Tokyo life starting with painting.

Chapter 376 Really Interesting (4000 words)
Higashino Division does not have the psychological drama of Asakura Yoshihiro and Kijima Nakahiro.

He has been immersed in painting all the time, from morning to afternoon, without stopping, until today, he finally finished the oil painting at hand.

"This progress is too great."

Looking at the oil painting in front of him, Higashino couldn't help touching his chin.

This painting can no longer be said to be a work that surpassed myself after traveling to this world.

If there is a standard to be given, even the highest-level paintings in his previous life are completely inferior to the current oil painting.

This is not a matter of inspiration or lack of inspiration, but a gap in pure skills.

As for whether Higashinoji is satisfied or not, then he must be satisfied.

Not to mention whether he can beat a group of professional painters from the Uesugi Art Association, but at least Higashinoji has come up with the best level.

In this way, he has a clear conscience.

After all, he made a deal with New Century President Nakahiro Kijima.

The other party has already helped him and solved Konoe Lianghua's further study at Musashino Art University.

He, Higashino, of course had to show some sincerity.

This is a question of integrity.

Higashino Division can't take out that kind of defective products to fool the other party.

Even though Higashinoji knew in his heart that Nakahiro Kijima and the others were actually trying to borrow their influence in comics, regardless of the quality of their works.

If you want to paint, you have to paint the best.

He still has this principle.

Higashino Division called Nakahiro Kijima, and then handed over his oil painting to the staff of the New Century Art Association.

It can be seen that Nakahiro Kijima should still be busy with the Four Seasons Exhibition, and he still can't get out.

But Higashino didn't care.

After handing over the painting to the other party, his task is considered complete.

As for whether the oil painting will be put in the Four Seasons Exhibition, he doesn't particularly care about it.

After all, what he promised the other party was to paint a work that can be exhibited, but in fact the ownership of the oil painting is still in his hands.

This is the same as when Higashino Division participated in the Tokyo Youth Award and the Art Creation Award.

The two paintings of Tokyo and "Summer Is Over" that I painted at the time are still hanging in frames in the storage room at home.

"The next thing is to wait for the news?"

Higashino Division watched these staff members leave.

He felt that this oil painting should be regarded as the top one among the members of the association painters in the exhibition, and the quality would definitely not be bad anyway.

But this is only speculation, the actual situation still depends on the specific performance.

Higashino put this idea down, and glanced at the digital camera Miyashita Yuki placed on the other side.

As I said before, Yuki Miyashita likes to visit art exhibitions.

Of course, she has also been to the two major art exhibitions of the Uesugi Association and the New Century Association.

And I took many photos of my work with a digital camera.

Of course Higashino was somewhat concerned about this.

In particular, Miyashita Yuki also said that there is an oil painting called "My Self-Portrait" at the Uesugi Art Association.

It seems to be the highest-level work in the art exhibition of the Uesugi Association.

I heard that its author, Kakuei Onuma, won a lot of big prizes at the beginning, and recently a painting became popular with a high price of 1000 to [-] million yen.
This is undoubtedly a cruel man.

Of course Higashino wanted to take a look.

By the way, compare your improved level with the level of this top Japanese painter.

He greeted Miyashita Yuki, picked up the digital camera and began to rummage one by one.

Maybe it's because his level has improved.

So just looking at the past, I feel that the quality of most of the paintings in the camera can only be said to be mediocre and average.

He quickly turned to the "My Self-Portrait" by Onuma Kakuei that Miyashita Yuki had mentioned.

"Ok?"

Higashino couldn't help raising his eyebrows, feeling a little surprised.

Because this Onuma Kakuei seemed to be with him.

It also uses the birth, aging, sickness and death of people as a metaphor for the circulation and changes of the four seasons.

It's just that it's different from the feeling that the earth returns to spring from winter and the old man looks back on his youth in the paintings drawn by Higashino.

He looks more into the future when he gets old from the perspective of a middle-aged man.

The tones used are warmer and denser, showing an indescribably vibrant look.

It seems to indicate that neither the passage of time nor the alternation of seasons can affect him.

