Cartoonists and their assistants

He carried the noodles from the kitchen to the dining table in the living room, and then went upstairs.

"Dong dong dong."

After knocking and receiving no response, he pushed the door open and entered.

"Shiina, I'm coming in."

At this moment, the girl in front of the computer desk was completely immersed in her own world, her hand holding the pen moving incessantly, and the comic on the screen was rapidly taking shape.

"Completely ignoring me? No... that's amazing concentration."

Mizuki Machi was quite surprised.

He soon realized that it wasn't that she didn't want to pay attention to him, but rather that the girl had entered a state of 'selflessness'.

It is said to be a state of being that transcends personal desires and attachments, achieving spiritual freedom and tranquility.

In this state, inspiration will be easily sparked, and one will maintain their peak performance.

This state of mind is also known as 'flow' or 'zone'. Many people have experienced it briefly, while geniuses in this world only enter it occasionally. For example, Eriri experienced it twice when she was drawing 'Anohana', where she performed exceptionally well and amazed readers.

But the girl in front of me is completely different.

She can enter this state anytime, anywhere.

Such talent is probably unmatched even by his spiritual strength from two lifetimes.

This is the ultimate genius who makes everyone else in the art studio feel ashamed!

"It really lives up to its reputation."

Machi Mizuki finally felt a bit more involved.

Fortunately, he wasn't obsessed with it and hadn't planned to paint in the first place; otherwise, the extraterrestrial demon would have suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the chosen one.

Eriri, you deserved to lose!

"Shiina, it's time to eat."

He walked over and patted the table.

The girl naturally withdrew from that strange state, turning her head sluggishly.

"So fast?"

"Since it's just noodles, it'll be quick... Sorry, I didn't prepare a big meal."

On the table.

"The noodles are delicious."

Shiina Mashiro picked up a few noodles, chewed them a few times, and then gave her evaluation.

"As long as you're satisfied."

He said lightly.

After eating.

The girl returned to her room and continued drawing her comics meticulously.

I thought Eriri was already quite diligent, but I didn't expect the girl in front of me to be even more exaggerated than Eriri.

Being less talented, less hardworking, and not even given the chance to catch up is truly disheartening.

.......

Mizuki Machi lay in bed, propping her head up with her hands, staring at the familiar ceiling, not feeling sleepy for the time being.

Everything that happened today feels like a dream.

The scene under the cherry blossom tree can be vividly recalled by simply closing your eyes.

It really stirs up my emotions...

But they're just kids.

When he opened his eyes again, it was already the morning of the next day.

"Prepare breakfast first..."

He had figured out his plans for today.

"Oh right, and lunch too. We're going to the secret base today, so I'll go with Eriri and the others for lunch."

More than twenty minutes later.

He went back to the room on the second floor.

There was no response after knocking.

Upon entering, I witnessed the scene I had anticipated—

All sorts of clothes, underwear, and panties were scattered haphazardly throughout the room.

"What a troublesome guy..."

He sighed.

"I was just asking for trouble."

156's identity was unexpectedly exposed.

The computer was still on, the screen frozen on a few pages of comics drawn by the girl. The artwork was impeccable, but the content...

No comment.

His gaze shifted to something wrapped up like a spring roll under the computer desk.

"call......"

The girl was fast asleep, soft breathing coming from her mouth.

"Miss Shiina, it's already morning, time to get up and have breakfast."

He patted the blanket.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and the girl slowly opened her beautiful phoenix eyes, murmuring, "She won't be coming in the morning anymore."

"Unless it's the end of the world, the sun will rise in the east every day."

He continued.

The girl rubbed against the covers, seemingly still reluctant to leave, but made her decision anyway, and slowly emerged from under the covers like a beautiful snake.

As a virtuous person, he reacted immediately and turned around.

Why did you run away?

A girl's soft voice came from behind.

"Because you're not wearing any clothes right now!"

"If it were Rita, I wouldn't care."

"I'm a man, and I get excited when I see this in the morning."

"why."

"Stop asking questions! Hurry up and pick up your clothes from the ground, put them on, and come downstairs."

As he was saying this, he prepared to leave, but then he remembered something, picked up a set of clothes next to him, including his panties and lingerie, and threw them over.

"These panties are not cute."

"Never mind that, just get dressed!"

"True knowledge, so forceful."

The girl didn't waste any more words. She put on the whole outfit as he instructed and went downstairs.

"coming?"

Kanzuki Machi looked over.

There were no mishaps.

The girl wore a white short-sleeved top and a light pink pleated skirt. Although the outfit wasn't particularly stylish, she still looked fresh and charming.

"Does Maki like me dressed like this?"

She started with another sentence.

"do not like."

"Then why did you choose this option?"

"I just picked it randomly."

After casually answering this insignificant question, the two began to eat breakfast.

"I'm going out now and won't be back until the afternoon. I've left your lunchbox there, so remember to eat it!"

"I am Mizuki Machi gave the instructions."

Why go out?

Shiina Mashiro stared straight at him.

"Something's happened, it's none of your business... Anyway, remember what I said. Also, do you have a cell phone? Do you know how to use it?"

"Rita taught me."

"Then write down my number. Call me if anything happens."

Afterwards, he went to the girl's bedroom, found her pink flip phone, and entered his own phone number into it.

"Well then, I'll be going... Also, I should mention one last thing: I hate trouble, so Shiina, you'll have to gradually learn to take care of yourself. Simple things like getting dressed in the morning, fixing your hair, and washing clothes in the washing machine should all be done by yourself."

Before leaving, Mizuki Machi glanced at the girl's messy hair and said seriously.

"True knowledge, so verbose."

The girl, who had been expressionless the whole time, suddenly expressed her displeasure through her words.

That's enough to show just how lazy she is!

Mizuki Machi shook his head speechlessly, turned around, closed the door, and headed to the secret base.

.......

When he arrived at the scene, he was a little late to Eriri's.

"Why are you only arriving now?"

I slept in a little longer today.

"Oh."

......

It's lunch break time.

After finishing his lunch, he remembered something about someone and took out his phone.

"beep......"

After hesitating for a moment, he still made the call.

"who is it?"

"it's me."

"True knowledge?"

Have you had lunch yet?

"......have eaten."

"That means you didn't eat."

He sensed the hesitation in the girl's voice.

"Go eat quickly, stop drawing comics."

"I see."