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Although it didn't meet everyone's expectations, Eriri still looked forward to the next chapters of Slam Dunk.
Lucien D. Blackthorn had already warned her in advance. He mentioned that Slam Dunk would gradually become more exciting after entering its third volume. From there, the momentum would surge like a rocket launch, climbing rapidly and pulling readers into its unstoppable energy.
At first, Eriri was skeptical. Could a basketball manga really become that compelling?
But remembering that Lucien—under his pen name Whale—had created the phenomenal Attack on Titan, she found herself believing in him.
After all, someone capable of weaving such a dark, rich world filled with titanic despair and human resilience must have an equally versatile creative range.
Once the first volume of Slam Dunk was released online, Eriri curiously checked the comment section beneath the promotional tweet.
This time, however, the reception wasn't the overwhelming chorus of praise that Attack on Titan had enjoyed. Doubts and criticisms mingled with support:
> [Netizen A]: "It's decent, but it doesn't compare to Attack on Titan! Please, Whale-sensei, focus on Attack on Titan!"
[Netizen B]: "+1. Sports manga just aren't popular anymore. Compared to blood-pumping action and fantasy, daily life and basketball feel a bit… tame. I hope Whale listens to his fans."
[Netizen C]: "Sakuragi is so immature and reckless. Honestly, this kind of protagonist is frustrating. I still prefer someone like Eren Yeager!"
[Netizen D]: "Attack on Titan Volume 2!! Please release it already!!"
Eriri didn't let these comments shake her.
As an artist herself—publishing under her pen name Eri Kashiwagi—she understood the dual nature of creation. Not every reader would like your work, and not every story could hit the same emotional chords.
She chose not to share the negative reviews with Lucien. His health was fragile—severely so—and she refused to risk demoralizing him when he needed stability the most.
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Thursday Morning – At the Hospital
Iida Ayano arrived at the hospital, following the address provided by Sayuri Sawamura. The hallway was quiet. A sign on the door of Lucien's room read:
> ❌ DO NOT ENTER – RADIATION PRECAUTION IN EFFECT
Perplexed, Iida asked a nearby nurse to confirm. "Is this Lucien D. Blackthorn's room?"
"Yes," the nurse nodded. "He's just completed internal radiation therapy. Visitors must remain outside due to residual radiation."
"How bad is it…?" Iida asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
The nurse sighed deeply. "His cancer is in the terminal stage. Without a new round of targeted treatment, he might have just a week left."
"A week…" Iida's heart sank. The air felt heavier. She stared at the sealed door for a long time, fists clenched.
He's still writing… even while standing at death's edge.
After a moment of silence, she turned and left. There was work to be done. Back at the publishing office, she issued a directive:
> "Attack on Titan's serialization in Manga Jump—I'll be overseeing it personally."
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Later That Day – After School
Eriri rushed to the hospital as soon as the final bell rang. She was brimming with good news: Slam Dunk had reached over 20,000 views online.
But the atmosphere at the hospital crushed her excitement.
She was told Lucien had undergone another exhausting round of radiation therapy. His condition was critical, and visitors were prohibited.
"Please, I have to see him!" she begged the nurse.
"I'm sorry. It's not safe for either of you."
Defeated, Eriri stood outside the door, whispering a silent prayer. She clutched her phone, still showing the Slam Dunk metrics, and fought the tears welling in her eyes.
> Please be okay, Lucien… Just hang in there.
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[System Alert]
> [Task Complete]:
✅ Publish a sports-themed manga within 7 days and reach 20,000 views.
🎉 Reward: +10 days of life!
> [Current Status]:
Pen Name: Whale
Remaining Lifespan: 17 days
Health Value: 7/100
Consciousness Hours: 2 hours/day
Pending Reward: Slam Dunk – Volume 1
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Thursday Night – The Creator Wakes
Lucien D. Blackthorn stirred awake. The system's notification still echoed in his ears.
> It worked… I made it.
After a grueling week of serialization, Slam Dunk had crossed the 20,000-view milestone. He had earned 10 more days of life.
His frail body still ached. Numbness had become his new normal. Without the system's two-hour grace period each day, he could barely sit up, let alone create.
But now, knowing that his time had slightly expanded, his mind raced again—with ideas, with determination.
He clutched his sketchpad and opened his manuscript notes.
> "Alright… Time to dive into Volume 2 of Attack on Titan."
His battle wasn't just against illness.
It was against time itself.
And the only weapon he had… was the next great story.
END of the chapter
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