Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

"I'd rather hear the blunt truth than a pretty lie."

"Hey, Tazaki, you wouldn't lie to me, would you?"

"I do not believe that I have ever uttered a single falsehood to Ms. Tachibana."

The girl smiled sweetly and contentedly.

"I know, of course I know."

"With your mediocre lying skills, you can't fool my eyes."

I don't know what she's so proud of.

Perhaps he was simply using this smug expression to conceal the true meaning behind his smile.

Only in this way can Tachibana Rin unabashedly reveal her heartfelt joy without him noticing.

Tazaki Toru gently pressed the piano keys, playing a melody that the girl had never heard before, unfamiliar yet incredibly heartwarming.

Tonight, she was truly a completely different person from usual.

She sat obediently beside Toru Tazaki, neither shouting nor causing any trouble.

Tazaki Toru played quietly, and Tachibana Rin listened quietly.

For a fleeting moment, it seemed as if the air in the music room was enveloped and assimilated by the music, inhaled by them, and exhaled with the exact same timbre.

Music is truly an incredible thing; even without any dialogue, there is no awkwardness in the existing atmosphere.

Thus, Tachibana Rin became even more convinced of her belief.

She didn't know whether this was a good thing or a bad thing.

If this man causes her relationship with Hina Aoki to fall apart, that is something Rin Tachibana absolutely cannot accept.

If that day ever comes, Tachibana Rin will definitely step aside and become an observer unrelated to him, staying by their side as always.

Before that day arrives, let me indulge in a little indulgence...

It's okay, isn't it?

When Tazaki Toru's fingers stopped, the sound ceased softly, and he looked at the wall clock.

The girl beside him kept her eyes closed, as if she was still immersed in his music.

"It's getting late, Miss Tachibana, you should get some rest."

"I want to hear you play the piano, just one more song, and I'll be like an obedient pet, sleeping peacefully and never bothering you again."

Tazaki gave a helpless chuckle and continued pressing the piano keys, feeling only in his heart.

Miss Tachibana seems especially lovely tonight.

303. Tsk! Yang Jie's return couldn't have been more at a worse time!

The next day.

Rin Tachibana is resting at home due to illness.

In the morning, Tazaki Toru took her temperature again, and the fever had subsided.

Although there was band practice today, Tazaki Tooru didn't plan to go out because he was worried about leaving Tachibana Rin home alone.

At noon, Toru Tazaki received a phone call from Mr. Fujita.

As the two bands gradually got on track, they naturally needed to release CDs to debut in mainstream media.

Given the instrumental skills of these female voice actresses, although the words may be a bit unpleasant, they are ultimately not considered refined, and there is no need to hide that.

The same applies to the other live bands in the project; the instruments on the officially released CDs were all recorded by professional musicians.

The same applies to MyGO. Professional musicians are already practicing the songs, and then Ms. Yang, the lead singer, will join them.

The only difference is the band Ave Mujica.

It was decided long ago that the keyboard part of the songs Ave Mujica will release in the future will be played by the composer, Toru Tazaki.

Mr. Fujita came to talk to him about this matter, and later arranged for Tazaki Toru to meet with other musician teachers.

From Tazaki Toru's perspective, after all, it was a song he composed himself, and when it comes to playing the piano, Tazaki Toru is actually a somewhat arrogant man.

Furthermore, participating in the recording itself can bring Tazaki Toru additional income.

It's a job with almost no downsides.

Around noon, Tazaki Toru went upstairs to check on Tachibana Rin's condition.

She looked much more energetic today, and was currently sitting in front of her computer, wearing a thick coat and browsing shopping websites.

"Miss Tachibana, would you like me to bring lunch up?"

"Hmm...it's okay, I'll just go downstairs to eat."

"Not forcing me?"

"You really think I'm weak and frail? If I punched you right now, you'd be begging for mercy in pain."

Tazaki Toru smiled faintly, and seeing that the girl was particularly energetic, he did not continue to try to stop her.

As they went downstairs together, Tachibana Rin sat down at the dining table and, looking at the dishes Tazaki Toru had prepared, couldn't help but say:

"Tazaki, I feel like your cooking is getting more and more amazing?"

Seeing Tachibana Rin's generous praise, Tazaki Tooru couldn't help but ask, "Is that a compliment?"

