I am a voice actor, not your emotional support

Fortunately, there were no embarrassing marks on his clothes, such as indecent saliva stains. She secretly breathed a sigh of relief - fortunately, fortunately...

"I'm sorry, Toru-kun, I..." Ueda Reina's face flushed, she rubbed her hair shyly and apologized softly.

Uehara Toru gently moved his shoulders and said with a smile: "It's okay. If you sleep comfortably, then this trip will not be in vain. Besides, this is what I suggested you do."

“…Yeah.” Ueda Reina nodded.

She rubbed her ears, trying to calm herself down.

The two of them stood up from their seats and were about to leave the concert hall when suddenly a voice came from behind them.

"Mr. Uehara?"

"What a coincidence! Are you here to watch the concert too?"

Toru Uehara was slightly stunned, and he turned around with Ueda Rena, and found that the person who greeted them was Mrs. Uesaka and... Sumire Uesaka.

Mrs. Uesaka and Sumire Uesaka had actually noticed them a long time ago. After all, they didn't leave after the concert, and they stood out from the crowd sitting in their seats. Therefore, the scene of Rena Ueda snuggling on Toru Uehara's shoulder and taking a nap was also seen by the mother and daughter.

When Uesaka Sumire realized this, her eyes dimmed noticeably. She was ready to give up.

She thought that the reason why Uehara Toru treated her like that was because he already had someone in his heart. In this case, she could only silently wish her teacher the best.

However, Mrs. Uesaka didn't think so. Even though she knew she might lose, she wanted to lose clearly, at least to find out what the situation was.

In any case, she didn't want to give up contact with Uehara Toru easily. Even if her daughter couldn't get to know him, she could still contact him more often, and it would be a good choice to arrange for him to meet his father.

Maybe during the conversation he could create a classic work that will be passed down through the ages?

An artist's inspiration and creation are always full of uncertainty.

Uehara Toru's relaxed smile just now faded slightly, but he still remained polite: "Yes, I will come and listen with my friends when I am free today."

Reina Ueda turned her gaze to the black-haired girl with twin ponytails behind the mature and beautiful woman. She felt that the girl seemed somewhat familiar.

Did you meet him at the last audition?

"Oh, us too, because we knew that Mr. Fred Gurlitt came back specially to perform this time, so the whole concert was wonderful and memorable," said Mrs. Uesaka.

Uehara Toru: "Memorial significance?"

"Yes, Mr. Uehara, you may not have heard that Mr. Fred Gurlitt will announce his retirement after this concert, so the performance just now may be his last one."

Uehara Toru nodded: "No wonder the ticket price is higher than usual, I didn't specifically check before."

"Ah, since we meet by chance, Mr. Uehara, would you like to have a meal together later? This is also a way to thank you for your guidance and education to Xiaosumire during this period of time."

When Uehara Toru heard the invitation, he first looked at Ueda Reina, then smiled and shook his head: "No need, Mrs. Uesaka, Sumire was able to graduate so quickly mainly because of her own efforts and talent. My guidance didn't actually play a big role."

"As for eating, that's not necessary. I've already made an appointment with my friend."

"Really? Well then, we still have one last class. Mr. Uehara, please take a look..."

"I'm a bit busy recently. If I have time, I will contact you in advance."

"Okay, then we'll take our leave first." Mrs. Uesaka said with a smile, and then left with Sumire Uesaka.

Although Mrs. Uesaka was just chatting on the surface, she was actually carefully observing Rena Ueda's reaction and the interaction distance between her and Toru Uehara.

With her keen insight and experience in the emotional world, Mrs. Uesaka concluded that there was no way these two people were lovers. At most, there was just an elusive atmosphere of ambiguity between them.

My daughter still has a chance.

However, what Mrs. Uesaka didn't expect was that when Sumire Uesaka approached them, she actually lowered her head slightly and whispered, "I wish you happiness."

"...?"

"?"

Mrs. Uesaka: "???"

My daughter, what are you doing?

However, after whispering that blessing, Sumire Uesaka hurriedly left the scene, leaving the three adults looking at each other with a hint of awkwardness in the atmosphere.

Even the experienced Mrs. Uesaka felt a little embarrassed by her daughter's sudden behavior. She forced a smile and said with a somewhat unnatural tone: "Well, Mr. Uehara, see you next time..."

