I Am a Light Novel Master in Japan Chapter 503

However, the character design work for the live animation was right in front of him, and Li Yan was quite interested in learning about it.

After all, after Li Yan pondered for a while, he finally did not dare to be rude, nodded and said: "I understand, I may not be able to help Miss Ogasawara much, but I will try my best to provide assistance."

"This is enough. Thank you."

Ogasawara Riko showed a faint smile and said elegantly.

A cup of black tea with sugar, a pile of books on painting settings, some animated character figures recently released by Musashida Animation, special pens and drawing paper for painting... The artist's desk in the animation company is basically placed These personal and office supplies.

"Have you read these comics?"

Ogasawara Rinko placed three comics of the same series on the table, looked at Li Yan slightly with her rose-red eyes, and asked.

Li Yan looked at the name of the comic, and finally saw the name of "Girl Alchemist". This series of comics is the latest work of the famous cartoonist Yamaguchi Ichiro. He has read about it in magazines, and it was well received in Jump magazine. It's quite good, but it still ranks relatively low in the voting, and its market popularity is not as good as Ying Lili's "Soul Eater".

"Is "Girl Alchemist" ready to be animated?" Li Yan asked in surprise.

"As expected, you have known about it. Then, may I ask, what do you think of the protagonist of this comic, Ethel Carpenter?"

Ogasawara Riko opened the character introductions on the first few pages of the comic and asked.

"...I've seen some of it."

Li Yan looked at this fantasy series of comics with a cute style, and after sorting out his remarks in his mind, he said: "Personally, I still prefer the protagonist Ethel. This comic is a comic about girls and fantasy battles. Girls The selling point of this manga is the cuteness aspect. Mr. Yamaguchi’s style of painting is very suitable for drawings that are compatible with both combat and cuteness. However, I personally feel that Ethel’s appearance as the protagonist has set the main theme of this comic: in a relaxed way. The daily life of alchemy emphasizes the reality of society, almost like a career introduction in the world of alchemy..."

Ogasawara Rinko listened, read the comics again, nodded, and asked: "...Yes, can you continue to analyze it?"

"...I personally feel that Teacher Yamaguchi regards Ethel as a center and directly integrates some real alchemy and scientific stories from the Middle Ages into Ethel. She is clumsy, and her talent and understanding ability are not as good as others. character, but she possesses the tenacity and strong curiosity and willpower similar to Madame Curie. When reading the comics, this scene is quite shocking. I personally admire women like Ethel..."

When Li Yan talked about the structure and highlights of the story, he spoke very clearly and clearly. Even in the comics, some foreshadowing lines and details that many readers did not notice can further enrich and understand the characters and characters of this comic. The purpose of the story, Ogasawara Riko listened quietly, and began to have a clearer understanding of the three-dimensional image of the character Ethel in her heart.

"..."

Ogasawara Rinko listened quietly, and was always moved by the wonderful stories Li Yan told. Perhaps Li Yan himself adapted the stories into novels, and his words were quite insightful and interesting.

In the animation industry, comics are two-dimensional static story presentations, while animations can be strictly classified as three-dimensional dynamic story presentations. It is definitely a very difficult and professional technical job to turn comics into animations that the audience recognizes and likes.

After a while, she started to pick up her special paintbrush again, like a magician, raising and putting down the pen, very carefully and forcefully, and began to draw the animated version of the character.

Li Yan quickly stopped his analysis. It seemed that what he said was enough.

Only now did Li Yan truly observe the process of adapting novel illustrations and comics characters into animation characters. I have to say that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"Miss Yasuhara, if you want to see it, come a little closer."

Ogasawara Riko suddenly spoke.

"?" Li Yan was slightly startled.

However, immediately, a young girl's soft cry of surprise came from behind Li Yan.

Li Yan couldn't help but give up his seat and looked at Ema Yasuhara's face behind him, who was peeking at the painting process. Her cheeks were slightly blushing, and she looked with some surprise and surprise at Riko Ogasawara, who didn't even raise her head.

"Really...is it okay?" Ema Yasuhara shyly covered her heart and asked.

"Okay, I will explain it a little bit." Ogasawara Riko said with a demure smile.

"……yes!"

Ema Yasuhara understood immediately, and ignored Li Yan for the time being. On the other side, she watched Ogasawara Rinko painting one stroke at a time. The shy and introverted but serious comely girl hardly blinked her eyes, silently understanding the meaning in her heart. success experience.

Soon, the character was designed.

Compared with comics, the characters are drawn from various angles that are plumper and more mature.

"sharp……"

Ema Yasuhara said in surprise.

"That's it... it went so smoothly this time. Thank you very much, unknown teacher."

Ogasawara Renko put the pen back neatly, raised her head, and said to Li Yan.

"No, I didn't do anything, you're welcome..."

Li Yan was about to follow social customs and be polite, but his right hand was held by a pair of warm girlish hands.

"!"

The expressions of Li Yan and Ema Yasuhara changed one after another. Without saying a word, Ogasawara Renko suddenly stretched out her hands and held Li Yan's right hand.

"...I just saw you holding the comic book with your right hand, which means you are a normal right-hander. Judging from the distribution of calluses on your fingers, you should hold the pen for an average time, but there are thick calluses on your wrists left by computer typing. Such people are usually either overly addicted to the Internet or they type a lot. After all, when playing online games, the right hand usually uses the mouse, and typing is more about using both hands together. Painters' fingers are rarely like this."

Ogasawara Riko looked at his palms with sharp eyes and analyzed: "Have you exercised well...can you play baseball?"

Therefore, the observation ability of an excellent painter is extraordinary. When they first met, she observed his hands a little and analyzed what industry he might be engaged in.

——[The painter’s fingers are rarely like this. 】

This sentence undoubtedly fully understands that he is a fake cartoonist, and more likely a novelist who deals with words...

"...When I was in high school, I had some contact with it."

Li Yan was asked about baseball. After being silent for a while, he answered.

After listening to this, Ogasawara Riko's calm face finally showed a smile.

"If you come to Musashida Animation in the future, if you can take a lunch break, let's play baseball together. As a thank you, I'll treat you to the playing expenses."

After Ogasawara Renko finished speaking, she let go of his hand, and seemed to have a general understanding of the abilities of the "cartoonist" in front of her.

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In the company's lounge, the introverted Ema Yasuhara actually took the initiative to receive important guests of the company. It must be said that it was a relatively unique accident in the company.

"...Is Ms. Ogasawara the character designer and chief animation supervisor?"

Li Yan asked in surprise after listening to Ema Yasuhara's introduction.

"Yes, Ms. Ogasawara is very powerful. For the company, she is also the top animator, almost the core of Musashida Animation." Ema Yasuhara smiled and explained.

At this time, Li Yan had participated in a library company and a game company, but now he gradually realized that there were all kinds of strange people among the employees of the animation company...

"By the way, Mr. Li, you...can you drive?"

Ema Yasuhara was a little nervous. Finally, with a hint of sadness, she asked tentatively in a low voice.

Li Yan was stunned for a moment, feeling a little confused. Could it be that somewhere Ema Yasuhara wanted to go on Sunday?