My Tokyo Celebrity Girlfriend Is Love-Struck, What Should I Do? - Chapter 51

Time Is Really Tight

Just like the buzz generated by adapting the original work into a TV series or film, gaining a fanbase for the novel version of “Even if This Love Disappears from the World Tonight” before its release could undoubtedly help in the participation of the T-Station Film Festival competition unit for the filmed work.

At least.

To increase some bargaining chips as much as possible.

For newcomers like Kimura, who were relatively unknown, it would undoubtedly increase the chances of success.

Kimura picked up a blank sheet of paper and carefully wrote down his contact information as well as the journal he intended to submit the manuscript to.

He placed the manuscript into a prepared envelope.

Kimura took a deep breath and stood upright.

He looked up at Koike Koichi, who was deep in the activity room, counting the equipment on the shelves.

“By the way… Koike-kouhai, why did you come to the photography club so early?”

“Oh, this afternoon is the monthly club activity for the photography club, so I came early to check the equipment we’ll use in the afternoon.”

“Club activity?”

“Yeah. This time, we’re probably going to the seaside park to take some photos and videos.” Koike Koichi explained with a smile.

“Sounds interesting.”

“Well… it’s just setting a theme and taking casual shots around, just with more professional equipment…”

Koike Koichi put down the camera and scratched his head.

“If we can take some nice photos, we’ll print them and put them on the photography club’s photo wall or upload them online.”

Photo wall? Kimura suddenly remembered that there were indeed many photos posted on the walls of this two-story building’s hallway.

Those should be the photo wall Koike Koichi mentioned.

But what made him more curious was…

“Upload them online?”

“There’s a photography forum where some photography enthusiasts or groups upload photos and videos… By the way, Kiyomi Art University is quite famous on the forum.”

Koike Koichi nodded slightly, his tone seeming a bit proud.

“I see.”

Kimura nodded thoughtfully.

“Kimura-senpai.”

Koike Koichi seemed to recall something.

“Yeah?”

“Tomorrow’s shoot…”

“Oh, almost forgot.”

Kimura reached into his backpack and took out five tickets for the fireworks festival, handing them to Koike Koichi.

“These are tickets for tomorrow’s fireworks festival. The address and time are written on them… but you might need to go a bit early, and there are a few shots outside the fireworks festival that need to be taken.”

Koike Koichi took the five tickets.

“Please take care of the other people’s tickets, Koike-kouhai.”

“Sure.”

Kimura checked the time, and put the bag containing the manuscript into his backpack.

“It’s getting late; I’ll go mail this manuscript.”

“Kimura-senpai, see you.”

“See you.”

……

After watching the manuscript being packed and taken away, Kimura returned to Kiyomi Art University with a sense of relief.

Unlike the usual submissions to light novels, this time he submitted “Even if This Love Disappears from the World Tonight” to a literary journal.

Hoping not to face rejection again…

Perhaps there were too many authors submitting light novels, causing his manuscripts not to be thoroughly reviewed.

The experience of previous rejections made Kimura always harbor such thoughts.

Although the probability of such a situation was not high, he still worried a lot.

Kimura rubbed his nose, feeling like he was anxiously watching a child enter an examination room.

Perhaps, in the future, he would become a parent who worries about many things like a mother.

As for Asuka…

Kimura inexplicably recalled the words spoken by Asuka in the morning.

What am I daydreaming about in broad daylight…

Kimura shook his head.

He walked towards the small building of the Music Department at Kiyomi Art University.

With no plans for the day, he wanted to check if there were any available recording studios in the Music Department in the afternoon.

Some of the soundtrack for the project had not been recorded yet.

Additionally, Kimura wanted to record a few more background music tracks suitable for promotional video editing.

If only “Left-Right Confusion” was used in the numerous promotional videos, it might appear a bit lacking.

If he could combine it with some catchy new songs and leverage the T-Station traffic and editing skills of his junior, Yoshida Ikumi, the effect would be even better.

Having sufficient funds meant having various effective methods of promotion…

For someone like Kimura with limited funds, he could only try unconventional approaches and explore other avenues.

……

“Sorry! All the recording studios for the next five days are already booked.”

The administrator of the Music Department’s small building regretfully informed after checking the schedule on the computer.

“What? All of them are booked?”

Kimura took a sharp breath.

While the number of recording studios in the Music Department’s small building might not be abundant, it should generally be sufficient for internal use on regular days. 

How come all the recording studios for the next five days were suddenly booked?

“Yes, all of them,” the administrator repeated, looking at the young man in front of him, affirming that he hadn’t misheard.

“What about after five days?” Kimura asked reluctantly.

“The school’s recording studios currently only allow reservations for up to five days in advance.”

Kimura stared blankly at the administrator.

“If you’re in a hurry, there are actually many good recording studios off-campus.”

But they are expensive.

Kimura sighed inwardly.

From the start of the graduation project until now, his savings had already diminished significantly. 

If he didn’t control the budget, he might end up wandering the streets of Tokyo before the project was even completed.

Seeing the young man in front of him looking troubled, the administrator seemed to sense his financial constraints.

After a moment of hesitation, the administrator suggested, “Maybe you can leave your contact information here. If there’s a vacancy in the recording studios, I can contact you first. Although they are fully booked, occasionally there are cancellations.”

“Really? That’s possible?” Kimura’s eyes lit up.

“However, don’t get your hopes up too high; such situations are not very common,” the administrator added.

“That’s okay.”

“In that case, could you please provide your contact information?”

 Kimura shared his phone number and details.

“Kimura Hayata… fourth year in the Film Department?”

“Yes.”

“If there’s a vacancy in the recording studios in the near future, I’ll contact you. But Kimura-san might need to come quickly; otherwise, if someone else books it again, there won’t be any chance.”

“Thank you!”

After expressing his gratitude to the administrator, Kimura exited the small building.

A cold wind blew in.

He tightened his coat and took a deep breath.

He wondered if the first film could make it to the screen in two months…

Time is really tight.