Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

Prior to this, Hina Aoki had always considered it a minefield.

Although I was curious, I never dared to touch it.

Now, the fact that Tazaki Toru brought it up to her on his own initiative gave her a tiny bit of satisfaction.

So, gazing at Tazaki Toru's handsome face, which was etched with sorrow, she slowly spoke:

418. I'm always willing to be your partner.

"Tazaki-kun, are you dissatisfied with your family?"

"There is some, but it's not really a grudge."

"These things may not have left a deep impression on me; as time goes by, the emotions have only deepened, but the details of the experience have been forgotten."

"So much so that even the initial reasons for feeling dissatisfied and resentful have gradually been forgotten."

Hina Aoki stared at Toru Tazaki for a long while: "It's complicated."

"That's true."

Tazaki Toru never told anyone these words.

Even when facing Mika Kohinata, he always maintained a calm and composed demeanor.

The reason I chose to confide in Hina Aoki was entirely due to her mature and composed demeanor, which made me unconsciously want to pour my heart out to her.

Just as Tazaki Toru said, he had no resentment or dissatisfaction in his heart, only a lingering, unresolved feeling deep inside.

Now, even Tazaki Toru can no longer discern which soul this emotion originated from.

"Actually, I used to be a very arrogant person."

Hina Aoki was extremely surprised: "Tazaki-kun?"

She tried her best to imagine the arrogant appearance of Tazaki Toru in her mind, but she could never quite form a prototype.

"It's hard to believe. I always thought Tazaki-kun's gentleness was innate."

Toru Tazaki chuckled.

Two completely opposite memories surfaced from the depths of his mind, leaving him momentarily dazed and disoriented.

The girl stared into Toru Tazaki's eyes, mustered her courage slightly, and gently placed her hand, which had been resting quietly on her knee, over the back of Toru Tazaki's hand.

Feeling the softness and warmth of the girl's palm, Tazaki Toru cast a surprised glance.

"Whether it's arrogance or gentleness, the most important thing is the kind of life that Tazaki-kun chooses. No one can force you to do something you don't like."

"I think as long as you can determine what you want and then move forward steadfastly, that's enough."

"As for the people and things I encountered along the way, some were unforgettable, while others were insignificant."

"This is your own life, and no one has the right to criticize you."

In a daze, a faint light appeared in Tazaki Toru's eyes.

Yes.

He is Toru Tazaki, that's for sure.

No matter what changes this event brings to him, the fact that he is Toru Tazaki will never change.

So, all we need to do is follow Tazaki Toru's heart, follow his own heart.

Tazaki Toru gently pulled her hand back: "Thank you, Hina-san."

"Although I am not yet fully prepared and do not know what choices I will make in the future, just having said these things and having someone willing to listen attentively makes me feel much better."

The girl didn't seem to mind him pulling his hand away, and still wore a sweet smile.

"I know I can only offer useless platitudes and can't solve your problems, but I'm always here to confide in you whenever you need me."

"Just like how Toru Tazaki was once someone I confided in."

It would be even better if you could remove the word "confide".

After that, it was getting late.

Tazaki Toru and Aoki Hina said goodnight to each other and left the music room together.

……

……

After returning to her bedroom, Aoki Hina did not forget Tachibana Rin, and was concerned about the situation there.

Just then, as if telepathically connected, Tachibana Rin called.

"Hey, Hina."

How are things going on your end?

"Everything went very smoothly."

"what?"

Then, Tachibana Rin recounted everything that had happened, sounding quite smug.

"So, judging by appearance is hereditary," Hina Aoki suddenly remarked.

"What?! It makes it sound like I'm just after his good looks."

if not?

Hina Aoki thought to herself.

"In short, although he didn't come to save me, he did save me in a way, so I can forgive and forget about him."

Whatever you say goes. You're so stubborn, you can always say whatever you want and be right.

"Wait a minute, wasn't it me who saved you? Have you forgotten who took the picture of Tazaki-kun and rescued you from dire straits?"

"Then let's say you two saved me together."

They changed their tune quite quickly.

There was a brief silence on the other end of the phone.

“Hey, Japanese food…”

"Ok?"

"I'm very serious."

"serious?"

"Regarding the incident involving the three of us, when I came back this time, I was even prepared to turn against my parents and elope with you all."

"Um...isn't that a bit too much?"

"It's no exaggeration. If you go back on your word in the future, I will definitely not let you off the hook."

"Even if Tazaki disagrees, you'll still have to take responsibility and grow old alone with me."

"It's too heavy."

Hina Aoki sighed softly and said, "I understand, I won't go back on my word."

After receiving a satisfactory answer, Tachibana Rin's mood brightened immediately. The problem that had been troubling her for so long was solved, and she was sure she could get a good night's sleep tonight.

After hanging up the phone, Hina Aoki stared at the ceiling for a long time, wondering when things had completely spiraled out of her control.

Now that things have come to this, she can no longer do anything to sneak away; she's essentially tied to Tachibana Rin.

"Phew... Oh well, it's buy one get one free, Yang-jie, I'm not losing out. Time for bed."

……

……

noon the next day.

As is customary, Toru Tazaki went to the recording studio to attend a composition meeting with Mr. Fujita and others.

During a break from work, I received a call from an unknown number.

The voice sounded like that of a young woman, but Tazaki Toru had no recollection of it.

The other person used extremely complex honorifics, and it took a long time before they got to the heart of the matter.

"...Ms. Tazaki wants to see you."

Tazaki Toru fell into a brief silence before calmly replying.

He did not inquire why Ms. Tazaki herself did not make the contact, but instead had this young woman do it on her behalf.

I simply made an appointment with the other party in a very calm mood.

What's meant to happen will happen.

The option of "escape" never existed in Tazaki Toru's life.

He is still that gentle and sincere man.

He doesn't need to think about whether he's qualified or not, because he is Tazaki Toru.

Only when he fully accepts and embraces himself can his life truly belong to him.

Tazaki Toru has her own things to do, her own dreams, and she is even willing to give everything for her dreams, just to see them shine on stage.

So, regardless of the other party's intentions, there is one point on which Tazaki Toru will never back down.

Similarly, Toru Tazaki is also ready to embrace change.

As Hina Aoki said, the direction of his life is up to him.

He can choose where to temporarily stop, rest, and regroup.

We've had our fill of the scenery before us.

Then, we continued our journey.

Extra 2: Toru Tazaki