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

Touching the boy's head, the older sister was so gentle, whispering softly.

He rarely felt lost.

The last time Xia Mu was lost was in another world. As a suitable candidate, Xia Mu held the Light of Bonds, but he couldn't find any alien beasts anywhere.

……

……

【Birthday.】

You have two celebrations in one day.

[This morning, I spent time with my friends from MyGo.]

[In the evening, with Xia Mu and my sister...]

"I have a bad feeling..."

Shiina Tatsuki stirred the iced Americano in her glass, the sound of the ice cubes clinking together ringing out crisply in the quiet shop.

Would Xia Mu pull a big surprise on her at this time?

Based on Shiina Tatsuki's understanding of Natsume, this guy with an extremely unconventional way of thinking, even if he didn't start out in a mental hospital this time, is still a naturally abstract saint.

The simplest things in life are the best.

[Nighttime, a small birthday celebration at home.]

Xia Mu presented a gift.

"Puffed chicken..."

It's at least a normal thing.

"Click——"

Take one bite.

My tooth almost broke...

Did Xia Mu deep-fry a giant Koynor diamond?

Realizing something was wrong, she spat out what was in her mouth, wiped it on a tissue, and discovered it was a ring.

Why a ring?

Xia Mu confessed her feelings to you.

"Getting married right after graduating from university? How is that possible? Does that mean they skipped the dating phase?"

What should you do?

[① Agreed.]

【②Reject.】

Shiina Tatsuki's answer is obvious.

Right now, she has absolutely no interest in being in a relationship...

"Sorry……"

I have some positive feelings towards her, but it hasn't reached the point where I particularly like her.

Simulation is simulation.

Shiina Tatsuki did not immerse herself in the simulation.

It's all fake...

why.

But why did her heart feel like it was filled with an ice pack the moment she said "no," and why did her fingertips feel cold as well?

The rain started falling outside the window at some point, pattering against the glass like someone gently knocking on the door.

Just like my feelings right now.

【You rejected Xia Mu.】

After being rejected, you chose to run away.

[I locked myself in my room, my thoughts a jumbled mess.]

"Xia Mu and I are just friends after all. I can't let my actions affect his life..."

A sense of inferiority spread once again.

The notebook open on the desk still had a smiley face sticky note drawn by Xia Mu, along with a little sun he had casually drawn, with the note: "For my most, most, most favorite Li Xi! Because Li Xi is the only little sun in my world!"

sun……

She is not good enough for him.

There are many more people who are better than you.

Why does Xia Mu happen to like me...?

Ding!

It's news from Xia Mu.

[Xia Mu]: It was my problem today, I'm sorry for causing you trouble.

[Xia Mu]: I'm going back now, Li Xi, get some rest.

[Shiina Tatsuki]: Hmm... Goodnight.

Read, please reply soon.

The reply typed on the keyboard, written and deleted, left only a short "goodnight".

The notification sound of successful delivery pierced my heart like a needle.

She placed her phone face down on her lap, the fabric feeling cool to the touch.

There doesn't seem to be much to say...

Even after being rejected, they remained friends.

If it were Xia Mu, whom she knew, she would quickly become full of energy.

Good night, Xia Mu.

Let's pretend today's confession never happened.

"Lixi, are you asleep?"

My sister's voice came through the door.

"not yet……"

He responded in a hushed voice.

Shiina Tatsuki was still reeling from today's big surprise.

"Lixi, sometimes you need to be sure of your feelings—just like a weather forecast, whether it's sunny or rainy, you need to report it promptly!"

Maki's voice was tinged with laughter, and a soft knocking sound came from the door, like the rhythm of falling rain.

"..."

My sister's way of speaking is really starting to resemble Xia Mu's more and more.

"I have no idea……"

She simply cares about the other person and is happy because of Xia Mu's approval.

"Let me tell you a story. A long, long time ago, there was a girl who fell in love with the boy next door. He was a little younger than her and could be a bit clumsy at times, but he was always so sunny, like the sun, helping the friends around him..."

"and after?"

"Later, the girl was heartbroken. She discovered that her boyfriend already had someone else in his heart. However, she would support him. Expressing affection doesn't necessarily mean becoming lovers. The answer is important, but the process of solving the problem is also indispensable..."

"This girl, could she be..."

Lixi sat up, her knee hitting the table with a "thud".

"Shh—I'm just giving a simple example, not referring to any specific person. If you like it, if you have the opportunity, then try not to miss it... Lixi, do what you think is right. No matter what you choose, Xia Mu and I will support you."

sister.

You really do like Xia Mu.

Making a choice?

From the moment she refused, their future was already sealed.

"Sister, Xia Mu and I are just friends..."

Shiina Tatsuki leaned against the door, her forehead pressed against the cool wood grain.

Moonlight danced on her hair, and her beauty mark, like an ink droplet frozen in the snow, trembled slightly in the silent night.

"..."

Shiina Maki, standing outside the door, remained silent for a few seconds before sighing.

Chapter 272 Oh my god! Can I play a corpse for the rest of my life?

"Would you like to hear some exciting news? Ms. Toyokawa Shoko."

"listen!"

[Xia Mu confessed her feelings to Shiina Tatsuki.]

"Hmm... This was an expected development; I'm not surprised at all..."

Hmph~ Aa ...

It failed! It failed! It failed! It failed!

"I am no longer the weak and helpless Toyokawa Shoko I once was!"

Even if it's a failure.

She will also bravely send her blessings.

I haven't finished speaking yet, and look, you're in such a hurry again.

Shiina Tatsuki rejected Natsumi.

"My chance has come!"

Great!

Take advantage of their vulnerability and invade them fiercely!

[Nagasaki Motoyo has already gone to comfort Natsume.]

Toyokawa Shoko's smile froze on her face, her eyes widened like round almonds, she kicked off the slippers beside her feet, and stepped barefoot onto the floor, her toes curling as they ground against the cold wood grain.

?

byd human-machine savvy world! !!

"It's alright. Su Shi is someone who can become my sister. So, rounding up, there's nothing to fear."

As long as she's with Xia Mu, Su Shi is her older sister, which makes sense.

The AI ​​should be banned in the ban list!

open!

[Xia Mujia.]

You've run into Motoyo Nagasaki.

Crouching Dragon versus Phoenix Chick.

Where is Xia Mu?

The blue-haired girl with pigtails was puzzled.

"He went to film a movie."