I am a voice actor, not your emotional support

"Did you always have love letters filling up your shoe cabinets when you were in high school, and were you often confessed to by girls?"

Toru Uehara was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect to answer this question in front of so many voice actors.

"Forehead……"

"It's okay if you don't feel comfortable saying it."

"Yeah, there are quite a lot."

"Good good."

"Then it's you."

Another voice came from the microphone, obviously the voice of the slightly fat man.

Toru Uehara was still a little confused at this time.

Just me?

I auditioned for Hayama, so now they've decided to let me voice Hikigaya Hachiman?

This situation is similar to what Reina Ueda mentioned to me last time. It seems that this kind of situation does exist in the industry, and I have encountered it.

Uehara Toru's mood was a bit complicated. He was not particularly happy, but rather confused. When the other voice actors heard the results, they did not show too much disappointment, but seemed relieved. Some even spontaneously applauded Uehara Toru and recognized his performance.

Nana Toyama also secretly joined in the applause, while carefully observing Toru Uehara, worried that he would be angry because of her previous laughter.

After the audition, Toru Uehara was called backstage to have a face-to-face conversation with the director and the original author Watari Watari.

It turns out that the slightly plump man just now was Wataru.

Wataru looked Uehara Toru up and down, and finally sighed and said, "I have to say, you are not completely different from the Hikigaya Hachiman I imagined, but at least you are very different."

Uehara Toru was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to respond.

The supervisor next to him smiled and said, "But your dubbing performance is really great. I am very happy to see that you are so devoted to the work. I am very surprised and satisfied that you can memorize the entire script."

"As for why we finally decided to choose you, are you curious about the reason?"

"I'm indeed curious..." Toru Uehara had not actually thought about striving for this role, but he did not expect to get it so unexpectedly.

“The answer is actually very simple. First, we are impressed by your professional attitude. Second, your voice is very suitable.

third……"

At this time, Wataru smiled and said, "This is a little fun between me and the supervisor."

"We were laughing just now, not at you, but because we thought it was interesting to see a handsome guy like you dubbing a stuffy middle school boy."

"That's why we chose you in the end."

"..."

"Okay, Mr. Wataru, if you have any other points about the character of Hikigaya, please communicate with him."

Volume 1: Chapter 74: The Rainbow Brought by Nana Toyama (Two in One)

After saying goodbye to the director and Wataru, as soon as Toru Uehara stepped out of the backstage, he caught a glimpse of Nana Toyama sitting in the corner seat, who was sitting upright like an elementary school student.

She looked nervous and well-behaved, not like an adult at all, but more like a child.

Among the many children Toru Uehara has ever met, Nana Toyama's childishness is enough to rank among the top.

When she saw Toru Uehara appear, a hint of joy flashed across Nana Toyama's face, but then her cheeks flushed, like blooming peach blossoms, as if she had a thousand words to say, but didn't know where to start.

Toru Uehara was not impatient. He stood there quietly, looking at her with soft eyes.

Nana Touyama dared to look him in the eye at first, but as time went by, her cheeks became redder and redder, and she finally couldn't help but blurt out: "You, you should say something!"

Uehara Toru smiled slightly and said softly: "I thought you wanted to say something to me."

"I do have something to say...but..."

"Ah... Mr. Uehara, have you recognized me a long time ago and are just teasing me?" There was a hint of anxiety in Toyama Nana's tone, and her cheeks puffed up involuntarily as if two small balls were stuffed in them.

Uehara Toru pondered for a while, then replied: "I'm sorry, I really didn't recognize you at the time. I didn't expect you to be in the same industry, and I didn't expect you to be 24 years old."

“Is that so…” Nana Toyama was a little confused, not sure whether this was a compliment or sarcasm, but she felt that she was actually quite happy.

Seeing her reaction, Toru Uehara couldn't help but laugh again. Her innocence was indeed adorable.

Just now, when he was dubbing Yuigahama Yui, Toru Uehara was amused by her innocence.

