My Romance Simulation with Them

The band members are now training even harder after the break.

The band members' instrumental skills have generally improved since the band ended.

The band members' academic performance generally declined after the band ended.

"You guys really don't read any books at all."

Nanxiang's lips twitched.

Pay more attention and learn more.

Never mind.

Nanxiang shook his head.

It seems I'll be getting two more tutors in my Nanxiang Dad's Little Classroom this time around.

Moreover, with such intense practice, there shouldn't be too much of a problem finishing the band's first stage performance.

It seems to be responding to Nango's thoughts.

The simulation process emerges downwards.

After countless practices and rehearsals, the day finally arrived for the band's first performance.

Just as you predicted, thanks to their extraordinary practice, the terrible weather and oppressive atmosphere had no effect on the band members. Their very first performance was a resounding success! The audience was captivated by this unknown newcomer band for the first time.

At the victory celebration, you met Hiroi Kikuri, a friend of Goto Ichiri—a squinty-eyed woman who loves to drink and play bass.

Everyone was excitedly discussing the details of today's performance, except for Ichiri Goto, whose expression was one of anxiety.

With your keen observation skills, you quickly noticed this detail and asked the other person why.

Under your skillful persuasion, Goto Ichiri hesitated for a moment, but ultimately told you the whole story.

[It turns out that her recent excessive focus on guitar practice has caused her already poor grades to plummet, and if this continues, she may face the risk of repeating a grade.]

Her words also caused the other members of the band, who were still excitedly finishing their performance, to freeze in shock—because they, like Goto Ichiri, were also stunned.

The side effects of over-practice are beginning to show.

The next option will have far-reaching consequences—

Chapter Thirty-Three. You Become an Irreplaceable Member in Their Hearts

A far-reaching option?

Nanxiang mustered his spirits slightly.

It was after this line of notes appeared in the third playthrough that Nango made a choice, which led to the series of endings that followed.

In other words, this option will have a significant impact on the entire simulation and its subsequent development.

I looked at it carefully when I was in Nanxiang.

The band members had always been very kind to you, and you considered them friends. Faced with this situation, you decided to do what you could to help them.

[First, considering efficiency, I proactively offered to tutor Goto Ichiri and Yamada Ryo, who had the worst grades.]

[Secondly, with your abilities and effort, you should be able to take care of everyone and offer to tutor all band members until they finish their studies.]

Thirdly, taking care of yourself is the most important thing. I believe the band members who are leaving will find a way to overcome this difficult time.

[IV. Personal simulation.]

The four options presented made Nanxiang Shi also fall into thought.

If it were in accordance with his usual style, he would naturally take care of Goto Ichiri and Yamada Ryo, who had the worst grades.

After all, based on the two rounds of simulation, Kita Ikuyo and Ijichi Nijika's academic abilities are clearly superior to these two.

However, if such a choice is made, there is a high probability that Ms. Yamada will die on his tree again in this playthrough.

This feels a bit unreliable.

The first option was temporarily set aside, and Nanxiang's gaze jumped to the third option.

I believe the band members who have ended their careers will find a way to overcome this difficult time.

That's a ridiculous statement.

Nanxiang couldn't help but shake his head.

There's a saying that goes something like this: when people are pushed to the limit, they'll do anything, except solve math problems.

Can they solve this on their own?

With Goto Ichiri's academic ability—even with hard work, she could only get into an average university? And with Yamada Ryo's single-core brain?

It wasn't that Nango Toki was unwilling to believe them, but rather that their lack of academic ability truly didn't give Nango Toki the confidence to believe them.

With this in mind, Nanxiang Shi had pretty much found the answer.

He chose the second option.

Although it's a bit of a stretch, it's safer to take care of everyone here.

At the very least, we must prevent them from facing the crisis of repeating a grade.

[You considered the balance of the band's overall academic performance and decided to tutor all four of them individually. You were also very confident that, with your nationally top-ranked academic record in terms of academic performance, tutoring them would be a piece of cake.]

[Within the starry sky, daily instrument practice continues, but a supplementary tutoring session has been added after the practice.]

During the academic guidance sessions, you were not strict, but rather provided earnest and meticulous one-on-one instruction to the band members.

