Gathering the Experts
On one side is the stage, and on the other side are benches for the host and guests.
The benches were arranged in three rows in a tiered fashion. The host sat in the bottom row, with Hanazawa Hikoo sitting next to him at the foot of the Yamashita, Shuya sitting next to Hanazawa Hikoo.
There were two other people next to Shuya, and the rest were in the top two rows.
Besides the host and guests, there were also some audience members standing below the stage, surrounding the circular stage connected by aisles.
Yamashita said, "Well then... first, please introduce yourselves, starting with Hikoo?"
"Okay. Hello everyone, I'm Hanazawa Hikoo!"
Hanazawa Hikoo waved to the camera, and the female fans in the audience screamed.
He smiled and said, "I'm very grateful to Yamashita for inviting me to come today. Actually, I've been wanting to come up here ever since I found out he hosts this program. Today I finally have the opportunity. Please give me your guidance."
Yamashita quickly and politely replied, "No, no, I should be thanking you. You're too kind."
Hanazawa Hikoo modestly said a few words, then added, "By the way, many people might be wondering why I'm on a show with Shuko... Actually, it's like this, as you all probably know, my upcoming new song is a duet."
He paused:
"Unfortunately, the singer I was collaborating with had an accident today and couldn't make it to the event. So I brought my daughter along to help out."
"Is that so, Shushu-chan?"
Yamashita pretended not to know the truth and asked in surprise.
"Yes."
Shuya smiled beautifully, "I was startled when my dad suddenly pulled me away."
"I'm so sorry, it was all so sudden."
Hanazawa Hikoo's apology lacked sincerity.
"Well."
Shuya sighed pitifully, which drew a burst of laughter.
Fans are well aware that Hanazawa Hikoo and Inoue Sakura often prank Shuko, and they never tire of watching it.
Shuya has already gotten into character and is fully committed to playing the role of Shuko.
He heard a lot about Shuko's experiences from her, and roughly knew what kind of person she was usually.
Fortunately, Shuko isn't the cute type. She's decisive and cool, only occasionally showing a bit of cuteness.
This isn't a persona; it's her true nature.
This fits Shuya's personality perfectly, so it wouldn't be too difficult for him to portray.
After Shuya introduced himself, the others followed suit and introduced themselves one after another.
He wasn't really listening; his attention was drawn to the screen in front of him.
The above is footage from a Nico Live; the Danmaku is exploding with a massive amount of text.
"So cute!" "prpr!" "My wife!" "Please comment!"
Such bizarre Danmaku by.
Ugh, shut-ins are disgusting.
Shuya thought to himself, "I'm so annoyed."
After everyone was introduced, the program officially began.
Before each group of guests goes on stage, they chat with the host for a few minutes. Yamashita will introduce the guest's personal information and then talk to everyone about it.
Given their fame, Hanazawa Hikoo and Shuya were naturally chosen to appear as the final act, meaning they were essentially just there for the most part of the show.
Occasionally, Yamashita would throw out topics to them, Hanazawa Hikoo and Shuya, with their wealth of experience, would answer naturally and with ease.
Shuya maintained her feminine tone and language, becoming increasingly adept at responding.
His heart was numb; he was just instinctively putting on an act.
It even went a bit too far.
Danmaku from time to time:
Don't you guys think Shushu-chan is especially cute today?
"Same here, Shushu-chan is so cute today! He used to be a bit more handsome, but this time he's all soft and adorable."
"Shushu-chan!"
"Prprprprprprpr."
Shuya could only say that men understand men best and know what they want.
... even though these men were originally women.
The recording of the program was gradually coming to an end.
Yamashita and Hanazawa Hikoo Shuya for a few minutes before it was finally their turn to go on stage.
Hanazawa Hikoo straightened his clothes and extended his hand to Shuya with great poise.
He treated the lady with the demeanor of a gentleman.
Shuya really wanted to punch him.
