My Romance Simulation with Them

Why is my older sister suddenly so serious?

"You like that kid from Nanxiang, don't you?"

"Why--?!"

These were words that suddenly came out of her own older sister's mouth.

This caused Ichiji Nijika's expression, which had been somewhat puzzled and confused, to change instantly.

A flash of surprise crossed his bright red eyes.

At the same time, his breathing became slightly heavier, and his gaze shifted away unnaturally.

"What nonsense are you talking about, sister?!"

She spoke with a mixture of shame and anger, trying to change the subject.

But the next second, Ichiji Hoshika shook her head without hesitation, exposing her younger sister's disguise:

"Hidden things are useless, Hongxia, I could see it from the side."

A very insightful remark.

This immediately silenced Ichiji Nijika.

"There's really nothing to hide from me, Hongxia."

Ichi Hoshika walked to the vending machine at the corner of the road.

He sipped his orange-flavored soda, tossed it to his younger sister, and continued, "I've watched you grow up since you were little, so naturally I can see what you're thinking."

"...Um."

The matter has already been discussed to this extent.

Ichi Nijika knew she couldn't hide it from them any longer.

She was silent for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"Hongxia, you should know that both Xiaogudu and Yamada like that kid Nango, right?"

"...Know."

He responded in a low voice.

Goto Ichiri and Yamada Ryo's love is quite explicit.

Even bystanders could clearly feel it.

Not to mention Ijichi Nijika, who had always been a bandmate of the band.

On the contrary, she could more intuitively sense the relationship between the three people.

This has always been a source of hesitation and inner conflict for her.

"Since you know that, why do you still—"

Ijichi Hoshika frowned in disbelief, about to continue speaking, or more accurately, to reprimand her younger sister for her behavior.

but--

"I don't understand either, sister!"

The can of orange-flavored soda in his hand was gripped tightly.

The blonde girl looked up.

Those bright red eyes, as brilliant as flames, were raised.

"I fell in love with it without even realizing it."

"You can't help but look away!"

"I found myself unconsciously becoming interested in his every move!"

"I know this isn't right, sister! But... what should I do?"

The sound grew louder and louder.

His emotions became increasingly agitated.

What is the correct way?

Is it the right thing to hide your feelings?

Or are you simply pretending this never happened?

For the first time, Ichiki Nijika was so emotional, and she wanted to continue speaking.

But next second.

Ichi Hoshika had already gently embraced her.

She never imagined that her always smiling sister would have such worries.

She gently stroked the other person's head.

"I've never been in a relationship, so I can't give Hongxia an answer on that."

"But whatever you want to do next, even if you fall in love with Nango, I will support you."

There were no lengthy lectures.

Only a calm tone.

Under the setting sun, Ichiji Seika's voice carried an indescribable sense of peace and tranquility.

Even Ichi Nijika unconsciously closed her eyes.

She nodded slightly: "Mm"

The blonde sisters embraced each other in the sunset.

And right there on the street corner, out of their sight.

Nanxiang, who had returned sometime earlier, looked at the scene before him.

He felt a little relieved and hid behind a telephone pole.

It seems so.

There's no need for him to appear for the time being.

Chapter 229. Where Did the Band Get So Many Fans? (4000 words)

When I was in Nanxiang, I made a special trip to the 'Starry Night' performance hall to check out the rooms on the ground floor.

The room was very nice.

Perhaps to match the kitchen of the adjacent Starry Night restaurant, the room is very spacious overall.

At first glance, apart from the lack of an entrance hallway or similar features, it is more than twice the size of the eight-acre low-rent house that existed in Nanxiang.

Inside the room, there are two windows that allow light and ventilation.

Compared to the previous low-rent housing, the overall soundproofing of the room is much better.

After all, the basement level is the 'Starry Night' performance hall, so soundproofing and insulation measures are particularly thorough.

The conditions here are excellent.

After looking around, Nanxiang nodded in satisfaction.

It seems there's no need to bother Ms. Yamada or Ms. Shinjo with finding a place to live anymore.

Staying on the second floor of 'Starry Night' would be quite nice.

However, they encountered a slight problem when handing over the reins to Ijichi Hoshika.

It seems that this older blonde woman is quite concerned about her younger sister's feelings for Nango Toki.

The other person stammered and hesitated for a long time before finally managing to say, "You brat, you absolutely must never make Hongxia sad again."

Nango Toki naturally agreed without hesitation.

He certainly wouldn't hurt Ichiki Nijika.

And so, the handover procedures and the rental agreement were completed.

Perhaps it was because she was thinking about her younger sister's feelings for Nango.

The rental agreement drafted by Ichiji Hoshika is almost like she's paying Nango Toki for the apartment.

Without a deposit, without needing a landlord's key money, and even with only a small portion of the rent, Nanxiang obtained the right to use the ground floor of 'Starry Sky'.

The excuses they gave were also very perfunctory.

"You've never charged Hongxia and the others for tutoring, so we'll deduct part of the rent from this. Don't get too cocky; it's not that I'm giving you preferential treatment because I have any special feelings for you. It's just that the house is sitting there unoccupied, and it's a shame."

As expected of the 'proud and arrogant' Ichiji Hoshika.

This standard tsundere rhetoric even impressed Nango Toki, a girl accustomed to all sorts of character settings.

In the Japanese market today, purebred tsundere like the store manager are actually quite rare.

that's it.

Nanxiang obtained the right to use the first floor of 'Starry Sky'.

Similarly, during the two days he had his rent rights secured, he didn't rest, moving all his belongings out of his low-rent apartment.

The bed, wardrobe, and other items were provided with the low-rent housing, so naturally, Nanxiang couldn't have taken them with him.

All he could take with him were some daily necessities and clothing.

This process is quite time-consuming.

In particular, because Nanxiang often enjoys reading.

Therefore, all sorts of thick novels, thin books, and paperback editions took up a lot of space in my suitcase.

Even Ms. Yamada was pulled over by Nango Toki to ask for her help.

The price was that after moving once or twice, Ms. Yamada said she was too tired, so she lay down on the bedding in Nango Tokishin's room and fell fast asleep.

Furthermore, due to the move, and the fact that Goto Ichiri has been feeling unwell these past few days, she is also concerned about the health of the family.