Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

Tazaki Toru remained standing in the same spot, his heart inexplicably pounding faster than usual.

He kept pondering the meaning of that sentence in his mind.

Today is not April Fool's Day.

Even so, Aoki Hina isn't the kind of girl who would joke about something like this.

The answer is then obvious.

She was serious.

Aoki Hina approached Tazaki Toru again, her smile a little shy, yet her determination filled him with admiration.

The twilight glow shone on the girl's face, making it impossible for Toru Tazaki to discern the cause of the blush on her cheeks.

"Were you scared?"

Hina Aoki tilted her fair neck back and looked at him with a smile.

"Yes, there are some."

Aoki Hina's smile remained unchanged, her hands clasped behind her back, a gentle breeze caressing her long hair. The smile on her face was no longer forced, but instead showed a relaxed and carefree ease.

"It makes me feel much better after shouting it out."

Tazaki Toru hesitated, pondering how to answer.

Perhaps, silence is the best answer at this moment.

There's no need to say anything hurtful; just play dumb and let her back down.

Tazaki Toru did not want this to happen.

His personality dictates that he will inevitably respond.

Don't play dumb, don't dodge.

Even when faced with difficult questions, they will not fall into silent despair.

"Miss Japanese Girl..."

The girl stretched out her finger and gently pressed it against his lips.

Hina Aoki looked directly into Toru Tazaki's eyes.

"Tazaki-kun, may I make one more request?"

Tazaki Toru's lips were still being held down by the girl, and he slowly nodded.

Hina Aoki loosened her grip, her smile gradually fading, her gaze becoming gentle yet firm.

I hope you won't reply to me now.

"I didn't confess to you because I wanted to hear Tazaki-kun's answer."

"I just didn't want to lie to you."

From beginning to end, Toru Tazaki stared intently into Hina Aoki's eyes.

Her expression and words penetrated his heart without missing a single detail.

"I really like Ms. Hina. If I have the chance again, I would like to play with you again."

Hina Aoki's expression faltered slightly, her expression quite complex, mixed with a hint of helplessness.

"Tazaki-kun, if you say you like me at a time like this, I might misunderstand."

"Because, like Ms. Hina, I don't want to lie to you."

The girl lowered her eyes slightly and pursed her lips.

When she looked up again, a sense of loss suddenly appeared deep in her pupils.

"Tazaki-kun, it's this part of you that makes me lose control."

The girl took a step forward, and courage overflowing from her blood and marrow enveloped her entire body, prompting her to raise her slender arms and embrace Toru Tazaki.

Before this, she never thought she would have such courage.

The girl's ear was pressed tightly against Tazaki Toru's chest, feeling the gentle scent emanating from him that she couldn't bear to leave.

"Tazaki-kun, my heart is beating so fast," the girl murmured softly.

"Could it be that my confession made your heart race?"

"...Yes, that's right."

Aoki Hina smiled and slowly closed her eyes.

She lingered on his scent, reluctant to leave.

Then, I let go of him.

"I understand. Perhaps I hold a place in Tazaki-kun's heart, but I'm not the most special one."

"I'm sorry, I'm just that kind of selfish girl. I want to express my feelings, but I don't give you a chance to refuse me."

"I won't keep you waiting too long."

"Hey, Tazaki-kun, you once said you wanted to see me shine, didn't you?"

"Can you tell me after MyGO's first live performance?"

"I will show you the best of Hina Aoki on that stage."

Will you wait for me?

Tazaki Toru thought that he might never have truly understood the girl's inner world.

She was far less confident than she appeared, and longed for recognition from Toru Tazaki.

Faced with this image of Aoki Hina, Tazaki Toru slowly shook his head.

A flicker of sadness crossed the girl's eyes.

Toru Tazaki: "Not only will it be my first live performance, but MyGO will also have many more shows in the future, no matter where they are held."

"Until the day you are satisfied and accept yourself."

"I will be at every one of your performances."

"Tazaki-kun, do you not have confidence in me?" The girl lowered her head.

"Miss Hina previously said that she was a selfish girl, and now I am even more convinced of it."

"Ms. Hina and I are truly the same kind of people."

"Eh?"

"I am also a somewhat selfish person. No matter how Ms. Hina views me in the future, I will not change my decision."

"Even if you don't want to, I will definitely be there for every one of your performances."

"Because more than anyone else, I look forward to your shining performance on stage."

"And thank you."

"Thank me?"

The girl looked at him blankly.

Tazaki Toru smiled faintly; he was still the same man who would give girls gentleness and honesty.

He may not be able to say the words a girl most longs for, but he would never mix hurtful lies into his words.

"Well, I can't give you the answer you expect, so I can only think carefully in my heart about how not to hurt you."

"But this is the one thing I can tell you with absolute certainty."

"When I heard Ms. Hina's confession, the excitement and joy I felt were completely genuine."

"Miss Hina, thank you for liking me."

They stood in the wind, gazing at each other for a long time.

483. Kubo Akira, you disgust me.

We went together to Shimokitazawa Station.

After saying everything that was on her mind, Hina Aoki felt more relaxed than ever before.

She would steal glances at Toru Tazaki beside her from time to time, the image of her boldly confessing her feelings still lingering in her mind.

Although she had made the decision before the date, a shy happiness belatedly washed over her once she realized she had confessed her feelings.

She found it hard to believe that she had actually said it.

That's too brave!

Now let's see who dares to say that Sister Yang is a district official!

Even though Tazaki Toru didn't give her the response she hoped for, it was undoubtedly a significant step forward for Aoki Hina.

At least, Toru Tazaki showed his delight.

Think about it another way: the fact that you like him makes him happy.

I probably won't be able to sleep tonight. I'll charge the toys fully when I get back!

Upon arriving at the station, the two were about to head in different directions.

"Tazaki-kun, do you realize today that I'm actually a very troublesome girl?"

Tazaki Toru thought for a moment, then nodded slightly in a very straightforward manner.

Hina Aoki couldn't help but chuckle.

"I know, Tazaki-kun doesn't dislike troublesome girls at all. On the contrary, he likes being troubled by girls, doesn't he?"

"That makes it sound like I have some kind of weird quirk."

"That's how it is. If you have to blame someone, blame yourself for not recognizing my true form and for provoking me first."

Regardless of whether he had provoked her or not, perhaps it was just as Aoki Hina said, that Tazaki Toru was quite pleased with their dependence on her.

"Hey, Tazaki-kun, you have to come see my upcoming stage play performance."