Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

Rin Tachibana wasn't sure if Toru Tazaki was trying to comfort her, but she found it unbelievable.

I can't understand why he can always maintain such a calm and composed demeanor, as if nothing in this world can touch his heartstrings.

At the same time, I genuinely felt that my own mood was always fluctuating and I was easily angered, which made me very different from him.

It remained silent and rinsed for another ten minutes or so.

During this time, Tachibana Rin would occasionally steal glances at his profile, listening to the mechanical engine that had been roaring deep inside her for half a day. With each turn of the engine, her feelings became more complicated.

So much so that she couldn't help but think about it.

Is a girl as annoying as her, someone almost no one wants to be friends with, really worth him protecting like this?

They were even willing to risk their own lives.

Even if Tachibana Rin thought about it for a whole day and night, she probably still wouldn't be able to figure it out.

The only thing that can be confirmed is...

Aside from guilt and self-blame, she also felt a secret sense of joy.

She knew these were wrong thoughts, but she couldn't control herself. She felt that having such thoughts made her a despicable girl.

But she just couldn't control herself; she was powerless to do so.

Upon entering the living room, Aoki Hina was sitting on the sofa, rummaging through the medicine box, turning the bottles and jars over and over, her expression anxious and earnest as she read the instructions.

"I don't have any ointment for burns, I'll go out and buy some."

After saying that, Hina Aoki picked up her wallet and prepared to run out.

"I'll go."

Rin Tachibana spoke at this moment.

This accident was caused by her, so why should we trouble Aoki Hina?

However, Hina Aoki said without any mercy, "With your muddle-headed appearance, you might not even know how to buy medicine properly. I'll go instead."

These words sounded somewhat harsh to Tachibana Rin, but she found it difficult to refute them.

Seeing this, Tazaki Toru sighed and said, "You guys are exaggerating. It's much better after rinsing it with water. Just put on a band-aid."

"no!"

"no!"

The two girls spoke in unison.

Tazaki Toru surrendered, shrugging his shoulders.

In the end, it was Aoki Hina who insisted on leaving.

Rin Tachibana could only stand silently in place, watching Hina Aoki leave.

Tazaki Toru sat down on the sofa, a burning pain shooting through his arm, forcing him to let it hang limply in the air.

Seeing this, Tachibana Rin became even more certain that he was putting on a brave face, and that his feigned ease was all to ease her burden.

The girl slowly walked towards Tazaki Toru, squatted down in front of him, picked up the first-aid kit next to her, and took out a box of band-aids.

Give me your hand.

Tazaki Toru looked down at the girl in front of him, hummed in agreement, and obediently offered her his hand.

She tore off a band-aid and carefully applied it to the wound on Tazaki Toru's body where the shards had cut her.

My gaze shifted slightly upwards, and I noticed that the skin on my forearm was slightly red and swollen. The only saving grace was that no blisters had formed, so it wasn't too serious.

Even so, it was enough to make Tachibana Rin feel heartbroken, and she was on the verge of tears.

He clenched Tazaki Toru's fingers tightly in his hands, holding them firmly in his palms, unwilling to let go.

At that moment, for some reason, Toru Tazaki chuckled softly.

Rin Tachibana slowly raised her head, her eyes filled with moisture, and looked at Toru Tazaki with a puzzled expression.

How can this man still laugh at a time like this?

Could it be that I look really ugly when I cry?

"why are you laughing?"

Tazaki Toru shook his head slightly: "It's nothing, it's just that this scene reminds me of when I went to Minamiboso before the New Year, and I treated Tachibana-san's foot wound in the same way."

Rin Tachibana remained silent.

After a long pause, she slowly said:

"I know I'm always causing you trouble, and you must be extremely annoyed by now."

"How dare you, Miss Tachibana, defend me on my behalf? When did I ever say such a thing?"

"So... you're really not angry with me at all?"

Tazaki Toru pondered for a long time, then looked at the girl's beautiful face, which was filled with trepidation, and said:

"I wouldn't say I'm angry, but I am dissatisfied."

really.

He has a problem with himself.

There's nothing we can do about it.

"……sorry."

Rin Tachibana lowered her head and managed to squeeze out words of apology.

No one will unconditionally indulge her willfulness forever; even her own family will be very strict with her at times.

Not to mention the man in front of her.

Rather, it's a wonder he's managed to endure until today.

Among all the people Rin Tachibana has met, he is already quite formidable.

"Please don't misunderstand, when Miss Tachibana throws a tantrum, although it's quite troublesome, it's also quite interesting and cute."

"What I'm dissatisfied with is that even when fooling around, one should be mindful of the occasion and one's own safety."

"Wouldn't it be a pity if you fell headfirst, or hit your eyes, or cut your face?"

"pity?"

"It's a pity that those fans who will support you in the future will not be able to see the most authentic Tachibana-san."

He's saying those things again.

He's clearly not the kind of man who's good at sweet talk, so why is he treating her like this tonight?

It was as if he wouldn't be satisfied until he had completely fooled her and made her willingly hand over the entire Kubo family as her dowry.

The answer is both simple and profound.

It's so simple that any girl could understand it, yet so profound that only someone with a deep understanding of him could truly comprehend it.

It was simply because Tazaki Toru didn't want to see her sad or cry.

343. Tazaki-kun, will you choose me or Rin-chan?

Listening to Toru Tazaki's words, Tachibana Rin.

She subconsciously started fiddling with her fingers, only to realize later that she was fiddling with Tazaki Toru's fingers.

But Toru Tazaki didn't stop her, and even though she noticed, she didn't let go of Toru Tazaki's fingers, gently scraping his neatly trimmed nails.

"Hey, Tazaki."

"Ok?"

"Tazaki..."

"I'm listening."

"Will you... will you always be this gentle with me?"

“If Ms. Tachibana thinks this is what gentleness is, then I will.”

Tazaki Toru's unwavering answer seemed to completely dispel the girl's anxiety and unease.

She gripped Tazaki Toru's hand even tighter, unsure whether to smile or burst into tears.

Two completely different feelings intertwined in her chest, causing the girl to squeeze out a low murmur that was both crying and laughing:

"Aren't you afraid that I won't be able to leave you, and that I'll haunt you like a ghost for the rest of my life?"

Upon hearing this, Tazaki Toru smiled casually.

Rin Tachibana couldn't figure out the meaning behind that smile.

"Miss Tachibana, you always talk about your whole life."

"Because I can only think about my whole life, and once I've made a decision, I naturally want to see it through to the end."

Tazaki Toru thought that these young girls lacked experience.

When they encounter something unforgettable, they become certain that this experience will accompany them throughout their lives.

“Life is like a train heading towards its destination,” Tazaki Toru suddenly said.

"People come and go, and even if they meet on the same train, no matter who it is, they will eventually get off along the way."

"When Miss Tachibana encounters a beautiful scene that moves you in the future, she will happily get off the train and leave. She won't be thinking about such an absurd thing as entangled with me for the rest of her life."

"As for me, rather than worrying about the separation in the future, I would rather cherish the time I spend with you along the way."

"So that when we get off the bus and part ways, we won't feel regret and think about what we should have done."

Miss Tachibana looked completely bewildered, leaving Toru Tazaki speechless.

Clearly, she didn't understand.

"But it seems that this same logic does not apply to Miss Tachibana."

Rin Tachibana tilted her head in confusion.