!

However, it feels quite embarrassing to talk about this, being comforted by a middle school girl... even though I'm about to become a high school girl.

"next time......"

For a moment, his mind was filled with thoughts, but he quickly suppressed them and shook his head.

the next day.

"Has he recovered?"

Eriri squeezed her eyebrows together.

"It's recovered a little."

He said calmly.

"Really? You went out so early yesterday, you weren't doing something shady, were you?"

"No...no."

The girl was just saying it casually, but she noticed that her childhood friend's expression was strange. Her eyes narrowed and she questioned him.

"Tell me! What were you secretly doing?!"

"No, I just went out for a walk to clear my head and then went to a bookstore... By the way, where's my school uniform?"

His mood was affected, and he felt inexplicably guilty at that moment.

"hehe."

The girl gave a cold smile; of course, she wouldn't believe it so easily.