My Romance Simulation with Them

What came into her view was a coffee shop in a rather ordinary location.

The surrounding area is a residential area.

The streets at the crossroads were nearly deserted, with hardly any diners or even pedestrians.

It's so desolate that just looking at it makes you want to frown.

Rio Futaba stopped in her tracks.

She couldn't help but look towards Nanxiang.

At this moment, she truly didn't understand what the other person had said before.

This is a quiet, deserted coffee shop.

There's absolutely no need for her to help, right?

In Nanxiang, one person could probably complete a day's work efficiently and effectively.

Ultimately, do people really come to a place like this to dine and enjoy coffee?

It's unlikely even to think about it, right?

The business location of this place is really mediocre.

According to Rio Futaba's perspective.

The reason this coffee shop has been able to operate in such a terrible location is probably largely due to the regular patronage of the surrounding residential area.

And that is indeed the case.

She observed that so far, only a few scattered customers had entered the store.

The only thing worth praising is that the coffee shop's decor is rather unique.

The walls are white, the pillars are black, and there is a rather elegant carved wooden door with a jingling welcome bell.

A delicate and elegant wooden plaque hangs above, bearing the English name 'LycoReco' in cursive script.

"Let's go, we'll be busy soon," said Nanxiang, who was walking ahead.

"..." After hearing what Nango Toki said, Futaba Rio couldn't help but look up at him.

Really.

Judging from the desolate atmosphere, she showed absolutely no sign of 'being busy later'.

But Nanxiang already said that.

She naturally wouldn't say anything discouraging to dampen the other person's enthusiasm, and simply gave a soft "hmm".

Rio Futaba followed Toki Nanago into the coffee shop called 'Rikorik'.

It was precisely the moment Nanxiang pushed open the wooden door and stepped inside—

"Oh! Toki-kun! Is that Toki-kun?! Toki-kun came to help out today?!"

The sudden, cheerful voice startled Rio Futaba.

She instinctively took a step back and stared intently.

Then a girl with blonde hair, dressed in a uniform similar to the red and white kimono of a hot spring inn, flipped out from behind the counter.

Yes...

He flipped himself out from behind the counter.

This blonde-haired girl seemed completely unconcerned that this action might expose her skirt to Nanxiang Shi.

That sunny and cheerful temperament, and that infectiously warm and generous pretty smile.

Rio Futaba, who had been hiding in the science preparation room, even felt as if she had been 'burned'.

If she wasn't mistaken, the other person should be one of the girls who had frequent connections with Nango during the Ocha Festival.

The blonde-haired girl greeted Nango Toki with great excitement.

Then, turning her head slightly, she looked at Rio Futaba next to him with some confusion: "And who is this?"

"Rio Futaba, my classmate."

A brief introduction.

"oh--?"

Some maliciously prolonged the tone.

The blonde-haired girl squinted and looked Futaba Rio up and down.

Her behavior could be described as unbridled, especially the gaze focused on her chest... which made Rio Futaba feel somewhat uncomfortable.

But considering that the other person is also a girl.

Rio Futaba didn't say anything.

But after a while...

The blonde-haired, enthusiastic girl, who had been scrutinizing Rio Futaba, suddenly spoke up: "So, Futaba-san is actually a new sister that Toki-kun has added to our harem?"

"what?"

Without Nango Toki even having to speak, Futaba Rio had already taken the initiative to speak.

Her face flushed red as she stared incredulously at the blonde-haired girl before her.

What is this person saying?

A harem after harem...?

Does she really understand what nonsense she's talking about?

"I'm not."

Rio Futaba took a deep breath, suppressing her agitated emotions, and said seriously, "I was only invited by Nango to come and help."

"Oh...? Is that so?"

The blonde-haired girl blinked her bright red eyes, then patted Rio Futaba's shoulder with a nonchalant laugh: "Oh, they're all the same! No difference!"

"They're completely different!"

Rio Futaba looked around, and only after confirming that Nango had already taken a step forward and hadn't heard the blonde girl's nonsense did she lower her voice and say, "I don't like Nango at all!"

At least that's how it is now!

Rio Futaba's voice was very firm.

But compared to her rebuttal in a firm tone.

The blonde-haired girl, on the other hand, seemed completely unconcerned.

She propped her pretty face up and hummed, "At first, everyone says the same things as you, but in the end, they all fall in love with Shi-kun. I'm used to it now."

"..."

Rio Futaba couldn't think of a rebuttal to the blonde-haired girl in front of her for the time being.

Wait... what's wrong with this guy?

How come the words I say are exactly the same as someone else's?

Rio Futaba thought of Ryo Yamada.

The blonde-haired girl in front of him looked exactly like Yamada Ryo.

They all seemed certain that they would fall in love with Nango Toki.

That unquestionable attitude made her feel quite uncomfortable.

I'm sure I'll fall in love with Nango Toki...?

Who said that? Who made that rule?

Who would fall for him...?

I came here this time only to repay the kindness I received in Nanxiang!

She didn't have any ulterior motives at all!

Thinking this way.

Rio Futaba secretly glanced at Toki Nanago beside her.

At this moment, Nanxiang Shi ignored the two of them and simply took a step forward, talking to a middle-aged man who looked like the store manager.

Perhaps because of what the blonde girl had said earlier, she only smiled when she looked at Nango, sometimes listening attentively in silence.

This made Rio Futaba's heart inexplicably race.

"Just as I thought." The blonde-haired girl chuckled beside her.

"..." Rio Futaba was too lazy to refute the other party at this point.

But her silence does not mean the blonde girl will remain silent.

The other person smiled and extended their hand: "After saying so much, I haven't introduced myself yet. Hello, I am Nishiki Chizuka. According to the seniority in the harem, you should be the last one to arrive among us sisters. Is it okay for me to call you Rio-nee-chan?"

"..." Rio Futaba really wanted to complain about Chitsuka Nishiki's words, "Is it okay for me to call you Rio-neechan?"

But...

forget it.

I feel like the other person is exactly like Yamada Ryo, they're not the type to listen to what others say at all.

So she extended her hand and shook hands with Chizuka Nishiki: "I am Rio Futaba."

A brief self-introduction.

Then, Chizuka Nishiki asked with some curiosity, "Speaking of which, Rio-chan, how did you meet Toki-kun?"

"...You can call me Futaba or Rio..."

Trying to correct the other person's statement, Rio Futaba sighed: "To be precise, I was the one who took the initiative to approach Nango."

"Huh? I didn't expect you to be such a carnivore, wearing glasses, and you went straight for Toki-kun. But you really have a good eye for people. You actually spotted the person I like at a glance."

Chizuka Nishiki looked on with admiration.