Is She Even Human?
"Ah! But... what can I do?"
Aoyama Nanami hadn't expected Rita to say that, but she didn't think Rita was lying. They had been in Japan for some time now, though that was only relative.
"Very simple... do what you were planning to study: character voice acting!"
"Don't rush to refuse. Just think of it as helping us out. We can all gain experience together, and there's no need to achieve any particular results. Of course, it would be even better if we do manage to make something of it. What do you say?"
Seeing Aoyama Nanami about to say something, Rita hurriedly added.
"This... is that really okay? I..."
"Why not give it a try?"
"Then all right. If Rita and Shiro need anything, just let me know."
Aoyama Nanami lightly bit her lip and agreed. Of course, it had a lot to do with Rita not mentioning any payment. If she had brought up payment, Nanami definitely would have refused.
"Then it's settled. Oh, right! Aoyama, just call me Rita like Shiro does. I'll call you Nanami directly too, okay?"
A smile appeared on Rita's face when she saw Aoyama Nanami agree.
"This... Rita..."
"Mm, Nanami. Well then... we still have things to do, so we won't disturb you any longer. I'll let you know when the time comes!"
"Okay, then... goodbye, Rita, Shiro!"
"Goodbye!"
"Rita, amazing!"
After saying goodbye to Aoyama Nanami, Shiina Mashiro didn't show it, but Rita could clearly sense Shiro's happiness.
"What do you mean, amazing?"
"Nanami works very hard. Rita is helping Nanami."
"Why do you say that? I'm getting Nanami to help me, not helping her."
Holding Shiina Mashiro's little hand, Rita wasn't surprised that Shiro had guessed her intentions.
"Anyway... Rita is amazing!"
Shiina Mashiro paused,