"It's Du Hang . " Du Hang was a little embarra.s.sed to call himself an author in front of Lady Zhao . He did not have any notable light novels under his belt, yet .

"Isn't your real name Du Hang? You don't have a pen name?" Both names sounded just the same, and it confused Zhao Youyue .

"No, that is not my own name . This is Du, as in 'crossing,'" Du Hang explained .

"Oh, I see… What is your novel's t.i.tle? I will pay it a visit when I am free . " Zhao Youyue pressed, gently yet imposingly .

Du Hang was reluctant to answer . He did not really like the idea of promoting his work openly . After all, it was just a hobby, and it gave him some pocket money . Famous or otherwise, he still had fans of his own .

"You don't have to be polite about it . If it is good enough to be popular, you would have known about it . If you read it just to be polite, it would not benefit either one of us . " Du Hang went straight to the point .

Fortunately, Lady Zhao was familiar with such situations . She knew that no matter how spiky a porcupine was, its soft spot would be somewhere around .

Talented people were always worth the respect . Talented people would always be self-confident and prideful . If they lost that personality, they would be nothing more than commoners .

Han Leng spilled Du Hang's beans instead, " Du Hang's light novels is a series that starts off with "Girlish Number" [1] . It's about a female voice actress . You might even call it satirical . He even said so himself! Although you're a voice actress yourself, you did not have to go through the arduous gauntlet that most professionals had to . Perhaps you could understand more about it by reading his book . With your beautiful face and voice, the sound system would not even matter . "

Zhao Youyue was suddenly interested in reading Du Hang's light novel . She thought that it was just a typical youth love story or comedy, or a harem with a male protagonist being surrounded by several adorable girls . Du Hang was not that predictable . It was a female protagonist with an uncommon profession - a voice actress!

The light novel "Whole World Is In A Deep Sleep Except Myself" was still Zhao Youyue's first priority on her shopping list . Now, Du Hang's "Girlish Number" was next .

Du Hang corrected Han Leng in a severe tone . "In fact, Zhao Youyue, or should I say Ah Yu, is one of the voice actresses I'm impressed with . When I knew nothing about her, I thought that this actress was extremely serious in her career . She did not mimic anyone or showed her face just to gain extra fame . If I may say, she is a rare jewel in this industry . It is sad to see such a talent being set aside, because she never truly set foot in it . Or should I say that you were fortunate not to have been serious about it . Others would pressure and push you into following their footsteps until you get suffocated…"

"Is it just me, or you are praising me?" Zhao Youyue was happier than ever . Du Hang's honesty was refres.h.i.+ng .

This man was like a stone . He did not speak only to please . Every word from him was as true as day . Hearing praise from him would be a great honor .

"I was just being honest! I was particularly impressed by your take on Yu Fansheng . Let's not forget Altair and Jane Doe Su . Your voice - you became those characters . It was hard for me to think you and the characters are different people . Very few famous voice actors could do that!" Du Hang was impressed and confused at the same time .

He had a mild obsession with things, and one of his obsessions concerned the voice acting industry . In his free time, he kept up with the current media and made new connections . He did not have many friends who were his age since they shared no common topics . It was a side effect of being much mature than his age .

Han Leng was an exception . The talented young author shared several common interests with him: creativity, arts, philosophy, and ideologies . It was always pleasant to click with another person, especially in a world that rejected you .

With his powerful connections, Du Hang managed to learn more about the voice acting industry from the inside out . Since he was actually writing about it, he must have at least been to a live recording session, or some press conference, right?

Once, he had accompanied a senior who was in the voice acting industry to a date with one of the famous voice actresses . These voice actresses were much prettier in person than their voices . They shot movies as well .

Ordinary folk might think that it was easy for authors to date voice actress . Authors were often accused of having the authority to appoint voice actress for their animation . Nevertheless, Rosemary's "The Strongest King" was just one of the lucky animes that found critical acclaim without much effort . It had not been a perfect adaptation…

It would be safe to a.s.sume that the sales of light novels depended heavily on their anime adaptations . WIthout animes, n.o.body would have heard of light novels . Ordinary authors had no say in these adaptations . They could only watch from the sidelines in silence .

