Ep 17. Conceit and Kindness

Two schoolmates, Mashiro and Takagi, dream of becoming successful manga artists. They make a pact where Mashiro will draw and Takagi will write, and together they will achieve their dreams. They start by creating a one-shot manga and submitting it to a prestigious competition. After a risky move, their one-shot ranking shoots up to fourth place, and they are offered a chance to create a series by a famous manga editor, Hattori.

Episode 17, Conceit and Kindness, continues Mashiro and Takagi's journey as they work on their manga series, called "Money and Intelligence." The duo is excited to work with Hattori, but things take a turn for the worse when their ego and pride get in the way. Mashiro and Takagi become obsessed with the idea of achieving a higher ranking in the manga world and start setting unrealistic goals for themselves.

Their initial experience in the contest gave them the confidence to believe that they could quickly become successful. However, as they delve deeper into the manga world, they begin to realize that creating a hit series is not as simple as they thought. With their newfound success, they become aware of the existence of other successful manga artists and realize how much effort and dedication it takes to create a successful manga.

Amidst this, the duo falls sick, and a famous manga artist named Nanamine offers to help them with their manga. Initially, they refuse the offer, but Nanamine's words begin to resonate with them. He points out their flaws and encourages them to work hard if they want to achieve true success. He also tells them that they should be kind to their fans, as their support is the reason for their success.

With Nanamine's advice in mind, Mashiro and Takagi change their attitude and start putting their heart and soul into their work. They become more humble and focused on the quality of their work instead of just the ranking. They realize that it's not just about being ambitious but also learning to be patient and kind to those who support them.

The episode concludes with Mashiro and Takagi submitting their next manuscript, and Hattori praising them for their growth and improvement. The duo is finally on the right track to achieving their dream of becoming successful manga artists.

Overall, Conceit and Kindness is a motivational episode that showcases the importance of humility and hard work in achieving success. It also highlights the significance of being kind to those who support you and the value of taking advice from others. The episode will resonate with anyone who dreams of pursuing their passion while also reminding them that success is a journey and not just a destination.