Tokyo Sound

The applause was like a wave.

The younger generation who were just starting out looked at the man standing on the stage and felt that he was too far away. They were looking forward to him, but more importantly, they were full of respect.

Familiar colleagues like Hayami Saori gave him a respectful smile.

Masao Eda is half worried and half happy, which well shows the complexity of human emotions.

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu clapped his hands so hard that they almost turned red, and he also emphasized to Minase Inori who was sitting next to him how powerful that person was.

Yin Ze stepped down under the flashing spotlight and returned to his seat, holding two trophies in his hands.

"We have created another piece of history. It's cause for celebration." Kashiwai Ippei was happy, but he remained tough.

"Why don't you help me put it away? Are you, my little agent, planning a rebellion?" Yin Ze knew a thing or two about firecrackers.

Kashiwa Ippei was furious, but he couldn't be rude at the venue, so he could only quietly and silently choke the man. If others didn't know, they would think that the manager was happy and touched, and was hugging his voice actors to celebrate.

"Next, the 10th Lead Actor Awards will be announced."

The host's voice soothed the noise in the venue caused by the addition of awards.

"He has a delicate and soft voice, but the power and perseverance he carries are unmatched. He works diligently and conscientiously to carve out every role. His wonderful acting skills are highly praised, and his back is also full of inspiration. The winner of this year's Best Actor Award is Mr. Matsuoka Yoshitsugu!"

The girl in her fancy dress waved her fists and excitedly congratulated the boy sitting next to her. Although the boy had been prepared, he was still flustered. He stood up and walked towards the stage carefully. Behind him, the girl was still cheering softly.

"It's great to be young." Kashiwa Ippei suddenly said with a smile, "Not to mention we're acting together, sharing the same high spirits."

"Hearing you say this all the time, even I feel old." Yin Ze sighed.

The only ones left are Best Actor and Best Actress.

In other words, there are only those two people left.

……

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu stood on the stage, his neatly ironed suit shining brightly under the light.

Katayose Tsuneyoshi handed over the trophy, sent his blessing, and gave the rest of the time to this truly best voice actor. Unlike the genius who has taken a unique route and has a great influence, he is the ideal form of a traditional voice actor, diligent, focused, and burning like a fire.

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka stood in front of the microphone. He often touched the microphone in the recording studio, but he didn't know how to start for a moment.

It is impossible to describe the emotion that is echoing in my chest at this moment.

He was born and raised in the vast and cold Hokkaido. On the day he set out, the snow of Obihiro City fell all over his hair and shoulders, but the fire in his heart was as hot as it is now, burning so hot that he was sweating all over.

Even though I'm standing here, holding the trophy, it's still a little hard to believe. An ordinary person like me, having a disagreement with my family about the future, bravely set off alone to a distant place, meet all kinds of shining people, and be listed on the credits list at the end of the film.

I still remember clearly looking back when I left the station. It was snowing heavily and the road was long. I couldn't see the direction of home at all. There was only lonely white, as if indicating that this road was also lonely and cold.

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu unconsciously cast his eyes towards the audience. He saw Kashiwai Ippei, his good brother, his colleagues at the agency, and Minase Inori, who, like himself, won the Best Actress Award at this year's Awards.

They were also looking at him with a smile.

The train has arrived.

Carrying the gambler with lowered brows but burning passion, through the gloom of midwinter and overcoming the unwilling loneliness, he finally arrived at this best stage, the center of the ideal stories of so many people with ideals.

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu let out a light breath.

"…Thanks to all the fans, staff, and everyone who has supported me, I am honored to win the Best Actor Award. This is definitely not something I can achieve on my own. After all, I once thought about giving up, and it was many people who encouraged me and pulled me back from the edge of the cliff called giving up. I am not proud at all, but only moved. Really, even I can write a decent story."

"I will continue to move forward and do what I like with all my strength."

"Please take good care of me from now on."

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu bowed deeply.

People gave the warmest applause.

The story that began in winter blooms in this spring.

