My love game with them that will lead to certain death

[Half of a Soul: Just as some people spend their entire lives searching for a twin flame who can complete them, your soul is also waiting for the moment when it will be truly complete.]

"Half a soul...what do you mean?"

It doesn't sound like a derogatory attribute. It must have a reason for appearing in the attributes of the opening throw - maybe it can be the key to this simulation.

[Considering your simulation experience, please allow me to keep you in suspense. You will gradually discover the truth as you explore. This process of personal exploration is definitely more interesting than me telling you in advance.]

"That's true, but if the previous situation happens again..."

Ming Hai changed the subject, and the system's attitude immediately became humble.

[I understand your concerns, but I can assure you that the things I am hiding from you right now do not include factors that may cause trouble to you in the future - and all you need to pay attention to this time are the precautions I added for you last time, nothing else. ]

In other words, simulation may affect reality, so try not to act casually... right?

"But I don't know how this 'influence' will affect reality. Can you explain it more clearly so that everyone can feel at ease?"

Although Minghai is indeed fascinated by some dangerous mysteries, the Riddler who doesn't speak human language is not one of them.

[The process of simulation affecting reality is like the butterfly effect, which is not something I can explain in a few words. You just need to avoid doing things that are too far away from your original character and logic, and don't treat the simulation as a game of a pipe dream.]

Well, nobody can really tell how the simulation affects reality - but the fact that the terms inherited from the simulation can play a role in reality shows that there is some kind of "channel" of communication between the simulation game provided by this broken system and real life.

Moreover, the people he had met in the simulation before - the Yukinoshita sisters, Yamada Ryo, and even Pochi - all had a subtle attitude towards him.

Were they slightly affected by the simulation and therefore had a somewhat intriguing perception of him... or was the impact far greater than he had imagined?

In this case, it is better not to act rashly and commit suicide.

[That's the general situation. I will explain the details again when I get to the specific examples in the simulation. And as I just explained, all the positive qualities you show in this simulation can be inherited in reality - provided that the overall score of the ending you achieve can reach A+ or above. Of course, it doesn't matter if you don't achieve it, and the original reward will not be reduced. ]

Well, this planner is more conscientious than some of the stupid operators. At least the promised rewards and bonus buffs are really given.

[And considering that you have passed two simulations, in order to thank you for your companionship along the way, there will be more Easter eggs buried for you in the third simulation that will make you smile - please look forward to it. ]

I'm starting to riddle people again. Forget it, at least there are not a lot of bugs waiting to be fixed. Please find them.

[The simulation will start on time in twenty hours. Please make preparations during this time. See you when the simulation starts.]

As soon as the system finished speaking, the computer screen returned to the state it was in ten minutes ago.

Ming Hai held his forehead and looked at the electronic alarm clock beside him. The hour hand stopped at nine o'clock in the evening.

Epilogue Lucky Pervert

After a peaceful and restful night, life is still as usual.

From home to school, then to the place of work and finally dragging my tired body back home, repeating this cycle over and over again - this was how today was supposed to be arranged.

"The boss of the shop where I worked part-time wanted me to work overtime, telling me that if I didn't work hard, I would be trampled to death by life."

"It doesn't matter, just trample me to death."

"I agree. After all, workers are like shabby buildings built with shoddy workmanship. Their ability to withstand stress comes entirely from being open-minded."

After school, in the activity room of the Servant Club of Sobu High School, Yukinoshita Yukino looked at the curly-haired boy and the dead-eyed boy who were singing the same tune in front of the table with some worry.

Toru Narumi and Hachiman Hikigaya always come up with some shocking remarks during casual conversations in the Servant Club, and their wild imaginations always make it difficult for Yukino to keep up.

Moreover, Narumi would often enthusiastically share music with Hikigaya, or recommend him to watch a niche movie on a certain movie list - this also made Yukinoshita Yukino a little concerned.

After all, no matter how you look at it, I understand his preferences better than Hikigaya and am closer to him.

