Anime rating game

"We can give it our all until the registration deadline."

"If I can pass the review, as long as I perform well, I shouldn't embarrass myself on stage."

"I have no objection, I'll listen to you." Yamada Ryo nodded slightly.

“Me too!” Kita Ikuyo chimed in with a smile, then turned to look at Goto Ichiri.

Finding himself alone again in the blink of an eye, Goto Ichiri unconsciously took a step back, but finding no suitable hiding place, he had to give up.

I don't want to go, I really don't want to go.

Even performing on a sparsely populated street is difficult to showcase one's full potential, let alone on a super-large stage.

But everyone is looking forward to it, so how can we dampen their enthusiasm at a time like this?

“When I went on stage or registered, I wanted to put a paper bag over my head.”

"Huh...? This is too strange. How about I just wear sunglasses?" Hongxia said as she thought about it.

"No, this is my bottom line, otherwise it's hard for me to calm down."

Goto Ichiri shifted his gaze to Kita Ikuyo, and hesitated before saying:

"Let Kita put down his guitar for now and just sing."

Hongxia and Yamada Ryo immediately realized that they were both experienced players, and that Xiaoboqi Guitar was also played exceptionally well.

But Kita was a complete novice. Singing was fine, but playing an instrument and singing at the same time was too difficult for a beginner. Asking him to cooperate with others was almost asking the impossible.

These past few days of training have been mostly the result of the three of us trying to keep up with her pace, and we've all been a bit distracted and haven't performed very well.

"Let's try again, just like little Poch suggested."

"Ah."

Kita Ikuyo put down her guitar, made some simple preparations, and looked back at the others.

"Let's begin, my three seniors."

"Wait a moment."

After looking around but not finding the paper bag, Goto Ichiri quickly ran to the back, facing the wall with the back of his head facing everyone.

"We can start now."

"It can't be that bad, can it?" Kita Ikuyo stared speechlessly at her retreating figure.

"This is the best way; only in this way can I play with peace of mind."

There are only a few of us here.

"For me, I can only play well when I'm alone. Next, I'll face the wall, close my eyes, and pretend you don't exist."

Kita Ikuyo sighed helplessly and said again:

"Alright, let's begin!"

This time, the moment the song started, everyone felt a completely different sensation than before.

That unparalleled smoothness felt like a melody dancing in your ears.

As one of the audience members and judges, Masamune vaguely saw a tender sprout just emerging from the soil in the group of people.

Despite the dark and solitary lyrics, they evoke a sense of the last glimmer of light in the darkness.

When the music ended, Masamune couldn't help but applaud.

"You did a good job this time, especially Ichiri, who played very well, completely different from before."

Goto Ichiri turned around, her cheeks slightly flushed, and said involuntarily:

"When we go on stage later, besides putting paper bags over our heads, can we change the formation? The three of you stand on the outside, and I stand on the inside. You guys help block the audience's view."

"We're not ninjas, and you're not someone we're protecting, are you?"

Hongxia looked at her speechlessly. If she agreed like that, she felt that Hongxia would treat it as a magic weapon and do it every time she performed.

But if she doesn't agree, it will be difficult for her to exert her full potential.

"Alright, that's all for now. Mr. President, does this mean we've passed Musashino's internal review?"

"No."

"Huh...!? Didn't you just praise us?"

"I praised you because you did very well and made great progress compared to last time, but you still did not meet the standard."

Masamune smiled slightly and explained:

"If your previous performance was worth 20 points, then the one just now was worth 60 points. Our company's internal review requires 80 points, while the sound company's review is around 75 points."

Why is the review process stricter here?

"The review process is actually the same for both, but because you are from Musashino, they will lower the requirements for you. However, I hope you will get on stage based on your own abilities, not by using connections."

"I see. But since we've improved by 40 points, we should be able to pass the review if we put in a little more effort."

"Good luck to you guys! Registration closes on December 12th, so hurry up!"

"Understood, Mr. President. The remaining 20 points cannot be improved in a short time. Let's go back for today, discuss our strategy later, and come back tomorrow."

"it is good."

Chapter 252 The Final Stop of Dreams

Soon after, on Christmas Day.

