Crossover Anime: I'm Kasumigaoka Utaha's Brother

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"Hmm..." Luo Tianyi let out a soft, aggrieved sound from her nose, and lowered her head in shame—as a girl, no matter what the reason, she didn't want to be seen as someone who "eats too much" in other people's eyes.

But...

She was really hungry! There was nothing she could do about it; it was something she couldn't change through her own willpower.

The soup dumpling shop where I used to work dismissed me after only one day of service for this very reason. They said, "Oh dear, we suddenly realized we don't need that many waitresses. Why don't you go look at other places?"

The former manager of a female singer, unable to bear the situation of having to pay out of her own pocket before even earning any money, left a letter of repentance and disappeared without a trace...

Although it's true that she has a big appetite and wants to eat everything, Luo Tianyi really doesn't want to admit it...

(Ugh, Aya, you betrayed me! You should have just covered it up for me... Ugh...)

Filled with grievances, Luo Tianyi lowered her head further and further, making her gray hair seem even darker, and her twin ponytails drooped limply in front of her.

A smile involuntarily crept up Baili Xiao's lips. He coughed lightly twice and looked at Kato Megumi, who was opening the refrigerator not far away: "Megumi, have you not cooked enough meals these past two days?"

"Hmm?" Kato Megumi tilted her head slightly, looking at Baili Xiao with a hint of confusion. Then she smiled and took out some juice from the refrigerator, handing it to Baili Xiao and the others. She said, "On Tianyi's first day, there wasn't enough... I initially misjudged Tianyi's appetite, but in the following days..."

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As she spoke, she walked up to Luo Tianyi, lifted the latter's slightly weak hands, placed the juice in her palms, and then asked softly with a smile, "You should be able to eat your fill, right?"

"Mmm..." Luo Tianyi responded softly, nodding—she was filled with gratitude for Kato Megumi, who prepared delicious meals for her every day, and she would never ignore her words!

"So, what reason do I have to kick you out?"

The sudden words startled Luo Tianyi. She was somewhat incredulous, or perhaps afraid that she was hallucinating. She looked up and stared intently at Baili Xiao—what she saw was the latter's pursed lips and shrugged shoulders.

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"Although there's some boasting involved, my studio has quite a lot of assets..." Baili Xiao's smile grew wider and wider. Only he knew how hard it was to hold back his laughter: "And these assets will only continue to grow, barring any unforeseen circumstances."

"So, raising a girl with an 'extraordinary appetite' is not difficult at all. You don't need to worry that I will kick you out for such a trivial reason!"

"How about this? Since you're a singer, you and Aya can mentor Muse together and train them into a world-famous idol group. Furthermore, I'm interested in pairing you and Aya together as a singer duo. I'll write and compose songs specifically for you, just like I do for Muse, and hold exclusive concerts for you. What do you think?"

"Of course, once you join the studio, you can eat whatever you want. In addition, you'll receive a special allowance and salary every month for you to squander... But please be mindful of your figure. I'm sure you, as a songstress, are quite concerned about that, right?"

At this point, Baili Xiao paused, then stood up, walked to Luo Tianyi, and extended his right hand with a smile.

"So, what's your answer?" Fan asked.

Chapter 0275 Which song is the best?

[I have some great news to share! Our studio has a new singer mentor (smile) – Luo Tianyi, from the Celestial Empire, ranked 115th in the world. She joined the studio at the invitation of Teacher Baili, and will be working with Teacher Yue Zhengling to guide the Muse team. And... who knows, maybe it won't be long before Luo Tianyi and Yue Zhengling's idol group will be ready to meet everyone! (laughs)]

The following morning, the studio's official Weibo account posted the following information, which was subsequently reposted and liked by Qiandao Publishing House, Fushigawa Bunko, and the "rouge-en-rouge" circle. The vast majority of followers learned of it immediately—keep in mind, only three days after the release of "Your Name," and now, simply opening a browser reveals that the top five search results are definitely related to "Your Name," "April 20th" premiere celebration, "Huaxia" Studio, and "Bai Lixiao"! It's impossible not to know...

"Hey! Have you seen the studio's latest Weibo post? Another teacher has joined us!"

She strode to her seat, casually put down her backpack, and plopped down on the chair with a carefree and unladylike manner. With one hand holding a pineapple bun and stuffing it into her mouth, she waved her phone screen at Xia Shu with the other: "Our teacher, Luo Tianyi, is actually from a low-key and mysterious country. I wonder what kind of surprises she'll bring us in the future?"

