Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

Rin Tachibana stared with her huge eyes, then suddenly grabbed his left hand and tried to bite the back of it.

But when she remembered that this hand had been burned while protecting her, Tachibana Rin suddenly couldn't bring herself to eat it and stood there motionless.

In the end, she could only gently pinch the skin on the back of his hand, then forcefully shake it off. Her bright eyes glistened with tears as she huffed and puffed, "..."

"You can just keep manipulating me like this!"

464. Sister Lin's belly is already big; what's done is done.

One day in early May.

Rin Tachibana and Hina Aoki arrived at the recording studio together, ready to begin today's practice.

Before practice began, Tachibana Rin went to the restroom and received a phone call from her older sister, Kubo Miyu.

As soon as her older sister spoke, Tachibana Rin was stunned.

"Mingyou, Mom and Dad went to Tokyo today. They might come to your place, so I'm letting you know in advance."

Where is the advance notice?

"No, didn't you stop them?"

"They're there to discuss business, why should I stop them?"

"Why didn't you tell me sooner? They're all coming now. By the time I finish practice, I'll definitely be in Tokyo."

"How can you blame me for this? They just left recently, and I only found out about it myself. I thought they might come to see you, so I told you."

"If you don't appreciate it, fine, but why blame me?"

"........."

Rin Tachibana was speechless for a moment; of course, she understood this principle.

But if her parents find out she's living with a man, who knows how furious they'll become.

"Then what should I do?"

"Don't ask me. This is all I can do to help you. If they find out you're keeping a mistress in Tokyo, don't expose me. I don't know anything about it."

"How about... I give you some advice?"

"Speak quickly!" Tachibana Rin urged.

"It's simple. Just say you're already pregnant and there's no going back. Even if they get angry, they can't change the fact."

"Most importantly, this way they won't dare to beat you up."

"...Are you even my own sister? You really want to see me die?"

"Well, I'm out of ideas then. That's settled. I'm going on my date. Good luck to you."

Rin Tachibana stared at the blacked-out phone screen, frozen in place for a full two minutes.

It wasn't until Hina Aoki came out of the recording studio and called her name that Rin Tachibana returned to the recording studio, somewhat annoyed.

During practice, Tachibana Rin made many mistakes because she was not paying attention.

After it was over, Hina Aoki came to ask her what was wrong.

Rin Tachibana had no choice but to comply.

Aoki Hina was much calmer than Tachibana Rin. She first asked her to confirm her parents' schedule, and then to confirm whether Tazaki Tooru was at home.

Tazaki Toru didn't come to the recording studio today; he's probably at home.

The most urgent thing for Tachibana Rin is to go home first.

As for Hina Aoki, she has to go to the stage play rehearsal for "Revue Starlight" later, so she won't be able to accompany Rin Tachibana.

As expected, after returning home, Tachibana Rin received a message from her mother asking if she had any plans for the evening, as they had arrived in Tokyo and were coming to visit her.

Rin Tachibana went to the music room immediately but found no trace of Toru Tazaki, who was not at home.

She quickly called Tazaki Toru and learned that he was busy outside, so she specifically asked him not to come home too early today.

Tazaki Toru didn't understand what had happened, but Tachibana Rin hung up the phone after speaking, not giving Tazaki Toru any time to ask.

After the phone call ended, Toru Tazaki returned to his seat at the dining table.

"What's wrong? Is something important?"

Sitting across the table, Yuriko Tazaki asked with great concern.

Tazaki Toru shook his head: "It's alright."

At that moment, Toru Tazaki and Yuriko Tazaki were having a meal together at a restaurant outside.

Tazaki Toru's medical examination report showed that he was in good health, and the bloodline determination done that day also confirmed their parent-child relationship.

Yuriko Tazaki then took the opportunity to invite Toru Tazaki to dinner, claiming it was to have a small celebration, but in reality it was just an excuse to see Toru Tazaki.

Tazaki Toru could, of course, see that he had not rejected her kindness.

This was the first time Toru Tazaki had ever been to a high-end Western restaurant in Roppongi.

