Chapter 78: “The Announcer and Encouragement Drafts”
“Just as Kirito was about to log out, he suddenly discovered that the game’s logout button was gone…”
“And then what happened?”
“That’s all for today!”
Pu Tong casually waved his hand. “Time to study.”
To comfort the Japanese girl, he had no choice but to tell her another story…
Or rather, the beginning of another story.
“Why does it always end like this?”
Yi Zhi Xuenai felt as if there was a mischievous little cat living inside her heart, constantly scratching at it with its claws, never stopping.
“Why is it that every time you tell me a story, the main character always has a Japanese name? Like the Kirigaya Kazuto from just now.”
“It’s easier for you to understand!”
Actually, Pu Tong simply didn’t want to casually modify things from his previous life.
He deliberately kept some of the original details so that he himself would know that he was telling the original story.
For anime, the protagonist’s name was still very important.
After all, he couldn’t just tell the story and say:
“This man’s name is Xiao Shuai.”
That would completely ruin the feeling.
“Then during the sports meet, you have to tell me more!”
“No way! A sports meet is supposed to involve sports. Sitting in the audience under the sun and doing nothing is so boring…”
That was a lie.
Actually, he planned to secretly study during the sports meet.
After the long holiday, the midterm exams would soon arrive. The closer it got, the less he could let his guard down.
“I’m not good at sports…”
Yi Zhi Xuenai pointed at herself.
“With my tiny arms and legs, I’d better not join the excitement.”
Pu Tong looked her over and nodded in agreement.
Indeed.
Not only was she small and skinny, but she had no legs, no chest, and no hips…
In short, aside from being cute, she had no other advantages.
“I think the production team won’t let go of such a good opportunity as the sports meet. With Xu Lei’s personality, he’ll probably make you guys sign up for events.”
Pu Tong had a certain understanding of Xu Lei.
For the sake of popularity, that guy was absolutely capable of doing something like this.
Besides, the fourth episode had been criticized for moving away from school life. The fifth episode urgently needed to be adjusted, and the sports meet was actually a perfect school-related theme.
“I think so too!”
Yu Wanwan nodded.
“To be honest, I’m already prepared to register for an event.”
“Same…”
Lin Yuxi also said that long-distance running was something she was fairly good at.
The three of them looked at each other.
Finally, their eyes all turned toward the Japanese girl.
“I’m really bad at sports!”
Yi Zhi Xuenai became nervous.
“I’m the type of person who would die if there was no elevator…”
Making someone who wasn’t good at sports participate in competitions was practically asking for her life.
“I really might die.”
Pu Tong frowned.
Suddenly, he remembered that in his previous life, there had been a celebrity who encountered an accident while filming a variety show…
“If it really doesn’t work, just choose something easy and get through it. Safety is the most important thing.”
Yi Zhi Xuenai became completely confused.
She originally thought the three-day sports meet would be a perfect chance to slack off.
She never expected she might have to participate herself.
“What event is easier…”
“Long jump, shot put, high jump, discus.”
Yu Wanwan smiled mischievously.
“If you don’t want to run, you can consider those.”
“Then I’d rather run…”
Yi Zhi Xuenai showed her teeth.
“I’m afraid if I throw negative one meter, my fans will laugh at me forever!”
Whether her fans would laugh or not, Pu Tong didn’t know.
But at least he definitely would.
Everyone else could laugh later.
Let him laugh first!
“But if it’s running…”
Yi Zhi Xuenai hesitated again.
“It’s fine. You don’t need results. Just jog casually and show that you participated.”
“It’s not about the results.”
Yi Zhi Xuenai narrowed her eyes and spoke mysteriously.
“My older sister told me that boys are very perverted. They secretly watch girls when they run…”
“Hmm?”
The three people instantly turned their sharp gazes toward Pu Tong.
“I’m not! I didn’t! Don’t make random accusations!”
Pu Tong paused, then quietly added:
“Besides, there’s nothing to see with you three. It’s completely flat…”
“What did you say?!”
Yu Wanwan and Lin Yuxi were instantly hurt.
They looked furious.
Meanwhile, Yi Zhi Xuenai had a clear understanding of herself and said:
“Saving fabric is actually pretty good.”
“I’m sorry, I was wrong. I’m a creep!”
Pu Tong apologized.
It wasn’t entirely his fault. After all, they were the ones who started questioning boys first.
But for the sake of politeness, he chose to admit fault.
Boys were pure!
How could they possibly do something like that?
As for where their eyes looked…
That was simply a problem with their eyes.
“So what event is easier?”
Yi Zhi Xuenai quickly interrupted the strange topic.
“If you don’t participate in events but still want to appear on camera, then probably the announcer…”
The celebrity students would definitely have noticeable screen time.
That was unquestionable.
“Announcer?”
Yi Zhi Xuenai’s eyes immediately lit up.
That sounded really easy!
The announcer at a sports meet was responsible for the opening commentary, announcing upcoming events, announcing competition results, and continuously reading encouragement drafts…
In order to encourage and support the students and raise the enthusiasm of both teachers and students, encouragement drafts were actually an essential part of the event.
These encouragement drafts were freely submitted by students.
