A middle school cartoonist

"My beloved cat, I already know your purpose of coming! But it's a pity..."

"Hey! Is it something like [the time has not come yet] or [the secret must not be revealed] again?"

"That's right! Because this..."

“Everything is Steins;Gate’s choice, right!”

"Eh? My beloved cat, since you already know it, why do you still come to ask for confirmation in person? Alas... I still have doubts about the established facts and still have luck. Human beings are so good at deceiving themselves and others. It's sad. Species!"

As the editor-in-chief of the manga "Steins;Gate", Yoshida originally planned to have a good talk with a certain manga artist today about the current situation of the manga and discuss the subsequent plot development of the manga... After all, from the current serialization Judging from the results, this comic by a certain second-grade cartoonist is likely to be cut in half due to the decline in popularity!

It's a pity that Yoshida, who came with great ambitions, was quickly used by a second-grade cartoonist to use the skill of "verbal induction", and a few words distorted the rhythm and direction of the conversation!

"Cheng, now is not the time to joke!" Faced with the nonchalant attitude of a certain second-grade cartoonist, Yoshida was furious. After brewing for a long time, he finally couldn't help but explode! "The performance of the last chapter of the manga "Steins;Gate" has dropped to tenth place! If it continues like this, let alone waiting until the serialization ends... maybe it will be cut in half next month. !”

"Ah? My beloved cat, as the editor's minion, you actually worry about me as the cartoonist... Are you surrendering to the enemy on the battlefield?" Makoto Takahashi looked at Yoshida strangely, and then his face He showed a disdainful smile, "Give up, my beloved cat! I don't need a despicable person like you here!"

"A-Cheng, aren't you... worried?" Ignoring the ridicule of a middle-class cartoonist, Yoshida changed his method of persuasion, "As the last comic of your career as a cartoonist, A-Cheng, are you... just want to Do you want the manga "Steins;Gate" to be terminated in half, as a way of ending your career as a cartoonist?"

"..." A certain middle school cartoonist suppressed the smile on his face and fell into silence...

"I know Cheng, you really want to retire..." Yoshida, whose observation ability has been turned to the [subtle] level, saw the change in the expression on Takahashi Makoto's face, and immediately felt that he had found the right way to persuade a certain middle school comic In the direction of home, after pausing for a moment, he took a deep breath and began to carry out inflammatory persuasion! "But Cheng, are you really planning to end like this? Aren't you ever unwilling to give in? Do you just want to be crushed and beaten by Mr. Eiji Shinzuma in the final serial showdown?"

"Of course it won't end like this! And I'm not willing to be suppressed by the King of Black Flame..." Seeing Yoshida beaming with joy, Takahashi Makoto showed a long-lost [joyful] smile on his face, and immediately changed the subject, " I originally planned to say this... After all, seeing how enthusiastic you are about my companion cat, I feel that it would be too wasteful not to cooperate with you!"

This guy should definitely be sent to [The Root] to re-correct his twisted soul! ! !

"That is to say... Cheng, do you plan to continue in this state and continue to serialize the kind of plot that gradually disappoints readers?" Yoshida suddenly felt tired. After letting out a long sigh, he spread his hands helplessly, feeling weak. He said in a self-deprecating tone, "If Cheng, you really decide to do this, then I won't advise you anymore... After all, this "Steins Gate" is your last comic, Cheng. What do you want?" It’s up to you how you want the painting to end!”

"Tsk tsk tsk, my beloved cat, although I am very happy that you have this understanding..." A certain middle school cartoonist looked at Yoshida who looked a little tired and curled his lips in dissatisfaction, "But I always feel that There's something wrong with your statement... Hey, hey, I just gave up my career as a cartoonist, I'm not a terminally ill person!"

"...You are too worried!" By the way, Yoshida, could you please tell me...what was going on with that brief silence before you answered! ?

"Oh, my beloved cat, actually I didn't plan to tell you originally...but it seems I can't do it now!" Seeing a glint of [Hope] flashing in Yoshida's eyes, a certain middle school student The second cartoonist's face was full of helplessness, "After all, you, my beloved cat, are a big dog who provide me with [pleasure]! If you are depressed... I don't have toys to play with, but I will feel very bored." !”

"Although Acheng, you are finally willing to say it..." Yoshida looked dumbfounded, "But why don't I have the slightest idea of ​​gratitude...but instead want to give you a good beating?"

"Hmm, my beloved cat, that's it! That's right!" A certain second-grade cartoonist seemed to be very satisfied with the performance of his editor in charge, with a [joyful] smile on his face, "I want to see, That’s the expression you have right now, my beloved cat, [you can’t stand me but can’t kill me]!”

By the way... what a bad taste this is! ?

There is simply no cure!

Again... Complaints are complaints, Yoshida is quite serious when talking about business!

"A-Cheng...you can start talking now!"

So... don’t underestimate the weekly editor!

"Hmm... how should I put it?" Facing Yoshida who was sitting upright, a certain chuunibiao cartoonist was pinching his chin and looking erratic. It didn't look like he wanted to analyze it seriously, but more like he was running his brain quickly to fool people! "My beloved cat, the reason why I serialized such a plot for a long time is actually just to test it..."

"Test? Test who? Is it Mr. Nizuma Eiji or... Hey, hey, hey, it can't be..." Yoshida looked at Takahashi Makoto with a puzzled face... It's not to question the statement of a certain chuunibiao cartoonist, but it's a little incredible! "If it's Mr. Nizuma Eiji, you don't need to test it, Cheng! After all, the comics that Mr. Nizuma Eiji is serializing now, whether it's the plot or the character setting, are basically provided by you, Cheng... So, Cheng, you want to test the weekly... No, to be precise, should it be the attitude of the weekly?"

"..." A certain chuunibiao cartoonist fell into a state of stunned!

"Because I know you want to retire, I deliberately lowered the performance of the comics, intending to leave a stain on your farewell ceremony, and then take the opportunity to stimulate you..." When Yoshida was halfway through his words, he saw a certain chuunibaku manga artist looking him up and down with a "mysterious look", and he was stunned, "Uh... Cheng, why are you looking at me with that look!?"

"My beloved cat, I didn't expect... you would have such a magical brain hole and such magical logic!" Takahashi Makoto patted Yoshida's shoulder and invited his editor-in-chief! "My beloved cat, you should quit your job as editor-in-chief and concentrate on learning to draw comics with me!"

Although the words of the chuunibaku manga artist were full of praise, Yoshida could still hear... the other party was mocking him!

"Okay..." The idea of ​​Chuunibyou is really not something that a mere mortal like me can interpret... Yoshida, who had such a feeling in his heart, smiled bitterly with some embarrassment and helplessness, "Then, Cheng, what exactly are you going to test?"

"If I explain it in detail, let's not talk about the profoundness of the topic... It's a question whether you can understand it, my cat!" After mocking Yoshida again, Takahashi Cheng thought for a moment before slowly speaking, "Well... In words that you can understand, my cat, the reason why I serialize daily plots for a long time without considering the performance of the comics is actually to test it..."

"Am I... the legendary [protagonist]!"

Dear readers, have you heard of the "716+Dream" work model?

"716+Dream" means working 16 hours a day for 7 days, and thinking about how to work tomorrow in your dreams at night.

I used to think that the "5+2, day and night" work model was very cruel, but compared to "716+Dream", it is simply... weak!

A cat said that "716" can be done, after all, it has been like this in recent days, but.

"+Dream" is really impossible! Even self-hypnosis can't do it~(┬＿┬)~