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But this time, it's different.
"I understand," she said softly but firmly to the air.
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Volume 1: Chapter 123: Father's Concern
Back at the apartment, Nanami didn't immediately rush online to search for information like she had last time, nor did she hurriedly analyze the characters.
She first carefully cleaned the room, then made herself a cup of hot tea.
She sat at her desk, opening a brand new notebook—she wanted to be in the best possible condition to welcome this fateful reunion.
The email was quickly forwarded by the agency.
The project proposal for "Beyond the Stars" and the character design for "Isla", as well as a three-page script.
Ella, with long silver-white hair, holds a slender Western sword, her eyes are aloof and cold.
The character description reads: A descendant of an ancient knight family, fighting for a certain promise. He appears cold and aloof, but deep down he yearns for warmth more than anyone else.
This setting is somewhat similar to the previous "Tsukuyomi", but the core is completely different.
The coldness of Tsukuyomi stems from the repression of fate and self-protection.
Ella's aloofness stems from an almost obsessive pride and conviction.
This is an extremely difficult role to play.
If you only imitate Tsukuyomi's voice, Shinsuke Takahashi will absolutely tear you apart without mercy.
Nanami took a deep breath and closed the file.
Instead of thinking about what kind of voice to use, she started writing down questions in her notebook.
"Where does Ella's pride come from?"
What does the promise she keeps mean to her?
What is the biggest difference between her and Tsukuyomi?
……
……
The audition is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
At the familiar office building of Asuka Cinema, Nanami arrived twenty minutes early. Standing at the entrance of the building, she looked up at the towering structure, the sunlight somewhat dazzling.
She straightened her clothes, took a deep breath, and her eyes were no longer filled with confusion or fear.
Pushing open the door to the waiting area outside the recording studio, Nanami found it empty.
This was completely different from all the auditions she had participated in before; there was no oppressive feeling of being surrounded by competitors.
"Ms. Aoyama? Please come in. Director Takahashi is already waiting for you."
Shinsuke Takahashi's assistant, the same young man as before, poked his head out of the recording studio and smiled gently at her.
"Yes, thank you for your help."
Nanami bowed slightly to her assistant, then stepped into the recording studio that she both knew and feared.
There were only two people sitting behind the mixing console.
One was the producer I met last time, and the other was Shinsuke Takahashi.
He was still the same as always, wearing a simple T-shirt and jeans, with a serious expression and sharp eyes, as if he could see right through a person.
His gaze lingered on Nanami for a moment, but he didn't speak. He simply nodded slightly, gesturing for her to walk to the microphone.
Nanami's heart inevitably raced.
"Are you ready?" Coach Takahashi's voice came through the earpiece.
“…Yes, I’m ready,” Nanami replied.
“I heard the character you voiced for that game,” Takahashi suddenly said, his tone unreadable, “It was pretty good for a newcomer. But those cold, aloof characters can easily become formulaic and make voice actors lazy.”
"Today, let me see if you can do anything besides that 'ice cube' voice."
"Start the script from the first page."
coming.
Nanami closed her eyes, shutting out all external distractions.
When she opened her eyes again, her entire aura had completely changed.
The first page of the script contains a conversation between Ella and her comrades on the battlefield.
"Ella! There are too many enemies on the right flank! Requesting backup!"
These are lines from a scene with another character, and she needs to imagine them herself.
Nanami's eyes instantly sharpened. She didn't respond immediately, but paused for a very short time, as if she were quickly assessing the battlefield situation.
"No need. Just hold your position and leave the small fry to me!"
In the control room, Shinsuke Takahashi's eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly on his otherwise expressionless face.
'That's interesting; it's not just a simple imitation.'
'This newcomer has definitely used their brain.'
Next comes a battle cry.
"I swear in the name of knighthood to sever all filth!"
These kinds of lines are most easily overdone with excessive enthusiasm.
Nanami's breath suddenly dropped, and she exerted force from her lower abdomen, but her tone was not high-pitched, but rather low and deep, giving the impression that she was announcing an established fact.
The recording studio was completely silent.
The producer next to him leaned forward slightly, a look of interest on his face.
