Coming to Hear the Sound of Bells

I'd watched the previous work, so when I heard there was an unexpected sequel, I bought it immediately. Ten-chan is tsundere-cute, and her "noja" speech pattern makes her even more adorable, so I couldn't stop grinning the whole way through. It's a long piece at over 3 hours, so I think it might be tiring to listen to all at once, but considering you can enjoy it for a long time thanks to the story format, this price feels like an incredible bargain. The new character Byaku-chan is good at reading the room, making her a great disciple. Relaxing on the shrine's veranda with the ear cleaning and the subtle sound effects is full of healing elements, and I could fall asleep listening to it. There's another character whose name only came up in the work, so I wonder if there might be yet another sequel? Including the characters and the world-building, my heart flutters at the heartwarming gentleness of it all. I'm secretly hoping that someday I'll get to listen to a third installment ♪

Tomimian always offers incredible cost performance, and this time was no exception—wonderful once again. Many people probably buy Tomimi's works instantly, so maybe a review isn't even necessary anymore?! Some time has passed since the previous work, and I'm visiting the shrine again after a while. The number of characters has increased, and if you count the ones who only appear in dialogue, that's 3 more. Among them are names like Hitomi-sama and "that girl"... names familiar to those who've listened to Tomimi-san's works, and it seems the world setting is gradually being revealed bit by bit. It might possibly share the same world as Kyujitsuya, just with a different protagonist. This time, Ten-sama seems a bit lonely. Perhaps because of the long-awaited reunion, she's being quite clingy and affectionate fairly often. There's more "sugar" than in the previous work. Overall, it has the warm, laid-back atmosphere of a countryside shrine. From the sound of rain to the sound of opening an umbrella, the ambient sounds are spot on. Also, a new ear-cleaning tool makes an appearance. Furthermore, the bonus track is a story with the newly introduced Byaku. She talks about Ten as seen up close. Byaku and Ten seem to have a huge age gap, but the way Byaku describes Ten makes her sound like an honest child, which is really adorable. Both voice actresses are well-known in the field. They once again performed excellently, matching their voices to the characters. It gives a real sense of reassurance. Especially since Ten is the type whose feelings "immediately show on her face and in her voice," the way her vocal tone shifts is a must-listen. This is a pure, solid, healing ear-cleaning audio work. If you're considering buying it, definitely check out the trial version uploaded on Niconico Douga. The cast of characters has grown, but thanks to that, it's also made in a way that's easy to follow even for those who haven't listened to the previous work. The story won't get confusing even if you buy this one on its own. Tomimi-san always delivers consistent quality. This is another work that already has me looking forward to the sequel.

This is the second installment of the Bell Sound series. Just like the previous one, I was drawn into its wonderful world-building, and felt an immense sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. And at the same time, a craving arises of "I want to hear more of the continuation" (sorry for being greedy). Ten-sama and you, opening your hearts to one another. Yet there remains a door not yet opened, a door that is so very thin, and yet so very thick. When Ten-sama opens that door, what kind of story will unfold? If a next installment is announced, I promise I will surely come beneath this bell sound once again. This promise is by no means a shackle or restraint—it is my wish.

Since this is a sequel to the previous work "If You Pull the Bell Cord," I recommend listening to that one first before purchasing this. With the addition of Byaku, you get to see a side of Ten-sama that wasn't visible before. She wants to be spoiled by "you," whom she's finally able to meet again after so long, while at the same time wanting to maintain her dignity in front of Byaku. The way she gets flustered caught between these two feelings is adorable. As for the sound, the use of a tuning fork was a distinctive feature. With a volume of 4 days' worth × 4, this work also offers excellent cost performance.

"If You Pull the Bell Cord" is a masterpiece created by Tomimian, one of the circles leading the ear-cleaning audio scene. This work is its sequel. This is an unqualified masterpiece that lets you savor the ultimate "kemono-bient" experience to your heart's content. The ambient sounds and ear-cleaning sounds that the circle excels at have been further polished. This time in particular, the cicada sounds that seem to reflect off the stone pavement, and the sound of thick summer rain, make you feel summer to the fullest through sound alone—it's simply masterful. There's also a special segment using a device like a tuning fork to soothe the ears with sound, and just when I thought this might be an adventurous departure, it turned out to be safe, reassuring, healing sound. You can really tell how carefully the sound has been handled. But in the end, this work is all about the character Ten. The wonderfulness of Fujimiya Renge's voice, which blends together seemingly contradictory inner qualities like innocence + compassion, naivety + a wise, detached perspective, so naturally they coexist. As for the acting, I was amazed that a single word like "tawake" (fool) could carry this much nuance. That "tawake" said with affection—please listen to it closely. Following on from the previous work, Ten has become a bit more honest, and the endearing true feelings that spill out, along with the beautiful delivery of lines expressing them... She's so cute you want to hug her, and just a little bittersweet. For those who've listened to the same circle's Kyujitsuya series, there's fan service that loosely hints at a connection between the worlds—truly a treat. But what made me happiest was that there was plenty of that fluffy-tailed ear cleaning that melted my heart last time. + + Walking toward you, climbing the long stone steps. Cicadas echoing, I hum a tune to distract from the sweat trickling down. Beyond the torii gate, that veranda comes into view. Your surprised face, the love song I remembered—I forget it all. Summer is ringing somewhere far away.

I already own the first installment of Tomimi-san's this series, and based on that, I purchased this second one as well. It's an extremely calming work—I use it to the point of falling asleep just as it is. For those considering purchasing this work, I highly recommend starting with the first installment of the series. Since it's primarily an ear-cleaning work, those who don't care about the story should be fine, but since I don't see any real advantage to starting from the second one, I'd recommend starting from the first regardless.

This is Ten-san's second installment. Byaku-san joins the cast starting this time. Ten-san's cuteness hasn't changed from the previous work, and with Byaku-san's warm, watchful gaze added in, the world of the work has expanded even further. Thanks to Byaku-san's mature responses, Ten-san's cuteness really stands out even more.

Tomimian provides high-quality works at reasonable prices, which really is admirable. The staple ear-cleaning sounds, of course, plus the healing sounds from new tools like the tuning fork, gently lull you toward sleep as you listen. The fact that there's no adult content makes it perfect for relaxation and peaceful sleep, and considering the price too, it's a work I'd recommend to anyone from beginners to connoisseurs of sound fetish content.

This time, with the introduction of the new character Byaku, we get to glimpse a different side of Ten-sama. Byaku-chan is perceptive and good at reading the room, so watching Ten-sama get casually brushed off with a "yes, yes" is endearing and cute lol The ear-cleaning sounds are as masterfully crafted as ever—not just the scratchy rubbing sounds, but also randomly mixed in peeling sounds, which are irresistible. The tuning fork sound effect introduced this time was something I heard for the first time, and it has a nice, hazy healing feel to it. And the price is the same as the previous work. It's genuinely price-breaking in the best sense lol. Looking forward to the next installment, which apparently will feature Hinata-chan's return.

I really think this is packed with all sorts of healing elements. Of course, the biggest one is the cuteness of the characters, which is the greatest source of healing in this work. On top of that, my personal favorite is the occasional sound of a bell. It adds such a nice touch. This work is a sequel, and it's even more powered up than the previous one, so I especially recommend it to anyone who liked the first one.