In this crossover anime, I've been bound to two systems.

[The notebook was filled with numerous short stories containing explicit content, often rated 18+. The characters, scenes, and dialogues were extremely indecent, and the plots were invariably filled with negative elements such as humiliation, bullying, hypnosis, abuse, harm, betrayal, and witnessing. This would make a teenager blush, yet at the same time, feel incredibly excited.]

[You recognized Sawamura Eriri's handwriting. You never imagined that Sawamura Eriri, who was so radiant and approachable at school, like a little princess, was actually a fan of doujinshi artists who incorporated dark and violent elements. She even kept a notebook to record the occasional 18+ scenarios that flashed into her mind.]

You reflect on yourself. You've known Eriri Sawamura for over a year now, and your relationship is so good that you can occasionally joke around in private. Why haven't you discovered her hidden identity?

The Dark Wings learned of your troubles and, at the risk of injury, told you about Eriri Sawamura's secret. Not wanting to let it down, you feigned illness and took a day off to carefully consider your next steps...

[1. Pretend you know nothing, calmly let the matter pass, and there will be many more opportunities later.]

[2. Eriri, who enjoys this kind of humiliation-themed storyline, might, to some extent, be anticipating such a development.]

[3. If this gets out, Eriri's perfect image as a pampered young lady at school will probably be ruined. She'll definitely be disappointed then. If I prepare in advance, I might have an opportunity to comfort her then.]

If you have to choose one of the three, which one should you pick?

Chisato Suzumiya reflected on the events that had occurred since the start of this simulation.

At this point in time, he is a second-year junior high school student, a friend of Aki Tomoya, and a friend of Sawamura Eriri.

However, it is quite obvious that the relationship between Eriri Sawamura and him is much shallower than that between her and Tomoya Aki.

After all, one was someone she had only known for a little over a year, while the other was her childhood sweetheart. It was easy to tell at a glance which of the two held more importance in her heart.

Therefore, the third option can be ruled out. Spreading the news that Sawamura Eriri is a private doujinshi artist is of no benefit at all.

Even if things go as he expects, and Sawamura Eriri feels upset and lost under everyone's strange gazes, he probably won't be the only one comforting her at that time. He might even be risking exposure and thus helping Aki Tomoya achieve his goal.

You shouldn't do things like preparing a dowry for someone else, even if there's only a possibility of it.

Only two choices remain: one and two.

He decided to either continue to endure or use the notebook he had obtained to coerce Eriri.

This plot sounds so familiar. In my first playthrough of Kasumigaoka Utaha, he seemed to have used similar methods to make her submit.

The early plot developments were indeed very enjoyable, but that was only temporary.

Past failures taught Chisato Suzumiya that the pleasure of not enduring is only temporary and destined to be short-lived.

Therefore, I choose one.

You realize you can't be too hasty. This little notebook alone isn't enough to completely control Eriri Sawamura. Considering her family background, you suppress your ambitions.

[Age 15: You successfully graduated from junior high school. Since your school is a through-train system, you don't need to worry about being separated from Eriri Sawamura in high school.]

[16 years old: On the second day of school, after school, Aki Tomoya eagerly found you and Sawamura Eriri, saying that he had seen the girl of his dreams on the cherry blossom-covered slope. He excitedly handed over the game development plan he had spent the entire night writing, full of enthusiasm to create a two-dimensional bishoujo romance game with the girl he saw as the heroine!]

Eriri Sawamura, as always, was tsundere. After hearing Tomoya Aki's words, she was in a bad mood and casually slapped away the proposal he handed her without even looking at it.

[You keenly realize that this matter might change the stagnant relationship between you and Eriri, so you take it and examine it with great interest...]

Come to think of it, this simulation hasn't switched to a first-person perspective at all.

Driven by impulse, the scene before her eyes rippled outwards like a reflection in a mirror or the moon in the water, and Suzumiya Senri's five senses and body quickly moved from that small rented apartment to an unfamiliar campus.

The setting sun shone through the window and fell on the corridor floor.

