After the decision to serialise Moritaka and Akito has been made, they are introduced to Miura, their new manager. At first, the two thought it was a joke, but Hattori gives them a pep talk before leaving. While Miura does not seem like a bad person, he is given to rudeness, and the duo worry about their future. In addition, the duo are given 3 assistants to work on their manuscript, and with the assistance of Ozawa, an experienced assistant, their work progresses well. At the start of the new year, Moritaka and Akito both attend Shounen Jack's New Year Party. There, they meet Hiramaru Kazuya, said to be a genius of a whole different level from Eiji. ~ translated and adapted from official site by Cranston