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

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[Completely satisfied, you and Kita Ikuyo carried the books home.]

"Hey, Pochi-chan, I'd much rather you just give me this money than those expensive merchandise or comics, okay?"

"Liang, stop playing games with me. If you have any dirty tricks up your sleeve, just use them on me!"

【Stars.】

Xia Mu, who shouldn't be here, is currently chatting with Yamada Ryo.

Perhaps it was just a playful argument between close friends.

"Really? Then please give me this month's friend allowance. Kita and Nijika are willing to do anything, okay? If it weren't for Natsume's friend allowance, Watashi—"

Yamada Ryo leaned back against the bar like a cat that had just stolen some fish, smiling as she looked at Natsumi at the next table, swirling orange juice in her hand. Water droplets condensed on the glass dripped onto the bar, forming a small puddle.

"I'm sorry, I can't do that, and I don't use mugwort."

Xia Mu raised his hands in a gesture of surrender.

How dare I ask him for a friend's fee when he's so cold?

"It's cold! You can't do that."

As soon as the sound started, Hongxia showed no mercy and pinched Xieliang's cheek.

"Cry~ If a person loses their personality, it's no different from being dead."

Pretending to shed tears, Liang took the opportunity to steal a cup of black tea from Xia Mu.

"Being individualistic isn't about borrowing money from friends."

Nijika begins to criticize Yamada Ryo.

"I know~"

The short-haired girl with blue hair answered in a drawn-out tone, showing no sign of admitting her mistake, but she had already finished her black tea in one gulp, right where Xia Mu had drunk from.

Her Adam's apple bobbed up and down, and a drop of tea remained on the corner of her mouth.

"Hey? This orange juice doesn't taste right, it's not the water from the iced tea."

"It's cold, that cup is mine."

"It's okay, I don't mind at all. It's not unreasonable to want some black tea once in a while. Here, take this glass of orange juice—"

"Stop! Liang, you're being too reckless. You should drink your own beverage."

She turned to look at Xia Mu and found him smiling at her, which made her ears burn.

"Xia Mu, you shouldn't spoil Liang too much, or she'll take advantage of you."

"Hey~ what can I do? Xia Mu is just so nice."

Liang squinted her eyes like a satisfied cat.

It's clear that Yamada Ryo is always up to something when Xia Mu comes to Fanxing.

"Yes, ma'am."

Xia Mu made a "Xi Hai" salute.

"Huh? Xia Mu! Weren't we supposed to be best friends for life? How could you betray me so easily?"

"I'm sorry, I've been a fan of Hongxia for a long time, three years after three years. I didn't have a choice before, but now I just want to be a good person."

Xia Mu shrugged, a smile playing on his lips that was a mixture of helplessness, cunning, a clear plan, and high spirits.

"Waaaaah~ Xia Mu is so naughty~"

"I saw you secretly laughing, don't think you can fool me, Detective Xia Mumu! There's often more than one truth, maybe ten or even nine!"

This is the daily life of the stars, a story we all create together.

"I also really like this kind of silly detective and novelist."

Hongxia wants to cherish these ordinary daily moments forever.

if you can.

I cried, I laughed, but it was always you, nothing but you.

[Mid-August.]

It's a bit hot in Shimokitazawa.

[With the release of the second volume of "Detective Xia Mumu," Xia Mumu had already amassed a loyal readership.]

And now, another book has appeared on your bookshelf.

[And her older sister, Xingge, would occasionally borrow it to read, and soon she too joined Xia Mumu's ranks of urging her to update the series, frequently asking Xia Mumu to release the third volume as soon as possible.]

"Xia Mu, when will the third volume be released? I finished reading the first two volumes in the last few days. After the famous detective Xia Mumu solved the case of the culprit behind the instant noodles at Leipu Supermarket, who was the mysterious visitor who suddenly came to the detective agency?"

Xingge asked curiously.

"Sister Xingge, I'm not a word machine, I won't finish writing that quickly, but I promise, the third volume will definitely be released by the beginning of October."

Even the author only knows the plot of the latest chapter a little earlier than the readers.

