My Romance Simulation with Them

Nango Toki shifted his gaze from the one million yen envelope and decisively expressed his attitude with a single word.

"Huh...? Why?"

"What 'why'? How could a grown man like me possibly need you to support me?"

Nango couldn't help but glance at Shinjo Akane.

Sometimes, my girlfriend really seems to have lost her mind.

"Isn't money meant to be spent?"

Her hopes were completely dashed, which made Shinjo Akane very unhappy: "What's wrong with you, a grown man, spending a little of my money?"

What does "spend a little of your money" mean?

Nango Toki couldn't help but glance at the one million yen placed on the table.

He felt that if he didn't speak up...

I have a feeling that Akane Shinjo will be giving him this kind of "tribute" every month from now on.

Akane Shinjo retorted angrily, "If you really liked me, would you care about that?!"

"Of course I don't care, what I care about is my dignity."

Nanxiang was not the kind of guy who lived off girls.

"I don't care! You have to use it!"

Shinjo Akane forcibly stuffed the money into the hand of the reluctant Nango Toki.

"......" Nanxiang time.

Looking at Akane Shinjo's unhappy face.

Then look at the thick wad of yen in your hand.

Nanxiang sighed and finally gave in.

Just accept it; you don't really need it. You can always return it to the other person later.

With that in mind, Nanxiang accepted the money.

But at the same time, he also vaguely sensed a sense of unease.

This dialogue seems absurd, as if Akane Shinjo is simply throwing a tantrum.

But this makes you feel somewhat uneasy.

Because you can clearly sense the fragile heart hidden beneath these seemingly absurd and comical words and actions.

[This time it's money, but what will it be next time?]

Trying to build a relationship between you and her based on these external things is inherently ridiculous and unrealistic.

But all you can do about her behavior is be tolerant, because only in this way can you avoid hurting her delicate emotions.

She's become more dependent on you.

At school, she finally stopped caring about what others thought and started chatting and being affectionate with you.

In her little world, you are her everything.

"......" Nanxiang time.

Something feels off.

These are my thoughts upon seeing Nanxiang as it is now.

Even though his relationship with Akane Shinjo is progressing steadily right now, that's still true.

Akane Shinjo seems to care too much about his feelings.

The deepening relationship symbolizes that he is getting closer to her, but it also means that the girl is becoming more dependent on him.

In a sense, this is not a bad thing.

Dependence on you is a sign of trust in you.

but--

Everything has its limits.

Looking at the simulated text, Nango muttered to himself.

Unrestrained dependence on someone will only lead to the loss of oneself.

To always be mindful of that person's mood, to be their yes-man, to be terrified of being abandoned... to live in constant fear and anxiety—this kind of relationship is clearly unhealthy.

And most importantly...

Although there is too little description of Akane Shinjo's parents.

But at least she's part of the Shinjo family.

As famous real estate developers, would her parents really tolerate a guy like him living with Shinjo Akane?

Continue reading down in Nanxiang.

You continue living with her; this is probably when she smiles most genuinely.

With you by her side, she felt as if she had boundless courage; even walking down the street, she would proactively greet people.

During breaks between classes, she would always eagerly come to find you, even if it was only for a short time.

She's still using the same old "sugar daddy" excuse to get you to use some of her allowance.

As for her advances, you have no choice but to accept them.

However, your relationship with her ultimately couldn't be kept secret from Akane Shinjo's parents.

Even if they are completely indifferent to their daughter.

[But at least she still carries the title of 'Shinjo family heiress,' and information about her romantic relationships and her social circle at school will inevitably reach Shinjo Akane's parents' ears.]

[It was a perfectly peaceful day, as quiet as any other.]

Akane's parents came to her door.

[She, usually so strong, is unusually vulnerable at this moment, making your heart ache.]

Faced with her utter vulnerability, you simply held her hand gently and told her that you were there for her.

It was a seemingly peaceful morning.

I woke up in bed.

We chatted and ate together with Nanxiang.

Everything was as peaceful and happy as usual.

but--

Akane Shinjo lowered her head; she, who was always assertive in public, appeared particularly vulnerable at this moment.

If you look closely, you'll find it.

Her body seemed to be trembling slightly.

That smile that seems to never fade.

When faced with the man and woman sitting in front of him, all that remained was gloom and reluctance.

She wanted to speak, but the fear in her heart was impossible to hide.

Then--

A soft touch came from my palm.

Akane Shinjo looked up in surprise.

Then I saw Nango Toki's calm profile.

And when he turned his head to him, he said, "It's okay, I'm here for you."

Looking at the southern countryside like this.

Akane Shinjo's initial anxiety gradually subsided.

She gripped his hand tightly.

Then, the two heard the words of Shinjo's father in front of them.

"You must be my daughter's boyfriend, Nango Toki... Nango-kun, right?"

Akane Shinjo's father was a man who appeared extremely cold and hard, and his words seemed to be devoid of any emotion.

Even when he said the word 'daughter,' he still used the same tone, as if he were asking curtly what to eat for breakfast.

"I'm."

Nanxiang raised his head, his gaze not wavering in the slightest despite the other party's pressure.

He noticed Nango's gaze and calm expression.

The usually stern-faced father of Shinjo, who had come to visit, showed a rare hint of appreciation.

He took a sip of tea and said calmly, "Nanxiang-kun, you don't need to be nervous. My mother and I came here this time not to blame you two for what happened."

"what?"

The unexpected answer left Akane Shinjo with a look of surprise and delight.

But unlike her expression, Nanxiang Shi didn't respond; his expression remained calm.

Judging from his expression alone, he exudes a maturity beyond his years.

"On the contrary, I am more surprised that that thing... could find such an excellent man as you."

Shinjo's father spoke.

"..." Shinjo Akane's body trembled.

Although she had long known that her parents were indifferent to her.

She hadn't expected them to be this cold.

She suddenly felt very cold...