Chapter 300: Exchange and University
After singing, the applause continued.
Akina bowed to thank them and left the stage. However, some were reluctant to leave.
"That song just now was great. No wonder she was the last to sing. It's the best song..."
"Totally agree. It feels so good to hear it live. My heart is pounding out of my chest... Will she perform again tomorrow? I want to bring my friends to listen."
"Fourteen years old, this girl is a genius! I want to listen to her again..."
The readers commented on the topic, and some media and reporters were even more excited. Akina was the highlight of tonight's celebration. Originally, everyone came for Mirai-sensei. Akina's finale should have unleashed the most enthusiastic ovations, but after Kenta finished singing, the atmosphere became a bit quiet. Many lamented his end.
"It seems not everyone welcomes me to the stage..."
Takumi said slowly to the stage with a smile. As soon as he said this, the readers burst into laughter and shouted that it wasn't so. The atmosphere gradually returned to normal.
Several team members placed tables and chairs on the stage, and several hosts came out to speak, but many were surprised by what was happening. There was no piano. Didn't Mirai-sensei plan to perform?
"Tonight's performance is over. Now it's Mirai-sensei's exchange meeting." At that moment, Yumi intervened and said, "Mirai-sensei has been in the industry for two years. I think the audience should have many questions to ask him. This is a unique opportunity. In the next hour, Mirai-sensei will talk with everyone present."
"What? No performance!"
"Then why am I here? I want to see Mirai-sensei's performance!"
The audience was noisy again. Some were disappointed. But others were excited. Being able to interact with Mirai-sensei is something many longed for.
"I understand that everyone wants to see my performance, but I'm not a singer or an artist..." Takumi calmly comforted the disappointed readers, saying, "I hope you're not mistaken. Chatting with everyone, understanding your opinions on manga, and letting everyone get to know me better, I think... this is the best interaction between mangakas and readers, and it's more important than the performance."
Afterward, he explained the mangaka's ideas. Although the readers were still a bit rowdy, most accepted it. In fact, compared to the magnificent performance, this type of communication is more suitable for mangakas, especially for Mirai-sensei, who has always been a mystery. Tonight is a unique opportunity to get to know him. The same goes for the media. They also hope to receive more news from Mirai-sensei. The style that Mirai-sensei can show in this exchange meeting after an hour of communication and interaction will have a profound impact on the future.
"Undoubtedly, many difficult questions will arise later. How will Mirai-sensei address these problems?"
he asked the journalists. There was no prior rehearsal, and many unexpected situations will undoubtedly arise. If Mirai-sensei doesn't manage it well, the mythical light that surrounds him could fade. This is the scene that Mirai-sensei's enemies dream of. In fact, many reporters are looking forward to Mirai-sensei's embarrassment.
However, what they didn't expect was that after the start of the exchange meeting, Mirai-sensei instantly dominated it.
The situation of the meeting was more lively than everyone expected, as its content was not limited to direct dialogue. In addition to answering readers' questions, Mirai-sensei also invited some readers to the stage to interact, and even agreed to some of their small requests. From time to time, he would ask the stars by his side and the voice actors backstage to come out to improve the atmosphere.
"Great, great!"
As time went by, the surprise grew. This simple meeting became very interesting thanks to Mirai-sensei's humorous language, and laughter frequently erupted from the audience. Mirai-sensei very cleverly replaced the host. Under his leadership, the stage was not boring for an instant, and a wave of enthusiasm was unleashed.
"Takumi has changed."
Elsewhere in Osaka, Alice watched the live broadcast on the screen and sighed, "He has changed a lot."
Takumi would never have appeared in such a scene a year ago. Not to mention that he was reluctant to be interviewed, even going on stage; he was very taciturn and wished to leave early. However, today is completely the opposite, completely different. Although the distance is great, Alice senses it: Takumi controls the stage with his own will.
He controlled the stage, and all activities revolved around him, eliminating the interference of others, and he also used it to reshape his image. After tonight, the image that many have of the mangaka Mirai-sensei will undergo a radical change. He is no longer just a mangaka, but a leader full of courage.
"I want to go back soon,"
Alice said with some emotion. She wanted to go back to the current Takumi and see how much he had changed.
With her thoughts, the first day of celebration concluded successfully.
On the second day, the influx of tourists increased even more and the excitement was even greater than the first. However, unlike the first, this day small stages appeared in many areas, and the voice actors performed on different stages. The popular stages were always full of people, and each announcer only had one vote. Some voice actors left early.
