Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

Kobayashi Koko said this.

In her opinion, although Tazaki Toru was kind, he was too serious.

She originally thought that she would only show a normal attitude when facing close friends and family.

I never expected that my mother would treat me with the same attitude I would show to a work colleague.

For example, Kobayashi Koko has a very good relationship with her father. He took her to support her idols and go to their concerts when she was young.

Rather than being father and daughter, their relationship has more of a shared sense of responsibility, and they get along very well.

After she debuted as an idol, her father naturally became her biggest supporter.

Therefore, Kobayashi Koko was surprised that a parent-child relationship like Tazaki Toru's still existed.

However, these are ultimately other people's family matters, and they, as outsiders, have no right to interfere.

"That's just the kind of person Mr. Tazaki is, definitely."

Hina Hiyomiya was very curious about what kind of face the "pretty aunt" that Rin Tachibana mentioned actually had.

After all, a woman who can give birth to someone as handsome as Mr. Tazaki must be an absolute beauty.

The lead singer thought to herself without permission.

Little did they know that while the girls were eyeing Tazaki Toru's table, Aoki Hina was focusing her attention on the girls.

She was naturally curious about what kind of person Tazaki Toru's mother was, but she was able to prioritize and use this incident to observe the band members around her, which was more important to Aoki Hina at this stage.

For example, Mika Kohinata recognized the other person's identity immediately, indicating that she had communicated with Toru Tazaki about this.

She even had conversations with Toru Tazaki's mother.

This is also intelligence.

Looking at Hina, from her initial worry to her beaming smile, it was clear that, just as she had expected, she was very interested in Toru Tazaki and had that kind of inclination.

Kobayashi Koko's behavior was quite calm and normal, and there was no indication of anything amiss at the moment.

As for Tachibana Rin, she falls within the scope of this discussion.

In short, through this simple chance encounter, Hina Aoki was able to analyze her formidable rivals quite thoroughly.

She might not be able to win over men, but winning over these girls would be a piece of cake.

This is the difference in skill level.

Unfortunately, none of her methods worked on Tazaki Toru.

Of the group of girls, only Tachibana Rin had taken a look under the pretense of going to the toilet, so both Hinami and Tachibana Rin were very curious about what kind of woman Tazaki Toru's mother was.

With each sip of coffee, he would glance back two or three times.

As a girl with a strong sense of curiosity, when the waiter placed the matcha parfait that Aoki Hina had ordered on the table, she tried to get up to see it more clearly and ended up bumping her head directly into the metal tray in the waiter's arms.

The metal tray fell to the ground, bounced a few times, and rolled around on the floor with a gurgling sound.

Hearing the commotion, Toru Tazaki, who was sitting in the corner, suddenly looked up.

In an instant, the girls all lowered their heads, pretending that nothing had happened.

Only Himegami Hinata was a beat slower to react. She covered her head, stretched her neck foolishly, and blinked her adorable eyes at Tazaki Toru.

422. Thank you for being such a gentle child. (Seeking monthly votes)

Tazaki Toru raised his eyes and saw the silly and cute face of the Hetsuya-san, and was slightly taken aback.

Judging from the time, it was indeed just after rehearsal, so the band members must have come out for a short get-together.

For Tazaki Toru, it was naturally a happy thing that the girls were able to get along so well.

Seeing the incredibly cute and bewildered expression on Hitomi Hina's face from afar, Toru Tazaki found it quite amusing.

He nodded slightly in the direction of the girls as a greeting.

Yang Gongfei sat back down and apologized to the shop assistant.

Seeing Tazaki Toru smile, Tazaki Yuriko subconsciously looked in that direction. A group of young girls were gathered together, and among them were some faces that she recognized slightly.

For some reason, I wasn't surprised at all.

Even without the parental filter, Toru Tazaki's face is undeniably handsome and charming, so it's only natural that he would attract the attention of young girls.

Moreover, they all seemed to be acquaintances of Tazaki Toru.

If what Toru Tazaki said is true, he is currently working in a music-related field, which is a hobby he has had since childhood.

Judging from his attire and demeanor, he is, in every respect, an outstanding adult capable of surviving independently in this society.

She should have been happy about this, but she felt a little empty inside.

