mygo, Villain Simulator

As a noblewoman, Kaguya Shinomiya must learn something that cultivates a noble air.

However, it's just the kind that's acceptable, not the kind that Toyokawa Shoko is good at.

But that's enough for Ichinose Wakaba right now—it's just an arrangement.

However, the thought that he only had "a little over a day" to prepare for this press conference made him click his tongue in disapproval.

"Is the production team messing with me...?"

They didn't even rehearse, not even once, and they just wanted Ichinose Wakaba to go up and sing?

"It's okay, these kinds of mistakes are quite fun, aren't they?"

"Besides, Ichinose-kun isn't a professional to begin with."

The director really wanted to relay the words of the important person above him verbatim to Ichinose Wakaba, so that the other party wouldn't put all the blame on him.

Of course, to make up for it, the director has already arranged it – "A man full of surprises, his mistakes are also very interesting."

The production team has already figured out how to capitalize on this gimmick.

"Really..."

Ichinose Wakaba sighed, finally found the voice recorder, and pressed the switch.

The melody of that song surged into his mind like a tide. He gently closed his eyes and tried to trace the melody line in his throat.

"The beginning... should be like this—"

Her voice had just softly escaped when...

【bite】--

The bright light from the phone screen mercilessly interrupted him. Ichinose Wakaba picked up the phone, wanting to see who had bothered her.

He paused slightly upon seeing the message.

Kaguya Shinomiya: Ichinose-kun...can you tell me what kind of person the person you like is?

The air seemed to tighten at that moment.

Ichinose Wakaba stared at the screen, stunned for several seconds—why did she ask that question?

His fingertip stopped at the top of the screen. It was just a short sentence, but it was like a stone thrown into the calm lake of his heart, creating quite a ripple.

"...The person you like?"

Ichinose Wakaba repeated softly, her voice so soft it was almost swallowed by the night breeze.

He looked up and gazed out the window. The night was as dark as a deep blue curtain, and the reflections of neon lights swayed on the glass, like a heartbeat being reflected.

The face of the person I like appears, and at the same time, footage from the last show also appears—"If you like someone, just say it; I have someone I like."

With these two thoughts intertwined, Ichinose Wakaba roughly understood why Shinomiya Kaguya had asked that question.

After all, on the last show, he shamelessly asked the other person to say "I like you"; plus, he publicly admitted that he had someone he liked, so it was only natural for his "companion" Kaguya Shinomiya to ask out of curiosity.

"Why don't you tell me?"

He quietly gave himself a reason, his voice so soft it was almost inaudible even to the night breeze.

After all, I've already told her so much, it's time for me to talk about my own things.

Those emotions buried deep in their hearts, with nowhere to be vented, now seemed to become things they could gently confide in Kaguya Shinomiya, an "outsider" with whom they had no real connection.

He gently tapped his thumb on the input box and slowly typed out a few words.

Ichinose Wakaba: Hmm... The person I like.

Ichinose Wakaba: She's probably the kind of person who seems strong, but actually has a clumsy side.

Ichinose Wakaba: Sometimes she's slow-witted, and sometimes she's very perceptive.

Ichinose Wakaba: Even though she doesn't say anything, just standing there makes people... unconsciously want to get closer.

Kaguya Shinomiya: A bit vague?

Ichinose Wakaba: She is a very strong person, but also very fragile.

Ichinose Wakaba: Despite being in great pain inside, she blames all the mistakes on herself.

Ichinose Wakaba: Despite being the center of attention, she has a misunderstanding with her friends due to certain events.

Ichinose Wakaba: Using the lie "I don't need you," she actively cuts off contact with those who care about her, making them forget her and stop wasting their time on her.

Ichinose Wakaba: She didn't want her affairs to affect others, so she awkwardly severed ties and silently endured the pain alone.

Ichinose Wakaba: She is someone who, when faced with difficulties or predicaments, will choose to give up, escape, or even pretend to forget everything after realizing that she cannot resist them.

Ichinose Wakaba: The person I like is such an awkward person.

The more Ichinose Wakaba spoke, the smoother her speech became.

Those emotions that had been weighing on my heart for so long were poured out like a flood breaking through a dam, flowing through my words.

He didn't even realize how much he had said.

Meanwhile, no new reply notifications appeared on the other end of the chat.

Even when Ichinose Wakaba put down her phone, the screen remained frozen on that single line of dialogue.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Kaguya Shinomiya sat on the edge of the bed, her phone clutched tightly in her hand, her chest rising and falling gently.

"Isn't this... talking about me...?"

Her cheeks gradually flushed crimson, and her heart pounded rapidly and clearly, as if gently poked.

Could it be—that the person Ichinose-kun likes is actually me?!

In the original story, Kaguya Shinomiya frequently had various misunderstandings, and was also prone to being love-struck.