Chapter 2: Small Notes

The 10th Voice Actor Awards has come to an end. It only happens once a year in the industry. Related news has also appeared on mainstream social media, with quite a lot of people paying attention. This indirectly proves that the voice actor industry is indeed improving year by year and is thriving.

The list is basically in line with public expectations. Someone's account even posted a celebratory message and attached a first-person perspective photo of two trophies. At first glance, it doesn't seem like much, but a closer look makes people wonder about the angle. Was this taken with the phone in his mouth?

As expected of a person who used to be a part-time blogger of silly people and silly things, even these small photos have the air of brain teasers.

Many comments were full of blessings. Now he can be considered an award-winning voice actor. His award-winning resume is gradually worthy of his popularity and ability. His personal Wikipedia page was updated at the speed of light by his fans and his experience was filled in.

Among the big hands, Kyoto Animation arrived first and liked it, followed by colleagues like Nagasaki Yukinu. In the midst of the excitement, Yoshida Tomoki was caught in the train problem. If he liked it, it meant that he recognized the voice actor's identity and was a sign of defeat. If he didn't like it, it meant that the friendship was not pure and he was not considerate. How difficult life is. Thinking of his former colleague, Yoshimoto Mihiko, who has now joined CyGames, has also become a rival eyeing beef, and he is even more haggard and tired.

Kagurazaka, single apartment.

Yin Ze is mopping the floor.

"This is the trophy. It's lighter than I thought." Sakura Ayane picked up the Toyama award and felt it for a moment.

"Don't knock them, I only have these two voice actor awards, but there are three film award cups next to them." Yin Ze said. "Woodpecker and Rain" was the film that won the award, and the whole crew had contributed to it, while the cups and certificates were kept by the director.

"What material is this made of?" Sakura Ayane asked curiously.

"Workmanship is not important. The meaning and soft value it imparts are more important." Yin Ze waved his hand.

"That's amazing." Sakura Ayane gently put the trophy down and continued to tidy up her clothes. She came here today to help maintain the suit. Under the influence of her father, she knew a lot about this. Expensive custom-made suits like this made of high-quality fabrics will always get pilling, get dusty, get polished, and lose their shape. If you don't pay attention to maintenance, it will be greatly reduced.

Asamiya Kazuki stayed by my side and carefully wrote down all the operations. The little sister upstairs encountered a housekeeping goal for the first time without any ideas. She could not accept this situation. At this time, she was very focused and wrote down the key points of cleaning dust and stains, how to remove bright spots, and how to fold and hang trousers...

"Excessive washing will damage the quality of clothes more than wearing them. It's best to take them to a dry cleaner." Sakura Ayane had nothing to hide, so after going through the whole process, she sealed the clothes into her pockets.

"Well, there are a lot of things to pay attention to." Asamiya Kazuki was reviewing and summarizing the knowledge.

"Yeah." Sakura Ayane felt the same way, "But this isn't something you wear everyday. It's for attending events, so it's okay if it's a little troublesome."

"Thank you for sharing. Please stay for lunch so I can express my gratitude." Asamiya Kazuki offered.

"Haha, you are so polite, sister." Sakura Ayane said with a smile, "It's just a small thing and you still treat me to a meal."

"It's tiring for my sister to make a special trip, but it's okay, I've already learned it." Asamiya Kazuki nodded vigorously.

"...Oh, that's great." Sakura Ayane tilted her head, feeling something was odd, as if there was another meaning.

"Let's eat together. It's time. We can go to the office together later." Yin Ze finished mopping the floor and took the mop to clean it.

"But you can't carry extra people on your motorcycle," asked Sakura Ayane.

"Indeed, let's go out together. You take the subway and I'll ride my bike." Yin Ze corrected himself.

"..." Sakura Ayane was speechless. According to normal logic, they should take the subway together.

"Sister, what do you want to eat?" Asamiya Kazuki asked.

"That's fine. I'm already very happy just because you have this thought in mind." Sakura Ayane has a straightforward personality.

"Let me make it clear first, she is very strong and is my guide in cooking." Yin Ze added. But as the saying goes, a master can only lead you to the door, but it is up to you to practice. Now the fish-killing devil has the power to thank his master and is ready to make a move, just waiting for the right time to give my little sister a little shock of being a traitor.

