Anime rating game

"Why are you two still so relaxed? It's already 4:30 in the afternoon!"

"What's wrong with 4:30?" Yuan Shengbai asked in surprise.

"Huh...? Have you forgotten? I remember President Masamune also specially invited you."

Shizuka Sakaki glanced down at her phone and asked in confusion:

"Didn't the president say 6 o'clock?"

"It's 6 o'clock, that's right. But think about it... the president said that someone would come to pick us up at 6 o'clock, so we can soak in the hot springs tonight, have a good night's rest, and have a whole day of fun at the beach tomorrow. We'll come back the day after tomorrow morning and return to our normal lives."

Karasuma Chitose shook his finger twice and laughed:

"Have you forgotten where we're headed? We're going to Izu."

“I asked Xiaomai, who arrived there earlier this morning, and she said that it would take at least two hours to get there by car.”

"We set off at 6 a.m. and arrived there close to 9 p.m.

"Voice actors are a profession that requires a lot of attention to their physique. They definitely won't have anything to eat after 9 p.m.."

"In other words, dinner time tonight is between 4:30 and 6:00."

"It's already 4:30. Finding a restaurant, walking around, and ordering food will take about half an hour."

"After that, you can't just get on the bus right after you finish eating, so you need to allow half an hour in advance."

That’s right.

After hearing her analysis, Shizuka Sakaki also became a little anxious.

The incident began the day before yesterday afternoon. The president, who had just returned from vacation, suddenly announced at the meeting that he and Mashiro were going to go to the beach in Izu. The beach had already been rented in advance, and he asked if anyone was interested.

At that moment, Karasuma Chitose immediately expressed great interest.

When asked, Shizuka Sakaki wanted to refuse, but for some reason, she couldn't bring herself to say it.

Later, due to work reasons, Momoka Sono, who was dubbing an OVA on the second floor of Musashino, was also invited.

Before I knew it, I was going to go with Chitose and Hyakka.

Fortunately, thanks to the coordination of Musashino, the three of them had completely aligned their work arrangements for the day.

"In that case, let's find a restaurant around here and grab something to eat."

"Hehe... Wasn't Shizuka quite unwilling before?"

"When did I ever refuse?"

"Although you didn't say it out loud, there was no smile on your face when you talked about going out to play. Instead, you gave people a slightly melancholy feeling."

"Is that right?"

Shizuka Sakaki was slightly taken aback, but quickly realized what was happening.

Speaking of which, when she learned that Aoi and the other three were busy with work and couldn't go out and have fun together, she felt not only disappointed but also guilty, as if she had "done something wrong."

Everyone is working hard on the production of "Shirobako", but he goes out to play instead.

"I'm sorry, I feel a little bad about Aoi and the others."

"There's nothing we can do about it; our voice acting work hasn't even started yet."

Karasuma Chitose chuckled lightly and said nonchalantly:

"Work should be combined with rest time. Only in this way can we work better. The balance between work and rest is also very important."

"Hearing this from Qiansui's mouth, it just doesn't seem convincing at all." Yuan Sheng Baihua laughed unconsciously. "You've been resting the whole time, and you haven't even participated in many auditions."

"You've been keeping an eye on me? Hmph... Your news is outdated. I got voice acting jobs for three anime in August. Two important supporting female roles with more than ten lines each, and one third female lead."

Is that a lot?

"For Karasuma Chitose, that's already a lot. I only had one job last month, so compared to that, it's three times more."

"...Please try a little harder, I'd like to act on the same stage with you again."

Hearing Yuan Sheng Baihua's blunt words, Karasuma Chitose felt a little embarrassed and couldn't help but look away, chuckling twice.

"There will be a chance."

Chapter 201 We Heard Your Whispers

When Shizuka Sakaki arrived at the hot spring inn where she was staying, Masamune and the others had already spent the whole day playing at the beach.

Around 8 p.m., in a roadside coffee shop, Masamune, Mashiro, Umaru, and Tomoyo were looking expectantly towards the southeast corner of the shop.

By the window, Doma Taira and Kongo-you were alone together.

However, the former kept looking out the window, while the latter kept his head down and remained silent, so that neither the conversation nor the relationship progressed at all.

"We've tried everything to leave them alone, so why is it all useless?" Doma Umaru asked in a low voice.

"What about during the day? Did anything happen while they were playing at the beach?"

