The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

At the end, they run into Meganelle shopping with her mother. Their interactions suggest that Yamada Ryo has developed a certain fondness for the protagonist. After all, she and Asakura Toru, who are somewhat sleazy (crossed out), tend to pick on the "honest" guy like the protagonist, who's usually easy to talk to but can stand up in critical moments, and then be taken care of by him for life. If the genders were swapped, they'd become gigolos, being cared for daily by the effeminate male protagonist. This is official.

Chapter 71-72:

The interaction between the protagonist, Meganil, and her mother contains some information. The fist bump they agreed to at the end lets the protagonist know that her inner self has not changed. He then starts to think about the reason for Meganil's sudden change of appearance, but he overthinks it. There is a small misunderstanding between the two (but there is no melodramatic plot)

Chapter 73:

The transition back gives the foreshadowing of "what are Karin and Asuna doing", and the foreshadowing of the male protagonist encountering a mysterious person (but where to return depends on the mood, it may be written obscurely or in the White Album)

Chapter 74-75:

The summer festival officially begins, and the protagonist, inspired by the lively atmosphere, becomes more optimistic. He then "chances upon" Nero, who's there with her mother and stepfather. While the family tries to get along, things aren't going smoothly. The protagonist and Nero have a bit of a disagreement over the minor misunderstanding mentioned earlier.

Chapter 76:

The protagonist, who "chances upon" Murokasa Akane, becomes the prey. The hunter, previously operating behind the scenes, finds the house, and with Meganelu, he understands (physically), while learning information from her that will upset her, foreshadowing that this will soon be resolved.

(Minor spoilers)

That gift reminded her of the cherry blossom and golden dragon embroidered jacket she was wearing. Her father had prepared it for her, but he had passed away before her, leaving her without the chance to express her love for him and allow him to pass away peacefully. She had always felt regret for this, which was the reason for her later initiative.

Chapters 77-79:

The two Supremes battled for a day and night. Tired, Xiao went to help the protagonist with his work, while his rival, Meganelle, went on a date with her brother. Though they hadn't made a prior appointment, the two, truly missing each other, found each other in this vast crowd. The two, having no real quarrel, enjoyed themselves here, but the more they enjoyed themselves, the more questions and fears they felt.

Meganil asked direct questions and the male protagonist gave direct answers. They had a unique and straight-forward way of communicating with each other. The male protagonist took his relationship very seriously and was even a little foolish. Although he did not give the "answer (lie)" that Nilu wanted to make her happy, he expressed his seriousness about their relationship in his own way.

It is fate that brings us together, but it is the soul that attracts us to each other.

The most important and consistent quality of this game is the sincerity of their connection. Setting aside external factors, the reason they fall in love with the hero is simply because of his sincerity. After this encounter, Meganelle finally makes up her mind to be with the hero no matter what, achieving the complete strategy.

Chapter 80:

This is also the episode where noctchill appears, but this time it is an important foreshadowing. Please feel free to guess what the younger sister's proactive contact when she was young means.

During this period, Ichinose Asuna and Kadotake Karin, who have been wandering outside the main storyline, appear in the company of their sister Asuka Matoki. Without the protagonist knowing, Matoki has already arranged a harem route for him. She is really a world-class sister~

Chapter 81:

The protagonist's characterization is simply a journey of his inner life. All his seemingly unrelated actions are actually like a web, interconnected by threads, ultimately forming a vast net that envelops everyone. The protagonist's personality is fundamental, and nothing can change him. This characterization will be fully revealed in the finale.

Chapters 82-83:

Akane, who seemed to appear quite unexpectedly, actually had her reasons for appearing there. She, too, wanted to pursue her own happiness. She seemed to have done it, and she did, but in reality, she didn't. She didn't take the final step, but other than that... you lowly woman (laughs)!

Actually, her behavior here is also related to my understanding of her character: Murokasa Akane's motivations here are more about thrill-seeking than just being servile. In the BA world, she could explode, but here, she can't. The pressure of suppressing her nature makes her want to do some "dangerous" and rebellious things, like wearing a maid outfit and actively teasing the male protagonist. But there's also a desire for affection in this, as she lacked it since childhood due to her busy parents, and so she craves love from the male protagonist.

The beginning of a new day also marks the beginning of a new relationship between the characters. Meganelle's acceptance of the protagonist's gift signifies her acceptance of his feelings; after all, she's no shrew. The protagonist is made to wait for a response for no apparent reason, but this time, unlike his previous "breakups," he doesn't feel restless, confused, out of control, or disheartened. Instead, he becomes mature and stable.

This marks his growth and also shows that he has sufficient confidence in the relationship between them. He is no longer the socially anxious person he used to be.

Chapters 84-88:

After this time, the male protagonist has taken Afterglow and Roselia through the (super-standard) novice tutorial, and will gradually let them develop on their own, and only be their strong backing instead of helping them with everything as before.

