Synopsis

A ripple of unease ran through Miura upon hearing the enthusiastic reception for the emerging manga artist who had storyboarded *MONEY's*. Takagi and Mashiro learned that Aiko Iwase was the story writer, a revelation that stirred their competitive spirits. Aiko sought out Takagi, requesting a nod of acknowledgment should she achieve greater popularity – a promise he offered, but qualified solely to talent. He then informed her of his engagement to Miyoshi. The committee discovered Niizuma as the