Zongman: I am on the set of Oregairu, playing the role of Bai Xue

This was just a normal tennis match.

In reality, even if you watch the match between Yukinoshita and Kitano live, there are not many highlights.

It's nothing more than a competition between two students.

But if the messy lines and backgrounds in reality are reproduced using meticulous hand-drawing, as well as master-level storyboards and composition.

This ordinary fight has been transformed into a fascinating image with fatal appeal after being polished by a large number of professional animation practitioners.

When Yukinoshita changed into her clothes and appeared on the stage, the BGM began to slowly build up the momentum.

The clever composition of the picture quietly plays the role of guiding the audience's sight, focusing the audience's attention on those smart and shining eyes. When Yukinoshita throws up the tennis ball, the audience's attention is firmly grasped.

A single perspective makes it easy to overlook some details.

For example: the look and expression of the character, the slight swing of the body, the sound of the airflow when swinging the racket, the friction sound of the soles of the shoes, etc. But almost all the pictures and sounds are used to the extreme by the animation.

With the free-moving and freely switching camera, the audience only needs to focus their eyes on the center of the screen to see the expressions and movements of the two people.

This is not an ordinary fight, but a thrilling battle!

Beinuo's movements in catching the ball are swift and powerful. Every time he turns and moves, he is more like a brave warrior rushing forward. Even though his level is not as good as that of his opponent, his focused eyes make people feel a sense of indomitable spirit and tenacity.

Yukinoshita's fighting style tends to be agile and varied, and the animation presents all the subtle changes in her limbs, clothes wrinkles, hair light and shadow, etc. on the screen, which is beautiful enough to be breathtaking.

This three-minute confrontation is short, but it makes people addicted to it.

Especially the slow motion shots during the smooth fights are a stroke of genius.

The plush texture of the spinning tennis ball can be clearly seen with the naked eye, and when the tennis ball hits the strings, the force can be felt from the degree of depression of the strings.

All the exclamations and adjectives in the comments are unable to fully describe the shock this animation brings.

Only speechless...

After the anchor finished watching.

For a brief moment, she could feel only the beating of her pulse and the faint smell of air at the tip of her nose.

The animation performance is amazing.

"Two words, awesome!"

"That's outrageous!"

"I can actually feel the difference in the strength of the attacks from both sides! It's not about differentiation, it's about feeling. Can anyone understand what I mean?"

"Damn, I really understand! I, who have never played tennis, had an orgasm right there!"

"What is a sense of shock? This is a sense of shock!!"

"The sports show that blew up last season!"

"I took a look at the title interface, but I didn't find the "Sports" tag at all?"

"Is it possible that this is a youth romance show?"

"I was so moved and shocked that I was speechless."

"This is not a waste of money, this is clearly evaporation on the spot!"

"This is the first time I'm worried about whether the production team can make back their investment."

……

Even if the host has watched countless films.

Such speechless and touching moments are few and far between.

"What are you talking about? I didn't cry!... I just felt so touched that I can't explain it in words. I really think the production team has gone crazy."

"This performance reminded me of that short film about rock, paper, scissors. Yes, some people should know that they used AI to make it, but in the final analysis, as long as there is funding and technology, it can make you explode!"

After the anchor sighed, he continued to play——

This match ended in a draw.

The anime quickly returned to the daily part, presenting the activities of the Servant Club in recent days through simplification and compression.

All the characters that have appeared so far have their own parts.

Even Zaimokuza, who occasionally appears, has funding support.

His chuunibyou special effects and sound effects are all there, like the complex light barrier, the left arm wrapped in scarlet blood, the sharp sword...

The anime did not skimp on the second-year elements of the sudden change in style, and even produced the images that he imagined in his mind.

The content of this fantasy is exactly the inspiration for the "apprentice and master" mentioned by Zaimokuza and Kitano. The animation is mainly presented in the form of dynamic CG, which is in the style of Hyper City.

Not to mention, the finely polished CG effects are also eye-catching, allowing the audience to get some high-quality wallpapers.

Zaimokuza also left the impression of being a chuunibyou writer who made fun of others.

The interaction between Kitano and Yukinoshita is still loved by the audience.

This time the commission is mainly for Yukinoshita.

Bei Nuo's presence was less felt because he was also asking Yukinoshita for advice.

Not far from the tennis practice court.

Beinuo is practicing serving.

He stood there, tossed the tennis ball up casually, and then hit it lightly.

The tennis ball did not land in the designated area.

Bei Nuo looked at the delicate landing point and couldn't help but sigh, "It's really a bit difficult."

[What are you playing at?] Yukinoshita suddenly asked, standing behind Kitano with her arms crossed.

She always felt that there was something wrong with Beinuo's technique. Although he had mastered the serving posture, the landing point of the tennis ball was not satisfactory.

[President, playing is human nature.]

[I mean, what exactly are you planning? It's hard to recreate the situation of the first commission, but you're still so relaxed.]

