Survive in Azure Files

I don't really understand why she can always maintain such inexplicable confidence.

Can't you learn from my humble character?

Taoi: Anyway, this is not important.

Taoi: If you want to write a story that is so touching that people will exclaim that it is amazing and want to dig deeper, then you have to mention that.

Me: So which one is it?

Momoi: Hehe~ Of course it is——

Taoi: It’s a love simulation game!

……Um?

I looked at the words on the phone screen and couldn't help feeling a little weird.

Alona's short cry was also heard from the Shiting Box.

Tao Jing: The game that was hailed as the best in the world by players a few years ago was an RPG that incorporated the elements of a dating simulation, and it was widely praised.

Momoi: Although we are making a retro-style game, I also want to try to borrow some ideas.

Momoi: So today, I want to simulate a dating simulation!

Me: A dating simulation?

Tao Jing: I'll send you the location later and we'll meet there! Teacher!

She made the decision on her own initiative without even confirming whether I was free, which is very much like Xiaotao.

However, at this time, receiving such an invitation is really just in time.

Thinking back to the look on someone's face when he said that I couldn't find anyone to play this kind of game, the corners of my mouth lifted up uncontrollably.

“Eh…? How, how could this happen!?”

Alona on the tablet made a voice full of grief and anger.

"Alona, ​​what are you talking about?" I teased her across the screen, "I didn't even need to find a girl who was willing to have a simulated relationship with me, and she came to me and took the initiative to propose the same thing. Aren't you happy for me?"

"Wow... I... I'm happy..."

Seeing Alona's expression of wanting to cry but having no tears and forcing a smile, I instantly felt relaxed all over.

"Thank you very much for your proposal."

I smiled warmly: "Don't worry, I won't forget you."

As soon as Alona's expression relaxed, I immediately added: "When Tao Jing and I go on a date later, I'll ask you to be there to guide us."

Click.

There seemed to be a sound of something breaking.

"……hehe."

With her hands behind her back and holding a parachute gun, Alona has a gentle and peaceful smile but a blank look in her eyes.

I couldn't help but feel uneasy when watching it, and wondered if I had gone a little too far.

But the next moment, Alona couldn't help laughing and made a face at me:

"No, I need to go to sleep. Humph, you bullying idiot teacher, just take care of it yourself!"

After saying that, the screen of Shiting Box automatically went black.

I broke out in a cold sweat. Was it just a joke? I was really frightened by Alona.

Although it is AI, its appearance and personality are no different from those of a girl.

Why isn't Alona, ​​who is so lovely and loves me wholeheartedly, a student?

I regret this more and more.

Later, I received the address from Tao Jing.

Chapter 88 I want to become a master of dating simulation

I rushed to the agreed location and saw Tao Jing, who was dressed exactly as usual, holding a game console and staring intently at the screen.

This made me a little disappointed, but I also felt that this was normal. After all, it was Momoi who asked me out, and she didn't seem like the type who would use the name of a simulated relationship to sneak in and reverse-attack me.

It is even questionable whether she has established gender awareness.

"Ah, teacher, here, here!"

After catching a glimpse of me out of the corner of her eye, Taoi seemed to want to wave at me, but judging from the intensity of her actions, it was probably at a critical moment in the game and she was completely unable to free her hands.

Tao Jing also has a significant weakness when playing the game - every time he gets anxious, he will start pressing buttons randomly.

Coupled with my presence diverting her attention, the girl soon became pale:

"Woo~ I'm not willing~"

Obviously, as expected, she lost the game.

Then, Tao Jing pouted and pointed the finger at me: "Teacher! It's all your fault!"

I was stunned: "Ah? Why?"

Tao Jing put away the game console and said confidently, "If you hadn't come so late, I wouldn't have played games because I was bored waiting, and I wouldn't have lost because of your sudden appearance!"

Suddenly I was wondering whether the pink cyber cat girl can also be classified as the pink hair of Kivotos.

I guess it must be possible.

I touched my nose and chose to obey: "Okay, it's all my fault."

"Hehe~ Very good." Taojing smiled, crossed her arms and nodded her head, the mechanical cat tail behind her swaying back and forth, "Since you admitted your mistakes in a very proper manner, I forgive you, and I will only deduct ten points of favorability~ Oh, that's right, I should say it this way. Beep, favorability has dropped!"

"What's this new setting?"

"Oh, didn't I tell you on MomoTalk?"

Tao Jing looked at me strangely, but still said:

"Today we are going to experience a retro 'dating simulation' together! Ah, it has already started! In dating simulation games and dating adventure games, for example, depending on the different choices you make in certain events, or depending on the time and place you go, your affection will change, and this will also affect the ending."

So, has Taoi already set up detailed routes, endings, and values ​​for today's simulation?

I took a deep breath and actually looked at Tao Jing in a new light.

