Ep. 17: Mashiro works as Nizuma's assistant alongside Fukuda and Nakai to support Takagi.
Aired on January 29, 2011
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Mashiro begins his role as an assistant for Nizuma, joining Shinta Fukuda and Takurou Nakai. Fukuda previously placed lower than Mashiro in NEXT, while Nakai won an award 10 years ago but has achieved nothing notable since. Although Fukuda and Nizuma question why Mashiro chooses this path over seeking publication, he remains focused on learning to assist Takagi. Fukuda observes that the series "Crow" risks cancellation once its novelty fades unless Nizuma enhances its substance and interest. Consequently, Nizuma modifies the story structure and decides to meet with his editor to address these concerns.
Episodes
- 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
- Ep. 21 · Mashiro and Takagi submit stories while rivals enter competitions and protest editorial bias.