I am a voice actor, not your emotional support

The elevator slowly ascended, and through the transparent glass windows, the night view of Tokyo Tower and Sky Tree was dazzling. Sakura Ayane was fascinated by it, and stars lit up in her eyes.

She actually likes this kind of beautiful place and loves the romantic night view.

She thought that if Toru Uehara could agree to her plan of concealment and the two of them could secretly come here for a date, she would be extremely happy.

However, Toru Uehara's gaze did not rest on the night view outside the window, but on Sakura's parents.

They gave him a friendly smile, and that natural warmth made Uehara Toru's heart move slightly.

In this fifth year of my career, I feel like I have met all the noble people from the past five years in just one year.

Soon, they arrived at the restaurant. Under the guidance of the waiter, the group was arranged to the best viewing position. Uehara Toru and Sakura Ayane sat side by side, and the Sakura couple sat opposite.

“I never thought that one day I would be able to go on a double date with my daughter,” Mrs. Sakura said with a smile.

Sakura Ayane pouted in dissatisfaction:

"You are probably the only ones who have such a strange idea."

Sakura's father smiled, looked at the night view outside the window, and then turned to Uehara Toru:

"Xiao Che, how is your drinking tolerance?"

Uehara Toru nodded slightly:

"It's ok."

Sakura's father showed a satisfied smile:

"That's very strong. Very good, Zhishin, you can drive later."

Mrs. Sakura waved her hand and refused with a smile:

"No, I want to clink glasses with Uehara-kun, too. Ayane, you drive, since you have a driver's license anyway."

Sakura Ayane looked at her enthusiastic parents speechlessly, feeling a little jealous.

"People who don't know would think he is your son."

Mrs. Sakura joked:

"I don't mind. How about discussing it with Uehara-kun's parents and exchanging their children?"

"Mom!" Sakura Ayane glared at her in shame and anger.

Sakura's father smiled and comforted her:

"Forget about the exchange. As long as you keep going, this will happen sooner or later, right?"

Toru Uehara listened to Sakura's parents' jokes with a slight smile on his face, but didn't say much.

The dinner was held in a relaxed atmosphere. Sakura Ayane gradually relaxed under the matchmaking of her parents and took the initiative to praise Uehara Toru.

She mentioned that he worked hard and was particularly good at cooking, and she praised him generously. ｜—／ˉ!—

Mrs. Sakura was very satisfied with what she heard, and suggested inviting Toru Uehara to her home to cook next time.

Toru Uehara had no reason to refuse. Although Sakura Ayane's shortcomings once drove him crazy and he regretted this relationship, she was obviously much softer now. Moreover, the support of the elders made him feel that this relationship might be worth another effort.

Sakura Ayane snorted in dissatisfaction:

"Just pet him! I'm going to the bathroom!"

She stood up and walked to the restroom under the guidance of the waiter, muttering softly:

"It's just a meal. I thought something big was going on..."

Feeling a little relieved, she walked into the bathroom, turned on the faucet, washed her hands, and checked her makeup.

"But what should we do about Xiao Shui's matter... If I really go to the last step with Senior..."

She was talking to herself when she suddenly heard a familiar voice behind her:

"ayane?"

Sakura Ayane froze and slowly turned her head, only to see Mizuno Inori wearing a beautiful dress, looking at her in surprise. Following closely behind her was her best friend Iwa Anju.

Mizuno Inori quickly stepped forward, took Sakura Ayane's hand, and said with a smile:

"I was just wondering when you would come, but I didn't expect you to be here already! It's super hard to get a reservation at this restaurant today, luckily uncle helped me get a reservation. Are uncle and auntie here too?"

"Eh?"

Sakura Ayane was stunned, totally unsure of how to respond.

"Sakura-chan, good evening!" Anshu Bo smiled and waved.

Sakura Ayane's mind was in a mess, and she stood there almost like a stone statue. She had never expected to run into Mizuno Inori here, and she didn't know what expression to show for a moment.

--old

The Sakura couple, who were toasting with Uehara Toru, noticed that Sakura Ayane had gone to the bathroom and had not returned for a long time. Mrs. Sakura smiled slightly, put down her glass and said:

"I'm going to the bathroom too. Excuse me, Uehara-kun."

Uehara Toru nodded politely:

"It's ok."

After Mrs. Sakura got up and left, Sakura's father turned his gaze to Uehara Toru, with a hint of seriousness in his tone:

"Xiaotetsu, I have learned a little about the current differences between you and Ayane."

Toru Uehara was slightly stunned when he heard this, but did not interrupt. He just looked at Sakura's father quietly.

"But don't worry, we will help you solve this problem completely today." Sakura's father paused, sighed lightly, and continued:

"Sometimes, it really is necessary for us elders to be the 'bad guys'."

Uehara Toru was stunned when he heard this, and he instantly had a premonition in his heart.

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"Xiao Shui, you...why are you guys here..."

Sakura Ayane looked at Komizu and Iwa Anju in front of her, her tone full of panic.

"Huh? Didn't I tell you that uncle and aunt invited us here and even helped us reserve a seat? Thank you very much." Mizuno Qi explained.

She had originally planned to have a simple meal at home and rest as a stay-at-home girl on Valentine's Day, but since it was a rare opportunity to enjoy a romantic restaurant with a night view, she certainly wouldn't refuse. However, it would be a bit lonely to come alone, so she invited Iba Anshu to accompany her.

