"What was your motivation for volunteering at the studio?"

"I once listened to Higashino-sensei's "Don't Admit Defeat" on the Internet, and it was a very good song... When my mother passed away, I fell into a period of confusion, and it was this song that encouraged me. So no matter what, I want to join Higashino Studio and do my best for Higashino-sensei. ”

"Okay, we have understood your intention to join this studio, please wait for the official information notice of this studio for the specific situation, if there is still no news at 0:00 tomorrow night, it means that you have no chance with this studio."

Yano Ryuichi said a lot of official words, and at the same time handed over the information in his hand to Chixia Yamagami beside him.

This made Qianxia on the mountain next to him speechless for a while.

Originally, her work was only the work of the original artist, but because Tsukasa Higashino and Ryuki Yano valued her, she was asked to serve as the interviewer of Higashino Studio this time.

But—

"That's an exaggeration, isn't it?" Chixia Yamagami flipped through several interview records.

The reasons for the interview of the above newcomers are what they listened to the song "Don't Admit Defeat" or watched other works of Higashino Division, so they thought about joining Higashino Studio.

"Isn't it possible that these newcomers are all fans of Higashino-sensei?"

Chixia Yamagami pouted, somewhat unconvinced.

She, Chixia Yamagami is the pro-disciple of Tsukasa Higashino, but suddenly so many people came out and said that they were fans of Tsukasa Higashino...

Of course, Chinatsu Yamagami is full of tension.

Unlike Chixia Yamagami, Yano Ryuichi on the other side smiled:

"In a sense, this is actually equivalent to showing that Higashino-sensei's influence is so great, and it's not a bad thing to target Higashino-sensei..."

After saying this, Yano Ryu glanced at the report that Chixia Yamagami had in hand, and he also sighed a little.

When he was at PW Animation before, he had never seen so many interviewers...

And these people's work ability is quite good.,All of them are some well-known animation students who graduated from universities.。

Although he is a newcomer, he also has a lot of potential.

But the more this happened, the more Yano Ryuichi sighed.

Before the screening of "Winner is Justice", they also tried to recruit new people, but at that time, there were basically not many people willing to join the small Higashino studio.

But now, after the screening of "Winner is Justice" and achieved good results, it can be said that the people who come to apply for jobs are one after another.

Yano Ryuichi estimated that they wanted to take advantage of the popularity of "Unnatural Death", which has not yet been made news, so they were so active.

After all, Tsukasa Higashino is the original author of "Unnatural Death", and this national-level work is most likely produced by Tsukasa Higashino himself.

And as long as they can participate in the production of this animation, they can also come up with a good resume if they want to find a job in other companies in the future.

'I have participated in the animation production of "Unnatural Death" and have rich experience in animation production', it is absolutely no problem to add this sentence.

Yano Ryuichi knew what these newcomers were thinking, so he simply said to Chixia Yamagami beside him: "Yamagami-kun, wait a while to brush down some newcomers who obviously want to come in and whitewash their resumes." ”

"I see." Yamagami Chinatsu nodded.

The two of them were discussing here, and outside the door, a girl named Chiharu Takeya was waiting a little impatiently.

Unlike the others, she was arguably the most talented of the interviewees.

He has been involved in the comics industry since he was a university student, and won the Comics Newcomer Award from Iwakaku Press as a newcomer.

Although he couldn't make it through the serialization meeting and couldn't be serialized in the magazine, he was still talented.

After all, in college, when other classmates were still busy with graduation animation and comic design, she had already entered the society, and she also won a newcomer award from one of the three major comic publishing houses.

In addition, Chiharu Takeya, a girl, has always been a little narcissistic, and even feels that she doesn't have to come here for an interview like these hairy graduates who have just graduated from college.

A genius like her should be able to work directly in Higashino's studio.

And the reason why Chiharu Takeya chose Higashino Studio is not to whitewash his resume, but to participate in Higashino Studio.

After all—

"This is the studio that Higashino created."

Chiharu Takeya was a little excited in her heart.

Unlike those discerning college students, she thinks that even if Higashino Studio is small now, Higashino Tsukasa can pull it up and become a large-scale studio in its own right.

