Cartoonists and their assistants

"You gaming addict!"

The girl scoffed, but still believed the claim.

So, they had a great time that day.

.......

11 month 12 day.

This day is not a holiday.

This greatly disappointed the student community among the readers of "Anohana".

It didn't matter if it was a little late before, but by the time the final episode came, the anticipation in their hearts had accumulated to an unimaginable level, to the point that they felt restless during class.

However, for Aoi Makina, who is already an adult, those were the best days ever.

This is a perfect opportunity to take a nice break.

"I'll go again this afternoon. The final episode of 'Anohana' has been released, I can't just not watch it, can I?"

"You've spent so much time with the teacher, shouldn't you already know the plot?"

"Why? Don't you know? Only published comics are comics in the true sense."

"So, which episode is the script up to?"

Don't worry about my progress~

"Hmph, come early this afternoon, or I'll tell your dad."

"Why is this happening~"

She let out a wronged cry, but didn't take it to heart. Instead, she changed into her standard outfit—a hoodie and sweatpants—and left the apartment.

"Wow, there are so many people! It's a weekday, isn't it?"

When Aoi Makina arrived at the bookstore she usually went to, she was quite surprised to see a long line of people.

In her view, the main readers of "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" are teenagers under the age of twenty, or older, more emotional individuals.

Only those who have experienced youth can look back on it.

However, she had no intention of interacting with other readers. She silently blended in, bought the items, and left.

Go home.

"Was the final episode the ending as everyone expected?"

With that thought in mind, she turned to the page where "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" began.

The story begins with a flashback to when they were carving their team name in their secret base.

Menma now tells Jinta the wish she remembered.

She once had a conversation with Jinta's mother.

When Jinta's mother worried that Jinta was being stubborn, the first thing she blurted out was—

"Menma will definitely make Jinta cry."

This wish has been fulfilled, so Menma should disappear as well.

Jinta didn't want such a simple farewell, so he quickly carried Menma on his back and notified everyone via his mobile phone.

So, at Menma's request, the final game of hide-and-seek began.

They searched high and low mountains, but still couldn't find her.

Just then, several diary pages appeared under a tree not far away, with messages left by Menma on them.

At the very last moment, it seemed that they moved the gods, or perhaps everyone's emotions were brought together.

This time, Menma appeared before everyone and said her final goodbye.

"Found it... huh... "

That joyful, tearful smile will forever remain in everyone's hearts.

Subsequently, Jinta Yadomi and his friends' lives began anew.

"We will all grow up to be adults. In the ever-changing seasons, the flowers blooming by the roadside are also constantly changing—what are the names of the flowers that bloom in that season? Swaying slightly, touching them will sting you... If you get close, you can smell the faint fragrance of fresh, sun-kissed flowers."

"That fragrance will gradually fade, and we will gradually grow into adults, but that flower will always be blooming somewhere. Yes, no matter when, we will fulfill that flower's wish—"

During one of his rather poetic monologues, the camera lingers on his smiling face with Menma.

.......

"That guy is pretty capable."

"It was a truly kind gesture to let everyone see each other one last time..."

"However, I... I really am not good at these emotional parts."

Aoi Makina, who had been indifferent to the scene of writing letters, suddenly felt her vision blur when she saw it. She rubbed her eyes and realized that they were already wet.

She finally shed tears.

110 Each person's thoughts

At such an important moment as the series finale, both Yuriko Tsukishiro and Monthly Shonen Gangan naturally had to make a statement, posting celebratory messages on their official Twitter accounts and sending gifts, among other things.

During their lunch break, Mizuki Machi and Eriri checked Twitter and saw fans leaving comments and sending their blessings.

"I burst into tears right away. The scene where Menma cried tears of joy at the end was so touching."

"It's been a long time since I've seen a work that moves me so much. Although the emotions it expresses are very simple, that's what makes it so touching."

"I can only confess to a ghost. I don't know whether to be happy or cry."

"So Menma's wish was just for Jinta. It turns out it wasn't just friendship after all."

"It's the kind of liking that makes you want to be Jinta's bride... I really hope some beautiful girl will say that to me someday."

"After watching it, I feel a tightness in my chest, it's so uncomfortable."

"Now I understand the meaning of the book's title. Menma is that beautiful and pure flower."

"I was somewhat moved by what I read earlier, but I couldn't hold back my tears until the very last chapter... Teacher, you wrote it so well."

