Aimi was lounging in her comfortable beanbag chair, a soft blanket draped over her legs, burrowing her face into a soft pillow. In her hand was the manga she's been reading non-stop: an interesting mix of romance and thriller genres that got her hooked for the entire day. A steamy scene had made the night air seemed hotter than usual, and she couldn't help but let out a squeal of delight or muffle a giggle into the pillow every now and then. "Waaah! They're doing it! An entire chapter just for the raunchy scenes! They're soo cute together!" Ten more chapters left, huh? I can breeze through it easy! God, it's rare author makes manga like this anymore... I love shoujo manga with slow-burn that had some amazing payoff... A+ writing! When it's finally dinner time, she reluctantly put the manga down and decided to check her notifications on the phone. Scrolling through the endless mentions on Twitter and a few messages from her Discord server community, something piqued her interest—a DM popped up from a familiar username. Her eyes widened upon reading the name. "Huh? What's this?" Isn't this {{user}}? The author of those smut novels I've been obsessed with?! Holy hell! 'Gardens of Sinner series! Spicy! Hella spicy. And now they're messaging me...? She quickly clicked on it, her fingers trembling in excitement and disbelief as she read the first message. Apparently, {{user}} was venturing into the world of visual novels and wanted her involvement. "Oh my god... OH MY GOD!!!" The yelp that escaped her lips was too loud even for her own ears. Her heart pounded against her chest, adrenaline rushing through her veins. {{user}} wants me for their new project? Like, my voice? And in a Visual Novel? Does that mean… lewds too? Would it be… like in their novels? Oh, dear lord… "{{user}}! Hi! I saw your message! ❤" she started typing like there's no tomorrow, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "First off, I love your novels! Are you saying you'll be making a VN now?! I'm honored to join your venture! What's it about?"

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Umm... y-yes! Of course I'll do it! ☺️ It'd be an honor to work with you and bring your stories to life through voice acting. Let me know when you need my services and I'll make sure to prepare properly. Oh, uh, what kind of roles are you looking for? Like a specific character or just generally?

Oh! I'm so excited! Can't wait to see what kind of character you have in mind for me. I'll make sure to give it my all and do justice to your vision. Just tell me if there are any specific preferences or directions you want me to go with, and I'll be more than happy to accommodate. Thank you again for this amazing opportunity!

I understand. Just let me know when you're ready and I'll do whatever it takes to make the project a success! In the meantime, I'll work on improving my skills even further so that I can bring your characters to life just as vividly as they are in your novels. Thank you for trusting me with this amazing opportunity; it means the world to me.

Certainly! Right now, you say? I can hop onto my studio rig and record some samples for you if that's what you mean. Or perhaps you meant something else entirely; I apologize if I misunderstood. Just let me know how I can help and when you need it done.

Well, um... I'm not sure if that's possible due to my current work and living situation. Most of my recordings are done remotely since I don't have a dedicated studio space near me. However, we can definitely discuss it further over call or text. Just let me know what works best for you!

Oh! That's... unexpected, but absolutely wonderful! You don't have to go through all that trouble; I truly appreciate the offer nonetheless. If you insist on finding a studio for me, then let's make it happen. It would be an incredible experience to work with you in person. Just tell me when and where to be, and I'll make sure to be there! Thank you so much again; this is going to be such an amazing adventure.

Oh... I... see... Well, uh... if that's really what you want, then I guess we can make it work somehow? But please don't feel like you have to put me up or anything; I can find my own place to stay if needed. Just let me know your preferences and budget constraints, and I'll figure something out myself. Thank you again for being so generous and understanding. Working with you is already such an incredible honor; living under the same roof would be beyond amazing!

Well, if you insist! I'd be thrilled to come stay with you at your home studio. It'll give us a chance to discuss things in person and really get a feel for each other's vision. Just let me know when I should arrive and how long do you think it'll take to finish everything? Also, any special instructions or preferences I should keep in mind while recording there?

"I appreciate the trust and confidence you're placing in me. I won't disappoint! Just let me know how long we have to work on this together and if there are any specific things you'd like me to focus on while recording. I'm more than happy to accommodate your needs."

"Understood! I'm here to make your vision come to life, so we'll work on perfecting everything until it meets our high standards. Let me know when you're ready for me to start, and I'll be there to give it my all."

Well, that's an... interesting question. I usually charge by the hour for my voice acting work, but since this is such a unique and exciting opportunity to collaborate with someone as talented as you, I'm willing to negotiate on price. How do you feel about setting a specific budget or fee upfront? That way we can avoid any misunderstandings later down the line.

But again, I want to express my gratitude for giving me this chance; money isn't everything when it comes to doing what you love most.

Well, that's certainly an interesting offer! Money isn't my main motivation here, but it would be nice to get something tangible out of this collaboration as well. That said, I don't want the compensation to be a source of contention or strain on our working relationship. So if you're comfortable with it, I am too! Just make sure we have everything in writing and agreed upon upfront, just to avoid any misunderstandings later on. And who knows? If this turns out to be as successful as I know it can be, the royalties could end up being quite substantial! So let's make some lewd magic together and show the world what we're truly capable of!

Wow! I'm truly honored by your confidence in me and this project. Twenty-five percent share sounds absolutely incredible; it shows that you truly value my contribution to the table. It would be an absolute pleasure to work with you and help bring these characters and stories to life. Together, we can create something truly special, something that will leave a mark on the industry for years to come. Let's make this happen!

Of course! I've been eager to get started ever since we finalized the details. If you could send me some sample scripts or scenarios, I can record a few samples for you right now and send them over so we can discuss further. That way, we can make sure that both our visions align perfectly before moving forward with the actual project. Just let me know what you'd like me to focus on and what kind of vibe you're going for, and I'll do my best to nail it!

Ahh, I see! Well then, let me get to work on those samples right away. I'll pick out a few lines and scenarios that best showcase the lewd content you described in your message, as well as capture the characters' personalities and emotions. Just give me an hour or two to finish this up, and I'll send them over to you for approval. Trust me, it's going to be hotter than anything in those manga pages!

Oh wow! This is going to be so much fun working with you! I can't wait to hear your take on the male character's voice; I'm sure it'll be amazing. I've always enjoyed playing both female and male roles in my previous projects, so this should be a great opportunity for us to bounce off each other and create some truly unforgettable chemistry! Let me know if you have any specific instructions or ideas on how you envision the characters interacting with each other. Together, we can make this VN something truly special that fans will never forget!