Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

He looked at Mika Kohinata, whose expression was complex and subtle, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Then she looked at Tachibana Rin and Aoki Hina.

One head hung low, the other clenched his fists, a scene resembling a bullying incident.

After Aoki Hina explained with a sullen face, Tazaki Toru couldn't help but show a helpless expression, both amused and exasperated.

"I just ate a full meal and then felt sleepy."

Don't you have your own room?

"Well, my legs are already weak..."

Rin Tachibana was still making a pathetic attempt to justify herself, her voice weak and feeble.

After being glared at fiercely by Aoki Hina, he dared not utter another sound and stopped talking back.

"I'm so sorry, Tazaki-kun, you're sick, and Rin-chan is still..."

Aoki Hina was worried that Tazaki Tooru would be angry, so she quickly pulled Tachibana Rin aside and apologized to him.

Tazaki Toru shook his head, then looked at Tachibana Rin, and seeing her timid, upright posture, said:

"Miss Tachibana, your foot injury hasn't healed yet, you can't sit like that."

Seeing that Tazaki Toru was not angry at all, but instead showed concern for Tachibana Rin's foot, Aoki Hina's gaze towards Tachibana Rin became even more profound.

That look sent chills down Tachibana Rin's spine, and she inwardly groaned.

Thinking to myself, Tazaki Toru, you really don't understand the atmosphere. If you scolded me a couple of times, she would probably calm down. Why are you even concerned about me?

Are you really afraid that your sister Rin isn't dying fast enough?!

However, Hina Aoki seemed genuinely angry this time, as she already felt that Toru Tazaki's illness was due to her.

Despite feeling guilty, Tachibana Rin remained unreliable, disturbing Tazaki Toru's rest.

If this worsens Tazaki Toru's discomfort, Aoki Hina will find it difficult to reconcile with herself.

Fortunately, Toru Tazaki usually pays attention to exercise, and after a good night's sleep, his head was no longer as painful as it had been in the morning.

Aoki Hina confirmed it several times before hesitantly putting her mind at ease.

"Tazaki-kun, you should rest a little longer. We'll come and call you again when it's time for dinner."

Tazaki Toru chuckled in response, glancing at Kohinata Mika.

When Kohinata Mika met his gaze, she looked away slowly as if startled, but then couldn't help stealing glances at him again.

No matter what was said to him or what was seen, I simply couldn't bring myself to hate him.

Mika Kohinata was once again convinced of this.

After the three female voice actresses left the room, Toru Tazaki stretched slightly and went to the bathroom to wash his face.

I noticed some light red marks on my jawline, probably from my sleeping position.

he thinks.

After this pointless farce, Tazaki Toru was completely wide awake. He shook his head slightly, and the headache he had felt that morning had disappeared.

After a moment's thought, he sat back down at his desk and picked up the mechanical pencil from the table.

……

……

at this time.

Inside the room of the two female voice actresses.

Rin Tachibana sat on the tatami mat, receiving a scrutinizing gaze from Hina Aoki.

Feeling guilty, uneasy, and anxious.

Such emotions filled Tachibana Rin's flat chest.

If these things could be converted into actual fat, then she would tolerate it.

Unfortunately, it cannot be changed.

"Rin-chan, I have something to ask you."

Rin Tachibana shuddered, her eyelids slightly lifted, and she felt the serious pressure emanating from Hina Aoki's petite body.

Oh no, Yang Jie is serious.

"Hina-chan, Rin-chan didn't do it on purpose."

Beside her, Mika Kohinata began to offer words of comfort.

Regardless of her opinion on the matter, she certainly didn't want to see the band members arguing.

"That's right. I didn't do it on purpose. Didn't I tell you that I get sleepy easily after eating a full meal? That's why I usually only eat gummy candies."

When people are desperate, they can lie without batting an eye, and Miss Tachibana seems to be no exception.

“I’m not like you guys, I have no interest in him.”

Upon hearing this, Mika Kohinata's face instantly turned red, and she became flustered.

