My Romance Simulation with Them

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Lyco has never experienced such a grand occasion before.

The culinary skills of Nanxiang during that time are evident.

if...

If we could keep him in 'RicoRico'.

"Twenty percent...that's too little..."

Inoue Takina opened her mouth and expressed her opinion:

“But this shop is actually still run by Mika-sensei... he's just been a bit busy lately. Nango... Nango-san, why don't you wait until he comes back before discussing the specific profit sharing with him?”

Takina Inoue is serious by nature, but she's not stupid; one should always have a longer-term perspective.

She didn't need to haggle over such a small amount of money and let go of a chef like Nango Toki.

As for her thoughts.

On the other side, Nango seemed to have anticipated this as well.

But he just smiled and then waved his hand:

"No need. I've already agreed with Miss Jinmu that we'll only charge 20% of the revenue today. And please don't keep expecting me to come over; I still have my studies to attend to."

"Homework?"

Upon hearing this, Inoue Takina couldn't help but look at Nango Toki.

"Yes. I'm about the same age as you and Miss Jinmu, all seventeen."

"Huh?! Seventeen years old?"

Upon hearing this, not only was Inoue Takina surprised, but even the 27-year-old single woman Nakahara Mizuki next to her couldn't help but look over.

no way.

When Nanxiang speaks, he exudes an indescribable sense of maturity. He is also very efficient in his work, decisive and considerate.

His calm and capable demeanor makes it easy to overlook his actual age.

"Nothing to be surprised about."

Nanxiang glanced at the time: "I'll take my leave now. I'll come back next Saturday and Sunday if I have time, and I'll visit the manager of 'Rikorik' then."

He came twice, but neither time did he see Mika, the manager of 'RicoRico'.

This left him with a sense of regret.

After all, besides the simulation, he was actually quite interested in Mika in real life as well.

However, it's too late now, and judging from Inoue Takina's words, if the other party comes, it will probably be even later.

Although I'm interested, that would take too long.

So let's give up for now and go home.

They received their share of the revenue, which had been agreed upon beforehand.

Feeling the substantial weight in his hands, Nanxiang Shi was completely satisfied.

After a quick count, it turned out to be a whopping 200,000 yen.

This is only 20% of the profit.

Nanxiang let out a heavy sigh.

This is related to his high price and his LV4 cooking skills.

But perhaps the most crucial element is the "happiness" special effect added to the "Happy Cooking Skills of Nanxiang Yili" that he acquired.

It brings happiness to those who taste it.

This is something that many people in metropolitan areas, who have abundant material lives but impoverished spiritual lives, can hardly afford.

Nango silently expressed his gratitude to Goto Ichiri in his heart.

Then, he walked up to Chizuka Nishiki.

"Ok?"

When Nyanko-sensei saw Nango walking towards her, she tilted her head, then her expression became excited:

"Could it be that Mr. Shi finally discovered my good points during today's work? And now he's going to kneel down and propose to me?"

She continued enthusiastically, "It's alright, Shi Jun, you don't need to kneel. I'll agree right now, but we're both not of marriageable age yet, so let's get engaged first... I'm not in a rush..."

She started talking to herself, appearing extremely excited, which made Nanxiang Shi shake his head involuntarily. Then he spoke:

"What are you talking about? Miss Jinmu, I just came here to remind you of something."

"remind?"

Chizuki Nishiki looked completely bewildered.

“Not bad.” Nango Toki glanced at Nishiki Chizuka and continued:

"Although I accepted 20% of 'RicoRico's' revenue as payment, please don't forget, Miss Nishiki, that you still owe me 11,000 yen for taxi fare."

"Uh--"

Before Chitsuka could react to these words, Takina Inoue and Mizuki Nakahara, who were standing next to her, were somewhat taken aback.

11,000 yen?

no...

Didn't you just receive a little over 200,000?

Why bother calculating that paltry 11,000 yen at a time like this?

Besides, if you're that short of money, you can just come work at 'RikoRiko' after class.

Wouldn't that earn even more money?

They couldn't understand, but Nanxiang didn't care about their thoughts at all.

After all, a debt is a debt.

Compensation is compensation.

The two are not comparable at all.

Furthermore, Nango Toki had not yet officially decided to work for 'RikoRiko'.

The reason I'm willing to help this time is simply because the 'RicoRico' café is just too deserted.

He happened to have time to help out today, so he was willing to lend a hand.

"I understand! Toki-kun! It's just that I don't have the money right now... But later! I will definitely try my best to pay it back! Eleven thousand yen, right? I'll do my best."

Holding her small hand tightly, Nishiki Chizuka tilted her head back earnestly and spoke to Nango Toki in front of her.

However, her words, which were an effort to present herself in front of Nango Toki, elicited a strange expression from Inoue Takina on the other side.

Although today's revenue cannot be moved at will, Inoue Takina clearly remembers it.

Chizuka Nishiki has a private slush fund.

It contained all the money she had saved up, which she had hardly ever used.

If she wanted to pay off an amount of 11,000 yen, Chizuka Nishiki should be able to do so now.

Why deliberately drag it out?

Inoue Takina didn't understand and wanted to speak, but was interrupted by Nango Toki's nodding gesture: "Okay, since Miss Nishiki has said so, I will come again next time."

After saying that.

He nodded to Inoue Takina and Nakahara Mizuki on the other side before pushing open the door and leaving.

Watching his figure disappear into the night.

Inoue Takina then turned her head to the side: "Chizuka."

"Ok?"

Why are you deliberately delaying paying back the money?

She voiced the question that had been troubling her since earlier.

As for Inoue Takina's confusion, Nishiki Chizuka simply extended a slender white finger and shook it, making a 'tsk tsk tsk' sound.

"Too inexperienced, Takina really doesn't know anything."

"Ok?"

"If I pay back the money now, won't my connection with Shi Jun end here?"

Nishiki Chizuka snorted twice: "As long as I don't pay back the money, Toki-kun will keep coming to 'RikoRiko'. If you think about it that way, you should understand, right?"

“…” Inoue Takina.

This makes a lot of sense, but why does it always feel a little off?

She was not in a position to comment, so she remained silent.

But this silence did not last long.

Mizuki Nakahara, standing nearby, then raised her own question:

"Chizuka, you said before that your heart... problem has been resolved... Of course, I didn't ask for details because I was too shocked, but..."

Nakahara Mizuki paused, her gaze fixed on Nishiki Chizuka, and asked in a soft voice:

"is that true?"

Yes.

Chizuka Nishiki's heart condition is a result that none of the members of 'RikoRiko' can avoid and must face.

But just now, Chizuka Nishiki said that her heart problem has been resolved...

So what exactly is it...?