Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

"In our world, those with rich inner lives and delicate emotions always have to endure more trials."

Tazaki Toru thought, perhaps that's really the case.

If he could be more heartless and indifferent, he probably wouldn't be so confused now.

But Toru Tazaki doesn't want to become that kind of person.

He slowly raised his eyes, looked at the girl in front of him, and his gaze unconsciously moved to her delicate ears.

These cat ears were truly magical; they listened to his troubles and offered him guidance.

"Thank you."

"Have you made up your mind yet?"

"Perhaps I have already made up my mind, but until now, I have never expressed my feelings to others, I have just restrained myself."

"So I'm really happy with what Ms. Aoki said to me."

"Thank you, Miss Aoki."

269. Tou-kun, I'll give you anything you want.

One evening in mid-February.

Tazaki Toru was sitting in the sound room of the recording studio. Today's band practice had ended, and he was chatting with Mr. Fujita.

"Tazaki-kun, how's that thing I told you about last time?"

Tazaki Toru thought for a moment and replied, "I don't have any good ideas for the song in that project yet."

Mr. Fujita nodded, showing no dissatisfaction with the answer.

In their line of work, it's common for them to go months without writing a single satisfactory song.

Mr. Fujita had always been aware of Toru Tazaki's abilities and had great confidence in him.

Tazaki Toru has long passed the period when people had expectations of him and felt pressure or tension. The reason he hasn't been able to write now is because he hasn't had any inspiration lately.

“Okay, there’s no rush. Just treat it as a part-time job. Even if you can only write one song, it’s not a big deal. They’ve found a lot of composers, so you don’t need to feel pressured.”

"I understand, thank you, Mr. Fujita."

Even so, it was a hard-won job, and Tazaki Toru wanted to do his best to seize the opportunity.

But right now, more important than composing and writing songs, Toru Tazaki has something else he wants to accomplish.

"I will be going out of town soon. If you need any instructions from Mr. Fujita in the next couple of days, please feel free to let me know."

"Oh my? Could it be that you're going on a trip with your girlfriend?"

Tazaki Toru was taken aback by what he heard, and couldn't help but say, "Mr. Fujita, please don't make fun of me."

"This is no joke, it's nothing out of the ordinary."

Tazaki Toru was speechless abruptly, but upon reflection, it seemed to be true.

A young, handsome, and talented man like Toru Tazaki.

It wouldn't be surprising if he were dating two or three women at the same time.

Anyway, he writes rock music, so it makes sense, right?

Tazaki Toru shook his head slightly: "I just plan to visit an old friend."

"Okay, fine. Anyway, there's nothing particularly busy you need to do lately, and the band practice is on track."

"It's just that I noticed they weren't as enthusiastic about practicing when you weren't around, hahaha."

Tazaki Toru didn't know whether Mr. Fujita's last words were a joke or something he truly believed.

After leaving the recording studio, Toru Tazaki walked alone on his way to the train, his mind filled with many thoughts.

As he once told Mika Kohinata, there was a place he wanted to go to, but dared not go to alone.

This matter had been buried deep in his heart ever since he came into this world.

Until a certain special milestone arrives as scheduled.

next week.

It is the first anniversary of the death of the director of the orphanage who once took in and raised Toru Tazaki.

I once waited all night at the Hachiko statue, but my family never came to take me home.

His soul had long since vanished in this city, perhaps returning to the embrace of that old man, where it found a happy ending in a place unseen by Tazaki Toru.

This idea seems naive, but thinking about it this way makes Toru Tazaki feel a little warmer, and he is willing to believe in this ending.

Now, with a new identity, Toru Tazaki is gradually finding a sense of belonging in this city.

I want to offer a bouquet of flowers.

As Hina Aoki said, those who make music are, at their core, sensitive people.

Inherit his body, his name, and everything about him.

Tazaki Toru is unable to remain indifferent to matters that don't concern him.

Even if this past doesn't belong to him, when he becomes Tazaki Toru, it becomes a knot in his heart that he can never get around.

When Tazaki Toru first arrived, he was penniless and barely able to take care of himself, but he began to have increasingly deeper interactions with the people around him.

He found himself having fully accepted this identity.

Tazaki Toru will not choose to run away.

Whether positive or negative, this is a unique part of Toru Tazaki's story.

Then he would accept it calmly and respond with a smile.

This is the true nature of Toru Tazaki.

Perhaps, only when he accepts this past.

He is the real, complete Toru Tazaki.

……

……

8 PM.

After taking a shower, Tazaki Toru returned to his bedroom and dialed the phone number of a certain girl.

"Hey, Tou-kun, why are you calling me all of a sudden? Is something wrong?"

"Sorry, are you still working part-time? I'll call back later."

"It's okay, I just finished my work."

"I see."

On the other end of the phone, Mika Kohinata's voice was exceptionally pleasant and melodious.

"Meijia, it seems the band is taking a break this weekend. Do you have any other part-time jobs?"

"Eh?"

Tazaki Toru never inquired about Kohinata Mika's schedule, so this direct question surprised her greatly.

After thinking for a moment, Mika Kohinata softly replied:

"Hmm... I do have part-time jobs, but if I let you know in advance, I think it shouldn't be difficult to switch shifts. What's up?"

"I want to... take you somewhere."

Tazaki Toru's voice paused slightly, but once he spoke, it came out more easily than he had imagined.

This is a strange reaction that only occurs when facing Mika Kohinata.

"Huh? Me?"

"Ah."

"No problem."

"It will be very far."

Tazaki Toru said.

The girl's light laughter reached my ears.

"As long as I'm by Tou-kun's side, I'm willing to go no matter how far."

Upon hearing this, Tazaki Toru was momentarily stunned. Before he could react, the girl's voice rang out again.

"I mean! No matter how far away it is, Toru-kun will definitely bring me back safely!"

"Of course."

"Hehehe~~"

Mika Kohinata let out a silly, goofy laugh.

"Then distance doesn't matter."

Is it really possible?

"Why not? Are you trying to sell me?"

"I could never do something so wasteful."

"Seriously, this makes me so embarrassed!"

"Oh! What do I need to prepare?"

"Prepare some supplies and clothes for the night."

"Huh? Spending...spending the night?!"

Mika Kohinata thought it would be a day trip at most, but she didn't expect it to require an overnight stay.

"Hmm, do you remember... the places I mentioned before that I was afraid to go alone?"

"Well……"