Although Masamune was willing to help matchmake his brother and Kongo-you at Umaru's request, he couldn't keep an eye on the two of them all the time.

As for Umaru herself, in order to avoid her brother focusing too much on her and neglecting Kongo-yo, she deliberately didn't wander around in front of him today.

"Hmm... I've been secretly observing, and it seems to be in a similar situation to what it is now."

"That's it."

Masamune paused for a moment, then slowly began to speak:

"If the person involved is not aware of this, or lacks motivation, no matter how enthusiastic outsiders are, it will be of no use."

"Whether it's your brother or Jin Gangye, someone has to take the initiative."

"How about we talk to the person involved?"

Doma Umaru let out a soft "Eh..." and nodded slightly, seemingly lost in thought.

“That’s true. In that case, I’ll find an opportunity to talk to Miss Ye later and see what she thinks.”

"Sigh... my brother really worries me so much."

Upon hearing this, Masamune couldn't help but smile, then asked:

What do you want to do tomorrow?

"We did all the usual beach activities today, so I want to try something new tomorrow," Doma Umaru said to himself. "We've been on the shore all day, so how about we go a little further out and go diving?"

"No problem, then let's find a diving equipment store tomorrow morning and rent a few sets of gear. I wonder what it will feel like to look up at the sky from the sea."

At this moment, a short-haired young woman standing nearby suddenly spoke up:

"Diving is not an easy thing. If you want to have a good experience when you dive for the first time, the instructor is very important."

"Isn't it better to have a young and beautiful older sister giving guidance than a middle-aged man?"

"You're a diving instructor?" Masamune asked, looking surprised.

"No, although I really want to say yes, not just anyone can be a diving instructor. I have a friend whose family runs a diving equipment business, and she is not only the owner of the shop, but also a diving instructor."

"I see, are you helping a friend get business?"

"Not really. I just suddenly saw a few really good-looking people in a coffee shop, so I was naturally very interested. I've actually been looking for an opportunity to strike up a conversation with you guys."

Masamune chuckled to himself, realizing that this person was the type he wasn't good at dealing with.

"What's the name of the shop you mentioned? Where is it located?"

"The store's name is Grand Blue, and it's quite famous in Izu. You can find it by searching on an electronic map."

"I've made a note of it. I'll go check it out tomorrow."

Grand Blue? That name sounds familiar.

The next moment, Masamune suddenly realized.

Kotegawa? Come to think of it, the story of Grand Blue is indeed set in Izu.

I hadn't decided what anime to produce for the next quarter, except for Clannad. Since that's the case, I'll include Grand Blue in it.

"Oh right, I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Hamaoka Azusa. What are your names?"

“Hayase Masamune…”

Masamune and the others introduced themselves one by one.

"Masamune-kun? I feel like I've heard that name somewhere before. Are you here on a trip to Izu? Are you planning to stay for a few days?"

"The plan is to visit today and tomorrow, and then go home the day after tomorrow morning."

"Time is a bit tight, why not stay a few more days?"

"Work and studies are more important. If you play every day, it's easy to forget your responsibilities."

"Huh…?"

The composition of these four people is quite complex.

Thinking of this, Hamaoka Azusa observed the four of them again, and for a moment, she felt somewhat disheartened.

It's rare to meet such a handsome guy with great looks, figure, and temperament, but unfortunately he's already taken.

These three girls are all exceptionally beautiful and have outstanding temperaments, making them truly alluring. Unfortunately, the corner is too solid, and no matter how hard you look at it, you can't pry it open. This is probably why many people hesitate to approach them.

More importantly, this woman with long silver hair exudes a dangerous aura, giving the impression that she might strike at any moment.

Although she has lost her initial enthusiasm, Hamaoka Azusa has always been very lenient towards handsome men and beautiful women.

After chatting briefly for a while, they got up and left.

After she left, Tomoyo spoke up first:

"That person was very dangerous."

"?? Really?" Doma looked surprised. Tomoyo seemed to be in more danger, didn't she?

Having played the game and spent time together today, she already understood.

This is Tomoyo Sakagami, who didn't have a close relationship with Tomoya Okazaki and whose mental state was closer to that of a "lone wolf" in high school.

“She’s bisexual,” Masamune interjected. “She’s too outgoing and will act on any opportunity she gets. There’s no need to get to know her well or have any further contact with her.”