"A surprise? It's best not to get your hopes up too high!" Xia Shu's slightly aloof voice reached Youzi's ears, causing her to pause in surprise—she rarely saw the gentle Xia Shu speak in such a tone—and her interest was immediately piqued: "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with Teacher Luo Tianyi?"

“Look!” Xia Shu tapped her slender fingers on her phone screen, her brows furrowing slightly as she lowered her voice: “I just looked up Luo Tianyi’s information… Although she debuted as a singer, her best ranking was only 115th in the world, and… she disappeared from the public eye not long after her debut!”

"Huh? Why?" Yuko tilted her head in bewilderment as she looked at Xia Shu. In her mind, shouldn't a "singer" be the most popular when she first debuts, then fade into obscurity, and finally be pushed out by newcomers?

What's with Luo Tianyi's "disappearance after debut"?

"Shh!" Xia Shu put a finger to her lips to silence, her eyes scanning the classroom with extreme vigilance—the boys and girls in the class were all die-hard fans of the studio, and if they heard Xia Shu and Youzi discussing the newly appointed teacher Luo Tianyi, the consequences would be unimaginable...

"Keep your voice down, look..." After making sure no one was paying attention, Xia Shu clicked on an inconspicuous webpage link: "After my tireless investigation (gossip-loving heart), I've finally found something puzzling... In this post, someone claiming to be Luo Tianyi's former manager revealed that Luo Tianyi has an enormous appetite, practically 'bankrupting' her. Because of this, even though Luo Tianyi has just become a singer, no manager is willing to find her gigs or anything like that, so..."

"So...it just disappeared?" Youzi didn't know what her expression was like, but she was sure it was close to "distorted"—she was laughing so hard her abs were practically bulging, so her face probably wasn't looking too good!

"Ha! Haha! Natsuki, you really are... How come I never knew you had a talent for comedy? You actually believe things like that?"

With her hands pressed against her stomach, Youzi's body was almost bent over like a shrimp: "Even if she can eat a lot, Teacher Luo Tianyi is still just a little girl about our age! She's not a dragon... Haha, stop, stop making me laugh, I can't take it anymore..."

“…” Natsuki stared coldly at Yuuki, whose movements were becoming increasingly exaggerated. She snorted, put away her phone, and turned her face away, secretly making up her mind, “Ahhh! No matter what she says, I will never talk to her again!”

"Xia, Xia Shu, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to laugh at you, haha, I just... I just thought what was said there was too bizarre... How could Teacher Luo Tianyi eat so much? There must be other reasons why she had to leave the ranks of singers..." Realizing that her best friend was really angry, Youzi forced herself not to laugh, clasped her hands together, and kept apologizing, which finally made Xia Shu's expression look a little better.

A sincere—at least on the surface—apology instantly shattered Xia Shu's resolve. She rolled her eyes at Youzi with a helpless glare, then returned her gaze to her phone: "I know this is absurd, but that's what it says, so what can I do..."

"Snap!" With her hands clasped together forcefully, Youzi, while rubbing her slightly stiff cheeks, ruthlessly interrupted Xia Shu: "Hey! Let's discuss the topic of Teacher Luo Tianyi another time. Xia Shu, have you listened to the theme songs sung by Teacher Baili? Which one is the best?"

"Of course! How could I possibly miss it!" Xia Shu's eyes lit up at the mention of "Teacher Baili": "If you're asking which song in 'Your Name' is the best... I'd rave about 'Zen Zen Zense'!"

"Huh?!" *N!

The moment Xia Shu finished speaking, not only did the student in front of him open his mouth and raise his eyebrows in surprise, but some people in the classroom also exclaimed in disbelief, while the rest of the students showed expressions of surprise and delight, like, "Hey? That's our comrade!" For a moment, the entire classroom fell into dead silence, and everyone's eyes were focused on Xia Shu.

"Natsu, Natsuki, you actually like [Zen Zen Zen Life]?" Yuuki's pupils contracted slightly, and his right foot unconsciously took a half step back.

(Hey! Are you serious about taking a half step back?) Natsuki's right eyebrow twitched wildly as she forced an awkward yet polite smile. After scanning everyone present, she scratched her cheek with her finger: "Uh... what's wrong with [Zen Zen Zen Sei]? Why are you all looking at me like that? Do you... think it sounds bad?"

