My Romance Simulation with Them

[Your job isn't complicated, and entertaining guests is a piece of cake. You constantly solve problems for the 'End' band without ever uttering a complaint, which catches Kita Ikuyo's attention.]

Kita Ikuyo trusts you even more now.

Kita Ikuyo has a slight crush on you, and she'll practice with you on some guitar-related questions.

Kita-san, what are you doing?

Furthermore, because you helped out without pay, the work at the Starlight Performance Hall was completed perfectly, and a rumor began circulating among a small, special group of people that a particularly handsome young man worked there.

[The Starlight Performance Hall's revenue share increased this season, and your initiative in helping out caught the attention of Ichiji Hoshikata, the sound engineer, and Ms. PA, who hadn't previously paid much attention to you.]

[Ijichi Hoshika and Ms. PA's favorability towards you has slightly increased.]

【Ichika Ichiji and Ms. PA trust you even more now.】

Ijichi Hoshika, Ms. PA, you...

Now is not the time to say that.

Nanxiang stroked his chin, pulled at the strands of hair on his forehead, and rubbed them one by one with his fingers.

This is a subconscious action he takes when he is seriously thinking about something.

Things had developed to this point, which was completely beyond his expectations.

He simultaneously gained the attention of Ryo Yamada, Nijika Ijichi, Ikuyo Kita, Seika Ijichi, and even the behind-the-scenes sound engineer, Ms. PA.

What kind of male succubus am I in my third playthrough?

The successive blows from the simulations made Nango Toki let out a heavy sigh.

It looks like everything is going very well, which is very encouraging.

But now his only worry is whether these sudden changes will affect the progress between Goto Ichiri and himself.

That foolish woman who was both insecure and self-destructive.

Where are they now?

What are you thinking about now?

Chapter 18. This is a far-reaching choice.

After two weeks of simulations, plus today's actual encounter with Goto Ichiri, I've come to understand the purpose of this study.

I already knew a little about this girl when I was in Nanxiang.

She is a person who is both strong and weak.

These two are not contradictory.

Because Goto Ichiri's strength was never outwardly apparent.

In her second playthrough, she will be saddened by the rumors, and she will also silently endure for Nango Toki. She will also feel lost for a while because of Nango Toki's departure.

But soon, she picked up her guitar again, practiced constantly, and led the band 'End' through all obstacles to reach their peak.

Similarly, Goto Ichiri was also very weak.

When it comes to interpersonal relationships, she always subconsciously places herself at the very bottom.

If I'm temporarily unable to write lyrics due to a lack of inspiration, I will go to the dogezu (a Buddhist ritual to apologize).

Trying to please others in everything, fearing the loss of hard-won friends, doesn't realize that if a person cares too much about others, they will lose themselves.

They treat others with humility and deference, never daring to make eye contact.

Strong yet weak—that's how Nango Toki described Goto Ichiri.

And what would a girl like that think if she saw her relationships with other girls progressing so quickly?

Nanxiang felt something was wrong, so he poured himself a glass of water and continued the simulation.

[I've had frequent contact with the End of the Band and the staff of Starry Night, and our relationship has progressed further; it's really good.]

But you never forgot her, the one who had always earnestly guided you in learning guitar, the one who nestled against your back.

However, because you've been getting along better with other girls lately, it seems like you're drifting further and further away from her. You haven't even been able to exchange more than a few words with her lately.

Having known her for so long, you naturally know that she's a delicate and insecure girl who longs to connect with others. Instead of waiting, take the initiative.

You decide to ask Goto Ichiri out.

Well done!

While watching the simulation, Nanxiang sighed inwardly.

It's safe to say that he's truly a man of exceptional self-discipline.

Even when faced with the end of a band and all sorts of beautiful girls among the stars, they can still stick to their original intentions.

Inviting Goto Ichiri was not difficult for you; it only took one phone call, and she agreed immediately. From her voice on the phone, I could tell she was happy about your invitation.

On the day we met, Goto Ichiri's outfit was a real eye-catcher.

You would never have imagined that she could be so beautiful when she dressed up.

Her fair and radiant skin complemented her hair, which resembled cherry blossom petals. Her well-proportioned pale white lace top paired with a black midi skirt made Goto Ichiri exceptionally charming today.

But what's even more captivating is her figure, which is far more voluptuous than that of the average high school student.

Because of her hunched back and overly loose workout clothes, her beautiful figure had never been fully displayed to others. The overly flashy outfit recommended by Kita Ikuyo made her even more uneasy. This was the first time she had revealed her face to anyone other than her family.

