Anime rating game

"sorry."

"I'm not blaming you. Well... how should I put it? Although I feel very embarrassed and have a feeling that it will be difficult to go out for a while, I'm also a little happy because I've conveyed my feelings to you."

“I have received your kind words,” Arima Kousei said softly.

"No wonder Arima-kun, who is usually so reserved, stayed in the hospital room the whole time. No matter what I said, you wouldn't leave."

Kaori Miyazono smiled slightly and continued:

"I'm sorry, Arima-kun. Because I didn't want you to see me crying in secret, I scolded you, hit you, and kept ordering you around during the days you were in the hospital, trying to get rid of you."

"It's okay. If it were me, I'd probably... do the same thing."

"So Shizuka isn't your cousin after all?"

"Well, Mr. Nakamura isn't my cousin either. He's the director of this anime, and President Hayase is the producer and scriptwriter."

"Shizuka's acting is quite good. So, when she first went to the ward, the way she looked at me was a bit strange. Was she observing my expressions and behavior so that she could better dub my voice?"

"Yes, Shizuka-nee has told me about you many times."

"The piano music in the anime sounds very familiar. Is it Arima-kun playing it? Speaking of which, the male protagonist's voice is also yours."

"Yes, I'm only a temporary voice actor for this one anime. I also participated in the music production."

"Hmm... the art style is somewhat familiar. As expected of Shiina Mashiro's guidance, I always thought her paintings were very beautiful. She is truly extraordinary."

"In the world of painting, she is a world-class genius and is hailed as a national treasure that is rare to find in hundreds of years."

"Oh...isn't this a super amazing person? She's also very beautiful. She's a perfect match for President Hayase."

During their conversation, Kaori Miyazono couldn't resist picking up the remote and pressing the fast-forward button again.

On screen, after Kaori Miyazono's death in the story, an unhealable wound was left in Kousei Arima's heart.

The painting by Shiina Mashiro overwhelmed him with emotion, and he wept uncontrollably in his room.

With the company and encouragement of Tsubaki Sawabe, he regained his spirits.

In the empty music classroom, a person silently plays a sad melody.

But the anime did not end there. In the next episode, it tells the story of Kaori Miyazono and Kousei Arima's past interactions and the various efforts she made, through flashbacks.

"Huh...? Why are so many things that only I know being made into animation?"

“During the script refinement phase, the scriptwriter Mairou often communicated with her uncles and aunts; they must have provided the information.”

"Am I the only one in the whole world who doesn't know this anime? That's so unfair."

"Sorry…"

"I told you there was no need to apologize, no wonder this anime was rated 4 stars. Aside from the fact that I am the female lead, which makes me feel a little awkward, it's still very good. The plot is excellent, the art style is outstanding, and the pacing is just right. It's as good as Musashino."

"Well, that's what I thought too."

"Thanks to this animation, I was able to recover my health, stand up again, and even run and jump around. I want to go and thank them, but it seems like I don't have anything to repay them with?"

How about we play a piece together?

"Sure, would you like to play with me, Arima-kun?"

"At this point, is there even a need to ask?"

Kaori Miyazono smiled slightly, and then said:

“That’s true, then… let’s go together, Arima-kun.”

"Ah."

……

"I am back!"

"Welcome back."

"what……?"

Hayase Kyōe, who hadn't expected a response and had just casually uttered a common phrase, looked at the two people who had suddenly appeared at the door with surprise.

"You are……?"

"Hello Aunt Juanjiang, I am Kaori Miyazono, the female protagonist in the anime 'Your Lie in April'."

Masamune, who was walking this way with his luggage on his back, couldn't help but retort upon hearing this:

"Who introduces themselves like that? Doesn't it seem a bit odd?"

"Isn't this a unique way of introducing yourself interesting?" Kaori Miyazono smiled, then said, "Thank you for saving me. I came here today specifically to express my gratitude."

"How long have you been waiting here?"

"It was about five or six minutes. Just as I was about to leave, I suddenly heard you talking, so I decided to hide and scare you. I didn't expect that Aunt Juanjiang would be the first one to come over."