Congratulations on the completion! We hope that Yuriko Tsukishita-sensei will bring us more and better works in the future!

"Menma still left. Although it's a bit hard to accept, the gap between humans and ghosts is indeed too big. This ending is already satisfying."

"It's finally over. Thank you, author, for the touching story you brought us. I hope to see you again in your next work!"

By the end, the discordant voices had largely disappeared.

After all, if you follow a comic to the very end, you've developed an emotional attachment to it. Unless the ending is suddenly ruined, you'll likely give it your best wishes out of consideration for the amount of time you've spent reading it.

Moreover, the ending where Menma becomes a Buddha and disappears may be "unsatisfactory" to some people, but this dissatisfaction is only a temporary personal impulse. After following the plot, everyone will find it reasonable.

"That's great. I was worried that people might not be satisfied with how Masami handled the ending."

Eriri breathed a sigh of relief.

"Readers can be blind at times and rational at others. Everyone has their own judgment. The quality of a story is not determined by a point that sparks public opinion. Sometimes, readers can also be 'arrogant'."

Mizuki Machi said with a smile.

"Ha, you just guessed right!"

"No, no, no, Eriri, you don't understand at all! Even if it's an important character, as long as they die meaningfully, it can elevate the plot... Of course, if they die in a funny or meaningless way, they will be truly criticized."

To give an example from a well-known comic, what people expect is a peak battle between strong individuals who use all their skills and ultimately die a worthy death, leaving no room for argument, rather than a clown-like trick where the target is drawn after the arrow is shot, and the character is inexplicably cut in half.

"Teacher Yuexia is right~"

This time, Eriri didn't refute at all, but her tone was perfunctory.

"By the way, when will they finally announce our anime adaptation?"

She asked with concern.

"Should we wait a little while? We just finished, and GANGAN will definitely be doing some promotional activities, like a wrap-up interview or something?"

He guessed.

"Hopefully, we can finalize things soon."

The young girl desperately needed this reassurance.

.......

Chiba Prefecture.

Another assistant handpicked by Yuriko Tsukishita—Ruri Gokou.

She also finished reading the final episode of "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" after school.

"Is it really that moving? I don't feel it at all... Is it because I lack talent?"

In the end, perhaps due to a lack of relevant experience, Ruri Gokou's heart was not deeply moved.

That's to be expected. No matter the genre, even the best works will always have some people who don't like them.

However, if she were still a reader, she could naturally look down on this work.

However, with the goal of becoming a comic artist's assistant, or even a comic artist herself, she must learn to examine the reasons for her popularity from a different perspective.

Unfortunately, she still finds it difficult to comprehend.

"I... sigh."

Ruri Gokou sighed, also feeling it was only natural.

If she were that perceptive, her doujinshi wouldn't have been criticized as worthless by Yuriko-sensei.

"Keep it up. First, practice your drawing skills and hone your assistant's abilities... As for becoming a manga artist, first, get on good terms with your teachers and then learn from Ms. Ashisu... I hope that I can reach your standards before your next work is published."

.......

Similarly, after returning to the bookstore in the afternoon, Chie Takasago also finished reading the final chapter.

Compared to their previous nonchalant attitude.

This time, however, she was moved to tears.

"I never imagined that I would only realize it at the very end..."

She guessed the reason in her heart.

Perhaps it's because of the bond I formed with the author of this work.

......

Besides.

Other manga artists from Monthly Shonen Gangan also paid attention to the end of Yuriko Tsukishita's first work, with Kazuka Konno being the most concerned.

"So touching!"

"Yuriko Tsukishita is amazing! She truly deserves to be the author I admire!"

"I've lost this round!"

Konno Kazuka wiped away her tears as she spoke, her voice trembling with sobs.

"Yihua, is it really necessary to be like this? You're being a bit too emotional."

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"Hmph, I guarantee that the most popular chapter of this episode will definitely be Yuriko Tsukishita's 'Anohana'!"

"Is he really that good? He actually managed to surpass you? Even with the bonus from the final episode."

"The emotion I feel at this moment is boundless."

"To be able to snatch first place from you... If that's really the case, then Teacher Yuexia's potential is indeed terrifying."

At this point, the porcelain was made of wood, and the inscription on it was filled with the fragrance of pine needles.

Because starting early doesn't guarantee a higher position. In her opinion, the title of the youngest cartoonist is just that—a title. After all, there are countless examples of people who debuted at their peak.

"I'm already looking forward to their next work, and I believe they can do even better."