Ep. 8: Mashiro and Takagi Persuade the Chief Editor to Resume TRAP Publication
Aired on November 19, 2011

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Despite the ongoing boycott, the chief editor remains unmoved. Mashiro and Azuki continue their awkward but happy hospital meetings. Witnessing the intense efforts of Mashiro and Takagi, Miura makes a final desperate attempt to convince the chief to restart TRAP, but fails. Ultimately, Mashiro and Takagi present their completed work to the chief editor. Their dedication and guts successfully persuade him to change his stance, leading to the resumption of the project.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 10 · The team debates genre choices and submits two distinct manga concepts for serialization consideration.
- Ep. 11 · Ashirogi Mutos face editorial uncertainty as their one-shots receive mixed rankings.
- Ep. 12 · Miura pushes gag manga direction while Mashiro and Takagi resist before accepting the proposal