In January, the second issue of "Comic Future" and "Shonen Leap" was released, and the long-awaited episode of "The Appearance of the Protagonist" was finally serialized, and readers of "SLAM DUNK" purchased the magazine as soon as possible.

This plot was brewing from the 26th episode, and it wasn't until the 34th episode that Hanamichi appeared, and 8 episodes passed in between, and readers waited for two months for the appearance of Hanami.

It can be said that Episode 34 pins the reader's expectations on Ikebana, especially since the gorilla is injured and dies, which is an opportunity for Ikebana to perform well.

Come on, ikebana! Defeat Lingnan!

Most readers are in this mood at the beginning of the purchase.

However, the content of the manga does not quite match the reader's conjecture.

It was true that Ikebana was on the stage, but his performance was very different from the expectations of readers.

Readers hope that Ikebana can perform well, not to mention conquering other players and coaches with strength, at least to change the situation on the field, and as a result, the situation has indeed changed, but it has developed on the other side -

Since this is the first time that Hanamichi has participated in an official game, after playing the court, his brain is blank, after receiving the ball, he walked in a panic and returned the ball to the Lingnan team, and then when he faced Yuzhu to shoot, Hanamichi jumped high again, and the whole person pressed on Yuzhu's body, knocking out the nose of Yuzhu.

Nervous, ikebana can't even hear the voices of others.

Just when Hanamichi was at a loss, Liu Chuanfeng stretched out his foot and kicked the crotch of Ikebana, which was regarded as waking Hanamichi from his panic.

Ikebana did play, but it worked...... Really bad.

Netizens waited for two months, but when they waited for this sentence, many readers expressed their dissatisfaction.

"This ikebana is too inferior, isn't it?"

"I thought I could help Xiangbei turn the situation around, but not only did I not help anything, but I also lost two free throws."

"Don't say that you're as powerful as Liu Chuanfeng, at least don't make too many mistakes."

"It's not the plot I want—"

However, there are also some readers who support "SLAM DUNK" and refute the arguments of the other side.

"The comics where the protagonist is straight to the end, have you seen too much? SLAM DUNK IS MORE REALISTIC. ”

"I think Ikebana's performance is a normal person, the first time I played, and the opponent was still the top four in the province, Ikebana played, it was basically impossible not to be confused."

"Most of the rookies in Mi professional basketball will also have a rookie wall, not to mention ikebana."

"His movements are all out of shape, and the first time he plays, the nervousness is understandable."

"However, Liu Chuanfeng's kick was also ruthless enough, and he kicked it directly, I don't know if I want to die."

"It's not a frontal kick, the force should be controlled. The gorilla was not present, and the experience of the others was not very sufficient, and if it wasn't for Liu Chuanfeng's presence, Hanamichi would have made mistakes. ”

"This is to make ikebana adapt to the game, and now that the tension is gone, it is time for ikebana to show something next!"

"Don't have too high expectations for now, Ikebana is too two, maybe you will do something out of the ordinary?"

"It seems that there is such a possibility."

……

The online evaluation of the latest episode of "SLAM DUNK" is divided into two groups, and each has its own reason.

Wang Wenhong has also been prepared for the reader's reaction.

In fact, he and Yan Fei had more than one debate in private - whether it was Xiangbei or Ikebana, whether they should encounter setbacks.

He prefers to win the game with strong perseverance, so that readers can feel that the victory is not easy to come by, and also make the reader interested in watching it.

"It's like playing a game...... People tend to attach great importance to the games they are good at, and they are willing to keep playing them. For manga, the reader brings in the character who is the main character and will not like the main character to suffer frustration all the time. ”

This is Wang Wenhong's view.

YAN FEI HAS A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW, SHE PREFERS THE CURRENT "SLAM DUNK".

"That's the right rhythm. It's true that not many people want to see the protagonist lose the game, but losing in a small game, the reader's sense of rejection is not strong, and it's much better than losing the key game later, right? Moreover, the right amount of frustration can also add to the heaviness of the comics, and even become a classic plot. It's like "Chess Soul", until now, you should still remember Zuo Wei's disappearance, right? ”

Yan Fei's words made Wang Wenhong speechless, and he couldn't even find a rebuttal point.

After the serialization of the episode "The Protagonist's Debut", some people on the Internet had some complaints about the performance of Ikebana, which verified Wang Wenhong's idea, so he wanted to find a time to discuss the follow-up plot arrangement with Yan Fei.

It's just that Yan Fei has been staying in Lu Ning's studio and discussing the storyboard of "Gate of Destiny Stone" with Lu Ning, and he can't discuss "SLAM DUNK" with Yan Fei.

It wasn't until he was ready to get off work that Yan Fei took the pad and walked quickly into the studio, without greeting him, and came directly to Shen Xin's office.

What's going on?

Wang Wenhong was puzzled, and saw Yan Fei standing at the table, putting the pad on the table, pointing at the pad, and couldn't sit still.

"Some readers on the Huaxia side feel that Ikebana's appearance in this episode is a failure, and most people think it's acceptable. But the pressure on the 11th side is much greater. Judging from the feedback of readers on major forums, "The Gate of Eternal Life", "The Age of Steam", "The Strongest Pitcher" and "The Sin of Vanity" are the top four, and "SLAM DUNK" is temporarily ranked fifth, but the performance of ikebana in this sentence has lowered the reader's sense of expectation. ”

"Reason." Shen Xin crossed his arms around his chest, staring at the tablet, depressed in his heart.

It's not because of the decline in the performance of "SLAM DUNK", but Yan Fei directly clicked on the Japanese forum, how can he understand?

"In the last episode of "SLAM DUNK", the gap between the other four comics is not too big, and in this issue, the gap has obviously widened."

"I remember that from this issue onwards, "Shonen Leap" was a 'manga festival', right?" Shen Xin recalled.

"Steam Age" and "The Strongest Pitcher" got the color pages of this issue of the magazine, and the performance is better, surpassing "SLAM DUNK", which is quite normal.

"Not to mention, "Steam Age" and "The Strongest Pitcher", and now, even "False Sin" is opening up the gap with "SLAM DUNK". Yan Fei reminded.

"That's the problem I'm talking about, the plot where the 'protagonist' appears, it's actually redundant, and if Ikebana directly changes the result, maybe there won't be such a problem." Wang Wenhong rubbed his nose and interjected.

Shen Xin looked at the two people and suddenly laughed.

"Concern is chaos, this sentence is not wrong at all. When you were the editor in charge of Comic Future, you weren't so anxious. Shen Xin said curiously.

"At that time, the salary was from the magazine, and even if your work didn't sell well, we still had income, but now it's different." Wang Wenhong teased, then put away his smile, and his tone returned to seriousness, "SLAMDUNK is your first comic to officially cooperate with "Shonen Leap", and you can't fail. ”

Although Yan Fei didn't say it explicitly, it was obvious that she also had this attitude.

"So do you? Actually, I'm not sure that "SLAM DUNK" can win other manga, but when I saw this issue of "SLAM DUNK", I suddenly felt that "SLAM DUNK" is not without a chance. Shen Xin rubbed his nose and a smile appeared on his face.