Tokyo Soft Rice King.

Chapter 102 Turns out I'm love-struck too

After chatting and resting, Kuroba Akira decided to resume working on perfecting the first volume of the novel.

After that, I need to add the subsequent outline, then write some things I want to discuss with the editor, and finally format it to improve the reading experience.

If I finish these today, I can submit the article tomorrow.

After Kuroba Akira sat down again, he noticed that Murasaki Nyomiya still hadn't gotten up to continue practicing her voice acting, so he asked her a question.

"I remember Ziyin, you said this morning that you were going to work on Xiaohuang's voice acting today. Is that all done?"

In the past week, Murasaki has completed the voice imitations of Xiao Hong and Xiao Lan, and the similarity has reached 90%. The imitation of Xiao Lan has even reached the point where Kuroba Akira can't tell the difference.

Yesterday, when Kuroba Akira was typing, he heard Ran's voice from the magical girl anime become stereophonic. He thought he was hallucinating, but when he looked up, he realized it was Murasaki reading along. He was quite surprised.

He knew that skilled voice actors could freely switch between their voices, and acting skills were certainly no problem for Murasaki no Miyako, but to be so similar that it was almost impossible to tell them apart was too exaggerated.

The most important thing is... it's only been less than a week, at most five days.

"Not yet... but I want to rest a little longer..."

The main problem is that the pants aren't dry yet; they still feel noticeably damp...

However, Murasaki no Miyako also felt that it was a bit too much to slack off for such an excuse. Even the wise ruler was still working hard, so she couldn't be too lazy either.

"Actually, I can practice sitting here, but I'm afraid it will disturb you, my lord."

"It's okay for me. The most crucial part is over. I don't need to be as immersed in the work after that. You can practice next to me without disturbing me. I can also listen to your practice."

"Well then, I'll leave it to you, wise ruler. Please point out my shortcomings."

"I'm very strict, you know... Oh, by the way, let's check the progress while we're at it. Here, give me your hand."

"it is good."

Murasaki obediently stretched out her hands in front of him, palms up, looking as nervous as a student receiving a ruler as punishment from a teacher.

She had become completely accustomed to Akira Kuroba's daily hand checks, which he told her were a way to see her progress.

Although she didn't know the underlying principle, she believed that Kuroba Akira really had this ability, since he had chosen her after looking at her hands when they first met.

However, while extending her hand, Murasaki was also secretly observing Kuroba Akira's expression.

When examining his palms on Wednesday, Kuroba Akira clearly showed a happy expression, and then he praised his improved acting skills.

But in the next two days, Kuroba Akira's expression didn't change much, which meant that he hadn't made much progress. So, Murasaki worked even harder during those two days.

I want to see him smile... only then will my efforts have been worthwhile!

This is the main reason why Murasaki no Miyako felt nervous when she reached out her hand.

Today, her efforts have truly translated into tangible results, etched onto her left hand.

Got it!

The voice acting skills have improved!

In other words, in the career path of voice acting, Shion Murasomiya has shed the title of 'outsider' and become a newcomer who has just started!

Kuroba Akira looked excited, snapped his fingers, and pointed to the Purple Palace.

"Excellent! Now I'm sure you're no longer a novice! You're now qualified to join a voice acting agency!"

"Huh...? R-Really! Does this mean I can become a voice actor now?"

Murasaki was also infected by his emotions, her joy surging like a flood, so much so that Zhongbei's chest began to heave.

"Ah, Shion, you are fully capable of debuting as a new voice actress, but as I said before, my plan is to make you reach your peak right from the start."

"Hmm, I remember Mingjun said something called... the Shilipo Voice Actor Training Program, right?"

Although it was difficult to pronounce, Murasaki no Miyako still remembered the name of this important plan that concerned her career.

“That’s right, that’s why I’m not letting you join a voice acting agency right now. You need to continue to achieve the goals I’ve set for you. Later, when the time is right, I will help you choose a suitable agency. So, Ziyin, please don’t rush.”

Kuroba Akira was afraid that she would become too proud and sign with a voice acting agency on her own initiative, so he still reminded her to keep her mind at ease.

However, this worry was unnecessary, as Murasaki no Miyako already trusted his words unconditionally.

