My Romance Simulation with Them

Ichi Seika ignored those words.

She could indeed detect a hint of warmth in Nanxiang's words.

However, this meager enthusiasm was clearly different from the fervor in his words to Goto Ichiri.

Although Goto Ichiri was oblivious, he didn't realize this.

However, Ichika Hoshika, who has always worked in the service industry, could clearly feel it.

Nango's attitude towards Goto Ichiri differed significantly from his attitude towards others. It was like the difference between a match and a bonfire—very obvious.

This made even Ichiji Hoshika begin to have doubts.

Did Nango Toki have his eye on Goto Ichiri from the very beginning, and then use this as an excuse to come to the Starry Sky?

However, after spending the past two days with him, Ichiji Seika has come to understand that Nango Toki is not a bad person.

Calling him a bad man or a scumbag is just a joke at most.

"Let's observe for a while longer."

Ichi Seika decided to remain silent for the time being and continue to observe Nango Toki.

If Nango Tokito is indeed a good person, then Iji Tomoka would naturally not object to Goto Ichiri being with him.

But if Nango Toshi really is the kind of bad man who plays with girls' feelings.

Naiji Zhixingge would never hold back against him.

The effects pedals and amplifiers aren't too heavy.

Even in the southern countryside, one person could easily lift it.

But when it comes to open-air performances, it's not just Ijichi Seika that comes to mind.

Including Ijichi Nijika and Goto Ichiri, even Ms. PA came out out of curiosity, wanting to hear what Nango Toki's original songs were like.

"Effects are working."

"The speakers are fine too."

PA, the sound engineer, plugged in the output cable and then had Nango Toki roughly strum the guitar strings with a pick. After listening to the sound, she nodded in satisfaction.

"You must cook for me again next time, little brother from Nanxiang."

Ms. PA smiled at Nanxiang Shi with her eyes narrowed and gave him an OK sign.

"Of course."

Nanxiang thanked him, then looked down at the guitar in his arms.

'Life's Regrets' guitar...

To be honest, he has never actually used this thing to perform on stage.

Thinking about the weird effects of this thing before, Nanxiang felt a little uneasy.

But it only lasts for a moment.

Because, to put it bluntly—

He was too poor.

If there is one thing in the world that can stump Nango Toki.

That's poverty.

Therefore, it was impossible for Nango to leave this guitar unused.

So... what should we do next?

Just then, the enthusiastic Ijichi Nijika also chimed in with a few words of encouragement:

"There will be an open-air performance here later. Since it's free, please come and watch."

"It's free, please come and have a look."

Ijichi Nijika's words also attracted the attention of passersby.

It was a weekend, and Shimokitazawa, being a trendy shopping street on par with Akihabara, naturally had a lot of foot traffic.

In addition, the four members of the group—Nijika Ijichi, Ichiri Goto, Seika Ijichi, and Ms. PA—are all quite cute and beautiful, making them a stunning sight when they stand together.

This naturally attracted many pedestrians.

Upon seeing this, Nango opened his mouth and couldn't help but glance at Ichichi Nijika.

He was so grateful to her.

It seems that Ichiji Nijika was afraid that the 'Life's Regret' guitar was not aggressive enough, so she went out of her way to make sure that pedestrians gathered around it.

She has such an angelic personality.

"That should be about right... Ouch! What are you doing, sister?"

Unaware of what she had done, Ichika retreated contentedly, only to be struck by her older sister's karate chop.

"This is the first open-air performance in Nanxiang."

Ichika Hoshika stared helplessly at her younger sister: "You invited so many people over, didn't you consider Nango's mental fortitude? Aren't you afraid of doing more harm than good?"

Yes.

Many newcomers feel nervous when they first step onto the stage and face the gaze of a densely packed audience.

This is unavoidable.

The fact that Ichichi Nijika attracted so many listeners actually increased Nango Toki's mental pressure.

"...I hadn't considered that at all."

Clearly realizing that her actions were somewhat rash, Ichiji Nijika opened her mouth.

"But...it seems like Senior Nango is alright."

Goto Ichiri, who had been silent until now, hesitated before pointing to Nango Toki, who was standing on the steps and towering over the audience.

Nango, holding his guitar at an angle, showed no change in expression.

There was no tension on his face, nor the panic typical of a newcomer.

But as he looked at the guitar in his arms, he seemed to have some... inexplicable conflicted emotions?

Torn?

Why worry about it?

I've got the guitar, no problem at all. I've already decided on the songs I want to play, and the amp and effects pedals are all set up. So what's there to worry about?

It was strange that Ichiji Hoshika had such a conflicted expression on Nango Toki's face that it looked less like she was holding a guitar and more like she was holding a nuclear bomb.

"What are you doing, Nanxiang!"

Ichi Seika finally couldn't help but speak up: "Nango, now that you have the guitar, just start playing! What are you hesitating for!"

The moment those words were spoken...

Nango Toki on stage seemed to have come to his senses as well.

He, who had been hesitating, glanced at her with a hint of helplessness, then finally pressed down on the chords with his fingers, ready to begin playing.

It was during this moment that Ichiji Nijika, who was always concerned about others, couldn't stand it anymore.

"Sister, don't rush Nanxiang Sang."

"What do you mean by 'don't rush him'?"

Ichi Seika, arms crossed, was completely baffled: "Didn't you see the look on his face just now? Anyone who didn't know better would have thought he was holding a bomb, not a guitar."

Yeah, if you're going to play the guitar, just play the guitar. Why do you look like you're holding a bomb?

Could this guitar possibly blow up Ichiji Hoshika?

She didn't believe it at all.

Just as Ichika was thinking this,

The sharp guitar sound on stage, accompanied by the output of the effects pedals and amplifiers, roared out.

"What...you played it pretty well."

Listening to the guitar music playing in her ears, Ijichi Seika comfortably closed her eyes: "As for making that face just now... uh—"

She stopped mid-sentence.

The guitar sound that suddenly exploded in her ears seemed to explode not only in her ears, but also in her heart.

She opened her eyes blankly, looking around in astonishment.

She was clearly standing in the crowd.

But drawn by the guitar music, an indescribable sense of loneliness and melancholy still welled up in my heart.

Life is an island.

The city is like the sea.

And she is now floating on this vast ocean.

She was lonely...

"Nanxiang, wait a minute!..."

Ijichi Hoshika opened her mouth in shock, and the first thing that came to her mind was—

Something's fishy going on!

But she hadn't even had a chance to speak.

The next second, her entire consciousness was overwhelmed by a surging ocean of melancholy and loneliness.

On the other side...

Even Goto Ichiri, who had remained silent until now, stared wide-eyed in disbelief.

Because she had heard this piece of music before!

Exactly the same as I remember!