I am a voice actor, not your emotional support

"Didn't you send it?"

Uesaka Sumire: "I only play in the fan group. But this guy has good vision, not like a teacher."

Sumire, who had always protected Uehara Toru, actually began to rebel.

Mizuno Inori: "...just keep pretending."

After turning off her phone, she narrowed her eyes slightly.

I do hope that Toru-kun can be happy, but can Sakura Ayane really do that?

Forget it, Mizuno Qi shook her head and decided not to worry about it anymore.

"Just work hard, practice your violin well, and wait and see what happens."

As her mind gradually became clearer, she secretly made up her mind: work hard to improve herself and become a better and more attractive woman.

-

After Uehara Toru and Sakura Ayane started dating, their lives were indeed like what the comment said, full of constant quarrels. Most of those quarrels were about trivial matters, such as what to eat for lunch today, which they could quarrel about for a while.

The advantage of this kind of relationship is that there is no need to find topics to talk about deliberately. Both parties are free to talk and say whatever comes to mind.

The downside is that it sometimes makes Toru Uehara feel a little tired.

Sakura Ayane is generally a clingy person, but perhaps because of her relationship, the sense of propriety she had maintained before has completely disappeared.

Many times, when Toru Uehara needed quiet time, she would come over and "make trouble".

For example, now, when she was recording the show "Four Lies" in the afternoon, she was holding Toru Uehara's hand while holding her mobile phone, trying to make him happy with some funny news.

At this time, Toru Uehara usually likes to be alone, brewing emotions or studying the script. He is actually a little dissatisfied with Sakura Ayane's "casual" attitude towards work.

"Ayane," he whispered.

"Senior, look!" Sakura Ayane didn't care and continued to talk excitedly, "Recently, a company launched a dumpling-flavored soda water, saying that as soon as you open the bottle cap, you can smell the mixed smell of chili oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger. What do you think these people are after?"

"And this! A man went to a temple to steal money, and after being caught, he actually defended himself by saying that he saw the Buddha gave him an OK sign, so he thought it was allowed! Hahaha, what kind of operation is this?"

She laughed with great joy, but Uehara Toru looked serious.

"Ayane," he repeated.

"Hmm? Isn't it funny, senior?" She looked up at him.

"The recording will start this afternoon, could you please be a little more serious?" There was a hint of helplessness in his tone.

"I'm serious!" Sakura Ayane said seriously, "I just hate reading scripts outside."

"I studied it carefully when I got home."

"Really?" Toru Uehara looked at her doubtfully.

"Of course!" Sakura Ayane put on an expression that said "How dare you question me?" "Senior, I am a professional voice actor after all. Whether it's voice training or the script, I've been preparing well when I got home!"

"Besides, I noticed that you were usually too boring. I don't know what you were thinking most of the time. You always had a blank expression on your face. Is it so boring to be with me?"

She tried to cover up her little grievances with humor.

"Being with you is the time when I smile the most." Uehara Toru said seriously. Seeing her slightly aggrieved expression, he sighed and reached out to pat her head gently.

"Okay, that's my problem. But please be quiet for a moment, okay? Today's dubbing part is very important, and I don't want to make any mistakes."

"Okay, okay~" Sakura Ayane muttered and let go of his hand, letting him pick up the script and continue studying. She supported her face with one hand and stared at him with undisguised eyes.

She muttered to herself:

Did this guy choose to date me because he felt that being liked by too many people would hinder his work?

Since they started dating, she feels that there is no so-called "honeymoon period" between them. They meet at work, have dinner together after work, chat for a while, and hold hands. If there is a place they want to go, they will go there. If not, they will say goodbye at the station and go home.

Although they were indeed much closer than before and could talk directly to each other, Sakura Ayane always felt that it was not enough.

It’s not intense enough, not romantic enough, and it always feels a little… unsatisfactory.

Time passed quietly, and Uehara Toru finally got himself in the right mood and prepared to go to the recording. He stood up to pay the bill, and Sakura Ayane said:

"Senior, after work, how about we go for a picnic in the evening?"

