"I won't speak up for you just because you call me nii-san." Akira reached out and patted Hikigaya Komachi's head lightly.
"I don't want it either. I will get the role based on my own abilities," Hikigaya Komachi said confidently, smiling.
"Very good," Akira said, glancing at the other voice actors around them.
They seemed visibly relieved.
"My arrival may have interrupted your preparations. But I believe capable voice actors will not be easily pressure just by my presence. I look forward to your performances," Akira said, before start walking into the recording studio.
Yukino Yukinoshita did not immediately follow him, instead turning to Komachi.
"I've heard about you from Akira. My name is Yukino Yukinoshita. I'm a student at the same school as your brother."
"Yukinoshita-senpai," Komachi said, bowing respectfully.
"Are you also planning to apply to Sobu High School?" Yukino asked, after hearing the way she address her.
"Yes. It's close to home, and besides, I have Onii-chan and Akira nii-san to support me," Komachi replied honestly.
"If you need help with your studies, you can contact me. I can help with homework, or you could ask him for tutoring—," Yukino said.
"Really? Then I will have to trouble Yukinoshita nee-san. Can we exchange contact information," Komachi said, taking out her phone.
Yukino nodded, and the two exchanged contact information.
After which, Yukino turned and walked into the recording studio.
Komachi watched the closed door for a moment.
She can guess what Yukinoshita Yukino was thinking, and decisively chose to accept her help.
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Inside the recording studio,
Akira's arrival surprised Tamura Wakaka.
But when she heard both Akira and Yukino came together, she immediately realized the two were dating.
"Mr. Fujimiya and Ms. Yukinoshita, they really don't forget work even on a date," Tamura Wakaka said with a smile.
"Have you decided who will be in charge of the Future animation?" Akira asked directly.
Tamura Wakaka nodded.
"Give the list to Sada Kana. Once confirmed, the Future Animation Studio can start preparations. I hope to see the first work in October," Akira instructed Wakaka Tamura.
"We're almost ready. The voice actors I selected today are already preparing for future projects," Wakaka Tamura replied, equally excited for the upcoming work.
After hearing this, Akira remained silent.
At that moment, Yukino entered the studio and bowed to Wakaka Tamura, respectfully. Wakaka had been a great help to her, almost like a mentor.
"Fujimiya-kun, would you like to observe the audition and select the voice actor's?" Wakaka Tamura asked.
She had heard about Akira's abilities from Hayama Riko and others.
"No need. You can select them freely. Yukino and I just came to watch," Akira shook his head.
Seeing this, Wakaka Tamura stopped insisting and returned to her seat to continue the audition.
Hayama Riko walked over, bowed to Akira, and looked at Yukino.
"Yumiko is my girlfriend and the second daughter of the Yukinoshita family," Akira introduced.
"Hello, Miss Yukinoshita," Riko said, bowing politely.
"Hello, Miss Hayama," Yukino replied, calmly.
After introductions, Akira asked Riko to observe the audition details, understanding he wanted time to talk with Yukino. Riko tactfully returned to her seat.
As soon as she left, Akira turned to Yukino.
"Did you said something to Komachi?" he asked.
"No… I didn't," Yukino said guiltily, turning her head away.
Akira could tell Yukino was lying.
He even had a good guess of what she had said to Komachi. He could also understand Komachi's thought process too.
Yukino did not know how to phrase complex questions, and her intentions were clear.
While Komachi had not reached the level of Haruno Yukinoshita, it was still easy for her to see through Yukino's thoughts.
Since she could see through Yukino's thought process, she could easily give her the answer, that she want to hear.
"Komachi is smart. No matter what you ask, she will always give you a satisfying answer," Akira whispered in Yukino's ear.
"You mean… she lied to me?" Yukino asked, stunned.
"Not lying. Komachi has no feeling toward me. She has her own ideas. Her intelligence is probably on par with Ebina Hina. In fact, her emotional intelligence surpasses Hina's," Akira explained.
"Is she… really that capable?" Yukino asked skeptically.
"If she were born in the Yukinoshita family, she might even replace your sister's position," Akira said, clearly impressed by Komachi.
Yukino fell silent.
"Your grades are excellent, but in interpersonal relationships and conversation, you lag behind Komachi, even behind Yumiko. Komachi is kind, she's not a threat to you or others. And If she had malicious intentions, her cute appearance could easily deceive many peoples. Once you get to know her better, spend time with her...you'll understand her high emotional intelligence is...," Akira said gently.
Yukino kept his words in mind.
Since Komachi posed no real threat, it might indeed be possible to spend more time with her.
By the way, she could also test if Komachi really was as capable as Akira suggested.
Thinking this, Yukino leaned on Akira's shoulder, letting herself stop over-analyzing things.
After talking with her sister, she understood one thing—
That no matter what he thought or his end goal is: Akira truly cared for her.
That alone was enough.
...
The audition proceeded quickly.
Each voice actor only had a few minutes to perform.
A strong connection existed between personality and delivery. Talented voice actors could convey a character's essence purely through tone.
The newcomers had many shortcomings, but their potential shone through.
Akira quietly took notes on those he found promising.
When it was Komachi's turn, Akira expected her to mimic her little sister's style.
But what happened....surprised him.
"Someone once asked me, do you believe in God?" Komachi began.
"My answer is 'no', because all miracles are merely wonderful misunderstandings."
"Until today, I finally met God."
"But I didn't expect that the 'God' would actually want to kill me?"
"It's ridiculous, really ridiculous. God is actually afraid of my family?"
"Come on then, kill me, you ridiculous God!"
Komachi's laugh was slightly morbid, perfectly portraying a villainous character.
Tamura Wakaka watched her, stunned.
Riko's eyes widened, realizing that Komachi's skill was not inferior to senior voice actors. Her performance was even a little frightening.
At the end of her act, Komachi transformed into her 'usual cute mode' instantly.
As she bowed politely and left the studio.
"This girl is excellent. With the right training, her skills could rival even the famous voice actors," Wakaka Tamura praised as Komachi left.
"....he was actually brought by Akira. She's only been under Shimizu for less than a week. Before that, she was a total newcomer with no experience in voice recording" Riko whispered, her expression complicated.
"What?!!" Wakaka Tamura was stunned. She had not expected such raw talent.
"Her abilities is impressive, right?" Akira asked quietly from behind.
"Fujimiya-kun, where did you find her? If there are more newcomers like this, Hoshiyuu Agency will soon become a major voice actor agency," Tamura Wakaka said, astonished.
"She's a friend's sister. Finding one like her is already rare," Akira said calmly.
Wakaka Tamura felt a pang of regret.
Komachi's potential reminded her of Saori Shimizu—her acting skill was considered among the best in the industry.
In nearly every dubbing role she get, she would bring out the character to life.
"Komachi still needs to train. Don't give her too many opportunities just because of me," Akira said to Riko.
"Understood," Riko said after a moment of hesitation.
.....
After Komachi's performance,
Akira had no further reason to stay. As both of them walked out of the recording studio together.
Outside, Akira saw Komachi talking to Shimizu Saori.
Yukino noticed Saori as well.
Saori feeling a gaze at her, turn around.
The two girls' eyes met, silently sizing each other up.
In this world, coincidences happen—like wearing the same clothes.
Even more coincidental, both had long black hair and strikingly beautiful faces.
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