Tokyo Sound

"You'd better keep it like this." Yin Ze glanced sideways.

As Matsuoka Yoshitsugu was getting bigger and fatter, the co-pilot seat was naturally left to him, while Kashiwai Ippei and Ōnishi Saori sat in the back.

As soon as the Accord turned into the road, a group of people started laughing and urged him to turn on the car music to add to the atmosphere, but the old car only had old songs, so Saori Ōnishi took out her mobile phone and played the character song sung by Yoshitsugu Matsuoka and told him to sing along.

"Why did you have to write this song about endless panties..." A pound sign appeared on Matsuoka Yoshitsugu's forehead, "Be more reserved."

"Isn't it great? It's still a good voice." Ohnishi Saori said, "I'm going to take out my camera and adjust the parameters. I'll pass by the scenery later and take some photos."

Thirty minutes later.

The Accord drove smoothly on the road, with the classic songs of the era echoing in the car. Saori Ohnishi, who was sitting in the right rear seat, covered her face with a sun hat and was sleeping like a baby. Ippei Kashiwa had nothing to do, so he casually checked the stock market.

Yin Ze was not surprised at all, because it was impossible for a long-distance trip to be joyful from beginning to end.

Only Matsuoka Yoshitsugu said nothing, but turned his head frequently with a fiery gaze. The emotion in his eyes must have been envy.

Haha, I’ve always wanted to see this expression, this expression of jealousy towards me.

However, driving on the highway does not require operation, but a calm mind. Master Yin was not disturbed by outsiders and drove so steadily that he slowed down and arrived at Okutama Station. Saori Ohnishi, who was wearing a hat, did not notice and was still sleeping soundly.

Yin Ze, who had been meditating for two hours, got out of the car to stretch his body.

Okutama is located deep in the mountains. The streams flowing from the mountains converge into the Tama River, which becomes the dividing line between Tokyo and Kanagawa. In spring and summer, the mountains are covered with green, making it a good place to escape the summer heat. In autumn, the mountains are covered with red maples, making it a famous place to enjoy the red leaves. The red leaf season is also the peak season.

"The air is great, clear and cool, so comfortable." Saori Ōnishi opened her arms to breathe, took out her camera and started taking pictures.

"By the way, isn't our equipment a bit simple?" Matsuoka Yoshitsugu looked at those who came to play as well. They were all fully prepared, at least everyone had a folding chair.

"I have I Monoey." Kashiwai Ippei even used foreign words.

The next step, of course, is to follow the rich.

The agent had already booked two tents in a beautiful outdoor area that had been developed. They were very spacious. Saori Ohnishi was the most favored and had a tent all to herself.

After putting away the luggage, everyone went to play rubber boat rafting. The whole process was filled with the screams of the feminine power of Saori Onishi and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka. Kashiwa Ippei and Yin Ze played against four people, paddling as fast as the dragon boat race. After reaching the finish line, they were too tired to go ashore. Such an intense event, with splashing waves, naturally everyone was soaked. The number of layers of dragons in water was full. Feeling the inquiring eyes of the female tourists around, they could only bow their heads and behave like ostriches.

Change clothes, bask in the sun, and hike around the mountains. There are no big buildings here, and even the hostels are almost old shops with a sense of age. The floating bridge of Lake Okutama is built with empty gasoline barrels. When you walk on the barrel bridge, your feet will shake, which is quite interesting.

The lake is as clear as a mirror, the mountains are green, white clouds are flying, the sunlight is shining brightly, penetrating into the water, the shadows of the trees are swaying, the sky light meets the water shadow, the afternoon is as solemn as dusk, and water birds are chirping on the shore.

Kashiwa Ippei's comment was the most sincere: "It's such a great place, it would be a shame not to fish a little."

Onishi Saori wanted to go hiking, saying it was a great way to lose weight and enjoy the scenery. She left Kashiwa Ippei to go fishing, and the three of them huffed and puffed their way to the top of the mountain. The weather was fine, and they could see the snow-covered Mount Fuji in the distance. When they came back, they found Kashiwa Ippei standing on the shore with his hands behind his back, looking so cool.

Yin Ze leaned forward to take a look at the bucket, "Huh? Why is it still empty?"

"You came at the right time. I just finished releasing the fish and was about to return the fishing gear." Kashiwa Ippei smiled.