Masamune looked at her speechlessly. When they met before, she seemed like a very quiet person.

Over the past few days, this impression has gradually formed in my mind.

Now that he has recovered, his impression of people has been completely shattered.

So, you were unable to perform well before because you were physically weak?

How are you feeling right now?

"I've fully recovered! I can run, jump, and laugh all the time, and I can even do parkour on the rooftop!" Kaori Miyazono waved her arm, deliberately striking a fitness pose.

"Seeing how energetic you are, I'm relieved."

After entering, Masamune put down his luggage and was about to make tea for the two of them when he found Tomoyo Sakagami boiling water and his young daughter's mother getting tea leaves. So he sat down opposite them.

When do you start school?

"April 6th, next Monday."

"Do we have to do a TV interview and conduct a survey before the start of the school year?"

Seeing Kaori Miyazono's curious expression, Masamune took out his phone, opened one of the text messages, and explained:

"Arima has given several interviews before, so it's hard to avoid this kind of thing. You guys are very popular right now, and if you don't give any interviews, some unscrupulous reporters might block your door. In the end, it's better to guide than to block."

"I didn't say I didn't want to. What time exactly?"

"If you're not busy, let's hold it tomorrow morning in the conference room on the third floor of Musashino."

“No problem,” Kaori Miyazono replied with a smile without hesitation.

“Me too.” Arima Kousei nodded slightly.

Chapter 136 A New Season, A New Beginning

"Tea, please."

"Thank you."

After accepting the tea from Tomoyo Sakagami, Kaori Miyazono thanked her softly, then looked at Masamune again:

"I came here specifically to express my gratitude. Personally, I would like to give a violin performance as a thank you gift, but what I like may not be liked by others."

"So I asked directly, what kind of return gift are you expecting?"

Should I give a return gift?

To be honest, Masamune didn't have any expectations.

After a moment of hesitation, his gaze involuntarily drifted toward Mashiro.

"The official performance," Mashiro said softly.

"This is it."

Masamune nodded slightly, then added:

"Compared to private performances, we would actually prefer to see the two of you perform formally on stage."

"A formal performance?"

Kaori Miyazono glanced back at Kousei Arima, a sense of anticipation rising within her.

"No problem, we will try our best to participate in many, many competitions in the future, and we will definitely extend an invitation to you when the opportunity arises."

……

The following day, Musashino Animation Studios returned to work after their holiday.

Aside from those on leave, most employees have returned to their posts.

Early in the morning, in the conference hall, after Masamune distributed the scripts for the three animations that would be produced in April, he began to arrange other matters.

"So, the three anime series for this season will be distributed in this manner. Director Kinoshita is in charge of the second season of 'K-On!'. With your experience from the first season, I believe you should be able to perform even better."

"Suddenly the pressure came on."

Kinoshita Seiichi nodded slightly, but at the same time, he felt a lot of pressure.

K-On! Season 1 achieved an unprecedented 4.5 stars, firmly ahead of other animation companies in the industry.

The second season is equally captivating, and it certainly deserves a higher rating.

Otherwise, it would be a dereliction of duty.

“Director Takeuchi is in charge of Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun. I’ll give you Nozaki’s phone number later. If you have any questions, you can call him directly. Or, perhaps we should just invite him over.”

"clear."

"Director Nishimura, you will be in charge of 'Eromanga Sensei'. If there is anything you don't understand, please feel free to contact the person in charge."

"no problem."

Seeing him nod slightly, Masamune unconsciously glanced at him a couple more times.

Director Nishimura, whose full name is Eiji Nishimura, is also a former employee of Musashino and returned to Musashino last winter.

Leaving aside his achievements during his years away from home, after returning to Musashino, he only temporarily took charge of supervising Tom and Jerry when Kinoshita Seiichi was busy.

Even if they are said to be very capable, they haven't yet achieved any outstanding results, making it hard to completely trust them.

"Since the company has too many employees right now, you should discuss the staffing needs of each of you after the meeting and finalize the list before the end of the workday this morning."