My Romance Simulation with Them

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Regardless, your name consistently ranks higher than hers on the achievement list.

This made her very resentful, and she secretly asked you to go easy on her in the tests several times.

[You remain expressionless and unmoved by your girlfriend's request, continuing to crush her academically with an absolute advantage.]

[Your academic prowess, the Great Demon King of Nanxiang, is undeniable.]

She was furious about this, but her only form of resistance was adding more chili peppers, black pepper, and other spices to the dishes she cooked for you.

[Her cooking skills are quite good; she only adds chili powder and pepper for seasoning, which doesn't actually affect the flavor of the dish.]

The only thing that really bothers you about her is that, after "The Monster of the Human Heart," Rikka Takarada seems to have developed an interest in tokusatsu dramas.

She would often come to you and Akane Shinjo to ask about acting techniques during tokusatsu performances.

[The other person is Akane Shinjo's friend, and also a partner you worked hard with in "The Monster of the Heart".]

You generally answer all of Rikka Takarada's questions.

You often spend your time after school with Akane Shinjo and Rikka Takarada.

Thanks to your superb and humorous conversational skills, the atmosphere of the conversation is always exceptionally relaxed.

Similarly, through our communication, Rikka Takarada has gained a deeper understanding of you.

Like Akane Shinjo, she might occasionally crack a little joke at you.

Sometimes, Akane Shinjo would come home late due to her work schedule, and Rikka Takarada would always keep her company. However, you and she would mostly just watch tokusatsu (special effects) films together.

[When it was almost dark, you would also see her off to the tram at night.]

[Your relationship with Rikka Takarada has deepened without Akane Shinjo's knowledge.]

no--?

The sentence, "Your relationship with Rikka Takarada has deepened without Akane Shinjo's knowledge," seems to carry a deeper meaning.

Nanxiang couldn't help but touch his head.

this...

Indeed, as mentioned above, something unexpected happened that surprised even him.

but...

“I never said I wanted this kind of unexpected thing.”

Nanxiang rubbed his temples.

Miss Baoduo's sudden interference made him take it seriously.

However, the simulation continues.

Continuing to worry about the current situation will not help.

Nanxiang then immersed himself in the simulation once again.

Your feelings for Akane Shinjo continue to grow stronger as you spend more time together.

Similarly, you haven't forgotten her long-held dream of producing tokusatsu dramas.

[To this end, you and Rikka Takarada, who also has a great interest in tokusatsu dramas, crammed on a lot of knowledge about tokusatsu films.]

As you both study toy photography together, your relationship deepens.

She'll occasionally come over and, like Akane Shinjo, cook something for you.

Similarly, when you feel tired, they will go to the tram station alone rather than bother you.

Her laid-back yet somewhat decisive personality is completely different from Akane Shinjo's.

You greatly admire her straightforward personality.

You and she gradually became inseparable friends.

However, during this process, you also noticed a hesitant...or rather, a softer side to her personality.

[But she wasn't willing to speak up, so you didn't ask any further questions.]

After all, even friends sometimes keep secrets they can't tell others.

Time continues to move forward.

[A month before high school graduation, Rikka Takarada approaches you when Akane Shinjo happens to be away.]

“?” Nanxiang Shi.

My heart had just calmed down in Nanxiang.

The issue was brought up again because of Rikka's actions in the simulation.

After her performance in "The Monster of the Human Heart," she developed a great interest in tokusatsu dramas. However, similarly, Rikka Takarada showed great hesitation in the face of this field, which she had almost never ventured into before high school.

She longed to pursue her dreams with the same unwavering passion as Akane Shinjo.

However, there are also concerns that the road ahead will be extremely arduous and difficult.

[That's why she specifically sought you out, hoping to hear your thoughts as the top student in your grade at Ocha High School.]

Memories from the simulation began to surge.

The location is Akane Shinjo's home.

It was probably Saturday and Sunday, a weekend, when Akane Shinjo went out to buy newly released tokusatsu merchandise and materials for making monster models.

Therefore, only Nango Toki and Takarada Rikka lived in her home.

So that's why.

Lying on the sofa, eating potato chips and playing on her phone in landscape mode, Rikka Takarada turned her sapphire blue eyes to the side: "What do you think of my idea, Nango?"

In front of her old friends in Nanxiang, she basically didn't care much about her image. As long as she didn't expose herself, she usually did whatever she wanted.

In response to her question, Nango Toki raised his head and calmly asked in return:

Are you referring to wanting to become a tokusatsu actor?

"Ah."

As she put down the potato chips, Rikka Takarada, who seemed casual at first glance, tensed up slightly, and her clear, jewel-like eyes couldn't help but look at Toki Nanago.

And it was under her gaze that this was the case.

Nanxiang remarked, seemingly nonchalantly, "Isn't it fine?"

"...Yeah?"

The other party's indifferent attitude made Rikka Takarada remain silent for a while before speaking.

"Ah."

Nanxiang continued flipping through the novel, answering as he read: "In reality, it will be very difficult no matter which path you choose in the future."

"Is it really that hard for special effects actors to make money? Are other industries really that easy?"

Nanxiang continued reading the novel.

"To be precise, nothing in life is easy. In my opinion, it's already quite remarkable that you have a goal for the future."

"Don't dwell on failures, but don't ignore them either. That's all the advice I can think of."

"As for planning your future and considering your future, I can tell you frankly that I can't do that."

Nango Toki looked away from the novel: "I will support your ideas and can provide you with the help I can, but I cannot be responsible for your future, Rikka."

"..."

Another silence followed.

Rikka Takarada also turned her attention back to her phone screen.

A while later.

Her voice finally rang out.

"Thank you, Nanxiang."

"Ah."

Nanxiang nodded and responded.

Another minute passed.

The bag of potato chips was handed over.

"Want some food, Nanxiang?"

"Hmm. Eat something."