Tokyo Sound

In the lazy campus after school, white clouds set off the warm yellow sunset, and the halo filled the forest path leading to the library.

A petite girl was holding a book in her arms. Her school uniform jacket was a little too big, with the sleeves going past her fingertips. She stood there timidly, her face flushed with a sweet blush mixed with the sunset.

She lowered her head slightly and shyly hid half of her face behind the book.

When I opened my mouth softly, everything changed.

If you are a listener who grows flowers, you will think of many things at this moment.

The green and lazy Japanese campus was cut to the towering red palace walls and the Golden Throne Hall. The school girl also changed. As she spoke, she immediately took off her cute clothes and put on a black and purple official robe, just like a red-lipped and white-toothed governor Cao from the East Factory who wanted you to die without a complete corpse.

The football captain, who is versatile in sports and has a simple personality, was also shocked by this sudden change. Hidaka Rina covered her mouth tightly with both hands. Her many years of experience as a child star enabled her to control her facial expression.

But the staff outside had already started to laugh wildly.

At this point, Yin Ze no longer hesitated and simply gave up.

The boy hummed a perfect nasal cry and forced his throat to sound aggrieved.

"Senior, what are you laughing at? Today, today I mustered up the courage to put on makeup and dress up to come see you."

"Yeah, yes, yes, today's Taki-chan is much cuter than before." The girl covered her face, unable to bear to look at the boy who was shyly poking the corner of her mouth with his finger, and forced to continue.

"Oh, really? Is it really cute?"

"Ok!"

"Well, then don't look away...just look at me carefully, because I want you to see me in your eyes."

"puff--"

"Hey, um, senior, where will you be admitted to in college?"

“Ha, I haven’t thought about that yet.”

"Really? If that's the case, I'd like to know the answer. Please let me know when you've figured it out."

"Why, why?"

"Because I want to continue to be in the same city with my senior."

"Aren't you only in the second year of junior high school, Taki-chan? It's too far away to think about college."

“It has nothing to do with age!”

"what?"

"Who you like and who you want to be with have nothing to do with age. Yes, that's it. Hey, Hidaka-senpai, what I want to see most is your sunny and cheerful side."

"I suddenly remembered that I want to apply to the University of Tokyo."

"Really? It's Todai. I see. But before that, I also have something, no, a willful request."

"what is it then?"

"This is a request of a lifetime. Senior, can you...date me?"

"Yeah, okay—Puchi! Hehehahaha!"

Hidaka Rina couldn't hold back in the end, and her whole body was shaking with laughter.

Dong, dong, dong. The sound of a bell ringing came from the headphones.

"Okay! That's all for the mini-theater segment!" Yin Ze immediately recovered his full-strength voice and concluded coldly.

Chapter 15 What is your dream?

There is a cheerful atmosphere both inside and outside the glass room.

"The introverted girl who admires her senior finally mustered up the courage to confess her love and succeeded. I'm really happy about it." Hidaka Rina wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with her fingers.

"It's just so-so." The literary girl across the table who had successfully confessed her love was not excited at all, but had a gloomy face.

"I always feel that you are very indifferent to this kind of thing, even though you are still a college student." The girl complained.

"People place too much emphasis on love." The mature man hummed, "Family, career, ideals, exploration, knowledge, thinking... There are so many meaningful things and scenery in life. But the biggest worry for many people is that she/he doesn't love me. What a waste."

"What are you talking about? Doesn't Takizawa-kun want to have an unforgettable love?" the female middle school student asked back with a look of disbelief.

"I used to think about it... For example, I could look at her back openly during class. Her slender neck was flawless white, and I would pretend to take notes while watching her hair ripple in the breeze from the window."

Yin Ze paused for a few seconds, raised his eyes, and spoke with a little seriousness.

"At that time, I always thought about doing something for her, handing her homework, buying her snacks, cleaning the blackboard together, watching TV dramas and variety shows based on her interests, and learning about knowledge outside of my field. In short, I felt happy and fulfilled as long as I could talk to her, make eye contact, and laugh about the same topic."