Afterglow and Roselia's roles gradually become smaller, appearing only at crucial moments. Even without the protagonist, their stories would still develop, and even if the outcome is the same, the experience along the way will be completely different.

The more mature and confident male protagonist also "reconciled" with his sister Asuka Matoki, still using the same sincere conversation as before.

Chapter 89:

Meganil made her position clear and lived in the male protagonist's house from then on.

Chapter 90:

Transition back. As mentioned before, they are students, so the three old things are indispensable. They have already had classes and exams, so this time it's homework.

Chapters 91-98:

This story is based on the "Sixth Person Appears" event in Bandoli's original work, adding some settings while also reflecting the character's growth compared to the original. At the same time, the outline is broken here on a daily basis, with Asuna's unexpected appearance, which seems unexpected but also makes sense.

Chapter 99:

The protagonist meets Kadotate Karin, and although he has a good relationship with everyone, Karin still wants to keep her distance from the protagonist before everyone confesses their feelings together, but she finds that everyone is a lowly girl and is running away.

Chapter 100:

It's a preview, I originally wrote it to 99 but wanted to make it an even number.

By the way, I'm going to persecute the honest man Hua Lin who is caught between the natural mean, the straight ball violent girl, and the black-bellied maid. Everyone is going to have a party. Guess who has not lived in the protagonist's house yet? (

Chapter 4000: My Girlfriend is Grown Up ()

"Ping Xin, help me comb my hair~"

"You should do your own thing!"

"Hey~~ But my hair is much longer~ than Nero-senpai's~"

"Besides, there's nothing to do with your hair, right? Not even a braid!"

The morning sun's rays quietly pierced the horizon, bringing life and energy to the world. Today, even the restroom was bustling with activity. Golden light streamed through the windows, bestowing the world's favor upon these lovely girls. Today, too, would be a joyous day for them.

"Uh~~~ Ping-Xin-!"

"Okay, okay, here I come... Since Nero said your hairstyle is boring, let's change it up a bit today. For example... let's do the same braided sideburns as Nero."

"Yeah~!"

"...Ping Xin, are you spoiling her a little too much?"

Meganelle's eyes are a bit fierce, but it's just her natural droopy eyes. In the eyes of those she likes, she looks a little handsome, and the contrast when she shows a cute expression is even more attractive.

"Hmm...what's wrong, Hua Lin, are you jealous?" Ping Xin asked with a smile.

"Nothing, it's just...my hair needs a comb too—"

There was no eye contact, just the sound of each other's voices, but I never expected that just knowing each other's presence would be so comforting and heartwarming...

"Haha... I see. I'll help you with your hair later. Karin, don't you want to try a new hairstyle? Maybe a ponytail or something? I think paired with dark clothes, you'll be transformed into a strong female boss."

"Really?...But...will it really look good—"

"It's definitely going to look good. After all, isn't Karin super~cute?"

"..."

There is no exaggerated rhetoric or extravagant praise. Just a trivial word can make people's hearts beat so fast. Love is really a wonderful thing.

"...That's it—how about that?"

"Mmm...cute!"

"How can you say you're cute? Asuna, you're really... Although you are indeed cute~"

"Right~?"

He gently hugged this cute and lively girl from behind, but Pingxin was pulled forward slightly by Asuna's backhand. His cheek rubbed gently on her fragrant smooth long hair, and then she twisted her head and rubbed it back hard, and their scent mixed together.

He patted her head gently as a punishment, and then helped her comb her long hair that had just been messed up. Because he often helped his sister comb her hair before, his hands were quick and skillful, as strong as a father and as gentle as a mother.

After all, he had promised her parents that he would take good care of her and be responsible for her, so how could the boy with the word "faith" in his name break his promise?

"...Okay, okay, now it's Karin's turn."

"Good~"

Although Ichinose Asuna is an optimist who acts primarily on instinct and intuition, she knows her limits and won't act like a child, willing to upset her loved ones and friends who truly value her. Her mature, childlike body, childlike innocence, and dog-like affection are just the tip of the iceberg of her charm.

“Is it okay to feel this way?”

"...!...Special, good...Thank you, Pingxin."

"Do I still need to say thank you at this point? Is our relationship not as good as it was before? Or... do you think such a confession is too hasty?"

"No, I just!...Sorry."

"...We're a family from now on, so please don't say things like that anymore, okay?"

"...good!"

Kadotake Karin is the opposite of Asuna, being a self-disciplined and rational child most of the time. Only when she occasionally gets off track does she remind people, "Ah, she's definitely Asuna's friend." Because of her childhood experiences, she lacks love, yearns for it, yet is also afraid of it. However, this inferiority complex will fade away along with her past.

She will be happy, I promise.

He tied his hair into a neat long ponytail and accessorized it with some hair accessories. Looking at the neck of the brown-skinned girl in front of him from behind, Ping Xin suddenly felt an urge that was not very "upscale". Perhaps it was because of the vampire element in his body -

It must have been DIO's doing!

