Anime rating game

After the morning meeting and finishing his official duties for the day, Masamune began dialing the phone number of Sanzenin Murasaki.

This is our daily routine, and it's also the most important thing right now.

Since last month, her health has been deteriorating rapidly. Even with the daily buffs she uses, she can hardly maintain her condition and can only barely survive.

Specifically, it's become very difficult for them to leave their beds.

"Miss Murasaki, how are you feeling today?"

"I won't die. I should be fine for another month."

Her voice was a little weak, but her tone didn't change much.

"Does making phone calls like this have any effect on your health? Should I come over in person?"

"It's not to the point where I can't even speak anymore. Let's leave it at that. Keeping in touch by phone will also prevent you from seeing me like this."

Upon hearing this, Masamune unconsciously recalled the scene he had witnessed when he visited her last week. Her body had become extremely thin, and she gave the impression of being on her deathbed.

In the first season of Hayate the Combat Butler, a lot of the storyline involving Shiko Sanzenin was added.

Due to my poor health, I had to ask a voice actor to fill in.

Although the voice actors' acting skills are excellent, it just doesn't feel quite right since it's not the real person playing the role.

"The production of Hayate the Combat Butler is nearing completion. Nagi is doing very well, but she keeps getting all puffed up, which is really a headache."

"Getting all puffed up? She's not a kitten. Anyway, I understand what you mean. I'll talk to her about it tonight."

"Then trouble you."

"You're welcome. Musashino holds a celebration banquet at the end of each quarter, right? I'd like to attend the banquet at the end of this month as well."

"We have no problem here, you're welcome anytime, but... what about your health?"

"It's okay. If that's the last day, I hope it'll be lively. Chatting, laughing, and gossiping with everyone is something I've always looked forward to."

"This won't be the last day," Masamune said with a smile. "If you're unlucky and don't get the ability to restore your health, I'll definitely come looking for you when we create another 5-star animation and receive the extraordinary reward of time travel."

"Thank you, but I don't like men who are too much younger than me."

"Since you can still joke around, it seems you're in pretty good shape today. I'll hang up now."

"Wait a minute, chat with me a little longer? It's so boring being alone. Looking at the ceiling above, I always feel like life is like sand slipping away in an hourglass."

"Okay, what can we talk about?"

"Can we talk about dating for a bit?"

"Ah."

"My dad has always disliked that person. To be honest, I really understand his feelings. This is the first time in my life I've been so willful..."

……

Why are there so many people again?

In the recording studio for "Oregairu 3", Doma Umaru looked at the many young men and women and was somewhat speechless.

I didn't expect so many people to be trying to take advantage of the rewards.

A supporting character with only one line might be replaced by a different person playing more than ten roles in other companies.

However, this kind of thing doesn't happen in Musashino.

"Is that even a question? Of course, it's for the 5-star reward." Karasuma Chitose's face lit up with excitement as he stared intently at Umaru. "If it's rated 5 stars, the rewards the passerby receives are exactly the same as the protagonist's, with absolutely no difference."

That's true, but it doesn't guarantee you'll get 5 stars, right?

"No, in the last evaluation, all four anime series received a rating of 4 stars, just half a star away from 5 stars. This time, Toradora! and Haikyuu!! should be 4 stars, and Sumo Wrestling should be 4 stars."

The four anime currently in production this quarter, Your Himouto! and Hayate the Combat Butler, are still a little short of being 5 stars; specifically, they lack sufficient development.

However, the final season of Oregairu and The Eve of Destiny were clearly more popular than the other two anime.

Although it may not be much, in terms of ratings, that makes a qualitative difference.

Therefore, both of these anime series are very likely to receive 5 stars.

What you said seems to make some sense.

"That's what everyone thinks, otherwise where would so many people come from? I've participated in both of these animations. As long as I get 5 stars, hehe... hahaha... I'm guaranteed to win!"

Doma Umaru paused for a moment, involuntarily thinking:

That person's laugh is really strange. I never thought that someone would laugh like that in real life.

Not far from the two, Hachiman Hikigaya, who had been summoned as the original author, involuntarily glanced at Chitose Karasuma, thinking to himself:

This person has a rather interesting personality. I wonder what it would be like to write a light novel with her as the protagonist?

Chapter 404 This is the formal attire I specially chose for today.

"...Hachiman-sensei, is this alright?"

Ever since Karasuma Gojyo entered, he has been coming over with his script, asking questions about the parts he doesn't understand.

Therefore, Hachiman Hikigaya had no choice but to explain his thoughts, the tone of the story, and the hidden plot points one by one.

