My Romance Simulation with Them

"Ah... um... uh... I'm awake."

The social skills he usually possessed seemed to have completely lost their effectiveness at this moment.

Kita Ikuyo stammered in response to Nango Toki's words.

Her eyes flickered, realizing she couldn't completely relinquish the initiative to the young man before her, so she took the initiative to speak:

"Why was it Senior Nango... um... who took care of me?"

"What's wrong? Isn't it good enough that I'm taking care of you?"

Nanxiang frowned, seemingly somewhat displeased.

"No, no! That's not what I meant!"

"And what does 'Yu Dai' mean?"

As if intrigued, Nango Toki revealed a slightly amused smile and stared at Kita Ikuyo's face.

"I... um... uh..."

I was suddenly asked this question.

Having just woken up, Kita Ikuyo, whose brain was still in a state of malfunction, didn't know how to respond.

He could only stammer "I" for a long time, but couldn't utter a single word.

Seeing the girl's overly embarrassed appearance, Nango Toki finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Alright. There's no need to dwell on it. I was just joking."

Having seemingly abandoned his intention to tease her, Nanxiang Shi waved his hand and offered to explain on her behalf:

“When I first arrived at ‘Starry Sky’, I heard that you had suddenly fainted. Since my home is on the ground floor of Starry Sky, I simply moved you here to rest.”

Nango continued, "I took a quick look, and Ikuyo probably just has simple anemia, plus she hasn't been getting enough rest lately, which is why she suddenly fainted."

"Does Senior Nanxiang also know medicine?"

Hearing Nango Toki's words, Kita Ikuyo couldn't help but ask.

"I can only be considered to know a little bit."

Nanxiang answered with a smile.

His medical skill level 2 was obtained a long time ago when he simulated Ms. Yamada's skills.

I originally thought it was a skill I would never need.

After all, if you're sick, you should go directly to a hospital with professional treatment equipment.

There's no way he, with his level 2 medical skills, could help with the treatment.

I never expected that my level 2 medical skills would actually be useful in a place like this.

"So that's how it is..."

Hearing Nango Toki's words, Kita Ikuyo's tense mind relaxed.

She lowered her head and spoke with a hint of apology:

"I'm sorry, Senior Nanxiang, I've caused you trouble this time."

As she said this, she got up from the bedding she had been using in the south.

This was, after all, a bed from the time in the southern countryside.

It just doesn't feel right for a girl like me to sleep on top of it.

But what she didn't expect was.

She was just about to get up.

But Nango Toki reached out and pressed his hand against her shoulder.

"Why don't you go back to sleep for a while?"

Nanxiang glanced at her and said, "I can tell you haven't had enough rest. There's no need to push yourself so hard."

"Huh...? But...work..."

"It's okay, I've already spoken to the manager for you. Consider today as a day off."

"I see...is that so..."

Kita Ikuyo, who was originally planning to get up from the bedding, paused slightly.

Her pale gold eyes would occasionally sweep over Nanxiang Shi in front of her.

This person...

Just like in my dream.

Although it seems that he doesn't care about anyone at all.

But whenever they're in trouble... this person is always the first to stand up for them.

She quieted down again.

To be more precise, she actually also somewhat enjoyed the time she spent alone with Nango.

"Have some herbal tea, it's from Liang."

Nango Toki didn't notice Kita Ikuyo's shifty gaze; he simply poured light brown tea from the teapot beside him and handed it to Kita Ikuyo.

"Ah... thank you..."

The girl accepted the hot tea with her fair, delicate hands and subconsciously said thank you.

She took a small sip.

My heart was already exhausted from all the troubles caused by Yamada Ryo.

It seems that he also found solace in this cup of hot tea in the southern countryside.

however.

The comforting feeling lasted less than two seconds.

On the other side, Nango Toki had already spoken up after some thought: "Speaking of which, Yudai, have you been having some troubles lately?"

This was actually just a casual question.

What is said without intention may be taken to heart by the listener.

Upon hearing this, Kita Ikuyo choked on her tea and began coughing violently.

She couldn't help but glance at Nanxiang and cautiously asked:

"W-Why would Senior Nango think that way?"

Could it be that Nanxiang Shi found out about her recent...?

"Ok?"

Nango Toki gave Kita Ikuyo a strange sidelong glance.

He hadn't expected that his casual remark would elicit such a strong reaction from the girl.

But there's nothing to hide here.

He went straight to the point: "I've noticed you've been looking rather restless lately, so I was wondering if you have some kind of trouble."

"..." Ikuyo Kita.

No, um... Senior Nango...

Kita Ikuyo looked like she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Because she couldn't possibly tell Nanxiang that the reason she had been troubled these past few days was because of the other person, could she?

Even without that dream.

She still feels conflicted about her relationship with the other members of the band and with Nango Toki.

She could sense the band members' goodwill towards Nanxiang Shi.

The more she felt this way, the more she could sense the emotions she held for Nanxiang Shi that were hidden in her heart.

Worries and anxieties, like dark clouds, shrouded the cheerful girl's mood.

This is also the most important reason why she hasn't been sleeping well these past few days.

At this moment, Nanxiang asked the 'culprit' in this way.

What could she possibly say in response?

So the words got stuck in his throat and he couldn't say them, only managing to stammer out a very perfunctory sentence after a long while:

"Hmm...ah...what could be the reason?"

She guiltily looked away, avoiding eye contact with Nanxiang Shi.

They were afraid of arousing the other party's suspicion.

However, what Kita Ikuyo did not expect was...

She underestimated Nanxiang's insight.

Even though she tried her best to cover it up and didn't reveal any useful information.

Nanxiang Shi, standing before him, seemed to have sensed something. He promptly raised his head, his dark eyes filled with seriousness: "Is it because of me?"

"..." Ikuyo Kita.

That's why I say I really dislike communicating with people who have keen observation skills!

It's so annoying to feel like you've been seen through all at once.

Her gaze shifted: "Why would Senior Nanxiang think that way?"

"The reason is actually very simple."

Nanxiang shook his head: "I suppose Yudai already knows about my relationship with Ichiri, Ryo, and Hongxia. Of course, I didn't mean to hide it from you."

That's true.

Kita Ikuyo was, after all, a member of the End Band.