Nestled in the heart of Evergreen City, Evergreen No.1 Senior High School stands as a beacon of academic excellence and prestige.

With its high entry standards, it’s no wonder that countless students aspire to attend this illustrious institution.

However, gaining admission is no small feat; only a select few possess the qualifications needed to join its ranks.

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As dawn broke on what seemed like any ordinary day, students began trickling into school, their laughter and chatter filling the air with youthful energy.

In 9th Grade 1st Class, the classroom buzzed with excitement as friends gathered in lively circles, exchanging stories about their latest adventures and typical high school antics.

If you glanced around, you’d spot seven distinct groups animatedly discussing everything under the sun.

Frederick shuffled into class, stifling yawns and sporting dark circles under his eyes, a clear sign of a restless night.

“Hey! Ferd! Over here!” A voice called out from the back of the room near the window. Frederick’s gaze lifted at the sound, and a smile broke through his fatigue.

There are two guy sitting beside the window,one fat with shifty eyes and the other one is quite thin wearing glasses.

The sight was amusing enough to make anyone chuckle.

“Hey guys!” Frederick greeted them with another yawn, looking utterly drained.

“What’s up with you? You look like you’ve seen better days!” teased one of the heavier boys named Pete.

Frederick shot him a playful glare. “Thanks for your concern! I just didn’t sleep much last night.”

Pete’s eyes sparkled mischievously as he leaned closer. “Come on! Did you binge-watch some high-performance movie?”

“Seriously?!” Frederick smacked Pete lightly on the back of his head in mock annoyance.

A thin guy wearing glasses chimed in, “You really don’t look well, what happened?”

“Nothing at home!” Frederick reassured them but then added with a hint of excitement, “But I did stumble upon something incredible yesterday that kept me up all night!”

“What was it?” they asked eagerly.

“Did you meet a beauty on your way home?” Pete interjected again with a grin.

“Shut it!” everyone shouted in unison at Pete before turning back to Frederick.

“Alright! Let me show you!” He reached into his bag and pulled out two manga: *Naruto* and *Attack On Titan*.

The moment he revealed them, every eye in the group lit up with curiosity.

“Manga? Is that what kept you awake?” Pete asked incredulously.

“It’s not just any magazine; it’s called manga!” Frederick clarified passionately while observing their puzzled expressions.

“What exactly is manga?” they asked together, tilting their heads in confusion.

“Manga Madness: A New World Awaits!”

“I had no idea! The store owner told me it’s called manga, not a magazine. I honestly thought it was just a magazine when I saw it yesterday, but he corrected me, he seemed pretty upset about it!” Frederick exclaimed, spreading his arms wide in disbelief.

“Wow, this manga thing is fascinating! Just look at the art design, it’s top-notch! It feels like a professional artist created this!” Monkey said as he flipped through the pages of Attack on Titan.

“Absolutely! I couldn’t put it down yesterday; I read it the moment I got home and skipped dinner! The story, plot, character design, the pacing is all God Tier. Especially Attack on Titan; it’s truly incredible writing!” Frederick replied enthusiastically.

“So what’s this story about?” Pete asked, curiosity lighting up his face.

Frederick’s eyes sparkled with passion as he pointed to the cover featuring the enormous Colossal Titan. “You see this? This is Attack on Titan.

The world is overrun by gigantic, man-eating monsters called Titans, and humanity has to live behind three massive walls for protection.

The protagonist is Eren Yeager, his mother was killed by the Colossal Titan. To seek revenge, he joins the Survey Corps, a military unit dedicated to exterminating these Titans!”

Monkey and Pete listened intently, their eyes wide with fascination.

“I can’t go into too much detail right now; it’s quite a lengthy story. But after school today, let’s head back to that store so you can check out some manga for yourselves!” Frederick suggested with an eager smile.

“What about this one called Naruto?” Pete chimed in.

“Oh man, Naruto is just as epic as Attack on Titan! In fact, it might even surpass it!” Frederick declared confidently.

He paused for dramatic effect before continuing. “The guy on the cover is Naruto, his parents sealed a demon inside him which made everyone in his village hate him… well, almost everyone except a few who didn’t.”

“That’s it?” Pete and Monkey asked in unison.

“Yeah!” Frederick nodded vigorously. “But I can’t say much more without spoiling everything!”

“Well then,” Monkey adjusted his glasses thoughtfully. “After school today, let’s hit that manga store and grab some titles!”

“Absolutely! I think we’ve stumbled upon something amazing here,” Frederick chuckled. “This whole manga phenomenon is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before! And those names in Naruto are so unique,I’ve never encountered anything like them in Panterra!”

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“Store owner! I’m back!” Frederick announced as he pushed open the door to the shop with Monkey and Pete trailing closely behind him.

“Huh! There are way more people here today than yesterday!” Frederick remarked in surprise at the bustling atmosphere.

