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2A neck with red marks.

"What?" Shimazaki Nobunaga's eyes were sharp.

"Do it." Yin Ze nodded deeply.

It was just a trip to the arcade to play games, but it was like preparing to storm the Maginot Line. Matsuoka Yoshitsugu was speechless when he saw this.

"Where is Matsuoka?" Shimazaki Nobunaga turned around and asked.

"have a job."

"Alas, every time I look for you, there is something going on. Really, you must join us whenever you are free. We will definitely let you experience the happiness of being a man." Shimazaki Nobunaga was quite regretful.

"talk later……"

So they waved their hands, and Shimazaki Nobunaga and Yin Ze walked arm in arm towards the men's playground full of hormones. Matsuoka Yoshitsugu turned around and took the subway to the set.

To be honest, the city of Tokyo is not very big, and there are only a handful of professional recording studios. After running around for a while, I have almost visited all the recording locations.

The afternoon session was held in the recording studio of a senior from the same company who they had met before and who had been generous in teaching them.

What a coincidence, Hikasa Yoko-senpai was also there this time. The only difference was that she went from being the protagonist of that work to a minor supporting role in this three-episode series.

Even for popular voice actors, not all of them work in big productions and have high rankings. Being able to shoulder the burden of a quarter and benefit others is a manifestation of maturity.

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu straightened the wrinkles of his old clothes and walked into the recording studio respectfully. Perhaps because he had seen someone like that too many times, he greeted the actors very fluently, especially when he met Yoko-senpai. He imitated her and started praising her clothes, admiring her hairstyle, and felt very happy and asked for her advice.

"Why don't you sit next to me? There are plenty of empty seats anyway." Yoko was very easy-going. As soon as she finished speaking, she saw the junior in front of her giving her a simple smile. She quickly waved her hand and sat down in the corner of the venue.

He is not surprised by praise or criticism, and is polite but not fawning. Even when faced with a popular, gentle and easy-going direct senior who is right next to him, he does not try to get close to him, but faces his work with a professional and strict attitude as always, even if it is just a few insignificant lines.

What a newcomer with great potential, Yoko thought admiringly after a brief moment of surprise.

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu held the script in front of his face, feeling a little nervous.

Was he trying to test whether I understood the unspoken rules of seating arrangement on the set?

He has wanted to learn how to read people's expressions since junior high school, and for this purpose he took the initiative to work in a crowded furniture market. Although he has not achieved much over the years, he has gained some experience.

In fact, when I first met Hikasa-san, I felt that although she looked gentle and elegant, like the beauty of the Yamato Nadeshiko in the Manyoshu, she was always deliberately holding back something and suppressing her emotions. Maybe she was not as approachable and easy to talk to as she appeared.

Maybe unexpectedly cold and strict.

She is the kind of high-end career woman who would frown and scold a new employee if she saw him wearing an untidy tie when she passed by the company.

He quietly moved the script down, and immediately saw Senior Yoko staring at this side thoughtfully and intriguingly.

Ugh – how terrible.

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu immediately shrank back.

Chapter 61: That Year, Eighteen Years Old, Standing Like a Minion

Japan is a typical country that is small but has all the necessary facilities. In terms of the level of its cultural exports alone, it is in the first tier in the world.

Among them, the various subcultures that extend from ACG as the main body are unique. After all, who doesn't want to have a robot cat with a different dimension pocket attached to it, and who doesn't want to be a mysterious and unpredictable transformation-type thief who hides in the city.

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu, a native of Japan, was no exception. When he was a child, he often watched the anime channel on TV while holding his bowl. Regardless of the money-making New Age Warrior that led him to the path of voice actor, at least he had imagined owning an Agumon of his own.

It's strange to say, although he is now a person in the industry, Matsuoka Yoshitsugu's understanding of animation is still stuck in his childhood, and he doesn't know much about the current popular trends.

Previous works were limited by the times and were crude and exaggerated, but basically as long as they could be broadcast on TV, they all had some remarkable artistic brilliance. Now, with the increase in production, the pace has become faster and faster.

Anyway, the names seem to be getting longer and longer...

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu stared at the plain cover of the script, on which was written the title of the work. "The Strongest Demon Fox Reincarnated as the Big Brother Next Door Who Liked Me"

Uh.

