Tokyo life starting with painting

"The original manuscript of Chapter 3 has been submitted to the editor."

Higashino explained more or less: "I don't have the original manuscript here at all, but Takahashi-san can look forward to this week's "Cold", which will be released in a few days."

Higashino's words obviously did not satisfy Yumi Takahashi. She let out a surprised "ah", then pursed her lips, bit her thumb, and looked disappointed: "Are we going to have to wait until "Abominable Cold" is released this week again?"

Seeing Yumi Takahashi clearly fascinated by the plot of "The Ring", Tonoji thought to herself that it's a good thing you haven't read "The Lonely Gourmet" I'm going to draw yet.

That monthly publication is much more toxic than "The Ring".

Fujiwara Aoi was on guard and Takahashi Yumi was lost, so only Konoe Ryoka was left: "Higashi, is there something wrong with Higashino-san?"

She half-raised her head and asked in a low voice, which was much improved compared to the previous look where she didn't dare to approach Higashinoji.

"Ah, there are some things that I need your help with." Higashino responded with a smile.

Need help?

The trio of Konoe Ryoka and high school girls looked at each other.

Before they could speak, Higashino added: "I know that the sudden invitation will definitely make you feel embarrassed. If you can, please listen to what I have to say before making a decision, okay?"

He was sincere in what he said and seemed quite serious.

This made Aoi Fujiwara, who was about to refuse at first, hesitate for a while, and finally nodded - the worst thing is to listen to what Higashinoji has to say before refusing.

Next to her, Yumi Takahashi smacked her lips in frustration and muttered unwillingly: "You won't even let me read the third episode of "The Ring," and you still want me to help."

Is it possible that you can still draw new comics for me to read?

Fortunately, I am still your die-hard reader!

Thinking of this, Takahashi Yumi became even more unhappy.

"The main thing I'm asking for your help this time is the creation of new comics." Higashinoji smiled and spread the matter: "Because of the newly prepared food comics, I want to go to some small places on the street to explore the shops."

"New comics? Or food comics?"

Now it was not just two readers, Yumi Takahashi and Aoi Fujiwara, who had been watching "The Ring" who were surprised.

Even Konoe Ryoka next to her couldn't help but glance at Higashinoji.

Because even she, who doesn't read comics very much, knows how difficult it is for a comic author to publish two comics - Higashino Tsukasa and "Midnight Ring" are currently being serialized.

Fujiwara Aoi on the other side couldn't help but look at Higashinoji more. She felt that maybe this kid had succeeded too easily through "Midnight Ring", so she fantasized about drawing another comic of the same level as "Midnight Ring". .

This is not because Fujiwara Aoi looks down on Higashinoji, but it is based on facts.

After all, it is very difficult for a comic book author to transform, let alone switching from horror comics to food comics - this cannot be said to be a transformation, it is simply a deformation.

From the corpse-smelling, weird, and terrifying "Midnight Bell" to a bright, warm, and fragrant food comic?

Are you sure you can draw delicious food?

But before Fujiwara Aoi could say anything, Takahashi Yumi next to her asked Higashinoji with gleaming eyes: "Is this Mr. Higashino's new comic?"

"To be precise, that's the case." Higashinoji thought for a moment and answered her: "To be precise, I don't know where there is a good home-cooked restaurant, so I need your help. Of course, as a thank you gift, I will provide you with food. It’s free.”

"Then I'll help!" Takahashi Yumi nodded without hesitation.

You can see what the comic artist looks like when he creates it, and you can eat and drink for free, so this fool wouldn't agree to it.

Fujiwara Aoi on the side was still hesitant, but when she heard that Takahashi Yumi defected without hesitation, she sighed softly: "Okay, then I'll go too."

She always felt that if she didn't follow, Takahashi Yumi, a fat-assed idiot, would be handed over to Higashinoji.

Two of the three people have already agreed, and the only remaining ones are——

"Huh?" Konoe Ryoka saw Higashinoji and the others looking at her, pointing at herself with her index finger, then opened her mouth, and finally lowered her head: "Then I'll go too."

She had a weak temper and soft ears, so she was naturally obedient.

"In fact, Lianghua is the only one among us who often eats out. She doesn't know how to cook."

After Konoe Ryoka agreed, Takahashi Yumi's mind became active, and she began to reveal the dirty information about Konoe Ryoka.

"Really?" Higashinoji glanced at Konoe Ryoka as if he didn't expect it.

Last time he saw Konoe Ryoka coming home with ingredients in her hands, but he didn't expect that she was just a showman.

"I'm still practicing." Konoe Ryoka's originally white face suddenly turned red. She waved her hands in front of her chest: "I'm just not very proficient yet."

After she finished speaking, she touched her head, giggled, and then stopped talking.

But just because she didn't speak, it didn't mean that Yumi Takahashi next to her would let her go: "What is practice?"

Yumi Takahashi said cheerfully: "Lianghua bought a live fish last time. Originally, she was going to stun it with the back or blade of the knife and then kill it. However, Lianghua's first blow was a little weak, so she didn't stun it. I didn’t dare to hold down the fish body, so the fish jumped around.”

"In the end, she said 'I'm sorry' and apologized, while slapping the fish on the head with the back of her knife. The fish was jumping around in pain. Aoi couldn't help but go up and help."

"Uh." After hearing this, Higashinoji glanced at Konoe Ryoka and thought that this seemingly honest girl was also a master of torture.

Just listening to Yumi Takahashi's mouth, Tonoji could imagine that the live fish was jumping around in pain, while Konoe Ryoka was scared to death, but she kept hitting the live fish with a knife in her hand, and there was still something in her mouth. The scene of shouting 'I'm sorry'.

Those who didn’t know better thought that Konoe Ryoka was knocking on wooden fish.

Higashinoji estimated that the fish's mentality collapsed after being photographed in the end. If it could speak, it would probably beg Konoe Ryoka to kill it.

"I'm still practicing." Sensing Higashinoji's incomprehensible gaze, Konoe Ryoka muttered in a low voice, "I won't be a fish anymore."

"Anyway, we are willing to help, Higashino-san. When is the approximate time?"

Fujiwara Aoi asked.

"It's about an hour after school. Is it okay for you to wait for me in your class?"

Higashinoji still has a wood carving task to do, and it will take at least an hour to carve. After that, he should go to the class to find Konoe Ryoka and the others, which should be no problem.

"Yes. That's the deal. It just so happens that Silly Pig still has activities for the Kendo Club to complete."

Fujiwara Aoi nodded.

She could stay in school and finish the homework left by the teacher, while Takahashi Yumi had kendo club duties, so it was reasonable to gather together after an hour, both emotionally and rationally.