Tokyo Sound

The air was silent for a few seconds as a prelude.

Yin Ze reluctantly opened the Corridor of Life to look up those lines used for execution.

An obscure spell was slowly narrated with genuine bitterness and sadness.

"Holy Lord who controls the blazing sun, please listen to my prayer and thank you for the gift of bravery and wisdom."

"O Holy King who revolves in the frosty sky, please strip me of my myriad things and free me from the laziness and ignorance of the world."

He paused and raised his voice with a strong sense of determination.

"I will sleep forever in the mercy of the gods. Come on - the star is falling!!"

clap clap.

Hidaka Rina clapped her hands vigorously.

"Great! As expected of Takizawa-kun, it's like being there! It's been recreated perfectly!"

"Then according to the setting, I should be dead now, and the rest of the process will depend on Hidaka-san alone." Yin Ze lost his spirit.

"No, my knight, you can't die yet. Get up and work."

"You even used Panisse's voice to say this! Are you devils?!"

The girl, who is still in middle school, just smiled even more happily.

Chapter 21 There is only one answer

"Then, the next one is from a viewer named 'Teammate Sends a Sniper'. Hello, Hidaka-san and Takizawa-san. I'm an ordinary student who loves anime and games. For some reason, I've been paying attention to a female classmate in my class. We used to be able to talk to each other normally, but now I can't even look her in the eye."

Finding the content interesting, Hidaka Rina's tone gradually became cheerful.

"In fact, I once mustered up the courage to vaguely express my affection to her when I was alone on duty, but she didn't respond and even consciously avoided me afterwards, which made me very frustrated. Can you two help me? By the way, Takizawa-san also talked about this topic a little in the first episode and seemed to have a lot of feelings. So as an adult and someone who has experienced this, can you tell me in detail about your views and experiences in this regard? Thank you very much!"

The corners of the girl's mouth inadvertently curled up, and her eyes sparkled with a different kind of brilliance.

"It's this kind of trouble of youth, Takizawa-kun, do you have anything to say?"

"Study hard and forget about her." Someone answered without any emotion.

"How cold! That's not an answer at all." The host pouted in dissatisfaction and motioned for him to start over. "This is a serious request for help from the audience."

"Well, if I have to say it, it is very unwise, adventurous and risky to act rashly without knowing the other person's intentions and when the distance between your hearts is not close enough." Yin Ze said slowly.

"Oh? Why?"

"Confession can only be a final blow, not a clarion call for attack. Hidaka-san, imagine if a member of the opposite sex with whom you have an average relationship suddenly expresses his or her feelings for you with a blushing face, what would you think?"

"… a little weird, at a loss?"

"Exactly. Maybe you really are losing your appetite for her, but from her perspective, your straight-shooting attack is inexplicable, and she will be struggling with how to politely distance herself from them. You know, even GalGame will do plots to increase favorability. In this case, facing the opponent head-on with a determination that even your friends may not be able to do is just self-touching and wishful thinking." Yin Ze shook his head repeatedly.

"Yeah, knowing each other well is important." Hidaka Rina nodded and raised her hand, "But Mr. Takizawa, the audience is already in an awkward situation, how can we remedy this?"

"Study hard, and leave this city, you will always meet better people..." Yin Ze used the same trick again.

"Don't be perfunctory, think more about the sad audience!"

"Alas, when it comes to love, especially when material conditions and family factors are not considered, there is only one factor that determines whether a relationship can be established during the teenage years."

Yin Ze sighed and spoke slowly.

"It's whether or not you like each other, that's all. Other things like blood type, zodiac sign, divination, and even relationship consultation and conversation are all optional extras."

"For some reason, these words are filled with the weight of life. You may not see that Takizawa's expression right now is as solemn and compassionate as the Buddha statues enshrined in the shrine."

Hidaka Rina said in a low voice as if whispering, and then asked again.

"So, according to this, doesn't it mean that there is no hope for the audience to change the current situation?"

"The fearless boy will definitely not fall down. He will definitely continue to ask about the well-being of others, bow his head and continue to struggle in the ugly quagmire called one-sided crush. He will not give up until many years later, when this heart-tough relationship finally becomes a side dish and a topic of conversation at class reunions." Yin Ze said quietly as if he was reciting a poem.

"How pessimistic! But in this case, doesn't it completely depend on the fate of both parties? At least you should try your best." Hidaka Rina said with clenched fists.