Bei Nuo shook the racket in his hand, turned his head and looked at her, "Is the president trying to find out about the enemy? Please use a more secretive method, otherwise I will get nervous."

Seeing that Bei Nuo was unwilling to talk, Yukinoshita stopped asking and turned away.

Only Beinuo was still playing alone.

Except for the three people from the service club.

In this training, Totsuka had the most scenes.

At the beginning, many comments were worried about whether Beinuo would fall into the purple vortex.

Some of the otaku girls' remarks were even more outrageous.

But after Beinuo delivered a few positive lines, he slightly avoided this misunderstanding and resonated with many viewers.

[…Specific methods often emerge naturally after one has made up one’s mind…]

[Don't think too much... cherish the present.]

Of course the most important thing is that this episode gives Totsuka a separate plot.

Here are a few consecutive clips.

In class, Totsuka would often watch others chatting happily. Even if girls would talk to him, it was just idle talk that made fun of Totsuka's appearance.

As soon as the tennis club activities ended, Totsuka looked even lonelier as he packed up his things and left alone.

He is looking for friends.

Those beautiful and pitiful eyes would occasionally flash with envy, envy for those classmates who had friends.

One afternoon.

It's time for club activities at Sobu High School.

Totsuka subconsciously glanced at Kitano's seat, wanting to say hello to him.

But there was no one there anymore.

Totsuka had no choice but to look away and walk towards the tennis club alone.

After he walked down a corridor, four girls came towards him.

One of the more lively girls took the initiative to approach and say: "Hello, senior."

Totsuka paused in confusion, then responded in a friendly manner: "Hello... um, you are first-year students, right? What can I do for you?"

[Actually, it was Rika who had a question she wanted to ask her senior.] The lively girl turned to look at a quiet student next to her, [This is a rare opportunity, Rika, please speak quickly.]

The girl named Rika took a step forward and said, "Well, I want to ask you, how can I be as cute as my senior?"

Totsuka's expression froze for a moment, but he still explained seriously: "You may have misunderstood me. I'm actually a boy, and I don't know how to be cute."

[Eh? But seniors are just so cute.]

[Yes, yes.]

[I think so, too.]

[Senior seems to have not put on any makeup yet, but she is already so cute. If she can dress up carefully, she will definitely be cuter than others.]

Totsuka was a little overwhelmed by the praise from the four juniors in front of him. The description of the word "cute" made him feel an inexplicable pressure. [That... I...]

The girl named Rika seemed really curious. [Senior's actions are also very cute. If I were to imitate them, it would seem a bit weird.]

[Yeah, there's nothing wrong if the senior treats himself as a girl.]

[……] Totsuka’s small hand on his chest stiffened slightly. The other party’s words were not false, but because of this, he felt even more ashamed and embarrassed.

Totsuka lowered his head subconsciously.

[Senior? What’s wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell…]

As the girls were looking at him with concern, a voice that was familiar to Totsuka suddenly sounded.

〔Totsuka, what a coincidence.〕

This casual greeting made Totsuka turn around quickly and look towards the source of the voice.

I saw Beinuo walking towards me with a schoolbag on one arm and steady steps.

[Hikigaya-san…] Totsuka breathed a sigh of relief unconsciously.

[Sorry to interrupt your chat? I just said hello.] Bei Nuo said and prepared to leave.

[Ah, sorry, juniors, I have something else to do so I have to leave first.] Totsuka quickly seized this opportunity and followed Kitano's steps.

Rika and the others just nodded, with no intention of trying to keep them.

They watched Totsuka and Kitano leave in silence, giving each other questioning looks.

The animation camera followed Bei Nuo's figure.

Totsuka followed him, "Hikigaya-san, thank you so much."

[Hmm? I didn't do anything worthy of thanks, I just said hello.] Bei Nuo smiled softly, then took out a pack of chewing gum from his pocket, [Mint flavor, try it?]

[This, I don’t need it…]

[Take it.]

Beinuo didn't waste any time and handed it over directly.

Totsuka had no choice but to take it, then he peeled off the wrapping paper and put the gum into his mouth.

Bei Nuo turned his head and glanced at him while chewing gum. [Are you troubled?]

[Ah... well, I was surrounded by first-year girls just now, and they were asking me... how to be cute...] Totsuka was a little distressed, but at least he felt much more relaxed than before.

[Oh, I remember you didn't seem to like this topic.] Bei Nuo retracted his gaze and then casually said, [If you dislike it, you can just leave.]

Totsuka immediately responded: [This is not a good idea…]

[Maybe, but it all depends on you.]

[……] Totsuka was thinking about something, but as he was walking, he found that Kitano had stopped.

[I'm going to the club, and Totsuka should also go to the tennis club. After all, our paths are different.] There was not much fluctuation in Kitano's tone. He just glanced at Totsuka sideways and waved goodbye.

Totsuka responded quickly, standing where he was, watching Kitano walk away.

The chewing gum in his mouth still had the refreshing taste of mint.

But there comes a time when the flavor is gone.