Episode 7: Tears and Tears

Following their discussion with Hattori, Mashiro and Takagi keep preparing manga for future submissions, while Mashiro passes messages to Azuki during class. Mashiro asks whether they must remain apart until their dreams come true, causing Azuki to cry; she then gives him her email address. Wanting to see Azuki smile again, Mashiro pushes to enter the Tezuka Award, but Takagi urges patience so they can improve the manga rather than rush it. Hattori later reports that their submitted piece fails to reach the finalists, yet the pair decide to pursue the next Tezuka Award, pleasing him. Meanwhile, Nizuma agrees to relocate to Tokyo for his manga if he can end one series after reaching the number-one position among manga artists.

Aired Nov 13, 2010