"Higashino-san, you..." The college student from the Academy of Fine Arts who was still calling her "Jun" just now couldn't help but use the honorific title.

He is still a little unsure whether the staff made a mistake...

Double gold reward? Or high school student...?

How can this be?

"Sorry, I'll go up first and we'll talk later." Higashino responded and stood up again.

Seeing Higashino Sizhen standing up and walking on stage to receive the award, everyone at the adult group round table fell silent.

Only the student from the Academy of Fine Arts who was talking to Higashino just now asked Madoka Fukushima: "Um... you are a private student of Kita Kyijuku, right? Did Higashino-san really win the double gold medal?"

"Ah...yes, yes." I didn't expect that students from the five major art academies would ask me such a thing in a low voice. Madoka Fukushima was stunned for a moment, and then immediately answered with a stumble.

"..." After hearing Madoka Fukushima's answer, the college student couldn't help but scratch his hair with his hands: "I can't accept it..."

He now finally knows why when "Tokyo Sunset·Impression" was released, the jury gave the verdict: "Even if you participate in the adult category, you might be able to win the gold medal."

It turns out that the foreshadowing was already laid at that time.

Higashino Shizhen not only participated in the student group competition, he also participated in the adult group.

It's a bit funny to think that they were quite critical of Higashinoji's dress at the beginning, but now that they look at it...

I don’t know if there is any chance to make friends with him now...

After all, it’s the first time in history to win a double gold medal at the Tokyo Youth Painting Awards!

Although Higashinoji may disappear from everyone as he grows up, having a good relationship with him will definitely make you money.

and...

"What on earth is Higashino-san painting...how come it can't even beat Kuromiya-san's "Up to the Capital"."

Someone was discussing quietly.

The atmosphere at the venue gradually became warm.

But no matter how enthusiastic it is, it can't warm up those media reporters who are on both sides.

They were so excited that they kept clicking the shutter on Higashinoji.

The first ever double gold medal winner at the Tokyo Youth Art Prize!

The winners are high school students!

No matter which one, it’s a blast!

Of course they would not miss this headline, and the cameras in their hands kept flashing white light.

Higashikata even felt like his eyes were going to be blinded by the flash.

After finally getting on stage, Higashinoji finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The male emcee next to him also handed over the microphone at the right time: "I wonder how Higashino-kun feels when he stands on the Adult Category Gold Award podium again?"

"There are many feelings." Higashinoji smiled and took the microphone and said, "I would like to say that the most grateful people are probably my alma mater, Kitajuku Private High School, and my instructor, Mr. Okano Ryoko. They trained me. If I hadn't...

.”

He spoke eloquently for a long time, most of which talked about the affairs of Kitajuku and Okano Ryoko.

The emcee next to me was stunned.

When people come on stage to talk about their feelings, they always say things like, 'I feel very lucky.' 'I will work harder.' 'The creative process is very difficult.'

As a result, Higashinoji, the gold medal winner, came on stage and started advertising for Kitajuku High School without saying a word.

Although it's normal to mention your alma mater... but using the gold award stage to advertise your alma mater and sell favors... this is the first time.

This double gold medal winner Higashino Higashikata is so good at being a good person.

"The above is my feeling about winning this award." After finishing speaking, Higashinoji handed the microphone to the emcee next to him, feeling relaxed.

Although Higashinoji doesn't plan to let Higashino Chihaya go back to school, selling the favor to Kita Yoijuku Private High School will definitely not be a loss.

Maybe because of this favor, Higashino's place as a recommended candidate for Mutono Art University will be guaranteed after he enters the third year of high school?

After all, you can sell a favor with just two sentences, and no one with a little maturity will give up this opportunity.

What can be expected is that even if Higashinoji has any small requests in the future, the school will do its best to meet them.

As for Ryoko Okano? I have already thanked her anyway, so why not thank Teacher Okano as well? Giving her a favor is also convenient for myself.

While Higashinoji was thinking, the male emcee on the side also spoke.

"Actually, in addition to the feeling of winning the double gold award, I also want to ask Higashino-kun another question."

The male emcee had a small interaction: "Why does Higashino-kun wear a scarf on such a formal award occasion? And isn't the weather quite hot?"

That's right.

In fact, reporters from the following media are also very concerned about it.

Higashinoji's black and white dress and scarf are still very weird.

Although it can be explained with a subtitle like "The Quirk of Genius", they still want to know the truth.

The microphone was handed over again. This time Tonoji did not continue to advertise. He just pulled up his scarf and answered:

"This is the best gift I received this year. I want to share the joy of the double gold medal with the person who gave it. This is not the 'genius quirk' you think, and it is indeed very hot to wear. If you see me next time

If you wear this scarf, it’s probably winter already.”

Higashinoji did not mention his family situation, nor did he mention Higashino Chihaya's illness.

There's no other reason - it's too tacky and pretentious...

Although Higashinoji is not an elegant person, he also feels that he is not too vulgar.

He has his own pride.

He can advertise for the North Home School on the Golden Prize stage, but he can also keep silent about his family's plight.

Because for Higashinoji, others can like him because of his works, but they can never fall in love with him because of his family situation, which is like sympathy and charity.

The so-called bottom line for men may be this.

Of course, the master of ceremonies next to him didn't know what Higashinoji meant. He just smiled and asked: "So, the person who gave the gift should be watching TV now, right?"

"I should be watching." Higashinoji nodded and waved to the camera, greeting Chihaya Higashino on the other side of the camera.

The specific interactive process ends like this, then the next step is——

"Appreciation of gold medal works in the adult category."

finally come.

Below, the winners of the adult and student categories are all in high spirits.

They all wanted to see what Higashinoji had painted and how he could deserve the Double Gold Award.

The emcee said simply: "The winning work is called "Tokyo" and was created by Mr. Higashino Tsukasa."

"The judges' comments are: The painting method is beyond the imagination of ordinary authors, and the use of weird and exaggerated warm colors makes the pedestrians on the streets of Tokyo elongated and deformed. The cold colors entwine the decadent and painful middle-aged people, and the exaggerated Tokyo figures and

The contrast between realistic middle-aged men, the contrast between cold and warm colors, the contrast between the glamorous side of Tokyo and the more realistic side - this is an unimaginable work."

The master of ceremony's voice paused, and then sounded again:

"What's even more incredible is that it was actually painted by a high school student!"

Wow!

The emcee raised the dark red curtain.
Chapter completed!