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"Ah, you must be Ms. Aoyama." Junichi Kamiya was the first to offer a friendly smile. "Don't be so nervous. Someone that Coach Takahashi has taken a liking to must be very capable. It'll be a pleasure working with you."
"Yes, yes! Senior Kamiya! It's a pleasure to work with you!" Nanami was flattered and quickly bowed again.
"Hello, Nanami-chan, um, may I call you that?" Misawa Ai walked over with a smile and took her hand affectionately. "Your voice is very nice, I've heard it in the game, 'Tsukuyomi' is super cool!"
"Thank you! Misawa-senpai! I... I've always been your fan!" Nanami blushed with excitement.
The kindness of her seniors helped her relax a little.
But she knew that the real test was yet to come.
As the recording began, sound director Shinsuke Takahashi walked in.
The moment he appeared, the previously relaxed atmosphere in the recording studio instantly turned serious.
"Everyone's here. Let's get straight to the point and get started."
He gave a few brief instructions, then sat down behind the mixing console, his sharp eyes scanning everyone.
When it was Nanami's turn to record, she felt that everyone's attention was focused on her.
She walked to the microphone, took a deep breath, and tried to get herself into the "Ella" state.
The first scene is Ella's first encounter with the male lead.
"Stop! You shouldn't have stepped into this forbidden area."
When Nanami opened her mouth, her clear and aloof voice surprised the seniors in the recording studio.
Very stable.
For a newcomer to deliver such a composed and emotionally stable first line in such a setting is truly remarkable.
"I just got lost, I meant no harm," Kamiya Junichi continued the male protagonist's line.
"Your excuse is meaningless." Nanami's voice remained unwavering. "Leave, or die."
She spoke the last two words with utmost gentleness, yet they carried a chilling murderous intent that sent shivers down one's spine.
"Click."
Shinsuke Takahashi pressed the pause button.
Nanami's heart leaped into her throat.
It's here, so it still doesn't work?
"Aoyama." Takahashi's voice came through the earphone.
"Yes!"
"The emotion behind that word 'death' just now was off."
"……Eh?"
“Ella is not a bloodthirsty person.” Takahashi’s tone was calm, yet carried a certain pressure. “When she uttered that word, it wasn’t a threat, but a statement. Do you understand?”
"She stated an outcome that would inevitably occur if you didn't leave, but she had no intention of killing you."
"Again."
Nanami was stunned.
She pondered Takahashi's words repeatedly.
There was no murderous intent...
So that’s it!
She always thought that the key point of this sentence was to show Ella's strength and ruthlessness, but she overlooked the character's own beliefs.
"I understand, I'm so sorry! Please give me another chance!"
She bowed deeply to the control room, then readjusted her breathing.
This time, when she uttered the word "death" again, the murderous intent in her voice vanished, replaced by a cold pronouncement.
It was as if a high and mighty god was proclaiming the fate of mortals.
In the control room, Yi Linqi, Takahashi Shinkai, remained calm on the outside, but a glint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.
Children can be taught.
Kamiya Junichi and Misawa Ai exchanged a glance, both seeing approval in each other's eyes.
This newcomer is not only exceptionally talented, but also possesses astonishingly strong learning and comprehension abilities.
Director Takahashi has truly struck gold this time.
After a day of recording, Nanami felt completely drained, her mind was on edge, and she was physically and mentally exhausted.
Shinsuke Takahashi's requirements were so meticulous that they extended to every breath and every pause.
Sometimes, for a single interjection, she would be asked to record it more than a dozen times.
But Nanami had no complaints; on the contrary, he felt thoroughly satisfied.
With each re-recording, she could feel that her understanding of the character had deepened.
Every time Coach Takahashi pointed out a problem, it felt like a new door was being opened for her.
After the recording ended, everyone packed up their things and prepared to leave.
"Miss Aoyama."
Kamiya Junichi suddenly called out to her.
"You've worked hard today, Ella, you were excellent," he said sincerely. "I'm looking forward to having scenes with you."
"Thank you so much, Kamiya-senpai!" Nanami was deeply moved.
"Director Takahashi's judgment was indeed correct." Kamiya Jun smiled and glanced meaningfully at the direction behind the mixing console. "You have a bright future ahead of you. Keep it up."
After saying that, he waved his hand, turned around, and left.
Nanami stood there, a warm feeling welling up inside her.
She knew that she had finally earned the initial recognition of these top industry veterans through her own abilities.
The path of a voice actor is arduous, but being able to create with such a group of outstanding people and receive their recognition is a rewarding experience.
All the hard work was worth it.
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A few months later, the theatrical anime film "Beyond the Stars" was officially released amidst great anticipation.
With the prestigious brand of Asuka Pictures, exquisite visuals where every frame could be used as wallpaper, a captivating and dramatic storyline, and the perfect performances of a cast of top voice actors, "Beyond the Stars" unsurprisingly topped the box office in its opening week.
