362 Is This Really Alright?

"Sensei, we're grateful that you accepted the job and worked hard on the artwork for Brother Monogatari, and that you finished an insert art so quickly." Saki lifted her head and looked directly at Tanaka. "My next request will be quite rude, but…"

"Allow me, Editor Yoshizawa." Seiji spoke up. "Demon Soldier Sensei, I personally made this visit in order to request that you give up the right to draw for Brother Monogatari."

Tanaka widened his eyes in surprise at hearing this.

"Give up…"

"Yes, please give up on this job request. And, Sensei, for the drawing that you've already completed, I shall pay you for it… No, I shall even pay for all the drawings that you should have done and didn't complete yet."

"…Why?"

"Because I would like to personally draw the artwork for this story," Seiji told him honestly.

A moment of silence fell between them.