tokyo voice

"You can eat too, don't worry about me, I have a small appetite, so I can't eat too much." Shimadzu Nobunaga smiled, and then thought about finding a topic, "Cough, is Ms. Takehara a university here?"

"Yes, my hometown is Miyagi Prefecture. After graduation, I stayed in Tokyo to work and live." Yumi Takehara said.

"Huh? Really?" Shimadzu Nobunaga was stunned, his chopsticks stopped, "I, I am also from Miyagi."

"No way?" Takehara Yumi was taken aback, and couldn't help asking, "Where are you from?"

"I'm from Shiogama City," Shimadzu Nobunaga said.

"I'm from Natori City." Takehara Yumi followed up.

"Oh, then we're pretty close." Shimadzu Nobunaga was even more surprised, "What a coincidence."

"Yeah, I really didn't expect..." Takehara Yumi brushed her drooping forehead hair, "So, so you also went to Tokyo to study and then started working?"

"I'm ashamed to say that I failed the college entrance examination and failed to go to university." Shimadzu Nobunaga said embarrassedly, "After that, I worked as a homeless person in my hometown for a whole year. Later, I felt that it was impossible to continue like this, so I ran away. I went to Tokyo to find something to do."

"That's it, it's hard work. The living expenses here are not low." Takehara Yumi felt the same way.

"Yeah, every inch of land is expensive in big cities, and it takes a long time just to find a favorite place to stay." Shimadzu Nobunaga said with a helpless smile, "And there are either talented people around, or desperate Saburo. , the pressure is indeed quite great.”

"However, the situation must have improved now, right?" Yumi Takehara said softly.

"Why do you feel that way?"

"Because Shimadzu-san's smile is very cheerful. I can't be as enthusiastic as you. So, I must be on the way up?" Yumi Takehara said carefully.

"Yeah. It's really hard to smile from the bottom of your heart when you're at a loss." Nobunaga Shimadzu paused, "Especially when everyone around me is growing up, and only I'm still spinning in circles, counting the numbers in a daze every day." The calendar is really annoying."

The waiter brought over two more vegetarian dishes.

"But in my opinion, Shimadzu-san is a very talented person. It is obviously the first time to create a light novel, and he can achieve a lot of results." Yumi Takehara finished speaking quickly, and bowed her head a little embarrassedly, " I can’t do it anymore, should I say it’s stupidity or insensitivity, every time I submit a result, the editor thinks it’s not good, and the feedback from the audience is also very flat.”

"Actually, it's quite the opposite." Nobunaga Shimadzu put down his chopsticks and said in a serious tone, "Although I have only read some fragments, I can feel that Ms. Takehara carefully considered the sentences and the plot. Maybe the story itself is very important. Plain, but plain doesn’t mean it’s bad. Now everyone is racking their brains to produce a variety of settings, either novel or abnormal. Naturally, it’s enjoyable at first glance, but the stamina is lacking. So Ms. Takehara's idea is not wrong, I believe this patience will definitely bear fruit."

"Actually, there are so many people who write stories in this world, and the development of many plots has almost been excavated by the predecessors. But even if it is the same theme, such as the revenge of the prince, the adventure of a teenager, the separation of lovers, etc., some people will continue to write. Produce wonderful things. I think that is the embodiment of strength. Ms. Takehara obviously possesses such strength."

Nobunaga Shimadzu said comfortingly.

"As for me, I'm just a fan who likes to read magazines and has itchy hands. Whether I enter this industry or other industries, most of it depends on luck, and you are just a little short of time. , so there is no need to compare, and no need to praise mine."

"Of course, when you hit a wall, you're bound to get discouraged, I understand—"

As Shimadzu Nobunaga said, he took the initiative to find the best piece of beef in the pot and put it in the girl's bowl.

"So at this time, we have to use delicious food to drive away the unhappiness."

Takehara Yumi dipped in the egg liquid, ate the beef in small bites, then raised her eyes silently, looked at some handsome boys, and smiled again, "Shimadzu-san, unexpectedly, he is a person with no confidence..."

"Maybe I know what kind of person I am." Shimadzu Nobunaga smiled, "I understand the upper limit of my ability and mediocre qualifications. In fact, most people are like this, like the uncles in society, maybe at the beginning I am confident, but as I get more experience, I gradually know myself, and gradually I no longer speak boldly."

The proprietress of the breakfast shop asked me what I wanted. I thought I should act recklessly, be complacent, travel in the mountains, rivers, lakes and seas, and want all the romance in the world.

Just kidding, I don't wear fork pants anymore, so I want a cheap and affordable steamed stuffed bun.

There is only the sound of chopsticks and cups in the small shop, and then the sound of traffic outside the street.

The middle-aged chef is still preparing the dishes, the hostess is teasing the full-year-old doll, and the eldest daughter is very diligent, greeting the guests, sweating from her forehead.

