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I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 102

Within a day of Natsume’s debut, fan communities had already begun sprouting across the country. In one particularly active chat group, speculation about the next chapter gave way to more urgent news.

“Did you guys see this? Some manga artist named Asami just threw shade at Natsume—and Mizushiro actually responded. The official Shroud Line account even reposted it!”

“Wait, seriously? Mizushiro said something publicly?”

“Who's Asami? Never heard of her.”

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 101

“Natsume’s Book of Friends” had only just debuted in the latest issue of Shroud Line, yet it was already making waves across the manga industry.

One of the louder voices belonged to Asami Fujikawa, the veteran creator of The Three Sisters Next Door. Early that morning, she made a pointed post:

“Got bombarded with messages about this new manga, Natsume’s Book of Friends. Checked it out. Honestly? Waste of time. Not sure why it’s being hyped.”

As a prominent name...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 100

Midnight arrived.

The first-day ranking for Natsume’s Book of Friends was in—eleventh place.

At most Japanese publishing houses, reader votes submitted on release day serve as the earliest benchmark of popularity. These votes—typically from the most dedicated readers—often shape how editors allocate promotion moving forward.

Natsume had pulled in roughly 310,000 votes on Echo Shroud’s official site.

Just twenty thousand shy of tenth place.

Shroud Line�...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 99

Across various cities and prefectures, Shroud Line had a loyal and steadily growing readership.

Some readers already recognized the name Mizushiro from past works, but for many, this was their first time encountering it.

The Aurora Manga Award was respected in the industry, but few readers paid it much mind—like how people watch movies without caring who wins awards.

So when three new serializations were announced in the latest issue of Shroud Line, most readers approached...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 98

The story opened with a boy being chased—by something unseen.

As Junpei read on, he realized it was the same boy from the cover.

The protagonist.

After bumping into a few classmates, the boy awkwardly brushed it off and asked for directions to a nearby shrine. Then he ran off again.

“…Wouldn’t you just ask for help?” Junpei muttered, frowning.

Soon, the perspective shifted. The boy was fleeing, and a large, one-eyed creature loomed close behind.

A...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 97

“This guy again? The series hasn’t even launched, and he’s already tearing into it?”

“Seriously. You’d think Mizushiro-sensei personally insulted him or something.”

In the manga world, reputation travels fast. A good impression can draw attention—even if the series isn’t perfect. But the reverse is also true. Doubt can spread just as quickly.

So when someone like Daigo gave Natsume a public thumbs-down, it didn’t go unnoticed. His words echoed online, dra...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 96

Time flies; a week has passed.

After a week of preparation, basically all of Japan, readers who love to buy the magazine Shroud Line on weekdays, under the publicity of Echo Shroud Publishing, also know that the new issue of Shroud Line will be released three weeks later. The works will be added to shroud line.

The Thousand Stars Secret Realm by Coffee Bean.

Star Jumper Mouse by Ren Hoshino.

Natsume's Book of Friends by Mizushiro.

After all, it is the flagship pe...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 95

After a brief moment of silence, Kazuya let out a resigned sigh.

"Alright, fifteen million yen," he said at last.

There was no other option—he had to concede.

Haruka gave a small nod, clearly satisfied.

Then she turned to Haruki, prompting him with a glance.

"Uh, sure, no problem!" Haruki replied, clearly caught off guard.

With just a few words, the price had jumped by more than five million yen. It now exceeded everything Haruki had earned from serializi...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 94

The working hours of a manga artist tend to be flexible, and Haruki adjusted his based on his university schedule.

After Naoya Fujimoto and Kenta Hoshikawa discussed their working hours with Haruki, they left at a signal from Haruka.

After all... what came next wasn’t for their ears.

“What’s with the secrecy?” Haruki glanced at Haruka curiously. “Why’d you rush them out?”

“Come on, don’t tell me you forgot already.”

Haruka folded her arms. “...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 93

Of course, the reason Kazuya seemed so anxious was due to pressure from upper management and the incredibly tight production schedule.

In the animation industry, a typical project—from proposal to completion—often takes a year or more. Two or even three years isn’t unusual, and even then, success isn’t guaranteed.

