My Romance Simulation with Them

"Goodbye."

Matsuzaka Shio muttered these words to himself, then rested his head on Nango Toki's arm.

I drifted off to sleep peacefully.

That was a very beautiful dream.

In my dream.

Her mother and father have always lived together.

Watching her grow up from childhood...

Chapter 267. System Evaluation: 100 points? (4000 words)

Nango, who was lying on the sofa, opened his eyes.

Unlike the previous two simulations, which even allowed for close interaction with the simulated objects, this one was different.

This time in Nanxiang, I really felt that twelve hours was far too short.

The time was from morning to night, and at the same time, he also had to comfort Matsuzaka Shio, get her to acknowledge him as her father, and eventually return to the Nango family with him.

Twelve hours is barely enough.

but...

"Fortunately, I managed to do it in the end."

Nanxiang sighed.

是 的

Fortunately, he managed to do it in the end.

Even though she still harbored some reservations, Matsuzaka Shio eventually let down her guard and went to the Nango family home with him.

But just as Nanago was about to introduce Matsuzaka Shio to the Nanago family... the time came.

His consciousness returned to the present.

This made Nanxiang Shi shake his head.

but...

"It should be fine, right?"

He is also Nango Toki in the future world.

How to handle his relationship with Matsuzaka Shio... shouldn't be a difficult problem for him in the future world.

"I wonder what happened after that..."

Lying on the sofa, Nanxiang Shi pondered this, while turning his gaze to the simulator page that popped up next to him.

[Due to a change in the future route, the 'Her Route from the Future' has been altered. Do you wish to view? Yes/No?]

'Yes. '

There's nothing to hesitate about.

Nanxiang clicked 'Yes'.

At the same time, a changed future path unfolds before our eyes.

As you said, Matsuzaka Shio's arrival surprised the Nango family.

However, after your explanation, both your wives and daughters quickly accepted Matsuzaka Shio as their new family member.

[Even because of Matsuzaka Shio's own experiences, your wife and daughter care deeply for her.]

New clothes, a brand new room, a gentle greeting, and the initiative to become her family's daughter...

[This is all treatment that Matsuzaka Shio could hardly have imagined when she was alone.]

Just the day before, she was in the hellish state of her low-rent housing, but now she's in her paradise-like home in Nanxiang.

Everyone treated her very kindly; Nanago Ichiri and Nanago Nijika even said that if Matsuzaka Shio was willing, they could take on the responsibilities of a mother.

This excessive pampering made Matsuzaka Shio, who had never experienced love before, feel as if she were being surrounded by happiness and drowning in it.

Her initial wariness and defensiveness towards the Nanxiang family gradually began to melt away under the gentle treatment of your wife and daughter.

[Matsuzaka Shio's heart, which had never experienced love before, is now overflowing with it...]

[Her previously closed-off face gradually broke into a smile.]

She's also learned to act like other daughters, to cuddle with you, to hug you, and to feel your presence as her father.

[You and your daughter didn't deliberately try to recall Matsuzaka Sugar.]

[It's just that in many fleeting moments, I suddenly remember her.]

For example, the movies she likes to watch, the songs she likes to listen to...

You gradually learned to let go, and when you think of her, you and your daughter always exchange a smile.

Perhaps this is the attitude one should have when longing reaches its peak.

[Afterwards, you also brought Matsuzaka Sayuri to the Nango family.]

This woman, who once manipulated countless men with her looks and unparalleled charm, now appears somewhat aged due to her constant work and the responsibility of raising Matsuzaka Shio.

Her dark purple hair was now slightly graying, and her fair, smooth skin was covered with wrinkles.

The tips of his fingers were yellowed from working away from home, and his eyes were filled with a cloudy, murky light.

You didn't berate the woman in front of you, who was already over fifty, as you had when you were younger.

You gently pull her into your arms and apologize for the offense you committed against her in your youth.

[To your apology, Matsuzaka Sayuri simply smiled gently.]

She told you that it was you, in your younger days, who taught her what truly precious things were.

She didn't complain about you at all; on the contrary, she was very grateful to you.

[You told her that instead of living a muddled life, she should focus her attention on those who truly loved her.]

When asked about Matsuzaka Satou's passing, Matsuzaka Sayuri simply sighed softly.

Even now, she still fondly remembers that pink-haired girl.

She tells you with a face full of regret that if she had been more considerate in educating young Matsuzaka Satou with sweets... this might not have happened.

A woman, well past fifty, wept uncontrollably in your arms.

You can only gently pat her back and quietly wait for her to finish venting her emotions.

[Matsusaka Sayuri has officially moved into the Nango family home.]

[Not burdened with too much work, she enjoys planting colorful spiky flowers in her yard.]

She said these thorny bushes are like you, your wife, and your daughters.

Instead of discouraging the old woman's last interest, you discussed planting experiences with her.

[It was during this process that Matsuzaka Shio was able to return to school with your support.]

[Perhaps she inherited your genes; unlike Matsuzaka Satou, who wasn't good at studying, she received a university scholarship in her first year.]

You are proud of her and support her as she pursues her dreams.

With your support, Matsuzaka Shio gradually gained confidence and, like your other daughters, began to shine in her own professional field.

[Perhaps influenced by the word 'sugar' in her mother's name, Shio Matsuzaka has a passion for the snack industry.]

With your financial support, her own snack design studio officially opened during her junior year of college.

[Through your connections, she gained a lot of experience at several major snack manufacturers and launched her first designed snack, 'Salt and Sugar'.]

This snack quickly gained popularity among young people due to its niche and unique flavor.

Even though it's not a mainstream snack, as long as you create something unique, you can win over a niche fanbase, and that's enough—that's what you told her.

She followed this advice and persevered.

Time flows backward.

[Around the time Matsuzaka Shio was twenty-eight years old, Matsuzaka Sayuri passed away.]

The long hours of physically demanding work eventually took their toll on this woman, who was over fifty, leaving her with chronic health problems.

That day, Matsuzaka Shio held you and cried until very late, her voice filled with heart-wrenching pain.

Her last remaining family member in this world, besides you, has also passed away.

[Besides you, she seems to have nothing right now.]

But... is that really the case?

On the day Matsuzaka Sayuri passed away, your wife and daughters spontaneously organized a memorial service.

The kind and gentle women comforted the heartbroken and dejected Matsuzaka Shio.

Your wife and daughters tell her that her world includes them as well as you.

Matsuzaka Shio was initially taken aback by their actions, but then she could no longer suppress her emotions and embraced them tightly.

【yes...】

[It's not just Sayuri Matsuzaka.]

She still has so many family members... so many family members who need her care and protection.

After that day, Matsuzaka Shio came to you.

After a night of detailed discussions, she officially changed her name to 'Nanxiang Salt'.

This action does not mean that Matsuzaka Sugar and Matsuzaka Sayuri have been forgotten.

Instead, they are silently cherished in their hearts, while treasuring the people right in front of them.

[Nanxiang Salt has composed itself and decided to walk towards the future together with you.]

Having learned to let go and to cherish what she has... she'll surely go further in life.