#プロジェクトAC
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Published on: 2026.08.29
Description
過去にジャンプ+に掲載した読み切りです。
https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/3269754496389553649
Dialogue in this work
Page 1
- Entrance Ceremony
- It seems that everyone wishes to be acknowledged by others.
- A certain famous psychologist...
- Desire for Approval
- ...named it that.
- My first impression of her, when I saw her at the entrance ceremony, was...
Page 2
- ...that she was like the desire for approval wearing clothes.
Page 3
- Sent
Page 4
- unsugar, thank you again for the manuscript.
- It's been getting great reviews here in the editorial department.
- Not at all.
- I'm still a long way off...
- An Active High School Illustrator
- Touri Ando
Page 5
- Sorry for making you stop by on your way home from school.
- It's fine. I'm not in any clubs or anything.
- It's about the character designs for the next project.
- The original author said they want a character with a bit more personality.
- Personality... you say?
- Sorry, but could you show me a few more variations?
- And feel free to draw their expressions more freely, too.
- Understood... I'll try to work on it a bit more.
- Jot, jot...
Page 6
- Don't be so disappointed.
- Let's make the next one a big hit!
- Want something to drink?!
- This author is a bit eccentric, but their skills are the real deal.
- Well then, I'll be heading out...
- I'm heading straight home, so I'm good.
- "With your talent, it wouldn't be strange for you to have more SNS followers, so try to be a little more active on that front."
- From the editor-in-chief...
- "...'I have high hopes for you.'"
- ...I'll do my best.
Page 7
- The Next Day
- Sigh...
- I said I'd do my best, but...
- I hate standing out.
- When people stand out, they just get dragged into all sorts of trouble.
- My account is pretty much just for work.
- Who actually likes getting into trouble?
- That's why I haven't told anyone at school about my work...
- ...and I have no intention of ever telling them.
Page 8
- Art Room
- Today, we'll be continuing with the self-portraits we started last week.
- Self-Portrait
- The parts of your face you like, the parts you dislike...
- ...draw them all objectively, without hiding anything.
- Alright, let's get started, get started.
- That's why, in front of others, I don't draw particularly well or poorly.
- I aim for a perfectly average level of completion so I don't stand out.
- That way, I won't get dragged into anything troublesome...
- !
Page 9
- You again...
- Kurisaki Yui...!
- Ooba Leia
- What's with that hair color? Same as always!
- ? It's Freshlight's Milky Pink, what about it?
- This is why I just can't understand her.
- I'm not asking for the name of the color...!
Page 10
- Did you forget I told you to dye it black by our next class...?
- You told me, but it's not in the school rules, so I just ignored it.
- That's just common sense.
- That you shouldn't come to a sacred place of learning with dyed hair...
- Hmm...
- Then that applies to you too, right, Teach?
- Huh...?
Page 11
- Kurisaki... what are you talking about...?
- Yep, I can definitely smell hair dye.
- And the shine on your hair... it's a little unnatural.
- !
- Aren't YOU the one being improper, coming to school after dyeing your gray hair?
Page 12
- Th-The rest of the period is for self-study!
- Those who are finished, turn in your work at the front!
- Okay~
- What an idiot...
Page 13
- Making an enemy of a teacher will never lead to anything good.
- To not even realize that saying something like that will only end up hurting her in the long run...
- Detention...
- Is it?
- That's right.
Page 14
- I believe I told you to draw a 'self-portrait'.
- This is less of a self-portrait and more of a caricature...
- Therefore, you will redo it.
- Aww, but this one's cuter!
- See? What did I tell you?
- And Ando, you're staying for detention too.
- Huh?
- It's painfully obvious you're not even trying.
- Tch... As expected of an art teacher...
- He saw right through me...
Page 15
- Nice to be here with ya!
- ...
- Hmm, this part would be better like this...
- Oh, right.
- Mhm, mhm, I see!
Page 16
- Um...
- Could you please be quiet...?
- Oh, sorry.
- Looks like I tend to talk to myself when I'm concentrating...
- She really is a weirdo...
- !
Page 17
- What... is that...?
- Oh, this?
- I want my self-portrait to be cute, you know.
- So I thought I'd use some of my old makeup.
- What a novel idea...!
- What do you think? Cute?
Page 18
- It certainly does look cuter that way, I guess...
