"But I can assure you of something else."

"What is it?"

"I would never do anything to make you sad or upset."

Even if one day I make you cry.

"I think it must be because of something that brings you joy."

"Who told you, Miss Hinata... to be such a crybaby, always shedding tears whether you're happy or sad?"

"The only thing I can do is let your tears fall because of joy."

"Just like...now."

Tazaki Toru slowly extended his finger and gently touched the corner of the girl's eye.

he thinks.

The girl's slightly warm tears at this moment were probably not from sadness or grief.

"Tou-kun, you always say things that make me want to act cute towards you."

280. Sisters will always betray each other, no matter what kind of sisters they are. (Seeking monthly votes)

Ever since he met Mika Kohinata, he remembered her as someone who would cry at the drop of a hat.

Whether it's something sad or something happy.

It's as if she only has one switch controlling her emotions, which ultimately leads to the fixed outcome of crying.

However, Toru Tazaki could genuinely sense the emotions emanating from the girl through her.

For example, right now, she's started sniffling again, and her eyes are brimming with tears.

But Toru Tazaki could understand that she wasn't sad or upset.

As Toru Tazaki said, he was just an ordinary person who could lie, change the subject, and had secrets he couldn't tell others.

Similarly, when interacting with others, he always tries his best to communicate with them sincerely.

Despite her seemingly simple-minded appearance, Mika Kohinata is a girl with delicate and sensitive emotions.

Tazaki Toru understood this better than anyone else.

And he understood this in his heart as well.

Their interactions and conversations seemed to have unknowingly gone beyond the scope of ordinary opposite-sex friendships.

But whether it's Toru Tazaki or Mika Kohinata.

Neither of them felt uncomfortable about this unusual conversation, nor did they have any thoughts of backing down.

They let it grow unchecked, like weeds growing wildly.

Unspoken yet irresistible, they provided these young grasses with ample water and sunlight.

Until the day that this feeling grew into a dense jungle that they could no longer ignore.

……

……

After a long while, Tazaki Toru told the girl to get some rest, and after saying goodnight to each other, he returned to his room.

Back in her room, Tazaki Toru sat down and fell into a daze. A slight warmth lingered on her shoulder, and she could almost smell the scent of her body wash.

Tazaki Toru struggled to articulate what kind of feeling this was.

To date, many female voice actresses have leaned on his shoulder.

Tazaki Toru always remained calm, acting as a good friend, listening to their troubles, or providing them with a supportive presence.

But no one else could evoke such a unique feeling in him.

In essence, it wasn't that Mika Kohinata relied on Toru Tazaki unilaterally.

When facing other girls, Toru Tazaki is like a reassuring rock, selflessly giving and never asking for anything in return.

What makes their relationship special is that Toru Tazaki has something to ask of Mika Kohinata.

I long for her youthful vigor, I long for her simplicity and courage.

I desire all the wonderful qualities she possesses.

Coincidentally, she was willing to give it.

After taking a shower, Tazaki Toru dried his hair, looked at himself in the mirror for a while, gently picked up a strand of his fine black hair, and thought that he really should pick some time to get it cut shorter.

Just then, the phone lying on the bed started to vibrate slowly.

When I went over to take a look, the name on the caller ID was no surprise.

Tazaki Toru even suspected that he had gained superpowers, and was able to actively detect the signs that the female voice actress was about to start rambling.

The call was connected.

"Hello, Ms. Tachibana, good evening."

However, the sharp female voice that I had imagined did not come from the phone.

Instead, it was another, very familiar voice.

"Hey! Good evening, Tazaki-kun!"

"Good evening, Ms. Kubo. It's been a long time. How have you been?"

The voice belonged to Tachibana Rin's older sister, Kubo Miyu.

Judging from this situation, Tachibana Rin should have already returned to her hometown in Osaka.

Although Tazaki Toru and Kubo Miyu's time together was short, it was clear that the two sisters had a very good relationship.

With her around, it's likely that Tachibana Rin won't encounter anything too terrible.

In short, being able to reconcile with family members is ultimately a happy thing.

People like Toru Tazaki have long lost the chance to reconcile with their past families. Fortunately, Toru Tazaki is not someone who dwells on the past.

"It's so-so, nothing special," Kubo Miyu replied casually.

Where is Miss Tachibana?

"I'm still getting scolded, so I'm calling you to give you a live broadcast."

"How's it going? Can you hear me? Should I move closer?"

Kubo Miyu took the phone away from her ear, and a noisy conversation came through the receiver. She couldn't make out the content at all, but she could roughly hear Tachibana Rin shouting.

Tazaki Toru was at a loss for words, unsure of how to react in this situation to be considered the correct response.

If Tachibana Rin found out, he would most likely be in trouble again.

"Hey, did you hear me?"

"Ms. Kubo, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

“What’s wrong with that? She ran out to fool around with men without saying a word during the New Year. It’s already a miracle that my parents didn’t beat her up.”

"Um, may I ask what kind of 'man' Ms. Kubo is referring to..."

"What? You're not a man?"

It really was me.

Tazaki Toru sighed inwardly.

"Hey! I heard from Mingyou that you went on a trip during the Chinese New Year. That's great!"

"While that's true, I have a feeling that Ms. Kubo's words were implied, and Ms. Aoki was also traveling with them."

"I get it, I get it, it's a threesome."

Did she really understand?

Tazaki Toru didn't dare to ask any further questions, fearing he might hear something inappropriate from this older woman.

"You've really had a tough time these past few days. My sister is quite a nuisance, isn't she?"

"It was alright, it was a pretty pleasant trip."

"Tsk! I didn't realize you had the potential to be a submissive."

Tazaki Toru chuckled twice, but still didn't reply.

Whether you deny it or admit it, you will inevitably steer the conversation in a biased direction.

Tazaki Toru figured out Kubo-nee's conversational routine and didn't fall for it.

"Alright, I'm not kidding you. I was just worried that you'd be concerned if she didn't contact you for a long time, so I called to let you know."

"You're still worried?"

"Alright, alright, I see her phone is full of your photos. Are you still going to pretend to be a stranger to me?"

photo?

Tazaki Toru was completely bewildered upon hearing this.

"Sigh... but she's already been scolded for a long time, and this time she's really made my parents angry."

“It’s been almost two hours, it’s about time for me to step in and save the day. Don’t hang up yet, I’ll just say someone called looking for her and I’ll get her out.”

"Miss Kubo, what a wonderful older sister she is," Toru Tazaki couldn't help but exclaim.

"Hehe, keep it low-key, keep it low-key."

The phone call was intermittent for a while, with some static. After a while, Tachibana Rin's exhausted voice came through the receiver.

"Hey, Tazaki... did you need something from me?"

"Miss Tachibana, are you alright?"

"Good my ass, it's not good at all!"

"They scolded me for two whole hours! How could they be so good at yelling at me?!"

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