"I see." Yin Ze saw through it but didn't say it out loud. This is a kind of wisdom in the workplace.

"It's a pity that you went hiking with them, otherwise you would have seen that 12-jin fish," said Kashiwai Ippei.

"That's such a pity," Yin Ze said. "I lost an opportunity to learn fishing techniques from my leader."

"Hey, I've said it so many times. In name it's team building, but when we come out to have fun, we don't have a superior-subordinate relationship. We're all friends." Kashiwa Ippei said softly.

"It's 12 kilograms, so they must have taken a picture. Let us take a look and have fun," said Matsuoka Yoshitsugu excitedly.

Kashiwa Ippei looked at the outspoken employee and thought for a few seconds, "You can continue dubbing harem anime."

"?" Matsuoka Yoshitsugu was shocked.

The night was cool.

The charcoal fire was lit and the grill was set up. The task of processing the ingredients, especially the river fish, naturally fell to Yin Ze. His skills of scraping the scales, cutting the belly, removing the intestines and cutting the fish were already muscle memory, and he did it like an assembly line. Matsuoka Yoshitsugu brushed oil, sprinkled seasonings and turned the skewers over, and the aroma filled the air.

Where there are no neon lights, darkness always comes quickly.

Kashiwai Ippei returned with firewood and lit a bonfire.

The pine fire crackles lightly, the barbecue smells delicious, and there is a warm and cozy world in the mountains.

Happiness is something warm and soft.

"Come on, have a full cup." Kashiwa Ippei held up a paper cup filled with sake. There is an Ozawa Brewery nearby, which is free to visit.

"Oh——" the four of them cheered in unison.

"Yeah, comfortable."

Kashiwa Ippei took a big sip and ate a mouthful of tender beef, feeling very happy. He looked around at his friends, and the memories of working together, quarreling together, and accompanying each other day and night all came to his mind.

"Matsuoka, to be honest, I thought you had a good voice and a good attitude, and that you should be able to establish yourself in the industry, but I didn't expect you to make such progress. At first, I didn't think highly of you, at least you were ranked behind that guy."

"Don't even mention you. Even I didn't expect that I could become the main voice actor." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu smiled.

"We have similar experiences, or maybe there are just too many people like us in Tokyo. In the past, I would worry whether I could handle so many things, but now you can stand on your own."

Kashiwa Ippei said with relief and affirmation, turned his head and pondered for a few seconds.

"… As for Ohnishi, although he's not a talented player, he's a pretty interesting talent. Initially, he was helping you run the idol project, but it seems that I don't fit in with the idol field, and nothing came of it. Fortunately, he's now a popular voice actor with representative roles. With a few more years of experience, I'm sure his career will reach new heights."

"Is this a compliment or a critical review?" Ōnishi Saori thought for a moment.

"This is a blessing," said Kashiwai Ippei.

"But come to think of it, the two seniors have already won awards. In order to achieve the achievement of all members of the Kashiwai department receiving awards, I have to get one for myself as well." Ōnishi Saori was convinced.

"You can definitely do it." Kashiwai Ippei said with a smile.

"See if the tin foil tofu is ready?" Matsuoka Yoshitsugu reminded.

Yin Ze stood up, brushed off the sawdust on his butt, and went to the other side to look at the dishes. He sprinkled some chopped green onions on the tofu.

Behind me, I heard Kashiwa Ippei say, "I'm about to resign and can no longer be your agent."

The nights were cool and clear, the calm as breathable as the air.

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu and Ōnishi Saori were shocked at first, and then asked something anxiously. They were voice actors, but they couldn't speak clearly and their mouths were full of nonsense.

"It's true. I'm not changing jobs. I just want to go home." Kashiwai Ippei continued with a smile.

A crackling orange flame filled my heart.

Chapter 58: The Left Side of the Railway

Kashiwa Ippei's departure from Tokyo was more of a natural journey than a decision.

Many people like the kind of stories that come to an abrupt end at a certain point, a sweaty race, an exam that says goodbye to youth, a back view of someone climbing to the top of a mountain and embracing the sea of ​​clouds... and then stay at the shining moment, imperfect but also full of a glimmer of possibility for the future. This regrettable imperfection always makes people think back on it repeatedly, and chew on the unknown tomorrow over and over again.

