A Series of Invitations

“Very good, very good! Both of you performed quite well.”

After the live broadcast ended, Producer Kurau smiled and called the two to her.

For these two children chosen by herself, Producer Kurau was very satisfied with their performance in this live broadcast.

According to the real-time data recorded by the live broadcast, the number of real-time viewers for this broadcast had already reached over two million.

Putting the live broadcast content on several video sites later should achieve considerable follow-up impact.

Kazakami Ritsu and Teraoin Hane stood side by side. Since the end of the performance just now, the two hadn’t met eyes again.

To be precise, Kazakami Ritsu had been actively avoiding Teraoin Hane’s gaze.

Realizing this, Teraoin Hane felt slightly frustrated.

Producer Kurau also seemed to notice that the atmosphere between the two seemed a bit strange. She first glanced at Kazakami Ritsu.

“Kazakami, what’s wrong? You look absent-minded.”

Hearing the producer’s words, Kazakami Ritsu was slightly stunned and tilted her head somewhat blankly.

‘Hah? Since when was I absent-minded?’

‘Wait, could it mean…’

As an old corporate s*ave, Kazakami Ritsu looked sideways slightly and found that her partner looked quite depressed.

But after what happened just now, Kazakami Ritsu didn’t know how to interact with Teraoin Hane at this moment.

“Cough, Producer-san, do you think there were any shortcomings in our performance just now?”

To ease the atmosphere, Kazakami Ritsu bit the bullet and chatted about the live broadcast content just now.

Seeing her receive the signal very perceptively, the smile on Producer Kurau’s face became brighter.

‘I have to say, Kazakami is really a smart child…’

“There’s nothing bad. Whether it was the transitions, performance, or other aspects, your performance far exceeded my expectations.”

“First is Kazakami. This should be your first time performing in front of a camera, right? Being able not to have stage fright and naturally controlling the overall situation is very impressive.”

Producer Kurau praised Kazakami Ritsu, then turned to look at Teraoin Hane, whose face showed an expectant look.

For this somewhat introverted child in front of her, Producer Kurau also gave full gentleness and kindness.

“Teraoin was able to keep up with Kazakami’s rhythm and even display a performance completely not inferior to Kazakami’s. Truly worthy of debuting as a genius child star.”

Teraoin Hane, who received the producer’s praise, lowered her head blushing; the depressed emotion just now seemed to have completely dissipated.

Seeing that Teraoin Hane seemed to have regained her spirits, Kazakami Ritsu also secretly breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.

After all, she still had collaborations with this partner later, and she didn’t want to lose this partner who was in the same period as her and also quite strong.

After saying a few polite words, Producer Kurau straightened her expression and spoke about the main topic.

“Regardless of the final result achieved by My Friend this time, I very much hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with you two again next time.”

Kazakami Ritsu bowed slightly, her smile impeccable.

“You flatter us. I believe excellent works are created jointly by all aspects. I also look forward to cooperating with you again.”

These beautiful words from her mouth surprised Producer Kurau quite a bit.

She originally thought Kazakami Ritsu was just a child who was very good at assessing the situation and controlling all aspects well.

She didn’t expect her to have talents in such worldly wisdom that even she, an adult, found somewhat agreeable.

Thinking this, Producer Kurau smiled slightly.

“There will definitely be opportunities for cooperation. The industry is only so big after all. When the script for the next work is written, I will contact you guys immediately.”

Unexpectedly receiving the pie painted by Producer Kurau (false promise/future hope), Kazakami Ritsu’s mood, which was persecuted in the live broadcast just now, also recovered a bit.

Judging from the current situation, Producer Kurau’s works were all pretty good and had the potential to take her popularity a step further.

After saying goodbye to Producer Kurau, Kazakami Ritsu planned to go home and carefully study the next two works.

However, before leaving the recording studio, her path was blocked by a familiar figure.

“Eh? Teraoin-san… are you waiting for someone?”

Looking at Teraoin Hane standing at the door, waiting for someone unknown, Kazakami Ritsu subconsciously took the initiative to greet her.

Hearing her voice, Teraoin Hane turned around abruptly.

Teraoin Hane was very afraid, afraid that Kazakami Ritsu would alienate her because of the performance just now.

“I… I am waiting for you. Kazakami-san, can I ask you out to play tomorrow?”

‘Hey! What is the situation!’

Hearing this, Kazakami Ritsu perked up, feeling very surprised by Teraoin Hane’s sudden invitation.

Logically speaking, after what happened earlier, they should have returned to the previous state, waiting to meet again at the next collaboration.

But the current situation had completely deviated from Kazakami Ritsu’s expectations. In a flash of lightning, she had already made a decision in her heart.

‘Go if go, who’s afraid of whom.’

After making up her mind, Kazakami Ritsu pursed her lips and looked at Teraoin Hane, who was waiting for her answer with a face full of apprehension.

“It just so happens I have nothing to do tomorrow. Let’s meet at a place then.”

After Kazakami Ritsu gave the answer with a complex face, Teraoin Hane immediately reached out and hugged her happily.

“Th-that’s a promise! Kazakami-san, you cannot stand me up tomorrow!”

After saying this, Teraoin Hane let go of her hand with a blushing face and fled without looking back.

Kazakami Ritsu, stunned by the soft touch just now, snapped back to reality, frowning slightly at the scent lingering on the tip of her nose.

‘Feels like… Teraoin seems completely different from before.’

Just as Kazakami Ritsu was deep in thought, she sensed a vibration coming from the phone in her pocket.

Taking out the phone set to vibrate because of the radio drama, she saw a message from her senior.

[World’s Number One Female Lead: Is the program over? Did you go eat with the production team?] (Read)

Seeing the word “Read” behind the chat bubble, Kazakami Ritsu hurriedly started typing a reply.

[ArashiRinEnGaku: Sort of… live broadcasts are so tiring. Has Senior experienced it before too?] (Read)

[World’s Number One Female Lead: Of course. I’m a ruthless person who almost caused a performance accident on my first live broadcast!] (Read)

[ArashiRinEnGaku: What are you proud of! Didn’t the producer kill you?] (Read)

[World’s Number One Female Lead: Of course not. By the way, want to come out and play tomorrow?] (Read)

‘Ah this… why does everyone want to ask me out tomorrow?’

Kazakami Ritsu muttered in her heart, silently rejecting the senior’s proposal.

[ArashiRinEnGaku: Sorry… I’ve already been asked out by someone for tomorrow. How about another day?] (Read)

Strange. Although it showed “Read,” Kazakami Ritsu waited for a long time but didn’t receive any reply.