The Fourth Period Is Modern Chinese (Continued)

The instant I heard that answer, the glasses of Otaku A, whom I was playing, flashed. Though I wasn't actually wearing glasses, please fill that in with your imagination.

"Oh, Super Soldiers... Nice. Speaking of Super Soldiers, you have to mention that episode still hailed as legendary. That episode was directed by the famous Mr. Saishiro, and the quality was incredible."

"Hm?"

"Ah, Mr. Saishiro was also the director of Emerald Wizard. That was an excellent work too. Which parts of Saishiro's works do you like, Miss Hiratsuka?"

"Hm? Hm?"

"Huh? Oh dear? Miss Hiratsuka, could it be..."

Could it be that you don't know Director Saishiro?

With that unspoken implication in my words, I probably put on a very convincing wry smile. Oh no, my acting was too powerful—acting that could captivate an audience with facial expressions alone. This was the sort of performance that would receive thunderous applause at the Venice or Cannes Film Festival. Some sultry Hollywood actress might lavish praise on me, saying, "Hachi's acting is so Exciting and Emotional. He is an Actor with a bright future."

Putting that aside, I got carried away and continued playing Otaku A.

"Ah, sorry. (laugh) From the perspective of someone who watches anime as a consumer, you probably wouldn't know much about the production staff. (laugh)"

"..."

Actually, I thought that kind of viewing attitude let people enjoy anime more purely, so I was rather envious. (laugh) Before watching anime, I always checked the staff list first, so for the past few years, I had watched with all that background knowledge in mind. (laugh) Well then, appreciating works from a creator's perspective also—

My ad-libbing wouldn't stop. I had completely lost control and was muttering to myself like mad. (laugh) Since I was so annoying, Zaimokuza covered his