Cartoonists and their assistants

"What!?"

Eriri was horrified.

"You actually leaked the information to others!"

In her view, this was an agreement and a secret between the two of them.

the most important is......

What if that woman tells someone else?

"It's okay. Takasago-san has already promised to keep it a secret. Besides, what's wrong with telling her? Is having a dream shameful?"

"No, that's not how it is! I..."

"Alright, Eriri, I'm going back now."

Mizuki Machi had no intention of lingering any longer and turned to leave.

"..."

The girl was alone in her bedroom, biting her lip, her expression shifting between light and dark.

"So, you're finally going to grow up, Eriri?"

As he walked out of the villa, Mizuki Machi muttered something to himself.

He had witnessed the girl's changes over the years. He couldn't say whether he approved or disapproved, but he still believed that people shouldn't be bound by external fame and fortune, otherwise it would only create more trouble.

However, he did not expect the girl to change quickly; it should be a gradual process.

......

One week after the final exams.

The homeroom teacher distributed report cards to everyone.

"They all passed..."

Eriri breathed a sigh of relief after seeing her results.

Out of a total of 280 students, she ranked 120th, which is barely considered an above-average position. While it's not something to be praised, at least it's not embarrassing.

Yes, that's what she thinks.

the other side.

Machi Mizuki also received her report card.

He ranked first in his grade.

That's quite normal. Although he didn't put too much effort into his studies, his superior memory still put him ahead of the average person by a considerable margin. Of course, this is also related to the fact that Shimamura Middle School wasn't a particularly prestigious school.

"Kanzuki-kun, how did you do on your first final exam in middle school?"

When get out of class ended, the carefree girl walked over.

"Just so-so."

He said expressionlessly.

"Heh, you must have failed the exam!"

Chie Takasago makes judgments through her skill in reading people's expressions and demeanor.

"But don't worry, I'll be there for you, even if I'm at the bottom."

She seemed to have come seeking solace.

"I know what to do," thought Mizuki Machi in his heart.

"Takasago-kun, is it because your grades are not very good?"

"Cough cough cough... It's alright now."

"How many?"

"Uh, maybe a few dozen, but from the bottom."

"Although you look like a top student, you're actually quite stupid, but that does fit your persona of reading dozens of novels a month."

He joked with a smile.

"What rank did you get, Mizuki-kun?"

Chie Takasago's face flushed red, and she planned to take the opportunity to mock him back.

"See for yourself."

He casually pulled out the report card.

"Impossible! He's actually number one?"

Chie Takasago's eyes widened in disbelief.

In her opinion, Mizuki was also in the "unlearned and incompetent" category, so her grades shouldn't be too good either.

"I don't believe it! Mizuki-kun, we're all clearly from the Otherworld!"

"Because I'm a genius."

His answer left the girl speechless.

The hope of finding like-minded people was instantly shattered.

"By the way, Mizuki-kun, how's your relationship going? When are you planning to debut?"

Takasago Chie's expression instantly transformed into a very friendly smile.

What a blunt change of subject.

Mizuki Machi thought to herself, but still replied, "It's going well. If nothing unexpected happens, we should be able to debut this year."

“Is this true?!”

Chie Takasago looked doubtful.

They're only 12 or 13 years old this year!

Becoming a cartoonist at such a young age is simply too exaggerated!

It is entirely possible to break historical records.

"Impossible, impossible, Mizuki-kun, stop bragging in front of me. In my opinion, even if you two are a match made in heaven, you should at least be in high school before you can debut."

She waved her hand and said.

Even so, this is still a very high evaluation.

Because very few people debut at the age of high school.

After all, the accumulation of skills and experience over the years is very important for creating interesting comics.

Of course, debuting earlier does not necessarily mean that one will achieve greater success in the end.

"Ding~"

Just then, the class bell rang.

Mizuki Machi slightly raised his gaze, stared into the girl's eyes, and uttered his last sentence in a dashing manner to conclude the conversation.

"Then let's wait and see."

It's another weekend.

Sawamura family.

"I've pretty much gotten used to using the D pen, but the G pen still feels a bit awkward to use, though it seems to be enough..."

Eriri looked at the comic she had just drawn and couldn't help but feel that it was somewhat unsatisfactory.

Only then did she have time to think about other things.

"Speaking of which, why is Zhenzhi so slow? There are only forty days left. Shouldn't we urge him? It's just a NAME."

"Wait, that guy wouldn't...?"

Her eyes widened as she realized what was happening, and she quickly took out her phone and sent a message.

Eriri: Machi, didn't you already complete your NAME a long time ago?

Zhenzhi: I guess so, but I'm also striving for perfection.

Eriri: There's absolutely no need for that! You should have shown it to me a long time ago.

Machi: So, Eriri, you're already planning to finish your first manuscript?

Eriri: This... I feel like it's still lacking something. I'd like to adjust it a bit more; it's not perfect yet...

True Wisdom: Why not try submitting a completed manuscript first?

Masami: Eriri, you should know that many manga artists have many shortcomings when they first start out, especially those long-running manga. The difference between the early and later stages is huge, and the protagonist is like he has undergone plastic surgery, but it does not affect the historical status of these works.

True wisdom: Many things are like traveling. Everyone thinks they are fully prepared before setting off, but in reality, their mental preparation is never enough. Only by embarking on the journey will they understand.

Zhenzhi: So... it's time for us to take another step forward.

The title of this work is...

The display light on the phone screen will illuminate the face.

"...Going further?"

Eriri paused, her fingers stilling as she read the string of replies, her expression momentarily blank.

Her childhood sweetheart's words undoubtedly struck a chord with her.

The pursuit of better painting is endless.

In this short period of time, she has done her best and almost fully demonstrated her original comic skills through her special drawing tools. However, if she wants to continue to improve, it is not something that can be done in a short time. In addition to accumulation, she also needs to understand.

Perhaps, as Zhenzhi said, it's time to set off and appreciate the scenery along the way!

So, she changed her mind and replied.

Okay, let's finish our original manuscript before submitting it! Before summer vacation ends.

"This is also a promise I made to Zhenzhi."

Mizuki Machi glanced at her phone briefly and smiled with satisfaction.

"Finally, I've figured it out."

The reply he received after waiting a few minutes did not disappoint him.

"In other words, the real challenge has finally begun."

Thinking of this, his heart seemed to be infected by the girl's emotions, and he couldn't help but feel nervous.

While he possesses memories of his past life, the extent to which his comic-style recreation can showcase his charm depends on the combined abilities of him and Eriri, and also on the scrutiny of different markets.

After all, even with the same work, adaptations of different genres can yield vastly different results, let alone a dubious otherworldly setting.

The last day before the holiday.

The temperature has risen to over 30 degrees Celsius.

"So hot......"

"We've finally made it through!"

"Tomorrow is finally a holiday."

The students are eager to enjoy their summer vacation, and their recent irritability has improved today.

"Everyone, Takasago Bookstore will be having a special event during summer vacation~ Come and check it out! It would be even better if you could buy a few books. I've also recently prepared a special recommendation section, which is a godsend for those of you who have trouble making choices. I'm sure you won't be disappointed!"

Chie Takasago holds up a light novel and enthusiastically recommends it to everyone.

However, the response in the class was lukewarm, with only two or three people responding.

But she didn't look discouraged, because everything was no different from usual.

However, after class, the girl came to him and complained.

"Mitsuki-kun, why is our anime/manga culture like this? It's a subculture that's prevalent all over the world, yet it never gets accepted... Sigh, even in industrially developed Tokyo, there are still all sorts of misunderstandings. Some people secretly read novels and comics, but they just don't want to say it out loud..."