"Hmph! Suzumiya, there's no need to pay any attention to this guy. He just does whatever comes to mind. He sees a cute girl and wants to make a game. Games aren't something you can make just with a burst of enthusiasm."

The golden ponytail, along with the petite woman's head-turning gesture in a fit of temper, lightly brushed against the side of Suzumiya Chisato's face.

He showed neither panic nor the joy one would expect from physical contact with someone they secretly admired. Instead, he gave a harmless chuckle, lightly scratching his cheek as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.

"Sawamura, has your hair grown a bit longer?"

"Oops, sorry, did I hit your eye?"

"It's nothing serious, it's not that bad."

"So, it's all this guy's fault."

Eriri glared at Aki Tomoya, her eyes filled with anger.

"I thought it was something important when they called me out of the blue, but all they did was ramble on and on about something so ridiculous. Do they think we're still elementary school kids who can just get together and play house anytime, anywhere?!"

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Chapter Twenty-Four: As You Expected

"Don't be so quick to say that, Sawamura. Tomoya's dream has always been to become a full-time game producer. He's just been actively preparing without showing it. Now he's encountered an opportunity that has ignited his motivation. As his friends, we shouldn't be pouring cold water on him."

Suzumiya Chisato smiled and squinted as she examined the game proposal in her hand.

To put it simply, the proposal that Aki Tomoya handed over was not just slightly bad, but extremely childish and disorganized, making it impossible to understand what kind of game he wanted to create.

What are the main selling points of these games? They're all about serendipitous encounters and sparkling romances.

Whatever direction the game's storyline takes, it has to be youthful, exciting, and touching.

The encounter between the male and female protagonists must be perfect and innocent, making people blush and feel numb all over at first glance.

In short, there isn't much specific information to be gleaned from the entire game proposal. The only thing that can be discerned is just how passionate the producer was when writing those words, otherwise they wouldn't have used so many exclamation marks to express such intense emotion.

However, for a complete novice like myself, this level is barely passable.

"As expected, Chisato understands me the most! I'm really serious about completing my first game this time, it's definitely not just a whim like Eriri said!"

Aki Tomoya grasped Suzumiya Chisato's hand tightly, deeply moved.

"Honestly, Suzumiya, it's because you're too kind-hearted that Tomoya keeps bossing you around!"

Eriri Sawamura puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction. That was just her personality; the more she cared about someone, the worse her attitude became.

Suzumiya Chisato understood this long ago, so she didn't naively interpret her attitude as dislike for Aki Tomoya.

"It's not kindness, I'm not a kind-hearted person."

Suzumiya Chisato stared at the completely indifferent proposal in her hand and calmly spoke the truth, but unfortunately, neither of the two people present took it to heart.

"I just think that Tomoya's suggestion this time seems interesting. Sawamura, Tomoya, and I have known each other since junior high school, but it seems that we have never done a group activity together."

My thought is that youth only comes once, so it's nice to spend it with a bit more passion, like Tomoya is doing now. When we grow up and look back on the youth we all worked so hard for, it will definitely evoke a different feeling.

"Waaah! My good brother... really... the thing I regret least in my life is meeting you. What you said really touched my heart."

Aki Tomoya took off his thick glasses and wiped his eyes with the back of his hand; his old habit of easily shedding tears when moved had resurfaced.

"Don't get so excited. I'm interested in your game project and willing to help, but Sawamura still hasn't agreed."

Suzumiya Chisato's smile remained gentle, a smile that prevented anyone from becoming wary of her.

His reason for agreeing to help Aki Tomoya make the game was not out of good intentions, but because he felt that if Aki Tomoya devoted himself to the game's production, his energy would naturally be scattered, which would naturally reduce his contact with Eriri. In a way, it would be a good thing for you.

"Eri, this concerns my dream, please!"

Then, Aki Tomoya performed a sincere dogeza (a deep bowing gesture).

Even Eriri Sawamura would have to hesitate for a moment, since it's a request from a childhood friend with whom she grew up and has feelings for each other.

However, Chisato Suzumiya underestimated Eriri Sawamura's tsundere nature.

