My 2D anime story

Afternoon – End of Classes

The usually quiet Service Club room was livelier than ever.

Yui Yuigahama, Hina Ebina, and Yumiko Miura had all arrived for Yukino Yukinoshita's tutoring session.

Yukino had spent the previous night creating individualized study plans for each of them.

Now, she was practically their teacher.

As for Su Yu?

He was too busy reading reference books and waiting for his package, so he didn't attend.

However, he had told Yui he would pick her up after and walk her home.

That reassurance allowed Yui to focus entirely on Yukino's explanations.

"Yuigahama-san, your grades… are quite surprising."

"Ebina-san, your issues aren't too severe. If you put in effort, you should be able to reach the top 50."

"Miura-san, you've memorized too many unnecessary details. I'll organize the key points for you—make sure to focus on them before the next exam."

Yukino addressed each of them with a serious expression.

The three girls listened quietly, feeling a deep sense of respect.

She didn't have to go this far to help them.

But since she had accepted their request, Yukino wasn't doing this half-heartedly.

Before getting to know Yukino, they had all assumed she was a cold, unapproachable "Ice Queen"—someone who looked down on others.

But after spending time with her, they realized she was patient, gentle, and had none of the arrogance they expected.

"If I could become friends with her… she'd be someone I could truly rely on."

At Sakura Dormitory

The deliveryman helped Su Yu carry his packages upstairs before quickly leaving.

Sitting in the living room, Su Yu unboxed everything—

Carefully pulling out his new manga tools and digital equipment.

The computer accessories were moved to his bedroom, while everything else was arranged in the work area.

Once he was done setting up, he began drawing.

Since there were differences between anime and manga, he needed to make some adjustments.

His job was to take scenes from the anime and adapt them into manga panels.

It was like knowing the answer and then working backward to show the solution process.

The story began with a small countryside school with only four students—

One day, a transfer student from Tokyo arrived.

And the main character?

A first-grade girl.

When the new student introduced herself, the first-grader stood up, raised her hand, and greeted her with a phrase that had become iconic among anime fans—

"Nyanpasu~."

A greeting of her own invention.

As Su Yu drew that scene, a smile appeared on his face.

"This anime might not be the best ever made, but it's one of the most comforting, heartwarming, and healing."

It told the simple story of a small-town girl's everyday life.

She was ordinary, yet not so ordinary.

Her random thoughts and quirky ideas always made things interesting.

Of course, she wasn't the only main character.

The transfer student from TokyoThe tiny but reliable older sister, KomariThe boyish troublemaker, NatsumiThe sleepy teacher, the mischievous neighbor, and the hilarious older sister, who was a walking source of chaos

There were also side characters—

The snack shop owner, and even Komari's older brother, who had zero dialogue throughout the entire series—saving money on voice acting.

Thinking about the first episode of the anime, Su Yu carefully sketched the school.

For the lunch scene, the four girls gathered under a cherry blossom tree on the hill.

Petals drifted in the air, showcasing the quiet beauty of the village scenery—

A peaceful, heartwarming moment—perfect as a manga cover.

By the time he finished the cover and first page, over an hour had passed.

"Looks like the first chapter will take at least a week."

Su Yu now understood—creating manga was far harder than writing a light novel.

But looking at the finished cover, he smiled.

"It's worth it. This is something I love."

"Giving my all for what I love… That's the purpose of my existence."

Su Yu chuckled to himself.

"Yukinoshita was right. Maybe I really am a chuunibyou."

On the Way to School

On his way out, Su Yu bought snacks, drinks, and fresh fried chicken.

Arriving at Soubu High, he spotted Hayama Hayato resting by the soccer field, and students practicing tennis nearby.

This kind of sports-driven "youth" didn't interest him.

Su Yu headed upstairs and knocked on the Service Club door.

A few moments later—

The door opened.

The one who answered was Yui Yuigahama.

Seeing him, her face lit up with a smile.

Then, noticing the bags in his hands, her eyes sparkled.

"You've all worked hard. These are for the three of you."

Su Yu handed her a bag of snacks.

"Thank you, Su Yu-kun." Yui smiled warmly.

"No need to thank me. If you kiss me, I'd be willing to do anything for you."

Su Yu whispered teasingly.

Yui's face turned bright red, and she ran off in embarrassment.

Chuckling, Su Yu stepped inside and closed the door behind him.

He walked over to Yukino, placing a bag on her desk.

"Sensei Yukinoshita, this is for you."

"I have no interest in these." Yukino gave the fried chicken a brief glance.

"Freshly made fried chicken, and you're not tempted? Or are you worried I might have…?"

"I'll eat it. Just stop talking."

Yukino cut him off, picking up a piece with a bamboo skewer and taking a bite.

Then, after glancing at the others, she pushed the plate toward them.

"I won't finish this alone. You should all have some."

The three girls exchanged glances before digging in without hesitation.

Yukino, meanwhile, opened a drink, sipping it slowly.

She looked up at Su Yu, only to see him watching her with a smirk.

Yukino knew exactly what he was doing—manipulating the situation.

But realizing she had fallen into his "trap", she felt a strange sense of defeat.

So—

She casually extended her foot and stepped on Su Yu's shoe.

"Su Yu-kun, thank you for the snacks and drinks. I really liked them."

She smiled sweetly, as if nothing had happened.

Su Yu glanced down at his stepped-on shoe, then studied Yukino's face.

At this moment, she was a total sadist, enjoying her victory.

The other three girls didn't notice anything, happily eating their food.

Su Yu endured being stepped on for about a minute before she finally lifted her foot.

"As long as you like it, Sensei Yukinoshita."

Su Yu whispered with a grin, walking toward his seat.

Yukino froze for a second—

Then, as realization dawned on her, her cheeks flushed pink.