My Romance Simulation with Them

[Current number of simulations remaining: 0]

Nanxiang immersed his consciousness in the simulation.

[After leaving the starry sky, you return home and, as usual, admire yourself in the mirror. Even though your current learning environment is terrible, you have never given up. Your greatest strength is your unfounded and unjustified optimism.]

Sitting at the low, round table, you recall today's outdoor performance, which could only be described as perfect, and you're in high spirits.

[It's not just because of today's successful outdoor performance, but more so because of the blonde-haired girl you met during the show—Nishiki Chizuka.]

[With your natural sensitivity to interpersonal relationships, you quickly noticed that beneath the other person's sunny and cheerful exterior lay an undisguised admiration for you. She and her companions seemed very interested in your performance, even proactively inquiring about your next performance date.]

You told them that you'd been spending a lot of time in Shimokitazawa lately, and then watched them leave.

At this moment, sitting at home, you become intensely interested in this woman who suddenly barged into your performance and harbors admiration for you, so you decide—

[1. Actively prepare for tomorrow's performance, hoping to attract attention. With your looks and guitar skills, developing a deeper relationship with the other person should definitely not be a problem.]

[Second, practicing guitar all the time is really tiring, why not learn something relaxing instead?]

[Third, if you like her, you must get her. Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory. While preparing for tomorrow's performance, you also need to plan how to follow the blonde girl!]

[IV. Personal simulation.]

"...what?"

Aside from the fourth option, which doesn't offer any simulation attempts, the first three options were enough to surprise Nango Toki.

Because no matter how you look at it, the first three items don't seem very proper.

Especially the third item.

They just started stalking me... Are you serious? Are you sure this isn't a crime?

Nanxiang Shi thinks that sometimes dating simulators could really be renamed crime simulators.

The third option is still the same old death option.

Nanxiang focused his attention on the first and second options.

The second option is to have him switch to studying to relax.

However, given the system's past behavior, if the simulated self engages in learning, then the rest of the time will likely be spent on learning-related matters.

Furthermore, the system text at the beginning of the dating simulator has already made it almost explicit.

Chizuka Nishiki was very interested in his guitar skills.

Focusing on her studies and distancing herself from the guitar was entirely detrimental to her relationship with Chizuka Nishiki.

The second option can also be directly eliminated.

Nanxiang stroked his chin.

I chose the first option.

Chizuka Nishiki herself already had a high level of affection for him.

The best course of action is to focus on preparing for the performance and avoid any unforeseen complications or shady tactics. It's safer to continue building goodwill towards the other party through the performance.

You've decided to actively prepare for tomorrow's outdoor performance. You're very confident in your looks and guitar skills, and feel that attracting her cheerful and lively personality will be no problem at all.

Your understanding of music has deepened.

The following day, you continued your performance at the plaza in Shimokitazawa. Thanks to your diligent preparations, this open-air performance was a great success, attracting a large audience.

And as you predicted, Chizuka Nishiki was there once again.

Your meticulously prepared outdoor performance greatly pleased her, and her admiration for you has increased.

This time, having anticipated this, you didn't get bogged down with the other listeners, but instead made time specifically for her.

Sitting on the edge of a bench in Shimokitazawa Square, you and she are having a very pleasant conversation.

Through your conversation, you discover that Chizuki Nishiki not only loves music, but also movies. Using your own conversational skills and the wonderful movies you've seen in your past life, the atmosphere between you becomes very lively.

She seemed to be a born joyful sprite, outgoing and sunny, always responding with a smile, appearing carefree and untroubled; it was as if every positive word in the world could be used to describe this cheerful girl.

In the plaza of Shimokitazawa, the setting sun cast its rays upon her radiant smile, making her as beautiful as a goddess of the setting sun from mythology.

That day, you chatted with her, a cheerful and sunny girl, for over an hour before she reluctantly left after receiving a urging phone call from Inoue Takina.

