My Romance Simulation with Them

Looking at the 10,000 yen in her hand, Chizuka Nishiki was very happy that her 'Rikorik' café had made money.

But what just happened was so bizarre that she had no idea what had happened.

But since the 10,000 yen has already been left behind...

They must have enjoyed their meal quite a bit, right?

Chitsuka Nishiki put the money into the front pocket of her 'Rikorik' uniform, and at that moment she became very interested in the dish that Nango Toki had made.

That's a dish that can sell for 10,000 yen, and you won't feel like you're getting ripped off!

What does it taste like...?

Especially since she was standing at the bar in front of 'RicoLico', she could clearly smell the fragrance coming from backstage.

This made Chizuka Nishiki, who had only eaten breakfast, feel even hungrier.

She stepped out, just about to head to the kitchen near Nanxiang to grab something to eat, and then—

Something happened that surprised her greatly...

......

"It's finally over."

Takina Inoue wiped the fine beads of sweat from her forehead with the back of her fair hand and slowly exhaled.

The process of sourcing goods for the 'RicoRico' café is actually not complicated.

However, since 'RicoRico' is located near a residential area, the place is relatively remote.

So basically, Inoue Takina and Kurumi personally took charge of checking the goods and bills, and then had someone bring the goods back with them.

Normally it wouldn't take this long at all.

But today, Hu Tao has gone off to slack off somewhere again, so Inoue Takina is basically doing all the inventory work by herself.

And naturally, this person's speed was much slower.

Fortunately, Inoue Takina has plenty of patience.

We kept counting until now, while there was still plenty of time, and it's finally over.

Please ask the delivery person to help load these goods onto the truck. Inoue Takina also got on the truck, ignoring the lazy Kurumi.

Since she likes to slack off, she should figure out a way to go back to 'RicoRico' herself.

The delivery truck soon arrived at a small warehouse.

After another round of unloading and putting everything into the warehouse, Inoue Takina stretched wearily and breathed a sigh of relief: "Finally, it's over."

Every delivery day was torture for her.

But we had no choice but to do it.

After all, the always jovial Chizuka Nishiki is unreliable, and Mizuki Nakahara's years of drinking have ruined his brain.

Relying on these two people to keep track of the accounts? It seems like it would be faster to just burn the ledgers.

So in the end, we still have to rely on her.

but--

"Although I can handle all these things very well, there's still the 'RicoRico' business..."

Inoue Takina's gaze turned somewhat gloomy.

Since only coffee is something I can be proud of.

'RicoRico' has always been barely breaking even, relying on regular customers to pay for her meals.

But how much of the income can come from relying solely on acquaintances?

Therefore, 'RikoRiko's' income and expenditure have always been unbalanced, and occasionally there is even a deficit.

At this rate, let alone supporting orphanages.

Whether 'RicoRico' can continue to exist is a question.

At the same time, there's also the issue of a thousand bundles of hearts...

Various problems accumulated in my chest

It's not just the economic pressure, but also the psychological pressure... What should we do about all of this?

She sighed, closed the warehouse door, then walked around it, pondering a solution as she headed towards 'Rikorik'.

Then--

She spotted Mizuki Nakahara standing on the street, looking completely incredulous.

Inoue Takina, who was already in a bad mood, was surprised to see that the other person hadn't even started working inside 'Rikorik' yet...

This made her feel even worse.

Even though 'RicoRico' is already like this, every single one of her companions wants to slack off.

Is this life even bearable anymore?

"Mizuki, what are you doing?! Didn't I tell you to watch over 'RicoRico' before I went to get the goods?"

Inoue Takina strode forward and spoke reproachfully to Nakahara Mizuki.

"Ah...ah..."

"what?"

Even though she had just been scolded, Nakahara Mizuki still looked astonished, her mouth agape in surprise.

Inoue Takina couldn't help but furrow her beautiful brows: "What's wrong?"

"Uh..."

Trying hard to close her mouth, Nakahara Mizuki swallowed, then pointed in front of her, her voice trembling slightly: "Um...Takina, did we come to the wrong store?"

"Huh? Sister Mizuki, I told you to drink less alcohol. What do you mean you're in the wrong place? Isn't this 'RicoRico'?"

Takina Inoue slapped Mizuki Nakahara's fingers away with great displeasure, then turned her head to look at her own coffee shop.

Then...

She was stunned.

There is no other reason.

The 'RicoRico' café, which I had imagined to be quiet and deserted, was now packed with people.

There was even a long queue extending from the entrance.

This was truly an unprecedented spectacle.

From within, one could also hear the flustered voice of Nishiki Chizuka, who had never witnessed such a scene before:

"Ah! The set meal for table number two!"

"Please use a hot towel; the ice water is here."

"Sorry, there are just too many people. I didn't hear you clearly. Could you please repeat the order of order?"

"..." Inoue Takina and Nakahara Mizuki.

They looked at each other, then rubbed their eyes. After confirming that they were not hallucinating, their expressions were blank.

Inoue Takina is an example of this.

Because she understands.

What exactly is the level of your own coffee shop?

Let alone queuing, even on weekends, she rarely sees the place fully booked; at most, business is just a little better than usual.

As for normal times...

The situation was so tragic that Inoue Takina almost didn't want to think about it.

And all of this is happening right now.

This was clearly beyond the comprehension of this girl who was very serious about everything she did.

If it weren't for the sign 'LycoReco' hanging at the entrance, which was indeed her own signboard, she wouldn't have believed that the coffee shop in front of her was the 'LycoReco' where she worked.

"Is this... really 'Ricoric'?"

Somewhat incredulous, Inoue Takina asked in a low voice.

"You're asking me?"

Mizuki Nakahara also didn't know how to answer.

She only took a little time to get some hangover medicine so as not to affect her work.

When she returned, she discovered that 'RicoRico' was no longer the 'RicoRico' she knew.

She even wondered at one point if she had suddenly gained the ability to travel through timelines.

This world line is actually the world line where 'RicoRico' became a hit...?

but--

"Takina?! Mizuki-nee?!"

A cheerful and energetic voice came through.

Inoue Takina and Nakahara Mizuki saw Nishiki Chizuka running towards them, looking anxious.

"Thousands of bunches?"

Looking at the shadow in front of her, Inoue Takina was a little dazed and subconsciously opened her mouth: "Chitsuka...didn't you go to the dormitory to rest?"

"Huh? Going to rest? 'RicoRico' is doing so well, how could I possibly go to rest?"

"No...Chizuka, it's your congenital heart disease..."

Seeing that Chizuka Nishiki was covered in sweat, Takina Inoue couldn't help but feel concerned.

It's important to know that due to congenital heart disease, Chizuka Nishiki has always been unable to engage in strenuous exercise, otherwise her heart wouldn't be able to keep up.

but--