And I've always been a fan of Tsukasa Higashino, no matter how narcissistic she is, she also knows that she can't compare to Tsukasa Higashino at all.

And when she joins Higashino Studio, she has the possibility to meet her idol Higashino Tsukasa and even work with him.

When the time comes, show your talent... Isn't it proper to become a disciple of Higashino-sensei?

She could almost imagine the scene when she saw her 'amazing' talent, and Higashino Tsukasa begged her to become a disciple!

That's definitely not far off!

Thinking like this, Chiharu Takeya couldn't help but laugh twice.

But... It's a bit boring to wait like this.

Chiharu Takeya simply patted the shoulder of the girl who was also waiting in line in front of him and asked, "I'm sorry, did you also come to interview for the position of original artist in Higashino Studio?" ”

There has always been a shortage of experienced original artists in Higashino Studio, and this time it was mainly an interview with the original artist, and a secondary interview with the painting supervisor.

Although Chiharu Takeya is narcissistic, she is not to the point of arrogance.

She was very self-conscious, and knew that the position of painting supervisor, which required all kinds of painting experience, was not something she could take, so she set a goal of being an original artist.

And she also felt that she didn't have that qualification, so basically everyone in this room didn't have this qualification.

After all, everyone looks quite young, and basically all of them are graduates who have graduated from college and have not found a job.

But Chiharu Takeya didn't expect that as soon as she asked such a question, the girl who was patted on the shoulder in front of her had already answered:

"I'm here to interview for the position of painting supervisor at Higashino Studio."

The other party's tone was very calm, but it made Chiharu Takeya stunned.

Interview Drawing Supervision...?

Is there anyone out there who is more confident than me?

No... Why are you so confident?

I'm not as confident as you when I won the newcomer award?

"Painting supervision...? That position requires a lot of experience with hand-drawn comics, are you sure? We're both new to each other, and we're directly considering painting supervision... It's a bit of a difficult goal. ”

"I can take it." The girl in front spoke again.

OK...

Chiharu Takeya really doesn't know why the other party is so confident.

So she could only tear away the topic and chat: "You are really confident, at most, I just want to enter Higashino's studio and become an apprentice of Higashino Sensei." That's my highest goal! ”

"Is that so?" the girl in front seemed to be a little interested, but her tone was still light.

"Of course! If you become Higashino-sensei's apprentice, you might be able to draw fiery manga works like Higashino-sensei's other apprentice, Mr. Kuronomiya Akisa-sensei! ”

Chiharu Takeya patted the shoulder of the girl in front of her again, with a look of interest: "Do you know Mr. Akira Kuronomiya?" That's the comic book author I admire the most.,The style of painting is very delicate.,And the pen is also... Belch? ”

She was only halfway through her sentence, and then paused.

Then, as if he had discovered something, he looked at the girl in front of him with a stunned face:

"Black, Kuronomiya Akisa-sensei?"

Chiharu Takeya didn't expect it at all.

The object of his discussion just now was actually standing in front of him.

Rao is Chiharu Takeya's face is relatively thick among girls of the same age, and it has already turned red.

She wasn't actually to blame for that.

Kuronomiya Akira changed her contact lenses for this interview, and she didn't show up wearing square-rimmed glasses as usual.

No wonder the other party has this confidence to say that the interview painting supervision... Because Kuronomiya Akisa's hand-drawn experience as an active manga author is absolutely not lacking.

And she is a well-known apprentice of Higashino Situ in the circle, with this relationship, it is not a problem to win the position of painting supervisor at all.

But Chiharu Takeya didn't understand it at all.

Why was Akira Kuronomiya willing to join Tsukasa Higashino's studio?

Not to mention that Kuronomiya Mingsha's current "Island of Evil and Evil" is still serialized on "Evil Cold", and the results can be regarded as very popular.

In the entire "Bitter Cold" magazine, "Deserted Island" is second only to Tsukasa Higashino's "Unnatural Death" in sales.

According to this line of thinking, it is impossible for Kuronomiya Mingsha to be short of money.

There is no shortage of money, and there is no shortage of qualifications ... Why did Kuronomiya Akisa come to work at Higashino Studio?