Volume 1: Chapter 84: Izakaya, sharing a table with a female voice actor

Although they were mistaken for a couple, neither Ueda Rena nor Uehara Toru mentioned it when they left. After all, such an awkward misunderstanding would only make the atmosphere worse if they mentioned it deliberately.

Ueda Reina didn't avoid the question deliberately, she was just deep in thought. She said softly, "Uesaka Sumire... I did see her at the audition last week."

"Audition? What's it about?" Toru Uehara asked curiously.

She smiled and replied, "Well, I can't tell you the name of the work yet, but I didn't pass it, and she should have."

Uehara Toru's eyes lit up instantly: "Really?"

“Yes,” she nodded. “Everyone was surprised. Once she got into the role, her whole aura changed.”

Uehara Toru nodded seriously: "She is indeed very talented... much better than me."

Uehara Toru said this from the bottom of his heart. He witnessed the growth and progress of Sumire Uesaka, and although her starting point was already high, her progress was equally remarkable.

"Tetsu-kun, have you been her voice actor instructor before?" Rena Ueda asked curiously.

"Yes," Uehara Toru replied with a smile, "I met her by chance when I was working as a painter part-time. I hadn't originally planned to do this, but money was a bit tight at the time."

"So I became her temporary teacher and taught her about... four classes," he added.

Uehara Toru had mixed feelings when he recalled this past event. Looking back, the fees he charged seemed a bit high compared to the number of classes he actually gave.

However, he soon felt relieved and thought: At the end of the next painting class, I will give two paintings to Mrs. Uesaka as compensation.

"I always feel that your previous life was quite colorful, Toru-kun." Rena Ueda said with emotion.

"It's just the accumulation of various part-time jobs." Toru Uehara answered lightly.

"Let's go, the restaurant we booked is not far from here," he suggested.

"Okay." She nodded in agreement, and they walked towards the restaurant together.

-

Tonight, they enjoyed a sukiyaki dinner, which was ordered on tabelogu, with high ratings and a good price. However, the taste of the meal was a little unpredictable.

At least, Reina Ueda couldn't honestly say that it was a delicious dinner. So much so that when she paid the bill, she seemed a little guilty. After all, it was she who chose this restaurant.

Uehara Toru accompanied her out of the store. Noticing that she lowered her head slightly, he comforted her softly, "Nowadays, many restaurants pay more attention to providing additional services and creating a good dining environment in addition to the food itself. When the service and environment are excellent, people may not be so picky about the taste of the food. It is really difficult to judge based on the ratings alone."

"Don't take it too seriously," he added.

Reina Ueda listened quietly to Toru Uehara's comfort, and ripples appeared in her heart. She recalled the warm moment when he took the initiative to invite her to the concert.

Her eyes gradually softened, as if gently caressed by warm sunshine.

At that moment, the dark clouds in the sky seemed like the long-suppressed emotions finally found an outlet to release. They were no longer silent, but turned into a violent rainstorm, pouring down.

The originally quiet night was broken by the sudden sound of rain. The raindrops were rapid and powerful, like tears from the sky, pouring down on the earth.

Pedestrians on the street hurriedly sought shelter from the rain, and the wipers of the vehicles swung quickly, trying to find the direction in the blurred vision.

Toru Uehara reacted quickly, grabbing Rena Ueda's wrist, and the two quickly hid under the eaves of a nearby bakery.

Reina Ueda's eyes fell on his hand that was tightly holding her wrist. She lowered her head slightly and took out her umbrella from her bag.

Almost at the same time, Toru Uehara took out an umbrella from his backpack.

The two smiled at each other. This unexpected rain seemed to have brought a different atmosphere.

"Fortunately, we have taken precautions."

"Thank you, Toru-kun."

"Need not."

Although it was only a brief moment, Toru Uehara's clothes were inevitably wet by the rain. After holding up the umbrella, Rena Ueda took out the tissue she carried with her from her bag.

"Wipe it off, Toru-kun," she said softly.

"...Okay." He took the tissue and looked at her with a smile.

"Come to think of it," Ueda Reina continued, "Just now when I was taking a nap at the concert hall, I had a dream. The scene in the dream was a bit similar to now. Now that I think about it, it feels like some kind of foreshadowing. It's quite interesting."

"Did you dream about rain?" Toru Uehara asked curiously.

"Yes." She nodded.

In her dream, she also dreamed that he shielded her from the rain, just like now. However, she did not say this out loud, but with a faint smile on her lips, she silently savored it in her heart.