"No way. You think you can recruit team members to mess around with you with such an unconvincing and childish proposal? He might be able to join in your enthusiasm because he's a boy, but I don't have that much time. I have to study, participate in club activities, and there's the upcoming cultural festival and art exhibition. This is a very important time for me."

"No... don't say that, Eriri. How about you think about it a little more? After all, you're the most amazing character illustrator I know."

That's true. Suzumiya Chisato's character drawing skills are also excellent, but he is more skilled in landscapes and still lifes, which are completely different styles from Eriri's.

"...Hmph, so what?"

"Whether it's club activities or studies, I'll help you out, so please help me this one time."

"Your studies aren't much better than mine, are they?"

"At least I still know English..."

"Shut up!"

English is an unspeakable pain for Eriri Sawamura. Despite her father being British, her own English level is completely inadequate, which just doesn't make sense.

Suzumiya Chisato looked at Aki Tomoya kneeling on the ground, unable to offer any help.

“Sawamura, you know Tomoya’s personality. If you don’t agree, he probably won’t just give up. He will definitely find another opportunity to ask you for help a second or third time until you agree.”

"Yes! Just like Haruhi said, I won't give up so easily!"

"Don't say things like that with such pride!"

After Eriri loudly reprimanded him, she looked at Aki Tomoya, whose momentum had weakened, and then at Suzumiya Chisato, who was smiling beside her. She sighed as if there was nothing she could do.

"I understand. Let me make this clear beforehand: I'm not swayed by your game plan, I just find it troublesome to keep being bothered by you like this..."

[After Aki Tomoya's repeated requests, and with your ulterior motives in persuasion, Sawamura Eriri finally agreed to Aki Tomoya's request to play a game together.]

[Aki Tomoya's passion for games fueled his drive; he founded a club and quickly recruited other skilled individuals from the school to help.]

Everything was going smoothly, but none of that mattered to you. Your attention remained focused on the girl you thought about day and night.

Two months have passed, and things have developed as you predicted. Aki Tomoya, fully immersed in game development, has had more contact with other club members. At the same time, he's been working tirelessly to raise funds for the game, leading to a sharp decrease in his contact with Sawamura Eriri; they barely exchange a few words at school.

[It's Eriri Sawamura's birthday. You bring a carefully prepared gift and knock on her door.]

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Chapter Twenty-Five: This is outrageous!

In The Sims, am I finally about to start taking real action?

Suzumiya Senri regained some spirits.

Eriri Sawamura quickly opened the door, her overly bright smile instantly dimming upon seeing you at the door. She stepped aside to invite you inside and bent down to get you slippers.

[You understand who she's expecting, but unfortunately, you introduced Aki Tomoya to a part-time job dressing up as a mascot to create atmosphere at the movie theater entrance a few days ago. By the time he finishes, it will be past midnight, and he won't be able to make it to Eriri's birthday party. Everything was planned out of you.]

That's so despicable...

[After entering the house, you find that Eriri Sawamura's parents are not home; she is alone. You wish her a happy birthday and give her a birthday present, but Eriri only smiles slightly at first and then seems sullen.]

Looking at her like this, you can't help but feel a tightness in your chest. You excuse yourself to go to the washroom to rinse your mouth, hoping to calm yourself down.

You go to the bathroom, turn on the tap, and start washing your hands. While washing, you inadvertently catch a glimpse of your light, underwear in the laundry basket through the mirror.

Eriri Sawamura rushed over just as you turned to look at the laundry basket. Noticing your gaze, her pupils trembled uncontrollably; shyness made her heart race. She pursed her lips and strode towards the laundry basket to collect her previously worn underwear, but the floor was slippery, and she lost her balance. You reacted quickly, grabbing her waist to prevent an accident.

As you gaze into her eyes at close range, your heart races. You can't tear your eyes away from her clear, azure pupils. The unguarded little fangs peeking out from between her slightly parted lips, and the soft body pressed against you, make the secret crush you've been suppressing erupt like a volcano about to burst forth. You're about to...