My Romance Simulation with Them

If she leaves this place and elopes with Nango Toki, Shinjo Akane will probably end up dropping out of school.

That's all I can think of.

The future can no longer be described as 'dark'.

Shinjo's father believed that his daughter, who had always pretended to be cheerful and optimistic but only thought of herself, would definitely make the right choice.

but--

“…” Shinjo Akane did not speak this time.

She did not obey him as Shinjo's father had expected.

She didn't even glance at her biological parents.

She simply stood up and gripped Nango's hand tightly.

Just this one action.

That already says it all.

"Then we'll take our leave, Mr. Shinjo."

Nango stood up, facing Shinjo's father with the same indifferent voice and expression.

He packed up his belongings and all of Shinjo Akane's documents, then took Shinjo Akane and left.

He never addressed the two men as "Uncle Shinjo" or "Aunt Shinjo" from beginning to end.

Behind them.

Shinjo's father, who sat down again with an expressionless face, and Shinjo's mother, who seemed completely angered by Shinjo Akane's behavior, were left behind.

"Aren't you going to do anything about her?"

Some sarcastic remarks came from Shinjo's mother.

She had no emotional foundation with the man in front of her to begin with, and that was still the case now.

“There’s no point in disciplining her. If she really wants to leave, there’s no way to force her to stay here.”

A heart that yearns for freedom cannot be confined.

Shinjo's father understood this very well.

Akane Shinjo has two hands and two feet.

If she really wants to leave, the Shinjo family absolutely cannot keep her.

"How about calling the police? It's not right for two high school students to be hanging out together."

"Shinjo Akane is, after all, the eldest daughter of the Shinjo family."

Shinjo's father shook his head.

If they really do that, and things get out of hand, the only ones who will lose face in the end are the Shinjo family.

Shinjo's father was even thinking about it.

Did Nango know from the beginning that the Shinjo family was his lifeline, which is why he dared to be so fearless and take Shinjo Akane away from under his nose?

That's all I was thinking about.

Shinjo's father couldn't help but sigh.

"He's a talented person."

His voice carried a hint of regret.

It seems that he regrets missing the opportunity to visit Nanxiang.

But all that's left is regret.

There was still no trace of concern for Akane Shinjo in his words.

Throughout the entire process, he seemed to be thinking only about the Shinjo family's affairs.

......

Shinjo Akane followed behind Nango Toki.

After leaving that home, she is now left only with confusion.

This feeling of confusion made her turn her head and whisper to Nanxiang beside her.

"Southern Township".

"Ok?"

"What should we do next?"

Yes.

What should we do next?

Because of the sudden change, she has completely lost her way regarding her future goals and what she should do next.

but--

"First, find a place where you can continue to live."

Nango spoke up, looking ahead as if to comfort Shinjo Akane: "Find a home."

"...Find a home...?"

Shinjo Akane also looked ahead, following Nango Toki.

Despite the fact that there was nothing ahead except the usual street scene.

But I don't know why.

In her heart.

Suddenly, a little bit of power emerged.

And the anticipation for tomorrow.

Akane Shinjo wasn't actually surprised by your choice.

She knew from the beginning that this was the kind of person you were.

Even if you have little resistance to money, even if your family is struggling financially, she knows you're the kind of person who would rather starve than compromise on fundamental principles.

You don't have a clear plan for your future yet, but no matter where you are, you must first find a place to settle down.

But you are forced to confront the most practical problems.

【money.】

Whether you're living independently or simply want to move forward with your life, it all inevitably comes down to the word 'money'.

Fortunately, you haven't touched a single penny of the money Shinjo Akane used to 'support' you.

With this money, you easily found a nice room that was much more spacious than your previous low-rent apartment.

[You paid two years' rent upfront, and this single action reduced the amount of money you previously received from Akane Shinjo by more than half.]

But you don't care; two years is enough time for you to use your exceptional talents to earn even more money.

With the accommodation issue resolved, the next step is room arrangement.

At her suggestion, you gave up the two single beds and replaced them with a double bed in the master bedroom.

Considering your current family situation, you haven't purchased a television; you've simply bought essential furniture such as wardrobes and desks.

[And you let Akane Shinjo handle all of this.]

Because this place is not just a safe haven for her now, but her entire world from now on.

Unlike that cold, impersonal mansion, everything here was arranged and designed by her.

Akane Shinjo felt an unprecedented joy, despite the fact that their current circumstances were far more difficult than before.

Even if you are already trying to save money.

But these will undoubtedly be another expense.

Your money has dwindled again, leaving you with only about a month's worth of living expenses.

Akane Shinjo noticed this and tried to check her bank account.

Unfortunately, just as Shinjo's father said, he wouldn't provide Shinjo Akane with any financial assistance; all her bank cards were frozen, and the funds inside were inaccessible.

She feels very sorry for you.

You seemed completely unconcerned, and gently comforted her as she looked apologetic.

You never considered relying on Shinjo's parents' support.

However, while that's what they say, the predicament you face is a very real one.

Without a source of income, your simple life together will quickly fall apart.

Whether it's the tuition at Ocha High School or the daily electricity, gas, and water bills—these burdens are clearly beyond the reach of two high school students.

Simply working part-time is clearly insufficient to meet these needs.

"As expected, it has come to this."

In reality, he muttered to himself while in Nanxiang.

He had already foreseen this situation when Shinjo's parents first appeared.

Given his personality, it's impossible for him to compromise with those two people.

It is only natural to refuse.

It's only natural that they would find themselves in a difficult situation.

but--

"Since it's me... I'm sure I can think of a solution."

Nanxiang didn't care at all.

He has always been very confident in this regard.

And things unfolded exactly as he had predicted.