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In fact, Kenji Sato was very satisfied.

In subsequent exchanges, he and Takumi found many commonalities and believed they could forge a good cooperative relationship.

For Takumi, this trip to Mount Fuji was very significant. Tsukimoto Genji opened the doors to animation production for him and pushed him to take a big step forward. However, there was no progress in establishing the animation production department, or there was no time for Takumi and Kenji Sato to discuss it.

In the morning, Alice called:

"Takumi, why aren't you home again?! Something happened!"

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"Urgent! The news anchor Rina is going to resign and leave Osaka. It's said that it's because she watched Five Centimeters Per Second!"

The sudden news temporarily halted Takumi and the other two's actions. Tsukimoto Genji and Kenji Sato, looking solemn, quickly sent Takumi back home.

"Stay home; we'll investigate."

Tsukimoto Genji reminded Takumi that Rina was a very well-known and attractive news anchor in Osaka. If her resignation was related to Five Centimeters Per Second, it could have a significant impact on Five Centimeters Per Second's sales.

Hinotori Publishing is preparing to increase investment so that sales of Five Centimeters Per Second exceed 1,000,000 copies. 'How can it be allowed to fail at such a critical moment?'

Takumi was bored waiting at home, but Tsukimoto Genji didn't inform him of the investigation results. Just as he was worried, at 9:00 PM, Osaka TV broadcast an interview about news anchor Rina's resignation.

"Rina, I heard that the reason you resigned was because you read the manga Five Centimeters Per Second. Is that true?"

During the interview, Takumi was drawing in the studio. He came out to get some water and heard the sound of the television.

Aika, sitting on the sofa watching TV, was stunned and turned to look at Takumi: "Takumi, what trouble have you caused again?"

Aika has also been catching up on Takumi's manga lately. She has gradually gotten used to this type of book. The last time she read Five Centimeters Per Second, her eyes were red from crying so much. She asked Takumi if he also had a "reasonable" mind, but Takumi calmly told her it was a fictional story.

At that moment, Takumi sat next to Aika.

"I don't know either." He told Aika the news he received in the morning, and then they watched Rina's response on television.

"Yes, that's right, I decided to quit after watching Five Centimeters Per Second."

Rina was being interviewed by another anchor, and her attitude was very calm.

The anchor smiled and said: "Speaking of Five Centimeters Per Second, I don't think I need to explain much. Everyone knows that this is Mirai-sensei's new work."

"Mirai-sensei has become increasingly popular in recent months. In recent weeks, he has become very well-known in Osaka. It even seems that he surpasses all of us." The anchor's tone was humorous and she joked: "Our television station had already invited Mirai-sensei to a program, but we were never able to invite him. This greatly angered the leaders, who said they would never air that person's program."

She broke a big piece of news and then laughed: "It's a shame that even ignoring Mirai-sensei, he's becoming more and more popular. This time he snatched you away again, and I'm a little envious."

"Mirai-sensei is truly amazing!" Rina smiled slightly and cooperated: "If it had been a year ago, I never imagined there would be a mangaka who attracted so much attention."

"So, Rina..." The anchor returned to the topic: "Can you explain to us what the magic of Mirai-sensei's manga is and why you wanted to resign?"

This question also raised doubts in Takumi. Aika was a little worried. She clenched her fists and looked at him nervously.

Rina was silent for a few seconds, then smiled and said: "The truth is, I look a lot like Akari, the heroine of Five Centimeters Per Second."

Her face flushed slightly and she seemed a little embarrassed: "There's someone in my city who appreciates me. I thought of him when I saw Five Centimeters Per Second. He, like Takaki, has been waiting for me."

"There's a manga version of Five Centimeters Per Second. Have you read the ending?"

"Yes." The anchor nodded and praised: "I'm very satisfied with the ending. Takaki and Akari are not together, but he is with Kana."

"Yes, that's right."

Rina nodded and smiled bitterly: "When I saw the ending, I realized that Akari and I are different. I was very afraid that that person would leave me."

"We are separated by distance. I noticed it before, but I never dared to admit that he could be with other women. We are both older. If I don't go back, he will get married sooner or later."

"I thought for a long time about whether career or love is more important, and I finally chose love."

"I'm a woman." "If I don't hold on to this love now, I might lose it... I want to go back and marry that person."

At the interview location, the audience was silent and the anchor sighed.

"Have you told him?"

"Well, I'm leaving in a few days and he'll come pick me up." Rina smiled sweetly, very happy.

"Truly, many congratulations."

"Thank you."

"Finally, do you have anything to say to the public?"

"Yes, thank you for your continued support. I'm very sorry for your kindness in suddenly resigning, but I believe that Osaka's television station has many excellent newcomers, and the anchor who replaces me will undoubtedly satisfy everyone." Rina expressed her gratitude to the television station and paused.

"Also, before I leave Osaka, I want to ask for one thing."

Rina's expression turned serious.

"I hope to see Mirai-sensei before I leave, so that my career in Osaka will have a perfect ending."

Takumi was a little stunned.

After the interview program, he breathed a sigh of relief. Rina's explanation made it clear that she held no grudge against Five Centimeters Per Second and that it shouldn't have a big impact.

In this case, he didn't need to see Rina. Sending her a blessing in his personal space would suffice.

Although he believed this, others disagreed. Shortly after the program ended, Tsukimoto Genji and Alice called him.

"You have to see Rina!"

"We'll arrange it!"

When asked why, Alice replied angrily: "Even if she has resigned, as long as she is in Osaka, her influence will remain. If you don't see her, she'll complain a little and generate prejudice in the television station and the audience, and you're finished!"

Alice's words seemed a little exaggerated, but Aika also spoke.

"Takumi, go meet that girl,"

she said as she wiped away her tears. After hearing Rina's explanation, Aika's attitude changed. She was the least reluctant to this kind of compatriots seeking love.