As he spoke, he sighed again.

"But this yearning has only remained in the classrooms and corridors of my memory. I no longer have that kind of mood and expectation."

Every little boy has various dreams before he becomes an adult. Maybe he wants to be Ultraman, a knight, a scientist, an astronaut, an artist or a performer.

There are very few children whose childhood dream is to buy an apartment with an elevator and pay off the mortgage for 20 years, right?

In the past, he was also the guy who was immersed in the sad love novels in newspapers and magazines during Chinese class. His daily Penguin signatures and status updates were all sad and sorrowful.

I would also take selfies when I was lost in thought and crying. In the camera, my eyes were blurry, my eyelashes were wet with tears, and my hair was messy, and I would add a sentence from my heart - You are not the one who made me cry.

In fact, when you feel like committing suicide when you see your dark history during adolescence, you have grown up.

What's more, even those melodramas filled with car accidents, amnesia, beating children abroad, and domineering presidents dancing with white lotus girls, one thing will be mentioned more or less.

Right.

The cruelty of reality lies in the fact that such tragic examples can be found everywhere.

Haven’t you seen that even in the artificially created fantasy world, the extra knight brother with extraordinary talents counterattacks the common people and still has nothing.

"The value of youth lies in the fact that, at that stage, even the ignorant troubles are shining and worth recollecting." Yin Ze said with deep conviction, "Hidaka-san should also cherish this period of time, and don't be too tired and miss the scenery along the way."

Hidaka Rina suddenly heard these sincere and serious words, and her mentality was not able to change for a while.

Some doubts and surprises arose in my heart.

Although she is young, she has a lot of work experience. She has been to many scenes and communicated with the staff in front of and behind the scenes. The stage is built for acting, and the drama is supported by a carefully conceived plot. Every character is like a gear, existing for the play, or born because of the play.

Even if the broadcast is not on camera and there is only verbal communication, it is actually a different kind of stage. Since it is a play, it should be mostly in business mode.

Although the boy was also polite, it didn't feel like he was doing a show, but rather a genuine chat, and even with a bit of sincerity and authenticity.

Just like the passerby who happens to sit next to you on the train, and you are forced to strike up a conversation due to the situation, so you greet each other politely and exchange your feelings.

But as an actor, when working, the truth is something that should be carefully concealed.

"Next, I will bring you the latest news about the original work. The 17th volume will be released at the beginning of next month. After quelling the rebellion of the kingdom, Her Highness Panisse finally ascended the throne. However, facing the country that has been shattered and in turmoil and war, where will she go? At the same time, the Magic Mirror Gate was broken, and the Red Flame Sword Master died heroically in battle, giving the continent a glimmer of respite. Can people resist the dark wave?"

"All of this will be revealed in the 17th volume of Dark Reincarnation Fantasy: Raging Waves, which is available in all major bookstores. You can also participate in the official Twitter lucky draw and forward the message for a chance to win special rewards."

After reciting the last advertisement, Hidaka Rina took a few sips of the water. Her smooth black ponytail swayed gently with her movements. She stared at the guy sitting in front of her with his arms folded.

"Ah, happy times always pass quickly, and the first time is about to end in the blink of an eye."

"Ah."

"So cold, it's only the last few minutes, you can't let us down, cheer up quickly."

"Yeah!" the man repeated, only louder.

"I feel like I did pretty well this time. I was a little worried when I first started, but nothing unexpected happened. It went smoothly, all thanks to Takizawa-kun's cooperation." Hidaka Rina chuckled, finally put down the manuscript, propped up her head with her hands and asked, "Did you have fun today? I'm pretty happy myself."

"This is a rare experience that can be used next time." Yin Ze said in a deep tone.

"Oh, are you the type who prefers experience?"

"I am a person who thinks in his head."

"So, Takizawa-kun, do you want to come next time?" asked Hidaka Rina.

"As a minor character... I think my value should be squeezed out of me, right?"

"No, no, no, it's about my own wishes."

"If there's a chance, then come on." Yin Ze nodded and said a few polite words, "Speaking of which, Hidaka-san's skills in controlling the situation and grasping the topic are quite good. I think it would be no problem for him to develop into a host."

