332 Come Be a Voice Actor! (1/2)

Seiji felt that the atmosphere was a little strange.

Ever since Shika came out, the atmosphere underwent a subtle change. That was the way that Seiji felt.

This was only the second meeting between Yukari and Shika, and besides, they basically had zero communication the first time. Why were things like this?

In the end, Seiji decided that it must have been a mistaken impression. After casually chatting a little, Seiji brought up the main topic of conversation.

”About the game, you probably wanted to talk to me about the dating route for the female character you're going to voice, right?”

”Yes… also, I wanted to confirm the art style I should use for the game. Should I go with a cute style or a more aesthetic one?”

”The art style… I don't think that it's necessary to settle on an art style so quickly, since the game storyline isn't set right now, either.” Seiji mulled it over. ”But if I have to pick one right now, I'd go with the aesthetic style. We can change the art style according to the story or character as necessary, and maybe in some scenarios one art style will be favored over the other. For now, just follow your own judgment.”

Yukari nodded. ”Alright.”

”I've already discussed the female lead's storyline with Chiaki and written an outline. I'm not really satisfied with this story,” Seiji added, ”but I can still show it to you first if you would like a rough idea of how to make your own storyline. Do you want to look at Chiaki's storyline first, or would you prefer to discuss the female character you'll be in charge of and making her route?”

Yukari contemplated Seiji's question for a moment.

”Let me see the other storyline first. I'm very curious about Wakaba-san's… no the female lead's storyline.”

And so, the two of them went to Seiji's study, where Seiji opened up a document on his computer for her to read.

When Yukari finished reading the document, the two of them returned to the kotatsu.

”It's a bit different from what I imagined,” Yukari said. ”I thought that Wakaba-san would prefer a slightly more… special story.”

Seiji sipped his tea. ”She did make some rather special requests, but none of them were appropriate.”

'All those forbidden R-18 topics are definitely out of the question.'

”I think that the male lead's settings are great, though. Are they based off of you?” Yukari looked directly at Seiji.

”Yes, it was Chiaki's… and Mika's combined idea. They said something about this being gender equality…”

”I agree with them! I think that this is the best way to do things. If Wakaba-san didn't bring this up, I would have brought it up myself,” the purple-haired girl said with a grin. ”Not only that, I think that Seigo should be the male lead's voice actor; it'll be amazing!”

Seiji was rendered speechless.

”Amami-san is no good; his voice won't give off the right feeling!” Yukari instantly rejected this choice.

”What feeling is that?” Seiji asked.

”The feeling of a main character! Yes, he's the model for the main character, and his voice is appropriate as well. Although he's not a bad choice for the voicing the male lead, that's only at the level of not bad. When the players hear his voice, they wouldn't think, 'This must be the male lead!'” Yukari said in a serious voice. ”That is to say, he's not spirited enough. As a trap, Amami-san is too much like a trap. He's suitable to be a trap character, but not the main character who's supposed to be at the center of the story!

”In comparison, Seigo, your voice gives others that feeling—from the moment you speak, you give off the feeling of a main character. The players will think, 'The main character should be like this!'

”Although maybe the feeling is a little too cool and not girlish enough—a small problem for a trap character—you can try practicing, and change it with hard work and effort, or simply change your voice with a voice changer!”

Seiji didn't know what to say to Yukari, whose eyes were currently sparkling. What the hell was with 'sounding cool the moment he spoke?'

He didn't feel like his voice was anything special; it wasn't like he was Daisuke Ono.

The important part for voice actors was meant to be their voice, not their spirit!