"Miss Takehara is a person with accurate goals, which is good. You may stumble along the way, but you can still keep getting closer to the goal, which is more than many people." Shimadzu Nobunaga showed a sunny and sincere smile, "Keep working hard. "

Yumi Takehara caught that smile in her eyes, she smiled unconsciously, the girl pursed her lips and said, "Thank you, Shimadzu-san, I have never been so affirmed and encouraged by anyone—"

"If you want to cheer up, I'll be there whenever you are called." Shimadzu Nobunaga said generously, "As a lover of light novels and a current creator, I really look forward to people like Miss Takehara. to the day of my wish."

"You don't need to shout or something, I'm so embarrassed. It's good to be like this once in a while." Yumi Takehara smiled softly.

"Well, the so-called courteous reciprocity, next time, let me treat you." Shimadzu Nobunaga did not hesitate, "What do you want to eat next time?"

"I can do it, don't spend too much money. Shimadzu-san's career has just started, and the consumption in Tokyo is still too high." Yumi Takehara said quickly.

"Uh, actually, I actually have other jobs, so it doesn't matter." Shimadzu Nobunaga said hesitantly.

"Do you mean part-time job?" Takehara Yumi tilted her head slightly, "I also have several part-time jobs. I was doing it when I came to university."

"Is it also when you are studying? Doesn't Ms. Takehara's family support the living expenses?" Shimadzu Nobunaga asked, "Ah, my words are a bit abrupt, please don't mind."

"It doesn't matter." Takehara Yumi shook her head, "Because it's my own decision to go to college, and there are other sisters in my family. I am an adult myself, and I should make money to live by myself."

"That's it."

"What did Shimazu-san come to Tokyo for? Because you just said you failed the exam..."

"I have to admit that some things are only found in big cities." Shimadzu Nobunaga scratched his head.

If you want to become a voice actor, you have to live in Tokyo.Because here is where you can find work.

"My father always hoped that I would become a doctor in the future. To be precise, a dentist. At a young age, I also recognized this path. First, I always heard that doctors pay well. Second, I feel that dental repair should be in medicine. It's simple, but it turns out that I was wrong, how can stomatology be so simple, how can it be so simple to treat diseases?"

Nobunaga Shimadzu poked the tofu in the bowl with his chopsticks, and sighed deeply.

"I failed the exam without accident, and I didn't even succeed in the first step. I didn't even intend to retake the exam, because I could clearly feel that I was not that material."

Every time I introduce myself when I enter a higher school, I always say "I want to be a doctor in the future".

After being praised by the elders, teachers and students for "having ideas and pursuits" for so long, I couldn't even step through the threshold.

But the reality is so, so change your choice.

But what can you think of temporarily?

And what is this impromptu idea?

"I naturally started to be a homeless person. My daily life is just staying at home, playing games and watching TV. Sometimes I want to go out for a walk, but I find that I can't find a partner. After all, my classmates have to go to college. , or at work."

Shimadzu Nobunaga recalled.

"When I realized this, I was not even interested in playing games. Even if my parents didn't say anything, I gradually became confused. Then I really felt that the time around me began to pass quickly, and every day and every week So fast, like a faucet that cannot be turned off, it keeps flowing... I finally panicked."

Friends in the past, all started to make achievements bit by bit, started to take care of themselves independently, started to talk about some social topics, cars, and policies related to people's livelihood, and made appointments to travel, go fishing, and walk. Too fast and even talking about marriage.

Friends from the past are starting to look like adults.

Shimadzu Nobunaga felt suddenly lonely.

It's not that I was left behind, but that I didn't keep up.

So he ran outside every day to find out what his friends and classmates were doing, and see if there was anything he wanted to do among them.

You must know that when he was in middle school, he was the president of the student council and a good student who spoke at the ceremony.But now I wait until I have all failed the rankings and graduated before I start thinking about what I like and what I want to do.

"But I was very lucky. After a year, I will be in Tokyo." Nobunaga Shimadzu said.

In the bedroom of my hometown, there are all kinds of things that boys will like, such as games, cartoons, and hot publications under the bed.

"My luck is really good. I didn't have any relevant experience before, but I was appreciated. At that time, I even entered the final review." Shimadzu Nobunaga said proudly.

I want to be a voice actor.

This is actually an idea mixed with a little bit of evasion... Since there is only one life, why not get closer to the things you like first, and then look at the rest.

Before that, his understanding of seiyuu was actually about the same as that of the general audience, not even as good as some deep fans.Just know that there will be a CV sheet at the end, and those people are the staff who voiced the characters.

Luck is really good.He went to sign up in a daze, obviously without any training on acting skills, but unexpectedly passed the selection of 91Produce agency, and even entered the final selection.Although he lost the election, it was normal to lose. The opponent's business level was already professional.

Shimadzu Nobunaga who made this trip was quite surprised.

Maybe he is a genius in this field?

So I explained the situation to my family, and started to study voice actors at Qingyi's training center.After that, he successfully entered Qingyi's office and became an active seiyuu.