Students have just started their winter break, and since it's Friday, many office workers have also begun their holiday after getting off work this afternoon.

With the animation industry booming, many people are very interested in the anime song and dance show hosted by Musashino. Those who managed to snag tickets or buy tickets from scalpers at high prices arrived early at Tokyo Dome with their families in the evening.

The Masamune family, who were the organizers, also arrived backstage shortly after dinner.

"How are the preparations going?"

"President, all preparations are complete, all artists are in place, and we can begin at any time."

"That's good, you can continue with your work."

Masamune gestured to Watanabe Hayato not to worry about him and to continue walking. Every time they passed a preparation room with their anime's name on it, they would go in and say hello.

After passing through several rooms, they soon arrived at K-On!'s preparation room.

"Mr. Masamune, what brings you here? Good evening." Noticing the group, Kotobuki Tsumugi was the first to stand up and greet them.

Looking at the five people wearing Sakuragaoka High School uniforms, Masamune was slightly surprised:

Why are you all wearing school uniforms?

"This is the end of our dreams. Compared to wearing other clothes, the school uniform feels more nostalgic."

Hirasawa Yui smiled and added:

"Besides, when we dress up like this, we're cosplaying ourselves from an anime."

“Calling it cosplay feels a bit off,” Akiyama Mio added. “After all, the four of us are college students, and it’s been almost a year since we graduated from high school.”

“I’m still a working high school student,” Nakano Azusa remarked, then added, “Wearing the school uniform makes me feel very safe, like I can perform in the park on my way home from school.”

"Judging from the schedule, you're the first to perform. Are you confident?" Masamune asked with a smile.

“Yes, yes… Compared to last year, we’re already veterans.” Hirasawa Yui nodded repeatedly.

"It should be fine. To be on the safe side, the lead vocalist this time will be Yui-senpai."

Nakano Azusa secretly glanced at Akiyama Mio. Compared to Yui-senpai, Mio-senpai actually had better singing skills, but sometimes her performance was unstable due to nervousness.

"It's a pity there's only one song. I really want to hold a concert here and sing until I'm completely exhausted," Yui Hirasawa remarked.

"Then you'll have to rely on yourselves."

"Yes, yes... We will definitely hold a concert here on our own, in our lifetime."

After chatting for a while, Masamune and the others got up and left.

After greeting everyone involved in the animation produced by his own company, he arrived at the venue and took his seat in the VIP section.

Soon after the lights were turned off, the venue was pitch black, with only the glow sticks in the audience's hands flashing.

The next moment, the emcee walked onto the stage.

After a brief introduction, the first band, "After-School Tea Party," took the stage.

This scene was also broadcast simultaneously on television.

The Red and White Song Battle takes place on the last day of the year, while there are no special television programs on Christmas Day.

As a result, the Musashino-themed year-end anime song and dance party has spread throughout the country.

Many countries in Asia broadcast the event simultaneously on television or online.

"Hello everyone, we are K-On!"

Once on stage, looking at the dense array of glow sticks around her, Hirasawa Yui smiled and waved.

After a brief introduction of the five of them, the performance began.

The song they chose was "Light and Airy Time," and the moment the song started, a clip from the anime "K-On!" played on the giant screen behind them.

It includes scenes from the first two seasons, as well as side stories from the White Box, along with the five characters in school uniforms, which deeply moved countless viewers.

"thank you all!"

After the five members of K-On! left the stage, Yoshino Nanjo appeared, bringing with her the opening theme of A Certain Scientific Railgun, instantly igniting the entire venue.

One popular anime song after another made the already heated atmosphere in the venue even more explosive, with countless people shouting in unison like madmen, creating the most wonderful background sound.

When the four members of the band came on stage after the performance, they were immediately taken aback.

Even the outgoing Ichichi Nijika and Kita Ikuyo couldn't help but swallow hard, their steps becoming incredibly heavy.

In order to hone their skills, the group has accumulated a lot of stage performance experience these days, but due to their limited fame, they have only been able to perform in small venues.

This is the first time I've performed at a venue like the Tokyo Dome.

However, the two were more worried about Goto Ichiri than about themselves.