Tokyo Sound

This sentence was like a key to unlock the forbidden door. The infinitely ferocious demon roared out, the sky tore apart and fell, thunder and lightning flashed, and the black sea churned. The cold winter ice that froze all living things swept across everything, and the roaring erosion drowned the man who was close at hand.

Even the silent observer outside the glass wall, the radio producer who held a high position of power and the power to kill in this world, was shocked, and his gold-rimmed glasses almost slipped off his nose.

It turned out to be this kind of ultimate move? !

The man was silent for a few seconds, then he scratched his head half-confusedly and half-casually, facing the scheming gaze.

"Okay."

I do not mind.

The miraculous words fell, the murderous aura was gone, the bleak world became bright again, all things revived, and the sky was high and the sea was vast.

Reverse sweep.

"Huh?" Radio producer.

"Huh?" Hidaka Rina.

"But this must be a two-way thing, right? So, can I call you Rina too?" the man said again.

"Huh?!" Radio producer.

"Huh?!" Hidaka Rina.

It's just a name. Chinese people will call someone by his or her name when they are familiar with him or her. Even a single-character name like Zhang San can be used as a reduplication to call him or her San San.

Alas, the Japanese are troublesome, full of red tape, and even common surnames are easy to have the same meaning as others. I used to be annoyed by this when I was working on Japanese project orders. The whole document was filled with formalities, and the three-page document was summarized as "sorry" and "please revise it."

I heard that calling someone by their first name is a more intimate gesture.

That's friendly.

Every day the boss kindly calls him "Aze, please submit your report before you leave."

——How friendly can this be?

"Oh, uh, no, it's not impossible, but, eh?!" The girl fell into panic for the first time in a long time, trying to hide her guilty conscience with random words.

You are still too young. The damage just inflicted by Xun Ge'er has only been triggered now. Learn from others who play professional Texas Hold'em. Everyone is an emotionless, gloomy-faced robot.

"Okay, let's end this childish fight here. Just focus on practicing more in the future. Producer, when will the work start?" Yin Ze turned around and greeted without any doubt.

The radio producer quickly adjusted his glasses and regained his social elite demeanor.

"To be honest, it has already begun."

"?"

"?!"

"Haha, don't worry, this is not a live show, any nonsense will be edited out in post-production."

Anyone who says this can believe it.

He said it was absolutely not to be believed.

Chapter 36 Ideal Stop Point

"Hello, viewers and fans from all over the country, this is the twelfth episode of Black Fantasy Talk. I am the resident host, and I am also Rina Hidaka who plays Panisse."

"It's been a while since we last met. I'm Takizawa Satoru, the voice of Elredo."

"It's already the twelfth episode, and the first season of the highly acclaimed anime ended just now. What do you think about this, Takizawa-kun?"

“As a character who finished filming very early, although I am not as seamlessly involved as Hidaka-san, I am still paying attention to the development of the story. Not to mention the excellent graphics, the interlocking and progressive plot is also hard to extricate myself. I really look forward to the more exciting second season.”

"Which part of the story do you like the most right now, Takizawa-kun?"

I don’t know, I’ve never thought about this question.

Yin Ze paused for a few seconds. After all, he didn't even look at it. All the previous remarks were just polite and general.

"…Personally, for me, the first episode is still the best. The opening scene is a battle scene that cost a lot of money. It can be said to be the best animation in the industry. Many non-fans of the original work also got into the game because of it."

"It's a reasonable choice, Takizawa-kun."

"In short, this is the beginning of our bond, Hidaka-san."

"But life and death will soon be separated, Takizawa-kun."

"But your feelings have been conveyed, Hidaka-san."

The two people sat opposite each other, with only a tabletop about ten centimeters between them. But for some reason, their eyes could not meet. The sales expert seemed to be out of shape, his eyes were erratic, his tone was unstable, and even his opening remarks were not as lively and lovely as the previous two times, exuding an absent-minded perfunctory tone.

Yin Ze was a little disappointed.

Children have never seen the wind and waves. I guess, so far, with their precocity and cleverness, they have never suffered any loss in social situations. It is understandable that they are now stiff after being beaten by Xun Ge'er.

Well, let me take the lead for the time being and get on with the work.

"Come to think of it, Hidaka-san, it's exceptionally cold today." Yin Ze chatted casually.

"Oh...oh, it rained at night after all." Hidaka Rina answered half-dazedly.