Just yesterday, it had been nearly empty, but today it buzzed with energy, around thirty customers were scattered throughout the aisles, their faces lit up with fascination as they browsed through the manga on the shelves.

A few eager fans even formed a line at the counter, ready to pay for their chosen treasures.

Most of them looked like students, much like Frederick, while others appeared to be in their early to mid-twenties, eyes sparkling with curiosity.

“Hey there, kiddo! You’re back!” The store owner glanced up from behind the counter and waved at Frederick.

“Guys, go ahead and find what you want!” Frederick called out to his friends Pete and Monkey before making his way over to the owner.

Pete and Monkey wasted no time diving into the shelves filled with colorful covers and intriguing titles.

“Hey old man! What’s with all the crowd today? It was a ghost town here yesterday!” Frederick asked curiously, glancing at the bustling store.

The owner chuckled at being called “old man.” His lips curled into a smile as he replied, “Well kid, it seems you’re not the only one captivated by manga!”

Frederick nodded in agreement. This store was truly one-of-a-kind in their neighborhood; its unique offerings set it apart.

Many might dismiss manga as mere cartoons for kids, but those who ventured inside discovered something special, a treasure trove of stories that transcended age.

Curiosity sparked again within him. “By the way, old man, who came up with this whole manga thing?”

“The company behind it is MangaSphere Publications,” said the owner. “They’re part of a larger corporation based in Neo-Luminara!”

“Oh wow! Whoever created these imaginative stories is incredibly talented!” Frederick exclaimed, awe filling his eyes.

Suddenly, Pete’s voice broke through his thoughts. “Hey Ferd! I’ve already picked mine out!”

Frederick turned to see Pete approaching with an impressive stack of mangas clutched tightly in his hands, a gleeful grin stretching across his face.

“Let me take care of that!” The owner gestured for Pete to come forward.

As Pete placed his prized selections on the counter, Solo Leveling, Demon Slayer, Attack On Titan, Bleach, One Piece, Naruto, the owner’s smile widened even more.

“You really went all out this time! Your appetite for manga is huge!” he teased playfully.

“I just love them all! It’s too hard to choose just one,” Pete admitted sheepishly while scratching his head.

Frederick watched as Pete excitedly chatted with the owner before turning back toward the shelves himself.

He began selecting a few titles calmly when he caught sight of Pete and the store owner’s amused expressions directed at him.

Seven Days Later

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Neo-Luminara in an upscale office a man in his early thirties sat behind an desk, poring over documents with a furrowed brow.

The atmosphere was thick with concentration, until suddenly, a sharp knock on the door broke the silence.

“Come in!” he called out, lifting his gaze expectantly.

The door swung open to reveal a young man with an eager expression, clutching a document tightly in his hand. “Mr. Stephen!” he exclaimed, his voice brimming with respect and enthusiasm.

“Xavier!” Mr. Stephen replied, nodding slightly. “Have a seat.” He gestured for Xavier to take the chair across from him.

As soon as Xavier settled down, he leaned forward, excitement sparkling in his eyes. “Mr. Stephen, I’ve got some fantastic news!”

“What is it? Tell me!” Mr. Stephen raised an eyebrow, curiosity piqued.

“According to our latest data,” Xavier began eagerly, “we’ve sold about ten million copies of various manga across the country in just seven days!”

“What?!” Mr. Stephen’s jaw dropped as he sprang to his feet.

He snatched the document from Xavier’s hands and flipped through its pages frantically.

The sales figures were laid out clearly, charts and demographics painted a picture of unprecedented success.

“Is this for real?” Mr. Stephen took a deep breath and locked eyes with Xavier.

“Yes! We can’t make mistakes like this,” Xavier assured him confidently. “In fact, sales are still climbing! Just two days ago, we had calls from over a hundred stores asking for restocks!”

A rush of exhilaration surged through Mr. Stephen as he clenched his fists in disbelief and joy.

When The Group President first assigned him the task of serializing these manga titles, he had little hope for their success; after all, who really had time to read cartoons?

Initially, when they hit the shelves, sales were dismal, a mere thousand copies sold over two months felt painfully inadequate.

But now? Ten million copies sold! While that number might seem a lot but compared to the vast population of the Aurelian Federation it’s nothing at all.

In the world were manga is a complete new thing, it was still an impressive feat given how few people typically embraced this genre.

“Tell me how this surge happened!” Mr. Stephen demanded eagerly.

“The sales department dug into it,” Xavier explained animatedly. “They discovered that it all started with a popular streamer who was live-streaming readings of Attack On Titan.

His massive fanbase caught wind of it and began buying up the manga like crazy! As fans shared plot points and stories online, interest skyrocketed.”

“Good! Good! Good!” Mr. Stephen’s eyes sparkled with excitement as he nodded vigorously.

“Quickly! Gather all department heads for an emergency meeting in the conference room!” he instructed urgently.

“Yes sir!” Xavier responded promptly before darting out of the office.

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