Ep. 5: TRAP rises in rankings while Mashiro struggles with overwork and coloring duties
Aired on October 29, 2011

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The team's previous choices yield positive results as TRAP climbs the competition rankings, though the contest becomes increasingly intense. Meanwhile, the heavy workload begins to affect Mashiro physically and mentally. This strain intensifies when he is tasked with creating a colored page to promote the first volume of their manga. The narrative highlights the growing pressure on the creator as he balances the team's rising success with the demanding requirements of their upcoming publication.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Moritaka and Takagi meet new editor Miura and lazy genius Hiramaru at New Year's Party
- Ep. 2 · Mashiro confronts Azuki regarding her controversial ecchi photo shoot decision
- Ep. 3 · Nakai's Extreme Efforts to Reunite His Partnership with Aoki
- Ep. 4 · TRAP's ranking drops as Miura advises Mashiro and Takagi to focus on a genuine detective manga.
- Ep. 5 · TRAP rises in rankings while Mashiro struggles with overwork and coloring duties
- Ep. 6 · Hospitalized Mashiro Pursues Drawing Despite TRAP Hiatus and Azuki's Support
- Ep. 7 · Chief Editor Halts TRAP Publication Due to Mashiro's Uncle's Health History
- Ep. 8 · Mashiro and Takagi Persuade the Chief Editor to Resume TRAP Publication
- Ep. 9 · TRAP faces cancellation due to low rankings while Azuki gains anime fame