"Yes, I'm not in a hurry, I'll keep working hard!"

Yoshi yoshi yoshi... Great! Everything went smoothly!

Not only is her own light novel project progressing smoothly, but Murasaki no Miyako's proficiency is also steadily increasing.

If I keep going like this, I estimate I'll be able to earn my first pot of gold by the time I enter my second year of high school and escape my current state of being penniless!

The reality of living off a woman is becoming increasingly clear!

Kuroba Akira was overjoyed, while Murasaki no Miyako, after expressing her determination, hesitated slightly and asked while looking at her fingers.

"Well, my lord... if I make progress, may I ask you for some more rewards?"

"You should know that I'm penniless, just like you."

"I don't want money... oh, and I don't want a foot massage... it's just... if Mingjun could pat my head, that would be nice. When I was good, my mom would pat my head as a reward..."

Murasaki's words only made Kuroba Akira feel sorry for her.

In other words, does that mean her mother is unwilling to touch her child's head more often?

It seems that Murasaki no Miyako was a child who lacked love since childhood... which is why she craves attention even more, and her little actions to attract her attention can now be explained.

Moreover, it's probably because Murasaki no Miya subconsciously believes that only by being obedient can one receive rewards and benefits, which is why she listens to me so obediently.

While this did make it easier for Akira Kuroba to 'manipulate' Murasaki, exploiting such 'childhood trauma' also carries risks.

If even such a trivial reward cannot satisfy her, she might turn to the dark side.

"Pat your head..."

Kuroba Akira had touched the class president's head before, and at the time he wondered what it would feel like to touch Murasaki no Miyako's black hair. He didn't expect to have the opportunity to compare so soon.

"Okay, if that makes you happy."

Kuroba Akira placed his hand on her head and gently stroked her hair, moving from the top of her head down to her back.

"Um……"

Murasaki no Miyako closed her eyes, fully enjoying the reward she had earned through her own efforts.

She focused all her attention on the hand that touched her hair, letting her body remember the wonderful sensation it brought.

Unlike the stimulating leg and foot massage, being touched on the head... makes me feel very safe and secure.

I wish things could stay like this forever...

However, the head pat was like the captivating opening of a novel, making Murasaki no Miyako unable to help but look forward to what would happen next.

It would be even better if I could be hugged...

Or you can hold him yourself...

I want to rest my head on his shoulder...

I wanted to rub my cheek against his chest...

I want to press my body against it too...

I want closer contact...

Some thoughts, once they take root, can no longer be suppressed; even if you try to hold them back, they will keep recurring and lingering.

I want to...I want to hug him so much...!

I want to... kiss you...!

Well……!

Murasaki no Miyako felt ashamed of these impulsive thoughts, but she could no longer deceive herself.

She knew what it was.

I know I shouldn't... but I can't help it.

what to do……

After getting to know a wise ruler...

I seem to be getting more and more greedy...

The girl's desires were swelling wildly.

Age-appropriate erotic fantasies surfaced like bubbles from the depths of her mind, bursting one by one and turning the entire head of Shion Murasomiya pink.

She knew what it was.

Because she grew up watching her mother fall in love repeatedly, she was very clear about the true nature of this impulse.

That was something she used to hate the most, something she couldn't understand the most, something she used as a negative example in life, something she wanted to stay away from as much as possible.

But... she couldn't control herself anymore; she had completely understood.

The box that sealed away the girl's heart no longer has a single lock.

The one who broke the lock on the heart was not Akira Kuroba, but herself.

She knew what it was.

She could no longer see anyone else but him... This distortion of perception stemmed from love.

To receive his gaze is like receiving the whole world... The emotions that erupt are called love.

Mom...it seems we really are mother and daughter.

Turns out I'm a hopeless romantic at heart.

Chapter 103 The feel of long, straight black hair is also great.

However, now, Shion Murasakinomiya can only hide this awakened love again, not daring to reveal even the slightest bit of it.

Because she knew that Kuroba Akira didn't like her.

He didn't cooperate with me because he liked me, or even because he was attracted to my looks; he simply recognized my talent... Although that alone was enough to make Murasaki Palace grin like an idiot.

But she knew very well that there was no romantic element involved.