It went so smoothly, even the parents were very surprised, registered so quickly?

The elders in the family also said that this child has been strong since he was a child, and he should have his own opinions and achievements.

However, this is only on the surface.

When he really entered the voice actor industry and started to face the problem of survival, Nobunaga Shimadzu regretted it a bit.Intense competition, the fast-paced job search every three months, the dross of the entertainment industry without the size of the entertainment industry, the pressure of work and life in Tokyo... In short, this is definitely not a comfortable place. career choice.

But it’s all here, it’s impossible to say give up, and I don’t want to give up again.

In the worst case, let's boil over the qualifications and accumulate experience, there will always be a bright future.

The result was about two years later.It is considered a successful debut.

During this period, I had no main income, so I could only rely on part-time jobs to make ends meet, while waiting for the stars and the moon, waiting for the agent to notify me of the audition opportunity.This time alone was very emotional.Especially I will miss the curry made by my mother. I really can't restore that taste, even if it is very clear.

But bear hardships, have fun while suffering, at least I am still moving forward slowly.Even though I have met many seniors who have been through it, even though I know that this is a one-plank bridge industry, I still miss it a bit.

After all, I have some talent, and I am already in the forefront in the same period.

As a result, one day, I received a job related to games and met two people.

Shimadzu Nobunaga felt that his good luck had finally run out.

In terms of talent and talent, among the voice actors of the same period and the younger generation, who dares to say that they will be higher than Satoru Takizawa?

In terms of persistence and hard work, how many people can uphold the all-or-nothing concept like Matsuda Makoto, who only sleeps for 3 hours a day, and spends the rest of the time on work and honing skills.He even won the best newcomer award, not that Takizawa Satoru.

Shimadzu Nobunaga saw the upper limit of talent and the upper limit of hard work on the same day.The left and right roads are like this, and they all see the end.

The mood is very bitter.

"My luck eventually ran out."

Shimadzu Nobunaga said this, and he couldn't help but smile slowly when he recalled the day when he first met.

"I can meet those two top-notch bastards and be friends with them. Is this luck not exhausted? Maybe I will lose points?"

The tofu in the bowl was smashed.

"Miss Takehara, I can somewhat understand your troubles. Because who hasn't been anxious about yourself before. I'm just happy, glad that I took that step at that time." Shimadzu Nobunaga's tone was full of expectation, "This The world is very good, it may be a bit bad, but it is still very good. If you don’t take a trip, you don’t know who you will meet or what will happen. I was also slowly infected.”

After seeing the performance and perseverance of my best friends, even if I can find many excuses, I will not plan to make tea on low heat.

You have to exercise harder than usual, improve faster than them, and be stronger.

Because until now, I have fallen in love with the profession of voice actor, and I like this field that brings him troubles and friendship.

There is already a path of unity of mind without regret.

"Miss Takehara, you are more persistent than me, and you will definitely succeed in the future." Shimadzu Nobunaga said again.

"I understand." Takehara Yumi nodded with a smile, "I'm very happy to hear what you said."

"Uh, well, let's, let's be friends for the time being. We should talk about life, listen to troubles and so on." Shimadzu Nobunaga scratched his head.

"Yeah, we are already friends." Takehara Yumi said with a smile.

The two raised their beer glasses again and collided lightly.

Although the ice has melted somewhat, the air bubbles are still rising.

The men and women at the next table had already checked out and left.

And the guests at this table who had been silent all the time finally dared to take off their wigs and dared to speak out.

Cold beer is also ordered here.

"In the past, I heard old people in the brigade say: If you enjoy the blessings and are not an official, if you have money in your pocket, millet in your warehouse, and poetry and books in your belly, you are the prime minister in the mountains. If you are free from disease, worry-free, and have no creditors, you are an immortal on earth." The man put down his chopsticks and sighed, "At that time, I felt that something was missing. Later, I realized that there was a lack of like-minded friends."

"He feels lucky to know you, which makes sense. What is so lucky to know me...?" Matsuda sincerely put his head on his hands and said embarrassedly, "I'm just an ordinary person."

"Okay, are you done eating? Let's hurry up." Yin Ze said.

"Ah, what else to do?" Matsuda was sincerely puzzled.

"I don't have an appointment for dinner, so why not drink some beer?" Yin Ze's eyes widened, "I don't believe they still have an appointment after ordering this."

The two hurriedly paid the money, and hurried out.The hostess who was in charge of the account was still a little confused. She vaguely remembered that there were two long-haired girls at the table?

...

Shimadzu Nobunaga sent Takehara Yumi to the subway station.Less than a minute after we separated, we received new news.

"The Tauren Chief: Drink the night beer, my treat."

"Car mechanic: 1"

"Pure Moon Man: It's too late, next time."

"The Tauren Chieftain: Then don't look back."

"?"

Shimadzu Nobunaga was puzzled, and subconsciously glanced behind him.

Then he was hijacked by two second-handers, one on the left and one on the back.