My Romance Simulation with Them

"I..."

Upon hearing this, even Goto Ichiri understood.

She actually fell for Nanxiang's trick again!

A blush suddenly rose to her cheeks, and under the light, her fair and delicate face possessed an indescribable charm. She stammered, unsure of what to say.

Just moments ago, he was all righteous and indignant, spouting grand pronouncements to Nanxiang that he would never suffer the same loss again.

As a result, when facing Nango's second attack.

Completely unaware, I foolishly stumbled right in.

This is just plain stupid, a complete idiot caught red-handed.

She stammered, unsure of what to say.

Nanxiang didn't expect a socially awkward person to start a conversation.

He asked bluntly, "After this conversation, Goto-kun, what have you learned?"

"I... um... ah..."

Goto Ichiri opened her mouth, hesitated for a long time, and finally managed to stammer out in front of Nango Toki, "Um...don't just accept someone's marriage proposal so easily?"

“…” Nanxiang covered his face, then let out a heavy sigh.

Then, he reached out and poked the forehead of the blockhead in front of him hard, and said irritably, "Don't let others lead you by the nose."

"Oh..."

"You understand now?" Nanxiang asked her.

"Um... I don't understand."

"......" Nanxiang time.

He shook his head and turned to leave.

As Nango turned to leave, Goto Ichiri, who had been hiding his eyes behind his bangs, reached out his hand as if trying to stop him.

But when the words reached his lips, he stammered and hesitated.

Not knowing how to start the conversation, she could only watch as Nanxiang Shi walked further and further away.

A feeling of loss welled up in my chest.

Then--

"Hurry up and catch up, Goto-kun, what are you standing there for?"

Nango, standing far away, stopped and called out to Goto Ichiri.

"Ah...okay...I'm coming."

"...Why."

Looking at Goto Ichiri, who had just been feeling down, but whose face immediately turned red and who was running towards him with light steps after hearing his words.

Nanxiang sighed softly.

This pink-haired girl is just like in the simulation; she seems easy to bully, yet inexplicably evokes a feeling of pity.

They continued walking, one in front of the other.

Nango remained silent, as did Goto Ichiri.

She just secretly stared at Nanxiang's shadow, following behind it step by step.

After a long while, she heard Nango Toki suddenly speak: "Goto-san, could you tell me in detail about the extra memories in your mind?"

"...good."

Listening to Nango Toki's words, Goto Ichiri quietly told him, word by word, the details of the memories that flashed through his mind.

After listening to Goto Ichiri's words, Nango Toki had a general idea of ​​what was going on.

It seems that simulating a happy ending with a score of 90 or higher will also transmit a portion of the simulated memories to the simulated subject.

But that small part is not the whole; it seems to be just some scattered fragments.

This also explains why Goto Ichiri's affection for him suddenly increased.

Nanxiang never imagined that a dating simulator would have this kind of function.

In a sense, this is simply—fantastic.

Yes.

Isn't that great?

Life has been incredibly smooth sailing, and I'm always surrounded by beautiful women with looks of 7 or higher – it's practically perfect.

but--

"Goto-kun."

"Um...?"

While still recounting fragments of his memories, Goto Ichiri subconsciously looked up at Nango.

“I already know that you share the same memories as me, but—”

Goto Ichiri subconsciously looked up.

Under the streetlights, Nanxiang Shi stood upright, his eyes clear, his voice gentle and steady.

"I also hope that you, Goto-kun, can be serious and think things through with your own mind, instead of just relying on a thin memory and a sudden impulsive decision to assume that you have feelings for me."

"That kind of thing isn't affection, much less love; it's just a momentary impulse."

Nanxiang tilted her head slightly: "Rather than making a hasty decision, I hope you can use your own thoughts to understand, judge, and believe that you like me, rather than those vague memories in your mind. Those things are too empty."

His words silenced Goto Ichiri.

But that is indeed the case.

If you're dealing with some frivolous girls who come up to you and want to have some fun with you.

Nanxiang might treat the other party with the same flippant attitude.

But for Goto Ichiri...

When I was in the south, I could no longer have that kind of restless feeling.

Because he always knew just how hard the pink-haired girl in front of him was working behind the scenes.

She tried hard to change herself, to overcome her social anxiety, and to follow the crowd in pursuing her dreams.

She was insecure yet strong, timid yet kind to everyone.

He tricked her into becoming his girlfriend simply by sharing memories with the simulator, despite her efforts to change.

That was far too simple for Nanxiang.

Because Goto Ichiri doesn't even know how to refuse others.

But... this kind of thing is too despicable, and it's also irresponsible towards Goto Ichiri.

I couldn't do it back in Nanxiang, nor could I.

As for Goto Ichiri's charm?

This point became even clearer after experiencing the simulation of Nango.

In the simulation, Goto Ichiri possesses stunning beauty that could easily be rated 9, and her voluptuous figure, along with her soft, timid, and obedient personality, makes him fall for her in the simulation.

but--

It is precisely because I value and respect her that I do so.

Nanxiang will not focus solely on simple physical desires.

The same applies to liking someone.

That's why Nango took the initiative to advise Goto Ichiri not to be influenced by the memories in the simulation, and to make the right choice for herself.

If she hadn't relied on simulated memories in her mind, but instead relied on her own intellect to seriously think and ponder, she would still have come to the conclusion that she likes herself.

Then Nanxiang would seriously consider and treat her feelings.

This is a necessary attitude.

Nanxiang didn't consider himself a good person.

But he wasn't the kind of scoundrel who would just rely on simulated memories to take advantage of Goto Ichiri's vulnerable state and then shamelessly and happily enjoy her body.

"..." Goto Ichiri didn't speak; she just subconsciously raised her head.

From Nanxiang's words, she sensed something more sincere.

It's as if she cherishes and treats others kindly.

Nanxiang Shi also did not underestimate her feelings, which were in a dark corner of the campus, but chose to face them squarely and treat them seriously.

"I...I understand. Senior Nango."

The confusion and worries I had felt before vanished in Nanxiang's words.

Goto Ichiri bowed to Nango Toki.

"I understand. Let's go, I'll take you to the station."

Sensing the change in Goto Ichiri's mindset, Nango Toki smiled but didn't say anything more.

Some things are best left unsaid; bringing them up too often will only make others think you're lecturing.

Goto Ichiri didn't say anything more.

This time, however, she didn't deliberately lag behind Nanxiang Shi as she had done before.

She stepped forward, her fair face flushed beneath her bangs, and silently took a step closer.

Under the streetlights.

The two figures walking side by side, their backs to the camera.

further and further.