My Romance Simulation with Them

No.

What are you doing, Mr. Utsumi?

What the hell do you mean by deepening our relationship, you're a grown man?

Looking at the bespectacled man, Utsumi, who was pestering him with questions about the details of the script in the simulated memory, Nango Toki silently made a decision in his heart.

If I were to meet someone like Utsumi in real life...

He must avoid it.

Time continues to move forward.

Thanks to everyone's efforts, the rehearsals for "The Monster of the Human Heart" proceeded smoothly, and Akane Shinjo subsequently obtained the performance schedule for the gymnasium from the student council.

Everything is moving in a positive direction.

Nanxiang closed his eyes.

In my memory, there were the sounds of monsters roaring, created by him using a guitar and various other musical instruments.

Akane Shinjo painstakingly crafted a variety of exquisite handmade props and leather cases.

The group of people rehearsing diligently, sweating profusely...

These scenes began to flash back in my mind.

In simulated memory.

Sitting in the center of the group, near the spot where Nanago was sitting, Shinjo Akane smiled so brightly for the first time.

Unlike his usual fake smile.

This time, she was completely sincere, without any pretense.

Nanxiang nodded in agreement.

In the previous playthrough, Akane Shinjo did indeed show a genuine smile.

But that was only when she was with Nango Toki, when Akane Shinjo could show a genuine expression.

When she is with other people, she still maintains that carefully disguised appearance.

But this third playthrough is different.

Even among outsiders like Utsumi Sho and Hibiki Yuta, Shinjo Akane would unconsciously reveal a genuine smile.

It seems that this time, starting from high school, Akane Shinjo has gradually gained the courage to step out of the shadows of the past.

This is undoubtedly a good omen.

In other words.

If we want Akane Shinjo to truly overcome her inner shadows, the most effective way might be for her to actively reach out to others and make some genuine friends.

The reason I failed the previous time was...

This was also because Nango Toki showed almost unconditional tolerance and acceptance of Shinjo Akane.

She was unwilling to face others, so she faced Nanxiang herself.

It was this unconditional tolerance and acceptance that led to the failure of the previous run.

Continue reading down in Nanxiang.

Through her continued efforts with everyone, Akane Shinjo gradually gained the courage to overcome the shadows of her childhood.

To the outside world, she still maintains her cheerful and sunny demeanor, but those who know her keenly sense that she seems different from before.

Although she used to have a sunny and cheerful personality, she always seemed to lack some kind of emotion.

But now, she possesses a touch of playfulness and cuteness, making those who know her inexplicably find her even more charming.

[And in this process, the days went by one by one.]

Finally, the Imperial Tea Festival has officially begun.

On this day, you canceled many appointments to make time for her to visit the Imperial Tea Ceremony.

She spent what could be described as the happiest day of her life with you.

Just before she was about to go on stage to perform, she confessed her long-hidden feelings to you.

"Southern Township".

"Ok?"

"Is it delicious?"

"It's alright."

While eating the takoyaki in his hand, Nango casually replied with a remark.

Originally, all the snacks and dishes at the Ocha Festival were made by students, so the taste was only so-so.

And frankly, it's all about saving on the cost budget.

There are no octopus legs in the takoyaki, at most some scattered pieces of octopus.

The food in the southern countryside was just average.

"is it?"

Standing next to Nango Toki, Shinjo Akane remained silent for a moment before looking at the student council members who were helping to set up the "Monster of the Human Heart" set, and then sighed:

"It's finally starting."

Yes.

It's finally about to begin.

Her first step in pursuing her dream of making a tokusatsu drama... was also her very first step.

Thinking about this...

Shinjo Akane glanced at Nango again, almost unconsciously.

The other person was the first person to accompany her in taking this first step.

after...

I really want to continue walking this path with the other person.

She thought to herself silently.

Then he looked up and asked in a low voice:

"Nanxiang, what are your plans after this performance?"

"Ok?"

Her question made Nanxiang Shi involuntarily turn his gaze toward her.

"What other plans could I have? Keep learning and stay number one."

"You're silly, I didn't ask about your life plans."

Akane Shinjo blinked her crimson eyes and spoke in a very soft voice, "I mean, if this performance is a success..."

"What if it succeeds?" Nango asked, looking at Shinjo Akane.

Under Nango Toki's gaze, Shinjo Akane shifted her eyes: "If we succeed... I want you to continue walking with me."

As she said those words, her face flushed slightly in the dimly lit backstage area.

Today marks not only the first day that her dream of making a tokusatsu drama takes flight.

It was also the day she truly wanted to give her heart to someone.

The word '陪着' in Japanese also means 'to associate with'.

Given Nanxiang's intelligence, it was impossible for him not to understand.

but--

"What if it fails?"

"Why--?"

Shinjo Akane, who was waiting for a reply, was clearly surprised that Nango Toki would speak like that.

Her initially shy face froze, then turned into one of shame and indignation: "Nanxiang, you bastard!"

She was really furious with Nango Toki.

This guy.

Even at a time like this, they're still deliberately bullying her!

But to her surprise, Nanxiang Shi was still speaking in a serious tone at this moment:

"Success naturally brings rewards, so failure should also be punished, right?"

"What kind of punishment do you want!?"

Akane Shinjo was so angry that she gritted her teeth and retorted directly.

This guy...

Prematurely considering failure before even achieving success.

There's even a punishment?

She wanted to hear what Nanxiang Shi had to say.

She glared at Nanxiang Shi with a displeased expression.

Then--

"If I fail, Shinjo, how about I punish you by making you my girlfriend?"

"Why--?"

Akane Shinjo, who had been gritting her teeth in anger, froze the moment she heard those words.

at the same time.

That previous feeling of anger and frustration.