Tokyo life starting with painting.

Chapter 378 Completed! (4000 words)
"Winter and Spring" really set off a topic of discussion.

It even directly reached the point of being out of the circle.

This is actually a normal thing.

Although generally speaking, news in the traditional painting world will not be paid attention to by anyone except some art students, amateur painters and other art lovers.

But this time is different.

The author of "Winter and Spring" is Tonoji.

This is the current traffic big.

This incident naturally reached the ears of Onuma Kakuei.

To be honest, he was a little surprised when he heard that there was an oil painting on the New Century Association that was on the same level as his "My Self-Portrait".

That "My Self-Portrait" can be regarded as his proudest work, for which he painted for a whole month.

"Which master showed the work?" Onuma Kakuei muttered to himself.

His cognition of himself is very accurate, and he is not the kind of character who is overconfident and feels that he is invincible.

He also understands that there are many painters in Japan whose level is higher than his.

But that amount is definitely not much.

Coupled with the current polarization of word-of-mouth, it is generally felt that "Winter and Spring" should be drawn better.

He wondered if some master had put his own work on it.

Onuma Kakuei was a little concerned, so he made a special trip to the National Museum of Western Art.

then
"Higanoji? And it's an oil painting with the same theme as me?"

Looking at the oil paintings on display, Kakuei Onuma was indeed a little surprised.

He knew Higashinoji.

Although the manga industry has nothing in common with the traditional painting world.

But Higashino Division's reputation is resounding.

After "Hansawa Naoki" was drawn, it has vaguely gained the title of a national-level manga master.

Coupled with the fact that he is only a high school student, even many accomplished professional painters are envious of him to death.

I envy him that he is already smooth sailing in the workplace at a young age, and he can earn hundreds of millions of yen with just a single volume of manga.

But that's only limited to comics.

Why is oil painting so talented?

No, this is no longer a talent.

Higashino Division's talent can be said to be monster level.

It is absolutely no problem to say that he is a genius of both oil painting and comics.

"The painting is truly remarkable."

Onuma Kakuei looked at the oil painting in front of him, and couldn't help but nodded after looking at it.

I'm a little bit dissatisfied.

He is really not reconciled, you must know that he has reached middle age, and the thought that this is actually a work drawn by a high school student who is more than ten years younger than him makes him feel very bad.

But he was not wronged.

This oil painting is indeed very good-at least it is not hyped by Higashinoji's reputation.

Since it is real material, then he has nothing to say.

As for regrets, there must be some regrets.

In this Four Seasons Exhibition, he was directly crushed by the dark horse Dong Yesi.

But the anger is naturally gone.

Skills are not as good as people.

Onuma Kakuei readily surrendered in his heart, and at the same time he was interested in Higashino Tsukasa, hoping to see his works again.

He just turned and left.

In the end, I did not expect that some newspaper office directly grasped that the theme of Higashinoji's oil painting was the same as Onuma Kakuei's oil painting theme and began to fabricate reports.

It is said that Higashinoji, who exhibited his works later, stole the theme of Onuma Kakuei's oil painting and created "Winter and Spring".

This is the kind of small newspaper that completely ignores the facts in order to attract people's attention.

At this time, the major newspapers have already followed the mainstream to promote the Higashino Division.

"How dare this newspaper say that?!"

Chihaya Higashino looked at the newspaper and was so angry that he blew his beard and stared: "No! I want to call and report this bastard who wrote nonsense!"

How dare she bully her baby brother.

Even she, who has always been considerate, smart, kind-hearted, and lenient, couldn't forgive her!
It seemed that she really wanted to use the phone to call the newspaper office.

Dong Yesi next to him couldn't laugh or cry.

How can there be a report and complaint telephone number for something like a newspaper office?
Especially this kind of small newspaper, probably at the level of a studio, randomly writes some reports and speculations to attract others' attention.

But Higashino Chihaya was obviously really angry.

She also wants to take the 5000 million yen profit from her interview with Kumamon and take the newspaper directly to court.

Chihaya Higashino This is obviously the idea of ​​a high school student.

It's very troublesome to fight a lawsuit, especially for this kind of thing.

