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The censorship of the animated film "Your Name" has finally been approved—the fact that it was approved in just two days is largely due to the fame it generated.
Anime fans all over the world are eagerly awaiting the release of "Your Name." If the release date is repeatedly postponed due to "censorship," the city's censorship department will face widespread criticism from all sectors of society. More importantly, the head of the censorship department seems to be a loyal fan of Baili Xiao, having collected not only the complete set of "5 Centimeters Per Second" light novels, but also various posters of "Love Live!" and more!
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That's why, when he learned that the animated film "Your Name" had been submitted to the censorship department, he specifically sought out the subordinate in charge of the review and earnestly said, "Xiao Li, I'm really looking forward to seeing 'Your Name' released. You should know what to do, right?"
So, in just two days, "Your Name" passed the review—if it were any other film or television work, it would normally take five to ten days, or even half a month or longer!
"Wow! Everything's ready already?"
Akane Akasaka changed her shoes and walked into the living room, a quick glance revealing a rather amusing smile—the living room was clean and tidy, the DVD player was already turned on, and everyone in the studio was seated in their chosen "best" viewing spots, waiting for her and Sonoko's arrival...
Her gaze inadvertently fell upon an unfamiliar figure. Akane Kousaka paused briefly before regaining her composure—although she was eager to know who the girl sitting next to Aya was, the most important thing right now was...
If she didn't hurry up and get out the disc containing the animated film "Your Name," these green-eyed bastards would probably "swallow" it whole, wouldn't they? — Akane Akasaka thought to herself, her smile growing wider.
He took a small box out of his bag with his right hand—it contained "the only copy of 'Your Name' DVD in the world to date"—and shook it.
"Alright! Let's enjoy the final 'Your Name'!" — Fan
Chapter 0246: My Thoughts After Watching "Your Name" (First Update)
The exquisite original artwork flashed one after another on the giant television screen, each frame worthy of being a high-quality wallpaper—yet even so, it only took up less than a few seconds of the movie!
The music rose slowly from low to high. As morning arrived, Taki Tachibana opened his eyes, and at that moment, Hyakuri Akira's singing filled the entire living room.
"Just a little longer, just a little longer, just a little longer..."
Like a whisper in someone's ear, even at maximum volume, it's impossible to hear any sense of "passion."
However... precisely because of this, when everyone hears the song, their first reaction is, "This is telling a story, something that isn't exactly happy, and it could even be described as more of a sense of loss."
Unlike the gentle singing, the hearts of each member of "407" were slowly tightened by a pair of large hands—even though they knew the final outcome was that the two would meet, the infectious power of the scene made them subconsciously forget the ending and completely put themselves in the position of "uninformed audience".
At this moment, the visuals, the music, and the brief self-talk are all designed to bring about the final moment of climax!
Let's just cuddle a little longer!
The scene shows two subway trains running side by side, but due to the different tracks, they are gradually moving from being side by side to being separated. But in that brief moment of encounter, two people standing by the automatic doors see each other.
Taki Tachibana: "I've been searching for this..."
Mitsuha: "Searching!"
"Someone!"
They didn't know each other's names, and it was the first time they had ever seen each other in their memories. Yet, that simple first glance at each other touched a long-held emptiness in their hearts—(that person was the one they had been searching for!)
Without much hesitation, they clearly understood what the other meant: it was someone they couldn't let slip away, even if it meant giving it their all!
"We are time travelers, climbing the ladder of time. I no longer want to play hide-and-seek with time and become a lost soul..."
"I will never leave you, I will never leave you again. It was so hard to finally catch up with you!"
"You cried and wailed, and I wanted to wipe away your tears, but you refused."
"Seeing your tears, I understand. Whether it's tears of joy or laughter through tears, it's because your heart has already transcended..."
The singing suddenly became soaring, frantically pulling at the hearts of everyone present, making them unable to take their eyes off the screen for even a moment!
They got off at the nearest station and ran with all their might—both Taki Tachibana and Mitsuha Miyamizu opened their eyes wide at this moment, watching the crowds coming and going, hoping to see that figure again.
Uphill, downhill, rain splashing on the road, ankles getting wet.
Everything has become unimportant.
They just wanted to see each other, simply to see each other, no matter what!
finally...