Of course, although she said she randomly selected her bestie, Mizuno Qi knew in her heart that she had specially called Xingshu. After all, Xingshu had helped her a lot when she fainted while playing basketball last time, so she should give back. Xiao Shui remembered clearly that whoever was kind to her, she would remember it in her heart and return the favor.

"Uncle and aunt..." The corners of Sakura Ayane's mouth twitched, and the hand holding the bag began to tremble.

"Ayane, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?" Mizuno Qi noticed her abnormality and couldn't help but ask with concern.

Sakura Ayane bit her lip and whispered as if she had made a great decision:

"Xiao Shui, um...let's not have dinner here tonight. I'll take you out first."

"Eh?" Mizuno Qi was stunned, his face full of confusion.

Even Iba Anshu couldn't help but frown, not understanding what Sakura Ayane was trying to do.

Just as Sakura Ayane was about to pull Mizuno Inori to "escape" from the bathroom, a familiar figure happened to appear at the door - Mrs. Sakura. She stood there smiling, with a shrewd light in her eyes.

"Xiao Shui, long time no see."

Sakura Ayane froze instantly, as if she was frozen in time.

Mizuno Inori turned around in surprise and greeted Sakura-tai with a smile: 9:2]

"Good evening, Auntie! You look so beautiful tonight."

Mrs. Sakura smiled even more:

"You too, Xiao Shui. I remember when I saw you in voice actor school, you didn't know how to dress up."

Mizuno Inori said shyly:

"I learned all this from Ayane. She always taught me how to match."

When facing elders, she naturally has to show her gentle and polite side.

At this time, Sakura Ayane had no intention of participating in the conversation. She lowered her head, and her face became more and more ugly. She wanted to escape, but she knew she couldn't run away.

“Xingshu, please go back to your seat and wait for me later. I need to say hello to my aunt and uncle before going over.”

Iba Anju nodded, but still looked at Sakura Ayane suspiciously, feeling that something was about to happen.

"mom……"

"Ayane, come here too."

Mrs. Sakura smiled and held the hands of her daughter and Mizuno Inori, seemingly leaving no room for Sakura Ayane to refuse.

Along the way, Xiaoshui continued to chat with Mrs. Sakura with a smile on her face, her tone friendly and natural, while Sakura Ayane kept her head down and said nothing.

From her back and her downcast eyes, one can almost see a full-blown gloomy atmosphere, like a time bomb that may explode at any time.

But she just couldn't lose her composure in a place like this - especially in public.

Mrs. Sakura seemed to see through her daughter's mind and continued to lead them back with a smile, as if everything was under control.

Sakura Ayane was even more flustered. She had no idea what expression to use to face the situation that was about to happen next.

Soon, the three returned to their previous seats. Mizuno Inori immediately saw Uehara Toru sitting in his seat, elegantly holding a glass of red wine.

The night scene behind him was as bright as a dream, but his handsome appearance and graceful temperament were more eye-catching than the scenery outside the window.

Tetsu-kun? Why is he here?

Mizuno Qi blinked, a little surprised, but she didn't immediately think of any deeper reasons. After all, this occasion was too serious, and her parents were also present, so she didn't think about anything else for a while.

If she were alone, she might notice it, but now...

Everything seemed so reasonable and flawless.

"Tetsu-kun, uncle, good evening."

Mizuno Inori greeted them politely.

Uehara Toru put down his glass, nodded, and said calmly:

"good evening."

Sakura's father also nodded slightly, pointed to the seats, and asked them to sit down. Mrs. Sakura gave her seat to Mizuno Inori directly, and then said gently:

"Xiao Shui, we invited you here today because we actually have a little selfish motive."

"Selfish motive?" Mizuno Inori was stunned for a moment and looked at Mrs. Sakura in confusion.

"Yes. We know that you and Ayane have a good relationship, but we also heard that there was a period of time when you were a little distant from each other, and only recently have you returned to your former closeness."

Mizuno Qi nodded slightly, with a relaxed tone:

"Ah... that's true. But it's no problem now."

She spoke lightly, without mentioning the complex emotional changes she had gone through. Since she opened her heart and faced her true feelings, her overall condition has improved significantly.

The uneasiness and anxiety that had been weighing on her heart gradually faded away, replaced by a sense of relief. She found that her life had become much smoother, and the occasional insomnia she had experienced before had almost completely disappeared.

Not only does she eat well and sleep well, she is also energetic at work. Even her past aggressiveness of "randomly picking viewers to confront" online has been significantly reduced. Now she no longer has that strong desire to vent.

I want to be a gentle woman!

This is Xiaoshui’s recent goal.

Mrs. Sakura smiled and spoke, but her tone was exceptionally gentle and firm:

"And then, Ayane has always been very concerned about your feelings. Especially after knowing that you also have some feelings for Uehara-kun, she became even more cautious."

"Eh?"

Hearing this, Mizuno Inori's eyes widened instantly, and she turned to look at Sakura Ayane with disbelief on her face.

"You actually told your parents about this?"

Sakura Ayane lowered her head like a turtle, not daring to respond at all. She buried her face even lower, looking powerless and ashamed.

A blush appeared on Mizuno Qi's face, and when she turned around and saw the calm face of Uehara Toru, her heart suddenly skipped a beat and she felt inexplicably nervous.

Mrs. Sakura continued, her tone filled with helplessness towards her daughter and concern for Mizuno Inori:

"Her awkward personality caused her to not tell you openly even though she was dating Uehara-kun. She was afraid of hurting your feelings."

"My daughter was wrong about this. So, here, her father and I apologize to you."