Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

"Okay, I've finished all my work for today, that's fine."

"If I have time to cook Japanese food, I'll have even more time to cook."

After receiving replies from all the members, Mika Kohinata was momentarily stunned.

After a moment of surprise, she finally showed a delighted expression and nodded emphatically.

"Okay!"

Leaving the recording studio, on the first floor of the recording building, they encountered the four members of Mujica, excluding lead singer Ms. Sasaki, who had also finished practicing.

Ms. Sasaki also practices sumimi.

After a brief greeting, the MyGO members left and went straight to a family restaurant near the station.

Throughout the journey, Mika Kohinata was filled with joy, and she often felt envious of Mujica's interactions with her.

Actually, she also had stage play rehearsals in the evenings.

But she simply couldn't resist the invitation.

Mika Kohinata understood from the bottom of her heart that her dream was not just her own dream. To stand on that dream stage, it had to be all five of them.

It has to be MyGO.

However, the other members of the team, except for Tachibana Rin, are all very busy and rarely have time to get together.

Therefore, she cherishes this rare opportunity to spend time together.

Upon arriving at the family restaurant, as Mika Kohinata took the menu and pondered what to eat, the other girls exchanged knowing glances.

After a long while, when the waiter brought the food, Mika Kohinata couldn't help but show a slightly surprised expression.

Why did you order such a big cake?

This was the first time she had ever heard of a family restaurant serving such a large cake.

A chocolate bar, placed diagonally on the surface of the cake, has the words "Happy Birthday, Ms. Mika Kohinata" written in cream.

"That name sounds so familiar," she thought.

"Happy birthday, Mika-chan!" the MyGO members beside her said in unison.

"Eh?"

Ah… speaking of which…

Today is her birthday.

Has it already been another birthday?

Last year's birthday is still fresh in her memory, making it hard for her to feel the passage of time.

It turns out that a whole year has passed since that time.

Since meeting that person, her life has been so fulfilling that she has no time to think about such things.

She wanted to say thank you, but her slightly open mouth made it difficult to utter a sound.

Mika Kohinata once thought that perhaps MyGO... wasn't as united as she had hoped, but rather a band that was only superficially united.

Everyone was just gathered together for work, rehearsing together.

It was all her wishful thinking; she regarded this band as her dream and her place of belonging.

But in reality, it seems that this is not the case.

These girls are probably just too shy to say these things out loud.

"Thank you everyone, thank you so much."

"Ah... Little Sheep made Mika-chan cry."

"Huh? Me?"

Seeing that Himeko was flustered and at a loss, Mika Kohinata immediately burst into laughter through her tears, wiping them away as she waved her hand:

"I'm fine."

Unbelievable.

She was focused on becoming Nagasaki Motoyo and didn't want to think about those other random thoughts.

But for some reason, at this moment, I suddenly really want to see him.

Tou-kun, what are you doing right now?

321. A man and a woman alone late at night should do something, right?

There will also be a stage play reenacting tonight.

Although she was just a minor, peripheral character, every role that Mika Kohinata encountered in her career was a unique and precious experience.

For a brief moment, I forget my longing and immerse myself in the study of antiquity.

She still hasn't made a name for herself, continues to live in an old apartment, works multiple part-time jobs, and continues to receive notices of rejection from auditions.

I sometimes feel lost and melancholy in the quiet of the night.

Even so, today is the second birthday in this cold city of Tokyo that has made her feel warm.

But compared to a year ago, she has definitely gained something of immense value.

Stepping out of the station, I stood alone beside the original Gundam statue, a spring breeze carrying the scent of cherry blossoms wafting towards me.

Looking at this familiar street that she had walked countless times with Tazaki Toru, she felt an urge to see him again.

She silently dialed his number, only to hear the busy tone of the dial tone echoing in her ears.

I stood there, waiting for the electronic message that the phone was temporarily unavailable.

Disappointed, the girl hung up the phone and could only console herself that he had a lot of work to do and she shouldn't bother him with such things.

There is ample time.

I stopped at a convenience store, bought my favorite pineapple bun, and then walked alone toward my apartment.

The soles of the loafers made a familiar, unpleasant metallic creaking sound as they touched the stairs.

This apartment building has many problems, such as the metal staircase that makes strange noises every time you go upstairs, and the hallway lights that are just for show and never turn on.

After going upstairs, the girl took out her key, only to find a dark figure standing in front of her door.

The sudden appearance of this dark figure startled Mika Kohinata, who instinctively felt fear.

Could it be that they've caught a thief breaking into their home?

But apart from the rice and fruits sent from her hometown, what else in her home was worth committing a crime for?

Hearing the noise, the figure turned around and looked at her. Mika Kohinata took a step back in a panic.

Until tonight, when the moonlight shone on him, the girl could see his face clearly.

"Welcome back, Mika."

"Eh?"

The girl stood there, stunned, staring at that familiar, handsome face. For a moment, she didn't know what to say and subconsciously uttered his name.

"...Toru-kun?"

In the dim light, the man slowly walked over, the moonlight shining on him like a curtain slowly rising at just the right moment, revealing the handsome face hidden beneath.

Surprised, the girl stammered, "Tou-kun, why are you here?"

Tazaki Toru still wore that familiar, gentle smile, a smile that always stirred her heart, no matter how many times she saw it.

Especially when she appears abruptly without warning or any warning.

"I originally wanted to tell you this, but I don't know when I'll be able to finish my work. You know, once a composition meeting starts, it never ends, and I can't predict the exact time."

"If I just give you a random time and then break my promise, you'll feel disappointed. So I'll just let you know when we arrive."

Tazaki Toru took out his phone and waved it in front of Kohinata Mika.

"As a result, my phone ran out of battery."

"So, Toru-kun has been waiting for me here for a long time?"

"It's okay, I don't hate waiting."

What time is it now?

Because of the stage play, Mika Kohinata took the last train back.

"It's almost midnight, but there are no more trams running."

Tazaki Toru slowly exhaled and chuckled softly, "Thank goodness, I made it in time."

"Catch up?" The girl's eyes looked even more confused.

Tazaki Toru picked up the cake box in her hand.

Happy birthday, Ms. Kohinata Mika.

In Mika Kohinata's eyes, Toru Tazaki at this moment was like a little bear who had traveled thousands of miles across the forest to knock on the door of the little cabin in her heart.

The tranquil and gentle moonlight accentuated his handsome face.

But the girl knew that the reason her heart was beating so hard at that moment was not because of his face, which was good at pleasing girls.

Mika Kohinata lowered her head and hurriedly went to open the door.

"Really, Tou-kun, you're overthinking it. If you had just told me you were coming today, I would have put the key under the flowerpot."

"That would be terrible. If someone with bad intentions were to pick it up, I would be worried."

Hearing Tazaki Toru say this, Kohinata Mika blushed slightly again.

Upon entering the house, Mika Kohinata immediately invited Toru Tazaki to sit on the sofa, while she went to boil water in the electric kettle.

Tazaki Toru is used to drinking hot water, and Kohinata Mika, who once lived with Tazaki Toru for a period of time, knew this very well.

"Tou-kun, how's dinner?"

"I had already eaten when I arrived."