I really hope Alona can see and learn what a professional game developer is.

Let's take the example of the Federation Student Union President played by Alona. Is it so easy to capture the Federation Student Union President? I haven't even finished my opening remarks, and she agreed and rubbed against me?

It's a bit ridiculous.

All I can say is that Alona has absolutely no idea about the role of Federation Student Union President and can’t bring out the essence of it at all.

Although I have never seen her in person, from the descriptions of the department heads I know, I know that the missing current Federation Student Union President is a beautiful girl who is elegant, dignified, upright and reliable, and everyone who has seen her is impressed by her personal charm.

If you think about it carefully, it seems a bit difficult for Alona to play the role.

Let's get back to the point. Since even Momoi takes it so seriously, as a teacher, I should also adopt an attitude that matches theirs.

I immediately asked seriously, "So, what is your current favorability?"

"My impression of the teacher is now -10! We can't keep going like this, okay?"

"Starting at 0? No initial bonus?"

"Of course not."

Haha, you actually don’t understand how lethal my face is to normal girls. Tao Jing just stops here.

I asked again: "Is it possible that you can reduce the deduction because you are late due to traffic jam?"

Tao Jing flatly refused: "No! There is no point in making these excuses in the game!"

It's unexpectedly strict.

However, following the rules like this makes people feel more at ease.

At least it won't cause your blood pressure to rise.

"Anyway, if you don't choose the right option, you won't be able to unlock the CG, and you won't be able to have a happy ending! Okay, teacher."

At this point, Tao Jing shook my hand as if no one was around and said, "In order to make a good game and save the game development department, let's start our love simulation!"

Even though I knew that given the girl's personality, there would be no other meaning in her words, my heart was still moved.

Putting aside some of the annoying operations, I naturally have a good impression of Tao Jing, who has a sweet and cute appearance, a lively and cheerful personality, and is always full of energy.

However, this affection currently only remains at the level of a young person who needs care.

If we want a change to happen, we have to wait until the feeling in Taoi's heart sprouts first.

There is probably still a long way to go. But it doesn’t matter, I have the patience to wait for the day when the young girl matures.

Until then, I will just watch quietly.

I smiled and said, "Yeah, I'd love to."

"Hey hey hey ~ then let's go!"

Then, Tao Jing picked a direction and pulled me forward.

Not long after, we arrived at a game center filled with various gaming equipment.

How should I put it... Even if it was just a simulated date, she really is Momoi for choosing a place like this.

"Teacher, next is the first option!"

Tao Jing cleared her throat, deliberately lowered her voice, and said like a narrator: "You and the heroine came to the game center together. So, what should we do first?"

So, even if it is a simulation, wouldn't you feel ashamed to openly call yourself the heroine?

Under Momoi's encouraging gaze, I looked around and finally stopped at a machine filled with dolls.

I asked tentatively, "Do you want to play the claw machine together?"

Tao Jing was startled, then shook her head and crossed her arms:

"Puff! Favorability dropped by five points! The heroine is not interested in the claw machine!"

"I see. Then can you tell me the correct answer?"

"Now that you say that, there's nothing I can do." Tao Jing smiled, "Of course I'll play "Magical Girl Monster World"~ I just want to challenge the next life to complete the game!"

As expected, the heroine was designed based on Momoi herself. In this case, isn't it essentially just a date?

Fortunately, the other party was Tao Jing, otherwise I would really suspect whether it was some secret plan.

However, my attention was quickly diverted.

"Oh, by the way, if you select this option, you can increase your favorability by 500 points."

I choked at Tao Jing's sudden addition: "...Isn't the maximum value 100?"

Tao Jing blinked her innocent pink eyes, confused: "Did I ever say such a thing?"

Although I didn’t say it…but normally it would be like this, right?!

Moreover, even if there is no difference, the difference is easily a hundred times, isn’t this value setting a bit too broken! ?

Only then did I realize that I might have misunderstood something.

Taking back what I said before, Tao Jing is still the same Tao Jing after all. It is normal for her to always do unreliable things of one kind or another.

I couldn't help but reflect and even feel secretly relieved that I had thought this guy would actually act out of character.

After a moment's silence, I nodded: "I understand. Let's play the game you want to play later. But before that, can we grab the claw machine together?"

"Well, it's your choice after all. Even though the heroine isn't interested, she will accompany you."

Just as Tao Jing herself said, after exchanging the game coins, she only tried to play the claw machine two or three times, gave up when she got nothing, and then stood beside me with a lack of interest and watched me play.

Until she found out that I had spent more than a dozen game coins to specialize in the style of the doll.

Finally, after unremitting efforts, the pink cat doll that had reached the edge of the exit was once again caught by the clamp and dangled in the air, barely completing the last section of the journey. Before the clamp was released, it fell under the influence of gravity.

It's really heartless to adjust the clamp strength so weak.