They were simply one of the procedures of the ceremony, but their deeper meaning was to spread positive values, similar to the purpose of chanting slogans.
Pu Tong looked at Yi Zhi Xuenai’s expression and shook his head.
He really couldn’t imagine the Japanese girl sitting there with a serious expression and announcing:
“Look! The high school first-year boys’ shot put competition has begun! Two male students from Class 13 of Grade One are participating.
Their standardized movements and powerful throws demonstrate their youthful strength. We believe that you will definitely win a brilliant medal!
Come on! You are all excellent role models for our class!”
Besides…
Being a sports meet announcer was not easy at all.
If she kept shouting under such hot weather for an entire day, her throat would probably become completely hoarse.
Just as the group was about to continue chatting, Xu Lei walked into the classroom at exactly the right moment.
It looked like he was preparing to announce something.
Since it was break time, the students only glanced at him and ignored him.
“Students, quiet down…”
He shouted loudly.
However, instead of making the classroom quiet, it only caused the discussion to become even louder.
After all, he wasn’t their homeroom teacher.
The students didn’t care what kind of director he was.
Xu Lei stood on the podium with an awkward expression.
Originally, this announcement should have been made by Zhang Binyan.
After all, as their homeroom teacher, he naturally had more authority.
The problem was…
After filming the fourth episode, Zhang Binyan and Xu Lei had fallen out.
Taking students to the drama set had completely crossed Zhang Binyan’s bottom line as a teacher.
He couldn’t do anything about the school’s decision, but as for the production team—
Don’t blame him for refusing to cooperate!
“Quiet!”
Xu Lei knocked on the podium.
Only then did the classroom finally become silent.
“I’ll only take a few minutes of everyone’s time.”
Seeing the unhappy expressions on the students’ faces, his tone immediately softened.
“Basically, for this school sports meet, the celebrity students will need to participate in events. Please sign up voluntarily.”
As expected.
This old guy really wouldn’t let go of such a good opportunity.
“Director Xu…”
Yi Zhi Xuenai raised her hand, then immediately lowered it.
Oops.
She was too used to raising her hand for teachers.
Why did she raise her hand for a director?
“Um… Director, can I be an announcer?”
Yi Zhi Xuenai said that she really didn’t want to participate in sports.
“Announcer?”
Xu Lei’s eyes immediately brightened.
That was actually a good idea.
If there were only shots of celebrity students participating in sports competitions, the footage would become somewhat repetitive.
But if a celebrity student went on stage to be an announcer, wouldn’t that allow the show to include multiple types of scenes?
Discussing with the school to get two announcer positions wouldn’t be difficult.
Besides, celebrity students were good at speaking. Reading a script certainly wouldn’t be a problem.
A celebrity reading announcements—
That sounded interesting!
What a great idea!
“Sure. We’ll choose two people.”
Xu Lei smiled.
“Who among you wants to be an announcer?”
Yi Zhi Xuenai immediately raised her hand.
She cautiously looked around at the others.
Pu Tong thought:
Don’t worry.
No one is fighting you for that.
That thing is even more tiring than participating in sports…
Speaking of which…
Could it be possible that this Japanese girl misunderstood what being an announcer meant?
Did she really think it was an easy job?
The road ahead was actually hell!
In the end, only three people raised their hands:
Yi Zhi Xuenai, Chen Siqing, and Tang Luocheng.
Chen Siqing and Tang Luocheng were somewhat unwilling, but they both knew that being announcers was a great opportunity to appear on screen.
The show had already aired four episodes.
Neither of them had found a chance to become popular.
If they didn’t find a way to create some attention, then their participation in the show would be meaningless.
Lin Yuxi felt that participating in an event would be more comfortable.
She actually couldn’t understand why Yi Zhi Xuenai was so enthusiastic.
As for Xie Mu, he had even more plans.
During sports meets, students were allowed to secretly bring their phones.
Wouldn’t it be much better to sit in the audience and chat with Ling Ling?
Being stuck on stage as an announcer would be inconvenient.
Gan Hengxu had excellent physical ability.
A small sports meet was nothing to fear.
Yu Wanwan’s thoughts were simple:
If Pu Tong doesn’t participate, then she won’t participate.
“Three people…”
Xu Lei frowned.
After all, the theme was a sports meet.
There couldn’t be too many celebrity student announcers.
Two people was the best number.
With three candidates choosing two, Xu Lei didn’t hesitate.
He chose Chen Siqing and Tang Luocheng.
Wasn’t this a perfect opportunity to promote their CP?
“As for Xuenai…”
Xu Lei waved his hand.
“There are many Chinese characters she doesn’t recognize. Being an announcer might not be appropriate.”
Just like that, he directly gave the announcer positions to Chen Siqing and Tang Luocheng.
Fortunately.
Pu Tong now confirmed something.
The Japanese girl truly didn’t know how busy an announcer actually was.
If she had accidentally become an announcer…
She would probably suffer terribly.
Thankfully, she didn’t get chosen.
Xu Lei happily left the classroom and began planning ideas for the fifth episode.
“Why did things become like this?”
“Clearly, I was the first one…”
Yi Zhi Xuenai once again made her disappointed little cat face.
(End of Chapter)
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