My Romance Simulation with Them

"Ah... Nango-san, is there something you need?"

Yuuko Otsuki, who had just been facing the girls in the band with a fierce expression, turned around and changed to a gentle expression when she heard Toki Nanago's voice.

"I remember you're the lead singer and guitarist for Sideros, right? Is there something you'd like to do here this time?"

"What do you want to do?"

Yuyuko Otsuki glanced at the girls from the band who were also curiously observing her, and spoke directly:

“I originally came to listen to the band’s performance after they finished, since they might be competitors with us at the ‘Teen Music Festival’.”

Then, with a look of disgust, she continued:

"What I didn't expect was that the band's level was only this bad! It's really disappointing!"

That's a bit harsh.

It was a bit too much, at least for the members of the band who were leaving.

It's important to know that Yuyuko Otsuki is an industry insider.

She was praised by someone in the industry.

It's not just the band that's ending; any other band would probably feel the blow.

Not to mention the end of the band, apart from Ms. Yamada.

Goto Ichiri, Ijichi Nikka, and Kita Ikuyo are not very resilient to setbacks.

Being suddenly evaluated in this way, they must be feeling depressed right now, right?

Nanxiang Shi certainly didn't want to see this scene, and planned to say a few words to end the band's performance.

But before he could even speak—

"Um... I don't know what Otsuki-san meant when she said there was a problem with our performance... what exactly is the problem?"

"Ok?"

There were some unexpected events when I went to Nanxiang.

Because the person who took the initiative to speak was not Ms. Yamada, whom he thought had the strongest resilience.

It was precisely the sensitive and delicate Ichiki Natsumi who was the one he was most worried about.

The other person was looking at Otsuki Yuuko at that moment.

This surprised Nango Toki.

It's important to know that this is due to her gentle nature and her concern for the rest of the team.

Ichi Nijika always attributes the problems to herself.

This is her strength, and also her weakness.

Taking the initiative to stand up and negotiate with Otsuki Yuuko, who spoke so harshly... this really doesn't seem like something she would do.

But then, something even more unexpected happened to Nango Toki.

"I also think that if there are any problems with the band, I would appreciate it if Mr. Otsuki could help us point them out."

"Me too."

The ones who raised their hands and spoke were Kita Ikuyo and Goto Ichiri, who usually didn't dare to speak much.

They did not show any signs of disappointment as Nanxiang had predicted.

Instead, he looked serious and asked Otsuki Yuuko questions with a learning attitude.

Forget about Kita Ikuyo.

Even socially awkward and insecure girl like Goto Ichiri was willing to take the initiative to talk to her.

Moreover, I felt it when I was in Nanxiang.

Ms. Yamada, who was standing next to her, did not say anything.

But judging from her expression, she didn't really care about what Otsuki Yuyuko had just said: "You really disappointed me."

This made Nanxiang Shi somewhat puzzled.

The End Band he remembered, and the End Band in the early stages of the simulation, were completely different from this.

The band is simulating the end of the initial stage.

It should be a more delicate band, and one that cares more about what others think.

Nanxiang fell silent for a moment.

At that moment, Hiroi Kikuri, who had somehow crept up beside them, spoke up with a grin:

"Actually, Brother Nanxiang, you're just being too concerned."

She plopped down next to Nanxiang Shi, propped her chin on her hand, and said with a grin:

"Actually, under your influence, the End Band has already grown a lot."

Yes.

Kikuri Hiroi was also observing the band's decline.

She certainly understood how much help Nanxiang's appearance had brought to the End Band.

“In the past, when I was alone, I would never have taken the initiative to approach someone in this situation.”

Hiroi Kikuri stared at Nango and said, "Ryo too. She's always been free and doesn't care about other people's opinions. If it were the old her, she would definitely be the first to stand up, right?"

"Besides, there's Nijika-chan, Kita-chan... Nango-kun, your presence has also influenced them. They're both more confident than before."

At this point, Kikuri Hiroi couldn't help but sigh.

Because she had never imagined that such a strong chemical reaction could occur between a man and a woman.

Shouldn't they consider recruiting a particularly handsome guy like Nango Toki into their band?

She thought about it, then shook her head.

No.

I'm afraid that won't work.

There was only one Nanxiang in the world.

Even if she recruits other boys into her band, it probably won't achieve the same effect as Nango's.

Thinking about this...

Hiroi Kikuri continued, "It's just that Nango-kun usually gets too close to them, so he overlooks their growth. They are not as fragile as they were when you first met them."

She slowly extended a finger, the pure black nail polish gleaming alluringly, and said in a drawn-out tone, "After all, the closer you get, the less you see."

"..."

Nango looked at Hiroi Kikuri with considerable surprise.

"Hehe, what's wrong? Have you finally fallen for your older sister's charm?" Hiroi Kikuri laughed smugly, feeling Nango Toki's gaze.

"Do not."

Nanxiang shook his head, looking completely astonished: "I just didn't expect someone like you could actually say such cool lines."

"Hey? Brother Nan, what kind of image do you usually have of me?"

Hiroi Kikuri was stunned.

She simply couldn't understand how Nanxiang Shi, with his mouth at 37°C, could utter such cold words.

"Huh? A lazy, unscrupulous musician who borrows money from kids all the time?"

"Damn it! Brother from Nanxiang, your words are hurting me so much! I can't take it anymore—please rub it for me."

Hiroi Kikuri let out a painful cry and made a gesture as if she had been pierced through the heart by a sharp sword, clutching her chest.

"I'm going to call the police."

With his handsome eyebrows furrowed, Nanxiang took out his phone.

"Wait! Wait! Don't call the police! Brother Nanxiang! He was just joking!"

A mournful cry rang out, and Hiroi Kiku rushed over to stop Nango Toki from dialing 110.

"......" Nanxiang time.

Speechless, Nango put his phone away and didn't pay any more attention to Hiroi Kikuri, who had just been acting silly.

After all, what the other party said did make sense.

Perhaps he was too close to the band in his daily life, thus neglecting the band's growth.

Watching the girls of the End Band, who were able to become friends with Otsuki Yuuko in just a moment.

Even when he was in Nanxiang, he couldn't help but sigh.

I never imagined they had grown to this extent without me even realizing it.

Although I'm still a bit green.

But one can face and confront one's problems without relying on his power.

That alone... would mean the end of the band's future wouldn't stop at a small 'teen music festival'.

Without needing Nango's help, he resolved Otsuki Yuyuko's problem independently after the band ended.

Ichiki Nijika and the others also received a lot of useful advice from Otsuki Yuyuko.

For example, the drummer's drumming rhythm, the bassist's domineering style, and the lead guitarist's insecure playing style... these are problems that only industry insiders can see.

The other party pointed out each of his points.

Although Otsuki Yuyuko's wording was quite unfriendly when pointing out these shortcomings, her gesture of crossing her arms also conveyed a sense of superiority and arrogance.

But no one in the band cared when it ended.

It's even possible that Yamada Ryo had already noticed that Otsuki Yuyuko was a tsundere.

While everyone was eating together—

"Otsuki-senpai, you really like fried shrimp tempura, right? Here, have some more."