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"The painting is very good!"

Qiao Qiao put down the storyboard and said to Sarutang Takuji.

"This work is completely different from the previous Cheng O comics. It has reached a new level both in terms of ideology and plot."

Originally, Qiao Qiao believed that Cheng O comics should not only entertain, but also carry ideas.

In the past, those famous GHS works, in addition to GHS, also contained criticism of the old era and depictions of human nature.

But nowadays, everyone only cares about entertainment without thinking at all.

You can see this work by Sarudo Takuji.

Qiao Qiao feels that there is still hope for China's Cheng O comics industry.

"Great, I'll start writing now."

Saruto Takuji returned to the computer and began to draw with a digital tablet.

Qiao Qiao went back home, cooked dinner for Suzuka, and brought some food back to Sarutou Takuji's rental house.

After a night of hard work, Sarudo Takuji finally completed his manga at around one o'clock in the morning.

He confirmed it with Qiao Qiao again.

After careful description, the entire comic has obviously reached a higher level.

Qiao Qiao was also very satisfied.

The energized Sarutang Takuji quickly fell asleep, while Qiao Qiao stood by.

Although this comic definitely surpasses the editorial series in Qiao Qiao's opinion, it is still unknown whether it can be recognized by Ohba Sadao.

Late at night, Sarudo Takuji was already snoring.

Qiao Qiao sat aside, thinking about the contents of the book he read during the day.

At three o'clock in the morning.

He opened his eyes.

I saw traces of black mist coming out of the keyboard.

The black mist formed the shape of a human figure, it was Ohba Sadao.

He didn't seem to notice Qiao Qiao's presence and came to the computer instead.

Buzz——

The computer host was turned on, and Oba Sadao's resentful spirit skillfully opened the manga manuscript folder of Sarudo Takuji, preparing to modify it.

But when he opened the manga manuscript that Sarudo Takuji had completed today, the wraith stopped.

Ohba Sadao read the comics carefully page by page, while doing some indescribable things.

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Although Qiao Qiao was surprised, he did not stop the other party.

After all, it may be the greatest honor for a cartoonist to have readers be able to [beep——] their own works.

There used to be stories about painters who were laughed at and left with the heroic words "One day I want you to look at my paintings [beep——]", but in the end they actually became excellent painters.

Adult happiness is sometimes so simple and unpretentious.

However, Ohba Sadao's movements soon stopped.

He saw the end of the comic.

This resentful spirit actually made a sobbing sound.

Along with his sobs, the black resentful spirit gradually emitted white mist, continued to evaporate, and finally disappeared completely.

Qiao Qiao stood up at this time.

I checked the computer and confirmed that the resentful spirit had indeed been eliminated.

He nodded, carefully shut down Sarutou Takuji's computer, and sat aside to watch over it to prevent problems from occurring later in the night.

Early the next morning, Sarutou Takuji woke up from his sleep.

He seemed to have had a long dream last night.

As for what I dreamed about, I don’t remember clearly.

He saw Qiao Qiao and looked at his computer.

He stood up hurriedly and looked at the manuscript.

"S-succeeded!??"

Seeing the untouched manuscript, Sarudo Takuji shouted excitedly.

"Yes, last night, Oba Sadao's resentful spirit came out to cause trouble again, but it was purified after reading your manga Mr. Sarudo."

Qiao Qiao yawned and explained.

"That's great, Master. I actually had a lot of inspiration before going to bed last night, and now I feel very motivated to draw."

Sarutou Takuji said.

"I suddenly felt that the plots of heavy-flavored comics are actually not that objectionable. If added appropriately, it might even add interest. There are also N[beep——]R plots. If you think about it carefully, this kind of protagonist is because [Beep--] And gradually becoming addicted to the plot of [Beep--] is also very critical."

He talked a lot.

It means that although there is no longer a wraith to cause trouble, Sarutou Takuji is also ready to start creating heavy-flavored Cheng-O comics?

Qiao Qiao tilted his head, not quite understanding the cartoonist's train of thought.

But the resentful spirit has been dealt with, so there's no problem.

After settling the payment and leaving his contact information, Qiao Qiao left Sarutang Zhuoji's home.

Although it was morning at this time, Qiao Qiao had not slept all night, but he was still a little sleepy.

Back home, Suzuka didn't know what time she went to bed last night, and there was still no movement at all.

Qiao Qiao finished his daily lesson of injecting spiritual power into bullets, and after preparing lunch for Suzuka, he washed up before lying down on the bed.

After setting the alarm clock, Qiao Qiao rarely slept during the day.

When I woke up, it was already dusk.

It's really not right to spend the first day of summer vacation in such a depraved way.

Qiao Qiao thought and turned on his phone.

While he was taking a nap, there were several messages.

Including a report from Sarudo Takuji saying that the editorial department had adopted which new work.

There is also a discussion about the plot of the novel in the Tokyo Exorcism Club.

As well as some social invitations sent by Kazuya Sakamoto in the class group.

"Um?"

Qiao Qiao saw that he also received a private message.

It's from Ariko Asano.

[Ariko☆Kira]: Teacher, teacher, you should have summer vacation~

[Ariko☆Kira]: I already had a vacation two days ago~

[Ariko☆Kira]: By the way, I have a friend who wants to ask the teacher for a commission. If the teacher sees it, please contact me!

[Ariko☆Kira]: She said she can afford it no matter how much the reward is!

Commission?

Qiao Qiao was a little confused.

Isn't Miko Asano herself a spiritual exterminator? If she has any entrustment that she can't solve, why should she ask Qiao Qiao?

But since he said so, Qiao Qiao felt embarrassed and pretended not to have seen it.

He replied a few words and heard back soon.

[Ariko☆Kira]: No, this is not a request from an ordinary person. My friend is also a miko.

"Also a miko?"

Qiao Qiao became even more confused.

[Ariko☆Kira]: She said that she wanted to ask the teacher for help after learning about his deeds in Nagoya.

[Ariko☆Kira]: Teacher, do you know about the Gion Festival?

Qiao Qiao vaguely remembered the name, but just to be safe, he Googled it on his mobile phone.

The Gion Matsuri is the largest festival of the year at Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. It starts in July and will last for a whole month. During this period, there will not only be a parade of Yamaboko floats, but also fireworks displays, temple fairs, and various small festivals. Quite grand.

Could it be that Miko Asano’s friend is a miko from Yasaka Shrine?

The main worshipers of Yasaka Shrine are the masters of the Amansuguun Sword, Susano'o, his wife Ki Inada Hime and their son Yashira Mikogami.

Something happened to the Amancongyun Sword before. Could it be that something happened to the Yasaka Shrine now?

However, if something really happened to Yasaka Shrine, then Qiao Qiao, an ordinary spirit exterminator, would not be able to deal with such a serious problem.

It would be more appropriate to report to the Soul Exorcist Association.

[Ariko☆Kira]: No, no, no, teacher, you misunderstood.

After hearing Qiao Qiao's doubts, Asano Ariko hurriedly explained.

[Ariko☆Kira]: Although this request is related to the Gion Festival, it is not a matter of Yasaka Shrine.

[Ariko☆Kira]: My friend is the shrine maiden of Shimogamo Shrine.

[Ariko☆Kira]: She wants the teacher to teach them how to remove spirits.