Cartoonists and their assistants

"Yes, yes, this is it!"

"Simple makeup is of course fine."

The young woman felt reassured after receiving the editor's approval.

"Where is true knowledge?"

"Aren't we a group? Since you're going, I definitely have to go too, right? Otherwise, you won't be able to carry the show..."

Kanzuki Masaki still chose to go with the flow.

Anyway, at worst, I can just be more cautious and disguise myself to avoid being secretly photographed.

"Hmph, stop bragging! This kind of scene is more suitable for me!"

Eriri immediately retorted.

"In that case, it's settled. I'll have someone pick you up in a private car."

Minamoto nodded slightly.

"Oh~"

The two of them exclaimed.

It's not that they're ignorant; after all, the Sawamura family owns quite a few luxury cars, but that's only because of their family background.

The reason they receive this treatment now is because of their recognized status as professional cartoonists.

The two are completely different feelings.

"I'm so envious..."

Meanwhile, Ashisu Saho watched silently, her eyes gleaming.

Those invited to the annual meeting, besides company-related personnel like editors, were mostly established professional cartoonists.

As her assistant, she could only stand on the opposite bank and watch the bustling scene from afar.

One day...

She also wants to follow in the footsteps of her two teachers and step into another field!

Even though Asahi Saho was thinking so excitedly, she remained outwardly calm and not at all anxious.

Because she understands that one must be down-to-earth and that she still needs more experience and refinement.

......

A few days later.

With the combined efforts of Eriri and Saho Ashisu, and after several days of vacation, they finally completed the manuscript for the third episode.

Not only did it not cross the deadline, it actually got a few days faster.

While the holiday period also played a part, it also shows that Eriri's drawing skills have reached a new level. Even during a regular school month, she can finally give herself some breathing room.

This is certainly a good thing, since before it was like a taut string with no room for error.

With Christmas Eve approaching, the two childhood sweethearts discussed it and decided to have a small celebration.

However, it wasn't mainly for myself, but for my hardworking assistant during this time.

"Well then, Ms. Mizuki, Ms. Sawamura, I'll be taking my leave now."

"Wait, Miss Ashisu!"

In the living room, Asahi picked up her backpack, ready to leave as usual, but was suddenly stopped.

"what happened?"

"Have you forgotten what holiday it is today?"

"It seems to be... Christmas?"

Although she didn't care about these things, the Christmas decorations she saw on the way here already said it all.

"That's right, the work is finally done, let's celebrate!"

"Won't this... be too much trouble for you?"

Faced with the girl's enthusiastic invitation, Ashisu Saho found it difficult to refuse.

"Ding dong."

Just then, the doorbell rang.

"The KFC Christmas set I ordered has arrived. Miss Zusu, please finish your meal before you leave."

Mizuki Machi added a sentence and walked towards the door.

As a classic case in the history of advertising and marketing, eating KFC at Christmas has become a Christmas tradition for the Japanese.

And they didn't forget to prepare a Christmas cake as well.

"Wait a moment!"

Eriri turned and went into the small room to take out a decorated cake covered with thick whipped cream, which was also decorated with Christmas tree-shaped ornaments made of strawberries, chocolate, sugar and marzipan.

"Then... I won't stand on ceremony."

Ashisuke was deeply moved, and his voice trembled slightly.

After the celebration.

"Miss Ashisu, this is our Christmas present for you."

At this moment, Eriri also took out a Christmas card with a Christmas tree drawn on it and the pen name "Tsukishita Yuriko" written on it. It was noticeable that the first two "Tsukishita" characters were written differently from the last three "Yuriko" characters.

Both Shisu Saho and Shisu Saho were stunned for a moment and did not move.

Mizuki Machi smiled and said, "Could it be that Miss Asashisu doesn't think much of this gift?"

"Miss Ashisu, this is the first autograph we've ever given you! It's the only one of its kind in the world!"

Eriri furrowed her brow and stared intently.

"...I thought it was too precious. I didn't expect the two teachers to prepare so many surprises for me."

Shizusa took a deep breath.

The gift itself may not be expensive, but the sentiment behind it is extraordinary.

As an assistant, she didn't feel that she had anything that made the two teachers value her so much.

"Don't get me wrong! It just happened to be Christmas, so we celebrated a little!"

Eriri snorted.

"Ms. Ashisu worked overtime with us and cooked for us. This is nothing in return."

Mizuki Machi's directness made the assistant feel much more accepting.

"Thank you, both teachers."

Ashisaki reached out and took the things, her usually indifferent face flushing slightly.

Before coming, she had assumed that a genius who debuted after only junior high school would be arrogant and difficult to approach...

But now it seems she was lucky.

She was very worldly-wise, seemingly more mature than an adult.

The other one is a bit childish, but once you get to know his personality, he's not difficult to get along with.

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This day truly became a secret hideaway for the two of them.

To relax, the childhood sweethearts played games together for the first time in a long time before the Winter Comic.

At first, they played a multiplayer game, which was a one-sided match.

"That's it? That's it?"

"Delicious food, so satisfying, it's like spinning a top."

"Tsk tsk, Miss Minamoto is much better than you. We were evenly matched."

"Ugh, this is getting boring. How come I keep winning?"

While fighting, the two were still exchanging trash talk, but due to their different records, the lethality they inflicted was completely different.

"I won't play anymore!"

After another crushing defeat, the girl was so ashamed that she could disappear. She could only mutter to herself, saying things like "It's been so long since I played," "The controller buttons are not working properly," and "Game bugs"—things that were hard to understand.

"I told you, young lady, you're a lifetime too early to challenge my authority."

He laughed.

"Damn it! They switched games!"

The girl was already starting to get angry.

"playing what?"

Let's play Squirrel Battle!

He immediately laughed.

If you can't win a direct confrontation, you resort to underhanded tactics, right?

Girl, you're overthinking it!

after a while.

A girl's beautiful wail echoed through the hall.

"Don't lose it, don't lose it!"

"I'll get angry if you lose it again!"

"Ugh, you're so annoying, you idiot Masashi!"

"Can't I just play once?"

......

On this day, Mizuki Machi spent his time in a cheerful atmosphere.

As for Eriri?

He chose to wish the girl happiness.

the other side.

"Damn it!"

Eriri lay sprawled on the ground, like a salted fish, her eyes darting around.

A few minutes later, she finally came to her senses, uttered a harsh remark, and left.

"I'm not in good shape today, I'll try again another day!"

Once you get addicted to gaming, it's very difficult to quit.

Moreover, Eriri had been overly self-disciplined recently and hadn't touched a game in a long time. So this time, she chose to indulge herself and fought her childhood friend for three days and three nights, until the Great Dao was completely destroyed!

Finally, the night before the comic convention arrived.

"Alright, didn't we agree to participate in Winter Comic tomorrow? It's time to wrap this up."

Guan Yue Zhenzhi put down the handle.

"Damn it, I haven't gotten my revenge yet!"

Eriri grumbled and cursed, but still chose to put the controller down.

Because tomorrow's comic convention is even more anticipated.

"Will have the opportunity next time."

"By the way, isn't Zhenzhi always free? Have you been following this year's session? What major works have you published recently?"