Seeing Toru Uehara laughing again, Nana Toyama gradually relaxed.

She had been afraid to face him before because she was worried about being killed, but now it seems that this problem is not that serious.

"By the way, Uehara-san."

"Ok?"

"Senior Zaojian is waiting for us outside. She asked me to ask you if you want to go to a nearby cafe later?"

Toru Uehara's eyes sparkled with excitement. This was another good opportunity to learn from his predecessors.

What's more, this senior's dubbing method is similar to his, and they have a lot of topics to discuss together.

"Okay, I'll go right away."

"Thank you."

Nana Toyama watched him walk out in a hurry, even walking past her as if he didn't notice her at all. She couldn't help but pout slightly and followed him.

Hayami-senpai also invited me!

Although she was treated like a child, Nana Toyama was not actually very angry.

She did not pursue superficial maturity, but as time went by, she became more and more sensitive to her age. Facing her upcoming 25th birthday, she felt a little worried.

For Nana Toyama, who is about to turn 25, love has not yet left a mark in her life, and marriage is even a distant dream. Her career has not yet reached its peak, and it can even be said that she has not even completed half of her journey.

Time, like a wild horse, has flown by silently since she entered society and devoted herself to busy work, making it almost impossible to feel its footsteps. It seems that time has slipped away quietly without doing anything.

Facing an unknown future, she has only one simple wish - she hopes her family can understand her and not push her to make any decisions she is not ready for in the days ahead.

-

In the cafe, Mizuno Qi considered that she needed a good rest at night, so she did not choose coffee, but ordered a glass of refreshing lemonade and an easy-to-eat dessert - caramel pudding.

On the other hand, Sakura Ayane was enjoying the cake without any concern. Her appetite was far different from that of Mizuno Inori.

Mizuno Inori couldn't help but envy Sakura Ayane's carefree personality. It seemed that she didn't need to worry about managing her body and could only focus on her work.

"By the way, Qi, what question did you want to ask me just now?" asked Sakura Ayane.

"Well... I just want to ask how you and him became friends. Was it because you chatted a little more during work?" Mizuno Qi asked curiously.

Sakura Ayane replied, "Of course it's not just that. Although I talked to him a lot during the previous broadcast, I always felt that we didn't really become friends."

"The opportunity that really changed our relationship, I think, was the experience of watching him sketching."

"Sketch?" Mizuno Qi seemed a little surprised.

“Yes, he is not only a voice actor, he also has other side jobs. He works as a painting teacher in an institution, and his painting level is very high.”

Sakura Ayane suddenly paused here because she thought of the painting she had given to Uehara Toru before. It seemed that the painting had originally belonged to him, and now it had been returned to its original owner.

Mizuno Inori: “Painting…”

Sakura Ayane took another bite of cake, the corners of her mouth slightly raised: "Then there was the dubbing for "Firefly Forest". I didn't expect that he would be the voice actor of the male lead."

"In short, it's all just coincidence."

"Through these two work opportunities, he seemed to think I was quite attractive and started to talk to me. In the end, we naturally became friends."

Sakura Ayane suddenly started to brag when she said this.

Anyway, Mizuno Inori wouldn't know the specific process, so it wouldn't be a big deal to praise herself a little.

When Mizuno Inori heard Sakura Ayane's exaggerated words, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

If she had not had some contact with Toru Uehara and knew what kind of person he was, she might have really believed it.

That person is so cold, would he take the initiative to talk to you?

It seems that Sakura Ayane is still the same as before, accustomed to taking the preferential treatment of others for granted.

Although she was somewhat dissatisfied, Mizuno Inori still kept a smile on her face. She said softly: "Ayane, you are still the same as before, so popular wherever you go."

Sakura Ayane smiled softly and answered modestly: "No, no, if I was really that popular, I would have friends all over the world. But now, I only have a few friends."

"How about you, Qi, how is your work lately? Are you very tired?"

