Ep. 16: Mashiro accepts Nizuma's assistant offer after witnessing Takagi kiss Miyoshi
Aired on January 22, 2011

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Mashiro and Takagi develop a story concept about angels killing humans for self-advancement, incorporating Hattori's suggestions. Although the title is rejected, the pair receives feedback indicating promise. Takagi struggles with new ideas and begins spending more time with Miyoshi, causing Mashiro to question his partner's dedication. Meanwhile, Hattori discovers that Nizuma requires an assistant and that Takagi would not prevent Mashiro from taking the position. Mashiro learns of the opportunity and decides to accept it, hoping the experience will help him and Takagi progress. However, his decision is immediately challenged when he unexpectedly observes Takagi and Miyoshi kissing in a park.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · Hattori, Takagi, and Mashiro discuss future plans after dining out.
- Ep. 13 · Mashiro and Takagi submit their pseudonym and face shifting poll results for their new manga.
- Ep. 14 · Mashiro copies battle manga while Nizuma faces editorial pressure over his submission choices.
- Ep. 15 · Nizuma critiques the storyboard while Azuki auditions for a role
- Ep. 16 · Mashiro accepts Nizuma's assistant offer after witnessing Takagi kiss Miyoshi
- Ep. 17 · Mashiro works as Nizuma's assistant alongside Fukuda and Nakai to support Takagi.
- Ep. 18 · Fukuda critiques Jack's structure while Mashiro reflects on his past and resolves to draw for Azuki
- Ep. 19 · Mashiro and Takagi reunite to collaborate on a detective manga after a period of separation.
- Ep. 20 · Mashiro and Takagi refine Detective Trap for the Golden Cup competition