Tokyo Sound

"It's boring."

"By the way, I've already pre-ordered the special edition of Chuunibyou on the official website." Taneda Risa suddenly said seriously, "From the preview, you're switching from game art to animation production?"

"…The situation changed so quickly that even I can't say for sure." Master Yin frowned deeply. Looking back now, during that period of time, he was like a humble and beautiful butterfly that strayed into a spider web. Conservatively speaking, there were at least two or more chess players behind the scenes who were playing chess and planning in the air.

"Hey, it's all drawing anyway. For a master like you, it doesn't make much difference what you do." Risa Taneda praised.

"Of course." Yin Ze was not modest, but smiled and accepted the objective facts as a matter of course. Now he can climb the peak of aesthetics to his heart's content, which is a rare thing that makes him feel happy. "What about you, how are you?"

"What do you mean specifically?" Risa Taneda was stunned.

"Are you still practicing privately, like speed painting or something like that?" Yin Ze asked warmly.

"Well, well, I still appreciate great works and watch painting videos from time to time." Risa Taneda said lacking confidence.

As the saying goes, when one lies in bed, his painting skills improve in his mind.

"You're a bit lazy." Yin Ze couldn't help but advise softly, "You should write occasionally. Even if it's not a job to make a living, it's a beautiful thing that can accompany you for the rest of your life. When the weather is fine and the flowers are blooming, go out and sketch. That's how life should be."

"Then did you go out with your drawing board and paint?" Taneda Risa raised her eyebrows and asked, "I'm afraid it's been several years since you touched a real paintbrush and patiently mixed paint, right?"

"What are you talking about? I'm an artist in the field of digital CG." Yin Ze waved his hand. "In the information age... Ctrl+U is also used to adjust colors. It's not far from the right path."

"Do you still remember my graduation works?" Taneda Risa thought for a moment and asked, "Those are the ones that are very wide and large and are still on display in the art museum."

"Of course I remember." Yin Ze nodded, "What's wrong?"

"I'm very skeptical at the moment. If you use traditional tools to paint, you might not be as good as me." Taneda Risa snorted, "Without layers and convenient software functions, can you still maintain this ease?"

"Hahaha...you are really funny and really naive."

Master Yin had been so virtuous for so long that it took him some time to realize that this was a provocation, and he smiled kindly. Since the day he entered the corridor of life, he had understood the essence of the classics, and his magical skills were complete, making him a master.

From this we can see that Miss Taneda has not yet been able to sublimate the seven deadly sins, and is still trapped and driven by the curse.

"I've known for a long time that the art industry in Japan is highly competitive. Three-year-olds can draw Doraemon. I'm really curious about the level of students in general art universities." Yin Ze said in a teacher's tone, "Meeting is fate, and we are also friends. How about this, I'll give you some guidance some time."

"I don't really like digital tools. Traditional tools are more charming." Risa Taneda shook her head and refused.

"It's all up to you. You can even let me use the charcoal from the earthen stove to draw a black dragon on the ground." Yin Ze said.

"Then let's make an appointment and find a place to sketch. I have all the tools and materials." Risa Taneda raised her chin, with a smile in her eyes and between her brows.

"No problem." Yin Ze made an OK gesture with his hand.

"Okay." Risa Taneda clenched her fist, looking full of fighting spirit.

Does the other party really want to compete with me?

It is true that newborn calves are not afraid of tigers.

Alas, if it were a martial arts novel, this would be the ultimate adventure where Linghu Chong meets Feng Qingyang and is taught the Dugu Nine Swords.

The man thought proudly, I am too kind-hearted.

"By the way, how is your work going recently?" Yin Ze then remembered to ask about his job.

"It's OK." Risa Taneda said, "At first, the agency positioned me as an announcer, but wasn't the performance of Hyouka very good before... Many people didn't believe that I could easily get the leading role with a blank resume. Now I have more opportunities to audition for animations. I also participated in the game, that is, the Kantai Daisou."

"If this is the case, then I'll go back and do some major construction." Yin Ze pondered.

"Do you have a hobby of collecting ships dubbed by your friends?" Risa Taneda was stunned for a moment, then showed a puzzled look.

"No, because it's a new ship, it might be stronger." Yin Ze said in a deep voice, "Also, Producer Tanaka has let himself go recently, and the event levels are getting more and more brutal. I need more fleet combinations."

"?"

"Come to think of it, um." Yin Ze suddenly remembered something, scratched his head, and lowered his voice as if he was doing something sneaky, "That's it..."

"Just say whatever you want to say, why are you being so shy?" Risa Taneda urged.

"Well, this should be disclosed. There is no confidential information." Yin Ze whispered quietly, "This is priority information. If you are short of auditions recently, you can pay attention to the news of Kyoto Animation's new work. Preparations have been made in advance. The original work is called..."

"Oh oh - you are not honest, you leaked inside information." Risa Taneda suddenly showed an expression of sudden enlightenment, and started pointing and talking, just like she found out that her classmate is the female monitor in elementary school who loves to tell tales.

