Chapter 12: Amamiya Nanase Turns Out to be a Little Devil?
"This is Mr. Ryo Watanabe, a cartoonist who is now serializing comics in best-selling magazines. I am now his assistant."
Hao Ping looked at the middle-aged man called by Zhou Jing. Because he was drawing comics at home all year round, Ryo Watanabe seemed a little obese, and often did not go out, so his skin was very white. As soon as he saw him, Hao Ping thought of the four words "white, fat, fat".
"I have been thinking about it for a long time, I'll bother Mr. Watanabe this time."
Hao Ping walked up and stretched out his right hand. Because Zhou Jing had probably told Ryu Watanabe on the phone, Hao Ping did not repeat the matter.
"Mr. Hao Ping is kind to me. Zhou Jing has always helped me a lot. Moreover, he has a good talent and I have always been very optimistic about him. He rarely asks me for help. I will definitely help this time."
Unlike on the surface, Ryo Watanabe is a very elegant person and speaks quite politely, which greatly increases Hao Ping's favorability.
"I heard from Zhou Jing that you need to make a video, right?"
After the greetings, Ryo Watanabe sat down and asked directly about the request Zhou Jing said on the phone.
"Yes, because we want to promote the three voice actors here. Because they are all newcomers, we want to accumulate some popularity through some original fan works."
Because Ryo Watanabe is a cartoonist and was invited by his friend Zhou Jing, he would not be able to find such a cartoonist. Since others came to help out because of their trust in their friends, Hao Ping felt that it would be rude to hide it, so he simply told his purpose.
"So that's it. This is a very new idea. Mr. Hao Ping is really a rare agent."
Ryo Watanabe was not surprised when he heard Hao Ping's words. After all, he probably knew what the I-She was working here, so he probably finished his mind first. It was the solution that Hao Ping came up with a little interest in him. This was the first time he had seen a voice actor who debuted through a fan.
"Since that's the case, Hao Pingsang might as well dubb our new work, how about it?"
Ryo Watanabe first praised Hao Ping's idea with the exaggerated praise that the islanders are used to, and then he simply did not mention Hao Ping and others' original idea of making a video by themselves, but instead directly gave another option.
"My friends and I happened to launch a set of fan comics recently and needed to make a promotional video. If Mr. Hao Ping and the voice actors on your side don't mind, how about it, why not star in our promotional video?"
“Eh?”
Before Hao Ping could react, Zhou Jing shouted out in surprise.
"Is this OK? Mr. Watanabe's friends are all cartoonists who are serializing their works. Generally, don't they invite professional voice actors to participate in the promotion through normal channels?"
Of course, Zhou Jing knew what the fan comics that Watanabe Ryo mentioned mean. As mentioned before, the fan comics that Watanabe Ryo and others said were not adapted using works that had been created by others, but simply used some works that were difficult to officially obtain serialization opportunities for sale through fan channels.
In addition to the popularity accumulated by Ryo Watanabe and others in the comics industry, it is not difficult to invite a formal voice actor. There is no reason to give such an opportunity to the three voice actors who are still newcomers.
"Well~ what does it matter? Since I am Zhou Jing's friend, I believe I must be capable."
But Ryo Watanabe didn't say much, casually perfunctorily treated his assistant, and then turned his attention to Hao Ping's side.
"What do you think? Mr. Hao Ping."
Hao Ping lowered his head and thought for a while. He felt that Raku Watanabe still had an idea in his heart, but this idea might not be harmful to him. Even if the other party gets any benefits, it is a win-win strategy and there is no need to refuse. Moreover, this practice of both sides benefiting can also avoid the situation of unequal status because only one side benefits.
"Then I'll trouble Mr. Watanabe."
After thinking, Hao Ping nodded and responded.
When Hao Ping agreed, Watanabe Liang called his partners. Although the other side didn't know why Watanabe Liang suddenly remembered to use a few new voice actors, out of trust in Watanabe Liang, he agreed immediately.
This made Hao Ping feel relaxed, and he sighed in his heart that he finally broke the situation and started to prepare.
"Hao Ping, I've done this for you, but your voice actors are so powerful..."
After seeing off Watanabe Liang, Zhou Jing returned to give Hao Ping a lecture. After all, he called Watanabe Liang. If he just helped find someone to make a video, then that would be fine. But now Watanabe Liang didn't know how to make a fantasy and handed over the promotional videos of the comic book albums made by several of them to Hao Ping's voice actors, which made Zhou Jing pay great attention to it when he was calling.
"Don't worry, I must have done it for you, right?"
