Cartoonists and their assistants

Because she was unemployed during this period, she complied with the art department's request and went there occasionally, which is how she met the other party.

However, they didn't have any other interaction.

Mizuki Machi didn't take it to heart and just chuckled.

"Not bad, Ms. Yuriko Tsukishita has gained another fan from the same school. At this rate, the whole school will become your fans."

Chie Takasago came over again and teased her.

"Alright, alright, stop praising me to the point of exhaustion!"

Eriri was clearly wary of what she was about to say.

Takasago Chie smiled and changed the subject, saying, "By the way, teachers, do you remember the publicity we talked about earlier?"

"Of course I remember."

The two nodded.

Are you going to take advantage of this opportunity?

"Well, I was thinking of using it... but then I thought that the greater the teacher's reputation, the better the publicity effect, so I don't want to rush it."

"Tch, you've planned this very well."

Feeling cheated, the girl's face showed displeasure.

"It's just a clever trick."

Chie Takasago smiled gently.

"More than that, I'd like to ask if the two teachers could give me a set of autographed items? And if so, could I post a little promotion on Twitter, like for a promotional event or as a prize in a raffle?"

"You've got a really clever plan."

Eriri's lips twitched.

"Anyway, there's no harm in it, so I'll do as you say."

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

"Thank you both!"

Chie Takasago clapped her hands together, her smiling eyes captivating.

"Wait, I haven't agreed yet!"

Eriri is in a hurry.

"It's alright, Teacher Yuexia is fine on her own."

"No! Yuriko Tsukishita is a single entity..."

117 Animation promotional PV released and release date announced!

January.

The release of the new issue of Monthly Shonen Gangan may feel unfamiliar to some readers, as a certain manga is missing.

Fans of "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" also vented their frustrations online, expressing either regret or anticipation for the next installment.

However, although Yuriko Tsukishita mentioned in a live stream that she would continue writing, she did not give a specific timeframe, which made many fans feel uneasy.

From the author's perspective, however, such a response would make the arrival of the new work more of a surprise.

Meanwhile, GANGAN readers have turned their attention to the newcomer awards to be held in the second half of this year.

……

With the announcement of this year's Newcomer Award winners, Machi Mizuki and Eriri were naturally paying close attention.

Among them, works by Saho Ashisu are prominently featured.

However, they did not win first place as they had expected, but came in second.

Even so, it's still pretty good.

Judging from the vacant serial positions, there is a high chance that it will be approved through a serialization meeting.

So, they both sent congratulatory messages to Sha Hui.

Saho: I'm sorry to disappoint you, Makoto. I was planning to tell you directly if I got first place, but...

Saho Ashisu replied to both of them with a similar message.

She blamed herself because she felt that failing to win first place despite having two people helping her was a sign of incompetence.

Zhenzhi: There's no need to apologize for this. As long as you can debut, the first and second place rankings don't matter much. The main thing is how the subsequent serialization goes.

Sha Suidu: I will do my best!

The truth is: having lofty goals is a good thing, but don't put too much pressure on yourself.

Mizuki Machi added another reminder.

He discovered that Sahoko's personality was sometimes too serious, and stubborn people, like Eriri, are actually prone to getting stuck on trivial matters.

Once you lose your composure, your mental state will naturally crumble like an avalanche.

Sha Suidu: I understand.

He didn't continue, because that would seem long-winded.

I tend to expect the worst, but in reality, it's often not that easy for those expectations to come true.

......

After the Newcomer's Appreciation Ceremony.

One thing related to "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" has caused a sensation among fans, namely—

Promotional PV for the anime!

The company's official announcement will be released at 12:00 on Saturday.

As the author of the original manga, Yuriko Tsukishita is certainly entitled to watch it in advance.

The two arrived at the secret base, sat down on the sofa, and used their laptops to access the video files sent by Miss Aoi.

The scene flashes to the friends' last group meeting and Menma's portrait, then shifts to the sudden appearance of the ghost Menma, followed by the appearance of the friends one by one.