"Really? I'm happy to be evaluated like this." The girl clapped her hands gently with a pleasant smile.

"So the subsequent broadcasts will surely be stable and interesting. I will find time to listen to them. Come on."

"Well, I accept this enthusiasm and encouragement, and I will put it into the next time."

The girl breathed a sigh of relief.

"Well, let's stop here. You'll be accompanied here by Hidaka Rina and—"

"Takizawa Satoru." The man responded cooperatively.

Then the two of them synchronized the beat slightly, and then spoke loudly in unison.

“Thank you for listening, see you next time!”

“Thank you for listening, see you next time!”

The ending background music came from the headphones. The staff also raised their thumbs up for watching them for so long.

"Thank you for your hard work." The producer pushed the door open.

The two of them also echoed.

"This is a rare opportunity, let's take a photo together, or how about we pose together holding this original work?"

It was talking about the latest volume 17, the cover of which was a chaotic battle scene with smoke and flames. The destined male protagonist was looking ahead, his black cloak dancing like black wings.

Hidaka Rina and Yin Ze took the novel. It was not a very big item and could be easily held in one hand.

It would be a bit strange for each of them to hold their own, and the composition would not be good in the photo, so the two of them discussed and decided to just stand side by side, holding the book in the middle. It was like a pair receiving an award and sharing the certificate.

"Smile...Okay, adjust and take a few more shots. Um, Takizawa-kun, don't be so stiff with your expression."

As expected of a former child star, Hidaka-san is very comfortable and natural in front of the camera, and his smile is a professional smile that has been practiced for a long time.

In comparison, Yin Ze, who was originally quick-witted and eloquent, suddenly couldn't smile anymore. The arc of his deliberately raised mouth corners was stiff and strange, and there was even a hint of weirdness from Arkham House.

Hidaka Rina glanced at the smiling face of the person next to her that seemed to be drawn crookedly, and for some reason she couldn't help but chuckle.

The producer frowned, thought for a few seconds, and then said "OK" in a vague way.

As expected, the two people who had relaxed looked at each other subconsciously, and their expressions immediately returned to normal.

The producer opened his eyes, raised his hand like a flash of wind and clicked the shutter a few times.

In the camera, the girl in the sailor suit looked up with a smile, while the boy in clean casual clothes lowered his head and smiled bitterly. The scene was one of harmony and friendship.

It’s rare to see such natural work photos. The producer nodded with great satisfaction.

"Thank you for troubling me today." Hidaka Rina bowed slightly, "I even asked you to help me with a math problem."

"It's just a small matter. I hope we have the opportunity to cooperate in the future." Yin Ze waved his hand.

"Yeah, I thought so too. Takizawa-kun is such an interesting person." The girl, whose height was only up to his shoulders, said suddenly.

"Haha, that's it. I'll take the subway back."

"Then I'll pack my bag too. Which line are you taking, Takizawa-kun?"

"Hanzomon."

"Me too, shall we go together?"

"Ah? Uh, that's fine."

As an outstanding adult, it seems that it is his duty to send off his underage junior senior, both from a social and moral perspective and from a workplace perspective.

I just feel like I've been sending students like this a lot recently...

Yin Ze thought as he looked at the girl packing her pencil case and exercise books.

Chapter 16 Drivers Don’t Need Women

A unique feature of the undergraduate education at the University of Tokyo is that there is no major in the first two years. Students first focus on basic course education and then are selected into various departments.

Therefore, perhaps some law students who have lost their emotions may return to the humanistic embrace of thought and philosophy, or they may switch to science and engineering because they feel that studying mechanics and independently developing mobile suits is more realistic than studying ancient Chinese.

Therefore, theoretically speaking, one does not have to pass the Science III exam to enter the prestigious medical school... Although the pass rate for this type of admission is extremely worrying, estimated to be less than 1%, which is almost non-existent, there is always a group of conceited and stubborn students who die one after another.

The peaceful Yin Ze has already planned to just get good grades and wait for graduation.