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

"So, I hope that you, Xia Jun, and I... no, we, will participate in the campus singing competition together..."

Her bare feet wrapped in black silk stockings wrapped around Xia Fan's calves without warning, swaying upwards...

"During this competition, please get to know us better, recognize us more, more, more, more..."

Waves like the sea hit his arms heavily, and a warm and hot little snake attacked Xia Fan's ears.

"Perhaps, one day, with your approval, we can merge together again and return to the 'original Horie Tsubasa'."

The crazy and charming words of "Kurokawa Tsubasa" set off a tingling sensation like a tornado in his mind.

"Understood...I'll help."

Xia Fan answered seriously, trying hard to suppress the numbing feeling that spread from his brain to his scalp and then to his entire body.

"Hee, Xia Jun, you are still as gentle as ever to everyone."

"It's just this gentleness that makes people love and hate it..."

Reluctantly, he launched a final attack on Xia Fan, then Kurokawa Tsubasa put his glasses back on with a sweet smile.

"……what!"

The next second, her little face turned as red as a peach, and she fell back into the seat, covering her mouth tightly and letting out a suppressed scream.

"Sorry, I...it wasn't me who did it, it was all Kurokawa..."

Horie Tsubasa, whose personality has returned, bent down with his hands covering his face, tears falling from between his fingers.

"Don't worry about it. Whether it's Kurokawa Tsubasa or you, to me, they are the same person, just with different temperaments at different times."

Xia Fan gently stroked her back and comforted her.

"Captain Horie, what happened to her?"

On the other side, Hoshina Hanami noticed something unusual and asked with concern.

"It's okay, she was just moved by the plot."

Xia Fan smiled awkwardly and laughed.

"Well, it's certainly not been easy for Tojiro and the Cursed Samurai along the way... As a voice actor, Captain Horie must have deeper feelings..."

Hoshina Hanami, who was also moved by the plot and had tears in her eyes, nodded in understanding.

"I understand. The reason for becoming stronger. Take me with you and move forward!!!"

At the same time, Kurokawa Tsubasa's roar went from extremely weak to extremely strong, and it pierced the sky, resounding throughout the entire screening room.

"Here it comes, Xia-kun's song... The singer, judging by the voice, is... Miss Horie?!"

This shocking prelude made Hoshina Hanami cover her mouth in surprise.

Chapter 62: Red Lotus Dawn

2024-07-13

The singing of "Red Lotus" opened the curtain of the final battle.

"No matter how many times, we will stand up until dawn, until the moment our breath stops completely!"

The Curse-Destroying Warriors fought a bloody battle all night and killed the terrible cursed spirits one by one at the cost of sacrificing most of their companions.

Finally, as dawn was approaching, Tojiro led the protagonists and forced the lonely Queen of Curses to the center of the street.

"Intoxicated by the muddy revolving lantern."

"A strong heart, trembling hands, trying to grab something, that's all."

"The breath of the night, looking down upon the sky, the only thing you can change is yourself, that's all."

"I understand. The reason for becoming stronger. Take me with you and move forward!!!"

"Whether it's a dream that can't be erased or the present that can't be stopped, if I can become stronger for someone, I'll be grateful even if it means sadness."

"I was struck by the world and learned the meaning of defeat. Red lotus, bloom! Illuminate your destiny!!!"

Kurokawa Tsubasa's wild voice brings out the increasingly strong rhythm of the main song, and Tojiro and his friends also transform into a pack of wolves besieging a lion.

They dragged their incomplete bodies, their throbbing hearts that could stop at any time, and their shattered lungs, and used all they had learned in their lives on the Curse Queen.

Even if I can only slightly weaken the enemy's strength, as long as I can provide a glimmer of hope for my companions, I will have no regrets even if I die.

"The noise of lightning pierces my ears, and my confused heart is filled with tenderness. I cannot protect everything, even though I know it very well."

"Good and evil intertwine beneath the surface, and obvious hypocrisy is punished by God."

"Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why, tell me... I don't need you!"

"More beautiful than a flower that is born beautiful is the one that blooms despite challenges."

"If the real me were to appear before you, I would cross this thorny road that is paved with arrogance and unreasonableness!"

As the battle became more brutal and intense, Kurokawa Tsubasa's singing voice rose from low to high, cutting through the sky, singing a high-pitched and ethereal elegy.

The tempo of the song became faster and faster, and the speech became more and more passionate, like a Gatling bullet in the fierce battle, hitting the hearts of the audience fiercely!

Finally, at the critical moment, Tojiro comprehended the "Fire Curse Seal" and, following the scars left by the predecessors, inflicted decisive damage to the Queen of Curses!

For thousands of years, the Queen of Curse Spirits, who had never been defeated, chose to escape for the first time when faced with stubborn warriors and the approaching dawn that would destroy the Curse Spirits!

The seriously injured and dying Toujiro did not give up. Instead, he burned his life and tried his best to catch up. He raised the remaining blade in his hand and nailed the Curse Queen to the wall...

"The dream that was easily trampled upon and failed to be protected took root in the heart of Guren."

"Living here, unknown to the world, with an illusory and withered ending."

"The heartless destruction, the sad wind blowing. Whose shadow is laughing, who's crying."

"Everyone is praying for happiness, whether it's a dream that can't be erased or a present that can't be stopped."

"If I can become stronger for someone, I will be grateful even if I am sad."

