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Goodbye, my high school days.

She turned around and stepped forward.

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Graduating from high school signifies the complete end of one's youth.

After carefully washing and ironing the school uniform that held three years of memories, Aoyama Nanami solemnly hung it in the deepest part of the wardrobe.

This is not just a ceremony, but more like a declaration: from today onwards, she will devote herself wholeheartedly to the battlefield she has chosen.

The day after graduation, she received a call from her father.

"Nanami, happy graduation." On the other end of the phone, her father's voice was as deep as ever, but with a gentleness that was different from before.

"Thank you, Dad." Nanami's nose tingled with emotion.

“It must be tough being alone in Tokyo.” After a moment of silence, the father continued, “I’ve sent you some money. Don’t stay in that small, run-down place anymore. Find a nicer apartment so you can be more comfortable and focus on your work.”

"If you don't have enough money, then tell your family."

“Dad…” Nanami could no longer hold back, and tears streamed down her face.

She knew that this was not just about money, but also her father expressing his approval, pride, and love in his most clumsy way.

Her once stern father, who fiercely opposed her dreams, has now become her strongest support.

After hanging up the phone, she checked her bank account and looked at the string of numbers, feeling a mix of emotions.

She decided to heed her father's advice and start a new chapter in her life.

Over the next few days, she began shuttling between various real estate agencies.

This became her most important "job" after graduation, full of novelty and fun.

The process of viewing a house is like a small adventure.

She had seen apartments with cemeteries right outside the windows, sending chills down her spine, and rooms that had been messed up by previous tenants and smelled strange.

Ultimately, she found her dream home in a quiet neighborhood not far from several major recording studios.

It was a south-facing one-bedroom apartment, not large, but well-laid out, with a small balcony.

What pleased her most was the house's excellent soundproofing, which was a great advantage for a voice actress who needed to practice her voice constantly.

The moment she signed the contract, she felt as if she truly had a place of her own in the city of Tokyo.

Moving is a tough but joyful process.

She refused her friends' help and insisted on packing and moving all the things by herself.

When the last box was placed in her new home, she collapsed onto the floor, exhausted. Looking at the empty room, a satisfied smile spread across her face.

While sorting through old things, she found a treasured box.

It contained all her connections with "Mr. X".

The custom-made textbook she had flipped through so many times that the edges were worn out, the expensive pronunciation corrector, and the encouraging emails she had printed out and highlighted with a highlighter.

She sat on the floor, and by the moonlight streaming in through the window, she reread each letter one by one.

From the initial "Please don't give up on your dreams," to "Believe in your path," and finally to the phrase that made her determined, "I'm proud of you."

Every word she uttered was precisely timed to coincide with every crucial moment in her life.

Who exactly is this "Mr. X"?

How did he know about her predicament? Why was he willing to invest so much effort and trust in a complete stranger?

He was like an omniscient and omnipotent narrator in the script of her life, a guardian who would always light a lamp behind her.

This gratitude, with the passage of time, has fermented into a deeper and more complex emotion.

It was a bond that mixed reverence, dependence, and intense curiosity.

She longed to know who he was, to say "thank you" to him in person, and to let him see how much the girl he had helped had grown.

She turned on her computer and began writing a new email.

This time, she wasn't just reporting her achievements; she was having a heart-to-heart talk with an old friend she hadn't seen in a long time.

Good evening, Mr. X.

I have some good news to share with you.

I graduated from high school and moved to a new house.

This is a great place; it's sunny and quiet.

Here's a picture of my new home. It's still quite empty right now, but I'll fill it up gradually.

Standing here, looking back on the past three years, it feels like a dream.

If it weren't for you, I might have given up and gone back to Osaka long ago.

You were the one who pulled me out of my deepest despair.

It was also when I was most confused that you pointed me in the right direction.

I don't know how to express my gratitude.

To me, you are not only a benefactor, but also a teacher, and... an unseen friend.

Now, I can finally dedicate myself entirely to the voice acting career without any reservations.

I will work even harder and never let you down.

I hope that one day I can become someone you can be proud of.

—Aoyama and the Seven Seas

Pressing the send button, she felt that her connection with that mysterious benefactor had taken another step closer.

A few minutes later, she received a reply.

Congratulations, Nanami.

A new beginning, may everything go smoothly.

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While Nanami was busy decorating her new home, the industry's trends were quietly changing.

As the year draws to a close, the selection process for the industry's most prestigious "Voice Actor of the Year" award has begun.

Various voice actor magazines, professional review websites, and fan forums have begun to predict and discuss the strong contenders for each award.

In the highly prestigious "Newcomer Voice Actor Award" nomination predictions, one name has been appearing frequently in everyone's field of vision with unstoppable momentum.

Nanami Aoyama.

With her phenomenal performances as Tsukuyomi in "Echoes of the Oracle" and Isla in "Beyond the Stars," she has risen from an unknown newcomer to one of the most dazzling rising stars of the year.