But even though she still felt unwilling in her heart, Miss Yukinoshita Yukino remained calm and kept her composure - there was still a lot of time after all, and as long as her sister didn't come to make trouble or interfere, there was no need to be too superstitious.

"Very good music, makes my bow tie twirl, love comes from the east."

It was not until Ming Hai and Hikigaya, who were watching a video together with headphones, suddenly uttered this ambiguous remark that the red teacup in Miss Yukino's hand began to shake violently.

"Is it my imagination... I feel like my opponent is not just my sister."

Could it be that Hikima-kun should be included in this...?

"Haha, they have a really good relationship."

The pink dumpling girl sitting next to Yukino smiled and joked. She clearly saw the complicated emotions on Yukino's face, so she was very considerate and came out to smooth things over.

"Although the relationship is good, please don't have any further delusions."

The curly-haired boy who was originally concentrating on sharing the video with Hikigaya Hachiman suddenly took off his headphones and solemnly reminded the two girls - in response to this, Yukinoshita Yukino narrowed her eyes intriguingly. She was roughly aware that she was being regarded as a common fujoshi in adolescence who would fantasize about some kind of romantic relationship between two boys.

"If you don't want others to think too much, it's better not to do anything that will easily make people think too much, Ming Haijun."

"Hmm - what you said makes sense, Yukinoshita! I guess I have to find a girl to have some fun with to prove that my sexual orientation is the same as most people's!"

"Well, there's no need to be so extreme. There's no need to foolishly fall into some self-proving trap..."

"Ah, Yukinoshita is pretty cute since she gets flustered and evasive when talking about this kind of thing."

Ming Hai smiled as he watched Yukino clumsily throw out more arguments to prove to him that he didn't need to make a move on other girls to get rid of the label of homosexual. Yuigahama, who was watching the two of them from the side, had an auntie smile on her face that was brighter than anyone else's.

"Murakami-kun, you have some bad intentions."

The pink-haired girl smiled innocently.

"That's right, he actually wanted to extend his evil hands to innocent girls."

The serious Yukinoshita Yukino also nodded in agreement, but she obviously misunderstood Yuigahama's true meaning.

"No way, I'm super upright - I'd rather break than bend."

Ming Hai curled his lips and spread his hands, and Hikigaya Hachiman beside him also took off his headphones and complained.

"It's so cold call back."

"What? Hikimasu-kun, you actually heard that this is a pun on my sexual orientation that was just questioned. Fine, fine, I know you are definitely not an ordinary person...!"

"You're making so much noise... and don't get so close to me."

Seeing Narumi putting his arm around Hikigaya Hachiman's shoulders again, Yuigahama glanced uneasily in the direction of Yukino - and sure enough, the latter's expression became even uglier.

"It's amazing that you still have the time to watch short videos in the club to kill time, Narumi-kun and Hikimasu-kun."

"What—It was Narumi who dragged me over here to see this. If you don't like him, Yukinoshita, just focus on him!"

"Ah ha ha…"

Miss Yuigahama laughed dryly. This was her first time returning to the Service Club after receiving the gifts from Narumi and Yukino. To be honest, this kind of noisy and arguing feeling without any hypocrisy between them was quite good.

Yuigahama's current thoughts are actually in sync with Toru Narumi's.

He originally wanted to stay a little longer, but considering that the system said the third simulation would begin at about four or five in the afternoon, it might be better to prepare early and enter the simulation in the most reassuring place.

Before class this morning, Ming Hai turned down his part-time job after school on the pretext that he had something to do in the evening, and now it was almost time for him to go home and prepare for the third simulation.

"Well, it's getting late - I'm going to leave early today."

After a "friendly exchange" with the Servant Club's group, Narumi began to pack his belongings into his school bag.

"Working? Or a band?"

Yukinoshita Yukino on the side raised her eyebrows. She was almost familiar with the boy's daily schedule.

"Neither - I went on an adventure, so to speak."

The curly-haired boy smiled, his childish and handsome face full of longing and expectation.

It is precisely because of this that Yukinoshita Yukino feels a little jealous.

He never seemed to have such an expression when he came to see him.

"…obsessed with after-school adventures and stuff, just like a kid."