"That must be a true master." Sakura Ayane opened her eyes wide.

"It's just a wild trick he learned since he was a child, and he's just making home cooking. He's not an expert, so don't listen to his bragging." Asamiya Kazuki said quickly.

"Let me help with lunch." Sakura Aya said with a smile, "I'll study while I'm at it."

The two began to apply for permission to use the stove, and Master Yin, who was happy to eat ready-made food, of course agreed. So he handed over the permission and went to write his thesis. He had been studying for a long time, but he had not produced any results. Although he had a little status in the social level, he was trapped in the abyss of humanities and was in great pain.

In fact, admission depends mainly on whether your research direction is compatible with the professor's, whether the professor is willing to accept you, and whether your own level is sufficient.

Ohnishi Kawase has been accepted, and he has also passed the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, which is known as the most difficult entrance exam in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Tokyo, but something went wrong with his research direction.

Dean Ohnishi is a Japanese culture researcher, teaching Japanese literature, which is a rare subject even in the humanities. A PhD in the Japanese literature research department is really amazing. I heard that a senior worked hard and entered a famous private girls' school as an assistant teacher of Japanese literature after graduation. Two years later, he was promoted to associate professor. His future is so bright.

But what Yin Ze should really go to is the basic cultural research major and join the art history research room!

Anyway, now that it's out, it's generally called a Doctor of Literature, so it doesn't count as changing careers.

But this will lead to the embarrassing situation of changing tutors.

But what kind of person is Onishi Kawaisu? Is he so pedantic and inflexible?

"I know that you have a high level of art skills, and I heard that you have participated in big projects and big IPs. You have a high level of practical skills and international projects on hand, which is very good," said the old dean.

"Oh?" Someone felt a glimmer of hope.

"There is no rule that you can only get one doctorate. I absolutely support your dream of pursuing a double degree."

"..."

Corridor of Life, you don’t have to worry about the food, just think of a solution quickly!

Lunch was simple, but it was the result of the joint efforts of the two. Not to mention, after eating the food of the little sister upstairs for a long time, now with some personal style of Ayane, it also has a unique flavor. The three of them sat cross-legged on the floor around the small table in the small house to eat. After the meal, they collected the dishes and cleaned the table together before calling for them to leave.

Of course Yin Ze didn't really go to the office alone. He and Sakura Ayane walked towards the subway together. "Did Miss Jianqi say anything to you recently?"

"For example?" Sakura Ayane asked puzzledly.

"First of all, you are the only one under her command, right?" Yin Ze asked.

"Yes, that's the case right now. I'm still quite puzzled." Sakura Ayane said, "One on one is too serious. I'm not a particularly important person. I still lack some works and acting skills."

I guess she will have to add more tasks soon, Yin Ze thought while rubbing his face.

Arriving at the office, the two said goodbye temporarily and went to see their agents to do business. Kashiwa Ippei was not slacking off at his workstation, but eating and drinking in the rest area. It was bad, and I learned the lesson.

"Oh, here you are." Kashiwa Ippei was inserting a straw into calcium milk. "Good, I have to give you the audition information."

"Is it the protagonist?" Yin Ze asked. It's not that he is snobbish, but he must have a protagonist in order to be included in the best candidate for the next term.

"Of course, I have considered everything this time and tailored it for you, so you can rest assured." Kashiwa Ippei snapped his fingers.

"......Hmm." Yin Ze didn't comment. Having said that, it must be another literary work that exudes a faint youthful atmosphere, all kinds of haziness and regrets. Even "Persona 5" can be backstabbed, so what else is impossible?

"Okay, let's take a look at the content first." Kashiwa Ippei demonstrated the original version of the void extraction technique and took out a piece of text from somewhere.

"Well, Magic Knights are a group of modern magicians who can transform their souls into magic swords to fight. But the protagonist is extremely lacking in magic talent and has poor grades, so he is nicknamed the Failed Knight." Yin Ze read out loud. It looks like a passionate battle show.