- This way it'll totally stand out at the exhibition, right?
- So that's what you were after all along...!
- ...
- Why are you so desperate to stand out?
- Hm?
Page 19
- With that hair and that attitude...
- Isn't that why the teacher has it out for you, and why you ended up stuck in this pointless detention?
- Oh, I see... So that's why the teacher is always on my case...
- You're just realizing that now?!
- And don't say he's 'on your case'.
- But, you know...
Page 20
- Wanting to be praised... wanting to be acknowledged...
- ...isn't that just a natural part of being human?
- Because unlike rabbits, humans...
- ...can actually die from loneliness.
Page 21
- Just kidding!
- The truth is, I just really like drawing!
- What do you mean by that...
- Doesn't everyone want to do what they love and be praised for it?
- Man, I really can't stand her...
- Well, I'm done, so I'm heading out.
- Huh? That was fast!
Page 22
- Whoa, you're actually super good at drawing.
- ?!
- Oh, sorry. Did I startle you? Is your phone okay?
- I-It's fine, really...
- ...Besides, I'm not that great...
- There are tons of people in this world who are better at drawing than me...
- How could someone like me be genuinely happy just from being praised by someone I know...?
Page 23
- I said too much...!
- Hah!
- Hmm, 'tons'...
- The top 0.0007% or so?
- If the world population is about 7 billion, and you're the 50,000th best...
- The top 0.0007% or so?
- Whoa, you're basically a god!
- You should totally brag about it more!!
- Is she an idiot or is she smart? Which is it...?
- Well... whatever. It doesn't matter.
- Well then, I'm leaving.
Page 24
- Sigh... What a waste of time...
- I need to get home quick and submit the revisions for the character designs...
- I have to get it done before I get a reminder call...
- Swipe up to unlock
- !
Page 25
- This isn't... my phone?!
- And who the hell makes their self-portrait their wallpaper?!
- Crap... Did we swap phones in the classroom earlier...?!
- If so, then Ooba will see the Twitter account I had open just a minute ago...!
- Which means everyone in class will find out that I'm an illustrator...
Page 26
- Whoa, that's amazing!
- Hey Touri, since you're a pro, you can draw the school festival poster for free, right?
- I don't really get it, but can I have your autograph? (lol)
- This is a disaster...
- Aargh, this is such a pain in the ass!
- Please, let me make it in time!
Page 28
- Did you see?
- I saw it all
Page 29
- It's over...
- Sorry! I thought it was my phone, and when I opened it, I just happened to see!
- Are you... maybe a professional illustrator?!
- And you have, like, 50,000 followers! That's a ton!
- I've never met a celebrity before!
- Goodbye... my peaceful school life...
- I see... So there are people who can get this many fans just from their art...
Page 30
- Aargh, fine, I admit it...!
- But in exchange, you absolutely cannot tell anyone at school...?!
- Why not? You should brag about it more.
- Because it'd be a pain if more people like you started showing up...
- Alright then, if you follow me back, I'll keep quiet.
- Ugh, what a pain...
- This giant freakin' approval-seeker girl...!
- Ohisama
- @samasama_dasada
- penpenpoin
- ...This 'penpenpoin' one?
- That's the one!
- Tōhyōtokai Shinkun
- RORO
- @pavro_ronger
- Jeez, it's probably just a private account you only use to follow your classmates, right...?
Page 31
- penpenpoin
- @pen_2_poin
- Tweets
- Tweets & replies
- Media
- Likes
- Pinned Tweet
- penpenpoin @pen_2_poin
- ?!
- My follower count hasn't really been growing lately.
- Maybe I should post something a little more risqué?
- N-No, you'll get banned for that! Don't do it...!
Page 32
- Right...
- So then...
- Do you think I can be like you?
- !
- W-Well... if you're just aiming for my level, I'm sure you could get there in no time if you try...?
- You're too close...
Page 33
- You're going to be my art teacher!
- Alright, I've decided!
- What? Why?!
Page 34
- If I become a pro, tons of people will praise me...
- That's all the reason I need, right?
- I mean, I never dreamed the perfect person to learn from was right here...
- Besides, there's a limit to how cute a selfie can be, but with art, there are no limits.
- Stop calling yourself cute.
Page 35
- If you're just kidding, you should quit while you're ahead.
- I'm dead serious!
