Ep. 18: Ashirogi publish two one-shots and decide on serialization schedules
The editing team publishes Ashirogi’s Reversi and Nizuma’s Zombie Gun as one-shots after receiving enthusiastic feedback. Azuki secures the lead role in the soccer anime Instant 12, prompting congratulations from Mashiro. Zombie Gun achieves a record-breaking 692 votes, but Reversi takes first place in the second week, winning by two votes. The committee decides to serialize both works but struggles with the logistics of Ashirogi producing two manga weekly. Heishi consults Sasaki, suggesting PCP run weekly and Reversi monthly. Hattori expresses disappointment to Yujiro, as he desired to edit Reversi. In a subsequent meeting, Yujiro, Hattori, Takagi, and Mashiro agree that PCP should shift to monthly serialization due to its broader audience, allowing Reversi to compete weekly with Nizuma’s manga. Finally, Mashiro purchases the studio from his grandfather and receives Nobuhiro’s diary, strengthening his resolve to honor his uncle’s legacy.
Episodes
- Ep. 14 · Nizuma's Deal with the Chief and the Staff's Challenge to Save CROW
- Ep. 15 · Seven weeks remain before CROW ends as editors and authors strategize to surpass Nizuma's lead.
- Ep. 16 · Yujiro supports Nizuma ending CROW while Ashirogi Muto ties second place
- Ep. 17 · Iwase regains confidence while Ashirogi Muto plan a demonic battle manga to rival Nizuma's zombie series.
- Ep. 18 · Ashirogi publish two one-shots and decide on serialization schedules
- Ep. 19 · Ashirogi Muto race deadlines while Reversi faces ranking drops due to structural weaknesses.
- Ep. 20 · Hiramaru proposes to Aoki while Ashirogi Muto face ranking challenges
- Ep. 21 · Hot Spring Visit and the Decision Regarding Reversi Anime Adaptation
- Ep. 22 · Hattori announces Reversi anime airing while Mashiro and Azuki face public scrutiny over their relationship.