Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

His mood was unusually calm, to an unbelievable degree, and he showed no surprise at Sasaki Riko's singing.

This was the sound he had imagined countless days and nights in his mind, without the slightest deviation, as if it were a safe lock that fit perfectly into the keyhole.

No matter who tries to persuade him, Toru Tazaki will not back down on this point; he can proudly tell everyone that he is confident in his abilities.

This is the song of "Triangle Blossom".

As her singing grew louder, it attracted passersby. In addition to Toru Tazaki, more people stopped in front of her, stood there, and listened.

Look!

It is a song that can reach people's hearts, yet only a handful of people have the chance to meet her once in a lifetime.

They might not remember her name, and perhaps in less than ten minutes they would completely forget her cathartic singing.

But none of that matters.

For Riko Sasaki, songs are not something to be remembered.

She simply hopes that those who come to listen to her sing can genuinely enjoy the moment.

She held the microphone in both hands, taking in the appearance and expression of everyone in front of her.

Directly in front of her, the man who brought her this song still had a calm and gentle expression, a relaxed and composed smile on his lips, and his gaze never left her.

She couldn't help but want to respond to the melody, to repay this cold night, yet somewhat warm birthday, with an even more powerful voice.

"Imprisoned within jigsaw puzzle pieces chosen by an unknown person"

"Just keep doing this, just keep doing this."

"I'd give you the whole world"

"What is seen, what can be seen"

"Things that cannot be witnessed"

"Birth and Rebirth"

"Ah, to become the real me."

Once the singing and melody had completely stopped, scattered applause rang out from the surroundings.

Every audience member within sight had a smile on their face, and some even offered words of praise, saying that the singing was incredibly beautiful.

She could only bow in all directions, expressing her gratitude and struggling to find the right words to say thank you.

In this situation, only these two words can best express her state of mind.

To date, she has held countless roadshows.

This wasn't the most enthusiastic applause she'd ever heard; it wasn't much different from usual.

But Sasaki Riko will never forget it.

On her 24th birthday, someone brought this song to her.

This song brought her even more viewers.

Even without a glamorous stage, without a spotlight shining brightly just for her.

She can still sing the songs she wants to sing.

……

……

After the roadshow ended.

Tazaki Toru bought a warm coffee from a vending machine and handed it to her.

"Thanks.

"I'm sorry, I didn't sing well in several parts and I didn't get the rhythm right."

Tazaki Toru shook his head: "The vocals can be adjusted further. Rather, it's quite remarkable that Ms. Sasaki could sing the song from our first meeting at this level."

"But you didn't seem surprised at all."

"Hmm... that's probably because, in my imagination, Ms. Sasaki should be able to do it."

Sasaki Riko said thank you, wondering why he was so certain.

She crouched down and began tidying up the equipment.

Tazaki Toru suddenly asked, "Did the audition not go well?"

Sasaki Riko couldn't help but smile helplessly. After a long pause, she said softly:

"The agent said that if we haven't received a notification of rejection, there might still be a chance, but..."

Sasaki Riko suddenly fell silent, unsure how to respond, and could only offer an empty smile, the brilliance from her performance just now gone from her eyes.

"Ms. Sasaki, would you mind exchanging contact information with me?"

"Eh?"

Logically speaking, a signed singer like her should absolutely not be allowed to contact spectators on the street at will; this is a strict rule of the agency.

However, Toru Tazaki was not just a passerby; he was the composer for the project and a legitimate insider.

Being able to connect with someone like him would do her no harm whatsoever to her music career.

Therefore, Ms. Sasaki hesitated only slightly before nodding in agreement.

After exchanging contact information, Tazaki Toru sent her a file.

"This is?"

"The accompaniment from just now."

"Eh?"

Sasaki Riko couldn't understand the meaning of those words and stared blankly at Tazaki Toru, fearing that he would ask her for a huge usage fee at any moment.

"Ms. Sasaki, if you'd like, you can sing this song at the next audition."

Is it really possible?

“This is my personal creation, and I am a freelance composer who is not affiliated with any agency, so Ms. Sasaki does not need to worry about causing business disputes.”

"But wasn't this song written for Mujica?"

To be fair, this new song was written entirely in Mujica's style by Tazaki Toru.

However, if he hadn't watched so many of Ms. Sasaki's roadshows and drawn inspiration from them, Toru Tazaki felt he wouldn't have been able to complete this song.

However, such an explanation was somewhat weak and unconvincing, and Sasaki Riko would likely find it difficult to accept. Tazaki Toru, on the other hand, wasn't one to lie, so he said:

"If Ms. Sasaki is not selected, this song will most likely disappear from the public eye and only exist in our memories."

"But if Ms. Sasaki can pass the audition, I will explain the situation and submit the song."

"In this way, all the problems will be solved."

This might raise suspicions of cheating.

If the composer of the project team creates a special piece of music for a certain contestant, it might be criticized if it gets out.

After listening to Riko Sasaki's previous performance, Toru Tazaki became even more convinced that his decision was definitely the right one.

Her singing voice was worth it for Tazaki Toru to do this for her.

Sasaki Riko remained silent for a long time before holding Tazaki Toru's lyric book in her arms.

"Tazaki-sensei...Tazaki-sensei."

"Ah."

"You just said that this song doesn't have a name yet."

"I haven't decided yet."

This short sentence was like a spring wound into her heart.

The twisting motion, round and round, infused her with a mysterious emotion, prompting her to utter abrupt and arrogant words.

"If I can pass the audition, if, if I can really become a member of Triangle Chuhua..."

"Could you..."

The girl's voice suddenly stopped there, abruptly like an old movie that had lost a roll of film.

She couldn't help but wonder if she was qualified.

Before today, she had considered giving up on participating in the audition, and she went on to give her presentation with a wavering mind.

The spring that had just been wound up slowly began to turn.

She hugged the lyric book tightly, her eyes gradually brightening, and the lack of confidence that had been lingering in them was dispelled.

Tazaki Toru seemed to have anticipated what she wanted to say, and remained silent, waiting for her to say it herself.

Sasaki Riko tilted her head back and met Tazaki Toru's gaze without hesitation, mustering her courage.

"Song title..."

"Can I come and pick it up?"

208. In short, let's extend an invitation to Miss Yang first.

"Hey, please."

Please never let go again.

"Forever and ever"

Never let go again.

……

……

In the recording studio, after the girl finished singing, the vocal coach began to give her vocal guidance.

Taking vocal lessons here has become an integral part of my life.