Love? Please allow me to simulate it first!

After hearing this, Ijichi Xingge remained calm. She quietly came behind Nakamura Mine and choked him with lightning speed.

"You are really after Hong Xia, and you even want to talk to her alone!"

"Sister, what are you talking about! No, hurry up and let go first, Afeng is rolling his eyes!" Ijichi Hongxia blushed at first because of her sister's words, but soon she saw that Nakamura Feng seemed to be really about to die, so she hurried forward to stop him.

After a little fuss, Nakamura Mine finally regained his freedom. He rubbed his poor neck and spoke again:

"Um... I came here to talk to the store manager..."

"Ah I?"

(So ​​the target is not my sister, but me?)

Having never guessed the answer would be like this, Ijichi Hoshige pointed at herself blankly, and then her face suddenly blushed as if she had imagined something in her mind. On the other side, Ijichi Hongxia was a little nervous and her heartbeat was unstable because of her sister's nonsense, but at this moment she calmed down instantly. She looked at Nakamura Mine with a serious expression, then looked at her dazed sister, then stood up and started to clean up the dishes.

"Then I'll go to the kitchen first, please go ahead."

"Eh!? Hongxia?!" The sudden departure of her sister made Ijichi Xingke, who had always taken protecting her sister as her first priority, feel uneasy and her voice was trembling.

After returning to the kitchen, Ijichi Hongxia began to wash the dishes quite skillfully, but she unconsciously used a little more strength in her hands than usual. She squinted her eyes and puffed up her face, looking like a person who had been bullied.

(Hehe~ The first time you came to my house was to visit your sister? I was so worried about you yesterday!)

"Manager, actually..." After Ijichi Kouka left, Nakamura Mine was about to ask about their reactions yesterday, but was interrupted directly by Ijichi Hoshika.

"no!"

"what?"

Nakamura Mine felt a little puzzled. He hadn't even opened his mouth yet, so why did this happen?

"I......"

"No means no, you are too young!" Just now, because he had imagined too much in his mind, Ijichi Xingge temporarily lost the ability to think and started talking without thinking.

Nakamura Mine always felt that what Ijichi Hoshika said was so awkward. What does his question have to do with age? Is it discrimination against minors?

"Actually, I just wanted to ask about what happened yesterday. I'll be concerned about it when I get back."

In order to prevent being interrupted again, Nakamura Mine spoke faster this time and finally got the topic to the point.

"I just said no...eh? Ah, huh? What did you say?" Ijichi Xingke had not completely lost her mind after all. After hearing what Nakamura Mine said, she realized that she was overthinking. Her face instantly turned redder and her eyes became vague. She felt a little ashamed and angry, and wanted to vent her anger on Nakamura Mine, the culprit, but she had no good excuse, so her face became unhappy again.

"It was when I almost had a car accident yesterday, Hongxia's behavior... I always felt something was wrong, as if she was not just scared because of this incident. And, manager, you too..." Nakamura Mine asked about the purpose of today in detail. He could not easily ignore Hongxia's panic-stricken expression last night, as if the sky was falling.

After hearing this, Ijichi Hoshige's expression gradually returned to calm. She stared at Nakamura Mine's face, as if she wanted to find something from it, then she sighed softly and didn't speak for a long time. Nakamura Mine was not in a hurry either, just waiting quietly.

Ijichi Hoshige took out a pack of ladies' cigarettes from his trouser pocket, took out half a cigarette, but after thinking about it, he put it back and slowly walked towards the balcony. Nakamura Mine also followed him tactfully.

"So, have you guessed something, kid?" Leaning on the fence, Ijichi Xingge looked up at the sky without any emotion in his tone, but Nakamura Mine inexplicably felt that the air was a little heavy at the moment.

"Well... I apologize if I'm wrong, but is it related to Hongxia and the store manager's mother? I've heard Hongxia mention it before, your mother had already died when Hongxia was very young..."

Nakamura Mine expressed his guess, and Ijichi Hoshika did not answer whether it was right or wrong, but silence is sometimes the best answer.

"Really? It's a good thing you didn't ask Hong Xia directly, otherwise I would never let you leave upright."

Chapter 205?

During the remaining time, Ijichi Hoshika told Nakamura Mine the story about their mother. In her description, their mother was gentle and lively, always had a warm smile on her face, and she valued her family more than anyone else.

It is said that she used to have a very bad relationship with Hongxia, and every time their mother would coax Hongxia who was crying because of her anger before coming to persuade her.

Such a perfect mother was unfortunately involved in a car rear-end accident and left them forever. At that time, Ichichi Hoshige was 21 years old and Hongxia was only 9 years old. It seems that the reason why Hongxia, who is lively and cheerful, is still a stay-at-home mom, was because of this incident that she became very afraid of the outside world when she was young.

After telling a very short story, Ijichi Hoshige didn't say anything else. Nakamura Mine was very sure that the other party did not finish what was in his mind, but since the other party did not want to say it, Nakamura Mine was naturally not tactless enough to ask proactively.