Seeing your gaze drawn to her for the first time, she could only lower her head, both happy and shy.

Because you don't have much money, you can only take her for a simple shopping trip and sit in the park.

Even without a decent gift or a proper date location, she's still happy to be with you. Just being with you is enough for her.

In the end, you chose to eat at a family-run restaurant by the roadside.

During the meal, to avoid an overly quiet atmosphere, you, usually so talkative, tried to lighten the mood. But as you talked, you noticed that Goto Ichiri had unknowingly started crying.

Under your concerned gaze, she finally whispered the reason.

Over the past two weeks, your relationship with the band members has improved significantly. This should have been a cause for celebration for her, but amidst her joy, she has also been struggling with inner turmoil because your presence in their lives has been overwhelmingly dazzling.

Touching the sun with your hands will only result in being scorched and burned.

She was incredibly kind, never complaining or doubting you or the other band members, but instead felt utterly disgusted with herself for having such gloomy and negative thoughts.

You didn't speak, but gently patted her back to help her catch her breath, silently listening as she poured out all the anxiety and negative emotions of the past two weeks. She was like a fragile piece of porcelain, and you protected her very well.

You helped Goto Ichiri resolve her long-standing anxieties and provided her with a guarantee that could effectively alleviate them—a marriage registration form with your signature and seal.

Although you are not yet a minor, and your signature and seal on the marriage registration form have no legal effect for the time being, you keenly notice that Goto Ichiri's unease has dissipated considerably.

[After that, she felt much more relaxed, but the day of her official performance was drawing ever closer. The band members also became even more focused on practice.]

[Ichi Seika tells you that their hard work is justified; performing on stage has always been their dream.]

You understand the effort Goto Ichiri and the others put into getting on stage, and you have no complaints about it.

[Ichika has always admired you. She specially asked a friend to borrow their old guitar, which they hadn't used in a long time, so you could practice since you didn't have a guitar.]

Although you didn't have Goto Ichiri's guidance, you've progressed very quickly by teaching yourself on your own. You're not shy and often perform on the street when you have enough time. Your outstanding appearance and excellent solo singing and playing skills attract many girls to stop and watch.

[Your understanding of the guitar has deepened, and you occasionally help with rehearsals for Kita Ikuyo, who can't find the time. Your excellent guitar skills have impressed Iji Chikatsu and Yamada Ryo.]

As the days went by, the day for the band 'The End' to make their first official stage appearance as a whole drew ever closer.

And this was also the most important moment in the band's demise.

[You've seen all the hard work the band members put in throughout the entire process.]

You've always wanted to help, but haven't had the chance. This time, perhaps it's your turn to shine, and you decide—

[1. Leave it alone and let things take their course.]

[Second, after playing on the street for a period of time, you've gained a certain number of fans. Perhaps you can invite them to help warm up the crowd during your next street performance.]

Thirdly, to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, they should actively practice the pieces they will be performing on stage to avoid any accidents.

[IV. Personal simulation.]

These pop-up options caught Nanxiang Shi's attention.

Without a doubt, this is a far-reaching option.

Chapter 19. Reluctance and Anxiety

This marked the end of the band's first official stage performance.

The outcome of this performance will undoubtedly have a huge impact on Goto Ichiri and the entire band.

In the simulation, they spent more than three months preparing for their official performance, from passing the rehearsals to taking the stage.

Failure would mean the end of three months of painstaking practice for the band, all for naught. (In the anime, it did indeed take several months from passing the first rehearsal to designing the team uniforms to the actual performance.)

Most importantly, the hard-won unity of the band might be lost.

[1. Leave it alone and let things take their course.]

[Second, after playing on the street for a period of time, you've gained a certain number of fans. Perhaps you can invite them to help warm up the crowd during your next street performance.]

Thirdly, to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, they should actively practice the pieces they will be performing on stage to avoid any accidents.

[IV. Personal simulation.]

Without a doubt, the options at hand will determine the final outcome of the entire simulation.

He began to ponder this when he was in Nanxiang.

First, there are two options.

In this simulation, in order not to disturb the 'End' band's rehearsal and to improve his guitar skills, he performed on the street. As a result, he unexpectedly gained a certain number of fans from the street.

So, should we invite them over to warm up the atmosphere, as suggested in the options?

After thinking for a moment, Nanxiang shook his head and rejected the idea.

As a brand-new rock band, apart from Ryo Yamada, none of them had any experience performing on stage.

Excessive attention from fans only increases their psychological burden, preventing them from performing at their original level and causing a sharp decline in the quality of their performance.