This meant that she couldn't offer him any significant help, and if possible, she would prefer that Tazaki Toru would need her help.

In that case, she would definitely show him everything about herself without reservation.

There truly is a mysterious connection between family members.

Even though Tazaki Toru had never had any personal experience with the woman in front of him, he could inexplicably sense her inner thoughts at that moment.

Sometimes, we have to admit that blood ties are a very strange thing.

It is sometimes incredibly fragile, and at other times as solid as a rock.

"I understand your predicament, and I hope you can understand mine as well."

"I have my own ideas and life, and I am very satisfied with my life now."

"I am certain in my heart that this is the life I want, and I have no intention or plan to overturn it."

"Judging from your attire and manners, you must live a life free from financial worries, and I am naturally happy for you."

"I just hope you understand that I don't want to be disturbed by unexpected changes."

"This is not a good thing for either you or me."

Tazaki Toru's words sounded at first glance as an attempt to sever ties with her.

It's no wonder that Yuriko Tazaki would think that way.

She felt guilty, so naturally she would think the worst about everything.

But this wasn't what Toru Tazaki was focused on.

He is consistent in his words and actions; everything he says comes from the bottom of his heart and is merely literal, requiring no further interpretation.

"Then... will I still be able to come see you in the future?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she worried that her words might have been abrupt, so she quickly added, "I won't cause you any trouble, really, just occasionally... Is that okay?"

Tazaki Toru smiled slightly: "If there is enough time, I think I would be happy to meet with you."

She breathed a sigh of relief. Looking at the polite and humble Tazaki Toru in front of her, she suddenly felt a sense of unreality.

This dreamlike scene, which seemed to shatter completely at any moment, was crushed by a dense network of cracks that utterly destroyed her joy.

They didn't even dare to blink.

As for bringing Tazaki Toru back to her current home, she didn't even dare to dream about it.

During her conversation with Toru Tazaki, she discovered that although Toru Tazaki was not particularly eloquent, he spoke elegantly and logically, and there was no indication that he had ever suffered from an illness.

Ever since she saw Toru Tazaki, she had wanted to ask, and now she could no longer hold back.

"Your illness..."

Tazaki Toru was not surprised that Tazaki Yuriko would ask such a question. Although he could not avoid lying, Tazaki Toru still tried his best to answer with the truth.

"My condition improved about a year ago. Suddenly one day, without any warning, I was able to connect with the world. Since then, I have been able to communicate freely with the outside world."

The argument made no sense whatsoever, but Yuriko Tazaki had no doubt whatsoever.

She knew better than anyone what kind of illness Tazaki Toru suffered from, and that this incurable disease had now completely disappeared from Tazaki Toru's body.

The behavior displayed by Toru Tazaki is the best proof of this.

Even so, she still felt worried.

"How about we get a full body check-up?"

“I know I’m not a good mother, but I’ll arrange everything for you if you’d like… I mean, if you’re willing to accept it, not to force you.”

Every word Tazaki Yuriko spoke revealed her extreme caution.

It was just a trivial matter, but it was the first request I made to him after we met.

"Okay, then I'll do as you say."

Yuriko Tazaki was overjoyed, and her gaze toward Toru Tazaki was filled with tender gratitude.

She never expected that he would become such a gentle child.

The gentler and kinder Tazaki Toru appeared, the stronger her inner pain and guilt became.

"I'm sorry, I have nothing to give you. You could do this little thing yourself. I have never fulfilled my duties as a mother, yet I still abuse the title of mother to seek reassurance from you."

"Thanks……

"Thank you for being such a gentle child."

Tazaki Toru gently shook his head: "I just met many kind people along the way."

Yuriko Tazaki could sense that Toru Tazaki was not close to her, and there was even a hint of estrangement in his attitude.

He displayed the polite manners one would expect when dealing with strangers.

She would rather he harbored more resentment and made more demands.

I had already planned before we met that I only wanted a little bit of comfort.

But once they met, she wanted more, wanted to give him more.

"Is there anything else I can do for you?"

This desire to do something for the children made Toru Tazaki feel a little nostalgic.

Tazaki Toru picked up the coffee in front of him, took a sip, and stared at the turbulent brown ripples in the cup.