I just want to quietly draw manga Chapter 339

As September began, two weeks had already passed.

Kotone’s manga Clannad had been serialized, and three chapters had already been released. In the market and within Echo Shroud, Clannad had climbed to number twelve. Many critics had also reviewed it, saying things like:

“Its art is incredible. I think this is one of the top manga currently being serialized with this level of drawing.”

Tokyo Magazine had also written:

“The new manga by Kotone, Clannad, might feel like an average slice-of-life manga at first, but if you look closely, there are certain themes running through it that will set it apart from others in the same genre. It’s worth checking out if you’re looking for a slice-of-life but want something different.”

Another review said:

“Kotone, the creator of Violet Evergarden, has released a new work that feels somewhat disappointing. She’s taken the slice-of-life route, but with her level of drawing skill, she could evoke far more emotion and create something even greater. Still, if you’re a fan of slice-of-life, you’re lucky to experience art of this quality. As someone eagerly awaiting Kotone’s next work, I can’t help but feel a bit let down.”

There were some mixed reviews about her new work, but everyone agreed on one thing: her drawing skill was exceptional. Clannad had started to grow a fanbase, both for its storytelling and for Kotone herself. But her goal was still far away. She wanted to reach the top five, and that was still a long road ahead.

While Kotone’s manga had gained some attention, it was only a small splash compared to the rest of the industry. The spotlight was still on Code Geass, which continued to break new records in engagement, viewership, and overall popularity. It showed the impact of the team behind Evermark coming together again. They had created buzz before, even in the pre-streaming era, but this was on another level entirely.

Code Geass had everything: entertainment value, complex storytelling, and strong execution. Its viewership kept growing, and its rating was now sitting at 9.3, a genuine score. Each episode was averaging around 9.5.

Online, Haruki’s following had also started growing rapidly. Before Code Geass released, his growth had plateaued for about six months. But after the premiere, his following nearly tripled.

On online forums, newer fans were excitedly discussing Code Geass. Episode 21 had aired a few days earlier, ending with Euphy declaring the Special Administrative Zone of Nippon, where Elevens would be recognized as Japanese and granted certain rights.

"I can't think of what Lelouch will be able to do and still keep Elvens' trust."

"I think he has no options left. He has to let the Special Administrative Zone of Nippon happen. Many people still won't trust Britannia, and once Britain slips, maybe he can change the situation."

“Ahhh, why did Muzishiro have to switch to weekly episodes? If we still had double episodes, we wouldn’t be stuck here talking about this!”

Seeing this comment, many people replied underneath:

“Get a load of this guy. He thinks if Muzishiro released double episodes, he wouldn’t end it on a cliffhanger.”

“He’s still green. Give him time, he’ll learn.”

“Yeah, learn, and then join our army of protestors begging Muzishiro not to end on cliffhangers!”

The thread grew longer, and one fan posted:

“Hey guys, I’m actually scared. You know how Muzishiro’s been upping his game with cliffhangers lately? For months, all his works have ended that way. And now that Code Geass has two seasons, we’ve gotten used to those short waits between episodes. But this time, there’ll be a long break. I don’t think I’ll be able to handle it.”

His comment caused a ripple effect among Muzishiro fans.

“Nooo, why didn’t I think of that? I think I should stop here and wait for Season 2.”

“Same here, but I can’t stop watching. I’ll just have to endure it.”

“Hey, I’ve got an idea. What if I ‘accidentally’ go into a coma after the last episode and wake up when Season 2 starts airing?”

“Genius. Let’s all do that together.”

Newer fans, seeing all this, were confused.

“Hey guys, don’t you think you’re overreacting?”

“Yeah, I doubt it’ll end on a huge cliffhanger.”

“These guys just don’t have patience. Code Geass has cliffhanger moments, sure, but it’s not that bad.”

One replied:

“I’ll reply to you when the final episode airs. I want to see how calm and patient you are then. When I see your expression, maybe I’ll finally feel satisfied. Maybe that’ll help me survive the cliffhanger.”

He replied:

“I’ll show you all that you’re just being impatient.”

And that only made things worse.

“Hey, I’ve got an idea. Livestream your reaction to the last episode. Let’s see how calm and patient you really are.”

“Yes, I want to see his face when despair hits him.”

“Muzishiro wouldn’t go that far, right? He wants us to live to watch the next season… oh wait, why did I even think that? It’s Muzishiro, thinking for his fans?”

“At first, reading the first half, I thought you were a new fan who wouldn’t get it, but now that I’ve finished reading it, I see you just lost the path. This is a common symptom: at high altitude, the brain doesn’t get enough air. Welcome back, you survived, fellow cliffhanger enjoyer. This is a risky game. If you can’t handle it, you should take a break. This isn’t good for your health. I’ve also taken a break for two months. There’s nothing to be ashamed of. We understand, as fellow cliffhanger enjoyers.”

“Don’t worry, I think I’ll be alright. I’ll take a break after Code Geass finishes, one way or another. The cliffhanger will reach high altitude, I might pass out and need time to recover, or I might die. Either way, I’ll be taking a break.”

“Take care, fellow cliffhanger enjoyer. These are tough times we’re facing, but we must persevere.”