Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

Her expression was blank, and she spoke haltingly:

"You...you heard everything?"

If it were any other man who could discern the situation and read between the lines, he would certainly understand the principle of playing dumb.

But Toru Tazaki isn't the type to play dumb.

I hold a firm belief in myself: if it is, it is; if it is, it is not.

Forcing yourself to lie often leads to worse results.

Even though this lie was what Tachibana Rin hoped for, Tazaki Toru was unwilling to lie.

Silence was his answer.

Tazaki Toru slowly nodded, delivering the final blow to Tachibana Rin, completely shattering her hopes.

Rin Tachibana looked at Hina Aoki with a flustered expression. Hina Aoki was also caught off guard by Toru Tazaki's presence next door and stood there dumbfounded.

Rin Tachibana inwardly groaned.

My mouth has caused trouble again; I never learn my lesson.

She couldn't very well tell the truth and say that what she just said was to defend Hina Aoki, could she?

Wouldn't that make her a backstabber of her best friend?

Rin Tachibana's little head was spinning rapidly.

"Yes, I lost a game with Hina. What happened just now was a punishment game!"

Tazaki Toru isn't stupid; he can tell from Tachibana Rin's evasive behavior that this is an obvious lie.

He didn't point it out on the spot, but stared at Tachibana Rin without moving.

Rin Tachibana couldn't stand Toru Tazaki's gaze any longer. She looked away and, without saying a word, dragged Hina Aoki away.

Tazaki Toru was left standing there, a thoughtful and melancholy expression on his face.

Back in her room, Tachibana Rin collapsed onto the floor, then clutched her head and began rolling around on the tatami mat.

Accompanied by regretful sobs, she paid no heed to the fact that her yukata was loose, almost exposing her breasts, and her thin body curled up like a scalded lobster.

“...Rin-chan.”

"Don't call me, let me die!" Miss Tachibana cried out in utter despair.

"Don't overthink it. Tazaki-kun wouldn't take those words seriously."

“You see, the way you usually treat him, Tazaki-kun will definitely think that you are just trying to tease him again, and he won’t take it to heart.”

Now it was Aoki Hina's turn to offer comfort, and in an instant, their roles were reversed.

"Okay...that makes a lot of sense."

Rin Tachibana was almost persuaded by Hina Aoki, but then her expression changed again.

If it were just about today's incident, Tazaki Toru might have genuinely thought it was just a joke they made up, or, as she had made up on the spot, a punishment game.

The problem is, my dear Yang, to be honest, that night... uh...

careless,

She kissed him.

If he were to combine these two things, he would definitely think that I am 100% in love with him.

Unfortunately, he couldn't be honest with Hina Aoki about this.

Your sister Rin doesn't dare to say it.

Rin Tachibana felt as if she had unknowingly stirred up a huge mess.

This feeling of not being able to tell the truth made her feel suffocated and frustrated.

It is no coincidence.

At this moment, Tazaki Toru felt a similar melancholy as Tachibana Rin.

He never expected that Miss Tachibana would be such a fierce girl.

Now, in Tazaki Toru's eyes, Ms. Tachibana has truly become a landlady with ill intentions towards her tenants.

Sitting alone in his hotel room, Toru Tazaki couldn't help but sigh softly.

In short, this matter must be resolved.

Tazaki Toru is not good at pretending and cannot act as if nothing has happened. Now that he knows, he cannot sit idly by and let it go.

She secretly made up her mind that she had to find an opportunity to have a proper talk with Tachibana Rin.

To avoid affecting the other travelers on this trip and causing trouble for Aoki Hina and Kohinata Mika, I'll talk to her privately after we get back to Tokyo.

Ever since that night when Tachibana Rin kissed him, Tazaki Toru may have secretly longed for an opportunity to truly connect with Tachibana Rin.

I wanted to understand the girl's true feelings and figure out if that kiss had any special meaning.

If things were really as he thought, Tazaki Toru felt that he owed Tachibana Rin a formal reply.

Everyone has their own ideal self.

Tazaki Toru refused to turn a blind eye; he wanted to be a man who saw things through to the end and always responded to requests.

At this stage, there is only one girl who can make Tazaki Toru grant his every wish.

...Up to now.

241. Takaya Shrine.

“Hey, Rin-chan.”

inside the house.

Hina Aoki stretched out her foot and poked Rin Tachibana's arched back with her toe. Rin Tachibana shuddered involuntarily and glared at Hina Aoki.

"Don't talk to me, I'm feeling down."

"Oh, your little matter won't bother you, Tazaki-kun."

Rin Tachibana thought to herself, "You don't know anything!"

When you find out that I did *that* with Tazaki, won't you kill me?

Of course, Tachibana Rin would never confess without being asked, and she had repeatedly told Tazaki Toru that he shouldn't bring it up on his own initiative.

More distressed than that is her current situation.

"Rin-chan, do you think... I should try to find out what Mika-chan is thinking?"

"Okay, go ahead."

"I'm trying to discuss this with you, why are you being so dismissive?"

"Sister, I can barely take care of myself right now, how can I take care of you?"

Hina Aoki pursed her lips slightly. Although she found Tachibana Rin's unusual attitude strange, she was puzzled.

However, due to the recent series of events, Aoki Hina did not continue to think deeply and focused all her attention on the love triangle between herself, Tazaki Toru, and Kohinata Mika.

Rin Tachibana?

She's not involved in this complicated love triangle; she's just an outsider.

"I want to figure out what Mika-chan is thinking right now."

"My opinion is that ignorance is bliss. When you find out they are in love, you'll be utterly defeated and cry your eyes out, and then I'll have to comfort you. What a hassle."

"........."

Although the wording was a bit harsh, it seemed to be the truth, and Hina Aoki really couldn't refute it.

"I've made up my mind. I have to figure out Mika's feelings during this trip."

"If I can't figure out Tazaki-kun's thoughts, surely I can figure out Mika-chan? She doesn't seem as smart as me."

Ms. Tachibana, who was lying on the tatami mat, turned over and looked at Hina Aoki with a questioning expression.

"Girl, take my advice. You're using too many tricks. Can we stop with all the roundabout ways and be sincere? Haven't you heard that sincerity is the ultimate weapon?"

"Whose side are you on?"

"Of course I'm on your side! Did you think I was a champion fan? I'll support whoever wins."

More than anything else, Tachibana Rin was concerned about the misunderstanding between herself and Tazaki Tooru.

When we meet later, how should I face him?

Sigh, I should find an opportunity to be honest with him.

Rin Tachibana felt uneasy if Touma Tazaki misunderstood that she liked him.

Rin Tachibana is a straightforward person, somewhat similar to Toru Tazaki in this respect.

Even if she does develop feelings for him in the future, she doesn't want the relationship to begin with a misunderstanding.

No, no, no!

Your sister Rin wouldn't fall for anyone so easily!

Unless he falls for it first, then your sister Rin might have the mercy to consider it.

Hmm! I'll think about it seriously!

……

……

Shortly after, Mika Kohinata returned to the hotel where the others were staying.

Seeing that Hina Aoki and Rin Tachibana had changed their clothes, he made a rather envious remark to the two young and beautiful female voice actresses.

It's true that I envy their natural beauty, and it's also true that I praise them.

Mika Kohinata is that kind of girl.

In contrast, Tachibana Rin's emotions are readily apparent; she is not good at hiding them.