Karasuma Gojō only stopped just before the audition was about to begin.

While Hikigaya Hachiman breathed a sigh of relief, he couldn't help but glance at Karasuma Chitose.

It has to be said that the siblings have completely different personalities; one is very serious, while the other is lazy and complacent.

Soon, the recording officially began.

Looking at the scene in the recording studio, Hachiman Hikigaya's thoughts drifted further and further away.

Three months ago, the Oregairu novel officially ended, and I began to devote myself to studying for the new book.

After some last-minute cramming, my final exam score was higher than I expected. However, the school had already been chosen and no changes were made.

To be honest, the higher-than-expected score only made my family and myself feel a little better, but it didn't have much other effect.

Having graduated from high school is not the end, but rather the beginning.

Because they don't have much contact in their daily lives, they will probably gradually drift apart from Yukinoshita and Yuigahama, and become acquaintances who "don't usually look for each other, but will greet each other if they happen to meet on the street."

This idea might be a little narcissistic, but Yukinoshita and Yui probably like him too, and if he confessed to one of them, the success rate would not be less than 60%.

Just like in the novel, once a decision has been made, there is no need to hesitate or drag things out; this is better for everyone.

Since the graduation ceremony, he no longer goes to Soubu High School, and Isshiki comes to his house every day.

In terms of their relationship dynamic, they've unknowingly evolved into something akin to a romantic relationship.

The reason I say it's similar is because I haven't formally confessed my feelings yet, and I haven't found the right opportunity.

I've thought about it a lot, but because I've thought about it too much, I'm still unable to bring the scenarios I've imagined to life.

"...Thank you all for your hard work today. We've already booked a barbecue restaurant, let's all have a simple meal together."

After finishing today's recording, Hachiman Hikigaya got up to say goodbye and hurriedly left the audio company.

Previously, after each recording session, Musashino staff would drive him back to Chiba.

This time is different. I just moved to Tokyo, and the apartment is a newly rented one. I haven't had time to unpack my luggage yet, and I also need to buy a lot of daily necessities.

……

The next morning, Hachiman Hikigaya slowly walked through the gates of Musashino.

It's a place I've been to many times, but this time, it feels completely different.

I walked all the way to the president's office on the third floor and knocked on the door a few times.

"Please come in."

Hachiman Hikigaya took a deep breath, mentally prepared himself, and pushed open the door to enter.

Masamune, who was discussing today's work with Yuka Okitsu, was startled by Hachiman Hikigaya, who was dressed in a sharp suit and had his hair slicked back. He looked surprised, but quickly recovered and asked with a smile:

"What a strange outfit you're wearing! It doesn't suit you at all."

"This is a formal suit that I specially chose for today."

"I didn't say there was anything wrong with the suit, but this hairstyle is so weird! Why is it slicked back? Did you use hair wax? Haha... It's so strange."

"The candidate for reference is Kyosuke Kousaka," Hachiman Hikigaya said calmly. "According to what I read online, it's best to dress formally for the interview."

"Tomorrow should be just like any other day. Applying hair wax is too much trouble and completely unnecessary."

Masamune smiled and shook his head, then changed the subject, saying with a smile:

"In short, welcome to Musashino."

"I haven't said anything yet, have I?"

"Didn't you come here for an interview? Or have I misunderstood you?"

"At least wait until I get my resume out, okay?"

"Given our relationship, there's no need for this formality, is there? Please have a seat and wait a moment. Once things are settled here, Ms. Xingjin will take you to complete your onboarding procedures."

"Thank you for your help. I still have to go to university, so I probably won't be able to come every day after that."

"Don't worry about that. Screenwriting is a very flexible profession. As long as you submit your work on time, you can work from home without any problem. Or, you can take your girlfriend out to gather material and find inspiration."

Can I get reimbursed for this?

"If it's not excessive."

What constitutes "excessive"? What are the standards?

"As for the time and place, going to Antarctica to collect materials and staying for two years is considered an extremely harsh situation. Going to Hawaii to collect materials and staying for a week is not so excessive, and two or three times a year is acceptable."

"What a strange standard..."

Upon seeing this, Yuka Okitsu interjected without a word:

"Don't listen to the president's nonsense. Hikigaya, applications for funding or reimbursement need to be reviewed. If the application is rejected, you will have to pay for it yourself."

"Moreover, the amount of funding one can apply for depends entirely on individual performance."

"The standards are flexible, but they are not a one-man show. Whether it is done well or badly, everyone is watching, and everyone knows what they are doing."