My Romance Simulation with Them

Akane Shinjo was at a loss for what to do.

While she was still thinking.

A notification sound came through LINE.

Akane Shinjo hurriedly picked up her phone from the table.

I unlocked my phone and confirmed the message that Rikka Takarada had sent me.

Then--

"He... he actually agreed...?"

She saw the message from Rikka Takarada agreeing to help her and saying that she would bring two more friends with her.

Akane Shinjo's expression started to falter.

Rikka Takarada agreed to her request and would also bring two friends.

All of this unfolded in accordance with the memories in my mind.

If she wasn't mistaken, those two people should be Hibiki Yuta and Utsumi Sho, whom she had never met before.

If things really unfold this way... following the memories in my mind...

"So, in the end, I really will be with Nango..."

Akane Shinjo's fair and delicate face flushed red at that moment.

Could it be that I really will end up with Nango Toki, get married, and have children?

Is Nanxiang Shi truly my destined other half?

No no no no—

Although she had accepted it in her heart, Shinjo Akane still refused to let it go verbally.

She furiously toyed with the Raichuran alien figurine in her hand, muttering viciously:

"Is that guy my destined other half? What's so great about him?"

"That narcissistic guy! He talks such an arrogant game!"

The Raichuran alien figure made a 'crackling' sound in her hands due to her overly rough handling.

But Akane Shinjo clearly hadn't realized this yet, and continued talking to herself:

"So what if he's a little handsome, a little nice-talking, a little academically excellent, and a little talented at writing? What else does he have besides these qualities? Nothing! Empty and dull! A guy who doesn't understand women!"

Akane Shinjo let out a heavy sigh, inwardly belittling Nanago Toki, and then contentedly placed the Raichuran Alien figure next to the table.

But if...

What if Nango Toki really did end up with her in the end?

Thinking of this, Shinjo Akane looked intently at the Raichu Ran alien figure on her desk, as if the figure in front of her was Nango Toki:

"You idiot who doesn't understand women! I doubt anyone will invite you to the tea ceremony, will they?"

Yes, if you follow your memory.

I'll probably go shopping with her on the day of the Ocha Festival in Nango.

Then, after the Ocha Festival, you and the other person will confirm your romantic relationship...

Thinking of this, Akane Shinjo hugged her chest, which was much fuller than her peers, and proudly reenacted the scene of her meeting with Toki Nanago:

"Oh dear, what a poor fellow. He has to spend the precious tea ceremony alone."

Then Akane Shinjo cleared her throat again, imitating Nango Toki's tone, imagining Nango Toki being so moved that she hugged her leg:

"Waaah, Shinjo-kun, I know I was wrong! You really are my destined other half. Waaah, I was so blind back then, I've been bullying you all this time. Please, please come with me to the Ocha Festival."

After saying that.

Akane Shinjo's expression hardened again, as if she were helpless against a non-existent Nango Toki: "Only now you think of apologizing? You slow-witted man! But never mind! I'll be magnanimous and forgive you! Since you're willing to invite me, I might consider it—"

This time, Akane Shinjo's stand-up comedy was only halfway through.

Suddenly, a phone rang urgently.

Akane Shinjo picked up her phone, glanced at it, and instantly became restless.

Because the caller was none other than Nango Toki, whom she had just been 'scolding'.

Akane Shinjo, holding her phone, glanced subconsciously at the 'Raicuran Alien' figure on her desk.

Thinking about what had just happened, she suddenly felt a sense of guilt, like a thief caught in the act.

To be honest, Akane Shinjo was a little reluctant to answer the call.

but--

That's not right.

Shinjo Akane, who was about to quietly hang up the phone, stopped what she was doing with her fair fingers.

Thinking about it carefully, why did Nanxiang suddenly take the initiative to contact me?

Could it be... exactly as I remember, that Nango will invite me to the Ocha Festival?

That's very possible.

Just now, Rikka Takarada had accepted her invitation, just as she remembered.

So, it's not impossible that Nango would take the initiative to invite her to the Imperial Tea Festival... right?

If that's really the case.

Shouldn't I be the one in control now?

Thinking of this, Akane Shinjo regained the confidence she had when facing Nango.

Yes—you are the one who holds the initiative!

When Nanxiang calls late at night, it must be to invite me to the Imperial Tea Festival, just like in the fragments of memory.

I'll deliberately do something mischievous and make a slight excuse...

Wait until that extremely narcissistic guy gets a little anxious, then agree...hehehehe...

This guy keeps bullying me!

With that in mind, Shinjo Akane answered the phone without hesitation.

"Hey? Nanxiang! What's up so late? Honestly, I have a ton of things to do."

She deliberately made a complaining sound, while happily waiting for Nango to invite her to the Ocha Festival on the other end of the phone.

This time, it must be because of when I played a trick on Nanxiang—

then.

"It's nothing serious. I just haven't discussed the casting with you yet, even though I gave you the script. I wanted to ask if you already have a suitable candidate in mind."

"Hey?"

Nango Toki's calm voice came through the microphone, startling Shinjo Akane.

No... wasn't it an invitation for her to attend the Imperial Tea Ceremony?

Oh—I get it.

Akane Shinjo touched her chin.

She roughly understood Nanxiang's state of mind.

It's likely that Nango also wanted to invite her to the Imperial Tea Ceremony.

But he felt a little embarrassed to take the initiative to invite him...

Honestly. Nanxiang, you even have such ulterior motives—never mind.

Akane Shinjo hummed a little tune. Although it wasn't what she wanted, she was already very satisfied that Toki Nanago had taken the initiative to call and invite her.

Let's give him a way out.

Thinking about this...

Akane Shinjo said with a smile, "I'm trying to contact my old friends."

"Really? So that means it shouldn't be a problem to leave this to you?"

“It’s not related, but… speaking of which, Nango, I seemed to be quite free on the day of the Ocha Festival.”

Akane Shinjo offered a way out.

Come on, Nanxiang! The steps have been laid out for you! Quickly invite them in!

however--

"is it?"

Nanxiang's tone remained calm on the other end of the phone.

This also surprised Akane Shinjo, who was already prepared.

"Really?" That's all you said?

No... I've already given you a way out, Nanxiang. Shouldn't you be grateful and accept it, and invite me in return?

She didn't understand at all.

And it was precisely in this state of utter confusion that Nango spoke again:

"If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now."

ha? !

"and many more!"

Nango Toki was still able to sit still, but Shinjo Akane couldn't sit still any longer. She stood up and stopped Nango Toki from hanging up the phone.

Are we about to hang up?

What about our promise to visit the Imperial Tea Festival together?

What about the memories of establishing a romantic relationship and working together towards our dreams?