"It rains without warning in Tokyo. I look at the raindrops falling all over the city and wonder if this is God cooling down this bustling metropolis. Some people are too busy and only take a break when they stop under the eaves of street corners and wait for the rain to stop." Yin Ze said with a smile, "I like to curl up in the quilt, listen to the dripping sound of the rain, quietly waste my life, and daydream. Does Hidaka-san have a favorite weather?"

"For me, it's the scorching heat of summer." The girl thought for a moment.

"That's quite a hassle."

"No, no, I don't want to run a marathon under the scorching sun. I like the lazy feeling of munching on ice watermelon while listening to the chirping of cicadas."

"Indeed, summer has many unique and wonderful things. There are festivals of young girls wearing wooden clogs and yukatas, fireworks displays of candy apples and takoyaki, and the long summer vacation for adolescent students. It is really a season that easily leaves beautiful memories."

"Oh, Takizawa-kun really understands. That's what I mean."

"Are there any long-term assignments like observation reports? Or taking a net to the mountains to catch longhorn beetles?"

"Because there are not many mountains and forests nearby, my research subjects are the ants at the doorstep of my home. Some classmates in my class have returned to their hometowns to catch insects."

"Wow, it turns out that Hidaka-san is a young lady who was born and raised in Tokyo." Yin Ze hummed with his hands folded.

"Why are you using such a rude tone? I'm not a young lady, I'm just an ordinary person!" Hidaka Rina was dissatisfied.

"Only after going through so many things and wasting years, the words 'I am ordinary' will have weight. Hidaka-san is being completely modest."

"How can there be a young lady who has to run to her workplace because she can't afford a taxi?"

"Is this why you're late today?"

"…I'm sorry. I've just reviewed it."

"The audience may not know that today, the extremely demanding Hidaka-san was almost forty minutes late, and he made a small fuss for a while, and he just got ready to start the show."

Yin Ze's tone changed again, and he became kind and soothing.

"In fact, life is bound to take a long detour, because you will really encounter all kinds of troubles. At this time, it is best to have someone to talk to. So next, let us also listen to the audience's troubles and questions, Hidaka-san, pass me the letter."

The resident host did as he was told.

"A letter from the broadcaster named 'Cement Jumper'. Hello, Mr. Takizawa and Ms. Hidaka. I became a general employee two years ago and now work in transportation. When I was in school, I was a pseudo-otaku who liked to build models, read comics, and play GalGames. After I started working, I gradually distanced myself from these hobbies. I accidentally heard Mr. Takizawa's scumbag speech in the fourth episode, and while laughing, I looked through the previous broadcasts and came across the original work.

"You two are both talkative people. Your interactions are interesting and harmonious. Your words also reveal a strong drive for action. I envy this quality. The boring work has worn away my passion and desire. My dream of forming a band has been endlessly stranded. I wonder what ideals you two humorous people have?"

"It's a very serious writing style," said Hidaka Rina.

"Well, there were no strange requests, nor any bizarre content. He only mentioned his worries in one or two sentences, and his words were full of reserve."

"So what is Takizawa-kun's ideal?"

"No." The boy replied.

"Huh? That's too decisive, isn't it?" Hidaka Rina was stunned.

"Because there really isn't."

"That's impossible. Lying is bad. How is it possible that someone doesn't even dream about it? Or is it something more shameful, like becoming a giant of light?" Hidaka Rina asked.

"Of course, he has the middle school romance that a boy should have, but he doesn't seem to have any particular desire for a certain lifestyle or any particular goals to achieve," Yin Ze said.

"Maybe it's because you've just achieved a temporary success and you've lost your direction. After all, as a student, you've already completed the challenge of a higher education institution, so it's normal for you to relax for a while." This is how Hidaka Rina understood it.

"Actually, I didn't want to go to college. I planned to find a way to make a living after I got my high school diploma. I was able to get into a high school and work as a voice actor here... It's fate." Yin Ze was a little embarrassed.

"Huh? You don't intend to apply to university?" The girl was a little confused and surprised.

"At that time, I was short of money. The house I rented was facing demolition and was forcibly vacated. I lacked the main source of income and had no place to live, so I never thought about this at all." Yin Ze said naturally.

"…How could that be?" the girl asked subconsciously in a low voice.