Higashinoji didn't want to waste Chihaya Higashino's time preparing for the national exam just because of such a trivial matter.

He said that he would solve this matter, so that Higashino Chihaya would not have to worry.

But in fact, a day or two passed before Higashino could express his opinion.

On the other side, Kakue Onuma, who is also a party involved, also took the initiative to stand up and hate this small newspaper when he learned about this incident.

He said that it takes at least seven or eight days or even more than ten days to paint an oil painting. Higashino's works were painted two days after his works were displayed, and it is impossible to steal and copy his oil painting themes.

Generally, those who are not professional art students or who have not checked the knowledge of oil painting will subconsciously think that oil painting only takes a day or two to draw.

This small newspaper made this obvious common sense error.

Immediately afterwards, Onuma Kakuei said that the level of Higashinoji's "Winter and Spring" is indeed very high, and his own level is indeed inferior to him, at least for now.

And he also hopes that some newspapers can be responsible for their words, and don't let groundless rumors strangle this rising star in the traditional painting world.

Onuma Kakuei's remarks naturally sparked another discussion.

And Higashinoji obviously didn't expect Kakuei Onuma, a member of the Uesugi Association, to stand up and speak for himself.

But he thought about it the other way around, and found that it was indeed the case.

Although the two major art associations can't see each other, they feel that each other is an obstacle.

But this does not mean that the members below cannot have personal relationships.

Higashino Division asked Higashino Studio to send a letter of thanks in his own name, thanking the other party for his explanation.

After doing all this, Dong Yesi was free to read the positive reviews in the newspaper.

This has almost become a hobby of Higashino Division.

He doesn't like to see others flattering himself, but just wants to see what kind of strange adjectives these Japanese newspapers and media can come up with to describe himself.

'Once in a thousand years, once in ten thousand years, once in a hundred years, the strongest in the new century.' and so on, these adjectives are all used up.

It's about time to come to 'Empire の XXX', right?
Higashino Division took a cursory look, and found that someone really boasted directly.

What is "the strongest high school student painter", what is "the strongest double genius in history".
Looking at the title, people who don't know it probably think that Dong Yesi is a professional player in Sanda fighting competitions.

After a rough look, Higashino also felt that the people in the Japanese newspapers were really happy.

He originally wanted to read some comments on the Internet, and then received a call from Nakahiro Kijima.

This surprised Higashinoji. After all, the Four Seasons Exhibition is not over yet, and the other party should be busy with the Four Seasons Exhibition.

Higashinosi connected the phone, and simply said:

"President Kijima, what's the matter?"

"Hehe, it's actually not a big deal. I mainly want to congratulate Mr. Dongye's work "Winter and Spring" for being recognized by many people."

Nakahiro Kijima first said a polite word.

Then he got into the topic; "Then there is another matter, about the matter of Musashino Art University that Mr. Higashino mentioned before. I have asked an acquaintance to handle that matter."

What Nakahiro Kijima said was actually the back door prepared by Higashinoji for Konoe Lianghua.

If Konoe Lianghua accidentally fails to get into Musashino Art University, he can enter it directly through the back door.

Originally, Dong Yesi thought he would have to wait ten days and a half months.

In the end, he still found that he underestimated the connections of Nakahiro Kijima, the president of the new century.

Really great
While Higashinoji was thinking, Nakahiro Kijima on the other side spoke again:

"Teacher Dongye, to be honest, there is another important reason why I took the initiative to call this time."

"Please tell me." Higashino said.

"Our New Century Art Association wants to establish a longer-term cooperative relationship with you, Mr. Dongye."

Kijima Nakahiro said with a smile: "I believe from this incident, Mr. Higashino has already seen that our New Century Association and the Uesugi Association are in competition with each other."

"Well. Indeed." Higashino Division replied.

Even he, who joined in halfway, can see it.

The Four Seasons Exhibition this time is probably just the beginning, and there will be more competition between the Uesugi Association and the New Century Association in the future.

He paused, and then added: "Not only domestic art exhibitions, but also publishing business, such as the association's art collection and some design and creation business. There will definitely be competition in the future."