Holding up their umbrellas, the two walked side by side along the wet road toward the station. Many people around them looked miserable because of the sudden heavy rain, and it was rare for them to be able to stroll leisurely like them.

"Well, I'll go back this way, Toru-kun, see you next week?" Rena Ueda stopped at the entrance of the station and said softly.

"Well, see you next week." Toru Uehara responded, his eyes lingering on her face for a moment.

Ueda Reina gently folded up her umbrella and watched the water droplets slowly slide down the umbrella. When she raised her head slightly, she gave Uehara Toru a cheerful smile.

"I almost forgot to say this, Tohru-kun." Her voice was soft and sincere.

"I personally think the haircut you got today is very handsome."

"So...goodbye."

There was a hint of reluctance in his words, but more of it was anticipation of meeting again next time.

Intentionally saving the compliments for the end can make the awkward atmosphere disappear. If you compliment someone as soon as you meet them, the atmosphere may be completely different.

When Rena Ueda interacts with others, especially when she interacts with Toru Uehara in front of her, she is always full of delicate thoughts.

Uehara Toru was slightly stunned, then he also showed a natural smile: "You are also very beautiful today, goodbye."

Amid the hustle and bustle of the station, raindrops hit the roof, and the sound of people talking to and fro formed a chaotic symphony. However, at this moment, Toru Uehara and Rena Ueda stared at each other, as if time had stopped and the chaotic sounds around them seemed to disappear in an instant.

Their world seemed to shrink, with only each other's voices echoing in their ears.

Reina Ueda retracted her gaze, turned around gently, took a long breath, and her heart was filled with new expectations for the upcoming week.

However, just as she passed the ticket gate, her eyes were attracted by a soaking wet figure.

"Li Yi?!" she cried out in surprise.

"Reina!!" Takahashi Rie quickly stood up, rushed over, and hugged Ueda Reina tightly.

"I originally wanted my father to pick me up, but he told me that the road was jammed, so I had no choice but to rush to the station in the rain. I was almost soaked to the skin!" Takahashi Liyi started complaining like a machine gun, her voice full of helplessness.

Reina Ueda couldn't help laughing. The only one who hadn't made any preparations for the obvious rainy weather was her silly best friend Takahashi Rie, except for those who were extremely busy.

Ueda Reina didn't mind her best friend hugging her wetly. She smiled and comforted her: "Why don't you just come to my house and spend the night tonight."

"Really? That's great. I'll send a message to my parents right now." Takahashi Rie said excitedly.

While gently wiping Takahashi Rie's face with a tissue, Ueda Reina recalled today's experiences, although this could not be considered a date.

but……

When she helped Takahashi Li Yi wipe her wet hair, a subtle illusion actually formed in her mind.

It was as if the person in front of her was not her best friend, but him - Toru Uehara.

-

This sudden heavy rain is expected to last for three full days, which gives Toru Uehara a headache.

The problem was not his work, but his beloved garden. The flowers and plants he had carefully cultivated were now facing the test of heavy rain. Although the layout of the garden and the maintenance of the flowers were done very well, he neglected the drainage system.

After all, who would install a drainage system for their yard just for the occasional rainstorm? If it is reasonable to modify your own home to suit your personal preferences, it is indeed a bit impractical to spend money to install drainage on someone else's land.

Faced with this situation, Uehara Toru had no choice but to build a temporary shed to protect his flowers and plants. After spending a lot of effort to build the shed in the rain, he returned home, took a hot bath, and then prepared to go out to deal with today's work.

Today's work is somewhat unusual for Toru Uehara. Not only will he work with Matsuoka, but the two will also co-voice the film's protagonists.

This is not the dubbing of cartoons, but the Japanese dubbing of movies imported from abroad, which is also known as "dubbing". For Toru Uehara, this is a brand new attempt, and he may need to learn some skills from the experienced Matsuoka on the spot.

However, when he arrived at the scene, he found Matsuoka huddled quietly in a corner, looking a little nervous. On the other side, there was a group of all-female voice actors, including some new faces that he was not familiar with.

Despite this, he still recognized two well-known voice actors.

Uchida Maaya.

Risa Taneda.

In recent years, the reputations of Maaya Uchida and Risa Taneda have risen rapidly, and they are like rising twin stars in the voice actor industry.

In the popularity rankings, they are following Mizuno Inori and Sakura Ayane and have become the rising stars that attract much attention. Not long ago, the broadcast of the animation "Order a Rabbit" brought new vitality to their careers.