"No, no, no, of course Baili-sensei's rendition of 'Zen Zen Zense' is beautiful, but... do you really think that song is the best one in 'Your Name'?" Yuuko lowered her voice, blinking repeatedly as she spoke, sending a strong hint to Natsuki—but the latter showed no sign of changing her mind, replying with unwavering conviction, "Of course! Don't you think so?"

"How could that be! How could 【Dream Lantern】 be worse than 【Zen Zen Zense】! That magnetic voice, like whispering in your ear, like talking to you... I don't care! The best song is definitely 【Dream Lantern】!"

"Hey? I don't like it when you say that! If we're talking about the most magnetic and captivating singing, it has to be the ending theme song, 'It's No Big Deal'! Are your ears malfunctioning? Why do you think the other two songs can surpass 'It's No Big Deal'?!"

"Tsk! You're the one! It's just a mere ending theme song. It's far from being comparable to the opening theme song, 'Dream Lantern'!"

"Hey! The opening and ending credits don't matter, okay? You know, 'Zen Zen Zense' is the movie's theme song! The theme song! Do you know what that means?"

"you shut up!"

The classroom, which was quiet just a moment ago, was engulfed by a noisy argument the next. Everyone was fiercely debating with their classmates about their "best song" - no one would admit defeat, and no one would agree with anyone else's theory. Even if they argued until they were red in the face, or even if they broke off their friendships over this, they would stick to their beliefs to the end!

The increasingly loud argument attracted the attention of students from the next class. After they learned what had happened, their actions spoke for themselves without needing any further words—no matter which class you were in, no matter if we had known each other before, as long as you liked [Dream Lantern] ([Zen Zen Zen Sei] [It's No Big Deal]), then we were friends!

Since we're friends, what are you waiting for? Come help me take down those "heretics"!

...

"Phew! We're finally out. I thought we were going to fight..."

Yu Zi, whose athletic ability was in no way inferior to that of the boys, finally managed to grab Xia Shu's wrist and lead her out of the classroom through the vast crowd after tireless efforts. Standing at the deserted corner of the stairs, Yu Zi took a deep breath, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and looked at Xia Shu behind him with a sneer.

"Hey, you really dare to say that. Those words were obviously meant to provoke conflict. Once they were said... well, this is what happened."

However, at this moment, Xia Shu lowered her head and remained silent. After a long time, just when Youzi was wondering, "Was she scared silly by what just happened?", she suddenly raised her head, squinted her eyes and stared straight into Youzi's eyes.

"Uh... wh, what's wrong?" Youzi stiffened, chuckled awkwardly, and tentatively asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Wanderer, what do you think? Which one is the best?" Xia Shu's tone was completely flat—it was an intense sense of pressure that came with excessive focus: "[Dream Lantern], [Zen Zen Zen Sei], [It's No Big Deal], which one do you think is the best?"

"Cough! Cough cough!" The violent coughing made Youzi hunch over. Her mind raced as she considered what kind of answer she should give to avoid the "war" that might follow.

"Ah, um, this one, I think like you, that [past life]..."

"Tap!" The sole of the woman's leather shoes made a clear sound on the ground. Xia Shu, wearing black stockings, bent her right leg slightly and took a step forward. Her face was less than ten centimeters away from Youzi's!

Their dark brown and light blue eyes met, and Natsuki could clearly see Yuuki's evasiveness: "You, you were lying just now, weren't you?"

"Hmm..." Youzi's breath hitched for a moment. After a few seconds, he finally gave up struggling and said while shrugging and pouting, "Actually, I think every song that Teacher Baili sings is very good."

"【Dream Lantern】 has a gentle and soothing opening, followed by a series of climaxes. Combined with the teacher's singing, it makes you want to keep tapping your feet. 【Zen Zen Zense】 is passionate from the very beginning, and the perfectly timed shouts in the middle are a perfect match for the movie, vividly expressing the idea that 'no matter where Mitsuha is, Taki will definitely find her'..."

"As for 'It's no big deal'... Now, whenever I hear this song, I think of the final scene where the two of them ask each other 'your name'... By the time I realize it, my eyes are already brimming with tears..."

"So, I don't know which song is better, or rather, I think all three songs are perfect—each song was created and sung by Teacher Baili with all his emotions, so they are all equal, aren't they?"

After saying that, Yuko silently closed her eyes—she had already expressed her truest thoughts, and if what awaited her next was a verbal battle with Natsuki, then... there was only one option left: to "fight back"!