Of course, Hao Ping also knew what Zhou Jing was worried about and agreed. Moreover, he attached great importance to this opportunity. Although it is difficult for fan creators to get to professional voice actors, if they do not perform well enough, the effect will not be great. In addition, this time, Ryo Watanabe and his friends can be said to be people with important influence in the fan circle. Dubbing their promotional videos, the effect of the program is also imaginable.
"Then I'll leave it to you... By the way, remember to ask those three girls to get me some autographed photos."
Since my friend had agreed, Zhou Jing was not saying anything out of trust, but before leaving, he turned around and mentioned the matter of signing the photo.
"Signature photo? What do you want this thing to do?"
Hao Ping was very strange. Although he was in charge of the three voice actors he was responsible for, although he was cute, he was not famous at all. How could Zhou Jing think of this episode when he signed the autograph for the treatment of this big star?
"Hehe, judging by your way, I guess you are determined to praise these three little girls. Although I don't know if you can succeed, I will get some signature photos first. If they become famous voice actors in the future, they can make a lot of money just by using the signature photos in my hands..."
Of course there is another sentence he didn't say. Even if it didn't work, there would be nothing to lose.
“…”
Hao Ping's mouth hopped twice. He had not yet cultivated his voice actor. This kid was already thinking about using his voice actor's signature photo to exchange for money. However, today his friend was really worried about his affairs, and it was hard for him to refuse these things.
"I understand. I'll let Michiko and the others prepare it for you, right?"
"All right, what you want is your words."
Zhou Jing received Hao Ping's promise and said nothing, and turned around and left.
After seeing Zhou Jing off, Hao Ping turned around and returned to his office. When he opened the door, An Yuan Meizhizi and others had already sat on the sand in his office.
"Well? Miss Aomiya, Miss Ao and An... Michiko, have you finished practicing?"
When he saw the three voice actors, Hao Ping did not react for a while. He was startled by the few people who suddenly sat in the office. He calmed down and asked.
"Michiko?"
Before the others answered him, Aimee Nanase suddenly appeared something, her eyes hopped a few times, and she kept glanced between Hao Ping and An Yuan Michiko, as if something interesting had appeared.
“Woo…”
Michiko Anyuan blushed at Arimiya Nanase's eyes and turned her head away.
"Well, everyone is here because they have something to ask."
Relatively speaking, Hao Ping, who was not a thief, had a normal reaction. Although he still felt something was wrong, he was a few years older than An Yuan Meichiko, and he responded quickly when he saw him. As soon as he opened his mouth, he put things on other topics.
"Ahhh-Mr. Hao Ping, I just saw the cartoonist Mr. Watanabe, so I came over and asked if the plan has begun to be implemented. I was curious."
Sure enough, Ami Ao, who had always been lively and simple among the three, was deceived and asked the question directly. Aimee Amiya Nanase, who was on the side, sighed in her heart, "Is Ami-chan a fool?"
"Ah, so that's it. Just now, Mr. Watanabe said that they recently launched an original fan comic and were preparing to make a promotional video. They have already handed over the dubbing to us."
This is good news, which is a rare thing worth celebrating recently, so Hao Ping did not hide the news from the three girl voice actors, and directly announced the news.
"Really?! That's great!"
Ami Aono cheered happily, hugged Anyuan Michiko next to her and laughed loudly, while Nanase Aimiya held the black tea, and a smile appeared on the corner of her mouth covered by the cup.
"Okay, be quiet. But this time Mr. Watanabe gave us the opportunity, so you should work harder. Don't let Mr. Watanabe's trust be in vain, and you should also seize this opportunity to fire our first shot in the fan world!"
Seeing the three girls swept away the gloomy appearance of the previous few days, Hao Ping was also happy, but he calmed down and woke up the three girls.
"oh--"
"I see."
"Safe, Hao Pingsang."
The three girls expressed their determination to work hard in different languages.
Hao Ping looked at the three girls' lively appearance and felt that even if his crazy plan failed in the end, seeing such a smile would be worth the prize.
"I've finished talking about the important matter. Should Hao Pingsang explain to us what happened to 'Michiko'?"
After talking about the serious business, Hao Ping, who thought he had already made the matter complete, suddenly heard the teasing voice of Arimiya Nanase and felt guilty.
"Huh? Michiko? What did you give birth to?"
Aono Ami was still confused, not knowing what Amimiya Nanase was talking about, and was wandering around between the three of them.
"Ah, Yami-chan, you didn't show up. When Hao Pingsang called us just now, were they called "Miss Aomiya", "Miss Aoye" and "Michiko"?"
Aimiya Nanase specifically highlighted the three names. Even if she was as simple as Aono, she suddenly felt the difference.
Looking at An Yuan Michiko who had already blushed, and Arimiya Nanase, who looked as gentle and intellectual as before, Hao Ping also smiled bitterly.
Chapter completed!