"Manager, you are a very good sister." Nakamura Mine said. He has always thought so, but now he understands more about the importance of Ijichi Hoshika to Ijichi Nijika.

She lost her beloved mother at the age of nine, and her father was always away from home because of work, but Ijichi Hongxia still grew up to be the dazzling, gentle and lively person she is now. Needless to say, Ijichi Hoshige played a role in this.

"Huh?! Why are you suddenly saying something like that!" Being praised like this in person, Ijichi Xingge seemed very embarrassed and subconsciously wanted to refute something.

"Manager, you overheard it at that time, right? Hongxia told us that Fanxing was the 'live house' you opened for Hongxia. You wouldn't really do as Hongxia said and never admit it, would you?"

After hearing what Nakamura Mine said, Ijichi Hoshika calmed down and said slowly:

"There's nothing wrong with admitting it. A big part of the reason I opened Fanxing was for Hongxia, but it was also for myself."

The conversation with Ijichi Hoshika was very short, but Nakamura Mine did not leave immediately after the conversation. After all, Nakamura Mine still had to work at Fanxing today. However, it was still early for work, so Nakamura Mine, under the murderous gaze of Ijichi Hoshika, invited Hongxia to go out for a walk together. In fact, it was mainly Hongxia who took him out for a walk. After all, compared to him, Hongxia, who had lived here since childhood, was much more familiar with Shimokitazawa.

"Hongxia, if you meet your childhood self, is there anything you want to say to her?" While walking, Nakamura Mine seemed to ask this unintentionally, and his tone was casual as if it was a question that came to mind on the spur of the moment.

"Hmm? Why so sudden? But that's true...if such an opportunity really comes along..." Ijichi Kouka was a little surprised that Nakamura Mine would suddenly ask such a question, but then she started to think hard about this question.

"Maybe I would give her a head slam first, and then tell her, 'You have the best sister in the world'. Hehe, speaking of which, Afeng, what about you, if you could see your childhood self." Ijichi Hongxia trotted a few steps to the front of Nakamura Mine, then turned around and walked backwards while looking at Nakamura Mine.

"Me? Well... If I meet such a cocky kid, I will definitely beat him up without saying a word." Nakamura Mine tried to recall his childhood self. He gave his answer very honestly, but this answer made Ijichi Kouka, who was originally expecting his answer, speechless and funny.

"Haha, now that you mention it, I really want to meet your childhood, Afeng."

"There's nothing to see. My childhood self can be summed up in three words: 'deserve to be punished.'" Nakamura Mine rubbed his hands together, as if he really wanted to give his childhood self a good beating, but unfortunately there was no such opportunity.

"Hahaha~ The more you say that, the more curious I become~"

The two went to a nearby game hall and CD store, and even under Hongxia's coercion, Nakamura Mine went to a beauty salon to trim his hair, which was so long that it covered his eyes.

After returning home, Nakamura Mine called up the system he hadn't seen for a long time.

He hasn't conducted any simulations since the last one. Laziness is partly to blame, but the main reason is that the previous simulations were too real, giving him a strong sense of separation. The simulations can even affect reality, which is what Nakamura Mine cannot accept the most.

When opening the option of past simulations, Nakamura Mine was indeed surprised to find that one of the options was Ijichi Kouka and Ijichi Hoshika. Simulations of both of them existed at the same time, which made Nakamura Mine even more confused.

Judging from the previous two past simulations, the results are not bad after all. Yamada Ryo reconciled with his former bandmates, and Goto Ichiri also grew up. But this time, Nakamura Mine's purpose is not just for Ijichi Kouka and Ijichi Hoshika, but also out of curiosity about the so-called "family".

Based on speculation, the key to this simulation must be the mother of Hongxia and Xingge, the store manager, and the relationship between the two sisters.

Nakamura Mine tossed and turned in bed, hesitantly, and finally sat up cross-legged to look at the system interface.

"System, do you think I should go or not?" Nakamura Mine asked. Of course, he didn't really want to get any answer from the emotionless system, but what happened next was far beyond his expectations.

[Of course I have to go. How long do you want to be lazy? ]

"..."

"what?"

"ha!!!??"

"What? Eh? What's wrong with you? It's not right, you were the one talking just now?"

Nakamura Mine was gesticulating and talking incoherently, and looked like a disciple of Goto Ichiri, but it was no wonder. A system that had been able to only give mechanical responses suddenly started talking like a normal person. Who wouldn't be scared?

【Calm down, host. 】

The tone was cold, but different from the inhumane tone before. This was definitely not Nakamura Mine's illusion.

"When will you be able to speak normally?"

After calming himself down a little, Nakamura Mine asked towards the system panel.

[The system has been upgraded since the host completed the last simulation. If the host can perfectly solve this simulation, the system can be upgraded again.]

"You upgraded? Why didn't you tell me?"

[The system is being upgraded, why should I report to the host? 】

"You! What you said makes a lot of sense..." Nakamura Mine wanted to refute but couldn't say anything.

Chapter 206: The Last Past Simulation

"But you didn't say anything after that." Nakamura Mine asked again.