- And you said it yourself earlier, didn't you?
- That if I just put in the effort, I can become as good as you.
- She's serious...
- ...In that case, I guess I have to give her a serious answer.
Page 36
- My bad. That was a lie.
- Huh...?
- Someone who aims to be a pro for a reason as shallow as wanting praise...
- ...is guaranteed to give up soon enough.
Page 37
- ...Did I really do the right thing...?
- What if she tells everyone about my account just to get back at me...?
- No, I'll be fine.
- She's probably not the type to do something so malicious... Probably...
- ...
Page 38
- The Next Day—
- Slide
- !
- After what I said to her yesterday... Surely she's given up by now...
Page 39
- Hey, Touri! Look, look!
- I bought 'em! ♪
- An iPad and an Apple Pencil
- Her mental game is way too strong!
- Let me tell you something.
- It's going to take a lot more than that to make me quit.
Page 40
- In this case...
- ...I'll just ignore her!
- Hey!
- Are you even listening?
- penpenpoin Replying to: @unsugar How do I become a professional illustrator?
- Hmph!
Page 41
- unsugar... Teacher!
- Aargh, fine! You win!
- If you're that desperate to know, I'll teach you... the way to become a pro.
- Really?!
Page 42
- But on one condition.
- If you're really serious, then you have to upload one piece of art that you drew yourself to your account. Every. Single. Day.
- If you can manage to draw something I deem worthy of praise, then I'll teach you.
- Got it.
- It's a promise, then.
Page 43
- It's just a passing fancy.
- She'll give up in no time...
- ...
Page 44
- Tch... Useless...!
- The deadline for these revisions is right around the corner... so why am I so bothered by this...?
- A classmate of mine is becoming a fellow artist.
- There's no reason I shouldn't just teach her properly.
- Is it because I think she's looking down on what it means to be an artist?
Page 45
- No, that's not it... This is jealousy.
- I'm jealous of her... of how she can so shamelessly declare that she wants people's praise.
- Coming from me, someone who would rather die than say that... I can't help but envy her.
- In this world, no matter how much better you are than anyone else, the moment you stand out, people say things like, 'Stop showing off,' or 'Don't get full of yourself.'
- She has no idea what that feels like... In a way, she might be the happy one.
Page 46
- Hard to believe it's already been a week...
- She must be about ready to throw in the towel.
- !
- penpenpoin @ April 21, 2021
- Today's practice sketch
- ...She's one stubborn girl...
- Replying to: @pen_2_poin I'd rather see your usual selfies than this kind of illustration.
- penpenpoin @ April 21, 2021 Replying to: @Sa1RxRS2y6W
- Shut it! I'm gonna get so good that my drawings will be way cuter than any selfie, so you just keep following and wait!
- As expected from the rock-solid mentality girl...
- sabun @mosaic... April 21, 2021 Replying to: @pen_2_poin
- Meanwhile, I'm in a total slump...
- I could really use even a little bit of that confidence right now.
Page 47
- ...
- Looks like I'll be pulling an all-nighter today...
- That Kurisaki... absent today, huh...
- Guess I can finally take it easy for the first time in a while...
Page 48
- Ando.
- You've been speaking with Ooba quite a bit lately, haven't you?
- It seems she still hasn't submitted her career path survey, and the deadline is tomorrow. Would you mind delivering this to her, just to be safe?
- Uh... I don't really know her well enough to know her address...
- Is that so... How about her contact info?
- I mean, I know her social media account, if that counts...
- Then please ask her for her address.
- With privacy concerns these days, I can't be the one to give it out.
- Gah!
Page 49
- Understood...
- Standing out never leads to anything good...
- Oh, and one more thing.
- Despite appearances, Ooba isn't the type to get close to any particular student.
- So please don't give up on being her friend, Ando.
- Right... I'll do my best.
Page 50
- penpenpoin
- The teacher asked me to give you a form. What's the best way to do that?
- It's fine if you don't want to give me your address.
- It would be a lot easier if she just refused...
- Whoa, fast reply!
- Ando
- Help me
- 2021/04/23 15:24
Page 51
- Unlike rabbits, humans...
- ...can actually die if they get too lonely.
- I've got a really bad feeling about this...
Page 52
- Kurisaki, what happened?!
- Ooba
- Touri...
