My Romance Simulation with Them

Surprised by Rio Futaba's keen observation, Toki Nanago turned around.

"If that's the case... then why..."

Rio Futaba couldn't quite understand it.

He clearly has strengths but doesn't show them... This is obviously not in line with Nango's usual style.

"It's pointless to argue about these things with Saki Kamiri."

Nanxiang smiled.

If we follow the typical plot of a novel...

Just now, he should have used his 'Sports LV3' special ability, which he obtained from the simulator girl, to defeat Kunimi Yuuma and tear down the last layer of pride of Kamiri Saki.

but--

“Everyone needs a step to move forward. I have absolutely no need to block her last step.”

Nanxiang stretched out one finger.

"Giving others a way out is a kind of wisdom, and admitting and accepting one's own shortcomings is also a good choice."

From Nango Toki's perspective, his Level 3 athletic ability is obtained in a way similar to 'Deep Blue, add points'.

This cheating-like method, even if it wins against Kunimi Yuuma who has trained hard, is actually meaningless and only adds to the emptiness.

Compared to using cheating methods to defeat Kunimi Yuuma... something that is meaningless and offers no benefit whatsoever.

There are more important things to do now.

Thinking about this...

He looked at Rio Futaba and said:

"If someone as narcissistic as me can accept my own shortcomings, why do you, Futaba, demand perfection from yourself?"

"Hey?"

It was as if Nango's words had struck right into the depths of his heart.

This time, Rio Futaba finally raised her head and looked at him with a surprised expression that she had never seen before, like Nango.

Chapter 203. Spend Time with Me After School (4000 words!)

No response was given.

It was just a single word, "sigh."

This is enough to explain Rio Futaba's current emotional fluctuations.

Because she really hadn't expected it.

The source of my stress has always been hidden in my heart.

It was only at this moment that Nanxiang Shi brought it up in this way.

She has indeed always been demanding of herself and is equally unable to accept her own shortcomings.

But she never told anyone else about these things.

Whether it's Sakuta Azusagawa or Yuma Kunimi.

She has always maintained her characteristic silence and never wanted to worry others.

So, how did Nanxiang figure out her thoughts?

Could it be that it's just because I've talked to him about my feelings twice?

Did he actually figure everything out through those two meetings?

That's hard to say.

After all, Nango Toki's ability to perceive other people's thoughts was indeed very strong.

On the first two occasions, she only showed a slight emotional fluctuation, which was seized upon by Nango Toki and pointed out.

The young man with short black hair in front of me was indeed noticeably different from other boys his age.

Thinking of this, Rio Futaba was about to say something: "You..."

But she hadn't finished speaking—

"By the way, is Rio free after school this afternoon?"

Nanxiang glanced at the time.

"Huh...? This afternoon?"

"Yes. This afternoon, I'd like to ask you to come with me to a place where they happen to need someone to help out."

"No, compared to that... just now..."

Rio Futaba looked up at Toki Nanago in front of her.

Was this person doing this on purpose?

First, pique her interest, then deliberately change the subject.

In response to her words, Nanxiang Shi shrugged and said nonchalantly, "Let's talk about that later. You can make some time this afternoon to go somewhere with me."

"..."

Looking at the mischievous smile on Nango's face, the bespectacled girl took a deep breath.

This guy—

He was the one who stirred up her calm emotions, but when she wanted to ask him something, he blinked and his handsome face was full of innocence.

This behavior is similar to the silly group members in some Chinese QQ groups.

They deliberately released half of some erotic images.

But when you actually ask the other person for it, they put on a pure and innocent face.

It's infuriating.

And most importantly—

Why should I make a special effort to spend time with you?

Rio Futaba responded in what seemed to be a form of protest against Nango Toki's cryptic behavior.

This guy is deliberately keeping us in suspense, that's one thing.

He actually wants her to take time out of her break time to be with him... Why should she?

She made up her mind.

Unless Nango changes the subject back.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have made time to spend with him...

She made up her mind, and then she heard Nanxiang Shi's voice.

"On the contrary, I'd like to ask you, what reason does Rio have to refuse me?"

"What reason could there be... that I don't want to go..."

"Discussions on two relationship issues."

Nanxiang stretched out his finger.

Uh--

Hearing Nango's words, Rio Futaba opened her mouth.

It must be said that those two emotional consultations with the other party did help her a lot in some way.

At least she realized her own feelings towards Kunimi Yuuma.

"Can..."

"I also helped you deal with the matter of Uesugi Saki this time."

Nanxiang then lightly extended his second finger.

"I understand! I understand!"

Rio Futaba closed her eyes, finally losing the strength she had when she resisted Nango.

She only now realized that she had long since lost the stance she had taken when she refused Nanxiang.

Nanxiang helped me so much.

It's such a simple request, and they still refuse.

Instead, she felt like an ungrateful woman.

"Good that you understand."

Nango nodded: "Then I'll contact you again when the time comes, Rio."

"...And what's the deal with your nickname 'Rio'...?"

Rio Futaba, hearing Nanago's way of addressing her, muttered softly, "My relationship with you, Nanago, isn't that close yet..."

This statement was originally just her talking to herself.

It's not even a complaint, it's more like a rant.

But upon hearing her words, Nanxiang Shi suddenly took a step forward.

This sudden action caught Rio Futaba completely off guard.

So close, so close, so close!

Rio Futaba, who had never been so close to a boy her age before, cried out in her heart.

It's way too close!

From her perspective.

She could even see Nanxiang's slightly curved, beautiful eyelashes, and her messy, somewhat lazy short hair scattered around her forehead.

The other person lowered their gaze slightly, their clear, innocent eyes fixed on me...