My Romance Simulation with Them

Nanxiang looked at this line of text and couldn't help but shake his head.

Isn't this relationship with Rikka Takarada progressing way too fast?

only...

"There shouldn't be any major problems."

He muttered to himself in the south.

Yes.

There shouldn't be that much of a problem.

Rikka Takarada has a lazy personality and never wants to compete with others for anything.

This person is usually incredibly carefree.

Should she be pitted against Akane Shinjo?

This was just a thought; back in Nango, it seemed practically impossible.

The subsequent simulations seemed to validate Nango Toki's idea.

You hold a high place in Rikka Takarada's heart, but your relationship seems to remain at the level of true friendship.

There is frequent physical contact between you and her, but it remains only as friends.

Her lazy, slow pace often makes you worry and want to help her.

She simply smiled and fully accepted your kindness.

[Being with you makes her feel at ease.]

But she has never expressed her love for you.

She was like an ancient well, her beautiful face always calm and undisturbed.

[Putting aside your rapidly progressing relationship with Rikka Takarada, you and Akane Shinjo also encountered the first turning point in your lives.]

[It turns out to be a recording of our performance of "The Monster of the Human Heart" during my second year of high school, which was uploaded to the internet by someone.]

The excellent costumes and props, the outstanding set design, and the poignant yet romantic script that no one can ignore have sparked heated discussions online.

The fact that you are high school students creating content has surprised and astonished countless people both inside and outside the industry.

They couldn't believe that high school students could create such a perfect piece.

[As a result, people in the special effects film industry approached them.]

They hope that you and Akane Shinjo can officially enter the world of tokusatsu dramas.

It's said that your excellent script attracted the attention of a tokusatsu drama scriptwriter who is nearing retirement age. He hopes to find a successor before his retirement, so that you can inherit his network of contacts at the television station and the programs he oversees.

This is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you and Akane Shinjo.

[Not only can they enter the tokusatsu (special effects) industry earlier, but they may even have the opportunity to inherit the 'legacy' left by their predecessors.]

Faced with such a huge temptation, Akane Shinjo was somewhat tempted, while you fell into deep thought.

The next option will have far-reaching consequences.

What do you think?

[I. Is there really such a good thing as a free lunch? Don't hesitate, just say yes!]

[Second, although I don't really believe in free lunches, for the sake of Shinjo Akane and my own dreams, perhaps I can give it a try.]

[Three, I'm going to become the God of Japanese Tokusatsu! How can I submit to someone else?! Polite refusal!]

[IV. Personal simulation.]

Options are listed.

When he arrived in Nanxiang, he mustered his spirits and sighed inwardly.

As expected, it's the most difficult simulation to perform with Shinjo Akane so far.

Including the first two "far-reaching" options, and this one, there have been a total of three "far-reaching" options.

It's a tough choice.

Nanxiang shook his head.

The far-reaching choices, to put it simply, are the choices that determine the outcome of this simulation.

If you make the wrong choice, you'll likely ruin a great hand you've already dealt.

With this in mind, Nanxiang Shi rallied his spirits and looked at the options again.

I agreed to the first option without hesitation.

This option is far too straightforward and requires absolutely no thought.

You must understand that nothing in the adult world is simple.

The tokusatsu (special effects) industry is essentially part of the film and television industry.

A screenwriter who can navigate the film and television industry...? Would he give someone a free lunch when he was in Nanxiang?

If it were that easy to get by, would Akane Shinjo have chosen to commit suicide by overdose in her first playthrough?

Nanxiang silently underlined the first option.

My gaze shifted to the second option.

The second option is more like a compromise.

Although she was somewhat wary of the unexpected offer and might have been on guard, she ultimately chose to agree to this path for the sake of Shinjo Akane's dream.

This is essentially no different from the first option.

The only difference is that Nango entered the tokusatsu (special effects) industry with great caution.

but...

"Even if you're on guard, it's useless."

Nanxiang looked at this option and sighed.

Once you truly choose to enter this industry, the other party will have various ways to extract remaining value from you.

Nanxiang even felt that...

It's likely that this 'soon-to-retire' chief screenwriter for tokusatsu has run out of ideas and can't write anything good anymore, so he's trying to extract creativity and ideas from newcomers like him who's just starting out in the industry.

It's not impossible.

In reality, there are often "senior" screenwriters who rely on their seniority to exploit younger writers, using various "promises" and "entrustments" to squeeze out the excellent creative ideas of newcomers.

Once the formal contract is signed, it's quite possible that the two of them, Akane Shinjo, with absolutely no work experience, won't be able to get any program projects and will only be able to become each other's 'writers'—that kind of thing could actually happen.

With that in mind, Nanxiang Shi focused his attention directly on the third option.

Politely refuse.

This option undoubtedly means giving up the opportunity at hand.

But Nanxiang felt there was nothing wrong with it.

After all, in the simulation, he and Akane Shinjo hadn't even graduated from high school yet.

Rather than diving headfirst into the tokusatsu (special effects) industry right now.

It would be better to focus on studying, building your knowledge, and enriching yourself.

Wait until you have a sufficient understanding of this circle before stepping into it.

With that in mind, Nanxiang Shi directly chose number three.

Faced with a sudden temptation at your door, you hesitated for a long time, but ultimately chose to refuse.

[Because you feel that neither your experience, skills, nor your unfamiliarity with the film and television industry are sufficient to support you and Akane Shinjo in surviving in this tokusatsu (special effects) industry.]

You also wouldn't want to be used as a 'ghostwriter' after signing a contract.

[After a night of passion with her, you shared your thoughts.]

Akane Shinjo feels a little regretful about your choice.

[Because the path to realizing your dreams was laid out before you, yet you simply pushed it away.]

However, Akane Shinjo understands you perfectly. Although she acted impulsively due to desire, as you said, rashly agreeing to the other person's request might jeopardize your dreams.

You declined the visitors who came to your door and continued your studies, preparing for your university exams after graduating from high school.

Your previous concerns have come true.

The lead screenwriter for the tokusatsu drama who invited you to inherit his 'legacy' has been exposed for exploiting newcomers.

Similarly, the newcomers who leaked the information have essentially ruined their future in the film and television industry—no one wants to believe a newcomer who stabs them in the back, even if they did the right thing.

The unexpected outcome left Akane Shinjo feeling a chill, and she also admired your wisdom in knowing when to back down from temptation.

If you hadn't analyzed the pros and cons, you newcomers might have already been completely sidelined by the TV station.

You study hard, and time goes by.

Amidst the curious and watchful eyes of everyone, you and Akane Shinjo were admitted to the prestigious Tokyo University of the Arts, a film and television university in Japan, where you both chose to major in film and television.

It's worth mentioning that, thanks to your persistent studying and tutoring, all the girls who left the band were admitted to their dream universities.

"End the band?"

oh--

Upon seeing this, Nango suddenly remembered that he did indeed still have plans to finish tutoring the girls in the band.

However, with the Imperial Tea Festival approaching, he had many other things to do, so this matter was repeatedly postponed.

But if you're just looking at simulations...

"The tutoring seems to be working quite well."

Nanxiang nodded silently, in a good mood.

At the very least, it can send Goto Ichiri and Yamada Ryo, two brilliant talents, to their ideal universities.

I might actually have a little bit of talent when it comes to tutoring.