"Unfortunately, I am such a passive person." Yin Ze straightened his chest and folded his arms.

"Ah, in other words, Ikemura's Takizawa-kun is the aloof type who just waits for others to pursue him." The girl concluded, ignoring the boy's protests, "...Although I couldn't come up with a good solution in the end, the audience should still cheer up and impress him with their sincerity!"

"Let's look at the next letter, from the broadcaster named 'Blue Sakura'. Hello, Hidaka-san and Takizawa-san. I have been following it closely since the first episode. The chemistry between the two of you was very satisfying, especially the cooperation in the short drama at the end. It didn't seem like they were just working partners who had just met. I am not good at interpersonal relationships, and I want to know how the two of you get along so well and how you communicate. Especially Takizawa Satoru-san, who seems to be able to make friends with anyone. Please teach me some language skills."

Hidaka Rina pushed her long hair behind her ears and hummed a cute nasal sound.

"Another special letter for you. I'm surprised that Takizawa-kun is so popular? He has completely surpassed me, your senior."

"No way. No matter what, as a host, you have excellent ability to control and lead the atmosphere, which is indispensable in the program. I am also a member protected under your wings. A person who fulfills the duties of a senior with a younger body is a true hero. I admire and look up to him from the bottom of my heart." Yin Ze followed suit.

"You're praising me so fluently that I wonder which of your words are sincere." The girl muttered, "But it's true. It's not convenient to tell the truth when you're working."

"Then I'll praise my seniors in private after the show is over." Yin Ze said in a deep voice jokingly.

"Yes, and I promised in advance that I would give cookies to my juniors." Hidaka Rina paused, "Then, Mr. Takizawa, please answer the new question!"

"When communicating with people, it's just a matter of being sincere and generous. In modern society, it's relatively easy to make friends with like-minded people."

"Such empty and pretentious remarks will fail the exam. You need to come up with some substantive content." Hidaka Rina was as strict as a teacher marking papers.

"After dinner, pat your chest generously and say it's my treat and then pay the bill?"

"This will only attract cheapskates who come to take advantage of you."

"Actively show off your talent and charm?"

"Being too flamboyant will lead to jealousy."

"You are afraid of eye contact when talking to people, so you look at their eyebrows to avoid it?"

"This is not bad. It's a good trick for some introverts."

"Okay, the answer is finished, get out of class is over!" Yin Ze said loudly.

"How can this be enough?" Hidaka Rina held the letter, "Well, you also asked about our relationship, so let's analyze it based on actual cases. Takizawa-kun and I first met on the set, right?"

"Well, I arrived very early, but I didn't expect that Hidaka-san was even earlier." Yin Ze nodded.

"What's your first impression?" asked Rina Hidaka.

“That’s certainly hard work and focus.”

"I have a very bad first impression of what you said."

"Why?" Yin Ze touched his head in confusion, "Didn't I give you a bottle of hot coffee as a greeting gift at that time?"

"Because you suddenly ran over to me with the tone and expression of an older brother, saying something like even though we are all newcomers and playing supporting roles, we shouldn't be afraid, and that there will be a day when we will become the main character. I was the main character at that time and I was so embarrassed." The girl started laughing as she spoke.

"Doesn't this make me seem approachable, warm and loving?" Yin Ze, who was exposed in public, did not blush or feel nervous. "Why did I leave such a bad impression?"

"Because even though you kept talking about hard work and encouragement, there was no trace of you taking notes or flipping through the script." The girl covered her mouth with joy. "I was thinking at the time, what a bad and frivolous guy you are. I even considered staying away from you and going to another place to wait for the recording."

"..."

"But now I know that your efforts are not superficial. What a reversal." Hidaka Rina coughed a few times to stop laughing. "It really takes some time and observation to get in touch with people."

"I'm slowly starting to feel something. Although Hidaka-san looks innocent and romantic, he's clearly a bit cautious inside..."

"Hmm?" The girl held her chin with both hands and looked at him with a smile.

"...The cautious vigilance, like a young animal slowly examining the world, is really pitiful." Yin Ze hummed the second half of the sentence.

"Based on our situation, maybe we should be more tolerant and expectant of others, treat them with sincerity, and find the best solution through repeated interactions, right?" said Rina Hidaka.

"You are too young. Such empty and pretentious remarks are not..." Yin Ze's eyes gleamed, and the Dou Zhuan Xing Yi Da Fa was ready.