Watching her departing figure, you marvel at her extraordinary charisma; inspired by her, you decide—

[First, your previous choice wasn't wrong. Continue to dedicate yourself fully to preparing for the performance; this might take your relationship with her to the next level.]

[II. After performing outdoors for so long, shouldn't we learn to relax a bit?]

[3. Don't hesitate! If you like her, go for it! Secretly buy a GPS tracker online and then follow her!]

[IV. Simulate it yourself!]

"Another option?"

Nango, who was still immersed in the simulation, paused for a moment.

He never expected that the options would come so quickly this time.

He had only made the choice recently.

Nanxiang was a bit strange, but the dense selection of options doesn't necessarily mean anything—maybe it's because the other person already has a high level of affection for him?

but...

"Three-option options, oh three-option options, what's wrong with you?"

Looking at the three options filled with the aura of crime, Nanxiang couldn't help but twitch his lips.

Stalking a young woman?

Regardless of whether this behavior is illegal, if the other party notices it, the consequences will be serious—their favorability will likely drop significantly.

The second option is also absurd. Why am I so passionate about learning?

What about romance? Have you figured out your role in the dating simulator?

Nanxiang shook his head.

"Option 1 still seems the most reliable."

Yes.

Just as he had predicted, after making the previous choice, his simulated self indeed developed a deeper connection with Chizuka Nishiki.

They even chatted for over an hour.

If this continues, becoming lovers is definitely not a dream.

In comparison, the three options are too intense.

To get it, you have to track it...

Nanxiang raised his hand and selected another option.

[Both of your outdoor performances were well-received by her. Without a doubt, if you continue preparing for outdoor performances, she will definitely become a die-hard fan.]

You've found the direction you need to work on next; continue preparing for the outdoor performance.

Just as you suspected, she showed up on time for every one of your outdoor performances. Standing in the back row, she would always cheer for you enthusiastically. Her excited and undisguised affection made others subconsciously think that she might be your girlfriend.

After each performance, she, being warm and generous, would reach out to you to share her joys and sorrows of the day.

At these times, you would always listen quietly until she finished speaking, occasionally interjecting with a few words that would make her burst into laughter.

[Communicating with you, who is already highly skilled in social interaction, is very easy; she always wears a more cheerful and happy expression than usual.]

She smiles more often, and there are more little gestures between you.

She'll poke your face with her finger when you're not looking, and when you look over, the mischievous girl will pull her finger away and giggle at you.

She'll also kindly bring you a special 'Chizuka-sama' bento box, packed in a small box, when you're feeling tired. She says she seems to run a coffee shop for a living.

And seeing her radiant smile every time, you can't help but smile back knowingly.

Happiness is contagious.

You have become friends with Chizuka Nishiki.

"It went smoothly, very smoothly."

Seeing this overly smooth development, Nanxiang was very satisfied.

It seems that achieving a perfect ending in one go is no longer a problem.

The daily meetings are continuing.

Your relationship with the blonde woman has progressed further. After each of your outdoor performances, she always thoughtfully hands you a handkerchief and an iced drink while waiting in the back...

To repay her for making time every day to listen to your playing, you resolved to continue honing your guitar skills.

Everything seemed to be progressing smoothly.

Chapter 74. You Feel Regret (4000 words)

Everything seemed to be progressing smoothly.

Upon seeing this sentence, Nanxiang had only one thought.

Thank you so much.

This wasn't the first time I'd seen this saying in Nanxiang.

Moreover, every time this phrase appears, what was originally a fantastic start will turn into a cataclysmic disaster.

Can...

"Where exactly did things go wrong?"

Nanxiang searched his mind for information.

Did I make the wrong choice?

But upon closer examination, there are three options: the second option is to abandon guitar skills and instead learn guitar, and the third option is to stalk and follow Chizuka Nishiki.

Choosing the first, more normal option should be perfectly fine.

Nanxiang frowned, thinking for a long time but unable to come up with a correct answer.