My Romance Simulation with Them

Ijichi Hoshika was stunned.

Wait a minute?! Nijika!

Have you forgotten something?!

I'm still here!

Didn't you promise to go shopping with me?

And...Toki-kun?

When did you become so close to Nanxiang?

stunned.

doubt.

Puzzled.

Looking at his younger sister's sweet smile, the ease and comfort he had felt just moments before vanished.

Ichika Hoshika, not even bothering to finish her strawberry milk, stood up, forcing a smile onto her face:

"Wait, wait a minute. Hongxia, have you forgotten that we're going to go out and buy goods together later?"

"Huh...? I haven't forgotten."

Ichi Nijika turned her head and looked at her older sister, who was so excited, with a strange expression: "But sister, you can manage to go shopping by yourself, right? And Hiroi-neechan and PA-san can go with you, so it doesn't matter whether I go or not, right?"

It doesn't matter?

This is a very important relationship, okay?

Just from the way she addressed him, Ijichi Seika keenly sensed the change in the relationship between Ijichi Nijika and Nango Toki.

The way this relationship is progressing is truly terrifying.

Because she had never heard Ichika Nichika address her male friends by their first names since she was a child.

Nanxiang is definitely one of a kind.

Even Ichiji Hoshika had a bad feeling.

Could it be that all along, without his knowledge, he had been involved?

Has my younger sister already fallen into Nanxiang's trap?

No, no, no, no! That's impossible!

Absolutely impossible!

Although on the surface, he maintains an arrogant and aloof expression, showing no interest in anyone.

But Ichika Hoshika is actually a sister-complex person who is very deeply hidden.

At this moment, her emotions were like a raging storm.

Just then, Hiroi Kikuri, who was playing on her phone nearby, also heard Iji Chi Nikka's voice.

She squinted and turned her head with a cheerful smile:

"Accompanying my senior to buy goods? Sure, no problem."

"Shut up!"

"Huh—? Why are you yelling at me, senior?"

Completely baffled, Hiroi Kikuri opened her mouth in confusion, wondering why she had been yelled at when she had only wanted to help.

But Ichika Hoshika can't care about any of that now.

She turned her gaze away: "In short, it won't work. If that's the case, then I'll go with you to buy ingredients, and then Hongxia will accompany me to get the supplies."

"...It's possible..."

Ichi Nijika didn't quite understand why her older sister had gone to such lengths.

Compared to her, Nango Toki next to her smiled.

He sensed something.

But after all, Ijichi Hoshika was an elder and took good care of him.

So he didn't say anything, and smiled as he took the initiative to lead the way.

It doesn't take long to get from the starry sky to the nearest supermarket.

Ijichi Hoshika remained silent throughout the journey, simply walking behind and quietly observing the interaction between her younger sister and Nango Toki.

She still refused to believe it.

My younger sister, who has never been attracted to anyone since childhood, has actually fallen for him.

But as she looked at it, she realized something was wrong.

Because of the journey we've come this far.

Ichi Nijika was also looking at the goods around her.

However, his attention was mainly focused on Nanxiang Shishang, who was right next to him.

Although her younger sister was consciously trying to hide it, her gaze wasn't intentionally directed at her.

But in the eyes of Ijichi Seika, who had been with her for seventeen years, this behavior was so conspicuous that it couldn't be hidden at all.

Sometimes, she could even see the shy blush that swept across her younger sister's fair face after they accidentally had a little physical contact with Nanxiang.

That expression wasn't just shyness from touching someone of the opposite sex; it was a deeper, coquettish expression of being excited about physical contact.

It’s over.

Ichi Seika's heart sank instantly.

Even if she has never been in a relationship.

She has basically made up her mind.

My younger sister has unknowingly fallen into Nanxiang Shi's trap.

Why did it have to be during the southern season?

Ichi Hoshika placed her hand on her smooth forehead, feeling a real headache.

Yes.

Why did it have to be that time in the south?

So what if she's a little good-looking, gets good grades, and has exceptional musical talent? She's also a bit humorous, more mature and reliable than her peers...

No, no, no—

Why am I only thinking about the advantages of Nanxiang?!

Shouldn't we be thinking about his shortcomings now?

Ijichi Seika tapped her head, trying to recall any unpleasant memories of Nango Toki from her mind.

but--

No.

Absolutely not!

Aside from Goto Ichiri and Yamada Ryo both liking Nango Toki and being a little narcissistic.

She could hardly find any fault with the young man.

Ichi Hoshika struggled and hesitated behind him.

By the time they arrived in Nanxiang, they had already completed all the purchases of ingredients.

"Then let's leave it at that."

After settling the payment, Nango Toki, carrying two large bags of ingredients, smiled and said to Ichiji Nijika, "Nijika, you can accompany the store manager to buy more supplies now. I'll be going now."

He raised his hand to Ijichi Nijika, then smiled and nodded to Ijichi Seika: "See you later."

"Ah... okay."

Ichi Niji Natsu stopped in her tracks, agreeing while muttering to herself.

Did you sell them all so quickly?

She had originally wanted to say a few more words to Nanxiang Shi.

I let out a small sigh in my heart.

Ichi Nijika smiled as usual: "See you later, Toki-kun."

The farewell is over.

Ichi Nijika watched the young man walk back the way he came, his shadow cast by the setting sun. Only when he had completely disappeared from sight did she turn her head and say, "Sister, let's go."

Ijichi Hoshika did not answer her question.

"Hmm? What's wrong, sister?"

There has still been no reply.

This made Ichiji Nijika turn around, somewhat puzzled.

My older sister usually has a cold demeanor, as if everyone owes me 2.5 million.

But when I speak to her, she still responds.

But today...

Ichi Nijika was a little confused and was about to speak again.

"Hongxia."

Finally, Ijichi Seika, who had been silent all along, spoke.

She looked up at Ichiki Nijika.

"Ok?"

Ichi Nijika blinked.