Even if he grows old in the end, he can still maintain his childlike innocence
Therefore, in the middle of the picture, he did paint a self-portrait of himself, which seems to be the appearance of Kakue Onuma when he was a child.

The pink cherry blossoms are floating.
warm spring sun
The warm scenes and colors that are instantly frozen on the canvas are expressed in the form of oil painting.

It has to be said that the quality of this painting is indeed very high.

Even Division Higashino nodded secretly when he saw it.

but--

"Is it just that?"

A strange expression appeared on Dongyesi's face, and he muttered.

In his original consideration, the level of Kakuei Onuma should be much higher than him.

But after actually seeing his painting, Higashino felt inexplicably.
This is just above average.

It feels like it can't compare to the oil painting he just handed in.

It's not that Higashino Division is arrogant and doesn't understand the situation.

It is precisely because of his experience in the past few days that he has a new understanding of his new level. That's why he feels this way.

Onuma Kakuei's oil painting feels really inferior to his paintings.

He also looked at the paintings of other members.

Most are just average.

Even with a 2005 digital camera pixel the picture is a bit blurry.

Higashinoji was still sure that these oil paintings were not as good as the ones he had just handed in.

After all, some things can be understood only by looking at them.

Just at this time, Miyashita Yuki was also busy with the things in his hands, so he asked curiously:

"Senior Higashino, what do you think of these oil paintings? Are they all pretty good?"

She was just a student, so of course she wanted to hear the evaluation of these oil paintings by Dong Yesi, a figure in the circle.

At least in her eyes, the level of these oil paintings is a level that requires her to study hard and work hard.

But Miyashita Yuki didn't expect it at all.

Higashinosi stared at these oil paintings for a long time, seemed to be a little fascinated, and subconsciously replied: "Huh? How about these paintings? They are just average."

What he said was a subconscious reaction without any consideration at all.

Plus the phrase 'it's just average'.

This made Miyashita Yuki, who was waiting for an answer, open his mouth a little bit.

Uh.
Are they just average?
Although Miyashita Yuki knew that Higashino Division was very confident.

But she never thought that Dong Yesi would be so confident.

Is it just a general level and still going to the art exhibition?

At this time, Higashinoji also came back to his senses, and realized what he had said to Miyashita Yuki.

Similarly, I could see what was going on in her heart, so she said with a smile:

"Actually, Miyashita, you don't have to think too highly of art exhibitions in Japan. As for art exhibitions, in fact, as long as you join the Art Association, become a member, be more positive, and communicate with the president and vice president, your works will be easy. to participate in the exhibition.”

Yes, opportunities are for those who are prepared. As long as they have a positive attitude, even if the quality of the works is somewhat poor, they can still participate in the exhibition.

Just like this time, if it weren't for the Uesugi Art Association to disrupt the situation, the New Century Association would directly plan to find some works that make up for it.

Even if it's a big deal, just spend a little money, and you can also send your own works into the art exhibition.

This is actually quite normal in the circle of professional painters.

After all, even art is elegant.

But people are always vulgar.

The art world can't be completely free from money.

Some painters with particularly poor skills can also find connections to participate in the exhibition to increase their reputation.

These are quite normal.

"Is that so?" Yuki Miyashita heard this kind of thing in the art association for the first time.

But what made her more concerned was undoubtedly the "average level" mentioned by Dong Yesi before.

Is it possible that senior Higashino's level has surpassed these professional painters participating in the exhibition?
She didn't believe it.

But thinking of the scene where Higashino Division's level rose like a rocket two days ago, she had to believe it.

According to that rate of improvement, Higashino Division's level may really surpass these participating painters.

She asked curiously: "Senior Higashino just said that the level of the works exhibited this time is just average."

"Oh, you said this."

Higashino replied suddenly, with a little apology: "Actually, I made a mistake just now, it was a slip of the tongue."

It was a slip of the tongue
Miyashita Yuki was relieved.

She really thought that Dong Yeji's level had really reached that level, surpassing many professional painters participating in the exhibition.

With so many good-looking works, how could Higashino really think that they are just average?

"It's not at an average level. Except for Kakue Onuma's "My Self-Portrait", other works can only be said to be so-so, not at an average level."

