Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

Inside the taxi.

Tazaki Toru sat in the passenger seat, Kobayashi Koko sat in the back, and Himiya Hina fell asleep with her head resting on Kobayashi Koko's shoulder.

Whether it was due to excessive alcohol consumption or because Kobayashi Koko's shoulder made her feel particularly at ease, Ms. Hitomi slept very comfortably.

The soft, even breathing sounded like someone counting sheep in my ear; with each count, a sense of languid weariness crept in.

Because she was worried, Mika Kohinata sent a message to inquire about the situation. Toru Tazaki told her that he would safely take Hinami Hina home and that she didn't need to worry.

Yang Gongfei slept soundly, fortunately, Xiao Linguzi had been to her house before and knew her address.

Otherwise, we'll probably have to find a way to wake him up and cause him a lot of trouble.

"Tazaki-sensei, I'm so sorry about today."

Suddenly, Kobayashi Koko spoke up.

She thought today would be just an ordinary birthday party, but she couldn't understand why Hina and Hina were so excited, each of them displaying signs of being an alcoholic.

When Kobayashi Koko came of age, she went to a French restaurant with her parents and brother and drank alcohol for the first time.

He was also completely drunk that day and lost some of his memory, only remembering being severely lectured by his brother.

From then on, Kobayashi Koko felt that she shouldn't drink too much alcohol, fearing that she might do something shameful while drunk.

“It’s alright, I’m not good at handling those kinds of situations anyway, so I’ll skip the excuse for leaving,” Tazaki Toru said.

Kobayashi Koko didn't have much contact with Tazaki Toru and was unaware of his usual honesty, so she took it as Tazaki Toru's gentle words.

"Miss Kobayashi, how's it going with the band lately?"

"Hmm, it went quite smoothly."

"Everyone is putting in a lot of effort in rehearsals, and Teacher Mika also said that my level has improved recently."

"I'm sorry, but every time I come to watch your rehearsals, I can't offer you any useful help."

"Please don't say that. We are all very happy that Mr. Tazaki still thinks about MyGO."

"That's good."

The two chatted casually.

Looking back, among the members of MyGO, Toru Tazaki had the least interaction with Koko Kobayashi. This was not because Toru Tazaki had any prejudice against her, or because Koko Kobayashi had done something to upset him.

Ultimately, there are two reasons.

Kobayashi Koko is very serious and self-disciplined in her work, and rarely makes mistakes. She almost never needs anyone to guide her.

Secondly, Toru Tazaki is not very good at playing the drums and cannot provide her with technical guidance.

Even though Toru Tazaki is often mistaken for a jack-of-all-trades, he does have things he is good at and things he is not good at.

Professional matters should be taught by professionals.

"Although I cannot provide Ms. Kobayashi with technical assistance, she can ask me anytime if she has any questions about the rhythm of the piece."

The car was dimly lit, and Kobayashi Koko couldn't see Tazaki Toru's expression, but she could tell from his tone that he was sincere.

"Tazaki-sensei is such an amazing person."

She suddenly said this.

"Among the composers I know, there are almost none like Mr. Tazaki."

"Someone like me?"

"That's right. You see, after composers finish writing a song, they only care about how to distribute royalties later. They don't personally handle the singers or artists."

"It's extremely rare to find someone like Mr. Tazaki who is also responsible for after-sales service."

Tazaki Toru found Kobayashi Koko's statement quite novel.

"Since the project team has entrusted me with all the composing matters, I naturally want to do my best in the job."

"Furthermore, I am also very much looking forward to your performances on stage in the future."

"Not as the composer of MyGO, but just as an ordinary viewer."

Kobayashi Koko couldn't help but show a slightly surprised expression.

Perhaps it's because Tazaki Toru usually doesn't talk much, and all his conversations revolve around work and practice.

Therefore, Tazaki Toru's words at this moment differed slightly from the image she held in her mind.

"Um... I can't eat anymore."

Miss Yang, who was leaning on Kobayashi Koko's shoulder, suddenly smacked her lips and murmured incoherently without warning.

This caused Kobayashi Koko and Tazaki Toru to chuckle simultaneously.

As sleep-talking, this statement is indeed old-fashioned and lacks originality, but it fits perfectly when applied to Miss Yang.

Kobayashi Koko silently gazed out the window.

Neon lights shimmer in the city.

Like the other members, she also hopes that one day, she can also catch a glimpse of this neon light from below the stage.

……

……

When the taxi arrived, Tazaki Toru paid the fare.

