My Romance Simulation with Them

It seems that Hongxia had indeed told Nanxiang about her preferences beforehand.

But... Ijichi Seika still felt something was wrong.

Nango's familiar and proactive behavior, yet without feeling abrupt at all, was not something that could be done by simply asking Ichi Nijika.

She felt as if Nanxiang was a close friend she had known for over a decade, someone who understood her very well.

But... how is that possible?

Ichi Hoshika realized that she was probably overthinking things.

Let alone having known each other for over ten years.

This is the first time she has met Nango Shi.

Thanks. I'll give you the money later.

Ijichi Hoshika didn't think about it any further. She turned her head to Nango Toki to express her gratitude again before speaking.

"no need."

Nanxiang waved his hand.

The main reason I came to 'Starry Sky' this time was to take advantage of their speakers and guitar effects pedals and other output equipment.

Trading a carton of the other party's favorite strawberry milk for the use of this equipment is already a great deal.

If he were to accept money from Ijichi Seika for a carton of strawberry milk now... even he would feel it was inappropriate—wouldn't that be blatantly taking advantage of someone's kindness?

Recalling several times in the simulation, it seemed like Ichiji Hoshika was trying to pull a small horse on a large cart for her.

Nango took two steps back without making a sound, trying to diminish his presence in front of Ichiji Hoshika.

no way.

What happens in a simulation can also happen in reality.

At least for the sake of 29-year-old Ijichi Hoshika, he absolutely could not allow her to cross the line of the law.

Take two steps back slightly. This will keep you at a distance so as not to attract the attention of Ijichi Seika, and also prevent your movements from being too abrupt.

"Ok?"

Having already opened the strawberry milk packaging, Ijichi Hoshika sucked on it while glancing at Nango Toki with a somewhat strange look.

Why do I suddenly feel like the other person is becoming distant from me?

Fortunately, at that moment, Goto Ichiri's timid voice sounded from behind.

"Ah... Nango-senpai, Kita-san, um... I'm ready, shall we go to the practice room?"

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Goto-kun."

While silently thanking Goto Ichiri for appearing at just the right time, Nango Toki nodded, not wanting to attract Iji Tomoka's attention.

"Please continue to guide me today, Senior Nango."

Kita Ikuyo, who was also practicing with Goto Ichiri, greeted him first.

The words "enthusiastic and cheerful" seem tailor-made for this girl whose pretty face is always beaming with smiles.

"I wouldn't call it giving you guidance; I might have questions for Kita-kun later on."

Nanxiang took the initiative to speak.

The three talked as they walked toward the practice room. During this time, Nango Toki was the one who spoke, Goto Ichiri responded cautiously, and Kita Ikuyo chimed in.

"How is it, sister? Do you want to go take a look?"

Behind the bar, Ijichi Nijika, who had finally finished organizing the goods for the day, glanced at Ijichi Seika, who seemed a little restless, and asked her curiously.

It's rare to see my sister care so much about people other than Fanxing.

"Hmm... I guess I should go check out his skill level."

When Nango needed to borrow his own audio equipment and output devices, Iji Tomoka was quite concerned about the other person's guitar skills.

"I'd like to go see it too."

Yamada Ryo, who had just finished his work, peeked out from behind the bar, raising his hand.

As a lone bassist who loves rock music, she was naturally curious about Nango's skill level when he first arrived.

The group immediately agreed and headed to the practice room.

"Hongxia also told me yesterday that Nanxiang wants to put on an open-air performance. I guess the level shouldn't be too bad, right?"

While sipping strawberry milk and heading towards the practice room, Ijichi Seika turned her head and asked her younger sister a question.

"Well... I'm not quite sure either."

Nijika Ichi was a little embarrassed.

She had only met Nanxiang yesterday, so she had no idea about his guitar skills.

but--

"People who have the courage to perform outdoors can't be that bad."

Yamada Ryo, who had been silent all along, offered his thoughts.

She has performed outdoors before, simply finding a spot on the street, setting up her speakers and bass to play.

People without solid musical instrument playing skills simply wouldn't have the courage to perform in public.

In other words, Nango's guitar skills might actually have been quite good.

Surely they can't be so bad that they'd have the courage to perform in the open air?

With that in mind, the group quickly arrived at the door of the practice room.

They didn't rush in to disturb them, but instead chose to stand at the door.

"Looks like it's about to begin."

In the practice room, Nango Toki picked up the pick from the guitar, raised his fingers, and pressed the guitar strings.

Everyone listened with curiosity.

I wonder how Nango Toki, who is so talented in academics, communication, and cooking, performs on the guitar.

They were very curious.

And it was precisely out of their curiosity that they found this.

In the practice room, the sound of Nango Toki's guitar filled the air.

Then--

"Uh...ah...hmm?"

Three interjections are enough to express Ichiji Hoshika's utter astonishment.

"This is really..."

After listening to Nango Toki's guitar performance, Ijichi Nijika couldn't help but blink.

"Very...so-so."

Ultimately, it was Yamada Ryo who made the summary.

Yes.

This is way too ordinary!

In terms of both the skill in pressing the strings and the skill in fingering, it can only be described as mediocre.

It wasn't even remotely outstanding.

This is the first time I've listened to it.

All the three of them could only admire Nango Toki's mediocre skill level, yet he still wanted to perform in the open air.

That's incredibly courageous.

They exchanged a glance, just as they were about to go in and try to persuade Nanxiang not to rush into the open-air performance.

But the next second, Nango Toki's guitar sound rang out again.

This time, it wasn't just Nijika Ijichi and Seika Ijichi whose expressions changed.

Even Yamada Ryo, who usually had a calm expression, showed an incredulous emotion in his elegant and languid eyes.

How...could this be?

The three looked at the practice room with surprised expressions as Nango Toki deftly pressed the strings with his fingers and simultaneously performed a crisp and clean strumming motion.

Progress...so fast?!

Chapter 50. Shimokitazawa: The Monster of Learning!

Do geniuses exist in this world?

If I were to release this statement, I estimate that many people would nod in agreement and tell you.

The world has never lacked geniuses.

People who are naturally faster than others in physical ability, better at drawing than others, and can solve math problems at a glance.

However, not lacking does not mean not scarce.

Since establishing this performance hall called 'Starry Night', Ichiji Hoshika has seen many exceptionally talented rock bands and underground bands—the music and art field has never lacked such people.

But someone like Nango Toki was truly a first for Ichiji Hoshika.

She found it a little hard to imagine.

The guitar chords that were not very easy to play in the previous time can be easily mastered with the finger shape changes and played steadily in the next time.

The finger movements that were stiff just a second ago have become very skillful the next time, as if the fingers have adapted.

This speed of progress was simply beyond Ichiji Seika's imagination.

Because she saw how mediocre Nanxiang's guitar playing was, practically devoid of any highlights.

But the next time, after simply listening to Goto Ichiri's explanation of some points to note.