At noon, Shiori brought two friends from Saitama to the Sakura Garden Community.
"Wait, you're here!"
After ringing the doorbell, a crisp voice came from inside. Just as Shiori was puzzled, a girl opened the door, "Are you my brother's guests?"
Shiori frowned slightly, but Minami, by her side, was excited, "Akina, right? How cute..."
Her eyes lit up, which made Akina step back in fear, "I'm going to call my brother..."
She ran out, and shortly after, Takumi came out to greet him. He smiled and let the two new companions into the house, and then Shiori pulled him aside.
"That girl... what is she doing here?"
Shiori asked in a low voice.
"Well? You mean Akina? She has a lot of votes and has been promoted..." Takumi replied. Akina's performance yesterday was very popular, and as a result, she received many votes in her appearance today. As each reader only has one ticket and the total number of votes is limited, her promotion is now practically confirmed, as is Yuki's.
"No, I mean... why did you let her come to your house?"
Shiori asked patiently, but without the murderous intent of before.
"Oh... I want you to get to know each other." Takumi smiled slightly, "That girl has always wanted to see you. This is an opportunity. I hope you get along with her."
Takumi wanted them to get in touch. After this celebration, Akina will be launched by Hinotori Publishing along with Yuki, but Shiori is also a very important candidate to be a voice actress. To prevent them from being out of work in the future, Takumi wanted them to meet first.
However, if Akina knew Shiori's identity, she would undoubtedly be hostile, so Takumi did not introduce her in detail at first and let the two girls get in touch. Judging by the results, it seems that Akina, who was unaware of the truth, greatly appreciates her beautiful sister, and Shiori cannot hate this innocent girl.
Then it was time for lunch.
"Takumi... you want to go to college, right?"
During the meal, Haruka, having recovered from his surprise, couldn't find a topic of conversation, so he asked a question that university entrance exam candidates often ask.
"Well, at first I thought about finishing high school, but now I think it's better to finish college." Takumi nodded and smiled, "You see, you can skip classes in college, right? A diploma is free, why not...?" "
A free diploma," everyone present was shocked by Takumi's words. Haruka and Minami were speechless, and Shiori sighed.
"This is just for you..."
Takumi's learning ability is amazing, and he didn't spend time finishing high school. No one compares to him.
"Brother President, you are so hardworking..."
Akina, who knew nothing, had a bright look in her eyes. She thought Takumi was studying hard after work.
"So... what university are you going to? Have you decided yet?"
Minami regained consciousness and asked, and Shiori caught up.
"Suhua University..." Takumi said without hesitation, "Hinotori Publishing is moving to the city of Suhua, and this university is right next door, very close..."
Suhua University. Shiori remembered it and sighed in relief. She always thought that Takumi would choose the University of Tokyo, where it was quite difficult to get in. But Suhua University, Shiori was sure she would get it.
"Suhua... how great!" Haruka felt a little envious, "This is one of the top ten universities in the country, but isn't it too difficult?"
"No problem."
Takumi nodded, "I think, idiot, why don't you two come too?"
Haruka was surprised, "No, no, that's impossible! I can't get into this type of university..."
"Me neither." Minami smiled bitterly, "Among the top ten in the country, I don't even dare to think about it..."
"What are you afraid of? There's still a year left and you don't have to come to Suhua University." Takumi said, "As long as you're in Suhua University City, there are several universities there, you can apply to Suhua University of Technology... If you go to that university city next year, we can see each other often in the future."
He smiled, "Hinotori Publishing is on the island next door. You can come with us for part-time jobs during your four years of university. I'll help you organize it and you won't waste your university years."
As soon as he said this, Minami and Haruka were immediately excited: if they really got a part-time job at Hinotori Publishing, they would undoubtedly have a formal job after graduating.
"That university city... I've heard that the worst university city is also a second-tier university, right?" Haruka asked Minami, and Minami nodded, "Yes, but we still have a year left, if we try hard, there will be no problem... Well, it's decided, I also want to go to Suhua University City to enjoy my youth!"
Minami raised her hand and shouted, but youth is only in name; she cares more about her future career.
"Then, why don't you bother to guide that idiot?" Takumi recalled. "I remember his grades are very low."
"No problem, I'll force him to pass the exam!"
Minami said confidently, and Haruka trembled with fear.
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