Cartoonists and their assistants

This was completely unexpected by everyone.

"Kanzuki, do you mean you're going to write a soundtrack for 'Anohana'?"

Aoi Makina asked again, surprised.

"That's right, I have a piece of music in my mind that would be perfect for 'Anohana'."

He nodded.

It can be said that one song was an indispensable key to the fame of "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" in its previous life; otherwise, it would have been very difficult for the anime to evoke emotions within such a short timeframe.

Unlike the comic book version, which can fill in extra information in many places to make up for the shortcomings caused by the simple plot, the original version is different.

"Oh dear, it's that so-called past life memory again, isn't it?"

Eriri crossed her arms over her chest and winked as she spoke.

"That's right."

He took it calmly.

"Kanzuki, are you sure you're not joking with me?"

“When it comes to serious matters, I won’t act like Miss Aoi.”

"Uh......"

Aoi Makina scratched her curly hair, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"I thought you were planning to give us more suggestions..."

"So, this is tricky? It turns out Miss Aoi was just bragging."

Eriri seized the opportunity and teased.

"Not really. We'd be happy to have someone share the production burden, but to ensure the animation and music are in harmony..."

At this point, Aoi Makina changed the subject.

"So, if the songs that Mizuki writes can satisfy everyone, then of course that's fine. But if they don't fit the style, they'll only hurt you."

"I'm quite confident about this matter, so I'll leave it to Miss Aoi and you to confirm it then?"

"Since you insist on this, then I will agree."

Ultimately, she agreed to the condition on behalf of the company.

.......

"True knowledge, are you really sure?"

Eriri pulled him aside and asked worriedly.

"You know, I never do things I'm not sure about."

Mizuki Machi smiled slightly.

"But you seem to know absolutely nothing about music!"

"It's okay, I've watched some videos online recently, and I think it's enough."

"Oh my god..."

The girl patted her forehead.

There was no other way but to believe it at this point.

"I hope your so-called past life memories are real! Otherwise, if it affects other people's work, I can't very well explain it for you."

She puffed out her cheeks as she spoke.

"Don't worry, you don't need to apologize for me."

He waved his hand.

......

The work-related matters are finished.

However, Miss Aoi did not leave, but stayed there instead.

"As I said before, I'm here to rekindle my enthusiasm for work... Don't worry, Mizuki-kun, just pretend I don't exist. Let me see how Yuriko works."

"I don't care, you can watch it if you want."

Mizuki Machi sat down in front of the console and started playing the game as if no one else was around.

"Oh ho ho, I see. You're a game enthusiast too, Mizuki. But I usually prefer mobile games, which is a shame."

Aoi Makina casually sat down next to him, propped her chin up with one hand, and said listlessly.

"Miss Aoi, would you like to play together?"

"Hehe, since Mizuki is being so proactive, I can't refuse her kind offer."

As soon as she started using it, Aoi Makina noticed the difference in the control panel.

Compared to mobile phones, gamepads are much more difficult to operate.

so.......

"Oh dear, why is it so complicated to operate! I never knew before that the controller was so difficult to use."

A short while later, she started yelling in anger.

"Really? I think it's very simple. Miss Aoi, let's start another round."

Mizuki Machi had an innocent and kind appearance.

"No more fighting! Let's play a level-based game, hmm... how about Red Fortress!"

Aoi Makina searches for relevant memories in her mind.

"alright."

And just like that, two hours passed.

"The game is still quite fun!"

After completing the game, Aoi Makina stretched and smiled contentedly.

However, she didn't feel this way when she was home alone.

So she added another sentence.

"Indeed, playing with two people is better than playing alone."

"So, Miss Aoi, has your creative drive been aroused even a little?"

Guan Yuezhenzhi's eyes flickered slightly.

"Hmm~ If the progress bar is at 100% in total, it's probably charged by about 1% now?"

"Only 1%? It seems there's no other way but to find a way to get Miss Aoi to leave the production team."

"a ha ha ha......"

Miss Aoi laughed awkwardly.

lunch break.

Aoi Makina ate lunch at her place.

"Miss Foot Sue's cooking is quite good! Have you considered having someone in my family work as a chef? I'll offer triple pay!"

Her eyes lit up, and she extended an invitation.

"They actually poached people right in front of us!"

Eriri's expression turned slightly angry.

"I'm sorry, I have to pursue my dreams and have to decline your invitation."

Both the sand and the tassels politely declined.

"It's okay, it's okay~"

Aoi Makina was just saying it casually and didn't take it to heart.

She smiled, her eyes narrowing, "This meal boosted my energy level by 5%."

"Huh? There are so many?"

Guan Yuezhenzhi raised an eyebrow.

Damn, is my gaming companionship really that cheap?!

"What a strange statement."

Eriri asked, puzzled.

"This is the progress Miss Aoi's work enthusiasm has made in recovering..."

Mizuki Machi explained it.

"Oh~"

The girl's eyes sharpened, her gaze turning hostile.

"Miss Aoi, you wouldn't be deliberately using this opportunity to cause trouble for people, would you?"

Her resentment had accumulated to a certain extent.

"Of course not, please believe me~"

Aoi Makina lowered her head in grievance and poked her index finger together.

"Okay, but if your script isn't good quality later, I'll really be angry."

Eriri considered it for a moment, but refrained from directly confronting the other party and chose to believe them for the time being.

"Don't worry about leaving it to me, your older sister."

Aoi Makina patted her chest, then continued lazily, "But in order to speed things up, I have a request. I hope I can spend more time with Tsukishita Yuriko during this period. I feel like I can draw inspiration from you two~"

The childhood sweethearts exchanged a glance and talked for a while.

Then, Mizuki Machi spoke up, "As long as Miss Aoi wants to come, she can visit anytime before she decides to work."

"Thank you for your understanding. Leave the animation adaptation to me, I won't let you down, hehehe~"

Aoi Makina winked playfully.

102 The Sense of Responsibility of Professional Cartoonists

And just like that, Aoi Makina inexplicably joined their team.

He had to come to the secret base almost every day.

We'd either play games together or chat about comics and novels.

For example, on this particular day, he recommended the work "Fantasy Demon Blade Legend" to Miss Aoi, which received high praise from her.

According to Ms. Aoi, her energy level is steadily increasing, and in another half month, she will be fully charged and able to write the script for "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" in the best possible condition.

Eriri looks forward to that day.

He was also looking forward to it, even though he had seen the original version in his previous life.

After all, similar flowers may release completely different fragrances when they bloom.

......

On campus.

Something important happened recently.

That is the upcoming cultural festival.

"Before today, everyone must vote to select the items to participate in the cultural festival!"

On this day, the class monitor forced everyone to stay after school to vote.

On the blackboard, projects such as opening a shop, drama, haunted house, exhibition, and coffee shop are written in order.

At that moment, the boy by the window raised his hand.