[That's because you, host, have not been simulating. ]

"Um... that's true..."

[Host, stop talking nonsense. Go over and simulate. Yes or no? ]

(Is this system designed to be this kind of aloof?)

"Do you really want me to simulate?" Nakamura Mine asked curiously. He used to think that this system was just an inhumane program, so he didn't pay much attention to it. But since the other party has emotions and can speak, he is really curious why the other party wants to let him simulate.

[Of course, because that’s how I can have fun watching it.]

"..."

Very good, I have confirmed through eye contact that we are the same funny people.

"Okay, okay, since you want to see it so much, then... let the simulation begin."

Nakamura Mine had a favorable impression of this system which had suddenly become spiritual. After all, no matter what, he was living a comfortable life now, and all this was thanks to the system.

The familiar scene changed, and what appeared in front of Nakamura Mine was a familiar apartment building. It was exactly outside the Ijichi family's house that Nakamura Mine had entered today. The difference was that the basement under the house had not yet been converted into a "live house".

"The coordinates are very accurate this time."

Nakamura Mine was very satisfied that he could show up directly at the target's doorstep this time. However, he had no idea how to contact the Ijichi sisters. He thought that if he knocked on the door directly, he would definitely be a very suspicious person in the eyes of the other party. Being ignored was still good enough, but he would be in trouble if the police were called.

"Hong Xia should be less than ten years old at this time, so we should use something that can arouse the interest of children as a starting point... Well... it would be best if we can hide our identity..."

There was no point in staying where he was, so Nakamura Mine just kept thinking as he walked. As he walked, he came to the door of a fruit shop unknowingly. Out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of a cardboard box on the ground with the words "ripe durian" written on it, and suddenly a flash of inspiration came to his mind.

"Um... excuse me, can you give me this empty box?" Nakamura Mine asked an uncle who was smoking and reading a newspaper in the store. The uncle glanced at Nakamura Mine and then his eyes returned to the newspaper. It was unknown what attractive thing he saw in the newspaper that made him unable to take his eyes away.

"I'll buy you some fruit."

"Um...but I have no money." Nakamura Mine searched his pocket and pulled out the money to show that he was not lying.

“Oh, I’m sorry, I’ll keep the box as it still has some use.” The store manager replied mercilessly without even raising his eyelids. Nakamura Mine doubted whether he could really sell anything with that attitude.

"No, since we both have handsome looks, just give me this cardboard box that is obviously taking up space." Nakamura Mine said insincerely. In fact, this store manager was not only not handsome, but also had the face of a gangster boss. If he took off the apron and put on sunglasses, Nakamura Mine had every reason to believe that this store would be reported within a few days.

"Don't give me that. If you want it so badly, then try to get a customer over here. If he buys this junk... this very useful cardboard box will also be given to you."

(Hey, you just said it was garbage, right? You actually think it’s okay to give it to me, right?)

Helpless, the conversation has come to this. Although it seems that other stores would not be stingy with a cardboard box, he feels like a loser if he leaves now, so Nakamura Mine stands at the door of the store waiting for the fat sheep to come.

"Hey bro, we just got a new batch of fresh fruit in our store. They're sweet and juicy, and if you buy them today, you can enjoy a 10% discount."

"We don't offer discounts, bargaining or credit."

Originally, the young man who looked like he was going home from get off work was somewhat tempted by what Nakamura Mine said, but when the store manager spoke in a lazy and fierce tone, the young man hurried away.

Nakamura Mine turned around in disbelief and looked at the store manager who didn't care that the customers left.

"You don't even want to give me a 10% discount? You're too stingy!"

"No discounts, no bargaining, and no credit are the rules here."

"Where is this kind of store?"

"Now you see it, it exists. You have learned a lot, young man."

Nakamura Mine seriously suspected that the other party was making fun of him. It would be illogical if the store was not in the red if it did business this way.

After that, Nakamura Mine attracted several more customers, but they were all discouraged by the store manager's face. It is estimated that Nakamura Mine was also thought to be a bad guy doing illegal business.

"Uncle, how did you sell that box of durian?" Nakamura Mine had begun to suspect that there was something wrong with him, otherwise how could others sell a box of durian while he couldn't even sell an apple.

“Well, no one bought it so I ate it myself.” As he spoke, the store manager pointed to the durian shells piled up in an inconspicuous corner.

"You...you are bound to get a sore throat and constipation..."

Nakamura Mine was speechless. He just picked a store at random to ask, so how could he have met such a weirdo?

"I say, uncle, can't you cover that handsome and cruel face of yours? Can't you keep it for your own enjoyment when you go back?" Nakamura Fengming said sarcastically.

"No, I can't be that selfish."

"Ah you...I!...OK...!"

Only then did Nakamura Mine realize that this ferocious-looking uncle was actually a repressed person.

"Oh...it would be nice to have a guitar at this time..." After failing twice again, Nakamura Mine said with a sigh.

"Oh? You can play music?"

Nakamura Mine was just talking to himself, but he didn't expect that the store manager seemed to be very interested in it.

"Why? Are you still interested in this at your age?"