Chiharu Takeya wanted to ask a few questions, but before she could say anything, a voice came from the interview room, 'Please come in next'.

"I'm out of company." Kuronomiya Akira glanced at the girl, nodded at her, and turned to enter the interview room.

She really wanted to interview to join Higashino Studio this time...

The reason is also very simple.

She heard that Higashino Studio's production of "Unnatural Death" still seems to be lacking in excellent painting supervisors and original artists.

As the apprentice of Higashino Division, how could she just look at her own master and be troubled?

So there was the interview.

She entered the interview room, leaving a stunned Chiharu Takeya behind.

And looking at the back of Kuronomiya Mingsha entering it, Chiharu Takeya couldn't help but touch his head.

Originally, she just watched that Nakashino Studio was a studio led by Higashino Tsukasa, but apart from this, she didn't have much desire to join.

After all, the current staff of Higashino Studio is still very small, and its strength is not strong.

But now I see active duty like Akira Kuronomiya, and famous manga authors have joined Higashino Studio...

Chiharu Takeya inexplicably gained confidence again.

......

"Mingsha, she joined our studio?" When he heard this, Tsukasa Higashino also showed a surprised expression.

Then he nodded a little abruptly.

Kuronomiya Misa has actually always volunteered to join Higashino Studio.

It's just that she's been running back and forth for her coursework at Musashino Art University lately, and she's just returned from Hokkaido recently, so she hasn't had a chance.

And now, Higashino Studio is actively looking for someone... Of course, she will come to the interview.

"I was also taken aback when I saw Kuronomiya's name in the interview form."

Yano Ryuichi over there was also a little surprised: "I didn't expect that Kuronomiya Akira to be willing to serve as the painting supervisor... What does Higashino-sensei think? ”

After all, there was a position about the painting supervisor, and he couldn't make a decision, so he could only call and ask Higashino Tsukasa first.

"No problem, when I was making "Midnight Bell" before, Mingsha learned a lot about painting supervision with me, and her painting level is not bad, so there is no big problem in serving as a painting supervisor."

After all, Kuronomiya Akisa is a top student at Musashino Art University.

Then Yano Ryuichi reported to Tsukasa Higashino about the interview with the newcomer.

Although "Winner is Justice" won the animation season crown this quarter, it couldn't attract too many skilled original artists to come over by relying on only one season crown.

After all, these experienced original artists are all old fritters, and they are used to staying in their own workplaces, unless Higashino Studio continues to maintain good results, or they want to attract them... That's still a little difficult.

Aside from some newcomers who don't have any enthusiasm for work and just want to rub off the popularity of "Unnatural Death", and take out some interviewers with average academic qualifications...

There are only eight people absorbed by Higashino Studio this time.

But there is a girl named Chiharu Taketani, who seems to be a good seedling with good talent.

"Then let Chixia take care of taking her, it just so happens that she is also a skilled original artist now, and it is quite simple for her to bring newcomers."

"I see... So that's all. ”

Yano Ryuichi took the work request and didn't continue to bother Tsukasa Higashino, and hung up the phone directly.

The other party's decisive attitude made Higashino Tsukasa nod uncontrollably.

It's true that his side has been a little out of his hands lately.

After all, "Unnatural Death" is over, and he naturally has to prepare a new work.

Think so.

Tsukasa Higashino turned to look at the new manga storyboard draft on the table.

I saw that on the cover of the first page of the comic, there were four simple big characters written squarely - "Hanzawa Naoki".

Yes.

This is Tsukasa Higashino's new manga.

As I have said before, "Unnatural Death" is a manga drawn by Tsukasa Higashino in order to transition to "Naoki Hanzawa".

In the original world of Tsukasa Higashino, "Unnatural Death" is at most half a workplace drama, mainly focusing on detectives, reasoning, and finding the truth.

But "Naoki Hanzawa" is different.

This Japanese drama is a serious workplace drama.

It can be said that Tsukasa Higashino drew "Unnatural Death" mainly to test whether "Naoki Hanzawa" can survive in today's Japanese manga industry.

As for whether "Naoki Hanzawa" allowed "Unnatural Death" to test the value of the market...

Tsukasa Higashino can be very responsible-

Of course!