Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

Tazaki Toru was indeed incapable of holding grudges against anyone. Even though he knew the woman in front of him was only hoping to find comfort in him, Tazaki Toru was still willing to give her a way out.

If Tazaki Toru silently paid for the coffee and left, it would probably hurt her feelings.

He looked at the mother of this world.

The expectation in her eyes and the crow's feet at the corners of her eyebrows revealed her unease and anxiety.

Tazaki Toru spoke softly, "Then...would you mind buying this coffee?"

"I'll treat you next time."

423. The meeting ended. (Seeking monthly votes at the beginning of the month)

After that, Tazaki Toru continued to chat with the other person about their recent situations.

During the conversation, Toru Tazaki learned that the Tazaki family ran a trading company, mainly engaged in overseas business, and had probably made a lot of money.

Yuriko Tazaki seemed to realize that Toru Tazaki wasn't interested in this, so she didn't mention it further.

She was given her address in Tokyo, and told that Tazaki Toru could come to her place at any time if she wished.

Tazaki Toru did not refuse immediately, but instead carefully put away the paper with the address written on it.

Over the next decade or so, after paying off their debts, the Tazaki couple went abroad to do business.

Tazaki's father spent most of his time expanding his business overseas and rarely returned to Japan.

Domestic business was entirely handled by Yuriko Tazaki.

Unlike their previous life, they did not have any more children; Tazaki Toru was the only child in the Tazaki family.

They had the ability to continue having children, but after gaining money and status, they did not do so. Instead, they went to great lengths to find the children they had abandoned.

Perhaps in the eyes of others, this is nothing more than a manifestation of guilt, an attempt to comfort oneself with this kind of formalism.

Either way is fine.

Tazaki Toru did not hide his job and admitted that he was sharing an apartment with someone.

Clearly, upon hearing this, Yuriko Tazaki desperately wanted Toru Tazaki to move back in with her.

She owns a mansion in Chiyoda, or if Toru Tazaki doesn't want to live with her, she can buy him another one nearby, or a luxury apartment in Roppongi, depending on his preferences.

She would satisfy him unconditionally.

But she eventually gave up trying to persuade her.

Tazaki Toru has already stated that he is very satisfied with his current life, so every gift she gives out of guilt could become a burden that pushes him away from her again.

To be able to sit face to face with him like this, to talk, to see his grown-up face, and to hear his calm and steady voice.

At this stage, this alone is enough to make her genuinely happy.

"Can I ask one more question?"

"Please speak."

Yuriko Tazaki turned her head again to look in a certain direction, and inadvertently met the eyes of one of the girls, who immediately lowered her head.

She turned her gaze back to Toru Tazaki.

"Are you dating that Miss Hinata from before?"

Tazaki Toru was slightly taken aback, not expecting the topic to shift to this.

Upon reflection, it's understandable that parents would care about these kinds of issues.

A rare expression appeared on Tazaki Toru's face as he slowly replied, "Miss Kohinata and I are just friends."

"friend?"

"Yes, very good friends."

"I see."

Although Mika Kohinata is not particularly stunning in appearance, she has a sunny and cheerful demeanor and is extremely cute.

Moreover, based on their previous meetings, it's clear that she cares deeply about Tazaki Toru's affairs; otherwise, she wouldn't have gone to such lengths to protect him by lying.

Therefore, her first impression of this girl was excellent.

However, she knew she had no right to interfere in this matter; she simply wanted to learn more about Tazaki Toru through these kinds of interpersonal relationships.

In addition, she asked more questions about Toru Tazaki's current job.

In her memory, Toru Tazaki had been interested in the guitar since childhood, and it was truly a delightful thing that he was able to successfully pursue a career in music after growing up.

Tazaki Toru may seem indifferent to other things, but when it comes to music, his passion is palpable.

In this respect, she could find a shadow of her childhood in Toru Tazaki, overlapping with the child in her memory.

"So, you're now working as a composer behind the scenes, instead of performing on stage yourself?"

"Yes."

Yuriko Tazaki felt a little regretful, thinking that if Toru Tazaki were a performer, she would have more reasons to see him, and she would never miss one of his performances.

Even so, she will definitely not miss the opportunity in the future.

