Tokyo: Simulation Begins with the Big Sister Next Door

An Zeliang didn't mind; he had already transcended the low-level pleasure of winning and losing in games.

Playing games is mostly just for the sake of playing games.

However, some people are becoming engrossed in this kind of fun. Hayano Hoshiko's eyes darted around, and a brilliant idea suddenly popped into her head.

"Ahem... Anze, this is Xinggong's first time playing this game, she's not very familiar with it yet... Why don't you team up with her, and choose a support role?"

"Hoshimiya-san, right!"

"Hoshimiya-kun shouldn't have any objections, right?"

"can."

Hoshimiya Rin calmly agreed, her gaze sweeping over countless heroes before selecting a character and clicking the mouse twice.

[Rin Hoshimiya has chosen Black Rock Shooter as her hero.]

Black Rock Shooter again?

Ms. Hayano frowned. She had just been killed three times by Ryo Anzawa using this character, and she was very unhappy with the character.

However, considering that this is Rin Hoshimiya's first time playing a game, even with Yasuzawa Ryo's help, her skills are definitely terrible!

Watch her redeem herself and get back into form!

"Okay, then I'll stick with Icarus." Hayano-sensei confidently selected her hero and clicked "Ready."

"Hoshimiya-san, my hopes for victory rest on you."

An Zeliang chuckled and made a joke, then casually picked a support hero.

Hoshimiya Rin nodded slightly, her calm eyes looking at Icarus, which was being manipulated by Hayano-sensei.

Since it was a local multiplayer game, the matchmaking time was saved, and all three players entered the game at the same time after clicking "ready".

Just like in the previous game, Hoshimiya Rin controlled her character and approached the river directly. She imitated Anze Ryo's operation in the previous game, clearing minions and using skills from time to time. Then, like a martial arts master dueling, she stood quietly in the center, waiting for Hayano Hoshiko to arrive.

Meanwhile, An Zeliang stood to the side, giving a simple explanation of how to operate and play this hero.

Soon, both sides reached level five and were able to use their ultimate skills.

"President, you can prioritize Q and then E, then build Tensa Zangetsu and Tessaiga first, and then..."

An Zeliang went back to the city to buy equipment. Just as he was discussing his equipment setup, he saw that Xinggong Lin's health bar suddenly decreased.

"Ms. Hayano ambushed me."

Rin Hoshimiya offered an explanation, then, without flinching, she piloted her Black Rock Shooter to meet the attack.

Two minutes later.

"I am dead."

Rin Hoshimiya frowned slightly as she looked at the grayed-out screen.

Upon hearing this, before An Zeliang could even speak, Hayano-sensei, who had finally secured a first kill, was already grinning smugly.

"Haha, the teacher played with Anze for a long time and practiced many times to reach this level!"

"Hoshimiya-kun, you still need to practice more, otherwise you'll never be able to beat the teacher!"

As the few provocative words fell into her ears, a subtle, inexplicable emotion flickered in Hoshimiya Rin's eyes.

Da da.

Her hands returned to the keyboard, skillfully pressing the skill keys. Her eyes calmly gazed at the character of Hayano Hoshiko on the screen as she spoke.

"Then go ahead."

Chapter 141, 139': Hayano Hoshiko: I clearly won, why...

Why are you unhappy?

"Hoshimiya-kun, it's just dying once. Don't be discouraged or angry. This game is inherently difficult to play and requires a lot of skill and practice. So you can't learn it just by watching a few games. You need to play more and practice more."

"Of course, you have quite a bit of talent. You were able to use skills on your first try and even dodge them with movement. You're quite talented! However, you're still a bit behind your teacher."

Hayano Hoshiko spoke slowly and deliberately, which at first glance sounded like she was comforting Hoshimiya Rin, but in reality, she was bragging! She was using the way of praising others to highlight her own talent.

When it comes to games, Hayano-sensei always possesses a mysterious confidence and an indomitable spirit. No one can beat him!

As she spoke, Hayano Hoshiko didn't forget to return to town and equip her Icarus with new gear. Then, she swaggered over to the river and stood in the middle of the path.

"Has Hoshimiya not finished buying his equipment yet? Don't be discouraged, you can improve your skills by playing more."

Hayano Hoshiko continued to comfort and persuade Hoshimiya Rin to come online.

She was well aware that being killed for the first time was frustrating, and it was understandable that she might even consider quitting the game. But she had finally found an opponent she could beat, so how could she let them quit just like that?

In the past, when I played against Anze Liang, I was always veiled. When I played against the computer, no matter how good or bad she was, the computer character would not react. Even if I broke through the battle lines, I would inevitably feel a little bored.

Now, she has used her hard-earned skills to successfully slay a real player, and the only real player she can slay, so naturally she can't let the other player quit the game easily.

Otherwise, who will I bully in the future!

"Hayano-sensei, I'm on my way."

Hoshimiya Rin's expression didn't change much. After calmly saying a few words, she controlled her resurrected character to travel while glancing at the minimap, seemingly estimating the time it would take for the character to reach the river.

Yasuzawa Ryo, who was near the river, was playing with Hayano Hoshiko.

In fact, with his master-level all-around gaming skills, even if he is playing a support hero now, he wouldn't be too scared in a one-on-one situation with Hayano Hoshiko in the early game. He could even outmaneuver Hayano Hoshiko with his excellent positioning and operational awareness.

But after all, it was a game played by three people, and An Zeliang had long since outgrown the time when he cared a lot about winning or losing.