"Keep your voice down." Yin Ze said quickly, "Listen to me first, the original work is called-"

"'Beyond the Boundary', right?" Risa Taneda replied abruptly.

The man seemed to be suspended.

"Haha, look at you."

Risa Taneda covered her mouth with her hands and chuckled, then whispered in a low voice, imitating the other person's previous whispering posture.

"Director Takemoto has already sent me a message about this matter, saying that our previous cooperation went very well and he wants me to give it a try this time as well. Besides, other studio accounts have already sent out pre-cooperation messages, and you are still being so sneaky."

"..."

Someone cast a resentful look at the girl who was still laughing.

"Are you angry?" Risa Taneda blinked, moved closer and asked in a low voice.

"I am heartbroken." Yin Ze said arrogantly.

"Then I'll find needle and thread to sew it for you." Risa Taneda lowered her head and rummaged through the small bag.

"Go away. Give me back the mineral water." Yin Ze said with disdain.

“But I’ve already drunk it.”

"Why don't you buy a new bottle?"

"Okay, okay, oops~"

The two of them were talking in low voices and preparing to leave.

When I turned around, I found that there were several shoppers behind me, either hiding or secretly looking at me.

Suddenly, my eyes met those of the crowd whose disguise ability was questionable, and the atmosphere became inexplicably awkward.

A few seconds later.

"...This is not the last one." The man was keenly aware of the utilitarian gazes of the crowd, so he quickly raised the Type-Moon art book in his hand and said, "Don't worry, there are more in stock later!"

“?” Risa Taneda.

"Well, um, excuse me, are you Mr. Takizawa Satoru?"

A boy who looked like a high school student and was carrying a small backpack timidly raised his hand and asked.

"I really like the works you star in. Excuse me, can I take a photo with you?"

"Oh, so that's the case. It seems that you are an old fan, and you have very good eyesight, you can recognize me." The man was very surprised.

"No, no, you can tell if you look at it more..." the high school student said politely, "You are more handsome in person than in the video, and your voice is better too."

"Thank you for your attention. Let's take a picture." The man was very polite and said with a bow in a very chivalrous manner.

"Is it really possible?" The high school student suddenly became excited, and the people around him also held their breath.

"Come on, come on, it's no big deal." The man waved his hand like a big brother.

"Thank you, thank you!" The high school student hurried over and when he got closer, he looked at the girl next to someone who was wearing big sunglasses and looked down on her appearance, "Sister..."

"Hmm?" Risa Taneda nodded inquiringly. At the same time, she didn't know why, and although she wasn't doing anything, she felt inexplicably nervous.

"Sister, can you please move aside for a bit?" the high school student said shyly. "By the way, by the way, please take a picture for us. Here, this is my phone."

"?"

The girl took the phone with mixed feelings and stood aside to press the shutter.

Click.

"Thank you, thank you for agreeing to my abrupt request." The high school student bowed slightly to express his gratitude.

"How is your study going?" the man asked with a smile.

"Ah?" The high school student was stunned.

"You can watch anime at any time, but youth is very precious, so you have to allocate your time reasonably. Young people should read more, supplement their knowledge, and improve their taste, so that they can have the strength to pursue their dreams in the future. First set a small goal, such as passing the University of Tokyo. I have the address of a private school here, don't worry, it has nothing to do with personal interests, I just did some research before, and found that the level there is indeed good, you can go and take a look, it may help you in your entrance examination." The man said earnestly.

"Oh? Oh oh." The high school student's joy at getting a photo was replaced by confusion, and he nodded blankly.

"Um, Mr. Takizawa, I want to take a photo with you too, is that okay?" Another person who looked more mature raised his hand bravely.

"Sure, sure. It doesn't matter." The man was very generous.

Click.

Risa Taneda stood there, took the new phone and pressed the shutter.

"How is your study..." the man began.

"I've graduated for a year and I'm working now."

"Oh, the salary is okay, and is the pressure too much? I tell you, you need to be both firm and gentle when dealing with your boss. When you drink at social gatherings, don't try to be a hero. The essence of a drunkard is to mix with others rather than to be reckless. And it's best to drink a bag of milk before drinking to fill your stomach. Good health is the most important thing. If you are really depressed, ask your friends to go for an outing, and don't treat yourself badly. I'll teach you a few drinking games, maybe they will be useful in the future." The man comforted.

"Thank you." The new office worker shed tears. Since he started working, he has been facing strict targets every day, and no one has ever advised him to drink less.

"Mr. Takizawa, I, I want to take a picture too." Those who were a little shy also said eagerly when they saw this.

"Okay, okay, brothers, come over here and be quiet." The man meant not to disturb others.

Such a good opportunity really shouldn't be shared by too many people. People nodded seriously and moved cautiously.

About ten minutes later.

Risa Taneda had more than a dozen mobile phones and helped take more than 30 group photos.