He rarely writes outlines; his assistant, Xiao Xiang, helps him organize and polish the plot.

Currently, Toyokawa Shoko is also in charge of liaising with the publishing house.

He only needs to focus on writing his book; his assistant has to worry about much more.

The grooved chime is still chasing him.jpg

"Okay, I believe you. Hongxia and the others are still waiting for you in the rehearsal room. Go ahead."

"Okay, I'll go now, so as not to disturb Sister Xingge's work."

Nodding, Xia Mu walked towards Fanxing's rehearsal room.

Good afternoon!

"Good afternoon!"

Holding a guitar, the pink-haired girl in the tracksuit, her bangs covering the front of her hair, looked up and could vaguely make out the boy. Mustering her courage, Goto Ichiri finally managed to greet him naturally...

Uh, natural?

probably.

"You must have been working very hard these past few days, Yili. I am Xia Mu, the novelist who writes the Detective series. Don't underestimate my keen observation skills."

It can be seen through at a glance.

"Uh-huh……"

The sound was very soft, so soft that it was hard to hear.

However, perhaps because of the hot weather, Goto Ichiri's cheeks felt a little hot...

The air conditioning in the rehearsal room was always on, and the cool air never stopped.

Why is this so?

The pink-haired, socially awkward girl didn't understand the feelings in her heart.

only know.

She really enjoyed the feeling of being praised, encouraged, and supported by Xia Mu.

I want more and more.

Hehehe~

Goto Ichiri is a person with a very rich inner world~

If Xia Mu knew his identity as the guitar hero, he would definitely be shocked!

but--

She doesn't want to say it yet; she simply can't bring herself to say it.

Let's maintain the status quo for now.

Like everyone else, I want to be friends.

Goto Ichiri cherishes her daily life.

If it weren't for Senior Sister Hongxia bringing her here, and if Xia Mu hadn't guided her step by step, she might still be like herself in junior high school—pitiful, weak, lonely, and helpless.

It has become a wild tsuchi snake by the roadside in Shimokitazawa.

Its existence is even less than that of the cat-like insect and Hakimi...

Absolutely don’t do this!

(╥_╥)

"Xia Mu, move! Quickly give me a shoulder massage. The bassist is a very important member of the band, you know~"

"This way?"

Xia Mu did not refuse Yamada Ryo's small request.

"Yes, yes, that's right, woo~~ This is the life a bassist should have, playing to their heart's content, and having a good buddy to help relieve the soreness, I love it."

"Senior Liang, we need to hurry up and rehearse!"

Kita Ikuyo admires this scumbag senior, but as they spend more time together, she discovers his true, scumbag nature.

The idol filter I once had has shattered.

As for Xia Mu...

Is he considered a senior or a peer?

unimportant.

Because Xia Mu is not a student at all.

Kita also wants to get along with Natsumi naturally, just like Ryo-senpai.

Kita also envied Nijika-senpai. She was the first to know Natsumi, and it seemed that among the four of them, she was the closest to him...

She, Kita Ikuyo, probably suffers from a condition called "being concerned."

Love addiction?

Does this mean I like it?

Or is it simply that you care?

Kita Ikuyo is also searching for the answer to this question.

Can I specify Xia Mu as the attending physician?

"Alright, that's enough for now, Hongxia. Do you want me to massage your shoulders too? I learned it from Director Tadokoro. It's called the Bone-Melting Palm, a peerless massage technique!"

Xia Mu naturally hadn't forgotten Hong Xia and brought her up on his own initiative.

"Hongxia, this feels so comfortable."

Yamada Ryo gave a thumbs up.

Xia Mumu brand human-shaped massager, you'll know how good it is once you use it.

"Well, I'll trouble you then."

"No, it's not troublesome at all."

The boy placed his hand on Hongxia's shoulder, took a deep breath, and his warm breath brushed against her ear.

"First move! The crow flies an airplane!"

"Second move! The mantis stalks the cicada!"

"Third move! Spider eats fly!"

"..."

A combo attack as fierce as a tiger, as Liang said, is indeed very satisfying.