Cartoonists and their assistants

As the time drew near, he suddenly realized that he was about to live with a young girl.

I have never experienced anything like this, neither in my past life nor in this one.

Aunt Lily is quite bold, actually entrusting this matter to someone like that...

"Ok?"

While gazing at the moon, a jumble of thoughts arose, and it wasn't until she came to her senses that she realized the train had already arrived at the station.

"They should be out by now..."

He glanced around the station entrances and exits, but couldn't spot the girl in the crowd.

Suddenly, in a fleeting moment, I caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of my eye.

Turning my head again, a scene I will never forget appeared before my eyes.

Under the cherry blossom tree, at the circular bench.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone down, tinging the fluttering cherry blossoms with a vibrant hue.

The young girl sat peacefully amidst the beautiful spring scenery.

"call......"

A gust of wind blew by, and her long golden hair swayed in the wind.

Seemingly sensing someone's gaze, she raised her head. Her phoenix eyes looked slightly mature, yet they held an innocent naiveté.

Their eyes met instantly.

Mizuki Machi stared blankly, her mouth slightly agape.

Anyone who sees such a picturesque scene would be deeply attracted by the girl's beauty and ethereal charm.

Even he... was no exception.

He thought that after spending ten years with Eriri, he had lost his allure for beautiful girls and could face anyone with ease.

But what was unexpected was that some people could make everyone else seem insignificant the moment they appeared.

However, he wasn't as infatuated as Pigsy, and quickly regained his composure, walking over calmly.

"Hey, what color do you want to be?"

The girl asked the question with a blank expression, yet it seemed she was very serious.

"If it were right now, it would probably be...colorful."

He hesitated for a moment before answering.

"Do you have anyone you like?"

The girl suddenly asked this question.

This is a huge shift; normal people can't keep up with this line of thinking.

So he asked a question in return.

"Why do you ask?"

"Because Miwa once said that once a person has someone they like, the whole world becomes colorful."

The girl said this as if she were reciting a text.

If it weren't for his exceptional memory, he wouldn't have realized what the girl was saying at first.

"This is a line from 'April Lie,' have you seen it?"

He couldn't help but be curious about this.

"Yes, I really like this comic."

She nodded slightly.

"I quite like it too."

He smiled, choosing not to reveal that identity directly, but instead asked in return, "What color do you want to become this time?"

"never thought about."

"Then you still ask me?"

"Right now, it's probably... white."

The girl blinked, then paused in her speech.

"He really does live up to his name."

He spoke.

The girl suddenly looked up, probably in confusion—

Why does this boy in front of me know my name?

"My name is Mizuki Machi. I was second-timely outsourced by Aunt Sayuri to take care of you."

"Aunt Sayuri?"

"Well, blame your unreliable cousin. She entrusted herself to the wrong person. From now on, you'll be living with me... If you want to back out now, it shouldn't be too late."

"True Knowledge, is it alright to call you True Knowledge?"

She didn't care at all, but instead flicked a strand of golden hair that fell beside her ear, a move that looked quite charming and alluring, releasing a charm that she herself was completely unaware of.

"It's very similar to my name, I like it very much."

"I have already introduced myself. Although I know who you are, out of courtesy you should also introduce yourself."

That sentence sounded very alluring, but Mizuki Machi remained unmoved and instead reminded the other party.

"My name is Shiina Mashiro. I came to Tokyo to become a manga artist."

The girl gave a similar answer, following the format of his previous self-introduction.

"Pure white, just like the feeling you give off..."

He responded only then, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"I like this name too, for the same reason as you."

155. Creating trouble for oneself.

After picking them up, Mizuki Machi led Shiina Mashiro to the Mizuki residence.

"Speaking of which, we're going to be living together soon. Don't you really have any other thoughts?"

He asked one more question.

"I'm used to it now, especially when I'm with Rita in England."

"Rita must be a girl, right? She's different from me."

"Yes, Machi is a boy."

When the girl answered, her expression remained completely unchanged, and she offered no further explanation.

Perhaps in her opinion, this answer was enough.

"Hey, forget it."

Kanzuki Masashi didn't ask any further questions.

He knew in his heart that doing so was a futile effort.

After all, from childhood to adulthood, this naturally naive girl has only ever done drawing and has no common sense about life.

"beep......"

Just then, he received a call from an unknown number.

"Moshi Moshi, is this for moon viewing?"

"Yes, may I ask who you are?"

"I'm Chihiro Sengoku. I've already heard about Mashiro from Sayuri. I hope you can take good care of her. Also, when school starts, could you please take her to..."

"Ms. Sengoku, you really know how to shirk your responsibilities. Shiina is your cousin, right? Can't you at least pick her up and drop her off morning and evening?"

He couldn't help but said.

"I've entrusted this matter entirely to you. Since Sayuri trusts you, I'll trust you too. So, I'm leaving Mashiro in your care... Alright, please allow me to say a few words to Mashiro."

Such entrustment sounds like it reflects high expectations, but in reality, it's just a way of saying they find it troublesome.

He, who had always held a similar attitude, was naturally well aware of this.

However, since things have come to this, he has nothing to complain about.

"Uh-huh..."

Shiina Mashiro took the phone and then quickly returned it.

"Did Miss Sengoku say anything?"

He asked as he put his phone into his pocket.

"She told me to be careful, and if I really lost my temper, to remember to shout 'help'."

"Let her go."

What does "unleashing one's animalistic instincts" mean?

The girl's innocent and naive appearance made him want to tease her.

"You'll find out later."

After a while.

The two arrived in front of a building.

it's getting dark.

"Is this the place of true knowledge?"

"Yes."

He took out his keys.

"This is my first time."

Upon entering the living room, the girl glanced around before speaking softly.

"What first time?"

"Seeing a house like this."

"Oh...then you'll have many more firsts in the future."

"Yes, today is also my first time with Masaki."

Without thinking, she blurted it out, omitting quite important details.

It made him feel like he was being teased.

The two went up to the second floor.

This is your room.

Shinji Mizuki pushed open the wooden door to a bedroom.

This was originally a guest room that hadn't been used much. After promising Aunt Sayuri, I had it cleaned up that day, including the girl's clothes, and the computer and graphics tablet needed for drawing comics were also set up.

"It's getting late. I need to make dinner now. Please call me if you need anything."

He greeted her, and the girl nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Then he went to the kitchen and simply cooked two bowls of noodles.

Because welcoming the other party with a grand celebration and painstakingly preparing a sumptuous dinner is, of course, impossible.

However, even though it's just a simple tomato and egg noodle dish, he's confident that his skill level is no less than that of a typical noodle shop.

Ten minutes later.