"I have been beaten by the world and learned the meaning of defeat. Red lotus, bloom! Illuminate your destiny!"

The entire cinema was so quiet that not even the sound of breathing could be heard. The only sound was Kurokawa Tsubasa's desperate but unyielding singing.

The extremely intense theme song and the increasingly escalating plot make the audience's emotions rise and fall rapidly as if they were on a roller coaster, and the blood in their bodies burns along with Tojiro who fights desperately!

Even though his body was tattered and his breathing and heartbeat were taken away bit by bit, Tojiro's stiff and cold body still did not retreat an inch, holding the Curse Queen tightly...

Until dawn comes.

The Queen of Curses turned into dust under the sunshine that saved all living beings.

"All living things will die without exception, but will is eternal and immortal. Will will be passed down and will never be destroyed!"

"Tojiro, don't leave me alone. Inherit my love and become the ultimate immortal and strongest cursed spirit!"

However, at the last moment before her soul was about to be scattered, the Queen of Curses actually injected the remaining power into Tojiro's body, transforming him into the ultimate "Curse Spirit".

Tojiro, who became the ultimate cursed spirit, regained his sanity with the support of everyone's faith.

He chose, took the ultimate secret medicine, and became human again.

To grow old and die with dignity as a human being.

The whole movie ends with the survivors gathering under a cherry tree named "Victory".

It wasn't until the lights came on and the credits began to play that the audience came to their senses and burst into thunderous applause that lasted five minutes!

"What's the name of that last song? It fits the plot so well!"

"The chorus is so intense and cool, and combined with the fighting scenes, I almost suffocated myself to death!"

"It's so exciting, so exciting, both the song and the plot are so exciting!"

"Damn it, tears, I can't stop crying!"

In the screening room, the audience who were reluctant to leave the show still sat in their seats, some were excited, some were crying, and they were talking about the show.

"Theme song: "Red Lotus""

"Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: Xia Fan"

「Singer: Kurokawa Tsubasa」

「Specially guest music director: Keizo Horie」

Soon, the rolling credits displayed relevant information about the theme song.

"Kurokawa Tsubasa is worthy of being the 'Queen of Variety'. She has such a wide range and penetrating power. She is so strong!"

"Wait, descend to earth? Could it be that the 'descending to earth' who wrote the lyrics and music for 'Sakura', was he also the one who wrote this song?!"

"Look, the music director is Keizo Horie..."

"That master who is known for being 'old-fashioned' actually 'condescended' to record the theme song for an animation film supervisor?"

"So, the song that descended to earth was qualified to invite Keizo Horie to supervise the recording. Who exactly is he..."

The attentive audience noticed the massive amount of information contained behind the curtain call and were shocked again.

"Xia Fan's Red Lotus, the complete version actually has such a passionate and unyielding power, yet it also contains such a poignant and sad emotion. It's really too strong..."

As the crowd walked into the cinema lobby, Hoshina Hanami was still immersed in the intense emotions of "Gurenge".

"Ms. Horie, you are amazing! You can present such a difficult song perfectly in terms of technique and emotion."

She clasped her hands in front of her chest, with traces of tears on her red face, and praised Horie Tsubasa sincerely.

"No, the amazing work is Xia Jun's. It was with his help that I recorded repeatedly and was able to catch up with the status of this version."

Horie Tsubasa wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with his fingers, shook his head modestly, and looked at Xia Fan who was walking in front of him...

Chapter 63 Everyone works hard

2024-07-13

"Cursed Blade is so good! I've decided, when I have more money and time, I'm going to buy the whole set of comics and read them again!"

Xia Fan, an "excellent student" who rarely has time to watch anime in his life, now has his eyes shining, his mind full of those cool sword moves in the movie.

"Producer Xia Fan, if you want comics, why bother buying them yourself? I'll have someone send a signed set over tomorrow..."

Tsuchiya Haruo walked out quickly from the other end of the passage and held Xia Fan's hands tightly.

"On behalf of all members of the Cursed Blade Production Committee, I would like to express my gratitude to you."

"Your song 'Red Lotus' can be said to have elevated the plot of the entire movie to a whole new level."

He had obviously just cried, and there was still mist on the inside of his glasses.

"Director Haruo, you're too polite. Gurenega and this movie are destined to meet. I just added fuel to the fire."

Xia Fan bowed sincerely in return.

"Haha, it's true that one never stops learning... The combination of music and animation can actually produce such a shocking power. It really opens my eyes."

Behind Tsuchiya Haruo, Keizo Horie, wearing a kimono, slowly walked out.

"Father... why are you here in the cinema to watch cartoons?"

Horie Tsubasa was slightly stunned.

"Although I don't usually watch anime, since I personally supervised the recording of this work and my daughter is singing it, I naturally want to come and experience it live..."

"After all, the audience's reaction is what truly reflects what 'art' looks like."

Keizo Horie put his hands behind his back, looking as if it was a matter of course.

"Then what about your promise to give an 'objective and fair evaluation'?"

Horie Tsubasa stood beside him and asked softly.

"Well, the song is good and the singing is good."

After thinking for a while, Keizo Horie still had a stern expression, but gave a very high evaluation.

"Father, you are still so dishonest."

Horie Tsubasa smiled mischievously, but tears flickered in his eyes.

"Hey, isn't this Director Haruo? He's here to watch the premiere in person. It seems like he doesn't have much confidence in the box office."