My Romance Simulation with Them

Our relationship with Toki-kun...?

Clearly, neither Akane Shinjo, Chizuka Nishiki, nor Takina Inoue expected that Ryo Yamada's words would be so blunt.

but--

"Before revealing the specifics of your relationship... I'm actually quite curious, since Miss Ryo has asked so directly. May I ask what your relationship is with Toki-kun?"

It was just unexpected, but Akane Shinjo quickly adjusted her pace and turned the question back on Ryo Yamada.

"Ok?"

This question made Yamada Ryo tilt his head cutely.

Then, she turned her gaze steadily to Nanxiang and blinked: "Shi, what is our relationship?"

And that was all in one sentence, a rhetorical question.

The focus of the problem shifted directly to Nanxiang Shi.

This time, it wasn't just Yamada Ryo who was affected.

Along with Akane Shinjo, Chitsuka Nishiki, and Takina Inoue, they all looked curiously at Nango Toki.

"..."

As expected of Ms. Yamada.

Nanxiang, who had been observing from the sidelines without saying a word, never expected that the other party would turn the fire on him with just one sentence.

This fire was truly a misdeed.

Keep in mind that he didn't say a word from the beginning; he was just observing.

This is undoubtedly a deadly question and answer.

It's like in a life simulator; it could very well be "This is a far-reaching option."

"..."

With a slight sigh, Nanxiang Shi pondered for a moment before answering decisively, "We are good friends."

"Why--?"

Ms. Yamada's voice was full of reluctance.

but--

"It's no use being unwilling, Liang. You've never confessed your feelings to me or anything like that, have you?"

Nanxiang didn't care at all and showed no signs of feeling guilty.

There's really no need to feel guilty.

Because he and Ms. Yamada are indeed very close.

But so far, Ms. Yamada has never confessed her feelings to him.

Therefore, from this perspective, it is perfectly acceptable to call her a 'friend'.

But there are actually many kinds of friends.

For example, purely platonic friendships, or situations that are 'more than friends but less than lovers'—these are things they can imagine.

Nanxiang gave a simple answer.

Hearing his words, Yamada Ryo nodded thoughtfully: "Yes, you're right, Toki. I haven't confessed to you yet... Hmm... In that case—"

After a moment's hesitation, Yamada Ryo nodded and looked at Nango Toki: "I like you, Nango Toki."

"ah?!!!"

No... what is this woman saying?

At that moment, everyone present was shocked.

The main reason is that they never expected it.

It was just a simple question, so how did Yamada Ryo manage to steer the conversation in such a way?

This woman...

What a terrifying scheme!

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This woman... her scheming is terrifying!

Has she already considered this step?

Looking at the short-haired blue girl with a cold and languid expression and calm gaze.

Akane Shinjo's eyes widened, Chizuka Nishiki raised her beautiful eyebrows, and Takina Inoue looked slightly surprised and astonished.

Recalling Yamada Ryo's actions just now.

Akane Shinjo only now realizes that the other party undoubtedly had premeditated this.

First, he caught himself off guard with an unexpected 'relationship question'.

When asked in return, "Then what is your relationship with Toki-kun?", she took up the topic and turned her attention to Nango Toki.

Because of fragmented memories in my mind and recollections of my time with Nango.

Akane Shinjo understands Nango Toki's personality very well.

The other party basically speaks the truth, without exaggerating or deliberately concealing anything in front of so many people.

If it were his girlfriend, Nanxiang would most likely just admit to the relationship directly and straightforwardly, and wouldn't lie at all.

And it was precisely this point that played right into the hands of the short-haired blue girl in front of him.

The other party must have considered that Nanxiang would respond in this way, so they set a linguistic trap here.

When it was time for Nanxiang to speak, he answered.

They seized this opportunity and launched an attack without hesitation!

hateful!

I underestimated this guy.

Stare at Yamada Ryo's delicate yet languid face.

Akane Shinjo realized she had really miscalculated.

This guy looks so dazed.

I never expected him to have such thoughts.

Beside her, Chizuka Nishiki and Takina Inoue also thought of this.

Both of them were somewhat surprised.

You know, this girl with short blue hair looks a bit dull and lazy, as if she doesn't want to use her brain.

But they never expected that the other party would have considered this step.

This opponent should not be underestimated...

They couldn't help but think this way.

As for Nanxiang Youbao and Nanxiang Zhibao.

The two men, who came from impoverished families in Akita Prefecture, had never seen anything like this before.

Both of them were still stuck in the mindset that confessions between students should take place behind the school building or under an ancient tree with a love legend—a kind of elementary school thinking.

And in front of so many people.

I can say 'I like you' without hesitation.

It takes immense courage for Nango Shiho and Nango Yuho to achieve this.

This also caused their expressions to become somewhat blank.

And Kita Ikuyo?

The fact that her crush confessed her feelings to someone else has completely shattered this cheerful and sunny girl, turning her into the usual Ichiri Goto.

Her expression was distorted, and she was muttering incoherently to herself.

However, compared to the bewildered expressions of the people present, this was quite different.

Among those present, only Nango Toki and Ijichi Nijika, who already knew Yamada Ryoji inside and out, understood each other's true thoughts.

Ryo Yamada...

This woman...

He said that without thinking at all!

Yes.

She wasn't thinking about anything! Just like she's always been a bit eccentric.

How could Yamada Ryo, who is free-spirited, self-centered, and only acts according to his own desires, possibly consider so many consequences?

She probably just wanted to say 'I like you,' so she just said it.

She's the kind of person who does whatever comes to mind.

There is no other reason.

Nango and Ichi Nijika exchanged a glance.

At the same time, I noticed the helplessness in the other person's eyes.

This is really...

Ms. Yamada is truly a woman who loves to create 'surprises' for others in every sense of the word.

of course.

The "surprise" in this context refers to the aspect of being startled or frightened.

But since Ms. Yamada has spoken up.