In his humble opinion, wouldn't it be better to call it something more concise like "The Fox Falls in Love with Me"? It's catchy and doesn't distort the original meaning.

Today, I still put all my efforts into playing the role of Passerby A. I have memorized those few lines by heart. It is better to say that the lines of the extras are all similar, and Mr. Matsuoka, who is at this level now, can basically get them right in one go. So I am not very nervous.

I even had time to sneak a peek at the set.

Senior Yoko seemed to have met someone she knew. She was holding someone's hand and chatting in a low voice with a smile on her face. Occasionally, she even talked about interesting topics, and her smile seemed to be uncontrollable.

Sure enough, this sister had been hiding something from him and Takizawa.

Some of the people who arrived later were sitting in the seats further away, including beautiful young women and charming men with a battle-hardened demeanor. There were quite a few of them, probably because it was the first episode and all of them had to show up.

However, the work of the extras in this episode was monopolized by him and senior Yoko.

It was rare that Yoshitsugu Matsuoka was a little distracted, thinking about the discounts at the nearby supermarket and the shortcomings of my runny egg fried rice.

Just then, a figure entered the recording studio, and he only caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of his eye.

The little girl's dress was simple as always, and her hair was washed and blown dry without curling or perming. After entering the room, she bowed and greeted her in a low voice, just like meeting a teacher at school.

Just like clear water, it flows quietly by your side, washing away others. When stones are thrown at it, it makes only a gurgling sound, causing only a few ripples before the water becomes calm again.

This kind of person is exactly what he longs for.

"Oh, Mr. Matsuoka." The girl also saw him and smiled.

"Well, please give me your guidance." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu also held the script and smiled at the little girl who could be his sister in age.

"Me too, thanks for your advice."

Same as before, a fairly formulaic exchange.

After greeting everyone, the girl tilted her head slightly and looked around at the many empty seats. She hesitated for a few seconds, then sat down closer to the microphone, spread out the script book which was covered with her personal notes, and lowered her eyes to review.

Her quietness is genuine, unlike Yoko-senpai's which is a little weird.

But this is not what Matsuoka Yoshitsugu cares about... That kind of "golden seat" should only belong to the main actor or the respected elders. In this society that likes to nitpick details and play tricks on people, doing things that are not in line with your status will definitely be disliked.

However, how could she, who was always so timid, not know this common sense? Although they were just superficial work relationships that they often met, Matsuoka Yoshitsugu believed that the little girl's social skills were no less than those of her best friends.

In this case, if you know the truth but still sit there, there is only one truth.

For no reason, Matsuoka Yoshitsugu suddenly thought of his previous job that had failed. Of course, due to his long-term experience and temperament, he was already somewhat accustomed to bad things, so he was not particularly frustrated or disappointed.

But now, I feel inexplicably frustrated.

As time passed, a fat man sat down at the supervision position behind the glass wall and announced the start of the recording phase.

Everyone stood up ceremoniously and bowed to ask for instructions, just like saying "I'm starting" before a meal.

"I'm Junction's Miyu Irino, and I play the role of the fox demon. I'll be in your care from now on."

"Haruka Tomatsu from Music Ray'n provides the voice for Hana Mikawa."

"I am Takahiro Sakurai from 91 Productiondesu~"

"I'm Hayami Saori from I'm Enterprise. I still have many immature aspects. Please correct me and teach me." The girl who had been chatting and laughing with Yoko-senpai before turned out to be a colleague from the same company.

Is it an illusion... I feel that any one of them has more femininity than Yoko-senpai.

"I'm Yui Ogura from Style Cube. I don't have enough acting experience. I'm still a little nervous about playing such an important role. I hope everyone can take care of me."

As expected, it is the main role.

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu felt a little emotional.

After that, except for occasionally coming forward to make up a few words, he basically stayed in the corner. He often watched and learned from others' acting skills, and among the many excellent voice actors, the little girl who was obviously still studying was particularly eye-catching.

Some are walking on thin ice, but they can always give the sound and reaction that the producers want, so they are undoubtedly qualified.

The lighting effect in the recording studio was very soft. Matsuoka Yoshitsugu sat in a position where he would not disturb anyone, silently looking at the girl in front of him who was bathed in vertical light and was concentrating on her work.

I suddenly felt distant, even though I was obviously older.

I will probably encounter this kind of feeling more often in the future.

