Chapter 441 - The Goddess's Recording
Sunday
"Shou-kun."
"Yeah."
Hand in hand, we stepped through the portal to the recording studio.
"This way."
Tsubaki-san, who went in ahead, guided us. Was this a hallway, I wonder?
Going straight, we found a waiting room on the right, labeled 'Mion-sama'.
"You'll be waiting here until the recording begins."
"Hmm."
Mion led me by the hand, and we sat side-by-side on a luxurious-looking sofa.
On the low table in front of us was today's script, but,
"That script is for Shou-sama. During the recording, you will be watching the studio from here."
"I see."
A recording in a Virtual Studio. It was my first time seeing a 'real' recording.
I had been told the procedure: Mion would record a reading, some acting, and one song in a plain background area.
Incidentally, someone would come shortly to coach her on the reading and acting.
Mion didn't seem nervous at all, checking yesterday's archive on her tablet.
"Is there anything you're curious about?"
"Hmm, the short cooking video."
Oh, she's making a short video about the Lycos juice and stuff.
After that yesterday, we had a juice tasting session with the juices Sweee and Pan's group made.
The Kyuka (cucumber) juice with squeezed Greenberry Fruit was delicious, and before we knew it, time was up while we were all excited.
"They've arrived, it seems."
"Phew."
Mion and I stood up from the sofa to greet them.
Three women entered: Misha P, GM Choco, and the third person was the acting coach?
"Thank you for today. Um…"
Misha P introduced each of them.
Come to think of it, Mion hasn't met GM Choco before.
And the other blonde woman, Ito Jasmine-san, was the acting coach.
"P-pleased to meet you…"
"Please come this way."
Mion was told to change first, and she followed GM Choco with Tsubaki-san.
I thought it would be quick, like an avatar change in a virtual space, but it seems to be a custom-made outfit fitted to Mion's body.
So, it required final adjustments, and they went to a changing room (?).
"Then, I will proceed to the studio to prepare."
Ito-san excused herself.
Only Misha P and I remained, and she said,
"Um, Shou-san. About the PV adoption for the next update that we discussed the other day…"
"Ah, about that, I plan to confirm it each time. Basically, it's okay, though."
I want to keep the fact that I can go to the mainland using the Transfer Magic Circle a secret. At least until I retrieve the one in the Necropolis.
However, completely refusing it might needlessly cause resentment.
After talking with Mion, we decided to allow up to the previous PVs. After all, she's becoming an official Jade Goddess…
"Thank you! Honestly, I was worried about what I'd do if you refused entirely…"
"No, I think there are other good scenes. If it's about Uninhabited Island Starts, Natural Ramune-san's presence has increased."
"That's true, but Shou-san's gameplay has by far the highest content score…"
What's a content score? And what does 'by far the highest' even mean…
Misha P looked so relieved that it was hard to ask.
"Thank you for waiting."
Tsubaki-san's voice came, and looking towards the changing room, there was Mion in the Jade Goddess Outfit…
"?"
Some words seemed to pass right through my ears.
My consciousness was completely captivated by the sight before my eyes…
"Shou-kun?"
"Ah! Oh, sorry! Mion, you're too beautiful, I'm at a loss for words…"
"Ugh…"
Hershy, looking down, was also cute… Is this getting a bit dangerous?
"Ahem. …Shall we begin?"
GM Choco asked, with warm eyes.
Misha P was also grinning…
"I'm sorry. Um…"
"I'm off. Please watch, okay?"
"Yeah."
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The recording ended without a hitch.
The reading of the myth by the Jade Goddess and the final song were approved in just a few takes.
"Can I take the outfit home as is?"
"Yes. I'll give you the owner key."
"If the size doesn't fit when you update your avatar, please let us know. We will make the necessary adjustments," said Misha P and GM Choco.
The copyright for this Jade Goddess Outfit design remained with IRO management, meaning SES (Rokujo Software), so they held the creator key for modifications.
And Mion would hold the unique ownership in the world.
"When will the next job be?"
"Based on the feedback from this one, SEE (Rokujo Entertainment) has expressed interest in releasing an IRO album, so probably around late August. Summer vacation would be better, wouldn't it?"
"Yes."
I answered, and Mion nodded.
If the second semester started, it would be limited to weekends or holidays.
"At that time, we might ask Shou-san to perform."
"Huh?"
That talk was serious?
Mion looked happy, but if I'm performing, it would be impossible unless it became a rhythm game.
Today was a cappella, and that was amazing enough already…
"Well then, we look forward to working with you again."
"Pleased to work with you…"
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"Phew."
I returned to reality and opened my eyes.
The pillow I'm usually given wasn't there today. That's because,
"Hmm."
Mion was holding my hand.
"Good work."
"Shou-kun. Thank you."
The tight squeeze made my heart pound, which isn't good for my heart…
It was a little past 5 PM.
Today, Shizuku-san was apparently treating us, since it was Mion's first job and Miki was having dinner out with the Kashiwahara Family.
That said, Shizuku-san wasn't cooking, but she was ordering expensive sushi with the money Mion earned from her channel.
"Um, I should report to Shizuku-san that the work is properly finished, right?"
"Hmm."
There was a knock on the door, and Tsubaki-san's voice.
She could have just entered, but she always waits for Mion's permission.
"The president is waiting. To the living room."
"Ah, yes."
That being said…
Mion, you can let go of my hand now, you know?