Kazanami Animation was one of the more established studios, but even for them, a four-month timeline was cutting it close. A smaller studio would’ve likely fal...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 92

“Mizushiro… Who is that, again?” Kazuya asked directly.

“You really don’t remember?” Haruka gave him a sidelong glance.

“He’s the one who won the at this year’s Aurora Manga Awards with Rurouni Kenshin: Remembrance. Don’t tell me you forgot someone like that.”

“Rurouni Kenshin…” Kazuya’s eyes lit up.

“That guy!”

“I loved that piece,” he admitted. “But after the awards, he completely disappeared. Did you manage to bring him...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 91

"Two?" Haruka Sato paused for a couple of seconds.

"What about gender or age requirements?"

"Doesn't matter!" Haruki Yuuki replied quickly.

"Got it. I’ll have it sorted in three days," she said confidently.

"Great." Haruki let out a quiet sigh of relief.

He’d was already starting to get a sense of how Haruka operated—straightforward and highly efficient.

Compared to her, Haruki, who only avoided procrastination when it came to manga deadlines, felt li...

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I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 90

The next day, Haruki took the day off and headed alone to the headquarters of Echo Shroud Publishing.

Inside the building, Haruka had already been waiting for some time. Dressed in her usual sleek office attire, she looked sharp and composed.

Haruki made his way to her office, already familiar with the route from his previous visits.

“Have a seat,” she said as he entered.

She poured him a cup of hot tea, then quietly shut the door, enclosing the room in a private a...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 89

“Anyway, Coffee Bean-sensei is a veteran author with three past serializations under Echo Shroud Publishing. He’s been preparing this new project for over six months just for a chance to debut it in Shroud Line. Regardless of anything else…”

“Fujio, that’s not the point,” someone cut in sharply. “Since when was Echo Shroud Publishing a place for sentiment? It’s about the strength of the work, nothing more.”

“The Thousand Stars Secret Realm is certainly imagin...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 88

The two days of running around over the weekend had left Haruki feeling drained—not physically, but mentally.

Still, all his hard work over the past month hadn't been for nothing.

However, Haruki couldn't just sit around for the next two weeks waiting for Haruka's serial meeting results.

At the very least, he needed to complete the full storyboard name—over twenty pages—for Anohana all on his own.

The sooner he finished it, the better. If someone else suddenly br...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 87

“Is it true that during Echo Shroud's serialization period, I can still submit other works to different manga publishers if I want to?” Haruki asked.

“Of course, there’s no problem,” Haruka nodded. “As long as the other publisher agrees to you working with Echo Shroud at the same time.”

Haruka smiled. “The system applies to editors too.”

Haruki fell silent, digesting this.

He couldn't deny the quality of the project, though. It was clear from the way ...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 86

"Sure enough, it's not that easy," Haruki sighed to himself.

The smooth ride he'd enjoyed in Osaka hadn't made him arrogant enough to think he was invincible. Honestly, the treatment he had received over the past two days was already extremely good.

The editors from the major publishing houses were willing to meet him directly — some even said they could serialize his work in top-tier journals without needing him to go through a serialization meeting. This kind of offer wasn't e...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 85

On Saturday, Haruki headed out alone, carrying his manuscript, toward the bustling downtown district.

The major manga publishers in Tokyo—seven of the biggest names—seemed to have a silent agreement, clustering their offices within the same area. It was certainly convenient for artists like Haruki; no need to crisscross the city just to submit work.

That day, he had arranged meetings with two publishers: Silent Parlour Publishing in the morning, and Graveleaf Publishing in the...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 84

(TL:- I’ve heard the name of the flower is Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.

Apologies for the confusion—I forgot to update that earlier.

Also, I noticed a few small editing issues after reviewing the previous chapters.

Thanks so much for your continued support!)

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Late at night, Haruki drifted out of the system space.

For once, even his usually calm expression showed a hint of emotion. After reading Anohana, a lingering sadness welled up in his c...

(volume 2) I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 83

September was just around the corner—the beginning of a new university year.

Haruki’s quiet departure barely caused a ripple in his hometown.

Back in February, he had made headlines when he won the Award, a prestigious honor in the manga world. For a while, every local magazine had his name splashed across their pages, celebrating the rising star from their own backyard.