Although he is not as good as a professional sound supervisor, he can still tell the quality of the dubbing. He felt that this newcomer was very well-suited to the role.
The three-page script was read quickly.
Nanami took off his headphones and bowed deeply towards the control room.
"Thank you, teachers. My performance is over."
She waited quietly for the trial.
She was prepared for whatever criticism she might receive.
There was a moment of silence in the control room.
The producer looked at Shinsuke Takahashi, asking for his opinion with his eyes.
Takahashi didn't say anything; he simply picked up the intercom and pressed the call button.
Nanami, in the recording studio, was on tenterhooks.
"Aoyama Nanami," Takahashi called her by her full name.
"Yes!"
"The role of Ella is now in your hands."
"Eh?"
She was completely stunned, utterly unable to comprehend the meaning of those words.
So... you're leaving it to me?
Aren't you going to offer any feedback? Aren't you going to say something like, "It's still a long way off"?
“Director Takahashi…” the producer beside him was also somewhat surprised, “Aren’t you going to look at the other candidates? Although Ms. Aoyama is indeed excellent, this role…”
"no need."
Takahashi interrupted him, his tone leaving no room for argument.
"I don't need any other candidates."
"It's her. (San Siling, Qi Si, Ba Si)"
"She is the only one who can play this role."
Time seemed to stand still at this moment.
Aoyama Nanami stood blankly in front of the microphone, feeling as if there might be something wrong with her hearing system.
Director Takahashi... what did you just say?
He said, "The role of Yue+Yi (II) has been handed over to me?"
He said, "It has to be me."
Is this true?
Am I dreaming?
She even subconsciously pinched her thigh, and the sharp pain told her that it was all real.
"Director Takahashi, this...this is too hasty, isn't it?" The producer was clearly still in shock. "We prepared several talented candidates, and we haven't even had auditions yet..."
“I said, no need.” Shinsuke Takahashi’s tone was tinged with impatience. “My ears tell me that she is Ella. Are you going to question my judgment?”
The producer was speechless.
Is Shinsuke Takahashi's judgment in the field of sound being questioned?
There are probably very few people in the entire industry who would dare to do that.
He could only shake his head with a wry smile.
Who exactly is this newcomer? How could this "newcomer crusher" make such a decisive and immediate decision?
"What are you still standing there for?" Takahashi's voice broke Nanami's daze again through the earpiece. "Are you dissatisfied with this result?"
"No! It's not!"
Nanami snapped out of his daze and immediately bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle towards the control room.
"Thank you so much! I...I'm very satisfied! Thank you! Thank you, Director Takahashi! Thank you, Producer!"
Her voice trembled with excitement, she spoke incoherently, and her eyes instantly welled up with tears.
Joy, excitement, disbelief... a flood of emotions overwhelmed her reason.
She got it.
She actually got it!
A theatrical anime film by Asuka Films! An important character with a name and a story!
Moreover, it was right in front of Shinsuke Takahashi that he won his approval with his own voice!
"Alright, stop crying here." Takahashi's tone sounded a little disgusted, but Nanami could hear the awkward goodwill in it. "Go back and study the script carefully, so you don't embarrass me during the actual recording. The specific contract details will be discussed with your agency."
"Yes! I understand! I will definitely not let you down!"
Nanami looked up, tears still on her face, but her smile was brighter than the sunlight outside the window.
As Nanami stepped out of the recording studio and the heavy soundproof door closed behind her, she felt all the strength drain from her body.
She leaned against the cold wall of the corridor, her legs weak, almost unable to stand.
She succeeded.
That feeling was even more unreal and dizzying than winning the lottery jackpot.
She took out her phone and, with trembling hands, dialed her manager, Ms. Yamamoto's number.
"Hello? Nanami? How did it go? Is the audition over?" Ms. Yamamoto's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone.
“Miss Yamamoto…” Nanami began, her voice still thick with nasal congestion and a sob, “I…”
"What happened? Did you get a bad scolding? It's okay, Nanami. Coach Takahashi is just like that. Don't take it to heart. We'll see next time..."
"I got it!" Nanami shouted with all her might, interrupting Ms. Yamamoto's consolation. "Ms. Yamamoto! I got that role! Director Takahashi... he decided on it on the spot!"