Even Du Hang's senior was harshly rejected by these arrogant voice actresses . One of them even complained to Du Hang about his novel "Girlish Number" . . .

"How dare this small-time author think so highly of himself? His novels did not even feature any form of ill.u.s.trations . Look at his face, glimmering so proudly . So disgusting!"

When he asked others about her, they had responded in such a manner…

"Oh, she just started . A fres.h.i.+e, I guess?"

"All idols start fres.h.!.+"

"She is no idol . She is a voice actress…"

"She has a pretty face and is able to organize events . These days, that would be enough to be an idol!"

Du Hang was one of the rare authors who wrote about female protagonists . People would often be misled into thinking that it was an innocent, adorable girl acting cute all the time . They would be shocked to see that the real thing was full of cynics and cruel beauties . His book even criticized its own readers who would rather fall to the fabricated deception than face this world's harsh reality . No wonder its sales were suffering .

Zhao Youyue was impressed by how observant Du Hang was . All of the characters she played: Yu Fansheng, Altair, and Jane Doe Su, were actually her in person . Only she alone could bring the life out of these characters…

Finally, she switched the topic . "Great Teacher Du, do you know of an author named, "Love The Taste Of The Rice In Her House"?

Translation Note:

[1] Girlish Number (ガーリッシュナンバー Gārisshu Nanbā, stylized as gi(a)rlish number)[a] is a j.a.panese multimedia project . It launched in the March 2016 issue of ASCII Media Works' Dengeki G's Magazine as a serial novel written by Wataru Watari, with ill.u.s.trations by QP:flapper and Yamcha . A manga series drawn by Yūki Dōmoto is serialized in Dengeki G's Comic . A 12-episode anime television series by Diomedéa aired from October to December 2016 .

The story revolves around Chitose Karasuma, a voice actress who has been working in the anime industry for a year . Although she believes she is talented, she thinks the anime industry is rotten as she has only been voicing minor characters . One day, an opportunity arises for her to voice the main role in an upcoming anime adaptation of a light novel as an idol voice actress with four other girls .

