Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

"My friend has been looking everywhere for a keyboardist to play for him at concerts because of this."

"But I'm sure you understand, Tazaki-kun, that the veterans in the industry have very full schedules, almost all of them have fixed teams and jobs, and they wouldn't feel comfortable handing it over to young newcomers."

"After all, the live performance is different from the recording studio. Many musicians can demonstrate excellent skills in the recording studio, but they will inevitably show their timidity when they go on stage to perform."

Tazaki Toru understood.

"So, Mr. Fujita wants me to take over this job?"

“But Mr. Fujita, you know that I also have no experience playing in concerts.”

In this lifetime, there truly is no such thing.

Mr. Fujita shook his head at this moment: "Tazaki-kun really doesn't seem like the kind of person who would get stage fright. I do have a good eye for people."

It must be said that Fujita's statement was entirely correct.

In his previous life, Tazaki Toru had held countless solo concerts and experienced stage fright due to the large audience.

This has never happened since he started learning the piano at the age of four.

Toru Tazaki is the type of person who is not afraid of other people's opinions and can immerse himself in his music in any environment.

It can be said that he was born to play melodies in front of people; he was a natural performer.

Having lived two lives, Tazaki Toru now harbors a completely new dream, unlike his past self.

Seeing that Tazaki Toru remained silent, Mr. Fujita continued, "Moreover, given Tazaki-kun's playing level, among the younger generation I know, there are almost none who can rival you."

"With only half a month left before the concert, we need to find a reliable keyboardist who is available and proficient in all the sheet music in such a short time."

"I really can't think of a better candidate than Tazaki-kun."

"Of course, this is just a request, and Tazaki-kun doesn't need to consider my feelings."

"But my friend once did me a favor, and if I can help, I still hope to find him a good keyboardist."

Tazaki Toru pondered for a moment, then looked up at Mr. Fujita.

"I have a general understanding of the situation. I originally thought it would be a composition-related job, and if that's the case, I would be happy to accept it."

"How about this, could you let me go back and think about it first, and then give Mr. Fujita an answer tomorrow?"

"Of course, that's how it should be."

Tazaki Toru nodded, but then realized that he had spoken too hastily and had given Mr. Fujita unnecessary expectations.

"But I still want to say that I've been busy composing new songs lately, and perhaps in the end, I can only give Mr. Fujita a reply that will disappoint him. Is that alright?"

"Tazaki-kun, your words are as impeccable as ever." Mr. Fujita gave a slight wry smile.

He quickly composed himself and said in a calm voice, "I understand. Let's do as you say, Tazaki-kun. I'll find someone else and wait for your reply."

"To be honest, I know this is asking the impossible. MyGO and Mujica are in their early stages. If there were other options, I wouldn't have bothered you."

"I understand."

After greeting a passing staff member, the two entered the sound room. Suddenly, Tazaki Toru remembered something and stopped fiddling with the equipment.

He looked at Mr. Fujita and asked, "By the way, Mr. Fujita, I forgot to ask earlier."

"Which singer is going to hold a concert? Can you reveal their name?"

"I usually have to listen to what kind of song the other person is singing before I can draw a conclusion."

Since Tazaki Toru said he would consider it, he would naturally take into account all factors seriously, rather than making a conclusion based solely on his feelings.

Otherwise, it would be too impolite to Mr. Fujita, who sincerely asked for his help.

"You should have heard that he has made some achievements in the years since he transitioned from voice actor to singer."

"It's Ms. Minase, who belongs to King Records."

371. He always found it hard to refuse this girl.

Miss Minase.

The name sounds very familiar.

Tazaki Toru had naturally heard of this singer.

She debuted as a voice actress and has also played popular anime characters. As her career has progressed, she has gradually shifted from voice acting to singing in recent years.

In Tazaki Toru's memory, he first heard this name from another girl.

Tazaki Toru secretly noted down the name, planning to investigate it further when he got home after finishing his work for the day.

After that, Toru Tazaki listened to MyGO's rehearsal in the sound room using recording equipment.

With MyGO's first live performance drawing ever closer, the members' skills and teamwork are steadily improving.

The farce last night didn't seem to have affected them; they rarely made mistakes during rehearsals, which pleased Tazaki Toru.

