A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful WorkplaceFutami, a novice shojo manga artist, is finally publishing her beloved shogi manga, Dear Subaru. Butโฆthe stress makes her stomach hurt, she's forced to push the deadline for her first chapter, and she isn't making any progress on the storyboards. To top it off, she's gaining weight from midnight snacking and starts having wild delusions! Will Futami be able to enjoy life as a manga artist?!
WriterMio Inoue
A Certain Mangaka and Their Editor
Oct 6, 2025
Futami, a rookie mangaka, finally finished the storyboard she had been struggling with. But when sending it...
She's a Truly Dependable Assistant.
Oct 13, 2025
Futami finds out that Mizuki was offered a debut and encourages her to do it, but Mizuki dodges it because...
I'm So Swamped, I'd Even Take Help from a Cat.
Oct 20, 2025
Futami wants to hire another assistant, so Sato introduces a remote assistant named Nekonote.
It's a Job I Can't Do Alone.
Oct 27, 2025
Futami is hit by the "pre-book release depression" every mangaka goes through.
My Senpai Calls Herself My Rival.
Nov 3, 2025
Futami wants to introduce a new rival character. Then Nashida, from her assistant years, knocked on her door.
It's a Strange Dynamic Between the Three of Us.
Nov 10, 2025
"Is this what it's like to cheat?" An editor from another magazine invited Futami to write a different series.
I Didn't See It Coming.
Nov 17, 2025
Although Futami is satisfied with Nekonote's work, she starts to grow curious about who Nekonote is.
This Is Also Part of a Mangaka's Work.
Nov 24, 2025
A serious incident occurred in the Monthly Clover's editorial department, and Futami takes on a major request.
A Treasure I Found on a Walk.
Dec 1, 2025
While out walking as part of her diet, Futami comes across an abandoned puppy and takes it in.
Let's Take a Day Off Work for a Change.
Dec 8, 2025
Mizuki came down with a stye and was forced to take time off from work. She wrestles with anxiety and...
It's Important to Actually Experience It.
Dec 15, 2025
Nashida is getting cold feet now that the spin-off is about to fully kick off. She visits Takizawa and...
I'm So Glad I Kept Going! I'm So Touched.
Dec 22, 2025
To celebrate the success of Futami, Nashida, and Nagomi's recent success, everyone gathered for a pizza party.
A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace.
Dec 29, 2025
After the signing, Futami and Sato make their way to Futami's parents' house at Sato's request.