"It was because of family reasons." Yin Ze brushed it off lightly. "At the time, I was thinking about where to sleep. I had to go under a bridge or to an internet cafe to cope. Thanks to Songgang brother's care, I didn't sleep on the street. Later, the principal and the dean of the middle school promised to give me a scholarship if I could get into the first high school and bring honor to the school, so I went to prepare for the exam. This money solved my urgent need."

"...Is that why you tried so hard to get into the University of Tokyo?" The girl's voice was soft and thin, as if she was afraid of touching him.

"It's not really a desperate effort." Yin Ze said honestly.

"Then, being a voice actor is also a coincidence, how is that?"

"I submitted my resume, passed the test, and forgot about it when I woke up... Later I found out I was selected, so I came here reluctantly. In fact, I was thinking of driving a truck like 'cement jumper', or being an online bricklayer, or doing some illustrations for picture books and children's books."

The boy rubbed his chin.

"My mind is full of daily trivialities such as adding meat to meals and sleeping without wind. But in fact, after losing the sense of crisis, I also don't have any special ambitions. So as for ideals, I really don't have any similar desires for the time being."

"That means we are low desire humans, which is pretty good. We are easily satisfied in life, not greedy, and not overspending." Hidaka Rina seemed to have come back to her senses and was awakening from work. "As for my ideal, I guess it would be to travel around the world."

"Indeed, the world is so big, and we only have one chance to come here. It would be a pity if we didn't visit all the scenic spots and historical sites. You can set a small goal first, and travel around Japan." Yin Ze nodded.

The girl habitually put on a smile and chatted with him, gradually bringing the topic back to the forefront. The boy also responded with familiarity, his posture and mood were generally relaxed.

So that was a genuine answer.

But why be sincere?

This is just a broadcast to please the masses, a program, a show.

The entertainment industry is Vanity Fair.

It's not about seeking comfort or creating hype.

He has a knack for playing tricks on people, but is too lazy to put on a false front.

It only takes an unguarded response to someone asking a slightly formal question, revealing the bloody wound openly.

The girl pursed her lips, recalling how she felt when she first met him.

What a strange person.

What a passionate person.

Such a serious person.

as well as.

Seems like... a very strong person.

Chapter 37 What does it mean to have no regrets in youth?

"Traveling around the world is great, it's a very versatile dream, and everyone is suitable for this goal." Yin Ze continued to praise and approve, and said with a smile, "Leaving the familiar place, appreciating the completely different landscape and culture, and broadening your horizons. If I have the opportunity, I will do the same."

"In other words, does Takizawa-kun have any ideals now?" asked Hidaka Rina curiously.

"Exactly!"

"I just said it casually... it was too casual."

"Life is full of uncertainties. You never know when or who will influence your life." Yin Ze sighed deliberately and artificially, "Now, I have been given a future by Mr. Hidaka, and the world has become brighter."

"Then I'll have a companion for my future travels." Hidaka Rina said politely, bowing.

"Okay, okay. We'll contact you then." Yin Ze also bowed in agreement and took the letter.

"A letter from the radio name 'Hinagi-kun with a crew cut'. Hello, guests and hosts. I am an ordinary student. I have never been good at writing since I was a child. In fact, I have a heart-wrenching worry recently... My secret crush is a girl in the same class. She is beautiful, has outstanding grades, and is an elegant violinist. She is very good. We are friends, but I have never made up my mind to confess my feelings. After all, if I fail, I may not even be able to talk to her."

Yin Ze read the second letter.

Hidaka Rina listened to him while holding the thermos cup.

"Fortunately, she is determined to move forward on the road of music, and her goal is to perform at the Golden Hall. I originally wanted to support her all the time, and find opportunities to get closer to her in the future. But recently, she seems to have someone she likes. She is absent-minded and keeps secretly looking at her phone. I took a look when she wasn't paying attention, and it was a photo of a boy. When she noticed, she angrily drove me away. I have never seen such a heart-throb expression since I met her."

"Although it was just a glimpse, the boy in the photo is obviously very handsome. I'm in a bad mood now, and it's not easy to discuss it with the people around me, so I can only ask you two for advice. Especially Mr. Takizawa, who is a well-spoken person and has shown a unique understanding of love between men and women in the previous broadcast. Please, please help me... I will definitely not die with Ai Ge again in the future, thank you!"

Huh? What does the last sentence mean? Are you asking about someone's attitude? ! Someone bared his teeth.