"Picnic?" He raised his eyebrows slightly. "Where do you want to go? How about another day? I'll go back and make some preparations."

"Oh, no need! Why make it so formal?" Sakura Ayane waved her hands excitedly, "Just buy a mat and go sit at Ebisu Gardens. I heard there might be a free road show there in the evening. Do you want to go?"

Uehara Toru was infected by her enthusiasm and smiled: "Okay, I'll go after I finish the work."

"Okay~" Sakura Ayane narrowed her eyes and swore secretly in her heart:

Senior, I must break through your defenses! It's been so long, and I haven't seen you being shy in the first place!

The recording session in the afternoon went quite smoothly. Uehara Toru's performance was even better than before, and although Sakura Ayane still had some gaps to go, looking at the dense notes on her script, it was clear that she had put a lot of thought into it and was working hard to improve her performance.

Uehara Toru never liked to judge others by his own standards. As long as Sakura Ayane tried her best, it was already worthy of praise.

During the half-time break, Sakura Ayane was originally excited to go over and sit next to Uehara Toru and chat with him, but she found that the seat was already occupied by Taneda Risa.

Risa Taneda came to discuss acting with Toru Uehara. She felt that she didn't handle some details well enough and hoped to ask the leading actor for advice on how to improve.

Uehara Jiuche was of course happy to communicate with her, and the two soon engaged in a heated discussion.

Sakura Ayane stood aside, and seeing this pair of handsome men and beautiful women getting so close to each other, she felt uncomfortable for some reason.

She puffed up her cheeks slightly, clenched her hands into small fists, and looked slightly dissatisfied.

Hanae Natsuki noticed her expression and came over with a smile: "Sakura-san, is it possible that you and Toru are dating now?"

"..."

Sakura Ayane turned her head to look at him and nodded with a serious expression.

"Eh? Really?" Hanae Natsuki widened his eyes in surprise.

Sakura Ayane sat down next to him, but her eyes never left Uehara Toru. She realized that she seemed to be more jealous than she thought.

She finally understood the benefits of being in a public relationship - that is, she can be jealous openly. If she had kept it a secret like before, she would have been furious if someone like Sumire, who "does not know how to behave", suddenly hugged Uehara Toru on the show.

Hanae Natsuki pushed up his glasses, unable to hide his surprise: "I thought Sugita-san was joking, but I didn't expect it to be true!"

Sakura Ayane frowned: "Does dating me make you feel so weird?"

"Ah, no..." Hanae Natsuki scratched his head and smiled, "I just think Toru looks more like the type of girl who would like the kind of girl who is gentle and quiet and from a noble family."

"Huh~" Sakura Ayane raised the corner of her mouth slightly, "So I won, not someone else!"

She suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Hanae-san, what was it like when you and your wife first started dating?"

"Me? Want to hear this?"

"Of course, just for reference."

Hanae Natsuki couldn't help but laugh: "That may not be of much reference to you. She and I have been together since I first started working as a voice actor. At that time, I was very poor. I was under great pressure just to have a meal and pay the rent. But she still resolutely chose to support me, allowing me to concentrate on my work, working to support the family, and taking care of all the housework for two whole years without a single complaint..."

"...It's so heavy, but also so great." Sakuragawa Ayane couldn't help but sigh.

She thought about it carefully and felt that she might not be able to make such a sacrifice. It was not because she didn't like it, but because her comfortable living conditions since childhood made it difficult for her to experience such a scene firsthand.

If Toru Uehara was really poor, she might have thought of just spending her own money to support him.

Hanae Natsuki's face was full of gentle smiles: "So, people must go through some things together before they can be sure whether it is love or not. At least, for me, I really love my wife and am willing to die for her."

"…What kind of things do we have to go through? Do we have to endure it without any hardship?" Sakura Ayane couldn't help but ask.

Hanae Natsuki smiled and shook her head: "I don't know about that. Everyone's experience is different. And you have just started dating, don't worry, there will always be things that you need to work hard to face together."

