Tokyo: Starting with the Gear-Conscious Male Gods!

Chapter 6 Arigato Mei Yang Yang Sang

Dinner was prepared by Chiba Sena.

She went to a convenience store and bought a bento box, oden, and a drink, leaving them at the door of Shirakawa Yuta's room as a way of making amends for her behavior that afternoon.

Yuta Shirakawa smiled as he looked at the food laid out on the table. Although his younger sister could be a bit mean at times, she was actually a pretty good person, with a touch of tsundere about her.

After all, this is Tokyo, so it's normal for tsundere characters to appear here.

After quickly finishing the food and throwing it in the trash, he took out a piece of white paper and wrote a few names on it.

Tokyo Ghoul, Death Note, Gintama, Rurouni Kenshin

These are the books he selected after much deliberation.

There are two main reasons why the three manga series "Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece" did not become wildly popular in later generations.

On the one hand, these three books came out too early. He had only watched the anime, and his impression of them was not very deep, making it too difficult to recreate them.

On the other hand, there are also future considerations. Right now, he's a complete newcomer and has no leverage to negotiate with the comic's publisher. Apart from the "original copyright," almost everything else belongs to the publisher. Even with subsequent anime or live-action adaptations, the author would only receive less than 10% of the revenue.

Under these circumstances, directly choosing a globally popular anime like "Namida, Bleach, or One Piece" would be a significant disadvantage.

It would be better to choose a high-quality product that isn't too popular first, and raise its profile before making any further moves.

The two books that best meet this requirement and achieve fame the fastest are naturally the first two: Tokyo Ghoul and Death Note.

Both works feature a dark aesthetic, are oppressive throughout, and are full of blood and violence, which is very much in line with the psychological preferences of young people.

It's addictive and quickly gains popularity, making it easy to amass a large number of loyal readers in a short period of time.

It's the best option for becoming a viral sensation in a short period of time, but we can't ignore one very important thing – censorship.

Both are dark in style, and the scenes of cannibalism and indiscriminate killing are not easy to pass censorship even in Japan.

In particular, both of them were rated R15 and R18 in their previous lives, which means that mainstream websites may not dare to accept them.

It would not only affect his income, but also have a significant impact on his future reputation, so we'll leave that aside for now.

Gintama is a good option; it has a simple art style, a cheerful plot, and is all about witty banter.

This kind of down-to-earth comedy can quickly gain popularity. Although the plot is too long, some useless subplots can be cut halfway through, which can be temporarily retained.

As for *Rurouni Kenshin*, ...

Yuta Shirakawa admitted that he had some personal motives for doing so.

This was his favorite comic in his past life, without a doubt.

In his previous life, he watched the live-action version first, and both the art style and the plot deeply resonated with him.

The combination of intense action, tragic samurai themes, tender romance, and a redemptive core was a game-changer for him, a high school freshman at the peak of his adolescent delusions.

Especially when he saw Yukishiro Tomoe die in the reminiscence chapter, he seemed to really empathize with the protagonist, constantly feeling a sharp pain in his heart, exactly the same feeling he had when he broke up with his first love.

After watching the live-action version, he made a special trip to watch the anime and manga again, and was particularly impressed.

The reason I chose the Kendo Club in this life was not only because I heard that the Kendo Club president was very beautiful, but also largely because I was influenced by this manga.

This is also one of the comics he most wants to recreate.

Yuta Shirakawa picked up a pencil from the pen holder next to him and began to sketch the image of Kenshin Himura on a piece of white paper.

The paintbrush I bought from Kiyo Uemura was for watercolor painting. It looked a lot like a traditional Chinese brush and wasn't suitable for delicate work like drawing portrait sketches.

Fortunately, the equipment's effect is not limited to using only that one brush. Once equipped, he can easily master all brushes, including the graphics tablets that are just emerging on the market.

In a short while, the image of a samurai wearing a kimono, with a ponytail, a cross-shaped scar on his face, and holding a katana with the blade facing inward appeared on the paper.

Yuta Shirakawa suddenly smiled as he looked at Kenshin Himura on the paper.

The dilemma between Gintama and Rurouni Kenshin has been resolved; no one can resist the charm of Rurouni Kenshin, not even someone who has seen it once.

Having made up his mind, Shirakawa Yuta began drawing other character designs.

Sagara Sanosuke, Myojin Yahiko, Takaharie, Saito Kazuo...

Time slipped away unnoticed, and before we knew it, it was past midnight.

Yuta Shirakawa rubbed his stiff shoulders, a strong sense of sleepiness washing over him.

He had already gone to bed late last night, and after a busy day today, he was really feeling the strain.

Besides, there's no rush to draw the manga. Right now, there are only the images of the two female protagonists, Kaoru Kamiya and Tomoe Yukishiro, that I haven't drawn yet. I can leave them until I go to school tomorrow.

After making up his mind, Shirakawa Yuta put away the completed draft and got up to wash up and go to bed.

When they walked into the living room, they were surprised to find a ray of light coming from the crack under Chiba Sena's room.

As I moved closer, I could hear faint singing coming from inside.

After careful listening, he realized it was a melody he had never heard before, but he didn't think much of it.

After all, he had only been in the world for two or three years, so it was normal that he hadn't heard many of the songs.

After loudly reminding the other person to "go to sleep early," I turned around and drifted off to sleep.

After the release of "Rurouni Kenshin: Dream Comedy", he became an instant sensation, and he became a nationally renowned comic artist. He got married, had children, and successfully reached the pinnacle of his life.

Even after entering the classroom, he still had a persistent smile on his face.

Masako Takahashi always arrives at school very early. When she saw Yuta Shirakawa enter with a beaming smile, she couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

Her deskmate seems to be acting a little different these past two days.

In the past, he was always quite calm, composed, and reserved, possessing a maturity far beyond his years, whether in his studies or in his interactions with others.

These past two days, I seem... a bit more lively, and a bit more youthful?

Masako Takahashi wasn't sure if her description was accurate, but it certainly reflected her thoughts.

After greeting Shirakawa Yuta, who was already seated, he asked, "What happened? Why are you so happy?"

Yuta Shirakawa didn't hide his feelings and turned to Masako Takahashi, sincerely saying, "Arigato Miyabi-san!"

"Beautiful...sheep? What's that?"

Masako Takahashi tilted her head, her slightly shoulder-length hair falling naturally with her movements. The scent of shampoo mixed with an unknown fragrance instantly surrounded Yuta Shirakawa's nose.

It smells good.

Yuta Shirakawa looked at her, and his heart suddenly skipped a beat. The girl he married in his dream last night seemed to resemble her a little, but also seemed not to.

He turned his head somewhat awkwardly and explained, "I was just complimenting you on your looks."

"what!"

Masako Takahashi lowered her head shyly, and an awkward atmosphere fell between them until the math teacher entered the room, which eased the tension.