Beside a staircase, Taki Tachibana, covered in sweat, stopped and looked up—a figure that was both unfamiliar and strangely familiar was also looking down at him.
What should we say at this point?
Thinking about it carefully, I realized that I had never met this woman before, but... why did she feel so familiar to me?
Countless thoughts flooded his mind, and Taki Tachibana lowered his head—for now, let's go up!
The sound of high heels clicking on the hard stone slabs echoed as Mitsuha Miyamizu walked towards him, descending step by step.
Their paths crossed in an instant, and as their shoulders moved further and further apart from where they were "closest," Miyamizu Mitsuha's expression suddenly turned sad.
Her eyes, which had widened at the sight of that figure, began to waver. Her delicate brows furrowed, and she suppressed the sadness welling up inside her, unconsciously slowing her pace.
(Will he talk to me? Or did I just pick the wrong person? No, maybe it's just that I feel familiar with him, and in his heart, I'm probably just a stranger...?)
Miyamizu Mitsuha's hands, clenched tightly without her noticing, were covered in sweat. She closed her eyes in pain, but did not stop walking.
When he finally reached the top of the stairs, Taki Tachibana took a deep breath—he had a feeling that if he missed today, he might lose the most important thing in his life—and for that reason, he turned around abruptly...
"That, that!"
There was still a sense of uncertainty in his voice, but now that he had started speaking, he wouldn't let it stop!
"I...I feel like I've seen you somewhere before!"
The sudden words seemed to startle Miyamizu Mitsuha; her body trembled slightly, she stopped in her tracks, and slowly turned around.
I don't know why, but when I heard that man say those words, tears welled up in my eyes on their own.
Tears streamed down her face, covering her entire cheeks.
Slowly closing her eyes and opening them again, Miyamizu Mitsuha revealed her most radiant smile.
"Me too..."
A gentle spring breeze rose, ruffling their hair, and amidst the soft rustling, they uttered the same phrase.
"What is your name?"
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"Ugh!" Fighting back the tears welling up in her eyes, Eriri awkwardly turned her face away from where no one could see her—what was this about being moved to tears by her own work? She didn't want anyone else to see her like this!
Unlike her, who was putting on a brave face, the people in the living room were more following their own feelings and releasing what they wanted to do most right now without reservation—cry, cry as hard as they could!
"Waaaaah, waaaaah." Koizumi Hanayo sat cross-legged on the sofa, covering her face with her hands and sobbing softly. Hoshizora Rin sat next to her, constantly pulling out tissues and handing them to her, but even so, she couldn't keep up with the speed at which her tears fell.
"Hanayo, you'll hurt your eyes if you cry like this. So did '5 Centimeters Per Second,' and now 'Your Name'..." Rin Hoshizora's eyes were also red, but unlike Hanayo Koizumi, who was always optimistic, cheerful, and resilient, she wasn't easily moved.
"But, but it's really touching. Even knowing what happens next, I still can't help but cry, sob sob." With teary eyes, she looked at Hoshizora Rin. The next second, Koizumi Hanayo wrapped her arms tightly around the former's neck, ignoring Rin's loud cries of "Hey! Your tears are all over my clothes!" and hugged her tighter and tighter.
She knew Rin would forgive her, so she decided to let her be willful one more time.
Chapter 0247 "Totsuki Graduates" in the Night Market! (Two Updates)
If Koizumi Hanayo, with her gentle and sensitive personality, is the most sentimental, then Akane Akasaka, who is probably the most composed among them, is the most composed. Unlike Machida Sonoko, although the two are about the same age, their experiences over the years have determined the minimum level at which they can be "moved".
Akane Akasaka admits that "Your Name" is indeed a good, touching work, no less than "5 Centimeters Per Second," but if she had to choose which she prefers, she would undoubtedly vote for the latter—she has seen too many love stories separated by various real-world factors, and deep down, she doesn't believe that everything can be as beautiful as "Your Name."
That's why the emotions evoked by "5 Centimeters Per Second" were all the more profound for her. Of course... for young girls like Kasumigaoka Utaha, they might prefer "Your Name."
(There are a thousand Hamlets in a thousand people's eyes...)
Her gaze swept over everyone present, lingering for a second on Machida Sonoko's red-rimmed eyes. Akane Akasaka thought to herself with a slight smile, then picked up her wine glass and took a small sip.