After finishing his work at the recording studio, Toru Tazaki said goodbye to Mr. Fujita and took the train home alone.

After returning to his bedroom, he immediately went online to search for the female voice actress and singer's name, and found a lot of information.

The other party debuted as a voice actor more than ten years ago when he was still a minor, and is a true industry veteran.

To date, the projects that Toru Tazaki has taken on have all involved composing music for young female voice actresses, with few opportunities to collaborate with industry veterans.

After listening to the songs released by the other party, Tazaki Toru had a general idea in mind.

To put on a concert, you would probably have to play more than ten pieces. Given Tazaki Toru's skill level, it wouldn't be difficult for him to learn all of these pieces and play them fluently within half a month.

Therefore, in terms of ability, as Mr. Fujita said, Toru Tazaki is fully capable of the job.

But Toru Tazaki is ultimately just an ordinary person.

Once he accepted the job, it meant that for the next two weeks before the concert, he would have to put aside all his other work and devote himself entirely to practicing the song.

Tazaki Toru dislikes being stuck in the middle, giving up halfway.

He cannot tolerate working in the music industry with a half-hearted attitude.

Once he takes on a job, he will inevitably demand the highest standards of himself.

In that case, there would be no time to compose music for Hina Aoki.

This is the reason why Tazaki Toru hesitated.

Given his current qualifications, the opportunity to collaborate with industry veterans is extremely rare.

But Toru Tazaki never forgot his original aspiration: to work with those girls to achieve their shared dream.

Therefore, after much deliberation, Toru Tazaki decided to decline the job offer.

Just then, the cell phone on the table started buzzing.

The call was connected.

"Hey, Toru-kun, are you home already?"

"Hmm, I just got home. Rehearsal is over?"

"Yes, I'm getting ready to take the tram to my part-time job now."

"Although the band's rehearsals have been going smoothly lately, I keep making mistakes at my part-time job. I've been scolded by the store manager for two days in a row, and I didn't get selected in the previous lottery."

"A lottery?"

"Yeah, there's a concert by Ms. Minase next month. I bought CDs before, but I didn't win a single raffle ticket. I'm so unlucky."

Ahh~~ Life really can't always go smoothly.

"That's why I wanted to hear some words of encouragement from Toru before I went to my part-time job."

When Tazaki Toru first came into this world, the first time he heard the name "Ms. Minase" was from Kohinata Mika.

Mika Kohinata had always admired Ms. Minase, something Toru Tazaki had known for a long time.

In fact, Mika Kohinata learned about voice actors and singers through that Ms. Minase.

I hope that one day I can become a voice actress and singer like Ms. Minase.

This is her dream.

"Meijia, do you want to go to a concert?"

"Of course I wanted to, but I wasn't selected in the lottery." The girl's voice sounded a little disappointed.

Tazaki Toru hesitated for a moment, then suddenly spoke:

"Actually, I received a job offer today."

"A new job? That's amazing!"

"I haven't said what kind of job it is yet."

"It's already amazing that jobs are offered to you on your own initiative. Tou-kun is too lucky."

For Mika Kohinata, who rarely gets any work, Toru Tazaki's troubles are a luxury.

However, Mika Kohinata felt no jealousy whatsoever; instead, she was filled with joy for him.

Seeing him constantly being recognized gave her the illusion that she herself was being recognized, which made her incredibly happy.

"By the way, what's the new job? Ah... if it needs to be kept secret, you don't have to tell me."

Tazaki Toru thought about it. Mr. Fujita hadn't asked him to keep it a secret, and given Kohinata Mika's personality, she definitely wouldn't tell anyone.

"It seems there's been some trouble with Ms. Minase's concert next month, and they need to find a temporary keyboardist. Mr. Fujita hopes I can take on this job."

“…Eh!!!”

Tazaki Toru couldn't help but take the phone away from his ear; the girl's shocked scream really startled him.

"Wow, amazing! No, you're too amazing, Tou-kun!"

"Ah... now I'm even more unwilling to accept this!"

"Not reconciled?"

"Because I didn't win the lottery! I can't see Ms. Minase, and I can't see Mr. Toku in person!"

The girl's voice was filled with extreme frustration; just by listening to her voice, one could imagine the shape of her furrowed brows.