[You consulted Ichiji Nijika and Kita Ikuyo many times, and you patiently explained everything to them until they fully understood before moving on to the next difficult point.]

[During this process, Ichiji Nijika and Kita Ikuyo are amazed by your extensive knowledge, and they also express concern that tutoring might affect your grades.]

Their concerns weren't unfounded. You see, to help the band members with their tutoring, you specifically set aside your own study time. Although you still maintained your top ranking in the grade, your grades did decline, but you completely ignored it.

For you, helping the band overcome this difficult time as quickly as possible is the top priority.

Despite your exhaustion, you tell Ichiji Nijika and Kita Ikuyo not to worry.

Nighttime, Starlight Performance Hall, rehearsal room.

"Nanxiang Sang... are you really okay?"

Ichi Nijika looked up at the young man in front of her with some unease: "Your grades have been dropping because you're helping us with our tutoring, haven't they? You're going through such a crucial period too."

"I also think that it's really too much of a stretch to help the four of us."

Kita Ikuyo's voice was filled with guilt, and even her usually vibrant red hair seemed to dim: "I heard that Nango-senpai's score dropped this time. It must be because of us, right?"

It is well known that although Japan has always promoted the concept of "happy education," in reality, there is no such thing as "happy education" if you want to get into your desired university.

Most Japanese high school students who want to continue their studies and go on to university start enrolling in various cram schools and begin preparing in their second year of high school.

In other words, Nanxiang Shi was actually in the same tense period as them, facing the college entrance examination.

His tireless help to them made them grateful, but also made them feel guilty for dragging him down.

Nanxiang put down his textbook and rubbed his temples wearily.

He saw their concern, but he forced himself to speak despite his exhaustion: "Don't worry about it. It was all something I wanted to do. I've never felt that you owe me anything."

"But..."

"It's okay, don't worry."

Nanxiang was yawning constantly, juggling intense tutoring, daily guitar practice, and maintaining her academic performance.

This kept him on edge, but he still comforted Kita Ikuyo and Ijichi Nijika: "Instead of worrying about my grades, Nijika and Ikuyo should think about how to do better next time."

He laughed heartily: "Keep it up."

This is undoubtedly the most difficult time.

But for some reason, with encouragement from Nango, Ichiki Nijika and Kita Ikuyo, who were initially somewhat uneasy, regained their confidence.

But seeing his tired state of mind, the two of them couldn't suppress their concern.

......

Pausing the simulation, Nango, rubbing his temples, clearly sensed something was wrong.

Wait a minute, wait a minute.

what's the situation?

What about Goto Ichiri and Yamada Ryo?

Nango vividly remembers that in previous simulations, Ichiji Nijika and Kita Ikuyo were basically played by a blonde and a red-haired female passerby, respectively.

They are the kind of characters who, although they have a very good relationship with you, rarely appear in the simulation.

But this playthrough seems different.

Although Goto Ichiri and Yamada Ryo still have significant roles, their appearances have increased in this playthrough as additional characters.

Did using 'Stars' as the main venue really cause such a change?

So, what kind of ending will this route ultimately lead to?

The simulation will restart in Nanxiang.

The tutoring sessions continued, and because they went on until very late every day, you would personally escort each of the band members home, worried about them getting off work.

When Goto Ichiri is nervous, you'll say comforting words to her, and she loves following behind you, listening attentively without saying a word.

When Yamada Ryo gets bored, you use your experiences from both her previous and current lives to tell her interesting stories that only you know to cheer her up. She, who is usually aloof and narcissistic, finds you to be a very interesting person.

Kita Ikuyo cares about you a lot and often brings you small snacks with Ichi Nijika.

You gradually became an irreplaceable member in their hearts.

Chapter Thirty-Four. Your relationship with them takes another step forward.

You gradually became an irreplaceable member in their hearts.

Although you weren't a member of the band End, all the other members considered you as important as the rest of the band.

[Having to eat cheap takeout for extended periods while also juggling studies, guitar practice, and tutoring four other students, your body has accumulated fatigue, and you often experience a sharp, stabbing pain deep within your brain.]