Her highly distinctive, cool voice and profound understanding of the characters have captivated countless players and attracted widespread attention from industry professionals.

That evening, Nanami was invited to a small gathering spontaneously organized by several young voice actors at the home of one of their seniors.

Everyone enjoyed hot pot together, chatting about their recent work and life in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

“Speaking of which, Nanami,” a senior colleague who had worked with her on “Echoes of the Oracle” suddenly leaned over and said to her excitedly.

"Have you seen the latest predictions in 'Voice Actor Animedia' magazine? You're the biggest favorite for this year's Newcomer Award!"

"Eh?" Nanami paused, her hand still holding the food she was picking up, and her cheeks instantly turned red. "No... don't joke around, senior. I'm just a newbie, how could I..."

“This is no joke!” another senior colleague joined the discussion. “Don’t you know how popular your voice acting for Tsukuyomi is right now? Several producers in our agency have said that your performance is monstrous. I think it’s a sure thing!”

"That's right! Congratulations in advance, Mr. Aoyama!"

The good-natured teasing and congratulations from everyone left Nanami feeling at a loss.

She waved her hands repeatedly, humbly stating that she was still inexperienced and had much to learn.

After the party ended, she walked home alone.

The evening breeze was cool, dispersing the steam from the hot pot, but it couldn't dispel the thoughts in her mind.

Newcomer Award...

This word was once something unattainable for her, a legend that only existed in voice actor magazines and award ceremony videos.

She never imagined that this award, which represents one of the highest honors in the industry, would one day be associated with her own name (Part 4) Linzaki.

Back home, she went out onto the balcony, where the Tokyo night view unfolded beneath her feet.

She leaned against the railing, enjoying the tranquility of the night.

The excitement that had been forcibly suppressed has now quietly resurfaced in my heart.

She reached out her hand, as if trying to grasp a distant star.

"Can I...really?"

……

Volume 1: Chapter 126: A Strange Feeling Surges into My Heart

At the end of the year in Tokyo, the crowds on the streets have an unspoken anticipation of the festive atmosphere.

For the animation industry, this expectation has been embodied in a list – the final nominees for the annual voice actor awards.

When the golden electronic invitation was sent to Ms. Yamamoto's email address, the entire agency office erupted in an uncontrollable cheer.

Nanami Aoyama has been nominated for the "Best New Female Voice Actress Award" for her groundbreaking portrayal of the villainous female protagonist "Falt" in the highly anticipated dark fantasy anime "The Fallen Cry".

If the success of "Tsukuyomi" and "Isla" proved Nanami's dominance in the "ice queen" genre, then the character "Fallet" completely shattered everyone's stereotypes about her.

Farut, a tragic villain who goes from holiness to depravity, from faith to nihilism, embodying both innocence and cruelty.

Nanami did not use stereotypical screams or chilling whispers to portray her, but rather used a broken, hymn-like pure voice to express her deepest madness and despair.

Especially in the final episode of the anime, when Fart gave up everything and smiled as she turned to dust in the holy light, her soft, almost sigh-like words, "Finally... I can rest in peace," brought tears to the eyes of countless viewers.

She made people realize for the first time that villains could be so heartbreaking.

"I knew it! I knew you could do it!" Ms. Yamamoto hugged Nanami excitedly, her voice choked with emotion. "Nanami, you proved yourself! You showed everyone that you're not just a voice actress who can only voice 'ice cubes'!"

Nanami smiled and gently patted her manager's back, but a strange calm settled over her.

She recalled the afternoon she got the job as a convenience store clerk, that sudden realization that felt like the sun breaking through the clouds.

From that moment on, she understood that true performance has nothing to do with changes in voice, but with the resonance of the soul.

She no longer "plays" a role, but rather "becomes" the role, to understand their pain and embrace their obsessions.

Farut's success was not an accident for her, but an inevitability.

……

The awards ceremony was a star-studded affair.

Nanami wore a moon-white dress carefully selected for her by her agency, her long hair was styled into an elegant updo, and her lightly made-up face appeared calm and beautiful under the flashing lights.

She is no longer the newcomer who would be so nervous that her palms would sweat when she first entered the recording studio. After experiencing countless scenes, she has learned how to face the camera and the crowd with composure.

She sat in the audience, surrounded by industry veterans such as Junichi Kamiya and Ai Misawa.

"It's up to you, Miss Aoyama." Kamiya Jun turned his head to the side, winked at her, and smiled gently. "Tonight's spotlight is for you."

"Nanami-chan, do your best!" Misawa Ai squeezed her hand, her palm conveying warm encouragement.

Nanami felt a warmth in her heart and nodded gratefully.

When the award presenter, a highly respected veteran voice actress, opened the envelope and read out in her deep and magnetic voice, "The winner of the Best New Actress Voice Actress Award is—", the entire audience seemed to hold their breath for a moment.

Nanami's heart jumped into her throat.

"—The voice actress for Fart in 'The Sinking Cry' is Ms. Nanami Aoyama!"

boom--

Thunderous applause instantly engulfed the entire venue.