Cartoonists and their assistants

Just how obsessed are they with comics?

Afterwards, amidst the girl's repeated cries of "Makoto is a big liar," he left the Mizuki family.

......

"Eri, there's something I need to tell you."

"what's up?"

Considering that this matter would affect Eriri's work, he chose to inform her of it after work in the afternoon, when only the two of them remained at the secret base.

"You should prepare yourself mentally first."

Eriri frowned.

From the tone of those words, she had a bad feeling.

"Go ahead."

She said, her heart sinking.

"It all started with a phone call from Aunt Lily..."

Mizuki Machi then recounted the story in detail.

Eriri's expression changed drastically. First, her pupils suddenly contracted, and then her face seemed to be shrouded in gloom, making her look exceptionally somber.

At this moment, the atmosphere was as cold as an ice cave in winter.

"Oh, I thought something big had happened. So you've been keeping it from me all this time because of that woman."

She was expressionless, and her voice was completely flat.

This state is terrifying.

"So, you two are living together now? This is quite a dramatic turn of events, like something out of a light novel."

"Yes, I'm taking care of him now, but..."

"I know that person has absolutely no self-care abilities besides painting; he's a complete overgrown baby... I can't believe that after all these years, he's still like this..."

Eriri interrupted him directly, her words becoming increasingly fierce, as if the emotions in her heart were being brought out again, her face becoming more and more ferocious.

"Why was this kind of person even born into this world?"

"Eri, even if you hate her, it doesn't have to be like this..."

"Hey~ We've only known each other for a short time, and you're already starting to protect each other."

She interrupted a second time, shifting her breath to the person in front of her.

"Do you think she's pitiful, or cute, and want to... you know...?"

The girl's obsessive and fanatical nature was fully unleashed.

Mizuki Machi has always tried her best to remain calm and speak politely.

Even though he had countless arguments with the girl, he never took them to heart.

Because he has always viewed problems from a 'top-down' perspective.

But now that things have come to this point...

Even he was getting angry at the girl's antics.

He suppressed his anger and said, "Eri, I don't want to argue with you, so..."

"Who do you think you are! I've hated that about you ever since. You pretend to be tolerant, but you actually look down on people from the bottom of your heart!"

The girl interrupted for the third time.

"enough!"

He couldn't take it anymore and roared.

The girl was stunned for a moment.

This was the first time in her life that her childhood sweetheart had yelled at her like that.

Is it because of that woman?

She clenched her fists so tightly that her long nails almost dug into her flesh, but the stinging pain still couldn't suppress the anger and hatred in her heart.

It's that woman again!

It's all that woman's fault!

Why, why, after all these years, are you still haunting me?

Ugh, I hate it the most!

Tears of resentment welled up in Eriri's eyes, which she wiped away.

"Whatever you want!"

After leaving those words, she fled in panic, accidentally bumping into the threshold and staggering a few steps as she went out.

158 During the Cold War

Eriri ran all the way home, her mind still replaying the scene from earlier.

Her childhood sweetheart ended up living with the person she hated most in her life, which made her feel like she had been betrayed.

You could have refused!

besides......

When she got home, she saw her mother and angrily said, "Gasang, why did you do this!"

"what did you say?"

Sayuri Sawamura gently put down her teacup.

"I already know about that person!"

"Did you discover it by accident, or did Xiao Zhenzhi tell you?"

"He told me...that doesn't matter! What matters is why you did this!"

Eriri harbors deep resentment and has no intention of letting any 'sinner' go.

"That's really my problem."

Sayuri Sawamura first admitted her mistake, and then offered an explanation.

"Do you remember nine years ago? You said you wanted to learn to draw, so I owed Shiina a favor and sent you to an art studio to study drawing. Not long ago, Shiina used this favor as an excuse to ask me to take care of that child so that she could focus on her manga... Originally, I planned to take care of her myself and have you cooperate, but considering the conflict between you and her, I chose a second person. In this world, only Machi can make me feel so at ease."

"I study oil painting, does she study comics?"

Eriri clenched her fists.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a problem left over from the past.

Her attention then shifted to another aspect.

"A world-class genius painter has actually come to draw comics... How ridiculous!"

A mocking smile curved her lips.

Shiina...

Don't assume that just because you have unparalleled painting talent, you can succeed at any painting.

Comics are not the same as paintings in the general sense!

Let me see your ridiculous worldview!

"Eri, don't be angry with Machi. Think about it, the fact that he told you this shows that he cares about your performance. Otherwise, he wouldn't have bothered to tell you."

At this moment, Sayuri Sawamura, seeing that his anger was gradually subsiding, tried to persuade him.

Eriri thought about it and it seemed to be true.

I think I got a little carried away just now.

but......

"He was in the wrong first! Unless he apologizes to me first, I will never forgive him."

She was still unhappy.

Sawamura Sayuri rubbed her forehead and gently shook her head.

Is now the time to persist in this kind of thing?

Why not strike while Xiao Zhenzhi might feel guilty!

......

The Moon-Viewing House.

While making dinner, Mizuki Machi almost cut her hand because she was distracted.

He still underestimated Shiina's influence on Eriri.

However, he had no choice; from the moment he agreed, this outcome was inevitable.

"Although it's to repay Aunt Lily's favor, the decision was ultimately mine..."

He reflected on it for a moment.

Although he didn't want to admit it, deep down he must have made a mistake that all men make.

"Zhenzhi's expression is very unpleasant."

At the dining table, Mashiro immediately noticed his expression.

"It's nothing, it has nothing to do with you."

He waved his hand and said.

"Then... guidance."

"Don't worry, I mean what I say."

After finishing his meal, he went to Mashiro's bedroom.

Why aren't my comics engaging?

Mashiro asked the question first.

"Because the most important thing about comics is still an interesting story. No matter how good your drawing skills are, you can't change that, because the audience you're facing is different."

He replied.

"What to do?"

"The most important thing about comics is the story. You should decide on a suitable theme first."

"theme?"

"It's about a creative direction, just like how you have different types of oil paintings, right?"

"I want to draw something like 'A Lie in April'."

Mashiro thought for a moment, and a name popped into her mind.

"That's still too difficult for you. Let's start with simpler stories..."

He smiled and shook his head.

Then, he soon discovered that it was very difficult to make even basic logic in a girl's comic.

Of course, Mashiro isn't stupid; it's just that her long-standing mental habits make it hard for her to change her mindset immediately.

"These things can't be rushed. Once you gain more experience with comics, you'll naturally be able to draw them."

Therefore, he offered similar words of comfort.

The girl remained silent, and then quietly drew it again and again.

It seems that they believe that with enough practice, one can naturally draw it.

......

Another day passed.