The latest installment of Mashiro and Takagi's Perfect Crime Party continues its run. Azuki has received an audition offer for a role in the +Natural anime, but she hesitates. She’d made a promise to Mashiro: to be cast as the female lead i…

The rivalry between the Perfect Crime Party and +Natural, spearheaded by Niizuma and Akina, is prompting a shift in artistic approaches for both Mashiro and Niizuma. Akina finds herself increasingly drawn to Niizuma following his acknowledg…

Mashiro and Takagi reached a shared conclusion: Perfect Crime Party could not sustain their current momentum against Crow and +Natural. Takagi proposed a five-week story arc to boost PCP's ranking for week 25, though he felt the narrative h…

With PCP chosen for a drama CD, Mashiro and Takagi champion Azuki for the lead female role. As the series gains traction, a light novel is also developed. Yet, Takagi and Mashiro persist in advocating for an anime adaptation, prompting Hatt…

The manga *Rabuta & Peace*, by Takagi and Shiratori, has been accepted for serialization and debuted in the November issue of Shonen Jack, ranking fifth in the reader polls. Mashiro resolves to dedicate his spare time to honing his artisti…

Mashiro persuaded Takagi to allow him to dedicate his time to their Super Leaders Fest entry, enabling him to fully focus on *Rabuta & Peace*. After a brief period of creative stagnation, Mashiro settled on a love story for their submission…

Yoshida urged Hiramaru to pursue serialization for his manga, *Never Reaching You*, which had achieved second place at the Super Leaders Fest. Reluctantly, Hiramaru agreed, stipulating a tea date with Aoki as a condition. Suspecting Yoshida…

Mashiro and Takagi commence reading *The Classroom of Truth*, readily agreeing that it is a remarkable manga, despite its unconventional approach. However, the serialization committee ultimately concludes that the work is not a suitable fit…

During his discussion with Mashiro and Takagi, Nanamine perceives them as lacking conviction and experience. Sensing their resistance, Mashiro firmly declares that Nanamine’s plan will eventually be revealed. Meanwhile, Nanamine meticulousl…

The serialization committee has approved the publication of Aoki’s *What God Gave Me* and Nanamine’s *What You Need for a Meaningful School Life* in installments. As Kosugi grows increasingly troubled by Nanamine's approach, Hattori perceiv…

As Nanamine’s contest against Ashirogi Muto progresses, he enlists the help of Nakai, achieving a rise in the quality of his work, though Nakai inadvertently uncovers the process. Weeks pass, and Aoki's *What God Gave Me* ascends to the top…

Kosugi lays out the terms of the competition for Nanamine, stipulating that a formal author-editor arrangement would be required should he fail. Simultaneously, Takagi points out the inherent impossibility of Nanamine's approach: attempting…

While Mashiro and Azuki consider the repercussions of the theft on PCP and Takagi, the Chief and Hattori resolve to offer Ashirogi Muto their fullest support. Yet, Takagi’s mental state has already suffered considerably, manifesting in dimi…

Nizuma throws himself into the management of CROW, and within weeks, it ascends to the top of the rankings, holding the first position for five weeks running. Yujirou is initially pleased, but a shadow of concern soon falls upon him; he sus…

With Nizuma’s deadline now firmly established, a mere seven weeks remain until the conclusion of CROW. Yujirou resolves to share Nizuma’s intentions with the entire editing department, a move that initially provokes frustration but ultimate…

Yujirou recognizes Nizuma’s resolve and pledges his support in bringing CROW to a close. With the latest installment of Ashirogi Muto’s PCP released, observers are captivated by the ingenuity with which the colored page is employed. This pa…

With +Natural’s rankings sinking to fifteenth, and Miura’s assessment that her work didn't measure up to the established battle stories, Iwase’s confidence crumbled. She resolved to abandon writing entirely. Takagi, learning of this from Ao…

The editorial team celebrated wildly the publication of Ashirogi Muto’s *Reversi* and Nizuma’s *Zombie Gun*, both released as single installments. Separately, Azuki secured the lead role in a popular soccer anime, prompting congratulations …

With deadlines looming for both Shonen Jack and Hisshou Jump, a growing pile of work threatened to overwhelm Ashirogi Muto. Mashiro and his three assistants, bolstered by the efforts of Takagi and Miyoshi, pushed themselves relentlessly to …

Mashiro and Takagi considered capturing the final showdown between the main characters of Reversi in a single take, intending to surprise Hattori with the audacious move. However, they resolved to address that possibility only when the mome…

For the brief New Year's holiday, Mashiro, Takagi, and Miyoshi retreat to a hot spring. The journey prompts Mashiro and Takagi to reflect on the distance they’ve traveled since their middle school days. As the new year dawns, the editors at…

Hattori announced the Reversi anime would premiere in October, and Mashiro wept openly, his long-held dream finally within grasp. Heishi contacted Nizuma, explaining his refusal of Zombie Gun – a decision made to prevent Ashirogi Muto from …

Following the radio broadcast, Azuki’s fervent fanbase appeared to have settled, and Reversi garnered considerable praise. The anime producers, however, proposed a public audition for the female lead, allowing the audience to determine the …

With Azuki cast as Hattori, the lead female character, Mashiro and Takagi began discussing their plan to conclude the *Reversi* manga in July. Later, Mashiro called Azuki to offer congratulations, and they arranged to meet after the first e…

As production of Reversi’s anime commenced, Hattori convened with the studio staff and cast. There, Mashiro confided in Miyoshi his plans to propose to Azuki following the anime's premiere, expressing gratitude for her creation of their pen…