Since it's a solo match between two girls, he should just play support, like playing against bots, without intentionally feeding or taking kills.

The main theme is "friendship first".

Of course, An Zeliang didn't forget to comfort his marksman: "President, you don't need to rush into a fight after you go online. Teacher Hayano has now gotten the first kill and has widened the economic gap with you. Let's play it safe, develop first, and catch up in economy."

"Ah."

Hoshimiya Rin nodded slightly, obediently refraining from fighting. His character, with Anze Ryo's support, was clearing minions and reaping gold. Hayano Hoshiko, knowing Anze Ryo's prowess, also refrained from provoking him with her robot support, instead staying cautiously under the tower, occasionally throwing out a skill to harass the two and also farming minions.

The battle situation appeared remarkably harmonious, and both sides' economies were gradually developing.

However, Hayano Hoshiko had secured the first kill, and being a veteran player, Hoshimiya Rin and her teammate were consistently outmatched in terms of economy.

After thinking for a moment, Hoshiko Hayano manipulated her character to appear and disappear around the edge of the turret, almost shouting, "Go ahead and hit me, you idiot!"

If she were playing against An Zeliang, she would probably have been hit three or five times by now!

But now she's playing against Hoshimiya Rin, who's just started playing the game. Every time Hayano Hoshiko tries to seduce Hoshimiya Rin with her fancy moves, the other player always responds, either by throwing a skill or by predicting her movement.

Although Anze Ryo would remind Hoshimiya Rin that these were all harassment tactics, beginners who were just starting out found it difficult to keep up with the awareness and skills, and would always react subconsciously.

Moreover, Hoshimiya Rin does seem to be a little angry!

Although I've never seen Hoshimiya-san angry before, she's definitely a little angry right now.

Hayano Hoshiko was oblivious to what was happening, and her lips gradually curled into a smirk.

I've never had such a wonderful game.

Not only do I have economic leverage, but they also seem rather clueless. How can I possibly lose?!

"Hoshimiya-kun, you'll be fine after a while, then you can come and fight me."

"If the teacher only kills you once to win the game, it feels like they're bullying the newbie."

Hayano Hoshiko openly turned to look at Hoshimiya Rin, her words not so much arrogant as to be smug and somewhat provocative.

Rin Hoshimiya didn't answer, calmly continuing to operate the mouse, seemingly having maxed out her resistance to trash talk.

Anze Liang smiled, knowing that Hayano-sensei meant no harm. He had just been beaten too many times by Hayano in games, and now that he could finally beat a newbie, he was getting a little carried away.

And the president certainly wouldn't get angry over such a joke... I don't think so, right?

Seeing that she had enough money to buy new equipment, Hoshimiya Rin followed Anze Ryo's previous instructions and moved back a bit of the route, preparing to return to town to buy equipment.

Just then, Hayano Hoshiko rolled her eyes, and as if she had thought of something, she suddenly said with a smile.

"Are you going back already, Hoshimiya? Teacher has a huge economic advantage now. Without the suppression of damage dealers, killing a support hero is very easy for me."

"Oh dear, Anze never died when we played together. Could it be that his first time was when he was on the same team as Hoshimiya, and you gave it to me?"

Before she could finish speaking, the character controlled by Hayano Hoshiko suddenly rushed towards Yasuzawa Ryo!

"!"

With a blank expression, Hoshimiya Rin quickly canceled the recall animation, instinctively activated her ultimate skill, and chased after Hayano Hoshiko.

But to her surprise, An Zeliang easily dodged Hayano Hoshiko's skill with a nimble movement, without even using any skills.

Just then, Hoshimiya Rin filled the gap and crashed head-on into it, causing her health bar to drop sharply.

"Haha, Hoshimiya-kun played very well, and his catch was even better!"

Hayano Hoshiko pressed her advantage, immediately unleashing a series of skills that caused Hoshimiya Rin's health bar to drop rapidly.

"President, don't worry, she can't kill me."

Seeing this, Anze Liang lightly tapped the keyboard, taking the initiative to subdue Hayano Hoshiko.

The character then gave Hoshimiya Rin a buff, speaking calmly.

"My ultimate skill's damage is wrong."

Rin Hoshimiya frowned slightly as she watched Hoshiko Hayano's health bar slowly dwindle.

"Oh dear, is that not right? Compared to a seasoned teacher, Hoshimiya-kun is still far too inexperienced!"

Hayano Hoshiko's control had been released, and she charged straight at Hoshimiya Rin's ultimate attack without any fear, explaining with a bright smile on her face.

"Teacher just used the NICE Staff, hehehe. You newbie Hoshiguma, you don't know this, do you? After your Black Rock Shooter uses its ultimate, its normal attacks count as skill damage. My NICE Staff can suppress you, and you can't cancel your ultimate on your own!"

Despite Yasuzawa Ryo's perfect support, interrupting Hayano Hoshiko's attacks multiple times and providing opportunities to disengage from the battle.

However, it was Hoshimiya Rin's first time playing, and her skills were not up to par. She quickly fell into a disadvantageous position, her health bar was in danger, and she did not have any skills to quickly create distance. Soon, under Hayano Hoshiko's series of attacks, her screen turned gray.

Dead again.

Rin Hoshimiya stared at the screen, her expression calm, revealing nothing of her thoughts.

"Don't be discouraged, Hoshimiya-kun. The teacher and Anze-kun have played countless rounds together. It's perfectly normal for you to die ten more times!"