"It would be great if Miss Cang Lanying could gain something. However, due to time constraints, let's move on to the next stage." The girl spoke clearly and activated her rights as the host.

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The cheerful background music played again in the headphones.

"Well, then, next is the impromptu skit by the dark voice actors! As the host, I and the guests will play the designated roles and complete the skit!" Hidaka Rina raised her eyebrows lively, "Takizawa-kun has already participated, so there is no need to repeat the rules, right?"

"I hope I can draw a good lot this time." Yin Ze rubbed his hands and breathed out.

"Then you go first."

Hidaka Rina moved the cardboard box filled with the staff's mischievous things in front of him. Yin Zexian reached out and stirred it randomly, then grabbed one, and the girl followed suit.

"A poor white-collar woman who was extremely disappointed with her childhood sweetheart and finally chose to break up?" Hidaka Rina opened the paper ball.

"A middle-aged man who is taciturn and frugal with words (supporting the small drama with just one line)?" Yin Ze said.

“Both are weird.” Hidaka Rina thought.

"Does this note mean that you can only say one sentence?" Yin Ze asked.

"That's really demanding. If we're not careful, the show will just be bland. It really tests our ability to respond." Hidaka Rina said with her eyes flickering. "How about we switch roles, Takizawa-kun? Let the host shoulder this heavy responsibility..."

"I'm ready, let's start now." Yin Ze called the staff boldly.

The preparation ding-ding sound immediately sounded in the earphones.

The girl was caught off guard and failed to succeed, so she could only feel secretly disappointed and cleared her throat.

Her natural voice is delicate, and she needs to work hard to suppress her throat to produce a more mature tone.

"Let's break up. I've had enough."

Soon, with this light yet heavy sentence, the scene quickly jumped into the atmosphere of a tragedy.

"We have been friends since childhood and started dating in high school. From the beginning, we were inseparable, but now our lives are boring. There is really no need to continue."

"You just drink and play cards every day. You got into trouble and were fired after just a few days of work. You just complain all day long. You also take out loans and cheat people. I have paid off so many debts for you. Your relatives have ridiculed you so many times. I've really had enough..."

The girl suppressed her anger and spoke in a crying voice.

"Do you still remember what you promised me? You said you would get into a good university, work hard, and make me the happiest woman in the world..."

The words were filled with the intense pain of betrayal.

"I have already submitted my application and will be transferred to another city for work. I will be leaving soon. I will not be coming back to this house. You have to figure out how to pay the rent yourself."

"Also, I will find a way to make up for the money you embezzled. But that's all. I will delete your contact information and never contact you again in this life."

Hidaka Rina looked at the boy opposite her like a white-collar woman looking at a drunken middle-aged man sitting in a corner full of garbage.

She took a deep breath and spoke tremblingly.

"…Finally, do you have anything else to say?"

There was still a faint hope and desire in this question, like a grain of sand. Maybe he would feel ashamed and remember the time when he was full of vigor and vitality.

Under the scarlet sunset, the middle-aged man in the shadow corner raised his head drunkenly, revealing his haggard face with unshaven beard. He looked at the tired but hopeful woman and opened his mouth slightly.

At this time, the tear-jerking ending song sounded, and the singer's voice was ethereal and mournful.

Yin Ze gathered his emotions and spoke slowly amid Hidaka Rina's anticipation. Everyone heard what he said.

"Give me back my ring. It's so expensive."

A few seconds of extreme silence.

Dong, dong, dong. The bell rang, signaling the end of the theater performance.

"So bad! The worst! Big scumbag!"

Hidaka Rina said loudly while slamming the table.

"How could this be possible! Your girlfriend is already so pitiful, and you still say such things at this time. Takizawa-kun, your nature is really terrible!"

"This is acting! Don't take it personally!" Yin Ze dodged the paper ball thrown from across the table.

"No more cookies for you! No more reimbursement for the embezzled public funds! Figure it out on your own!"

The staff burst into laughter again.

The producer put down the camera, looked at the two people who were playing around in the photo, and nodded with satisfaction.

Chapter 22 Ace Pilot Requests to Be Dispatched

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu can say without hesitation that he has been to all the well-known and reputable restaurants in the six central districts of Tokyo.

Of course, I enjoyed the employee lunch boxes as an employee.

"Ryūmian no Tei" is an unconventional restaurant, a favorite of gourmets and a top choice for urban elites to dine together. Its owner is the Kurosaki Company, which makes game consoles. It is an extremely niche product, so every aspect is a little different.