My Romance Simulation with Them

"Leaving his two lovely fiancées alone in the shop for over a week without a single word of contact, isn't that the mark of a heartless man, Toki-kun?"

"Although I have no recollection of being engaged to any of you—and shouldn't the engagement have been with one of you?"

Nango Toki, on the other end of the video call, clearly wasn't buying into Nishiki Chizuka's act and spoke up quite bluntly.

"That won't work."

Chitsuka Nishiki pulled Inoue Takina, who was too embarrassed to speak, aside and said with a hum:

"If Toki-kun is to marry Lady Chitsuka in the future, he will have to marry Takina as well."

"Thousands of bunches!"

Hearing Chizuka Nishiki say such embarrassing things, Inoue Takina, who was usually serious and had a particularly thin skin, tugged at her sleeve and made a sound.

But clearly, Chizuka Nishiki simply ignored her with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Nango Toki on the other end of the video showed a thoughtful expression before speaking directly:

"If you put it that way, I'm actually even more interested in marrying Takina."

"Hmph—you're too naive, Toki-kun!"

On the other end of the video, Nishiki Chizuka flashed her mischievous smile again: "If you choose to marry Takina, then Lady Chizuka will come as part of your dowry to accompany you!"

"Oh my, you're the happiest man in the world. You must have saved the world in your past life to deserve this treatment."

Chizuka Nishiki reached out and poked the camera with her finger, giving Nango the feeling that it was as if her finger was playfully touching the tip of her nose through the screen.

"Ah, yes, yes, yes."

On the other end of the video, Nanxiang glanced at her sideways, his tone unchanged, as if he were reading in a monotonous, mechanical voice: "I am truly the happiest man in the world."

It was already very late at night.

But their desire to chat remained undiminished.

He talked with them until very late.

Her overly free-spirited and cheerful nature, as well as her earnest and aloof demeanor, brought him indescribable joy.

During this time, the free-spirited and cheerful woman spoke about many things she wanted to do in the future.

But what I really want to do is—

"I want to find happiness together with Toki-kun and Takina."

In the video, her voice when she said those words was still the same as usual—playful and adorable.

but--

You could tell that there was not a single lie in her words.

They spoke their minds in a joking tone, hoping for your response.

But you didn't give the answer at that moment.

It's not just because you're busy preparing for exams, but because you need more time to think.

Similarly, you secretly made up your mind.

In real life.

"If things continue to develop this way... could it really end up like that?"

Feeling the memories within the simulation, Nango Toki was a little unsure.

Two people marrying each other...

Is this an ending that can be considered a happy ending?

Nanxiang rubbed his temples.

However, things had already developed to this point, so he could only look down quietly.

Time continues to move forward.

[Amidst everyone's astonishment, you, who spent a year in your second year of high school at the 'RicoRico' café, achieved a resounding victory, ranking first in the entrance exam for the University of Tokyo.]

[But to everyone's surprise, you didn't choose the University of Tokyo's medical school; instead, you chose the university's literature program as your new starting point.]

"A literature major...?"

The choices one makes in the simulation are clearly understood by Nanxiang in reality.

As someone from the same region, he naturally knew why the other party had made that choice.

In Japan, writers have always enjoyed a high social status.

Even literary authors like Osamu Dazai, who repeatedly committed suicide with his female students, could still be addressed as "Mr." in Japan.

If you choose this path.

So perhaps the possibility that his relationship with Takina and Chizuka... will be accepted by others...

不 ...

If one truly chooses this path, the hardships involved will be immense...

Nanxiang shook his head when he thought of this place, and didn't continue to think about it.

That evening, to celebrate your acceptance into the University of Tokyo, 'RikoRiko' closed early to celebrate with you.

[Takina Inoue used the cooking skills you taught her to prepare a delicious meal.]

On this day, fueled by the effects of alcohol, the manager, Mika, offers you some advice.

He hopes you can move into 'Rikorik's' dormitory and live with Nishiki Chizuka and Inoue Takina.

