Tokyo: The evil god doesn't want to be the top star

Chapter 53 It Must Be a Confession
"There is no need to compare. This edition, and the countless editions before it, is the difference between 'the real thing' and 'the fake'."

Keizo Horie and Haruo Tsuchiya looked at each other and came to a conclusion silently.

If the previous recorded version is a hundred flowers competing for beauty, each with its own merits...

The version of "liberating oneself" by Horie Tsubasa is the red lotus that truly blooms tenaciously and burns everything among thorns and hell.

"Xia Jun, today, thanks to you."

"I have always trusted what I thought was 'common sense' and almost overlooked the beauty hidden beneath the surface..."

"I don't deserve to call myself a person who pursues art."

Walking slowly to Xia Fan, Horie Keizo bowed slightly to him.

"Mr. Horie, you are really a dishonest father. Isn't it better to talk about some things in person?"

Xia Fan took a step back and made way for Horie Tsubasa behind him.

"That's right, I'm still not honest enough..."

"Tsubasa, music studies, singing, voice acting, whatever, as long as you feel happy, please do it."

When his daughter's eyes met, Keizo Horie suddenly smiled with relief.

"dad……"

Having never seen his father like this before, Horie Tsubasa covered his mouth with his hands, pearl-like tears streaming down his cheeks uncontrollably.

"Even Mr. Horie admitted that he made a mistake..."

"It's really scary for a producer to be able to judge a singer's potential just by watching a cover song."

Everyone in the room felt ashamed when they thought about almost missing such a perfect theme song.

"It seems that his ability to produce songs like "Sakura" and "Red Lotus" in succession is not just luck..."

“He is still so young, what heights will his future works reach?”

Xia Fan, dressed as a warrior with messy hair, seemed even more unfathomable in their eyes.

……

The next day, Tokyo University of the Arts

"Hello, Uncle Tono?"

"I heard from the communications director that the theme song for Cursed Blade, which the entire music department failed to complete, was actually mastered by you? The young are formidable, the young are like DDT..."

"I was just lucky to be selected. I completed the recording with them yesterday and now it's entering the post-production stage. Also, there was an accident with my part-time advertising shooting job, and I don't know how long it will be put on hold..."

In the corridor outside the lecture hall, Xia Fan was having a routine conversation with Higashino Yoshihide who was far away in Shikoku.

Perhaps, it was because he had been wearing the wig for too long, so no matter how he blew or washed his hair, it was more flat than usual, making him look a little listless.

"By the way, due to the recent popularity of Sakura, many magazines, websites and self-media have been looking for us to book interviews. Tachibana Ryo and I screened them and agreed to interview a few of the more influential ones."

"They said that in addition to singers, they are also very interested in new songwriters and composers, and they want to arrange a TV interview with you alone. What do you think..."

After communicating the recent work situation, Yoshihide Higashino proposed new business content.

"For a TV interview, won't that mean I have to show my face? How much will it cost? Can it be censored?"

"What's the point of being on TV if you don't show your face? This isn't an interview with a criminal suspect, why do you need to use a censor? This is a show that others can't appear on even if they pay, and you still dare to ask for compensation..."

"If I don't have money, I won't go. I don't want to be famous in school and lose my privacy..."

Hearing that the money was small, the work was heavy and he would also blow himself up, Xia Fan decisively refused. "I knew you would find it troublesome, so I'll arrange for Xingming to go by herself. That's all for today, keep in touch..."

Having expected Xia Fan's answer, Higashino Yoshihide ended the call in a nonchalant manner.

Back in the classroom, Xia Fan still sat in the first row, buried his head in the book, and started to prepare for the class.

The recording of "Gurenge" came to an end, and the shooting of the commercial was suspended due to the "Kanda Shrine gas leak accident". Naturally, he had to take the opportunity to catch up with his studies.

"I heard that the movie "Cursed Blade" will be available for pre-sale tonight. Do you want to grab the premiere tickets together?"

"Hey, the pre-sale tickets for the premiere are super super super hard to get. Also, it seems that Attack of Dwarf will also open for pre-sale tonight. I'm still struggling to decide which one to get."

"Of course it's 'Attack of the Dwarves', give me the gold and jade!"

"But, this battle in Cursed Blade is the first time that the Queen of Cursed Spirits has been animated. I am really looking forward to the final battle."

The students in the classroom were still discussing things that had nothing to do with study.

Horie Tsubasa, still dressed in uniform and black-framed glasses, with her pigtails swaying, walked into the classroom holding a textbook and sat down about three rows behind Xia Fan.

As usual, the two did not greet each other or make eye contact, and naturally fulfilled the agreement of "keeping each other's secrets".

After a while, a tall young man with handsome features walked in.

His golden hair was visible under his black baseball cap, and he wore a silver earring on one ear, making him look sunny and fashionable.

"Hey, who is this handsome guy? He doesn't look like he's from our department."

"It's Shibata Makoto, a third-year senior in the acting department. He looks so handsome up close!"

With his outstanding appearance, he immediately attracted many people's attention as soon as he entered the classroom.

"Don't you know? This guy has been selected as one of the 'Top Ten Most Handsome Men in Tokyo University of the Arts' on the school BBS for two consecutive years. He is considered a 'celebrity' in the school."

"Not just in school. It is said that he signed a contract with an agency in his freshman year and has been active as a trainee in some small idol theaters, accumulating quite a few fans..."

Of course, in addition to the infatuated eyes of girls, there are more resentful looks from boys.

"Hello, Horie-san. Can you come out and chat for a while?"

Shibata Makoto walked straight in front of Horie Tsubasa, facing her with his face angled at a 45-degree angle with a perfect jawline, and spoke naturally.

"Shibata-senpai? Okay, wait a moment."

Horie Tsubasa was stunned for a moment, then nodded politely, put down the book in his hand, and followed the other party out of the classroom.

“Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey…”

As soon as the two of them left, the classroom was in an uproar.

"Confession, it must be a confession, it has to be a confession, what else can it be but a confession?"

"Shibata, that bastard, relied on his good looks and took advantage of the fact that he and class leader Horie are both members of the student council's literary and arts committee, and actually dared to 'pick up girls across departments'!"

"Captain Horie, you must keep your eyes open. Don't be fooled by this boy's face!"

Several boys from the music department were so angry and embarrassed, but they could do nothing but tore at the textbooks in their hands.

Horie Tsubasa simply followed the other person out of the classroom and then stopped, standing in the corridor where he could be seen through the classroom door.

Shibata Makoto, who originally seemed to be planning to walk further away, had no choice but to walk back.

Shibata Makoto was seen leaning his elbows on the guardrail, his body leaning sideways handsomely, and saying something to Horie Tsubasa with a sunny smile.

(End of this chapter)