Cartoonists and their assistants

Guan Yue Zhenzhi pondered for a moment.

If other people saw this, they would definitely think that the child had stolen the parent's car.

"In any case, it's a great honor that Ms. Minano came to pick us up."

He said politely.

Such matters are usually handled by specialized transportation companies, but the editor's personal involvement demonstrates the importance she places on the two individuals.

"Thank you, Ms. Minano."

Eriri also realized what was happening.

"It's nothing, I just gave you a ride... Okay, now I need to focus on driving."

After saying that, Minamoto stepped on the gas.

"So, this must be Ms. Minano's own car?"

"Looks like editing is just a hobby."

After whispering for a few moments in the back seat, the two changed the subject.

"How should we introduce ourselves later? Should we discuss it?"

Eriri remembered the previous topic and reminded her.

"Whatever."

"Are you sure you don't want to embarrass someone? You should practice a bit."

"...Nice to meet you. We are Yuriko Tsukishita, the author of 'Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.' I am Mizuki, one of the two. Nice to meet you?"

"Hmm, it's not bad, just don't forget it when the time comes."

"Just kidding, I'll just say 'I'm Mizuki' when the time comes."

Kanzuki Masashi casually waved his hand.

"You guy..."

The girl was speechless for a moment.

Ten minutes later, the car finally stopped.

"We've arrived at the venue."

Minamoto gave a reminder, and then the three of them got off the car together.

What comes into view is a magnificent, palace-like place, where people come and go dressed in designer clothes and adorned with gold and silver jewelry, making it clear at a glance that they are high-class.

"Wow."

Mizuki Machi let out a gasp of surprise.

This was truly like Grandma Liu visiting the Grand View Garden—she broadened her horizons.

"Stop yelling, let's go, you idiot."

Eriri grabbed his wrist and dragged him forward.

"Welcome! Please leave your luggage at the storage area."

The welcoming receptionist came over.

"No."

"Then please go over there."

The three of them walked in the direction he pointed.

"Please accept this number plate."

The receptionist at the front desk handed the three people small round tags with numbers written on them to prevent unauthorized individuals from joining them.

"This way."

Minamoto pointed to the other side of the passage.

The two followed closely in her footsteps.

43 Recognition

As I entered the hall, a thin-faced young man walked towards me.

"It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Tomiya, and you two must be 'Tsukishima Yuriko'?"

He looked at the two of them and said.

"Yes."

The two responded and continued.

"I am Mizuki, one of the duo."

"Just call me Sawamura."

Fu Dugangjian couldn't help but look annoyed as he listened to the young and energetic voice.

"Actually, if it weren't for Ms. Minano's interference, I would have been one of their editors. It's such a pity."

There's no need to emphasize this anymore.

Ms. Minano, who usually doesn't show much expression, suddenly became sarcastic in her tone.

It has a sense of asserting sovereignty.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, it was definitely my fault. What's done is done..."

Fu Dugang scratched his head, then his gaze suddenly drifted and landed on someone who had entered through the passage.

"I have something to attend to, so I won't bother you any longer. Let's talk again later when we have time."

He turned and ran to the other side.

"Ms. Minano, could these two be the legendary 'Tsukika Yuriko' teacher?"

Shortly after Futo ran off, several other editors came over to greet Ms. Minano.

However, the editors' main focus was still on them.

Anyone would want to see the person hailed as 'the most talented cartoonist in history' in person.

"Hello, I am Mizuki."

"...I am Sawamura."

Thank you for your appreciation.

"We will continue to work hard."

Mizuki Machi and Eriri greeted everyone with polite but slightly awkward smiles.

Neither of them expected that so many people would want to talk to them.

Only then did I realize how coveted this so-called title is.

After dealing with another person.

"I never expected it to be this tiring."

Mizuki Machi took a deep breath and said.

"It's even more tiring than attending a party organized by my dad."

Eriri was also starting to lose her patience.

"Get used to it, because you will become more famous in the future... But this is your first appearance after all, so everyone is watching you like you are watching rare animals like giant pandas."

Seeing that they looked tired, Minamoto offered some words of comfort.

Here, there are only a few places where giant pandas borrowed from the ancient Eastern country can be found, which is indeed very rare.

The metaphor is apt.

If one didn't have prior knowledge of the subject, they wouldn't say something like that.

"Does Ms. Minano like giant pandas?"

Guan Yuezhen asked curiously.

"like."

Minamoto responded softly and explained the reason, "My home is not far from Ueno Zoo, so I often went to the zoo alone when I was a child... Giant pandas are so cute."

"Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many enthusiastic fans."

Eriri chimed in with a comment.

While the three were chatting, two more people arrived, both of them women.

A woman with short hair, a sparkling diamond in her earlobe, and fashionable attire, but with a cold look in her eyes, giving off an aloof and unapproachable vibe.

The other one looked younger, with purple eyes, wearing a small green hat and round-framed glasses, and had an innocent and lively smile on his face.

“I heard everything from the side. Mizuki and Sawamura, right? You two are the genius duo who use the pen name ‘Tsukishita Yuriko’? It’s nice to meet you… Ah, I almost forgot to introduce myself. I’m Konno Kazuka. You should have heard of my work, it’s called ‘Adventure World’.”

Kazuka Konno approached him very enthusiastically.

"The porcelain tree is beautiful, but the walls are dark and noisy, and the kind of charm is unbearable!"

Even a reserved woman would give a simple self-introduction.

"Konno-sensei!?"

Eriri exclaimed in surprise.

Kazuka Konno is a name that is very familiar to readers of Monthly Shonen Gangan, and he is quite famous even in the industry.

If she remembered correctly, the sales of the collected volumes of "Adventure World," a mainstay of GANGAN, ranked ninth last year, and based on the current trend, it should still have the potential to continue to rise.

Without a doubt, the bespectacled girl in front of her was the most talented comic artist she had ever met.

"Y-you...hello! We are 'Tsukika Yuriko', nice to meet you!"

Eriri immediately tensed up, and her voice became noticeably unnatural.

Still so useless!

That reveals my weakness.

While inwardly grumbling, Mizuki Machi calmly replied, "Hello, Konno-sensei."

He rarely feels nervous in simple interpersonal interactions; what makes him nervous is the entire environment, but he has gradually adapted to it now.

"No kidding, I like your work."

Kazuka Konno said it directly.

"Eh!?"

Eriri hadn't even reacted yet.

"I truly appreciate the effort and passion you've poured into your work... It's a pity I'm not very good at this style of comics, otherwise..."

"Ms. Konno, you should be responsible to the readers who like your work."

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"I know, I won't give up halfway and insist on trying things I'm not good at."

Kazuka Konno turned his head and said.

"I'm glad you know."

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"By the way, are you two a couple?"

Konno Kazuka looked at the two of them again, a sly smile flashing in his eyes.

"No...no! But we're childhood sweethearts."

Eriri was completely flustered by this question.

"Really? That's a pity. I thought they were a perfect match."