It was supposed to be a love simulation, so why are they also players?

[The previous draft can be considered scrapped for now; you're preparing to start your new book.]

Please select a theme.

"I'll switch to a familiar theme! The detective series!"

[Another two weeks have passed, and you've polished a new book, "Detective Xia Mumu," and finished the first draft.]

[First draft of "Detective Xia Mumu" (before revision)]

Abridged version: Xia Mumu, a great detective, originally dreamed of becoming a magical boy so he could learn flower field magic to confess his feelings to the person he liked. However, after an accident, in order to protect the angelic girl next door, Shimokitazawa, he decided to become a detective and kill all the bad guys.

"Stop! You're supposed to be a detective, where did you get such murderous intent? You're a detective, not the King of Imasu!" Shiina Tatsuki, who was called in to review the manuscript, was exasperated and almost spat out a mouthful of soda.

With the assistance of your assistant, Toyokawa Shoko, and the suggestions of reader number one, Shiina Tatsuki, you revised it several times, resulting in the final draft.

[First draft of "Detective Xia Mumu" (revised version)]

Save flow:

Xia Mumu vs. the mysterious Death Note holder!

Whoever reveals their weakness first will be the first to be reincarnated!

So Xia Mumu isn't the famous detective's real name after all?!

Enraged, the mastermind wants to use the Death Note to kill Xia Mumu, and a new crisis is quietly approaching!

To find out what happens next, please watch the full version!

[Note: The female lead had quite a lot of screen time in the first draft, but the perceptive assistant, Xiaoxiang, and the helpful Shiina Ritsuki seem to have noticed something about your little scheme.]

Hopefully it's just a coincidence.

Good news!

This time, the publisher has approved your manuscript.

[Reason: This eccentric detective, who doesn't follow the usual methods, has a remarkably clear approach to solving cases. He can seamlessly switch between serious crime-solving and lighthearted everyday moments. It's worth a try.]

So you wrote the first book of stories and submitted it to the publisher.

[The first volume of "Detective Xia Mumu" will be officially published and released at the end of next month.]

[Upon release, it sold extremely well and received rave reviews.]

During these two months, Hongxia and her band also completed several performances.

Even when you're busy writing a book, you can still find time to go help out, and then, like Liang, you can freeload off her.

[While the occasional complaints about the cool drinks might be directed at you, Sister Xingge is quite welcoming. While Starry Night's drinks are mostly orange juice and cola, this manager, knowing your favorite is black tea, specially prepared a black tea brewing machine.]

"Don't overthink it. Even though I love milk, sometimes I crave black tea for a change." The proud and aloof older sister delivers her performance flawlessly.

This is a lie.

Whether it's Hoshika or Nijika, the gentleness of these two Iji sisters may manifest in different ways, but their hearts are the same.

Woo.

If he gets together with Hongxia in the future, Xingge will also be his older sister.

Very reasonable.

……

……

This is your last simulation.

Please seize this opportunity, Miss Nijika.

"it is good."

This time, she must achieve the best possible outcome.

[Your name is Ijichi Nijika, and today you're rehearsing with your newly formed band.]

After a long while, they all dispersed.

Kita Ikuyo and Goto Ichiri were a little disappointed that they didn't see Natsume today.

The coolness remains the same.

[In the middle of the night, Xia Mu arrived with newly written lyrics for the band, along with a message.]

He wants to pursue a career as a novelist and make money!

You see, there's a light in the boy's eyes.

"Go for it, Xia Mu! I'll definitely be there to support you." You smiled, your eyes reflecting his image.

From a certain moment on, you fell in love with Xia Mu.

【only--】

There hasn't been a suitable opportunity to express these feelings.

"Sister, I'm sorry. This time, I must protect this little bit of happiness and not let Xia Mu get hurt again."

Chapter 235 The boy she liked was named Xia Mu (4k words)

[You like Xia Mu, no further explanation needed.]