Mizuno Qi was slightly startled, realizing that this was a good opportunity to talk. She was silent for a while, wondering whether she should continue to dwell on her troubles.

If you want to become friends with Toru Uehara, it seems that you can't avoid Sakura Ayane at this stage.

Then, why not start from my own troubles and see if she will take the initiative to introduce me to Toru Uehara?

Toru Uehara has already dubbed several major characters, so whether he is still valuable to him in terms of acting guidance is also a question that needs to be considered.

Suddenly, a crisp sound of wind chimes accompanied by the waiter's warm welcome sounded at the door, breaking the silence in the room. Mizuno Qi keenly caught the surprise that flashed across the face of Sakura Ayane who was sitting opposite.

"What's wrong, Ayane?"

"Uehara, Senior Hayami is here, and Toyama Nana is here too." Sakura Ayane quickly recognized the three people who came in and reported to Mizuno Inori in a low voice.

"Uehara?"

"Interesting, why does he start to get in touch with more and more female voice actors?" Sakura Ayane's mood was complicated and difficult to express. She felt an elusive wave rippling in her heart.

She once confidently believed that although Toru Uehara was outstanding in appearance and popular, among the many female voice actors, she was the only one who could establish a deep friendship with him.

In her interactions with Toru Uehara, she was always immersed in a special joy, intoxicated by the feeling of being treated specially and uniquely.

She liked that subtle connection, as if she and Toru Uehara had a tacit understanding that no one else could touch.

But now...

Mizuno Inori followed Sakura Ayane's gaze and saw that Uehara Toru and the other two found a seat that was right in their sight and slowly sat down.

To be honest, when Mizuno Inori saw Hayami Saori appear, she couldn't help feeling a little lost.

Given his crazy acting skills, if more talented actors emerge now, his value will only get lower and lower.

It would be fine if Toru Uehara was interested in additional careers such as singer.

But on the path of voice acting, Mizuno Inori is actually just a newcomer who has just stepped into the ranks of top voice actors. Her words may not be very convincing, and in terms of gold content, they may not be as good as Sakura Ayane in front of her.

Mizuno Inori noticed that Sakura Ayane's eyes were fixed on Uehara Toru. She suddenly realized something, a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she asked softly, "Ayane."

"Hmm?" Although Sakura Ayane responded, her eyes still did not leave Uehara Toru.

Mizuno Qi said calmly: "I remember you told me before that you have no interest in men, right?"

Sakura Ayane came back to her senses and said, "Ah, I did say that. It's almost the same now. What's wrong?"

Mizuno Inori: "Then why are you paying so much attention to him now?"

"Are you interested in him?"

This time, Mizuno Inori adopted a bold strategy: "If you want to get in touch with him further, I might be able to help you make a connection. After all, he and I are from the same agency."

This seems to be a psychological game.

But in fact, Mizuno Inori's move was just a bomb.

She wasn't anything special to Uehara Toru, but she still said that.

Her goal was to outwardly outshine Sakura Ayane, and then perhaps other opportunities would arise that would allow her to become friends with Uehara Toru.

Sakura Ayane couldn't help laughing when she heard what Mizuno Inori said, with a hint of confusion in her eyes: "How is it possible? Well, if his personality is not like this, then maybe there is a possibility."

"Okay, let's not talk about him anymore. Let's talk about your work. I'm worried about you. You look so thin now." There was a hint of concern in Sakura Ayane's words.

Mizuno Inori looked at Sakura Ayane reluctantly looking away, and her words sounded a little insincere, which made Mizuno Inori determined not to reveal any of her true situation to Sakura Ayane.

"No, I'm fine. Although I'm busy with work, it can also be said to be a funded trip. It's not as hard as I imagined." Mizuno Qi answered lightly.

Sakura Ayane asked curiously, "Oh? Really? Where did you travel?"

"went……"

The conversation between Mizuno Inori and Sakura Ayane is in full swing here.

At the same time, Toru Uehara's side was equally lively.