Chapter 127 Female comic fans at the autograph signing ceremony
“Who is that? What daughter?” Oda Shingo was stunned for a long time.
He vaguely remembered meeting him when dealing with personal debts.
At that time, the big man thought of several tricks, but he found an opportunity to escape.
Who would fight with him? That posture looked like a bear, not to mention that he was only a real man for three minutes.
And the daughter? No matter how good-looking a daughter of his stature is, she must still be like Lin Daiyu who can pull up weeping willows, right?
However, Namikaze Yukaku noticed something was wrong with Toudou Kouchi's expression, and asked in a low voice: "Do you know the middle-aged man just now?"
"Shh-" Todo Xiangcheng quickly made a gesture to her not to speak.
Namikaze Yukaku didn't mention it again, he vaguely guessed it, but felt it was unlikely.
This burly bald man and Todo Xiangcheng don’t look like they are biological children...
This is just a small episode.
Next, Oda Shingo conscientiously completed the book signing.
Compared to just occasionally before, at this time, he left a piece of Chinese poetry in the book for every comic fan. After all, those who can wait in line until now are really fans who give face to the cartoonist.
Soon, people kept posting photos of Oda Shingo in the "One Punch Man" forum.
[Oh, Oda-sensei is quite handsome! ]
[Correction, it’s Xiaoshuai, not very handsome. How do you know if he can stand up? ]
[Let me say this on behalf of Mr. Oda: Don’t slander me! ]
[Don’t you think Mr. Oda’s fair and handsome face is very attractive to women? ]
[Yes, yes, sister, when I look at him, I always want to bully him. ]
This is true on the forum. There are indeed female comic book fans at the autograph signing site, and they are somewhat interested in Oda Shingo.
Among the team, there was a female comic book fan who was dressed boldly and seductively.
Before she was even in line, she had already started talking to Oda Shingo continuously.
"Teacher Oda, you can write Chinese characters."
"Teacher Oda, can fans ask for a photo with us?"
When the comic book was handed over, the female fan was still leaning on the table and looking forward.
She didn't seem to mind at all the collar of the middle door, which was wide open, and she said in a coquettish voice:
"Teacher Oda, you haven't had dinner tonight, right? My family has a small izakaya nearby..."
"Teacher Oda, what is your line account? Can you add one?"
But Oda Shingo just smiled and picked up the comic book, turned around and asked Namikaze Yukaku: "I have reserved a place for a small gathering at Oda Studio tonight."
It seemed that he didn't hear the female fan's words, but he seemed to reject them.
Namikaze Youkaku looked at him and nodded vigorously.
At the same time, Oda Shingo kept turning around and just lowered his head to sign on his lap without looking in the direction of the female fan.
After signing his name, he didn't write any more poems. He turned back to the female comic fan with a smile: "Thank you for your support."
When he said this, since the female manga fan was still leaning on the table, Oda Shingo's face was facing Toudo Koucho.
The female comic fan straightened up, put the book away, and was about to leave.
But Todo Xiangcheng's little temper would not let her go just like that.
Why, you came here and lay down on the table like a show of strength, and you still want to leave like this? Oda-sensei doesn’t take it to heart, we are not just for a living!
Toudo Xiangcheng hugged Oda Shingo's arm and leaned forward: "Teacher Oda, you are just a polite person. You must treat us to a good meal later. You are really an assistant. It’s very hard.”
Oda Shingo's arm was trapped between two sides, as if it was swallowed up by a terrifying giant and disappeared.
When the female comic fan saw this sinking scene like quicksand, her expression changed, she snorted and walked away quickly.
Someone in the comic fans team whistled. Some people laughed in a low voice and said: "How can Oda-sensei still draw such beautiful comics in such an environment with a female assistant?"
The one with a quick mind shook his head deliberately: "No, no, I understand why Hyakki Hayato wants to suppress Oda-sensei. Who can see this and not be angry?"
The surrounding manga fans burst into laughter, and everyone seemed to be more tolerant of Mr. Oda. .
Toudou Xiangcheng blushed and quickly let go of Oda Shingo's arm.
Oda Shingo, however, acted as if nothing had happened, and took back his arm with a smile and continued to sign autographs.
It wasn't until around 9 p.m. that the comic fans gradually left the show.
"Thank you for your consideration, thank you for your hard work!"
"Thank you very much. I have thanked you all for today!"
Oda Shingo and his two female assistants also expressed their gratitude to the bookstore and the staff of Qunying Club.
Although the comic books were printed by Springfield Bookstore, this event was organized by Qunying Club, and the bookstore was directly under the jurisdiction of Qunying Club.
This is very common in the Japanese comic market. The distribution of many books is complicated and everyone makes money.
The old shop owner came over to shake hands with Oda Shingo very seriously: "Teacher Oda, I admire you very much. Please continue to work hard and incorporate your Showa style into comics!"
He is much older than Oda Shingo, but he still calls him teacher, not only as an honorific for the cartoonist, but also out of respect.
"The wind of Showa? Ah, how can you deserve this." Oda Shingo said a few words of modesty rather politely.
"No, no, it's been years since I've seen a cartoonist who can win over people's hearts like you!" The old shopkeeper pulled Oda Shingo into the bookstore and pointed to a photo hanging on the wall.
"This is..." Oda Shingo raised his head and looked carefully.
This is an enlarged old photo. The colors are far less bright than today, and it looks very contemporary.
In the photo, a group of people gathered around a young man wearing glasses in the middle. The young man smiled shyly at the camera, holding something like a certificate in his hand.
The old shop owner introduced: "This is my nephew, who won the Best Newcomer Award in 1994. He was still young and full of energy at that time."
"..." Oda Shingo looked at the old shopkeeper and noticed that his lips were trembling slightly.
"After serializing two works, he started to go downhill. He could not draw works that he was satisfied with and that were popular with the market. He tried desperately to draw wonderful comics, but... he died suddenly!"
"...!" Oda Shingo's face became solemn.
I also died suddenly in my previous life. Although there is no crisis in this area yet, it is still a wake-up call.
"Teacher Oda, I noticed that you update the comics very quickly, but please also pay attention to your health." The old shop owner reminded Oda Shingo earnestly.
Oda Shingo bowed: "I understand, thank you very much for the reminder."
The old shopkeeper looked at the two female assistants not far away and said in a low voice: "And take care of your health. Since you like Chinese poetry, I remember a saying that wine is a medicine for intestinal piercing, and sex is a bone scraper."
These two sentences were not poems, and Oda Shingo couldn't refute them. At least the other party's thoughts were good, so he could only whisper: "Thank you for reminding me."
The old shop owner didn't stop: "Especially those with big breasts, that's the worst thing. My waist has never been good since I was young, and even the mother-in-law at home also has big breasts..."
Oda Shingo coughed lightly and left quickly.
The old shopkeeper kept mumbling from behind: "Although this is a bookstore, I still have some Okamoto. How about giving you some? Pay attention to your health and use it slowly..."
Oda Shingo quickly quickened his pace and slipped away.
(End of chapter)