Cartoonists and their assistants

......

The last day before spring break.

The students were more active than usual, exchanging ideas on all sorts of topics.

Because in two weeks, they will be moving up to the second grade and being reassigned to different classes.

Thinking about it this way, I suddenly felt a sense of parting.

Eriri, however, did not react at all.

After all, she and her childhood sweetheart had been in the same class since they were little, and they would be in the same class in the future.

This is not a privilege, but a destiny!

"Sawamura-kun, how about coming to my family's bookstore tomorrow?"

Finding an opportunity to be alone with her, Chie Takasago came to her side and invited her.

"You know I'm very busy, I don't have that time."

She glanced sideways, her gaze landing on a certain peak. Her eyes flickered, and she immediately turned her head away.

"I see. Then I'll go ask Mizuki-san again. It's all the same anyway..."

"Wait! What exactly is your purpose, you bastard?"

How could she possibly resist?

He immediately raised questions.

"This is a surprise! Do you really have to tell me now?"

Chie Takasago clasped her hands together and smiled.

"...Never mind, I'll go take a look anyway."

Eriri stared at her for a few seconds before finally nodding reluctantly.

Soon after, Chie Takasago ran over to invite the other member of the duo.

"Eri has already agreed? Interesting, let's go check it out."

Upon learning this, Mizuki Machi said in surprise.

After school, the three of them walked together for the first time.

"You're about to enter the second grade. How has this past year been for you two?"

During the journey, Takasago Chie asked in casual conversation.

"I don't feel anything special, I guess I'm just another year older."

He put his hands behind his head, looked up at the sky, and answered lazily.

"Getting a year older...shouldn't it be 'growing a year older'? Mizuki-san's way of putting it is quite interesting."

After finishing her sentence, Takasago Chie turned to ask another question.

Where is Sawamura-kun?

"I feel like I've had a pretty fulfilling life... I've finally achieved my dream."

Eriri's eyes held a hint of joy.

"That's great."

The latter's eyes were filled with envy.

When they arrived at Takasago Bookstore, the duo finally understood what the so-called 'surprise' meant.

Right in the most prominent spot at the entrance of the bookstore, there is a promotional image for Anohana.

"You're really taking this seriously, starting to promote it so early."

Eriri's tone of voice is different now.

"Takasago-san is really hardworking, but this shouldn't be an official event, right?"

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

He recalled that the official offline events wouldn't begin until next week.

"Of course, it was my own initiative, and I'm even planning to recommend it to everyone later."

Chie Takasago admitted.

"Actually, it doesn't have to go to this extent."

"What are you talking about, Mizuki-san? The more we sell, the more sales we get!"

“…That’s true.”

At this moment, even he was powerless to refute it.

"Aah~"

Eriri suddenly spoke up, drawing their attention.

She turned her head away and said, "Zhenzhi, the 'library' should have been updated recently, right? The materials used for reference should keep up with the times, shouldn't they?"

"That's right. I've been playing games a lot lately and I'm getting a little tired of it, so I thought I'd stock up on some goods while I'm at it."

Mizuki Machi quickly realized what was going on and replied.

"Well then, gentlemen, let me make the recommendation to you."

Chie Takasago did not refuse the kindness, and quickly straightened her posture and smiled slightly.

Afterwards, the two returned to their secret base with bags and packages, and removed some of the books from the bookshelves, replacing them with the newly purchased ones.

"This is just us returning the favor."

As Mizuki Machi walked downstairs, she said this.

"Don't get me wrong, I just want to read the new book."

The girl spoke arrogantly, refusing to admit it.

"Really? I see you've chosen quite a few types that you don't like."

"That's for your reference! As the original author, of course you should draw on the strengths of others."

"Okay, you're right... I'll go home now."

He waved his hand and said.

"Why go back so early? Couldn't you have stayed a little longer..."

Eriri muttered something under her breath, but didn't have the courage to directly ask her to stay.

However, even if you beg someone to stay, it won't help.

"call......"

The girl took a deep breath and turned to enter the studio.

Although she has an assistant to help her during holidays, she still has to make the most of her time most of the time.

There are still very few days when I have time to go straight home.

At this point, she finally understood that being a cartoonist was indeed not a good job.

Fortunately, as my drawing skills improve, I believe I will become more relaxed, and then I will be able to free up more time to play.

......

Spring break lasts for two weeks.

The manuscript for chapter six was submitted a few days before the holiday. As for the manuscript for chapter seven, there was no rush, so Eriri gave herself a full week off. In addition to reading manga and novels, she also played many new games with her childhood friend.

“It’s so enjoyable!”

This release after suppression brought great satisfaction to the girl.

"If only that idiot would give in to me a little more time..."

She snorted again, her expression displeased.

At this moment, the girl glanced at the time, got into bed, and covered herself with the blanket.

"Alright, let's continue working tomorrow..."

Episode 57 made me cry... Episode 6

It's the last day of the spring holiday.

The weather has warmed up, everything is starting to revive, and even the cherry blossom trees in the yard are beginning to bloom.

When Mizuki Machi arrived at the secret base, she found that someone had already arrived in the courtyard.

The girl stood under the cherry blossom tree, her golden hair, like a work of art, dazzling and radiant. Her clear blue eyes sparkled, and she looked up slightly, reaching out her hands to catch the falling cherry blossom petals. The smile on her face revealed a touch of innocent naivety.

From his perspective, this scene looked just like a CG sequence from a visual novel.

That perfect profile and porcelain-like skin are enough to steal anyone's attention, and it's definitely a feature that only a female lead would have.

"Zhen...Zhenzhi, when did you arrive?"

Eriri suddenly noticed his arrival, her expression instantly changed, and she casually tossed aside the flower petals in her hand, somewhat embarrassed.

Perhaps she thought her actions just now were too childish and silly.

However, this is perfectly reasonable for a junior high school girl.

Therefore, Mizuki Machi did not ridicule this matter.

"It's a pity. I wish the cherry blossom viewing period could be longer."

He didn't answer, but instead casually picked up a fallen cherry blossom petal, sniffed it, and found only a faint, almost imperceptible fragrance.

"Indeed, it's only available for this period of time each year, which is really too little... But according to Zhenzhi, isn't this a case of scarcity making things valuable? It's precisely because we can only see it for such a short time each year that everyone likes it so much."

Eriri's eyes held a mischievous glint in them.

"You're quick to apply what you've learned, but... besides being rare, the quality itself is also very important. If it's an eyesore, no one will like it."

He raised an eyebrow.

"Alright, alright, stop with the lectures! I'm not listening!"

The girl pouted and turned to walk towards the door.

......

Early in the morning, Lai Xi Bi Fang Fang had already gotten up and was changing his shoes at the door.

At this moment, her younger sister, Kanako Kurusu, appears.

"Sister, what are you doing up so early?"

"Of course, I'll buy this issue of Monthly Shonen Gangan."

"Hey... you don't have to get up this early."

"Because it contains works I like. By the way, Kanako can also check it out; you might like it."

Kanako doesn't like reading comics.

"It's worth a try... Okay, we've been chatting at the door for too long, I'm going out now."

After saying goodbye to her sister, she quickly went to a nearby bookstore to buy magazines.

"This episode finally has some closure, right?"

"Otherwise, I won't let you off the hook, Mizuki!"

After returning home, carrying a bit of the readers' resentment, I opened the magazine at Kishi no Kata.

......

The first thing that catches the eye is menma hidden among sunflowers.

Several thoughts were written next to it.

"I'm playing hide-and-seek with everyone."