"Tch! I won't beat around the bush. When I praise you, you just need to honestly admit it."

"Thank you for your kind words."

"If you can't write songs in the future, neither of us will be able to make a name for ourselves in Tokyo."

"Why don't you come back to Osaka with me and open a diner? Rin will invest in you, and who knows, it might make more money than writing songs."

Upon hearing this, Tazaki Toru chuckled, "You've even prepared a backup plan for me."

"That's right, it's about being prepared for a rainy day." Tachibana Rin was quite pleased with herself.

Tazaki Toru chuckled lightly, "If that day ever comes, then perhaps I should start trying to please you right now and do more things to win your favor, so that Ms. Tachibana won't change her mind and withdraw her investment in the future."

Rin Tachibana was amused and giggled, raising her head proudly as she looked at Toru Tazaki with sparkling eyes.

"Not bad, you're quick to understand. If you ever make me angry again, you'll be in for a world of hurt."

Tazaki Toru found it amusing and shook his head helplessly: "Alright, let's eat quickly, and then go take a nap this afternoon."

"Sleeping again? I'm sleeping like a log."

"So, what does Miss Tachibana want to do?"

"...I want to play the piano."

"No."

Rin Tachibana pouted, "What?! You just said you were going to please me, how come you changed your mind in the blink of an eye?"

Tazaki Toru suddenly reached out and touched Tachibana Rin's forehead; it wasn't hot.

Rin Tachibana sat motionless, letting the man in front of her haphazardly fiddle with her bangs, though she couldn't help but feel annoyed.

A girl's bangs are more important than her life; how could she be so carelessly messed with like that?

Despite this, Tachibana Rin was unusually well-behaved at the moment, showing no intention of protesting at all.

Just then, the sound of a door opening came from the entrance hall, followed by a series of hurried and chaotic footsteps.

"Rin-chan! How are you?"

As Aoki Hina jogged into the house, she saw Tazaki Toru reach out and touch Tachibana Rin, feeling her body temperature.

She didn't even bother to wear slippers; her toes, only covered by white socks, instinctively curled up and gripped the ground.

Rin Tachibana turned around and looked back: "Huh? Hina, you're back. Didn't you have practice this afternoon?"

Aoki Hina was slightly dazed. After regaining her senses, she hesitated and glanced back and forth between Tazaki Toru and Tachibana Rin.

Tazaki Toru remained calm, while Tachibana Rin looked at her with slight surprise, her face showing a slightly sickly pallor.

Hina Aoki walked over and stared at Rin Tachibana's face, looking her up and down.

"Of course I came back specifically to check on you because I was worried about you."

First, he touched Tachibana Rin's forehead. The fever seemed to have really gone down, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

He then tidied her bangs, which had been ruffled by Tazaki Toru, and glanced at the steaming food on the table.

"You have a good appetite. I was worried for nothing."

"We have a great chef at home, we can't let him go to waste, can we?"

Aoki Hina was speechless upon hearing this. She looked at Tazaki Toru and her tone immediately softened: "I'm sorry, Tazaki-kun, I'm leaving Rin-chan to you to look after by yourself."

“It’s alright, Miss Aoki, have you eaten? There’s still food in the pot,” Tazaki Toru asked.

Hina Aoki hurriedly waved her hand, as if afraid of causing trouble for Toru Tazaki: "No, I just came back to see Rin-chan, and I have to rush back to the recording studio right away."

"Hina, you like me way too much."

Aoki Hina pinched Tachibana Rin's cheek in annoyance, but then, remembering that the other was still sick, she subconsciously reduced the pressure of her pinch.

"Since you know, don't make me worry. Also, stop ordering Tazaki around and causing him trouble."

"I didn't cause him any trouble, you can ask me if you don't believe me."

Tazaki Toru slightly raised the corners of his mouth: "Hmm, it's not too troublesome."

Rin Tachibana was very proud: "Look."

Since Tazaki Toru had said so, Aoki Hina had no choice but to give up, though she felt a strange, inexplicable unease in her heart.

"Well... I'll be back as soon as possible today, Rin-chan, you should get some rest."

"I know, I know, you're such a worrywart. Hurry up and go to the recording studio. You always come back when people are hungry."

Hina Aoki raised her face, looking at Toru Tazaki with a hesitant expression.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of things at home and make sure Ms. Tachibana gets some rest."