My Romance Simulation with Them

I can't let myself be led by the nose like I was at noon.

She kept thinking this way, constantly adjusting her mindset to its optimal state.

No problem.

I've already adjusted my mindset to this point.

Even if Nanxiang suddenly appeared next, it wouldn't be able to disturb her tranquil state of mind...

Then--

"Are you ready?"

The sound of Nanxiang came from there.

"Hey?!"

Rio Futaba jumped up like a startled hamster, her eyes wide.

Previously, I had been hypnotizing myself with a tranquil state of mind.

At this moment, it collapsed at an astonishing speed.

Even Rio Futaba didn't understand.

How can I maintain a cold demeanor in front of others?

But in front of Nanxiang, he couldn't put on any airs at all?

Just like the inverted and inseparable relationship between predator and prey...

Unable to comprehend her own emotional turmoil, she could only try her best to maintain a calm tone in her voice as she greeted Nanxiang Shi:

"Southern Township".

"Ah."

Nango nodded, looked Futaba Rio up and down, and then smiled and said, "It seems you're ready... In that case, let's set off."

"Set off...?"

Although Nanxiang had mentioned at noon that he wanted her to accompany him to a place to help out.

However, the specific details were not explained.

"I did forget to tell you."

As Nanxiang led her forward, he explained, "The place I want to take you is a coffee shop where I occasionally work."

"The coffee shop I occasionally go to when I work?"

"Yes, don't worry, I'll take care of everything."

Rio Futaba opened her mouth.

To be honest, she really wanted to ask why Nanxiang had thought of taking her to such a place.

But I don't know why.

After hearing Nanxiang say in a calm voice, "I'll take care of everything."

Her doubts vanished.

It's as if those words are a reassuring pill.

Moreover... she had already agreed to Nanxiang Shi's request at noon.

Asking about this now is not very meaningful.

With that thought in mind, she picked up the student's small handbag and followed Nanxiang Shi step by step.

She seemed to enjoy the quiet atmosphere.

Meanwhile, Nango Toki, who had been observing her, took advantage of the temporary silence to use the [Data Detector] on Futaba Rio.

The system page changed in front of me.

'Name: Futaba Rio'

‘容貌：8，运动：4，学力：8，特长：被需要LV3、自我厌恶LV3、学习LV3、物理LV3’

Current impressions of the host: yearning for salvation, somewhat confused, and feeling a spark of attraction.

System Evaluation: She's captivated by your mesmerizing smile, and even more so by your repeated probing into her deepest secrets, leaving her bewildered and unsure how to react. Aside from these feelings, she shows no aversion or resistance towards you personally, and may even be somewhat attracted. Maintaining the current pace, a deeper development in your relationship is practically guaranteed.

Chapter 204. Riko and Her Two (4100 words!)

The data displayed by the [Data Detector] was largely consistent with what Nango had predicted.

The feelings of 'being needed' and 'self-loathing' have reached the same level as Goto Ichiri's social anxiety and inferiority complex.

Aside from these two special skills...

There's another entry that Nango felt he absolutely had to pay attention to.

That is--

'Feeling moved'.

In other words, Rio Futaba already has some feelings for him.

Even according to the simulator...

If he maintains the current pace, it will be easy to make Rio Futaba truly fall in love with him.

It's natural to think about it.

Nango has listened to her talk about her relationship issues a lot these past two days, and even helped her resolve the problem of Kunimi Yuuma that she had been concerned about.

At noon today, he appeared just in time to rescue her from Saki Uesugi's relentless pursuit.

Even during this process, he used 'Nango Akane's perfect, bewitching smile' twice.

The 10-point bonus to appearance is equivalent to temporarily having a 'love at first sight' buff.

This whole process...

Rio Futaba remained completely unmoved, just like before...

Nango, on the contrary, has to admire Rio Futaba's self-control.

But if this continues...

Rio Futaba has really fallen in love with herself...

Then another problem arose.

He hasn't even finished dealing with the issues involving Goto Ichiri, Shinjo Akane, Yamada Ryo, Nishiki Chitsuka, and Inoue Takina.

It's even possible that after personally simulating it, Ichi Nijika and Kita Ikuyo, like Inoue Takina, will have memories of a happy ending—he's been busy with Futaba Rio's affairs these past few days, and can only communicate with Kita Ikuyo and Ichi Nijika online, so he's not sure yet whether they have memories of a happy ending.

But what if it happens?

Thinking about it this way, what if we add Rio Futaba to the mix?

That would be too chaotic.

Eight girls gathered together.

That's more than just a matter of one play.

Just thinking about that scene in Nanxiang gave me a headache.

But he has already begun the simulation of Rio Futaba.

And they have already intervened in Rio Futaba's case... and learned about her long-standing feelings of unease and self-loathing.

In this situation where you've already taken action, you might just give up and leave because you find it troublesome...

That would be far too irresponsible.

Thinking about this...

Nanxiang couldn't help but press his brow.

By now.

"We can only take it one step at a time."

Set aside problems that cannot be solved for the time being.

When Nanxiang was in the south, he focused on the task at hand.

On the other side...

Remain silent the entire way.

Rio Futaba, who had boarded the train with Toki Nanago, turned her head and secretly glanced at him.

As mentioned before, Nanxiang...

The place we are heading to now.

It was the coffee shop where he occasionally worked.

According to him, the place was so busy that they needed a novice like her to help.

Could it be... that the place we're going to next... is a very famous coffee shop in Tokyo?

Rio Futaba became somewhat interested.

She would often stay in the science preparation room to make coffee, as she was very interested in making coffee and often browsed coffee magazines.

If Nango had taken her to a famous coffee shop in Tokyo, she might have been able to help out while observing how a professional barista brews coffee.

With a sense of anticipation.

Rio Futaba followed Toki Nanago off the tram and headed towards a residential area.

Then--

Rio Futaba stood there, stunned, staring at the scene before her.

There wasn't the bustling scene of customers coming and going that I had imagined.

It's not some famous coffee shop that you can find online.