Chapter 148: Desire to Practice Divine Kung Fu

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu clearly saw that the bookstore clerk had placed "Demon Senshi" in the new books section of the season. Against a pile of colorful competing books, the gray-based cover of "Demon Senshi" with its bold red openings stood out from the crowd, and at a glance, one could tell that it was the most unpretentious book in the pile.

Although there are not too many gimmicks, such simple elements alone create a sense of depth, which shows the designer's profound skills, and the font of the book title is also very exquisite. To be honest, just looking at the texture of the book cover, it is more like a documentary novel that analyzes the dark side of society and wins the Akutagawa Prize, compared to a light novel.

Temperament is something that is difficult to describe, and the difference in temperament cannot be made up by clothing alone.

Today, among a pile of new books, this black and red light novel is exuding a unique temperament.

Just like a college reunion 20 years later, some people have been worn down by life, some are used to wearing a smiling mask, and the innocent class representative in the past has become heavily made up. At this time, a man also walked into the box. He was seen with a retro oily hair, a tuxedo, a pair of shiny leather shoes, and a lady companion. It was like a young earl who traveled to the wrong time and rushed to the wrong set.

Such a bizarre temperament certainly attracted the interest of many shoppers... but it seemed that they really thought it was a serious novel placed in the wrong area. The otakus picked it up for a while, then put it down again and picked up the "I Accidentally Entered a Girls' School and Was Forced to Become a Legend" next door.

Some shoppers who showed an inclination to buy the books felt the burning gazes from behind. They turned around and were horrified to find a man dressed in sunglasses, masks, and a cap, looking at them like a hungry wolf or hyena. The salty and sticky look in his eyes could be felt even through the glasses. The shoppers dropped their books and fled.

More than twenty minutes passed.

"Demon Wars" has not sold a single copy yet.

"Why, why is this!" Shimazaki Nobunaga said in a muffled voice while wearing a mask, "Why can't we take the historic first step? Shouldn't readers rush in and buy up more copies until they run out of stock?!"

"You'd better stop looking over there." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu couldn't help but say, "You scared away all the customers."

"There are dozens of copies sold next to me. Who on earth could have surpassed me, the future great emperor, on his debut day?" Shimazaki Nobunaga said in a deep voice, "Matsuoka, go buy one and check out the enemy."

"Why do you want me to buy it? Can't you buy it yourself?" After all, Matsuoka Yoshitsugu was a frugal person.

"Why would I support my competitor?" Shimazaki Nobunaga snorted coldly.

"Then I'm also supporting my opponent by buying it."

"But you will definitely buy one of mine, and the two will cancel each other out, so nothing happened."

"..."

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu had no choice but to take the book "I Accidentally Entered a Girls' School and Became a Legend" to pay for it, and then came back to remove the plastic cover and discuss it with the new light novel writer.

"——Sakura Sei Academy, a famous aristocratic girls' school. But this year, due to financial problems, it announced that it would become a normal co-educational school?! Coming from the countryside, I was supposed to attend a nearby private school with excellent grades, but I was ordered to drop out because I bumped into the principal's son. Sitting alone on the rainy street, the turning point in this dark moment was the invitation to try out for Sakura Sei Academy! An advanced campus love comedy with only one boy in the whole grade?! The conflict between the common people and the young lady! Let's ride towards the scarlet youth?!"

"What a random plot! It doesn't make sense at all. How can an aristocratic girls' school become a co-educational school due to financial reasons? On the contrary, because they wanted to change to a co-educational school, they were abandoned by a bunch of young ladies, so they had financial difficulties!" Shimazaki Nobunaga commented sharply, "And why did they send an invitation to you? Why did they only invite a boy? And they also put the label of "a last-place comeback" as an inspirational story? It's just a lie! In the final analysis, they are just relying on boys to attend girls' schools to attract attention."

"Look at this illustration, how cheap it is, and the style is just like a Galgame from the last era." Shimazaki Nobunaga pointed, "Compared to that, the princess in my book is a true aristocrat, not to mention the Bull-Headed Great Demon God with an explosion of details."

"Not really. Look at the first few paragraphs and it explains it. It says that the girls' school has long been in decline, and the students there are girls from the old aristocracy whose family conditions have declined and who only have titles." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu glanced over the plot.

"That won't work either. Being expelled from school for offending the principal's son, is this something that can happen in modern society?" Shimazaki Nobunaga shook his head.

"No, the setting of this book is in another world in the Middle Ages. The protagonist goes to a swordsmanship academy," said Matsuoka Yoshitsugu.

"?"

"You see, the conflict that led to his going to the private school was because he couldn't stand the nobles bullying the commoners. The principal's son was even a teammate who came to the rescue when he saw injustice. But the protagonist went too far in teaching him a lesson. The principal had no choice but to order him to drop out of school out of the interests of the aristocratic class. The principal's son even apologized, saying that he had failed to control the situation."

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu nodded slightly.