"One day, a princess from a foreign country unilaterally challenged the protagonist to a duel, and demanded that the loser obey the winner for life. However, the protagonist accidentally defeated the princess who was an A-class knight... Huh? The protagonist's magical talent is quite poor, but his swordsmanship is extremely superb. Although the princess is extremely reluctant, her eyes are increasingly attached to the protagonist? Huh?" Yin Ze was a little confused halfway through reading.

This, this is not right, right? Did I take the wrong thing? Who is playing a trick on me?

Why do I smell a hint of a harem anime? Or is it a passionate harem anime?

It has the beauty of a classic light novel.

"Why do you have such an expression?" The scenes of ecstasy, prostration, and worship that Kashiwa Ippei expected did not appear.

"This is for Matsuoka, right? Where is my share?" Yin Ze has been through many battles and his heart is as hard as stone.

"…You're not mistaken, this is for you." Kashiwa Ippei said helplessly.

“What?!” Yin Ze gasped, stepped back cautiously, and shouted, “What are you planning!”

"It's unfair. I don't have any conspiracy. This is a genuine opportunity I found just for you. I've checked the content. There are definitely harem elements. On the first day of school, you ran into a girl who was taking a shower and changing clothes. Your first kiss was taken away by your sister whom you haven't seen for many years. I guess your pride is second only to your bloodthirsty attacks."

Kashiwa Ippei tried to explain.

"The novel is from GA Bunko, which you are familiar with. The production company is SILVERLINK, which you are also familiar with. Even the animation director Kokoro Kokoro is connected to you at the Kyoto Private School Sharing Club. With so many connections, plus your current popularity and strength, you can almost celebrate in advance."

"Hehe, I have to admit, your disguise is so real. You are an alien from an unknown galaxy. Now you have revealed your true face. I am not afraid to tell you that I am a person with super powers after all, and I am not afraid of you." Yin Ze was silent for two seconds, then sneered secretly.

"You've already played the role of the Fourth True Ancestor, what's the point of pretending to be so pure?" Kashiwa Ippei said bluntly, "Do you want it or not? If not, I'll really give it to Matsuoka."

"You, are you really the agent?" Yin Ze scanned and analyzed the current person in an overclocked state, and was shocked to find that it was the real person, which made him even more shocked.

"nonsense."

"Then the question comes back again. What are your intentions? Or, what are your conditions?"

"Is there any room for negotiation?" Kashiwa Ippei was stunned.

"Otherwise it would be like a joke." Yin Ze nodded.

"Ah, Xiaobailong, you are really rude. You have a dark mind and are deeply sinful. Go and pray to the Buddha someday to eliminate your sins." Kashiwa Ippei sipped his calcium milk. "Look, I don't have any great abilities. Before the retirement plan is implemented, I will help you achieve two small goals. The first one is to open another harem."

"What about the second one?" Yin Ze couldn't help but ask, sticking his head out like a wolf.

"According to my information, Toei is planning a tribute work," Kashiwai Ippei said in a deep voice.

"Go on." Yin Ze noticed it and said in a deep voice.

"It's a Kamen Rider that's more adult-oriented." Kashiwai Ippei revealed the answer.

"For adults, are there any restricted scenes, like the kind with gravy flowing all over the place?" Yin Ze said meaningfully, with the fear in his heart glancing at him.

"...Brother, you don't want to have a harem in Kamen Rider, do you? Is this a positive character?" Kashiwa Ippei was speechless. "If you can cry more, it should be tomato juice. I'm not saying this, but Consortium B has been obsessed with selling toys in recent years. The transformation devices are getting more and more exaggerated, the transformation sound effects are rap, and the suit forms are also bizarre. This is a rare return to the original texture of the series, so no matter what, it's still a rare thing. But it definitely won't be on TV, you know, it'll be broadcast on the Internet."

While talking, the agent was about to get a bag of potato chips. But in the blink of an eye, a shadow flashed by and someone had already handed the potato chips to him in a courteous manner and even opened the package very considerately. The meaning of this flattery is no less than that of a social animal offering a light to the boss when he sees him taking out a cigarette.