[Considering both the ease of getting to the University of Tokyo and the basic living conditions in your rented room, 'RikoRiko's' dormitory is definitely a better choice for you.]

You are tempted by the invitation from store manager Mika.

However, it's also important to consider that 'RikoRiko's' dormitory is entirely occupied by girls except for you, especially the second floor with empty rooms, which is where Nishiki Chizuka and Inoue Takina live.

[Upon hearing your thoughts, the members of 'Rikorik' simply exchanged a glance before revealing a knowing smile.]

They already consider you family, so how could they refuse you check-in over such a small matter?

You are now officially living with Chizuka Nishiki and Takina Inoue.

Living with Chizuka Nishiki and Takina Inoue involved both joyful and embarrassing moments.

[For example, imagine you're about to use the restroom but find Inoue Takina already sitting there, blushing and staring at you in surprise.]

[When I wake up early, there's always Chizuka Nishiki clinging to me, and occasionally Takina Inoue's figure too.]

When I was about to use the washing machine, I found it filled with a large pile of women's underwear.

[When I get up early and leave the house yawning, I might bump into Chizuka Nishiki, who's dressed too scantily.]

In situations like this, you usually suspect Chizuka Nishiki is doing it on purpose, but given her level 5 reflexes and pre-emptive defenses, you can't find any evidence and have to give up for the time being.

Meanwhile, Chizuka Nishiki and Takina Inoue also noticed it.

You seem to be taking your studies more seriously than before the college entrance exam.

[While walking down the street buying supplies for 'RicoRico,' they can hear you muttering about the novel's structural problems.]

[While preparing ingredients, I'll also see you reading some difficult foreign novels.]

The light in your room sometimes stays on very late.

Your sudden change has puzzled them.

[Because your grades are already considered outstanding among your peers.]

Now that you've reached the pinnacle of your peers, why not pause and take a break?

But they didn't ask those questions; instead, they silently chose to support you from behind.

They often go to great lengths to move you, who has fallen asleep at your desk after staying up all night, to the bed, then take off your coat and cover you with a blanket. By the time they finish this, both of them are covered in sweat.

[I'll even fight off sleepiness to carefully prepare a nourishing soup for you in the evening.]

No matter how late you stay up, as soon as you step out of your room, you can almost always see their shadows.

In the long, dark night, there was neither moon nor stars.

Only they will stay by your side.

You saw everything.

You remember everything.

Effort will ultimately pay off, for ordinary people and even more so for geniuses.

Your already exceptional learning talent has been further amplified through diligent study.

But you know, if you're going to walk this path that the world can't accept with them, the effort you have to put in will be something most people couldn't endure.

Your academic ability has increased significantly; your current academic ability is 9.

Whether it's challenging coursework or difficult questions from literature professors, these things won't stump you.

The following year, your short detective story "The Doll," written under the pen name "Chizuka Takina," was published in a renowned popular fiction magazine in Tokyo.

Your short detective story, "The Doll," has achieved considerable success thanks to the publisher's efforts.

In June of the same year, you wrote a piece of mono no aware (the pathos of things) entitled "Café No. 3" for the famous fiction magazine "Shincho".

[You used extremely delicate and sensitive language to describe the poignant story of a young man from the countryside who comes to Tokyo, is dazzled by its dazzling array of attractions, and unexpectedly meets and falls in love with two girls, 'Senko' and 'Takiko'.]

That year, sales of novels attributed to Chizuka Takina soared.

In your third year, you became the first student at the University of Tokyo to skip a year and earn a Master of Arts degree.

During this period, you continued to publish your works on the Tokyo Literature Forum under the pen name 'Chizuka Takina'.

The diverse styles of your work each time you present surprise countless people.

Countless people have reached out to you, wanting to befriend someone as young as you who has already achieved such literary success.

[Given your youth, your achievements, and your exceptional looks compared to other men your age, many prominent families in Tokyo have extended marriage offers to you.]

You politely declined their invitation.

Your heart has already been equally divided between two people, so naturally your gaze will not be attracted to any other woman.