After his unexpected overnight stay with Ms. Sonoda, Tazaki Toru has learned his lesson and now keeps a bank card and a certain amount of cash in his wallet.

People should always learn from setbacks.

I wonder what kind of expression Miss Yang will have when she wakes up tomorrow and sees the fare bill.

Given her current status, taking a taxi home in the capital is still too extravagant for her.

Together with Kobayashi Koko, they managed to get Ms. Hitomiya out of the back seat of the taxi.

She lived in an unremarkable apartment building. Kobayashi Koko had been there a few times before and knew the way well, entering the elevator and pressing the floor button.

After exiting the elevator and arriving at a room, Kobayashi Koko raised her face and said to Tazaki Toru, "Tazaki-sensei, could you please help Koyo? I need to look for her keys in her bag."

"Ah."

Kobayashi Koko loosened her grip, and Himiya Hina was clearly about to fall to the side, so Tazaki Toru had no choice but to support the girl's shoulders with both hands.

It's like arriving in the middle of the ocean on a yacht and finally managing to catch a smooth, soft, and constantly struggling dolphin. Keeping it firmly under control is no easy task.

"Little lamb, be good, okay? Don't move around, we're home~"

Kobayashi Koko spoke to her in a tone that was like a mother coaxing a child.

Miss Hitomi twisted her body a couple of times, her two slender arms limply hooking around Toru Tazaki's neck.

The girl's body went limp, and as her top rubbed against her skin, the hem of her top was lifted up, revealing a patch of snow-white belly.

Unfortunately, Tazaki Toru saw everything, and he could only awkwardly look away.

Kobayashi Koko was busy looking down and searching for her keys, oblivious to the scene around her.

Tazaki Toru really wanted to help the girl tidy her clothes, but that would inevitably involve touching Miss Hitomi's bare waist.

Therefore, he was quite at a loss at this moment, not knowing where to put his eyes and hands.

"Tazaki-sensei, hold on tight, the little lamb is about to fall over."

"……oh."

Hearing Kobayashi Koko's urging, Tazaki Toru subconsciously supported Himiya Hina's waist.

The girl's skin was smooth and hot; her fingers sank into her soft skin with ease, as if she were pressing her palm against a balloon filled with warm water.

Taking advantage of the moment, Tazaki Toru exerted a little force to adjust Miss Hitomi's posture, and the hem of her dress that had been lifted up was finally put back in place.

Just as Tazaki Toru breathed a slight sigh of relief and his gaze inadvertently drifted downwards, he met a pair of slit-like eyes.

The girl in front of him opened her eyes a crack, looking up at Toru Tazaki, her face still showing that sleepy look.

Just as Tazaki Toru was wondering what to say, Himegami Hina's hand, which was resting on Tazaki Toru's shoulder, slowly moved, and her slender, soft fingers unexpectedly poked Tazaki Toru's cheek.

It was as if Tazaki Toru was a watercolor bubble appearing in her dream, but no matter how she poked it, the "bubble" never broke.

The girl's cheeks remained unusually rosy, revealing a slight, innocent smile. Her eyes, which had been narrowed to slits, closed again with a sense of peace.

Whether she was drunk or sober, Tazaki Toru couldn't decide.

"Ah, found it."

Kobayashi Koko retrieved the key from Himegami Hinata's bag and opened the door.

After entering the house.

Kobayashi Koko, supporting the still unconscious Himegami Hinata, pointed to the door inside.

“The little lamb’s room is over there. Let’s help her to bed together.”

Tazaki Toru paused for a moment, then hesitated and said, "I'm a man, and I entered Miss Hitomi's room without her permission..."

"What time is it? Why are you still worrying about these things?"

Tazaki Toru thought it made sense, so he and Kobayashi Koko each helped Himiya Hina back into the house.

The girl's room was small, and it was filled with all kinds of plush toys.

After laying the girl down on the bed, Tazaki Toru straightened up. Although he knew it was impolite to observe a woman's room without permission, he still subconsciously glanced around.

"Little lamb, move a little."

Kobayashi Koko patted Yang Gongfei's buttocks and pushed her forcefully, causing her to turn over on the bed.

Tazaki Toru's gaze inadvertently swept over the desk beside him.

It was also a row of dazzling plush toys, and a lot of haphazardly piled-up girls' comics.

It's clear that Miss Yang really likes these things.

But immediately, Tazaki Toru's gaze fell on the acrylic photo frame on the table.

Generally speaking, these types of photo frames should contain one's own photos, or group photos with family or friends.

But what was clipped in that frame wasn't a photograph.