Page 53
- Help me... My illustration software crashed, and the drawing I was working on is gone...
- There should be a backup file saved here. You can probably recover it up to a certain point.
- Whoa, you're right! Thank you so much!!
- I have to say, I didn't expect you to come rushing over in such a panic~
- That's because you sent a message that could be easily misunderstood!
Page 54
- You're skipping school just to draw, and your parents don't have anything to say about it...?
- Ahaha... I live alone, so I tend to lose track of time...
- ...Wait, so you live here all by yourself?
- Yeah. My parents both have jobs that require a lot of travel, so they got me an apartment near the high school.
- Sounds like you've got a lot on your plate...
- Well, you know how family stuff can be!
- And in a way, it's because of my parents that I ended up with this need to be praised all the time...
Page 55
- I see...
- All she ever really wanted was to be praised...
- She's just seeking the validation now that she likely never received from her parents...
- So this desire of hers... it's just the flip side of that neglect...
- It was her heart crying out.
Page 56
- But me... I was the same way when I started, wasn't I?
- I thought drawing just for praise was an impure motivation, but...
- that someone who aims to be a pro for a reason as shallow as wanting praise would just quit eventually.
- Whether you're a pro or an amateur, the starting point is the same...
- The only reason I've been able to keep drawing all this time is because people praised me, isn't it?
Page 57
- I'm sorry, Kurisaki...
- ...for what I said the other day, about you only wanting praise.
- I never realized how painful it must have been, not getting that from your parents...
- Huh...?
- Did I say that?
Page 58
- No... but you just said you can't suppress your need for praise because of your parents...
- I did, but it's the other way around.
- My parents were the most ridiculously doting people you could imagine.
- Ever since I was a kid, they praised me for every little thing. It was almost too much.
- I guess it just became ingrained in me...?
- And because of that... it's like I developed a constitution where I can't live without being praised a lot...
Page 59
- So... I think I'm about at my limit...
- Are you okay...?
- Yeah...
- ...but I haven't gotten any praise from anyone recently...
- ...so I think I'm starting to go through withdrawal...
- Huh? Wait a sec...
- For real...?!
Page 60
- This is my fault...
Page 61
- To think I pushed her this far...
- I never meant for her to change the whole direction of her account...
- At this point... I guess I have no choice but to be honest.
- Look...
- And I'm not just saying this to be nice, I'm being completely serious...
- That self-portrait you drew back then...
- It honestly wasn't bad.
Page 62
- Thank you ♡
Page 64
- Alright, I'm all fired up now~!
- ?!
- W-Wait, are you okay now?! What about your withdrawal symptoms?!
- I'm pretty much always like this, you know?
- Though I might have exaggerated a little this time ♡
- Wha...
- But since you praised me, you're going to keep your promise, right?
- Teacher ♡
- I was tricked!
Page 65
- Just so you know, the second you give up, I'm done with this...!
- I'll do my best!
- Sigh... Why did I go and say something like that?
- Ring ring, ring-a-ling ♪
- !
- Hello?
Page 66
- Hello, is this unsugar? Thanks for all your hard work.
- The character designs for the new project were approved, no problem!
- That's a relief...
- Although, there is something I need to discuss with you.
- It's about one of the background characters you submitted along with the main ones.
- Phew...
- The author actually has a request regarding that character—
- I'm so sorry! Was it strange?! I can redraw it right now...!
- Crap! I was barely conscious when I drew that after pulling an all-nighter... I don't even remember what I drew...!
- No, it's nothing like that.
- The original author actually took a real liking to one of them.
- !
Page 67
- We've decided to make that character you emailed us the main heroine, so we're counting on you.
- S-Seriously?
- Sticky Note / Medium Size / Selected / Write / Category / Mailbox / Notes / Private / See More
Page 68
- Several Years Later—
- There is no need to watch it live, you know.
- C'mon! It's the big debut for both of us.
- And you should be grateful, you know?
- After all, I'm pretty much the reason you're so successful now.
- As if. The original author was just really talented, that's all.
- Heeh, listen to you now.
Page 69
- Then how come the character design looked exactly like me, hmm?
- H-Hey, isn't it almost time for the show to start?
- Oh, you're right! What channel was it again?!
- Uhh... I think it was MX.
- The remote, where's the remote!
- Ah.
- It's starting.
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