But life cannot be paused when the pages of a book are closed; it will always turn to the page of separation.

Kashiwai Ippei can now rest assured and look back on his life before the age of forty.

On the way back in the car, both Matsuoka Yoshitsugu and Ōnishi Saori were in a bad mood. After they knew about this, they didn't sleep well that night while camping in Okutama. The next day, Matsuoka Yoshitsugu said that he would not change his route and could act in harem dramas until he was fifty years old, while Ōnishi Saori said that she would make up the money for team building and would not play around anymore. In short, she just didn't want her agent to leave.

Kashiwai Ippei was amused by the two, but then he thought that they might be seriously proposing conditions, so he laughed but also felt inexplicably sad.

After returning to Tokyo, the small team reluctantly dispersed.

But as soon as Yin Ze turned a corner, he was caught by Matsuoka Yoshitsugu and Ōnishi Saori who appeared out of thin air. His hands were handcuffed, and they were dragged to a pub and interrogated for knowing the incident but not reporting it.

There are good wine and food on the table, and threatening gazes across the table, which can be described as leading troops with courtesy.

Master Yin scratched his head, knowing that if he continued to play dumb, his life would be in danger, so he recounted Brother Bai Jing's situation in detail.

This conversation lasted until the evening.

The pub was bustling with people, the sound of cups being clinked, people were drunk and the wine was making them drunk.

When Onishi Saori heard that her agent finally reunited with the awakened Miss Shizuhashi, her eyes were red. When Matsuoka Yoshitsugu heard that her agent had been planning to take care of her until she won the award, he almost wanted to say "I should have known not to take the main award", but such a shameless word was still locked in his throat.

"Wow, why did you only tell me these things? I don't know. I'm not a child." Ōnishi Saori said with red eyes and snot, and she was extremely unbalanced. "I hate you guys now!"

"Since Kashiwa-san has made up his mind, we have no right to ask him to stay." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu was silent for a while, "So, when are you leaving?"

"Just in the past few days, I think I have already told the president that I resigned." Yin Ze replied.

"Once the time is confirmed, you must tell me. I will go to see you off even if I refuse the job." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu drank the remaining half glass of beer in his hand.

"Yeah. Okay, don't drink too much, let's go home and have a rest." Yin Ze ate the last few fried shrimps on the small plate. It was already ten o'clock.

"You pay for this meal." Ohnishi Saori said viciously, "This is the punishment for hiding it from you."

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu also nodded vigorously, his eyes cold, as if sharing the same hatred.

Of course Yin Ze gave in and sent the two to the subway station before walking home.

The nights in this season are clear and bright, and the streets are brightly lit.

……

When he saw his agent again at the agency, Yin Ze really looked at him a few more times before recognizing him.

Kashiwa Ippei changed out of his office suit that never changed. He wore a navy blue hoodie, pale white jeans, and bright yellow canvas shoes. At first glance, his figure and color looked like a recent college graduate. It was not until his eyes moved to his old-fashioned face that he could feel the familiar atmosphere of a social animal.

There are six levels of office workers. They are divided into the lower three levels and the upper three levels. This is the gap between ideal and reality. When entering the upper three levels, the cost of each level promotion increases exponentially.

Although Master Yin is also a strong man who has entered the upper three stages, he is only in the fourth stage. He is an evil ghost who only focuses on the monthly salary. Once the performance is completed, he will lie down immediately. He doesn't listen to the outside world, and he is a turtle chanting sutras. He doesn't care about himself at home, and he is a temporary worker to put out fires. However, Kashiwa Ippei is firmly in the fifth stage. He is a workplace Shura who suppresses himself and cuts off his self. He has reached the limit of ordinary people. If he goes any higher, he will really abandon his conscience, destroy his three views, and don't care about the flood. He will completely turn to the animal path.

Now, the vigorous agent in front of him doesn’t look like a Shura warrior at all, he is clearly a fresh meat rookie, exuding the scent of a high-quality temporary worker.

I have to say that after going through this invisible oil removal process, Brother Kashiwaji does look a little more handsome.

"Oh, where did this college student come from? She looks so anxious." Jian Qi Jing Xiang couldn't help laughing, "Call me sister, I'll show you around the business."

