Episode 17: Conceit and Kindness

Mashiro begins assisting Nizuma and encounters Shinta Fukuda and Takurō Nakai, whose past award has not led to notable achievements. Fukuda and Nizuma question why Mashiro chooses assistant work rather than pursuing publication, but Mashiro wants to gain knowledge that can help Takagi. Fukuda predicts Crow will lose its appeal and face cancellation unless Nizuma gives it greater substance and interest. Nizuma revises the story and decides to speak with his editor.

Aired Jan 29, 2011