However, the right time has not yet arrived.

"Ah."

Hongxia remained completely unmoved.

High-level hunters often lie in wait, patiently anticipating the perfect moment to strike.

[Playing in a band...]

Meanwhile, Xia Mu's path as a novelist did not begin smoothly.

[Until he wrote "Detective Xia Mumu," which turned the tide!]

"Writing a book under your real name, you idiot. Where would you find a book where both the author and the main character have their own names?"

On the first day the new book went on sale, you went out of your way to queue up to buy it. The queue was incredibly long, and you even ran into a few people you knew.

Nagasaki Motoyo, Kita Ikuyo...

Ichi Nijika saw it.

Because this is the moment of reality simulation.

Our streets are bustling with activity.

The queue of people resembled a winding river, shimmering in the July sunlight.

The cicadas' chirping outside the bookstore, carrying the summer heat, crashed against the shop window, while Hongxia's canvas shoes rolled over the shadows on the steps.

"Senior Hongxia!"

Kita Ikuyo peeked out from the group, her eyes shining like they were filled with stars, as if she were hiding a lion named Hakimi the hedgehog.

Are you here to buy Xia Mu's books too?

"That's right, after all, he wrote it, so we have to support him."

Hongxia responded with a smile.

At the end of the line, Nagasaki Motoyo stood quietly, sunlight streaming through her flaxen hair.

Oh.

It turns out to be the human-machine Soyo.

That's fine.

Hongxia blinked and turned her attention back to what was in front of her.

[After waiting in line for so long, it's finally your turn.]

"I need three books, thank you!"

Kita bought three books for me.

Three books, oh, three books.

"I want to give this to Senior Liang and classmate Yili so that everyone can read Xia Mu's new book together!"

Kita considered everything very thoroughly.

"Then I'll buy a copy, so I can read it with my sister."

Save if you can.

Just like when they were little, her older sister would save the best things for herself, and Hongxia would do the same.

Refers to novels.

Although my sister may not be interested in this kind of detective novel, she will definitely read it carefully.

because.

This is Xia Mu's book.

They had previously come to consult them, wanting to name the female lead Ijichi...

Is this hinting at something?

Or is it just a coincidence?

If it's the former, does Xia Mu like herself or her older sister now?

When Kita Ikuyo returned with three copies of "Detective Natsumumu," Nijika took the book from the shop assistant, Aoyama Nanami. The moment her fingertips touched the gold-embossed title on the cover, her heart skipped a beat.

The title page prominently displays the words "To Miss Ijichi," the ink shimmering faintly in the sunlight. Below that sentence is a line of smaller print:

Thank you for your continued encouragement, which gave me the courage to write this story.

Isn't this clearly an explicit statement?

Xia Mu...

Who is the person you like?

guessing.

I hope it's myself, and I also hope it's my older sister...

She had said sorry countless times in her heart, but the thought of actually doing it still made her feel guilty towards her sister.

If the older sister was the first to meet Xia Mu...

What if the person with the simulator qualification wasn't me but my sister...

Then, perhaps I wouldn't have to worry about such problems.

"After meeting Xia Mu... I've become an idiot too..."

Hongxia murmured to herself, her voice so soft that only she could hear it. The warm breeze from Shimokitazawa brushed against her hair, carrying the scent of the sun-heated asphalt road.

The boy she liked was named Xia Mu.

I like his serious and focused demeanor, his genuine actions for his friends, his quirky and easily guessed thoughts, and his unusual personality.

The way is just ordinary.

And she met you.

The girl's life was ruined the moment she met Xia Mumu.

"Senior Hongxia?"

Kita's voice brought her back to reality, carrying a hint of concern.

"Your face is so red, are you suffering from heatstroke?"

"No, it's nothing! I'm fine."

Hongxia hurriedly stuffed the book into her canvas bag.

"Let's go back quickly, Liang and the others must be getting impatient."