How come even Rin-chan knows?

Aoki Hina remained unfazed, and lightly flicked Tachibana Rin's smooth forehead with her finger.

Rin Tachibana exclaimed, "Ouch!"

Not only did she get punched by the cat, but she also got flicked on the forehead. If she really did something malicious towards Tazaki Toru, then so be it.

But she didn't do anything! At most, she poked his face and took a few pictures.

We really suffered a huge loss today.

"That's not what I meant. I meant that Tazaki-kun is sick, so please control yourself and don't cause him any trouble."

Rin Tachibana covered her forehead, her lips slightly pursed.

"Honestly, it's one thing if she's not careful normally, but she's still restless even with her foot injured. Mika-chan should say something to her too."

"Eh?"

Mika Kohinata was a little confused. Was it related to me?

"You don't want an idiot like Rin-chan to steal Tazaki-kun away, do you?"

Mika Kohinata stammered, unable to speak.

Rin Tachibana, however, was somewhat displeased: "I'm your best friend, how could I do something like that! Ugh~~"

I got flicked on the forehead again.

"That's why I'm saying this to you."

"........."

Well, it really is true.

Faced with Aoki Hina's lecture, Tachibana Rin could only silently endure it.

But in my heart I thought...

If I can't beat you, Oshima Haruna, can't I at least beat Tazaki Toru?

Go ahead and bully me all you want!

I will make Tazaki Toru pay for this debt no matter what.

He made me happy!

snort!

256. Are you confident that you can dress me in the shrine maiden outfit?

After getting plenty of sleep, Toru Tazaki's body recovered completely.

Rin Tachibana's foot injury has improved considerably and no longer affects her walking.

Over the next two days, Toru Tazaki spent his days with several female voice actresses, led by Mika Kohinata, touring the land where she grew up.

The South House is really small, and it's cold outside in winter, so unlike the bustling summer season, there aren't any particularly eye-catching activities.

Therefore, after visiting several attractions, they spent the next two days sightseeing in Chiba, which inevitably reminded Tazaki Toru of his trip with Tachibana Rin in July of this year, making him sigh with a touch of nostalgia for the passing of time.

Generally speaking, Nanfang is a very slow-paced little village. It looks a bit desolate, but it's very pleasant to stay there.

At night, Tazaki Toru would always sit in the hotel, leaning over his desk, watching the view outside the window change from dusk to night.

Without the hustle and bustle of big cities, and able to hear the sound of waves with his eyes closed, Toru Tazaki doesn't reject this kind of life.

In addition to this relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, the deep tranquility of this unique rural area also inspired Toru Tazaki, who would sit at his desk every night to write songs.

Therefore, even without any major events, the trip was still quite interesting for Tazaki Toru.

The only thing that made him uncomfortable was the presence of the female voice actresses beside him.

Since arriving at the South House, he could clearly sense that the behavior of the three girls around him seemed to have undergone subtle changes.

If only one person did this, Tazaki Toru might think he was just overthinking it.

But as if by prior arrangement, the three of them all underwent some changes simultaneously, leaving him completely bewildered.

In this rather delicate atmosphere, the year came to a close.

On New Year's Eve, Tazaki Toru and others were invited to the Takagi family home.

Because they still needed to run the shrine, Mika Kohinata's parents had dinner early and then headed to the shrine.

In reality, the only people who shared this "New Year's Eve dinner" with Toru Tazaki and his group were Mika Kohinata's grandparents.

After a satisfying meal, as the clock struck midnight, the group went to the Takaya Shrine for a New Year's Eve prayer.

Although Minamiboso is remote and sparsely populated, during this time of year, the Takae Shrine, as the only shrine in Minamiboso, still attracts many people to worship and pray for good fortune in the new year.

Three female voice actresses stood in front of the shrine's offering box, tossed in coins, rang the bell, clapped their hands, and silently made wishes in their hearts.

Rin Tachibana secretly opened her eyes and glanced at the two female voice actresses beside her, both of whom had their eyes closed and looked devout.