He embraced her gently from behind, but this time, instead of stroking her hair, he nuzzled her slender neck. Looking at the girl before him, whose cheeks had turned pink from his breathing, Hirayukoshi's heart was filled with the pleasure of mischief, the warmth of family, and the sweetness of love. Even the fan-shaped diagram couldn't tell what was going on inside him.

"But...it's okay now!"

"That's fine, but I'd like to stay like this for a while..."

"But, but the school—"

"It's only about a 10-minute walk from my house to school... I made a mistake, it should be our house~"

The pretentious, flirtatious tone of voice made Karin's body temperature rise even higher, and a feeling that was neither shy nor sweet surged from her heart. The warm sun outside the window also shone on her. Kadodatsu Karin was never an abandoned child, she just hadn't met the right person yet.

But it was too early for her to be overly affectionate. She knew what "that" behind her was, much earlier and more than Asuna, so she naturally knew what it was. She struggled slightly to get up and run away. But what Karin didn't see was that in the corner of her vision, the young man who had been so proactive and bold was also looking shy.

After all, this is his first love too—

"...Azune, do you want me to comb your hair too?"

"No, Master, there is a lovely lady waiting for you here~"

Meganelle, one of the four girlfriends who had been there from the beginning, also had the shortest hair and tended to style it herself. Since she hadn't left yet, the reason was obvious; even if she turned her head away, you could still tell from the pinkness of her neck.

"Nilu, come on—"

“......~”

Without saying a word, Meganil sat on Pingxin's lap.

She didn't have the same impressive figure as the other three, and she often worried about her petite body, short hair, and rude mannerisms, which made her look unfeminine. But some people still fell in love with her. They didn't need her to cater to anyone's preferences, they just wanted her to be herself.

Although Nilu felt a little regretful that he didn't love only her, there was nothing she could do about it. After all, he was so outstanding, so charming, and so manly.

and--

She no longer wants to miss anyone... After all, once you miss some people, it will be a lifetime thing.

"...Akwan?"

"Master, please don't move~... Pingxin, your hair has grown long, it's about time you go to the beauty salon to get it done. You look so handsome when you dress up, why do you always look ugly?"

"I'm not trying to be ugly, I'm just being simple and reserved... After all, people who approach just for looks are really annoying. Sometimes they even happen on the train..."

"Really? That must have been hard work..."

A pair of soft hands slowly massaged Ping Xin's scalp. If the two balls behind the head were added, it might be regarded as some kind of improper service, but that was simply because Zhu Yin's body was too well developed. It was better to say that both of them enjoyed it.

Murokasa Akane, a strange woman who looks the most normal but has the most bizarre view on love among the four.

When I'm at home, I like to wear a maid outfit and treat Hei Xin as master and servant. If it's just this, it can actually be considered as a romantic interest... But don't keep saying it outside!!!

"I always feel like... we are like a family..."

Ping Xin was combing the hair of Nel on his lap, and Zhu Yin behind him was styling his hair. It really looked like a happy family atmosphere... But I don't know if someone who is regarded as a "daughter" would think so. There is reason to suspect that the black-hearted maid is pregnant again!

"!"

As expected, Nilu's little head touched Pingxin's chest and twisted and rubbed it. "I know you want to protest, but isn't it just like a child if you act like a spoiled child like this?"

She didn't consider at all the possibility that she was just taking advantage of the situation to act coquettishly. It seems that the usual "brother" filter is not completely useless. Do you imagine your brother acting coquettishly with you?

Because it was cut hair, it was done quickly. The only thing that took a little extra time was Nel's signature left-side braid... even though he had just done one for Asuna. He added a few plain hairpins to the fluffy Akane hair as embellishment before he stopped. Judging by the way Nel's aloof hair swayed from side to side, she seemed quite satisfied. As for how that thing actually swayed, it's best not to delve into it...

"It's okay... small and cute too - huh~~"

The magnetic voice ringing in her ears startled Nilu, followed by surprise and shyness unique to girls. Others can lie but the "one" behind her cannot and will not lie. The uneasiness, girlish heart and the presence of a third person made her, who seemed to like to attack directly and actively, very confused, and then she escaped from the battlefield in the third place.

"Okay, let's go too—oh... huh? Master, do you think you want to eat me now? You didn't even do anything to me that day~"

"What are you thinking about... Well, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't thinking about anything at all. After all, you're both cute and sexy, Akane. Especially when you're teasing me, I really want to pin you to the ground—ahem..."

Seeing the atmosphere becoming ambiguous and charming, Ping Xin hurriedly interrupted the spell. After all, it was time to eat breakfast, not the pretty girl buns, and he didn't want to be late for the first day of school for the second time!

"...Although you, Akane, usually like to take care of others and always talk about 'master' and 'maid', in your heart you also want to be cared for, loved, and taken care of, right?"