"The food here is quite famous, but I don't know if you'll like it."

"It's alright, I'm not picky."

Hearing Tazaki Toru say that, she slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

He ate with the same elegance and poise, and his use of the knife and fork was also quite standard.

“I own shares in this restaurant. If you want to entertain your friends, you can invite them anytime. I’ll have someone bring you a premium membership card in a bit.”

"As for the money... if you're against it, you can deposit it yourself, and I'll give the order to get you the best discount."

Yuriko Tazaki looked at Toru Tazaki anxiously.

She could have easily given Tazaki Toru a credit card with unlimited overdrafts, but after spending some time with him, she had gained some insight into his personality.

She was afraid that giving him money would displease him.

“You don’t need to go to such trouble. It’s quite far from where I live, and I don’t think I’ll have many opportunities to dine at such a high-end restaurant.”

Yuriko Tazaki's expression visibly dimmed for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure.

"How about you come over to my house whenever you have time? I'll cook for you myself. You loved your mom's cooking when you were little."

Yuriko Tazaki kept a close eye on Toru Tazaki's expression, and if Toru Tazaki showed even the slightest dissatisfaction, she would immediately retract her statement.

Even if she weren't so careful, Tazaki Toru wouldn't feel any aversion towards her.

He put down his knife and fork, gently wiped his mouth, and looked calmly and gently at the mother of this world.

"Then I'll do as you say."

"Really?" Yuriko Tazaki's face immediately lit up with surprise.

"Ah."

She hadn't expected Tazaki Toru to agree so readily, and looked flustered, but she couldn't suppress the joy on her face, and could only keep repeating:

"Thank you, thank you."

Ever since she met her, she has always been thanking Tazaki Toru.

Tazaki Toru is not opposed to it.

At least "thank you" sounds much more comfortable than "sorry".

She had wronged someone else, and Toru Tazaki could not always accept her apologies without feeling guilty.

"So... are you free tomorrow? I'll send someone to pick you up."

Tazaki Toru thought for a moment and said, "I'll probably be free tonight, so I can go there myself. There's no need to trouble someone to pick me up."

"This……"

Yuriko Tazaki paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

She immediately summoned someone to bring paper and pen, wanting to write down her address for Tazaki Toru, as if afraid that Tazaki Toru would change his mind, and couldn't wait a moment longer.

Tazaki Toru spoke up at this moment: "I have the address, you gave it to me last time."

Yuriko Tazaki was taken aback, and a very embarrassed expression appeared on her face.

"I'm sorry, I'm just too happy..."

Tazaki Toru said it was fine.

He could understand Tazaki Yuriko's actions very well.

No matter how shrewd a businesswoman she is, when facing Toru Tazaki, she is always overwhelmed by guilt and behaves in ways that are inconsistent with her usual behavior.

Tazaki Toru glanced at the sky; it was still early. Judging from Tachibana Rin's tone on the phone earlier, she seemed very anxious.

Therefore, Toru Tazaki only sent her a message asking what had happened, and did not rush home immediately.

He planned to listen to Tachibana Rin and wander around outside a little longer.

465. This is a quirk of Hina's; she likes to wear men's underwear.

Tsukishima.

Rin Tachibana tidied up the bathroom and hid all of Toru Tazaki's personal belongings.

Towels and toothbrushes for three people can be claimed to be for guests, and that's how you get away with it.

Razors are definitely something to hide. They're clearly for men, and they're completely different from the ones women use to shave their legs.

Aoki Hina is away from home for work, which means Tachibana Rin will have to face her parents alone.

If her older sister, Kubo Akira, were to come along, she might be able to cover for her out of consideration for their sisterly bond.

Thinking of this, Tachibana Rin couldn't help but clench her teeth again.

Now, the most urgent task is to hide all of Tazaki Toru's personal belongings, lock his room from the inside, and eliminate as much evidence as possible that a man has lived in the house.

Just as Tachibana Rin finished tidying up, the doorbell rang at the perfect moment.

Rin Tachibana was startled and hurriedly closed Toru Tazaki's door.