Chapter 426 The girl has been confirmed!

"...No, no, no—"

Kaguya Shinomiya shook her head violently, as if that would shake off the inexplicable palpitation in her chest. But no matter how much she denied it, the sound of her heartbeat remained clear in her ears, like the beat of a drum, echoing "thump, thump, thump."

"He...is he talking about me?"

This thought, like a seed, quickly sprouted in Kaguya Shinomiya's heart and spread its branches and leaves.

Memories emerge bit by bit.

On that brightly lit stage, he openly stated, "I have someone I like."

And then there's what she said when she was pinned against the wall—it would be too pathetic if she didn't say it, no matter who she was.

Looking back now, Kaguya Shinomiya recalls the emotions in Wakaba Ichinose's eyes at that time: Was she talking about herself?

And who is that other poor person?

Although the girl sensed something at the time, she didn't think about it too much.

But now, every word spoken by the other person... no, flowing from the screen, fell into Kaguya Shinomiya's heart like a spark falling into a parched grassland.

The girl's palms were slightly sweaty.

The few lines of text on the screen were like gentle hints, striking her heart and making Kaguya Shinomiya's breath catch in her throat.

"...The person I like is someone who seems strong but is actually quite clumsy."

"...Even though he is the center of everyone's attention, he would rather be misunderstood than worry others."

"...awkward and slow, but makes people want to get closer."

Every word... seemed to describe himself.

Kaguya Shinomiya's cheeks flushed, and even her heartbeat became irregular.

"Isn't this... talking about me...?"

She bit her lip, almost able to hear her own heartbeat.

With a slight tremor, the girl typed out a reply.

Kaguya Shinomiya: ...She's a very good person, isn't she?

Ichinose Wakaba's reply popped up quickly.

Ichinose Wakaba: Yes, she's a very nice and special person.

Upon seeing this sentence, Kaguya Shinomiya felt a slight tug at her heartstrings.

The word "special" was like a small pebble that fell silently into the lake of her heart, creating ripples.

Then, the girl subconsciously ignored who "she" actually was.

Kaguya Shinomiya: Is she someone very important to you?

Ichinose Wakaba: Yes, it's very important.

Ichinose Wakaba: She is a very important person to me, someone I want to protect.

"...the person I want to protect."

Kaguya Shinomiya stared at the words, her breath catching in her throat once more. Thinking of the courageous advice he'd given her that day, she could feel that "ambiguous" warmth seeping into her heart.

Kaguya Shinomiya: You two must have known each other for a long time, right?

Kaguya Shinomiya was slowly probing, trying to find out who the most important person was in the mouth of the person on the other end of the phone.

Ichinose Wakaba: We haven't known each other for very long.

Not long after

Kaguya Shinomiya realized that she and Wakaba Ichinose had known each other for less than a month.

For a fleeting moment, her heart felt as if it had been gently tapped, making a soft sound.

—Could it be… he was really talking about me?

The moment this thought popped into her head, it was like adding fuel to the fire, making Kaguya Shinomiya's heart burn even hotter.

She quickly raised her hand and pinched her palm, trying to calm herself down.

"Calm down, Kaguya Shinomiya! Maybe it's just a coincidence!"

The girl typed slowly again, her tone cautious. Qi Yinyi 3 (2) (9) Part Two

Kaguya Shinomiya: It sounds like you really like her.

Ichinose Wakaba: ...Yeah, I think I really do like her.

Ichinose Wakaba: Although she can be clumsy and stubborn at times, I like her stubbornness and her desire to avoid bothering anyone.

Ichinose Wakaba: Moreover, her smile is beautiful. I really like her smile. I think she always has a genuine smile on her face.

The phrase "I like her smile" is like a thin hook.

Kaguya Shinomiya felt her heart being pulled back again, and it started pounding.

As for "smiles," the girl didn't know how long it had been since she had smiled—a genuine smile.

Those social smiles were always on Kaguya Shinomiya's face. But she had only recently shown a genuine smile.

That time, it was when I was filming a program with Ichinose Wakaba, watching her capture life with a camera.

Kaguya Shinomiya: She has such a beautiful smile... She must be a very gentle person.

Ichinose Wakaba: Hmm.

Ichinose Wakaba: Although she doesn't say it, she is actually very gentle.

Kaguya Shinomiya's gaze softened without her realizing it.

Reason was reminding her that the other person might be referring to someone else.

But his emotions kept whispering—he was talking about me, wasn't he?

Ichinose Wakaba: She... always pretends to be indifferent, but I know that she actually cares about every detail.

Ichinose Wakaba: I... have liked her for a long time.

"I've liked her for a long time."

At that moment, Kaguya Shinomiya's palms were sweating, her breathing was rapid, and her ears and the base of her neck were all red.

The slight unease in my heart was overwhelmed by that sweet, burning emotion after hearing those words.