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

[Chihiro Sengoku originally wanted to ask you to take care of Shiina Mashiro, but considering that you were busy at the detective agency and might not have the time to take care of Mashiro, she gave up the idea and decided to take care of this talented art student cousin herself.]

[His artistic talent is full, but his life skills are terrible.]

"I was so scared that I thought it was another failed art student. I almost raised my hand unconsciously."

【This is just a small episode.】

[It has no impact on your detective career.]

[And your good friend Nanami Aoyama has secured an important audition. During this time, she often stayed up late practicing her lines, just to win this audition.]

If she misses this audition, Nanami will definitely regret it.

She doesn't want to lose.

【Late at night, Sakurasou.】

[Because of handling a request, you left work late today.]

After saying goodbye to your assistant Toyokawa Shoko, you drifted back to the spring. With your keen senses, you could hear Nanami Aoyama still working hard in room 203.

I hope the other party can succeed.

[Earlier, you had invited her to join the Fanxing Detective Agency again, but Aoyama Nanami refused.]

"Sad, is it because I haven't given you enough? If that doesn't work, giving Xia Mumu a life-size pillow and a photo album of her hospital gowns will also be fine!"

"As a detective assistant, Xiangzi is enough." She is stubborn and wants to prove herself in her own way.

[On the day of the audition, it was cloudy and raining heavily.]

[And Nanami Aoyama collapsed from exhaustion, her body becoming broken and tattered. You touched her forehead with your hand, and it was very hot, a symptom of a fever.]

"Xia Mu, I have to go to this audition. Please, take me with you." The girl's voice was filled with a sense of weakness and frailty. Her current condition was quite dire.

【However, her attitude was very firm.】

[I hold onto your sleeve tightly. Now, I can only rely on you for my safety.]

"I understand. I'll take you there," you agreed, taking out your phone and sending a message to Toyokawa Shoko, giving her a day off. Then you prepared to help Nanami Aoyama out and take a taxi.

[Toyokawa Shoko: What happened? Do you need me to come over and help you now?]

[Seeing that you suddenly gave her a day off, assistant Xiaoxiang quickly sent a message to inquire, worried that you might have encountered some difficulties.]

[After a brief explanation, you took Nanami Aoyama to get a drip.]

Assistant Xiaoxiang said he would come to help immediately.

[Target, audition site! ]

[It’s a rainy day, the road is blocked and you’re stuck in the middle of the road. You decide to get off the car and continue on your way, carrying the girl on your back.]

"I once walked on in a daze, the storm piercing my soul."

[As clever as you are, you brought a raincoat with you. After putting it on Aoyama Nanami, she looked fully armed.]

[Get off the car! You run all the way with the girl on your back!]

"Hmm? Blitz, handsome boy!"

[You, soaked to the skin, carried the girl to the venue before the audition began.]

"Come on in, Nanami." You help Nanami take off her raincoat and encourage her.

"Well, I'll do my best." With your expectations, she walked into the interview venue.

[She doesn't want to lose, and she wants to prove herself to you through this audition.]

The audition process was a bit long.

[Because there were more people auditioning than just Nanami Aoyama, and you were spinning in circles, trying to shake off the water stains on your body.]

Guru Lingbo~

Spinning in circles

Hey! Such a big Xia Mu, for you!

The assistant also rushed over according to the address. Seeing you soaked to the skin, she looked distressed. She was well prepared and quickly took out a towel to help you wipe your hair.

"Don't do that next time. You'll catch a cold easily if you get caught in the rain. If you get sick, I'll be out of work." The girl with the blue side ponytail was a little angry, but her words were filled with worry.

She cares more about you than about work now.

[Unconsciously, you have captured the heart of another young girl. ]

"Huh? When did it happen? How come I didn't know about it?"

"Yeah, I'll pay attention next time." You nodded like a child being scolded by her mother, without refutation.

Xiangzi’s mother?

Understood!

Toyokawa Shoko, she is indeed the woman who can become Xia Mu's mother!

Char? When did you come?

It's always very abstract.

[Outside, Toyokawa Shoko is waiting with you for Nanami Aoyama's audition.]

In her impression, she was a girl who could have been her colleague. She lived a hard life and became a multi-functional part-time warrior to pursue her dream of becoming a voice actor.

[It's a little similar to her situation, but not as serious.]

Although Toyokawa Shoko has to help her jerk father pay off his debts, the financial pressure isn't too great because the salary you offer is really good.

[Pay back some every month, and save the remaining money for emergencies.]

[Once all the debts owed by her bastard father are paid off, she can do what she wants.]

What if her incompetent father gets into debt during this process? You've already solved this problem for Toyokawa Shoko.

[You should ask Director Koji Tadokoro to issue a mental illness certificate to that bastard alcoholic father, Mr. Toyokawa. He can be directly sent to Shimokitazawa Mental Hospital for honorable training.]