That's right, the competition in the future is expected to become more and more fierce, and the New Century Art Association naturally wants to absorb talents like Higashinoji.

You must know that he is now at most the title of an honorary vice president, which is meaningless at all.

Kijima Nakahiro hopes to establish a more long-term cooperative relationship with Higashino Division.

"Mr. Dongye, this will also increase your popularity in the traditional painting world. How about it? Do you want to think about it?"

It has to be said that Nakahiro Kijima is indeed a businessman who can speak well.

Dong Yesi was also a little moved by his persuasion.

but
Higashino Division did not forget the main reason for contacting the New Century Art Association.

He pondered for a while before continuing: "President Mujima's words are very reasonable, and I am also very tempted. But before officially joining, I hope that President Mujima can agree to one more request."

"Hehe, it's just a request. As long as Teacher Dongye is willing to join, even if it's two or three, I'm willing to consider it."

Nakahiro Kijima over there cheered up and replied immediately.

The New Century Art Association is now in a state of inadequacy.

The oil painting masters at the top have very few works, probably only one or two a year.

The level of members of the middle and lower associations is generally mediocre, and there is a lack of top-notch people like Higashinoji.

As long as Higashinoji is willing to join, he can really talk about anything.

"Actually, my request is very simple. It is hope"

Higashino Division briefly stated his thoughts.

then
Nakahiro Kijima, who was still smiling just now, froze.

what?
Want him to fill other universities?
Yes.

The request made by Higashino Division is very simple, I hope he can help solve the university problems of Higashino Chihaya, Takahashi Yumi and Fujiwara Aoi.

After all, the other party has a relationship with the Ministry of Education.

This relationship is useless.

As for money profit relationship
To be honest, Higashino Division has always felt that money is enough.

His current personal assets are enough to feed him for several lifetimes.

There is no point in chasing money too much.

However, it is very simple for Higashino Division to say it.

But Nakahiro Kijima couldn't help scratching his head.

It is true that he has a relationship with the Ministry of Education, but this does not mean that Japanese universities are all run by his family. He can send people wherever he wants.

The reason why he was able to handle Konoe Suzuka's matter so easily was more because Musashino Art University itself had many cooperations with their New Century Art Association.

Many members of the New Century Association are tutors at Musashino Art University.

What made Nakahiro Kijima even more puzzled was, why did Higashinoji want to send so many girls to college?
Higashino Chihaya is Higashinoji's older sister. It's normal to want to help her, but Takahashi and Fujiwara...these surnames are different, right?
Nakahiro Kijima didn't quite understand, but he didn't want to miss this opportunity either.

So he didn't think for too long, and said straightforwardly: "I understand. Leave this matter to me."

"Then trouble President Kijima."

Thank you Higashino.

It has to be said that he is now relaxed.

Although Japan's national examination is much more free, unlike China's thousands of troops crossing the single-plank bridge, there are still many accidents.

Coupled with the appearance of Higashino Chihaya and the others working hard, Higashino Division has always been watching.
This time the matter was finally resolved, and Higashinosi here was of course much more relaxed.

As soon as he finished thanking him, Nakahiro Kijima on the other side asked again:
"By the way, apart from this matter, there is also the painting "Winter and Spring". Is Mr. Dongye planning to keep it for himself or is he intending to resell it? I have a few collectors who prefer oil paintings here. Find the door."

It has to be said that Nakahiro Kijima does have extensive connections.

"Winter and Spring" has only been exhibited for two days, and there are already collectors coming to him to buy the painting.

This made Higashino couldn't help but shook his head, and said, "I don't have the idea of ​​reselling it for the time being, sorry, President Kijima."

"Teacher Dongye doesn't need to apologize."

Kijima Nakahiro didn't care either.

Of course, good oil paintings should be collected temporarily, so that they can be sold at a higher price when they are taken out next time.

He was just asking casually.

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while before Nakahiro Kijima hung up the phone with satisfaction.

On the other side, Higashino Division just hung up the phone.

Qianxia on the mountain next to her had already trotted over excitedly and told Higashinoji——

The animation of "Unnatural Death" has been produced!

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(End of this chapter)