Tokyo: Oreimo

He still has that much power. For a new voice actor, offering a discount is just a matter of him talking; the question is whether he's willing to do it.

"I hope my intuition is right, he probably has more than just this one song."

Chapter 51 Recruitment

"Next person."

Upon hearing her number called, Kujou Sumika nervously stepped into the recording studio, holding the script that had already been assigned to her.

The recording studio was separated by a glass partition, allowing her to see the interviewers in charge, but she couldn't hear their whispers at all.

To avoid dialogue during the review process affecting the voice actors' performance.

Kujou Sumika was used to this, but there were other things that caught her attention.

Is this interviewer really that young?

A boy and girl group?

"My name is Kujou Sumika, nice to meet you."

As is customary, she bowed in greeting.

Looking up, I noticed that the two people on the other side of the glass were suddenly whispering to each other.

The boy, in particular, suddenly frowned.

Is it because they're not satisfied with my voice?

Kujou Sumika had an experience where she was eliminated right after saying hello because her voice was too cold and didn't meet the requirements.

Could it be the same this time?

Fortunately, the other party replied after waiting for a while.

"Don't be nervous. Just read a few lines from the script, the lines spoken by the character Artoria."

The boy's voice came from the recording studio's speakers.

His tone was quite gentle, and he showed no impatience whatsoever.

This made Kujou Sumika relax a bit.

"Okay, then I'll begin."

Her gaze fell on the script.

The script only has two lines for this female character, so she shouldn't be considered an important person, right?

Compared to the female characters with the surnames Tohsaka and Matou in the previous pages, she is the one who appears the least.

Kujou Sumika took a deep breath and uttered her lines.

"I ask you, are you my Master?"

.....

"Ku!"

Takashiro Ryouno immediately covered her face with the script in her hand, and her legs started shaking with excitement.

"That's the feeling!"

Ryosuke looked at him with surprise.

It's very similar; this voice is extremely close to the voice of Ayako Kawasumi in my memory.

He had a feeling about it when they greeted each other earlier.

The moment the other person began reciting their lines, he was instantly drawn into the warehouse bathed in moonlight.

Although some unprofessionalism could still be heard, and the voice trembled slightly, it was likely due to nervousness.

But overall, the merits outweigh the flaws.

.....

"I have come at your call."

"From now on, my sword will be with you, and your fate will be intertwined with mine."

"—Therefore, the contract is established."

Kujou Sumika noticed that after she finished reading her lines...

The blonde girl inside the glass suddenly stared at her excitedly, her eyes looking like she was about to pounce on her and devour her at any moment.

She snatched the microphone from Ryosuke, and the girl's voice came through the speaker.

"Read it again."

"Huh?"

Although Kujou Sumika didn't quite understand, she still read it again as required.

"Great, she's the one!"

Ling Nai couldn't help but grab Ryosuke's arm, "There's no need to keep changing voice actors, I want her to voice the female lead!"

"Well, I think it's fine too, but could you let go of me first?"

Ryosuke winced and pried his sister's hand away, rubbing his arm. He knew without a doubt that a mark had been left.

He could even feel Ling Nai's fingernails digging into his skin.

"What? I didn't even use any force."

"Really? If you use too much force, you might crush me to death."

Are you mocking me? Why don't you try using force on me?

"Oh."

Ryosuke ignored her; a wise man doesn't fight a losing battle.

He took the microphone back, pressed the call button, and smiled at Sumiko Kujo on the other side of the glass:

"Congratulations, Ms. Kujo, you've passed the audition."

.....

When she walked out of the recording studio, Sumiko Kujo felt a sense of relief.

I didn't expect to actually pass the audition, so I guess that means I've landed a job.

The character is worth selecting a voice actor specifically for; even if there are few lines, there should still be at least a hundred.

After deducting the agency's commission and taxes, she should receive around 30,000 yen.

"So this should solve the immediate problem."

She rents an apartment in Nerima Ward, one of the cheapest areas in Tokyo. If she's frugal, the money is enough for her monthly expenses, including rent.

In short, they won't starve to death.

Most industry veterans start as newcomers. Once you get your first job, you gain experience and have a higher chance of being hired in the future.

That's a good start.

Kujou Sumika had planned to greet the receptionist, since she owed this opportunity to her.

But the other person seemed to be in a hurry, waved at him, and walked past him into the recording studio.

"Let's wait for her at the door for a while. We can't leave without thanking her."

For Kujo Sumika now, being introduced to a job is nothing short of a life-saving favor.

After waiting at the door for about ten minutes, the receptionist finally came out of the recording studio.

Kujou Sumika quickly waved to her, and the other woman walked over with a smile.

"Congratulations, Kujo, you've been hired."

"I have to thank you for calling me, otherwise I wouldn't have had this opportunity."

"Just a verbal thank you? You'll have to treat me to a meal!"

"Have a meal?"

Kujo Sumika was stunned. The total reward of 30,000 yen would probably be half spent on a single meal if she used it to treat others.

How could such an excessive request be made?

As far as she knew, the person in front of her wasn't that kind of snobbish person.

"Um..." Kujou Sumika found it difficult to say, unsure how to refuse.

"Judging from your expression, you're not going to miss out, are you? I heard you were chosen for the female lead role, with at least 1,500 lines."

"Huh?"

Why do you look so confused?

The receptionist who had introduced her to the job led her back to the front desk by the hand.

After flipping through the documents for a while, he took out a form and slapped it on the table.

The approximate number of orders was clearly recorded on it, which was filled in by Ryosuke himself, and the first name was Artoria.

It is clearly noted below.

Number of lines: 1835.

“Eighteen hundred sentences…” Kujou Sumika silently calculated the profits in her mind.

"No need to calculate. After deducting the agency's commission, you'll probably earn 550,000 yen if you complete this job."

"This is a pretty good start. I've never seen a newbie on a B-signature get this many big jobs on their first try."

Kujo Sumiko was a little stunned. 550,000 yen, that's almost two months' salary for her in the past.

real or fake?

She originally thought she had only been chosen for a minor role.

"Is she the female lead?"