She would always be there to listen to any song written by Toru Tazaki, from the best seats.

Before they knew it, they had been chatting for quite a while. Midway through, Yuriko Tazaki received a phone call. She didn't try to hide it from Toru Tazaki, and it was clear from the conversation that it was about business.

She hung up the phone after only ten seconds.

"If you have something to do, you can leave first, and you don't need to worry about me."

"It's nothing, just a small matter," Yuriko Tazaki said, shaking her head.

Tazaki Toru couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He knew that he was asking a difficult question. For Tazaki Yuriko, this was a reunion after seventeen years, and she must have a lot to say to him.

If I don't speak up, this cup of coffee will probably last until late at night.

"Like I said, I hope we can maintain our previous pace of life as much as possible, without either of us having to make concessions."

"This way I can also relieve myself of the burden and meet with you like this from time to time."

Yuriko Tazaki hesitated, but when she heard that Toru Tazaki was willing to continue seeing her, she felt a little relieved.

Clearly, Tazaki Toru was considering far more than she was.

"I understand. I've made you see me lose my composure again. I'll go back and take care of some company matters today."

"Ah."

Yuriko Tazaki called over a shop assistant to pay the bill, but before leaving, she seemed hesitant, looking at Toru Tazaki as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.

Tazaki Toru sensed something amiss and took the initiative to speak, exchanging LINE contact information with her.

"I have friends at the medical university. I'll let you know after I've made proper arrangements for the physical examination."

"Okay, thank you for your trouble."

Tazaki Toru's words sounded somewhat formulaic, but his expression was gentle, and he didn't seem to be deliberately distancing himself.

Yuriko Tazaki could only console herself, thinking that perhaps this was just how the child communicated with others.

In fact, it is true.

She looked Tazaki Toru up and down once again, as if trying to imprint his image deep in her eyes.

I kept telling myself that this wouldn't be their last meeting.

Just like Tazaki Toru said, there will be many more opportunities to meet in the future.

As a child, everything he has done in the past few days has been the best he could have imagined.

It was better than she had ever imagined.

She was deeply grateful to Toru Tazaki in front of her, thanking him for giving her the right to fulfill her duties as a mother again.

It can be said that the outcome of this meeting far exceeded her expectations, and in a very positive direction.

After Yuriko Tazaki took her leave, Toru Tazaki remained sitting quietly in the same spot, unable to describe his state of mind.

However, while spending time with the other person, he suddenly felt a pang of nostalgia for his former mother. The two were somewhat similar, yet completely different.

The next moment, Tazaki Toru felt several gazes coming at him, all landing on him.

Tazaki Toru shook his head inwardly, thought for a few seconds, then got up and walked towards the group of girls.

424. Huh? I'm fighting Yang Gongfei Na? (Bonus chapter 2/50 for Alliance Leader)

Tazaki Toru arrived at the table where the girls were sitting, intending to say hello.

But Yang Gongfeina, who was sitting in the aisle, very consciously moved aside and looked up at him with expectant eyes.

With a slightly round face and bright eyes, it's like a pet that's been separated for a week and is finally reunited, cuddling softly and eagerly seeking cuddling.

Tazaki Toru couldn't resist her soft, sweet gaze, so he sat down next to her. The lead singer then revealed a beaming smile, looking incredibly cute.

As soon as Tazaki Toru sat down, Tachibana Rin started talking non-stop.

"Was that really your mother?"

Straightforward and unpretentious, quite like Ms. Tachibana's style.

Tazaki Toru smiled faintly and nodded in acknowledgment.

"It's been a long time since we last met. We took advantage of a break from work to catch up and exchange a few words."

Tazaki Toru acted with great composure, making no attempt to avoid the topic or conceal anything.

This is simply Tazaki Toru's way of doing things. If he didn't want people to know about his family background, he would never have agreed to meet Tazaki Yuriko in the first place.

Of the five girls, only Mika Kohinata knows the whole story and Toru Tazaki's childhood.

Therefore, the attitudes displayed by the other girls were also quite normal.

Everyone has a mother.

If I had to say, it would probably be Tachibana Rin who is most curious.

But surprisingly, she didn't press the matter further, probably wanting to leave her confusion for later at home.