Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

While their attention was focused on Tachibana Rin, Kohinata Mika somehow fixed her gaze on Aoki Hina's face beside her.

She couldn't explain why, but she felt that Aoki Hina was acting strangely today.

Even though she still wore the same sweet smile as usual, Mika Kohinata could still detect a hint of loneliness and desolation in it.

Mika Kohinata is a kind girl.

Even though Hina Aoki had once boasted that she would compete fairly with her, Mika Kohinata never regarded Hina Aoki as an enemy.

Her desire to get along well with Hina Aoki is undeniably genuine.

When Mika Kohinata noticed that Hina Aoki was acting strangely, she didn't go up to her to confirm it immediately, but just made a mental note of it.

For Mika Kohinata right now, her first live performance in two months is what she cares about most.

Afterwards, the five girls went to rehearse.

Tazaki Toru did not show up until the rehearsal ended; he stayed at Toei all day.

It must be admitted that Toei Animation was indeed better in terms of casting.

In the girl band project, disregarding voice acting and appearance, and determining the winner based on stats, it does indeed have higher stability than MyGO.

Standing in front of the station, waiting for the tram.

Tazaki Toru received a phone call from Kohinata Mika.

"Hey, Toru-kun."

"What's wrong?"

"I hope I didn't bother you."

"No, I'm waiting for the tram."

After a pause, Tazaki Toru asked, "What happened?"

He keenly noticed that Mika Kohinata's tone was slightly different from usual.

"It's nothing, it's just... Hina-chan was acting a little strange during rehearsal today, and I'm a bit worried."

"That's weird?"

"Yeah, he doesn't seem very energetic, and he keeps making mistakes during rehearsals, so no one knows what to say."

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

"I have some ideas, don't worry, just leave it to me."

After hearing what Toru Tazaki said, Mika Kohinata breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to hang up the phone.

"Mika."

The girl was slightly taken aback: "Does Tou-kun also have something to tell me?"

"It's not that I've had anything to do, it's just that I've been quite busy lately and haven't been able to talk to you, which is understandable..."

"I feel a little lonely."

Mika Kohinata blushed slightly and looked up at the night sky.

At night, the grass above the well is as quiet as a deep well.

A gentle evening breeze, swaying branches, and a soft rustling sound filled the air. A tickle in the girl's ear prompted her to speak softly:

"If we're talking about loneliness, I'm the same way."

"But it's okay, because I know Toru-kun has been watching me all along."

"Just think this way, whether you're practicing, working a part-time job, or going home alone and falling asleep by yourself."

"I'm not lonely anymore."

478. Miss Japanese Cuisine, would you like to go on a date with me?

night.

When Tazaki Toru returned home, the living room was brightly lit.

Hearing the door open, Tachibana Rin turned around and looked back: "Oh, Tazaki, you're back."

"Yes, I'm back."

Rin Tachibana was sitting on the sofa watching TV. When Toru Tazaki saw her new hairstyle, he was slightly surprised but didn't mention it.

Where is Ms. Hinata?

"In the music room, probably."

"I see."

Tazaki Toru nodded, put down his backpack, and went straight up the stairs.

Rin Tachibana maintained a calm expression, but inwardly she pursed her lips as she fiddled with the hair at her sideburns.

What? They don't even have a single thought about it.

She was annoyed by the questions she was asked about her new hairstyle, but Toru Tazaki acted as if he didn't see them, which also made her angry.

As the instigator, they didn't even show the slightest reaction, not even a polite remark like "your new hairstyle suits you well."

What an oblivious guy.

Rin Tachibana pouted angrily and glanced at the stairs with great displeasure.

The first thing I asked Rina when I got back was, "Is she your mother?"

Tazaki Toru went up to the second floor, pushed open the music room door, and found it empty.

The lights were simply on.

Upon arriving at the composing table, one finds Aoki Hina's lyric book laid out open.

After thinking for a moment, Tazaki Toru picked it up and began to read.

From a professional perspective, Aoki Hina's lyrics and music were not particularly impressive, at least not enough to catch Tazaki Toru's eye.

Closing the notebook, Tazaki Toru left the music room and stood in front of Aoki Hina's door, knocking on it.

"Miss Hina, it's me."

A short while later, the door opened, and the girl stood gracefully in front of it, her face bearing her usual sweet smile, with a hint of playful apology.

"Tasaki-kun, you're back. I'm sorry, I feel a little tired today."

Tazaki Toru looked at the girl and said softly, "May I come in?"

"Eh?"

There are some things I want to tell you.

Aoki Hina didn't expect Tazaki Toru to say that. After hesitating for a moment, she finally nodded.

The girl stepped aside, and Tazaki Toru walked into her boudoir.

Tazaki Toru sat down in the chair, while Aoki Hina sat on the edge of the bed with her legs together, placing a plush toy between them.

Tazaki Toru silently observed Aoki Hina's expression.

Sweet, lovely, and with a calculated smile, her beautiful face is presented flawlessly from every angle.

The world is ultimately equal. Even a beautiful and lovely girl can harbor worries and frustrations, keeping them bottled up inside and feeling heartbroken.

"Tazaki-kun, is there something you want to say to me?"

Suddenly, the girl, unable to bear the long silence any longer, smiled and spoke first.

"Thinking."

"Huh?" Hina Aoki was taken aback.

"I'm sorry, but if I didn't say that, Ms. Hina might not have let me in."

"Tazaki-kun, you're overthinking it."

The girl deliberately put on a lively and cheerful smile, but when faced with Toru Tazaki's quiet gaze, the smile on her lips unconsciously faded.

"Tazaki-kun, you must be disappointed in me, right?" The girl's voice gradually revealed a sense of loss.

"Why do you say that?"

"...I lied again yesterday."

Tazaki Toru slowly shook his head: "Lying is human nature, Miss Hina, you don't need to worry about it."

"Besides, the misunderstanding has been cleared up. I've explained things to Miss Mingyou's parents, and they've allowed me to stay at home. Isn't that great?"

"But I haven't done anything for you."

"So that's what Hina-san cares about," Tazaki Toru said, suddenly realizing.

"I've made things worse and caused you trouble."

“Whenever something happens, I can’t help but lie.”

"That's one of Miss Japanese Cuisine's strengths."

Hina Aoki raised her head blankly.

Is lying considered a virtue?

Tazaki Toru shook his head and smiled slightly, "The reason I feel guilty about lying is because Hina-san is a kind-hearted girl."

why?

He always managed to find ways to say things that would touch her heart.

Since meeting Tazaki Toru, she has felt disappointed by her lies more than once.

Perhaps she will never be able to become an honest person like Toru Tazaki in her lifetime.

The more she lied, the more she felt that Tazaki Toru would leave her.

On the contrary, it was Tachibana Rin.

They shared the same straightforward nature and seemed to be more compatible with her than she was.