Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

"Back then in Chiba, I told you that as long as you could find a way to stop time so I wouldn't have to go back to Tokyo, I would agree to whatever you asked of me."

"Now you can stop time, but I've already fallen in love with this city."

Tazaki Toru suddenly realized that he vaguely remembered this conversation.

At that time, Rin Tachibana did not want to return to Tokyo.

She felt that the city was truly frightening.

But now, this city holds many memories for her, and is home to people she cherishes.

The once steel cage has blossomed with tender flowers, making her linger and reluctant to leave.

"How come I don't remember awakening the superpower of stopping time?"

"Fool, your music has already done it."

"I don't know why, but whenever I hear your music, I feel completely at ease and stop thinking."

"Don't dwell on yesterday's troubles, and don't worry about tomorrow. Just truly live in this moment."

"Therefore, I should keep my promise."

"As you know, Miss Kubo is very particular about integrity."

Rin Tachibana stared intently at Toru Tazaki.

All the troubles and whims of the past have vanished without a trace.

His eyes were fervent and pure, and his expression was sincere and earnest.

Inside the tranquil music room.

The girl remained silent, her eyes fixed on her beloved.

463. Rin-nee got her into trouble again.

Rin Tachibana did not say these words on impulse.

Perhaps in many people's eyes, Tachibana Rin is a girl who speaks without thinking and without restraint.

They always speak without thinking, and can say things that are inappropriate for the situation, no matter the occasion.

But at this moment, these were the words that came out of her mouth after careful consideration and much thought.

The reason, in fact, is so simple it's laughable.

Because I like it, because I want to say it, because...

I want to convey my feelings.

There is no more compelling reason than this.

Tazaki Toru sensed the tenderness in Tachibana Rin's eyes and whispered:

"I feel like Miss Mingyou is getting more and more friendly towards me. Didn't she just say something similar to me yesterday?"

"What, you're not happy about it?"

"It's not that I'm unwilling, but I'm just a little flattered, wondering when I managed to please you so much and win your favor."

"Don't flatter yourself, it's just because I've been in a good mood these past few days," Tachibana Rin said subconsciously.

As soon as she said it, she began to complain in her heart.

She complained that she was an extremely eccentric girl.

On one hand, she blamed him for being so slow to realize her feelings, while on the other hand, she tried her best to deny it, afraid that he would become suspicious.

If this is what love is, then do all girls in the world have such contradictory feelings?

Or is it that only Tachibana Rin is so conflicted?

"Well, I guess I got a good deal."

Tazaki Toru let Tachibana Rin's gaze fall unabashedly on his face as he fell into thought.

Not long after, Toru Tazaki said, "Miss Akira is so sincere to me. If you ask me to make any more requests, I really have no idea. I'm afraid I might say something boring that will make you unhappy."

"But I don't want to waste Miss Mingyou's feelings and end things hastily."

"How about... we keep it for now?"

Rin Tachibana couldn't help but furrow her brows slightly: "What's wrong with you? You're so indecisive. You know I hate indecisive men the most."

"Can this be considered indecisiveness?"

“Of course.” Tachibana Rin nodded emphatically.

"But I don't think so."

Rin Tachibana raised an eyebrow: "Convince me."

"Miss Mingyou is sincere and kind to people, but sometimes she is troublesome and willful. Who knows when you will suddenly have the idea of ​​teasing me."

"Instead of going along with you now and saying some unimportant things, let's save this opportunity for now."

"Furthermore, I should carefully consider and rack my brains about Kubo's family."

"You said it yourself, the second young lady of the Kubo family is the most trustworthy. Surely you won't go back on your word just because I postponed it a little."

Rin Tachibana was speechless for a moment, staring blankly at Toru Tazaki's handsome face.

This guy is incredibly eloquent.

Rin has dug herself into a hole again.

Surprisingly, Tachibana Rin felt no anger whatsoever.

The fact that Tazaki Toru was willing to say this shows that he truly took his words seriously and didn't just brush her off like he was coaxing a child.

He valued her thoughts highly and did not take her promises lightly.

Thinking back, it was the same when we went to Chiba together.

On the way home, she said many nonsensical things, but throughout the entire journey, Toru Tazaki never mocked her.

No matter what crazy things she says, he will listen carefully and try to understand things from her perspective.

Just like it is now.

Unlike the changed Tachibana Rin.

Tazaki Toru is still the same Tazaki Toru. From the very beginning when we met, he has done his best and shown his most perfect side.

Even now, he continues to quietly uphold and adhere to his principles.

As always.

Rin Tachibana lowered her head and slowly took a breath: "Tazaki..."

"Ok?"

"I am angry."

"I'm sorry, I'm such a greedy man."

Rin Tachibana shook her head.

"I know you must have said this to many, many girls, spoiling us unconditionally to make us happy, obeying our every word, and being generous and gentle to everyone else."

"Uh... I don't think it's that bad."

Tazaki Toru doesn't consider himself the kind of pushover. He has a clear line in his mind about who deserves his kindness and who doesn't.

How could it be as she said?

“Of course, of course,” Tachibana Rin retorted.

"You're like a central air conditioner, treating everyone the same way."

"But I still can't bring myself to hate you from the bottom of my heart. Tell me, should I be angry?"

"Miss Mingyou..."

Seemingly sensing the unusual tenderness in Tachibana Rin's eyes, Tazaki Toru was momentarily speechless.

It wasn't that Tazaki Toru wanted to remain silent, but rather that Tachibana Rin looked unusually fragile and peculiar at that moment.

Unconsciously, it attracted his attention, leaving him speechless with astonishment.

He never imagined that Tachibana Rin would have this side to her.

It turns out that even the high and mighty second daughter of the Kubo family can make such an expression.

While he was surprised, he also found her soft and lovely.

Like a little hedgehog that always curls up, after a long period of nurturing, it finally relaxes and reveals its soft, smooth belly.

While it evokes pity, this feeling is also exceptionally wonderful.

The girl gently raised her arm, two fingers pinching Tazaki Toru's sleeve, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz:

"Let me tell you, if you ever say anything that makes me happy again, be careful, I'll really keep bothering you."

"Miss Mingyou, you've been bothering me all along, haven't you?"

Upon hearing this, Tachibana Rin's pretty face immediately turned red.

"The way you're saying it makes it sound like I can't live without you."

Tazaki Toru's handsome face blossomed into a gentle smile: "Even if Miss Akira wants to kick me aside, I will not leave until I see you on stage."

Rin Tachibana slightly parted her lips, but when she sensed the emotion in Toru Tazaki's eyes, she abruptly lowered her head.

He was serious.

"I... I really will become a greedy girl, maybe even more so than Hina, wishing I could swallow you whole without even chewing."

"We'll see what you do then."

Tazaki Toru watched her quietly.

"If one day I do something that makes you hate me to the core, just swallow me whole, I won't complain."

He said something like that again.