Cartoonists and their assistants

After receiving the GANGAN, Mashiro couldn't wait to start reading it.

Episode 10 of "A Lie in April" tells the story of the emotional entanglements among the main characters. The appearance of the upperclassman brings about a change in Tsubaki's feelings for Kousei Arima; she no longer sees him as a younger brother...

"Ha, childhood sweethearts are definitely unreliable. After spending so much time together, it feels more like a family relationship. By the time the unexpected appears and you realize it, it's already too late."

Chie Takasago also watched it at the same time and couldn't help but sigh.

Her words carried a hint of probing.

"The design of the emotional storyline is mainly related to the development of the plot. Who wins and who loses has already been decided and there will be no change."

"I think about it for a moment and say."

Does that mean comics and reality are different?

Takasago Tomoe smiled secretly.

"I can't understand it, but it's very interesting."

At this point, Mashiro finally gave her own assessment.

What seems contradictory is actually reasonable.

The girl wasn't without emotions, but rather unable to express them accurately.

So she felt it was real, but didn't understand why.

"This is the biggest obstacle to becoming a cartoonist."

Mizuki Machi continued.

"Is that right?"

Mashiro murmured softly.

"cartoonist?"

"I asked Takasago Chie."

"Shiina returned from England to become a manga artist."

He nodded.

"Hehe, with Teacher Yuexia's help, we'll definitely succeed... However, the name Shiina Mashiro sounds familiar. Have I heard it somewhere before?"

The girl looked puzzled and touched the ground lightly with her finger.

"Perhaps you saw news related to Shiina at some point."

"news?"

She quickly searched for 'Shiina Mashiro' on her phone, and then exclaimed 'Wow!' again.

"Wow, he's such a famous and powerful person! But why become a cartoonist? In terms of status, the two are incomparable!"

"I like comics."

Mashiro gave the same familiar answer.

"I really like it."

Chie Takasago's eyes were filled with admiration.

......

Afterwards, Mizuki Machi took Mashiro home and then went to the secret base.

He presented the GANGAN, who then deliberately coughed twice.

"Ahem, that..."

"Ask me anything."

What was Shiina's opinion after watching it?

"You really care about it."

"Just say what you want to say, don't keep me in suspense!"

He repeated what he had said.

"Heh, with that kind of comprehension, she's a long way from becoming a cartoonist!"

Eriri smiled smugly.

I don't know if it's mockery or smugness.

Appeared before 161 people

He generally agreed with Eriri's assessment.

In terms of drawing skills, Mashiro is impeccable. Even during the transition from oil painting to manga, it is clear how amazing she will be when she fully masters the art of manga.

But drawing skills are ultimately just icing on the cake for comics.

That's why Eriri didn't pay much attention to Mashiro's manga, focusing entirely on the plot.

To create interesting stories, one must have a relatively complete understanding of the world and be able to understand the stories readers want to see.

This is precisely Mashiro's weakness.

However, as the girl leaves England and comes to Tokyo, she comes into contact with the outside world and eventually comes to know the real world and understand things she never understood before.

What will happen then?

.......

The last day before school starts.

Early in the morning, just as he got up to make breakfast, Mashiro came looking for him.

"Makoto, I'm going out today."

"What's wrong."

"I want to meet with Ayano."

Who is Ayano?

"My editor."

"okay, I get it."

After speaking, the girl did not leave, but looked at him, waiting for the next instruction.

That's for sure. In a place where no one knows you, Mashiro wouldn't be able to get out by herself.

Have you agreed on a time and place?

he asked.

She shook her head.

She said, "Whatever you want."

"Let's go to a nearby family restaurant then, and set the time for a little after two o'clock."

He can just make time for it when the time comes.

"I'll go tell Ayano."

The girl turned and left.

After spending some time at the secret base.

Mizuki Machi returned home to pick up the person.

Now, Mashiro's clothing choices are more normal: light-colored T-shirts and skirts. Although simple, she still looks fresh and beautiful because of her good looks and temperament.

As they walked along the street, Mashiro suddenly stopped.

"What's wrong."

He turned his head and saw that the girl was staring intently at the Baumkuchen in the cake shop.

"do you want to eat?"

"Uh-huh......"

The two entered the cake shop.

"is the boss around?"

"What would you like to buy, sir?"

"I want to buy..."

While he was talking to the landlady.

"Um...this guest."

The proprietress suddenly looked embarrassed and hesitated to speak.

turn out to be......

Before anyone knew it, Mashiro had already torn open the packaging, taken a small bite, and then ate it along the edge.

"I'm sorry, ma'am, I'm sorry to have troubled you. I'll pay right now."

Mizuki Machi smiled helplessly, took out some banknotes, and walked up to the girl, gesturing for her to come out with him.

"Shiina, remember you can't eat at other people's restaurants in the future, and you have to pay first. Zero-dollar purchases aren't popular here. Be careful you don't get arrested, and then no one can save you."

He wasn't angry; instead, he calmly teased her.

"...I've written it down."

Mashiro nodded as she ate.

As the saying goes, "A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit."

The girl may not excel in other areas, but her memory is amazing; if she wants to remember something, she won't forget it.

In order to receive guidance from him, the girl had almost completely obeyed him.

Of course, some personal habits cannot be changed in a short time.

For example, the way the girl ate, with crumbs all over her mouth.

He only let the girl wipe it off herself with a tissue when they arrived at a nearby restaurant.

At this moment, he felt a sense of accomplishment.

It's like raising a child yourself.

......

"This is it."

A short-haired woman with a bag in one hand pushed open the door and entered. Her hair was permed and dyed, like ocean waves.

Her eyes flickered, and she instantly locked onto the girl in the window seat, then walked over.

"Ms. Shiina, is this our first time meeting in person? Good afternoon."

"Miss Ayano?"

Mashiro looked up.

"Yes, it's me."

Ayano Iida smiled slightly, put down her bag, and then picked up the menu.

"Excuse me, just a moment... Waiter, come here, I'd like to take your order."

She ordered a large amount of desserts and brown food, then looked at another person.

"Who is this?"

"My owner."

Mashiro said quickly.

"Aha?"

Ayano Iida's expression froze.