"What do you all think? — As for the finalized 'Your Name'? Of course, it's too late to object now, since it'll be released worldwide in just a few days..."
Aside from Hanayo Koizumi, who was crying so hard she couldn't see anything in front of her, everyone's red eyes were focused on Akane Akasaka. After a brief silence, Utaha Kasumigaoka took a deep breath—as the author of the light novel "Your Name," she had the most authoritative voice.
"Undisputed perfection. Every scene, dialogue, theme song, and background music is flawless."
As she spoke, her gaze shifted to Kato Megumi, who was not far away.
"Ah Hui, you've worked so hard. To capture the essence of 'Mitsuha Miyamizu' in your voice acting, and to ensure every line is perfect, I know you've been exhausted lately, even struggling to get enough sleep..."
"Sister Hui! Although we all support you, we never expected you to voice Mitsuha to this extent!"
"If I hadn't known beforehand that it was Hui-jie doing the voice acting, I probably would have thought it was 'Mitsuha Miyamizu' herself doing the voice acting! There's absolutely no flaw! It's amazing!"
"Of course! You all know that Sister Hui practices a lot every day to reach this level!"
As soon as Kasumigaoka Utaha finished speaking, a chorus of praises erupted from the crowd—they were generous with their compliments, because everyone had witnessed Kato Megumi's hard work during this period.
A slight blush rose to her cheeks—even with Kato Megumi's calm demeanor, the continuous praise from the crowd stirred something within her—she slowly shook her head, offering a smile to everyone: "Hmm (a nasal tone indicating denial), it's all thanks to Hyakuri-kun. He's been teaching me how to do voice acting all along; I just put in the effort..."
At this point, Kato Megumi's gaze softened considerably as she quietly watched the words "Director: Hyakuri Akira" flash across the television screen and sighed softly.
(If I could, I really wish Baili Jun were here with us right now...)
In fact, this wasn't just Kato Megumi's thought. At this moment, everyone present had the image of Baili Xiao in their minds, along with... an unspeakable regret.
"I wonder what Baili-jun is doing right now? If I contact him now, it shouldn't be considered a disturbance, right?"
A smile gradually crept onto Akane's lips as she looked out the window at the night sky—the time had already quietly shifted to 10:30.
"After the approval, there are still many things waiting for me to deal with, but Baili Jun has gone to Gancheng for a 'trip' all by himself. That's not fair... So, I'll go bother him first thing tomorrow morning!"
The soft murmur went unheard by anyone. Akane Akasaka swirled the red wine in her wine glass and gestured towards the window, as if toasting Hyakuri Akira, who was far away in another country.
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What no one knew was that Baili Xiao was being forcibly dragged by an extremely energetic girl to Gancheng's famous night market!
"~Mordred, isn't it late? Shouldn't we go back?" Seeing the brightly lit scene in the distance and hearing the increasingly loud shouts, Baili Xiao's face was covered with black lines.
The person he was trying to dissuade raised an eyebrow upon hearing his words: "Huh? The nightlife has only just begun! Going back so early, are you going to waste your precious youth sleeping?"
"..." Baili Xiao suppressed the urge to roll his eyes and stared straight at Mordred: "Where did you hear such a thing? Don't tell me it was some Knight of the Round Table who told you!"
"How could that be! They're all incredibly rigid; all they do every day is train the troops and manage military affairs. They would never say something like that!"
Mordred seemed to harbor a great deal of resentment towards the rest of the Knights of the Round Table—at least that was the implication in his tone—and then waved his hand dismissively, as if shooing away flies.
"Don't mention them, they ruined half of my good mood... I saw it online, while you guys were discussing that plan, I found out that a lot of people online seemed to be raving about the food here. Since we're here, we can't miss it!"
While excitedly talking, he unabashedly took Baili Xiao's right hand and walked quickly towards the center of the bustling night market—passing through the crowd, a huge sign caught Baili Xiao's attention.
【C7 Restaurant】
Our head chef is a graduate of Totsuki Culinary Academy!
[Rule: Regardless of price, each person is limited to one dish!]
Any customer who makes noise will have their order cancelled! Anyone who raises questions will be kicked out of the store!