Both critical acclaim and box office success were phenomenal.
It received rave reviews on major film review websites and social media.
"Asuka Pictures, forever a god! A shoo-in for Best Animated Film of the Year!"
"The plot was fantastic! It was hilarious, tearful, and thrilling! I cried my eyes out at the ending in the theater!"
"All the characters are so well-developed! I love them all!"
Among them, Isla, one of the female protagonists voiced by Nanami Aoyama, unexpectedly became the most popular character.
Ella's aloof figure, her magnificent swordsmanship, and the gentleness and persistence hidden beneath her cold exterior precisely struck the hearts of countless viewers.
In particular, her growth and transformation shown in the animation have earned her a lot of tears and resonated with the audience.
In no time, discussions and fan art about "Ella" sprang up all over the internet.
"Ella, my wife! My Ella, my wife! Nobody can take her from me!"
"That line, 'I swear in the name of a knight,' is so cool it gives me goosebumps! I've already set it as my ringtone!"
"Who is the voice actress for Ella? Her voice is so captivating! That cool yet fragile feeling is absolutely amazing!"
Soon, the name Aoyama Nanami entered the public eye at an unprecedented speed, following Isla's sudden rise to fame.
"The voice actress is Nanami Aoyama? She's the newcomer who voiced Tsukuyomi in 'Echoes of the Oracle'? My god, what a gem!"
"From Tsukuyomi to Isla, they're both icy beauties, but they feel completely different! This newcomer's strength is terrifying!"
"I hereby declare that from today onwards, I am the sole supporter of Aoyama Nanami! My little sister has a bright future ahead of her!"
Nanami's social media accounts saw their follower count skyrocket at an astonishing rate, quickly surpassing the 500,000 mark.
Her name began to frequently appear on the headlines of major anime news websites and on various lists of popular voice actors.
Overnight, she went from an unknown newcomer to the most watched supernova in the industry.
In Ms. Yamamoto's office at the talent agency, the phone rang non-stop.
"Hello, this is..."
"What? A cover story interview for Animage? Okay, okay, let's coordinate the time!"
"Eh? A guest on a variety show on Fuji TV? Yes, yes, we'll consider it!"
"KADOKAWA's intention to publish a photobook? This... this needs to be discussed with her..."
The invitations came in droves, ranging from voice acting for animation to commercial endorsements, radio dramas, games, magazine interviews, and even single release plans from record companies.
Nanami's life pace was instantly put on fast-forward.
Her schedule is packed every day, leaving her with almost no personal time.
In the morning, I give magazine interviews; in the afternoon, I participate in radio program recordings; and in the evening, I audition for a new animated character.
Sometimes I have to go to three or four different recording studios in a day, so busy that I can only eat a rice ball in a taxi.
This feeling was both novel and exciting for Nanami.
She experienced what it was like to be a "celebrity" for the first time.
Walking on the street, people will recognize you and ask for your signature (II) Phosphorus Person Er Yi Shan Ling Dam Er Ming.
The products they endorse will appear on the most prominent shelves.
Turn on the TV and you can hear commercials where you've done the voice-over.
She enjoyed the feeling of being recognized and admired, but she also vaguely felt the constraints and pressure of being a public figure.
My father, who lives far away in Osaka, also made a special phone call.
The voice on the other end of the phone no longer carried any harshness or stiffness, but was filled with undisguised pride.
"Nanami! You're famous now! Even Mrs. Tanaka, who lives just across the street, came all the way to tell me she saw you on TV! She even asked me for your autograph!"
“Dad…” Nanami listened to his father’s cheerful voice, and as he smiled, his eyes welled up with tears again.
"Work hard! But also take care of your health, don't overwork yourself, okay?"
"Okay! I understand, Dad!"
The immense success and busy schedule only intensified Nanami's longing for a career as a voice actress.
She saw unlimited possibilities for her future and longed to take on more diverse and complex roles.
However, one late night, when she dragged her tired body back to her apartment and looked at the mountain of scripts from different project teams piled up on the table, a vague, indescribable feeling quietly emerged in her heart.
Ninety percent of the characters in these scripts are "cold on the outside but warm on the inside female swordsman", "silent genius mage", "noble young lady who is not good at speaking"...
They are all derivatives of "Ella" and "Tsukuyomi".
Her success seems to have also drawn an invisible framework for her.
This feeling was like a tiny seed that quietly took root in her heart.
She shook her head, clearing her mind of distractions, and threw herself back into her work.
The next day, her manager, Ms. Yamamoto, excitedly approached her with a brand-new, densely packed schedule.
"Nanami! Look! The schedule for next quarter! We're already getting treatment like top-tier voice actors!"
Ms. Yamamoto's face was beaming with a bright smile.
"Nanami, you are a real star now!"
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