Ep. 20: Mashiro and Takagi refine Detective Trap for the Golden Cup competition

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Mashiro and Takagi collaborate to improve the concept of Detective Trap, with Takagi reviewing detective stories sent by Hattori. They meet Hattori to insist on launching the series while still in high school. Hattori explains that serialization requires success in the Golden Cup competition and demands a 19-page story every two weeks to prove their ability to produce weekly content with assistants. Despite the significant difficulty of this schedule, the duo manages to maintain their pace. Their consistent effort leads to their official entry into the contest, marking a crucial step toward their professional debut.