But the excitement didn’t last long. Within a month, Haruki’s presence in the manga scene seemed ...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 82

Haruki, Kotone, and Sora stood facing Rika, his face twisted with anger. His voice was barely contained, dripping with frustration.

"What conditions did Sora offer you? Are you really going to help her?" Rika seethed.

Haruki stepped forward, positioning himself between Sora and Rika. Kotone kept a sharp eye on Rika, ever watchful for danger.

"Why shouldn’t I help her?" Haruki replied flatly.

Rika scoffed, his anger boiling over. "You’re throwing everything away for...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 81

The venue was packed, yet the focus of the entire hall had narrowed to the stage.

Kotone, Daichi, Airi, and Sora…

A ripple of confusion spread through the crowd. Why were Kotone and Daichi just standing there? More puzzling still—Haruki had called three names, yet four people were on stage.

Sora's heart pounded as she heard her name announced. Everything else seemed to blur—the lights, the whispers, even the flashes from cameras—until all that remained was Haruki’s...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 80

Renji, the author of Blazing Feather, cast a glance toward Haruki, Rika, and the others. The success of Rurouni Kenshin in the preliminary round of the award still lingered like a bruise. Rika, never one to be subtle, had made it clear he was the editor behind the manga—and the rest of the group’s quiet demeanor only confirmed who the creator was.

All eyes had begun drifting toward Haruki, who sat by himself, eyes locked on his phone. His young age, paired with the sudden rise of Ru...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 79

Tokyo, Japan’s economic and cultural hub, has long been considered the heart of the manga industry. For many aspiring artists, success here represents the highest level of recognition.

After a three-hour flight, Haruki and Kotone were relieved to be back on solid ground. The slight dizziness from the flight would wear off soon enough.

Upon exiting the airport, Daichi and Rika seemed unfazed, but Haruki and Kotone couldn’t help but look around, taking in the billboards on buses...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 78

“The process is simple and crude?” Sora raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced.

“How simple? How crude?”

Though part of her was touched by Haruki’s willingness to stand up for her, if he really planned to cause a scene at the Awards… then she had no choice but to stop him. As much as she appreciated his support, Haruki’s future as a manga artist was far more important than hers as an editor.

He was already showing the potential of a top-tier mangaka. But a sing...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 77

“As you said,” Daichi began, “behavior like that wouldn’t last a day in a company like Kurokawa. If an organization tolerated such things, it’d never have grown the way Kurokawa did.”

“No one could stay in a place like that,” he added. “Unless… something changed inside.”

Sora frowned. “What do you mean?”

“You probably haven’t heard yet,” Daichi said, lowering his voice. “But as editor-in-chief, I’ve caught wind of it. Kurokawa Publishing�...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 76

“I’ve already started planning a new series,” Haruki said as he sipped his tea. “I’m used to being busy. This downtime just feels weird.”

“Wait, you’re serializing again?” Sora blinked.

“Where else? With Kurokawa, of course.” Haruki glanced between her and Kotone. “You two didn’t seriously think I was quitting, did you? I’ve still got six months left on the contract. I’m not about to pay a penalty.”

Sora and Kotone exhaled in unison, visibly r...

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 75

Kotone and Sora hadn’t planned to stay this late. They’d dropped by to check in on Rurouni Kenshin's progress… and ended up glued to the Award website for hours.

They refreshed the rankings every ten seconds, barely believing what they were seeing.

At first, the Friday night boost had been exciting enough—100,000 fans in just a few hours. But between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m., another 100,000 joined.

If the momentum kept up, Remembrance might take the top spot by morning. 2025-04-23 17:07:33 +0000 UTC View Post

I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 74

Unlike Haruki and Kotone, most manga creators in the Award weren’t even stopping to eat. Their eyes were glued to the contest site, watching the real-time fan counts tick upward.

By now, the word was out—Rurouni Kenshin's explosive growth wasn’t random.

The final two chapters hadn't been uploaded yet, but reactions from early readers were pouring in. Judging by the review section alone, the emotional impact of the ending was undeniable.

Industry veterans and aspiring a...