Do I really have a thing for female voice actors?

"Tou-kun, I hope you can see us girls clearly and distinguish what kind of people we are."

"Even if you think we have qualities that you like now, what if, as time goes by, you find out that we are not the kind of girls you imagined?"

Tazaki Toru was extremely surprised.

It's surprising that Mika Kohinata would say something like that.

Perhaps it was the idea that Kohinata Mika was a fool or an idiot that had taken root in his mind, which is why Tazaki Toru was speechless with surprise when she said those words.

He pondered for a long time.

"If that's the case, then I feel the same way, with the same worries in my heart."

"I worry that one day you will find that the real me is very different from what you imagined, and then you will distance yourself from me."

Even though they were exactly the same words, Kohinata Mika regretted it after Tazaki Toru said them.

She was certain of it.

Even if Tazaki Toru changes his personality in the future, or even if you discover another side of him that no one else knows.

She thought she would still fall in love with this person without hesitation.

From Tazaki Toru's perspective, the same logic might apply.

"I can't understand things that are too complicated, and none of us can predict what the future holds."

"I'm giving it my all just to live in the present. As for the future and what's to come, let tomorrow's me worry about that."

Mika Kohinata's "what's the use of trying" attitude really made Toru Toki laugh.

That's just the kind of girl she is; it's as if every inch of her exudes qualities that attract him.

Whether it's her smile or her tears, whenever Tazaki Toru sees her, he can't help but put aside all other thoughts and stare intently at her.

He really hoped his gaze wouldn't frighten her.

"Whether it's the 'future,' the 'later,' or the 'tomorrow.'"

I will always love you the same way I do now.

The girl's shoulders trembled suddenly, and the roots of her ears, hidden under her long hair, suddenly felt hot. She worried that if this continued, the heat from her ears would set her hair on fire.

"Toru-kun...where did you learn such indecent talk?"

The girl suddenly turned around and secretly fanned her face with her palms, making a whooshing sound.

Beneath the huge floor-to-ceiling window, the girl's flushed profile was reflected, and Toru Tazaki couldn't help but smile faintly.

When he was with Mika Kohinata, no matter how things turned out, the final outcome always gave him a faint sense of peace.

Perhaps it is this sense of security that is the fundamental reason why he cherishes it so much.

……

……

Tilting the beer bottle, the golden liquid flows down the rim of the glass into the glass, the dense foam making a series of cracking sounds.

He handed the beer glass to the girl, and Mika Kohinata took it, exclaiming, "I've seen these beer glasses online; they're super expensive."

"Really? I just grabbed it from the cabinet; it was there when I moved in."

Mika Kohinata thought to herself, "I knew it."

Is this what a rich kid is like?

That's why Mika Kohinata was worried that Toru Tazaki would be blinded by all this extravagance and become a playboy who flirts with many girls.

...Hmm, it seems there isn't much difference.

Although I have mixed feelings, I'll put this matter out of my mind for now.

Mika Kohinata rarely drinks outside. She has a low alcohol tolerance and, apart from some work gatherings, she almost always has a few drinks in her rented apartment.

And only when I have something on my mind.

Excluding the two situations mentioned above, the only time it would be when she is with Toru Tazaki.

She doesn't have to worry about getting drunk and unconscious, causing trouble for others. In front of Tazaki Toru, she can let down her guard.

The girl held a cup in both hands, sitting at the coffee table by the French windows, occasionally stealing glances at Toru Tazaki.

What she was thinking was that she, a country girl from the countryside, would one day sit in a luxurious high-end apartment, overlooking the entire city—it was like a scene from a TV drama.

Even in her dreams, she only dared to live in an apartment with a separate wet and dry bathroom.

On the contrary, Toru Tazaki always maintained the same indifferent expression, whether in a cramped, cheap rental house or a luxurious high-end apartment.

He didn't care about those things; he only cared about who was sitting next to him.

The clock in the living room chimed softly, striking the hour.

Mika Kohinata put down her wine glass, glanced at the clock in the living room, and said softly, "It's getting late."

"Ah."

Tazaki Toru responded faintly and didn't say anything more, seemingly waiting for Kohinata Mika to take the initiative to say goodbye.

Perhaps it was because they hadn't sat together drinking like this in a long time, or perhaps the alcohol in their bodies had taken effect slightly, but their tipsy state prevented them from mentioning leaving.

Even after everyone's glasses were emptied, the Tokyo Tower outside remained a striking red and white.

Mikako Kohinata slowly stood up.

Even when she was with Tazaki Toru, the ambiguous atmosphere made it seem as if space itself had stopped, time continued to pass, and the train wouldn't wait for her.

Just like Cinderella who had to go back to wash her stepmother's clothes after midnight, her glass slipper was about to become obsolete.

Before she could even utter a word...

Tazaki Toru's voice rang out in my ears as if he had just jumped the gun.

His voice remained gentle, tinged with a slight tipsiness, and the faint scent of alcohol on his breath seemed to carry his heartfelt prayers.

"Meijia..."

"Will you stay tonight?"

587. Stay overnight, then kiss.

Upon hearing this, Mika Kohinata felt a tremor in her heart.

His narrow eyes cautiously looked at Toru Tazaki, his gaze still full of gentleness.

"Tou-kun, aren't you angry with me?"

"why?"

The girl fidgeted with her fingers, seemingly unsure where to put them.

"I have rejected you again."

"I sensed your feelings, but I hesitated and couldn't make a decision. Even though Toru likes me so much, I still chose... MyGO."

“I don’t mind at all. I’ve known for a long time that Meijia is this kind of girl.”

His words were completely natural, and even his smile was as genuine as the radiant Tokyo outside the window.

She clenched her hands, a look of happiness mixed with conflict on her face, and murmured, "Tou-kun, you always spoil and pamper me like this. What good does it do you?"

"Just because there's no benefit in it doesn't mean I can't treat you like this?"

Mika Kohinata blushed and couldn't respond immediately.

"You're making it sound like you'd tolerate anything I do to you."

"most."

"What is that small portion?"

Tazaki Toru thought for a moment and said, "He distanced himself from me for no reason, didn't take the initiative to contact me, and called me 'Tazaki-sensei'."

Mika Kohinata was completely taken aback by Toru Tazaki's words and stared at him in surprise: "Toru-kun, you're even more of a spoiled brat than I imagined."

"Maybe I like you more than you think."

Mika Kohinata hurriedly looked away and stammered, "...You, you've had too much to drink."

Tazaki Toru smiled faintly.

The smile was reflected in the girl's eyes. She lowered her head shyly, hesitated for a long time, and then asked in a trembling voice:

"Toru-kun, do you want me to stay?"

"Yes, I'm thinking about it."

"why?"

"I'm worried about you walking alone at night."

"Is this all?"

I want to see your face more often.

"Don't say things like that. What's so good about my face? I have two eyes and a nose. No one would notice me if I were in a crowd."

Upon hearing this, Tazaki Toru gently stroked his chin with his fingers and remained silent for a long time.

Mika Kohinata blinked slightly and couldn't help but ask, "Why aren't you saying anything?"

Tazaki Toru sighed softly.

"Even I'm getting tired of trying to correct your sense of aesthetics."

"I'll just stop arguing with you and ignore whatever you say, no matter how eloquently you speak. I'm certain that I love your face 100%."

"........."

This man is so good with words!

Xiaohi bows down to Meijia.

The girl's cheeks were rosy, showing a hint of intoxication, and a lovely smile graced her face.

"Since you've put it that way, I'll stay here."