And as long as he didn't want to say it, he would never know what the so-called "adventure" meant.

"Anyway, Yukinoshita will be waiting for me at the end of my adventure."

Moreover, the real Yukinoshita Yukino looks much more energetic than the sickly look in the simulation.

He left this seemingly nonchalant joke and waved goodbye as he walked out of the Service Club, leaving Yuigahama and Hikigaya looking at each other in bewilderment. With complicated eyes, they looked at Yukinoshita Yukino, whose face gradually turned red because of what he had just said.

"Maybe... Narumi-kun is even more evil than I thought..."

"Ah, I agree..."

They sighed in a low voice that only they could hear.

After returning home, Ming Hai, who had already finished all his to-do items and postponed the next day's schedule, took a hot bath.

Just treat it as a vacation for yourself and face the third simulation in the best condition - this is his mental journey.

He, who usually worked part-time after school, took a comfortable bath, then leisurely cooked a sumptuous dinner to reward himself, and finally put on a facial mask and took a nap on the bed twenty minutes before the simulation was about to begin.

【I have to say, you know how to enjoy life. 】

The system's voice appeared at the right time, but it did not make the lazy curly-haired boy open his eyes.

Because he knew that the emergence of the system meant that the simulation was about to begin.

[I am honored that you take this simulation so seriously. I wish you a safe journey on your journey.]

"Bon voyage is not a nice phrase..."

This time it was Ming Hai who wanted to speak out in rebuttal but was unable to do so.

Consciousness gradually drifted away as if falling into a sticky, blurry ocean of death, and was finally gathered into a collective by a mysterious force.

Just like experiencing astral projection, a floating feeling filled Minghai's mind -

When the dust finally settled, he barely had the strength to open his eyes.

What came into view was an unfamiliar ceiling.

The bed beneath him no longer felt as hard as he had imagined and hurt his back. Instead, it was large and comfortable, wrapping his entire body softly.

"...?"

The young man stood up unsteadily and looked around the place where he had woken up.

The bedroom was more than ten times more spacious and brighter than his student apartment. It had wardrobes and carpets that were obviously worth a fortune, floor-to-ceiling windows facing the beautiful villa garden, and an exquisitely decorated fireplace that he had the impression of having only seen in wealthy people's homes in movies.

"Is the birth point this time so comfortable...?"

Ming Hai hesitated for a moment, opened the door and peeked into the long corridor in front of him.

The mask on the face is still there, so the first task is to find the bathroom and take it off.

After walking in the long and narrow corridor for a long time, he finally found where the bathroom was.

But before he had taken a few steps inside, before he even had time to turn his head to face the mirror—

pat.

The girl standing in the middle of the room taking off her clothes dropped all her clothes to the ground.

Although the girl's figure is not as plump and graceful as a mature woman, her fascinating outline and pink and white skin also have a unique childish beauty. Coupled with her long golden hair like a princess in a fairy tale world, she has a purity and holiness that makes it difficult for people to desecrate her.

If she hadn't been staring blankly at the boy who suddenly broke into the bathroom, her eyes full of astonishment and fear as if she had seen an intruder, Ming Hai would have regarded it as a wonderful encounter.

Like the stunned blonde girl, Ming Hai also fell into an unprecedented daze, because he could vaguely feel that what would happen next would not be very pleasant after falling into this situation.

"ah--!"

Sure enough, after the girl's heart-wrenching scream, a piece of soap flew straight to his forehead.

"puff!"

He had no time to dodge and was hit. He fell backwards and the mask on his face fell off.

Just before he fell to the ground, he accidentally caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror in front of the sink.

Above his face, a head of eye-catching short dark blond curly hair instantly caught his sight.

“…Huh?”

In the brief yet long seconds before he fell, Ming Hai suddenly realized and roughly understood the current situation.

"Lucky pervert?... Such a clichéd bonus segment."

This was also the last joke he silently said in his mind before he fell down.

Prologue: Will the illustrator dream of his twin brother?

"Wow... Such a touching novel, I never thought that guy could actually write it...!"