But with so many people around, he could only smile sweetly and place his little hand on theirs.
Hanazawa Hikoo led Shuya onto the stage, where the surrounding otaku cheered and shouted encouragement.
He released Shuya, and the two stood on opposite sides.
The music begins.
The concert begins.
At that moment, Shuya gave up thinking.
At this moment, Shuya became Shuko.
Stepping to the cutest dance steps, singing the sweetest love songs.
Shuya felt that nothing mattered anymore, and there was nothing left to be afraid of.
Anyway.
Motoko must pay the price.
Shuya harbored resentment (taking his anger out on others).
When the song ended, cheers erupted from both the stage and the audience.
Hanazawa Hikoo level is evident here.
Despite the unpleasantness of the Shuya, he didn't slack off at work.
Therefore, everyone's praise is only natural.
With that, the program finally came to an end.
While Hanazawa Hikoo was still there networking with Yamashita and the others, Shuya had already quickly changed his clothes and run away.
He quickly left this place of sorrow.
He only looked at his phone after running quite a distance.
As expected, I received a lot of messages on Line.
As soon as I logged into the group chat, everyone was talking about Shuya's performance.
Kirito: "XDDDD, Shuko is so cute! Shuko- senpai is so cute! Shuko is so cute! I'll say it three times because it's important!"
Kirito: "Aaaaaaah! I want Shuko- senpai to be my little sister and call me Onii-chan! Aaaaaah!"
Haruo: "This is insane! Kyoko, control your brother!"
Kyoko:"?"
Kyoko: "I can't control it, I dare not control it, goodbye!"
Masato: "Shuko is so cute (laughs)"
Yukio: "Shuko is so cute (laughs)"
Masato: "Shuko"
Yukio: "Shuko"
Seya: "... Seniors, won't Shuko- senpai be angry if you do this?"
Masato: "Hehe."
Yukio: "Hehe."
Haruo: "Why are you all being so sarcastic?"
Haruo: "What interesting thing happened? Don't forget to tell me, so I can have some fun too."
Shuya saw this and immediately turned off Line, his grip so strong he almost shattered the phone screen.
"I knew it, I knew it..."
His delicate body trembled; he was furious.
"Motoko, you jerk! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have made such a fool of myself!"
Shuya suddenly stood up!
"There's no other way... I didn't really want to do anything big..."
He gritted his teeth, turned around, and stepped into the Spirit Realm!
"Holy crap, not again?!"
The Supernatural Bureau personnel in charge of surveillance cursed and hurriedly called their superiors.
Not long after, Director Abe of the Supernatural Bureau received the news...
Inoue Shuko, the Alliance Leader of the Japan Monster Alliance, issued a summons, first to the Monster of Kanto, then to the Monster of Kansai... All the top masters of the Alliance gathered at Mount Suzuka Seki Fortress in the center of the Japan Spirit Realm!
The Supernatural Bureau was on high alert and immediately discussed sending someone to the Seki Fortress.
In fact, there is something that Director Abe is unaware of.
Besides the Monster, a successor of the Shinmeiryu was also present at the gathering...
The Aoyama Suya.
Section 456, Chapter 424: Summoning Experts
"Alliance Leader!"
"Greetings, Alliance Leader!"
"Lord of the City, the Alliance Leader has arrived!"
Shuya quickly flew to Mount Suzuka Seki Fortress in the Spirit Realm.
He made no attempt to conceal himself, landing directly at the city gate, which is why he was immediately spotted by the guarding Monster.
Several Oni Clan greeted him excitedly, feeling that today was a lucky day to actually see Shuya.
These dim-witted Monster were not afraid of Shuya.
"Hmm, is Otake-maru at home?"
Shuya asked.
"At home! The city lord is filming a pet video at the City Lord's Manor!"
An Oni Clan answered loudly.
"Okay, I'll be going now."
Shuya quickly walked into the Seki Fortress.
"Take care, Alliance Leader!"