Ep 10. 10 and 2

Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi, the duo behind the manga "Money and Intelligence," are up against their rival Eiji Nizuma, but they managed to surpass him in votes sales for the "Golden Future Cup." The taste of victory is sweet, but they cannot rest on their laurels yet, as they have to go through the rigorous process of making a manga for "Jack," a weekly manga magazine that accepts only the best of the best.

To make matters worse, they received a penalty for not submitting their proposal in time, which leaves them with only ten days to finish a manuscript that should have taken a month to make. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and they are willing to put their all into making their manga a hit.

Moritaka and Akito are determined to make their manga the best it can be, and they knew they would need some help to do so. Enter Miho Azuki, Moritaka's childhood crush, and a voice actress who is working towards becoming the heroine of their anime. They ask for her help to better understand the female lead in their manga, and she agrees to meet them so they can consult her on the matter.

After their meeting, Moritaka and Akito return to the studio to start working on their manuscript, but they soon realize that they have a major problem. Their digital pens have stopped working, and in their panicked state, they waste precious hours trying to fix them. When they finally get their equipment to work, they find that they still only have a few days left to finish their manuscript.

Moritaka and Akito continue to work tirelessly on their manga, but their fatigue and stress are starting to show. Moritaka's hand starts to cramp, and Akito struggles to come up with ideas for their story. As if that wasn't enough, they receive a phone call from their editor, who informs them that they will have to cut down the length of their manuscript.

Despite these challenges, Moritaka and Akito refuse to give up. They continue to work on their manga, barely taking any breaks, and are even willing to stay up all night to finish it. They manage to complete their manuscript with only minutes to spare, and it is sent off to the editors at "Jack."

The episode ends with Moritaka, Akito, and Miho on the rooftop of their school at nighttime. Moritaka laments that he might not be able to go to the same high school as Miho next year because of his commitments to his manga, but she assures him that they will be able to overcome any challenge that comes their way as long as they work hard and do their best.

It's a classic tale of hard work, determination, and the pursuit of dreams. Moritaka and Akito's passion for creating manga is infectious, and viewers will find themselves cheering for them every step of the way. The episode also introduces the themes of sacrifice and perseverance, as the duo faces numerous challenges in their quest to become successful manga artists.

Overall, "Bakuman" season 1 episode 10 is an exciting and emotional ride that will leave viewers invested in the success of Moritaka and Akito. With strong character development and a compelling story, the show continues to be a fan favorite in the anime community.