My Romance Simulation with Them

Even the girls on the other side who had just finished their band subconsciously turned their gazes over.

They didn't quite understand what Ms. Pa meant.

It was under everyone's gaze that Ms. Pa slowly spoke up: "Nanxiang, have you forgotten? You asked me and Hongxia-chan about ending the band's YouTube account before."

YouTube, the world’s largest online video submission website.

The band "End" wanted to become more active online.

They not only registered social media accounts in Japan, but also on YouTube and Twitter.

When he first came to Nanxiang after the band ended, he was short of money and, having acquired the 'Life's Regret' guitar and level 3 musical talent, he wanted to earn money as a music video uploader.

During that time, he even borrowed effects pedals, speakers, and other items from Ijichi Seika for an outdoor performance, and asked Ms. PA to record his outdoor performance as a short video.

The piece they played at the time was "I Don't Want to Die Alone," the final piece of the simulated band's performance.

It was during those open-air performances that he met Chizuka Nishiki and Takina Inoue.

After that, he was invited by Niji Natsumi to become a 'support member' of the End Band, and asked her for the End Band's YouTube account, where he posted two or three videos of his outdoor performances.

However, due to the subsequent simulation of Chizuka Nishiki and Takina Inoue.

In addition, having acquired the 'Cooking Skills (Happiness) lv4' special ability, he earns money much faster than by uploading videos online.

Over time, Nanxiang stopped logging into the End Band's YouTube account to upload videos.

There are just too many things to do.

"Could it be those submissions?"

Nanxiang looked up at Ms. Pa.

"It's that 'Could it be'?"

Ms. Pa cutely held up one finger to remind you: "Nijika-chan, you can take a look at the number of subscribers the band End of Now has on YouTube. The result might surprise you."

In fact, Ms. Pa didn't need to remind her at all.

After overhearing her conversation with Nango, Ichichi and the others realized something and opened the YouTube account for the band's end.

Then--

"Sixty thousand followers?!"

The girls, their eyes wide open, stared wide-eyed as the band finished their performance.

The number of followers displayed under the account with the name 'End Band' was terrifying.

A full 60,000!

And the number of replays (clicks) is even more terrifying!

Each video has been played over 100,000 times!

"This is terrifying."

Kita Ikuyo stared at the screen, muttering to herself.

Her tone was full of disbelief.

It's no wonder she was so surprised.

After all, YouTube subscriber counts are mostly real, and there's rarely any fake subscribers.

Although its 60,000 followers couldn't compare to Ichiri Goto's Guitar Hero account.

But among the younger generation, it's a clear case of being outclassed.

After all, not everyone is like Goto Ichiri, possessing solo skills like Guitar Hero.

In Kita Ikuyo's memory...

Most young bands have only about 10,000 to 20,000 to 30,000 to 40,000 scattered fans online.

Not to mention that the 'End Band' YouTube account only has two or three videos of Nango's outdoor performances.

In other words.

Nanxiang Shi has already gained 60,000 followers with just two or three videos of open-air performances.

Bands of similar caliber typically need to release dozens or even hundreds of videos to reach the level of Nanxiang.

This ability would make you a fan-attracting machine no matter which platform you put it on.

"Wow—the comments are plentiful too."

Yamada Ryo, who had been expressionless, sighed in admiration.

Following her words, Ijichi Nijika and the others subconsciously turned their gaze to the message board (comments section).

"You haven't updated a video in five months, have you disappeared?"

"Both the rhythm and technique are top-notch, and the songs are so catchy... End of Band...? What kind of band is that? Has anyone heard of them?"

"I'm not too sure. But this guy is so handsome! And his singing is so good. Is he mainly active in Shimokitazawa? I happen to live nearby. I should go check him out sometime."

"So it's a band but there's only one person...? Where are the other band members? But it doesn't matter, this guy is really good-looking."

"..."

The comments section was almost entirely filled with positive reviews and questions about why the account hadn't been updated in so long.

It makes one wonder if the video's creator paid someone to create hype.

"Although not many people know that we ended the band, everyone just wants to see more of Shi-kun's comments."

With a helpless sigh, Ichiji Nijika smiled and said to Kita Ikuyo beside her.

Besides these comments, there were also some fans who were so fanatical that they went crazy in the comments section.

"Ahhh! Honey! Honey's here! He's so handsome!"

"I watched it twice more! My husband is so handsome! His hands are so white! And they look muscular."

"I've already watched it ten times! Anyone want to go scout out Shimokitazawa together?"

"I bought a security camera online, and I'm going to follow the guitar-playing boy from Kitazawa!"

......

"too horrible!"

Looking at these fan comments, which could be described as somewhat morbid, not only Ichika Ijichi, but also Ichiri Goto, who was just watching, felt a chill run down his spine.

Kita Ikuyo turned around and earnestly told Nango Toki never to show his face on the internet again, lest he be targeted by some terrifying women.

After all, Japan is just an island nation, and with its convenient transportation, someone might actually manage to get all the way to the Shimokitazawa area of ​​Tokyo—in fact, such incidents of being harassed and stalked by fans are not uncommon in the entertainment industry.

And let's set aside their feelings of fear or worry.

On the other side, Yamada Ryo had already raised his hand and started replying with a blank expression.

The aloof bassist: "You women can't touch him, he's mine."

The aloof bassist: "A bunch of freaks, don't go crazy here and pollute his comment section."

The aloof bassist: "Blocked."

"...This one is pretty scary too."

Watching Yamada Ryo's slender, fair fingers dance across the screen, Iji Chikage's lips twitched, and she was momentarily speechless.

However, putting aside these outrageous comments...

There were also some people who were very serious in their comments on the song "I Don't Want to Die Alone".

"I really like the song 'I Don't Want to Die Alone.' It feels like walking under the neon lights of Tokyo, with the midnight wind carrying a romantic yet sad atmosphere. Although I am strolling through it, the city's prosperity has nothing to do with me."

"Just listening to this song is like sinking into a sea of ​​loneliness. The first half of the song is so depressing that it makes you feel like you're stuck in a quagmire, but the second half is so exciting that it suddenly gives you a feeling of 'being alive'. Maybe that's what life is like. Ups and downs, it's hard to have a smooth journey."

......

"As expected of Toki-kun."

Looking at the comments in the comment section, Ichiji Nijika sighed.

It's amazing how one person can gain so much attention online.

60,000 followers...

If it were them, how long would it take to end the band?

Not to mention that Nanxiang Shi didn't put much effort into managing this account at all.

Is this the difference between geniuses and ordinary people?

do not know why.

After seeing the immense attention Nango received online, Ichiji Nijika and Kita Ikuyo felt a sense of loss.

This is a sense of loss arising from recognizing the gap between oneself and others.

The atmosphere in the room became somewhat oppressive because of this feeling.

Nanxiang Shi quickly and keenly noticed their thoughts. He shook his head and comforted them, "It's not that exaggerated."

Yes.

It's not that exaggerated.

The reason he gained so much attention online is largely due to the help of "I Don't Want to Die Alone" and the guitar playing "Life's Regrets".

"I Don't Want to Die Alone" is a song written during the peak of the band's career.

It is a unique inner monologue belonging to Ichiri Goto.

The experiences of social anxiety and low self-esteem that many people have had can evoke the strongest resonance in others.

The guitar playing "Life's Regrets" can also deepen the feelings and resonance of others.

The combination of these two factors, along with Nanxiang's decent guitar skills and appearance, was what enabled him to achieve this effect.

But ending the band is different.

Nango looked at Ichiji Nijika.

The simulated End Band is Japan's number one rock band.