. . . . Its Du Hang . Du Hang was a little embarra.s.sed to call himself an author in front of Lady Zhao . He did not have any notable light novels under his belt, yet . Isnt your real name Du Hang? You dont have a pen name? Both names sounded just the same, and it confused Zhao Youyue . No, that is not my own name . This is Du, as in crossing, Du Hang explained . Oh, I see… What is your novels t.i.tle? I will pay it a visit when I am free . Zhao Youyue pressed, gently yet imposingly . Du Hang was reluctant to answer . He did not really like the idea of promoting his work openly . After all, it was just a hobby, and it gave him some pocket money . Famous or otherwise, he still had fans of his own . You dont have to be polite about it . If it is good enough to be popular, you would have known about it . If you read it just to be polite, it would not benefit either one of us . Du Hang went straight to the point . . . Fortunately, Lady Zhao was familiar with such situations . She knew that no matter how spiky a porcupine was, its soft spot would be somewhere around . Talented people were always worth the respect . Talented people would always be self-confident and prideful . If they lost that personality, they would be nothing more than commoners . Han Leng spilled Du Hangs beans instead, Du Hangs light novels is a series that starts off with Girlish Number [1] . Its about a female voice actress . You might even call it satirical . He even said so himself! Although youre a voice actress yourself, you did not have to go through the arduous gauntlet that most professionals had to . Perhaps you could understand more about it by reading his book . With your beautiful face and voice, the sound system would not even matter . Zhao Youyue was suddenly interested in reading Du Hangs light novel . She thought that it was just a typical youth love story or comedy, or a harem with a male protagonist being surrounded by several adorable girls . Du Hang was not that predictable . It was a female protagonist with an uncommon profession - a voice actress! The light novel Whole World Is In A Deep Sleep Except Myself was still Zhao Youyues first priority on her shopping list . Now, Du Hangs Girlish Number was next . Du Hang corrected Han Leng in a severe tone . In fact, Zhao Youyue, or should I say Ah Yu, is one of the voice actresses Im impressed with . When I knew nothing about her, I thought that this actress was extremely serious in her career . She did not mimic anyone or showed her face just to gain extra fame . If I may say, she is a rare jewel in this industry . It is sad to see such a talent being set aside, because she never truly set foot in it . Or should I say that you were fortunate not to have been serious about it . Others would pressure and push you into following their footsteps until you get suffocated… Is it just me, or you are praising me? Zhao Youyue was happier than ever . Du Hangs honesty was refres.h.i.+ng . . This man was like a stone . He did not speak only to please . Every word from him was as true as day . Hearing praise from him would be a great honor . I was just being honest! I was particularly impressed by your take on Yu Fansheng . Lets not forget Altair and Jane Doe Su . Your voice - you became those characters . It was hard for me to think you and the characters are different people . Very few famous voice actors could do that! Du Hang was impressed and confused at the same time . He had a mild obsession with things, and one of his obsessions concerned the voice acting industry . In his free time, he kept up with the current media and made new connections . He did not have many friends who were his age since they shared no common topics . It was a side effect of being much mature than his age . Han Leng was an exception . The talented young author shared several common interests with him: creativity, arts, philosophy, and ideologies . It was always pleasant to click with another person, especially in a world that rejected you . With his powerful connections, Du Hang managed to learn more about the voice acting industry from the inside out . Since he was actually writing about it, he must have at least been to a live recording session, or some press conference, right? Once, he had accompanied a senior who was in the voice acting industry to a date with one of the famous voice actresses . These voice actresses were much prettier in person than their voices . They shot movies as well . Ordinary folk might think that it was easy for authors to date voice actress . Authors were often accused of having the authority to appoint voice actress for their animation . Nevertheless, Rosemarys The Strongest King was just one of the lucky animes that found critical acclaim without much effort . It had not been a perfect adaptation… It would be safe to a.s.sume that the sales of light novels depended heavily on their anime adaptations . WIthout animes, n.o.body would have heard of light novels . Ordinary authors had no say in these adaptations . They could only watch from the sidelines in silence . Even Du Hangs senior was harshly rejected by these arrogant voice actresses . One of them even complained to Du Hang about his novel Girlish Number . How dare this small-time author think so highly of himself? His novels did not even feature any form of ill.u.s.trations . Look at his face, glimmering so proudly . So disgusting! When he asked others about her, they had responded in such a manner… Oh, she just started . A fres.h.i.+e, I guess? All idols start fres.h.!.+ She is no idol . She is a voice actress… She has a pretty face and is able to organize events . These days, that would be enough to be an idol! Du Hang was one of the rare authors who wrote about female protagonists . People would often be misled into thinking that it was an innocent, adorable girl acting cute all the time . They would be shocked to see that the real thing was full of cynics and cruel beauties . His book even criticized its own readers who would rather fall to the fabricated deception than face this worlds harsh reality . No wonder its sales were suffering . Zhao Youyue was impressed by how observant Du Hang was . All of the characters she played: Yu Fansheng, Altair, and Jane Doe Su, were actually her in person . Only she alone could bring the life out of these characters… Finally, she switched the topic . Great Teacher Du, do you know of an author named, Love The Taste Of The Rice In Her House? Translation Note:. [1] Girlish Number (ガーリッシュナンバー Gārisshu Nanbā, stylized as gi(a)rlish number)[a] is a j.a.panese multimedia project . It launched in the March 2016 issue of ASCII Media Works Dengeki Gs Magazine as a serial novel written by Wataru Watari, with ill.u.s.trations by QP:flapper and Yamcha . A manga series drawn by Yūki Dōmoto is serialized in Dengeki Gs Comic . A 12-episode anime television series by Diomedéa aired from October to December 2016 The story revolves around Chitose Karasuma, a voice actress who has been working in the anime industry for a year . Although she believes she is talented, she thinks the anime industry is rotten as she has only been voicing minor characters . One day, an opportunity arises for her to voice the main role in an upcoming anime adaptation of a light novel as an idol voice actress with four other girls .