Fortunately, after a brief silence, a snicker reached her ears—Natsuki's smile was so radiant that Yuko even had the illusion that "is that the sun?"

Xia Shu patted Youzi's shoulder heavily with her right hand. Seeing Youzi's slightly dazed expression, her smile widened: "What's wrong? Weren't you saying all that just now? What are you standing there for?"

"Alright! Let's go. You probably haven't had breakfast yet, right? It's on me!"

...

Just like what Natsuki and Yuuko encountered, when the animated film "Your Name" was released and related songs became available for paid download online, it sparked a heated debate around the world!

On websites, in online forums, and in real life, you can always see groups of people gathered together. One minute they're discussing the plot of "Your Name," and the next they're red-faced and excitedly arguing about something related to the song "420"...

Perhaps for this reason, three days after the release of the animated film "Your Name," the three songs "Dream Lantern," "Zen Zen Zense," and "It's Nothing" quickly climbed to the top three on the download chart, the top three on the playlist chart, and the top three on the trending chart—completely dominating the charts!

Not only that, if we include "Gokuraku Jodo" which dropped to fifth place, "Renai Circulation" at seventh, "Forbidden Borderline" at eighth, and "We Are Here" at tenth, then songs from Baili Xiao Studio occupy seven of the top ten spots!

I've never encountered this situation before!

More and more people have become aware of Baili Xiao's existence, the existence of the [Huaxia] Studio, and the fact that "these great songs are actually from the world of anime and manga"—after all, there are far more people who listen to music than people who love anime and manga!

Many people who were unfamiliar with anime and manga started to explore the genre after listening to the three songs from "Your Name," and discovered their long-held misconception: "Isn't anime and manga just for kids?"

And somewhere in this world, someone had their first encounter with the "anime/manga world" precisely because of this...

Chapter 0277 Ice Sniper - Asada Shino!

This world has many desolate places, some of which have such harsh environments that even superpowered individuals can perish there. Of course, great risks also mean great rewards—in one such desolate place, a powerful woman named Esdeath established her own country.

Calling her "Queen" isn't wrong, but in the eyes of the world, it's inappropriate—if possible, please add "Grand Slave Owner" before her name... However, a word of caution: if you say it to her face, or if she overhears it through some means...

Unless you are stronger than her, otherwise... you will experience what it means to suffer "torture worse than death"!

Her fundamental reason for establishing an empire there was to hunt the local super-dangerous species—monsters of various shapes, sizes, and abilities—in order to find a way to become stronger!

[Anyone who successfully hunts a dangerous species and delivers it to the local authorities can exchange it for a reward in the capital. The stronger the dangerous species hunted, the greater the reward!]

Three years ago, this notice successfully attracted a large influx of superpowered individuals to the Empire—the power of money, at any time, possesses a formidable allure—they fantasized about amassing vast fortunes here and returning to their respective cities to live a carefree life, their eyes bloodshot as they sought out the dangerous species...

Unfortunately, the vast majority of superpowered individuals died here due to insufficient strength and other reasons—after all, those who are attracted by "money" will never be very strong, even if they have some strength!

There was only one person whose name had remained at the top of the kill list for three years, referred to by the surviving members, or perhaps the newcomers, as...

"Ice Sniper"

...

In the vast mountain range, a faint light flashed on the highest peak—it was sunlight reflected off a lens, visible only from a specific angle!

A gentle breeze ruffled her pale blue hair, and her icy blue eyes were fixed on a wyvern-type dangerous species feeding in the distance through the scope of a sniper rifle. Although it hadn't reached the level of a "super dangerous species," the fact that it was a "wyvern" meant that this unnamed dangerous species was definitely not low in level!

In other words, it means "you can make a lot of money!"

"Huff..." A soft breathing sound came from her slightly parted lips. The girl, who was lying on the rock controlling the sniper rifle, flexed her right index finger—this tiny movement had become a habit of hers, though she didn't know when it had started...

As if it "brings good luck," she would unconsciously do this before pulling the trigger to kill her prey each time.

Adjust your breathing, relax your mind, and focus all your attention on the dangerous creature shown through the scope—for a moment, the whole world seems to consist of only one person, one gun, and a dying monster!

The skin of my fingers touched the cold surface of the trigger, but the next second, instead of a deafening "bang!", I heard a frequent and rhythmic buzzing sound—my phone in my pocket suddenly started vibrating!