These words made Sakura Ayane fall into deep thought.

She decided to find some time to have a good talk with Toru Uehara about this matter after work.

-

After the dubbing was finished, Sakura Ayane's mood did not improve because of the successful completion of the work. After all, Taneda Risa occupied her boyfriend's time for the whole afternoon, and even though it was for the legitimate reason of work, she couldn't complain openly.

So, this jealousy that had nowhere to vent eventually turned into a trace of anger and was directly thrown at Toru Uehara.

"Senior, does Taneda-chan smell good?"

"?" Uehara Toru was stunned by this sudden question, then looked at her awkward and arrogant appearance, and sighed helplessly: "Fuck you."

"Hehe, you two seem to be having such a good time chatting. I thought you were going to cheat on me in front of me."

Toru Uehara: "..."

"You guy, you really dare to say anything." He held his forehead helplessly.

"Humph."

Although Uehara Toru knew that Sakura Ayane was deliberately acting like a spoiled child, he still decided to give in to her as much as possible. During this period of time, he had set a principle for himself - as long as it was not a matter of principle, he would try not to quarrel with her.

However, even so, daily bickering is still inevitable.

"Don't worry, even if I want to cheat, I will choose someone I know."

"Huh?" Sakura Ayane widened her eyes, "No, Senior, do you really have such an idea?"

"Who knows?"

"Scumbag!" She glared at him angrily.

Toru Uehara smiled helplessly: "Okay, stop messing around, let's go to the convenience store to buy some things first. Didn't you say you wanted to go on a picnic?" As he said that, he held her little hand and shook it gently.

"Senior, let me tell you this," Sakura Ayane said seriously, "If you cheat on me, I will chop you up."

"Got it." Uehara Toru answered seriously, but there was no sign of fear at all.

In fact, he has never been interested in so-called polyamorous relationships or complicated relationships. In his opinion, the benefits of "harem" or "multiple love" cannot cover up the troubles and pains they bring.

Apart from anything else, the two points of time allocation and emotional management alone are enough to give him a headache.

Now, just Sakura Ayane making a fuss is enough to make him drink a pot. What if there is another one?

Haha, don’t even think about it.

-

"Senior, is there anything you want to do with me?" Sakura Ayane asked when they finished shopping and were on their way to Ebisu Garden Garden.

Miss Sakura paid for the purchase this time.

Although he had said before that if they were together, he would not let Miss Sakura spend a penny, Miss Sakura herself seemed to have a strong obsession with paying, and every time she spent money on himself, she would show a very happy expression.

Uehara Toru yawned, "Something to do together?"

"Well, like goals and stuff."

Uehara Toru didn't understand why she asked that, but he thought about it seriously. ～'】{

Something that can be done with Sakura Ayane, or a goal?

That's only one thing.

"Having a baby."

"Huh?!" Sakura Ayane opened her mouth suddenly and looked at Uehara Toru with exaggerated shock.

Uehara Toru glanced at her calmly and said, "What else can I do? If I want a role, I can only work hard at the audition."

"Senior... I've felt you're x-cold many times, but why are you always so..."

"Can't it be a more modest goal, like buying a house or a car together?"

"Forget it then." Uehara Toru shook his head.

"why?"

"Because I haven't decided where I'm going to live in the future, buying a house is not worth it, and I already have a car."

"Also, we've just started dating, so don't think too far ahead. Just take it one step at a time."

Sakura Ayane listened to his words and couldn't help asking: "Senior, do you just want to play with me?"

"No, I just don't think it's necessary to think too far into the future, because things that can't be done are just pie in the sky." Toru Uehara's ideas have always been more pragmatic.

When he didn't get the main role, the goal was to get the main role.

Only after winning several major roles will the goal be changed to the Voice Actor Award.

He has also suffered a lot and has been beaten by society, so he rarely has unrealistic ideas.

Similarly, when it comes to love, he cares more about his current feelings rather than what will happen in the future.