The opening voice-over is by Jinta Yadomi, whose youthful voice carries a hint of confusion as he reveals the truth about Menma's death and that the appearance of the ghost Menma is merely a "summer beast," accompanied by background music to set the mood.

"Yes, Jinta's voice matches my imagination just like I imagined."

"The visuals and narration are fine; even if you haven't read the original work, you can understand it."

Both of them were satisfied with this.

However, the effectiveness of the promotion will depend on the audience's feedback.

This time, "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" will face scrutiny not only from fans of the original work, but also from dedicated anime enthusiasts.

Saturday has arrived.

"Here I am! I'm the first one!"

"Wow, the PV is finally out! Let me see it!"

"I'm a fan of the original work, feel free to ask me anything you don't understand."

The promotional PV for the anime "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" was released, and soon fans of the original work flooded the comments section, followed by some viewers who came specifically to see it.

"I haven't read the original work, but I feel it must be a very touching story."

"A heads-up: the story is very heart-wrenching. If you can't handle it, get off now."

"Let me see how the quality is. I hope it won't be a disaster when it's adapted into an anime."

"Are there really that many viewers? It doesn't seem like it's that famous."

"The original work looks pretty good. It has the potential to become a hit."

"I've finished watching it. My wild guess is that the classic 'white moonlight' character died, and then was resurrected!"

"The PV quality is good, we can look forward to it."

Machi Mizuki read through the comments, which were refreshing very quickly. However, most of them were similar, reflecting fans' expectations for the anime adaptation.

In addition, they were also very happy with the final broadcast time.

"It's scheduled to air in late June, which is the July season. Is it in time?"

Eriri, however, was somewhat worried.

Because the longer the production time, the more relaxed the process becomes, and the higher the quality is usually achieved.

Unless it's a project that's difficult to come to fruition.

"Including the initial project approval, it took about nine months, which is within the normal range for a season of animation, neither too much nor too little."

Guan Yue Zhenzhi made some calculations.

"Yes...that's right."

Eriri thought for a moment, then sighed.

She realized she was worrying too much.

However, it's only natural to be worried about your first animated work, right?

"Miss Aoi should have already started production, right? I hope she can keep her promise to us."

The girl thought about it again.

"It should be fine. Although that person is a bit unreliable, all the animations she's worked on have become hits... although there aren't many of them."

He affirmed.

"Let's not talk about that guy anymore. How's your preparation going, Zhenzhi? What about your song? If you're not getting any inspiration, apologize to the production team as soon as possible. It'll still be in time."

"Heh, it's almost finished."

Guan Yuezhenzhi let out several cold laughs.

If he weren't worried about it being too shocking, he would have released the song immediately.

However, just to put on a good show, he still chose to learn a little music so that he wouldn't be clueless when asked.

"Then I can only hope that Zhenzhi will come up with an absolutely mind-blowing soundtrack~"

Eriri smiled.

The girl was still watching with amusement.

However, she was about to be proven wrong.

.......

Another week has passed.

"It's finally finished. The melody and lyrics should be almost identical."

Mizuki Machi recalled her memories of her past life and finally managed to reproduce them from her hazy impressions, writing them down on a draft paper. Then, she subconsciously hummed a few lines, and that familiar feeling welled up inside her.

"This is the smell!"

"Without this song, 'Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day' would definitely be incomplete!"

He opened his eyes and muttered to himself, his emotions running high.

While the production quality of the original "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" manga wasn't bad, it wasn't particularly good either. The story was touching, but not outstanding. The reason it became so popular is quite simple—

It's because of this song called "secret base～君がくれたもの～(10 years after Ver.)".

Although this song is not the original, its rearrangement and use in this animation are indeed a perfect fit.

118 The famous soundtrack from "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day"

After writing this song, Mizuki Machi's first thought was to discuss it with Eriri.

"Zhenzhi, are you serious?!"

When the girl saw the melody and lyrics written on the draft paper, she was completely dumbfounded.