[The cost of hospitalization is deducted from your mental hospitalization allowance. This refers to the prepayment made by the Bond Flow Simulator system in real life for you to stay in a mental hospital for the rest of your life.]

[In other words, this guy will no longer affect Toyokawa Shoko's life.]

[And you alone have driven the development of the Shimokitazawa Psychiatric Hospital industry chain. How powerful!]

"So I'm worth so much?"

As long as Xia Mu wanted, he could walk around in a mental hospital.

[In short, with your help, Toyokawa Shoko was able to resolve and delay her father's and debt problems one by one.]

The pressure of survival is not that great anymore.

【However, she will not return to CRYCHIC. 】

[It's hard to mend a broken mirror, so it's better to be like this. Toyokawa Shoko sincerely wishes everyone the best.]

[As for Miss Nagasaki Sushi, thanks for the invitation, but I've blocked her. Customer service representative Xiaoxiang was on duty at the time, and a customer was still on the phone. And then Sushi's text message came in, and it's hard not to have murderous intentions.]

Chapter 42: Xiaoxiang, then let me borrow Xia Mu for a day~

【Nanaami Aoyama's audition is over. 】

[When she came out of the audition room, you saw the girl lowering her head, her facial expression hidden by her long hair.]

She failed.

【All efforts have been in vain. 】

[The girl bit her lip tightly, clenched her fists, and didn't dare to look at you.]

[Self-blame, grievance, sadness, unwillingness...]

[She wanted to cry, but she held it back, not wanting to cry in front of you.]

"Nana, you're already amazing. I know your hard work better than anyone else. If anyone dares to question you, I'll hit them with a toilet bowl right now. So, keep working on it next time. I'll be there for you next time, too." Your words finally broke the thread in the girl's heart.

【Tears welled up in her eyes, and the girl leaned against you and cried.】

Just once, just once.

[She has never had the extraordinary talent of the others in Sakurasou. She is just an ordinary person and can only rely on her own efforts to catch up with others.]

Therefore, she doesn't want to rely on others, but on herself... Once there is a first time, there will be a second time, a third time, and even more, thus forming a dependency.

【Today is quite special.】

【At least when she is tired, she can rely on you a little. 】

【You are also an ordinary person. 】

[Unlike the geniuses, you, an ordinary person, have opened a detective agency through your own hard work.]

[He is also the friend who makes her feel the most special in Sakurasou.]

Your assistant, Toyokawa Shoko, silently watched her detective and his friend of the opposite sex. She knew how to read the atmosphere, so she didn't say anything, just watched.

【This sadness, only you here can comfort me. 】

【After a long time, Aoyama Nanami stopped crying.】

【"Thank you, Xia Jun..." She is very grateful to you. 】

【At the same time, she further confirmed her feelings.】

【But now is not the time.】

【We took a taxi and went home, but we were just three people. 】

After returning to Sakurasou, Toyokawa Shoko also stayed to help take care of Aoyama Nanami.

Assistant Xiaoxiang feels that it would be helpful to have an extra person to care for the patient.

"Xiangzi is such a kind-hearted man."

Xia Mu was deeply moved.

If he had met her earlier, Toyokawa Shoko would have become his white moonlight.

So what about the cinnabar mole?

Well... it's hard to say, but Miss Nagasaki Motoyo should be considered one.

【A few days later.】

[Following the last audition, Aoyama Nanami returned to her original self, and her vulnerable side was once again hidden by the girl.]

【But that different feeling quietly grew. 】

[Of course, you haven't noticed this yet, because Miss Nagasaki Motoyo came online today to kill you.]

[Without any warning, a flaxen-haired girl arrived uninvited at the Fanxing Detective Agency with a smile on her face and a gift in hand.]

[It caught you and Toyokawa Shoko off guard.]

"Good morning, Xia Mu. Eh? Xiao Xiang, why are you here?" I wanted to talk to you about Toyokawa Shoko, but I didn't expect that I was actually here.

[It was a bit awkward, but she tried to ease it with a smile.]

[“It has nothing to do with you, Suyo.” As she said this, Toyokawa Shoko placed a cup of black tea reserved for guests in front of Nagasaki Suyo, then stepped aside.

She wouldn't chase the client away, nor would there be any need to.

"...Okay." Nagasaki Suyo knew she had to be more cautious now and couldn't continue to play fast and loose with Toyokawa Shoko. So, with her wit, she smiled calmly and set her sights on you.

[The flaxen-haired girl sitting across from you touches her fingers, cups her hands together, and cups her cheeks. She says, "Xia Mu, can you go out with me for the day? This is my request. Just think of it as a date."]

[She slapped an envelope containing her reward on the table.]

[Without hesitation, you agreed.]

[You still like Miss Nagasaki Suyo very much. ]

【Since you have been invited, why not accept it? 】

"But you've returned the envelope to Nagasaki Suyo. It's just for hanging out with friends, so you don't need to be paid."

[This action has slightly increased Nagasaki Suyo's favorability towards you.]