Higashino replied with a smile.

"Uh?"

After hearing this sentence, Miyashita Yuki immediately lost his temper.

She opened her mouth, and looked at Higashino Division with a somewhat incredulous expression.

Incredible indeed.

In the eyes of Miyashita Yuki, Higashinoji should be the kind of painter who is easy to speak, but also very humble and self-confident.

This is in line with her beautified image.

But that's straight up saying 'so-so' and 'average'.
The image of Senior Higashino that she had originally beautified collapsed for no reason.

But fortunately Konoe Lianghua seemed to see her thoughts: "Miyashita-san, in fact, Asi has always been like this."

When she first met Higashinoji in the studio of Beiyi School.

This is already the case with Tonoji.

"But Asi absolutely does not have any elements of boasting or pride. He really feels that these works are average, so he expresses such feelings."

Yes, Higashinoji has always been straightforward about oil painting.

Konoe Lianghua knew him well.

Even if it is Higashino himself, if he draws a particularly low-quality oil painting.

He would also directly open his mouth and scold him as rubbish without hesitation.

For no other reason.

In the words of Higashino Tsukasa, "General is normal, bad is bad, good painting is good painting, how can there be so many devious ways?"Is it possible that I still have to brag about the poor painting?It doesn't make sense. '

Konoe Lianghua quietly glanced at Higashinoji who lowered his head to flip through the digital camera photos, and added

"However, every time Asi says this, he can produce convincing evidence. Just wait and see how Asi's oil painting goes on display. You won't be disappointed."

"Is that right?"

After hearing these words, Miyashita Yuki became even more curious about Higashinoji on the other side.

Higashino-senpai's oil painting is on display
So she looked forward to it even more.

But today is definitely no chance.

Higashino finished most of the content in the digital camera.

After roughly figuring out his own level, he greeted Konoe Suzuka and the others who were whispering to Miyashita Yuki on the other side.

The main thing is to thank the little girls in the studio of Beiyi School for their help these days.

Although they were not proficient in stretching the canvas, and the things that popped out were not easy to use, Dongyesi was very grateful.

If it weren't for the concerted help of these studio members, I might not be able to familiarize myself with my current level so quickly.

So he said that he would continue to come to Beiyiju Studio in the next few days, mainly to guide their oil painting level.

It's not a drip of grace to reciprocate, it's just a simple thank you.

Meanwhile, on the other side.
"Ms. Higashino's work has been painted?"

Nakahiro Kijima stood up.

It was finally time.

Although the current situation is very bad.

Uesugi Art Association's "My Self-Portrait" has been praised constantly.

However, the New Century Art Association might be able to slightly reverse the current situation with the gimmick of Higashinoji's dual talent in comics and oil paintings.

Similarly, Nakahiro Kijima was also a little curious about the quality of Higashinoji's works.

So he didn't hesitate, and simply took Kageyama Bunta all the way to the place where the oil painting was mounted.

The oil paintings on display must be mounted in frames to isolate them from air and sunlight.

In order to avoid oxidation, affecting the color of the pigment.

This process is not complicated. By the time Kijima Nakahiro and the others arrived at the place, Higashinoji's oil painting had already been put into the frame.

Nakahiro Kijima and the others saw the name of Higashinoji and the title of the oil painting left in the lower right corner at a glance.

The oil painting work is called "Winter and Spring".

Just looking at the title of this work, perhaps most people think it is a landscape painting.

The same goes for Kijima Nakahiro and the others.

To be honest, they were more or less disappointed when they saw the title of this work.

They still had a glimmer of hope in Higashinoji—what if Higashinoji is really a genius in oil painting, and he performed so well on the spot that he knocked down Kakuei Onuma's "My Self-Portrait" to the ground?
Although this sounds a little impossible, it has a taste of miracle.

But who doesn't love miracles?

Nakahiro Kijima glanced at Higashinoji's work with a bit of regret.

I just wanted to take a look and leave.

But looking at him is a little fascinated.

The same is true for Kageyama Bunta next to him.

don't say it.
"Winter and Spring" by Higashino Tsukasa.
It seems to be really interesting.
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