"This set is quite lively." Sakura Ayane praised. She had just come back from copying something. Her cooperation with Jianqi was simply the opposite of Yin Ze and Bai Jing. Not to mention setting traps and playing pranks, they didn't quarrel, and would take the initiative to help each other share the work.

"I can't take it anymore. I didn't expect you to be so tender and fresh." Kenqi Kyoka was still looking and laughing.

"Be careful next time. This woman has a weird temper and a small mind." Kashiwai Ippei warned his generals.

"As expected, it's Jianqi-san who will take over your job." Yin Ze had expected this.

"After the news of his resignation spread, I wonder how many people in the company are thinking about taking over. Although it is said that starting a business is difficult and maintaining a business is even more difficult, if anyone wants to start a business, if given a choice, they will definitely choose to maintain the business." Kenki Kyoka shrugged.

"Although she's not a very good person, the fact that she can compete with me shows that her professional skills are worthy of recognition." Kashiwa Ippei continued, "And she is a legitimate entertainment company agent, which happens to be able to help you at this stage."

"Alas, at the beginning, there were not enough resources, so Ayane was handed over to me. Now she has just left and handed over the entire team to me." Kenki Kyoka complained, "What a life of hard work."

"Yes, that's right." Kashiwa Ippei immediately said to someone, "Did you see that? In her last sentence, she said that so many people were concerned about my most mature and automated team in the industry, and in her next sentence, she complained, clearly wanting extra benefits. Even now, she still didn't forget to pay alimony, which shows that she is not a pure and kind person."

"Maybe, maybe not." Yin Ze didn't know what to say and decided to compromise.

"Of course not. Sister Jianqi is a very nice person. Think about it from another perspective. If it wasn't for trust, why would Kashiwa-san ask her for help twice in a row?" Sakura Ayane said bluntly, "If we really want to talk about agents with strong business capabilities, there are still some in the company."

"You can't say that." Kashiwa Ippei frowned.

"What's going on?" Sakura Ayane asked curiously.

"Uh..." Kashiwa Ippei suddenly realized that this was not an easy question to answer.

"The president has been very nervous recently. Outsiders still don't know the level of automation." Jianqi Jingxiang sighed, "I think it's okay to let your general be his own agent. Hasn't his network of contacts developed in recent years? In addition, he is handsome, thick-skinned, good at communication, and can drink a lot. He is born to be this material."

"It's a good strategy, but I'd like to make some minor changes. Why not just start our own business with Matsuoka, Sakura, Hayami and others? Without middlemen making a profit from the price difference, wouldn't that be free?" Kashiwai Ippei said.

"Enough, enough, you're getting more and more outrageous." Yin Ze stopped them from thinking divergently. It would be fine if he ran away alone, but he also wanted to poach the company's future cornerstones. This would cost the president's life. He would become the public enemy of the industry.

Kashiwai Ippei waved his hand and started working on his computer at his workstation. Since he was leaving the job, the necessary handover was necessary.

Seeing this, Kenqi Kyoka also muttered and complained, sitting opposite and receiving emails.

As the generals of their respective agents, Yin Ze and Sakura Ayane naturally ran errands for them.

Kashiwa Ippei finished outputting the data very efficiently. He stretched, took his bag and stood up. Before leaving, he couldn't help but glance at Kenki Kyoka, "By the way, are you coming to see me off?"

"If you want, I'll come." Kenqi Kyoka shrugged.

"The main thing is... we should be considered friends, right?" Kashiwai Ippei hesitated.

"Oh, this is the first time I hear you say that. But it's true. We have been friends for many years." Kenqi Kyoka nodded.

"But you don't look like you're that reluctant?" Kashiwa Ippei pondered.

"We are all working people now. It's just a colleague leaving. Do we have to be so heartbroken and say goodbye in a whimpering way?" Jian Qi Jing Xiang sighed in a very queenly way. "But if you want that kind of effect, considering our good relationship, I can barely hold my voice and say a few words to you."

"No thanks, no thanks." Kashiwa Ippei quickly waved his hands. The elder sister suddenly spoke in a hoarse voice, which was quite scary.

"Let her speak, let her speak." Yin Ze and Sakura Ayane added fuel to the fire.

"Let's go, let's go." Kashiwai Ippei quickened his pace.

"Go ahead, I'll organize the documents." Kenqi Kyoka waved her hand.