Great Mangaka

As night fell, Takumi's house was lit up.

There was a physical examination form on the table. Takumi looked at the words. The word "early stage" relieved him. 'The early symptoms of cancer cannot be detected without special examinations. Miyuki was lucky and succeeded in one go.'

"Takumi, let's help Miyuki with our money!"

Aika said nervously. 'This woman didn't have the temperament of a noblewoman, but she had a more noble, simple, and kind heart.'

Takumi smiled slightly.

"Okay." He pointed at Miyuki with his bright eyes and said, "I'll help you with your medical expenses."

Although the disease is still in an early stage, cancer cannot be said to be 100% curable. Fortunately, the medical level in this world is better than in his previous life, and there is a high possibility.

"You'll help me?"

Miyuki looked at Takumi, and a glimmer of hope appeared on her face, but when she thought of the medical expenses, she despaired again: "It's impossible, it costs too much money."

Since she hadn't gone for treatment yet, she didn't know how much it would cost, but it wasn't a minor illness, and it could cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of yen.

"I can pay whatever it costs. I can't just stand by and watch someone die,"

Takumi replied, which delighted Aika, who was beside him, and she thought, 'I didn't raise my son in vain.'

Aika didn't have much obsession with money or fame. She always said that good people would be rewarded and believed that children's character was the most important thing. Takumi was willing to help others even with money, which made Aika very happy.

Miyuki's eyes slowly welled up.

"Thank you..."

She said nothing, lowered her head, and suddenly wiped away her tears and sobbed: "Thank you, thank you, Mirai-sensei...".

Suddenly discovering that she had a terminal illness, Miyuki thought her life was over, but Takumi was willing to help her, and she was very sad and happy, which made it difficult for her to remain calm.

Takumi felt a little disappointed. 'The Miyuki crying in front of him was just like other people, completely different from the one he remembered. She had gone through the most desperate years before meeting Takumi, but she gritted her teeth and persevered, and her personality was exceptional.'

'He saved this Miyuki, but he killed the fearless Miyuki with his own hands.'

After dinner, Takumi accompanied Miyuki out of the building. The woman still had tears on her face, but she had practically regained her composure.

"I'll pay you back." As she left, Miyuki said, "When I recover, I'll pay you back no matter what it costs!"

Takumi didn't want to hear that. 'Miyuki had a very ordinary job, and it was unknown when she would be able to pay back the money.'

"If you want to pay me back," he smiled slightly, "you can work for me in the future."

"Work? What kind of work can I do?"

"I remember you're very good with computers. I should be able to make animations in the future, and it just so happens that I'm short on IT staff."

Takumi had already considered his future plans.

With a little practice, Miyuki could work in animation or games. Takumi offered her a high-paying job and then deducted a portion, saying that she had paid him back, but the deducted salary was still enough for Miyuki to live better and say that she had paid him back. 'It was the best of both worlds, and Takumi wouldn't suspect his selfless help to Miyuki.'

"Okay,"

Miyuki nodded. She was filled with gratitude towards Takumi and promised: "If you need me, I will definitely work for you."

After a few words, the bus arrived at the stop. Miyuki bid farewell to Takumi and left. Takumi watched as the bus disappeared at the end of the road. In December, the evening breeze blew, filling his heart with melancholy. Miyuki's problem was solved, but afterwards, Takumi felt an emptiness in his heart.

He didn't go home. He walked down the street, seeking to calm down and rethink his future.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, he encountered some women.

"This handsome boy, you look familiar."

"By the way, weren't you Mirai-sensei's fan from last time?"

There were three women in total. They approached Takumi. Takumi searched his memories and quickly remembered who they were. 'Two weeks ago, when Takumi went to buy a scanner, it was these three women who said that Mirai-sensei didn't know how to draw love stories.'

'After all, "Five Centimeters Per Second" was drawn thanks to their words.'

"What's wrong?"

Takumi asked calmly. 'He didn't want to pay attention to them.'

"Nothing, handsome. What luck to see you again."

"Yes, we were just about to apologize. Look..."

The women proudly took out some badges and waved them in front of Takumi. They were flower-shaped and had the word "Mirai" printed on them: "Now we're Mirai-sensei's fans just like you!"

Takumi was a little stunned.

"I'm so sorry about last time. We shouldn't have badmouthed Mirai-sensei."

"His manga are great!"

"Handsome, have you read Five Centimeters Per Second? It's Mirai-sensei's new work published online. Even the president of Tokyo University said it's very good. I cried several times after reading it."

"If you haven't read it, go home and read it..."

The women surrounded Takumi and chatted animatedly. This surprised Takumi. He couldn't help but ask, "Have you read Five Centimeters Per Second? I heard the ending isn't good. Aren't you dissatisfied?"

"Dissatisfied? At first..." A woman laughed: "But the manga version will be released soon. Mirai-sensei said the ending won't be the same. Akari will definitely be with Takaki. There's nothing to be dissatisfied about!"

"Hey, Mirai-sensei didn't say that. Those are just your assumptions!" Another woman was surprised by her companion's words: "If Akari and Takaki are together, the ideological content of Five Centimeters Per Second will disappear. Mirai-sensei won't do that."

"I agree." The last woman nodded.

"Why are they like that? They have to get married. What's all this nonsense about ideological content? I just want Akari and Takaki to be together!"

"Don't be together. It's not good to be together. I like being a little sad."

The three women argued about their favorite endings. Takumi tried to persuade them several times, but seeing that it was useless, he could only shake his head and leave.

This brief episode pulled Takumi away from his emotions and focused him on the publication and sale of Five Centimeters Per Second.

Judging by the situation tonight, readers have different expectations for the new ending of Five Centimeters Per Second. Takumi is under great pressure. He can't please everyone. If he doesn't do it well, it will lead to protests.

In fact, Takumi didn't want Akari and Takaki to be together. He had to find a way to make others accept the new ending.

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