Although we haven't ever had an extreme desire to stand out, who hasn't secretly fantasized about standing at the center of the world and being a handsome protagonist while washing dishes, delivering newspapers, or eating rice balls during lunch break?

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu looked down at those few lines of dialogue that had no nutritional value and were his own connecting lines.

A hard-working person cannot easily harbor negative energy. Once the accumulated passion and motivation cools down, it will be drained away, just like a staggering traveler in the winter snow. Once he closes his eyes and falls asleep, he may never wake up again.

So, he just sighed quietly.

……

The recording of the first episode was completed smoothly. Since it was the first time to start work, the script and animation directors came to the scene to visit. At this time, the main creators met and communicated happily.

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu took a look at the excitement over there, then looked away and started thinking about how to deal with dinner.

"Yoko-san, I'll be leaving first," he said politely.

"Don't go. It's time for dinner. We are discussing where to eat together. Let's just treat this as a meeting." Hikasa Yoko said.

"I don't think I'll need it. The performance only lasts a few seconds."

"What's the big deal? Am I not just a supporting role?"

"…You can't generalize. After all, you are a well-known and promising practitioner."

"Hey, don't be shy. Only by taking the initiative can there be follow-ups. Only by chatting more with these people can you expand your network. This opportunity is rare, so let me teach you a few jokes at a cocktail party. I guarantee that you can liven up the atmosphere! Be the focus of everyone's attention!" Senior Yangzi was full of confidence.

"I really can't handle it. I still have to work, so I really won't go." Matsuoka Yoshitsugu declined.

"Okay, see you next time." Senior Yoko seemed a little disappointed that he couldn't take the young man to social occasions.

"Yeah, see you next time."

Matsuoka Yoshitsugu packed up and left the recording studio.

Chapter 62: The Fall of the Keymaster

"Mature and stable adults: So boring."

"The mature and steady adult poked you."

"Mature and steady adult: Where is the person? Where did he go?"

"The mature and steady adult shook the screen."

"Mature and steady adult: Pretending to be dead, huh?"

"A mature and stable adult shared a Yoshinoya 3000 yen voucher"

"The Minotaur Chieftain received a 1 yen voucher 3000 second ago."

"Tauren Chieftain: Just tell me what you mean. I feel bad for sending you red envelopes."

"Mature and stable adult: I'm so bored!"

"Tauren Chief: Then you can work on the Four Color Conjecture. If you find it boring, you can study the Goldbach Conjecture. With your level of knowledge, you will have something to do in your next life, not just this one."

"Mature and stable adult: Do you think you are very humorous?"

"Tauren Chieftain: Finding joy in adversity is the quality I am most proud of."

"Mature and stable adults: come out and play."

"Tauren Chief: No, I've been very busy lately. I'm at home thinking about the lines and making preparations."

"Mature and stable adult: I don't believe you. When you say this, please get up from the floor and turn off the explicit variety show on TV."

"Tauren Chieftain: Haha, you can always find excuses to accuse me. I was clearly concentrating on my work."

After Yin Ze typed and sent the message, he quickly sat up from the floor. On the TV screen not far away, underground idols were being encouraged by the host to dance, and their white thighs were eye-catching. He looked at the ceiling and corners in doubt, trying to confirm whether there were pinhole cameras installed in the room.

"Mature and steady adult: Oh, let's go out and have fun. What's the point of auditioning? It's definitely going to be a minor role anyway, right?"

"Tauren Chieftain: A true voice actor often only needs simple roles."

"Mature and steady adults: There is no point in rushing. When you are in trouble, being reckless and stubborn will only make you sink deeper. Take a few steps back, and you may find a new way out."

"Minotaur Chieftain: Although this is a far-fetched theory, considering that Sakura is a person with a weak will, it can be regarded as a stunning feat of strength and determination."

"Mature and steady adult: Hehehe, come out quickly, I can't wait to treat you well. Cleaver.JPG"

"Tauren Chieftain: What do you want to do?"

"Mature and steady adult: I asked my dad to ask someone he knew to get two super-high-quality tickets for an art exhibition. They're very rare. It's at the National Art Center, Tokyo. If you forward my account, I'll be seeing photos and paintings. I think you'll be interested!"

"Minotaur Chief: I am interested. But for Sakura, it's like being a man and having to go shopping with your girlfriend. I can't bear to see you become a walking corpse in the elegant artistic atmosphere."