Great Mangaka

On Friday, Takumi finished breakfast and received Alice's report.

Thanks to the great promotion of Wukong Biography in recent days, the sales of Weekly Shōjo Manga have increased considerably, widening the gap with Shōjo Manga, and it has been a great success.

Tatsuryū Publishing is a very reliable publisher. When promoting Wukong Biography, she also praises the author in various ways, which has boosted the sales of this issue of Weekly Shōnen and Weekly Shōjo Manga. Detective Conan's single volume, which has already reached saturation, has also increased slightly.

"It's a shame that Wukong Biography hasn't been published yet and that the sales increase is limited."

Alice felt a little regretful, but Takumi felt that was enough. 'The later influence of Wukong Biography will remain in force. This book made the author known in his previous life, and it still affects many people more than ten years later.'

Wukong's biography was born in an unprecedented way. Even in a world with poor copyright protection, the author, Jin Hezai, can rely on her to live a carefree life. Without a doubt, Jin Hezai is a positive person. He has written many books, but sadly he has not reproduced the glory of Wukong Biography.

"Wukong's biography made the author famous, but also praised him too much..."

"Forget it, it doesn't matter."

Takumi looked at Alice regretfully and smiled: "The plot of Inuyasha is about to unfold, and it will become more exciting from next week."

It simplified Inuyasha's plot. Next week is the resurrection of the maiden of Kikyo Shrine. His resurrection will mark a turning point in the plot of Inuyasha and will undoubtedly cause a sensation.

Kikyo is the second female protagonist of Inuyasha and the most popular female character in this manga. She was one of the most powerful shrine maidens of the Warring States Period. As a young woman, she was famous all over the world as the guardian of the Jade of the Four Souls and admired by all.

She and Inuyasha were a couple fifty years ago. They were framed by the monster Naraku and confronted each other. Kikyo died of anger. His resurrection may change the story from the simple search for the treasure, the Jade of the Four Souls, to the fight against the monster Naraku. It could be said that it is the most important plot.

Takumi was eager to finish this chapter, but he ran into a problem...

"Why hasn't Sakura-sensei arrived today?"

It was past eight-thirty, and Sakura-sensei would have arrived normally.

"I'll go and ask."

Alice also felt strange, and quickly took out her mobile phone to contact Sakura-sensei.

After connecting the call, Alice said a few words and her face became unhappy.

"What's wrong?"

Takumi noticed his abnormality.

"Sakura-sensei was followed and still tries to get rid of him." Alice hung up the phone with a serious expression: "Maybe someone knew that it was your assistant, and followed Sakura-sensei early in the morning."

"..."

Takumi was silent. 'This time it was a problem. Tatsuryū Publishing discovered his identity. Shuji contacted him, and added to the influence of The Legend of Wukong, there are now reporters who want to discover his true identity.'

"I told Sakura-sensei not to go to work today. Takumi, you can draw Inuyasha by  yourself first. I will go to the company to ask for countermeasures." Alice picked up her bag and turned to leave. Before leaving, he said, "Don't go out lightly. I'll call you if any problems arise."

"Okay."

Takumi escorted Alice to the door and watched her leave.

The serialization of Inuyasha was unstoppable. Although he had no assistant, Takumi wasted no time.

He drew until noon, and Alice called.

"There's good news, Takumi." Alice said on the other end of the phone: "Your information has not been leaked. The company has tightened its confidentiality. And we caught it early, so we can use fake news to divert journalists' attention."

"Will fake news work?"

"Well, no problem, Tatsuryū Publishing will also cooperate with us."

Alice didn't give much explanation.

Takumi breathed a sigh of relief and continued working into the afternoon. Aika did not allow him to stay up late, so he finished the content at noon on Saturday.

At that moment, Hirano-sensei called him back to encourage him to learn piano, and Alice was still busy with confidentiality. Takumi had no choice but to give up his break and drive alone to Osaka High School No. 1.

"You don't have free time on Wednesday, or this morning either. What do you do?"

asked Hirano-sensei, who was waiting for him in the music room, visibly angry. 'Takumi wrote The Legend of Wukong on Monday and drew Detective Conan with Tomato on Tuesday and Wednesday, so this was the first time this week that he went out to learn piano.'

"I'm sorry, professor,"

He sincerely apologized.

His apology surprised Hirano-sensei. It was Takumi's first time bowing to him.

"Forget it, get ready to play the piano."

Hirano-sensei's anger vanished instantly. He was happy and didn't care. He took out the score and put it on the table: "Play this first today for me to hear."

"Okay."

Takumi began to play the piano. He was normally very busy, but he took some time to play at home. Over time, it has become a habit and his taste in the piano has gradually improved.

After practicing piano for three hours and learning composition for half an hour, time flew by into the evening. Takumi said goodbye to Hirano-sensei and walked down from the music building.

In November, autumn is in full swing. The school path, which was originally shaded by trees, has been covered with fallen leaves without knowing when.

"Hey, Takumi!"

Shiori shouted, more than a hundred meters away. He was holding a small bag in one hand and waving the other highly: "Come here quickly!"

The glare of the setting sun lengthened the shadow of the sixteen-year-old girl. He smiled charmingly.

"Shiori, how come you look prettier after a few days without seeing you?"

asked Takumi, who approached without being able to help joking: "Do you really not want to be a big star?"

"Go away, I don't want to be a star." Shiori muttered, and then her eyes lit up: "Takumi, do you remember what I told you last time?"

"I remember."

Takumi recalled his invitation on the phone and nodded, "But I don't know what you're talking about."

"I'm glad you remember it. Now, this is for you."

Shiori handed the bag to Takumi. Takumi opened it and discovered that it contained several records.

"Why did you give me the records?"

he asked curiously.

"Choose songs." Shiori smiled: "Take them home, listen to them, and then choose a few you like."

Takumi still didn't understand: "Why choose songs?"

"Next week is a holiday, Hinotori Publishing is going to hold a Detective Conan Reader Appreciation Party..." Shiori paused, feeling guilty suddenly, so she looked away: "Aren't you very good at playing the piano? All of these songs have piano music; You have to pick a few and then we'll go to the show."

"I've signed up now!"

Detective Conan's thank you party?

Takumi frowned slightly. 'Why hadn't I heard Alice talk about this? No...'

"How did you know I play the piano?"

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