Tokyo: Simulation Begins with the Big Sister Next Door

She had been lost in thought for who knows how long.

Da da.

There was a sudden knock on the door, and the wife's gentle voice came from outside.

"Xiao Kui, may I come in?"

"Ah... okay, I didn't lock the door."

Nakano Aoi snapped out of her daze, brushed some stray hairs from her forehead, looked away, and sat down on the bed.

The door was pushed open, and the lady walked in.

Because they were at home, the lady was only wearing a silk nightgown. The soft, high-quality satin shimmered slightly with her movements, vaguely outlining the shape of her figure.

"Xiao Kui, you're back very early today. Did you miss your club activities? Or did something happen at school?" His wife asked with concern, sitting down on the edge of the bed.

"Nothing happened. It's just that today's club activities were canceled, so I didn't have to stay at school. And... I didn't have anywhere I wanted to go, so I just went home to rest."

Nakano Aoi's voice was natural and clear, and her legs, clad in black stockings, swayed gently by the bedside. She looked relaxed and showed no signs of anything unusual.

However, the lady shook her head slightly and said, word by word.

"Xiao Kui."

“When you get home, you usually take off your school uniform first, then change into your pajamas, take a shower, and then go back to your room to do your own things.”

"And you've been home for so long today, and you're still wearing your school uniform, not even taking off your stockings... You've been looking so distracted the whole time. Is everything really alright?"

After listening to what my sister-in-law said,

Nakano Aoi finally realized that her behavior today was too abnormal, and her sister-in-law had already noticed something was wrong.

But she couldn't explain why she was behaving so strangely, so she could only explain, "I was probably too tired today and forgot to change my clothes..."

"I'll go change into my pajamas now and take a shower while I'm at it..."

Nakano Aoi looked like a child afraid of having her secret thoughts discovered, and as she spoke, she got out of bed, ready to escape.

"Xiao Kui."

Suddenly, the lady reached out and grabbed Kui's wrist, pulling her back onto the bed.

The two women lay on the soft bed like sisters. The woman was on her side, and some of her hair, which had been tied up, had fallen loose from her earlier movements, hanging down her soft, white neck. Her eyes looked tenderly at Nakano Aoi.

Nakano Aoi's eyes darted around, her small hands unconsciously clutching her crumpled school uniform, and she muttered in a coquettish voice.

"Sister-in-law, what's wrong now? Won't you let me take a shower? I feel so smelly..."

"It's alright, your sister-in-law doesn't mind."

The lady smiled and pinched Nakano Aoi's small nose, her tone full of affection.

"Ugh! Sister-in-law, I'm not a child anymore." Nakano Aoi expressed her firm protest against having her nose pinched.

"Yes, she's definitely not a child anymore. My Xiaokui has grown up, has a boy she likes, and is dating," the wife said with a smile.

"Dating?! Hmm! Why would you say something like that, sister-in-law? I don't even know many guys, how could I possibly have a boy I like!"

Nakano Aoi tried to explain, but for some reason, the image of Yasuzawa Ryo suddenly flashed through her mind.

"Don't you have a boy you like?"

The woman blinked, noticing Aoi's obviously guilty look, and said with a smile, "If you didn't have a boy you like, why would you look like you've just broken up with someone, with such a distracted expression?"

"I just……"

Squeezing the crumpled hem of her school uniform, Nakano Aoi really didn't know how to express her complicated feelings.

I only heard that Anze and the club president were going on a yacht trip together and going on a date... Why do I feel so uncomfortable?

Do I really like...?

Nakano Aoi lowered her head and said in a complicated tone, "Sister-in-law, I just feel a little uncomfortable..."

The lady spoke gently, "Is it because of Anze?"

Upon hearing her sister-in-law mention the name, Nakano Aoi subconsciously looked up at her. Seeing her sister-in-law's knowing expression, she had no choice but to admit it.

"...Yes, it's because of Anze."

"Today I overheard... no, I accidentally overheard Hoshimiya Rin asking Anze out... and it was just the two of them going out alone."

"Then, for some reason, I became very unhappy. Even though Anze and I aren't a couple, and we haven't had any of the ambiguous feelings you only see in anime, I just... feel really unhappy."

"Is my little Kui jealous?" the wife laughed.

"No! I think Rin Hoshimiya and Ansawa were just hanging out... How could I be jealous? Besides, I already said that Ansawa and I aren't..."

"They're a couple, why would I be jealous?" Nakano Aoi said, but her tone was inexplicably more unhappy.

Seeing this, the wife seemed to understand the reason and couldn't help but laugh, "Xiao Kui, the reason you're not feeling well is because you didn't go with them, right?"

Hearing her sister-in-law's words, Nakano Aoi thought about it carefully and nodded hesitantly.

"It seems...that's how it is."

"Whether that's true or not, we just need to make one thing clear: Xiao Kui, you don't want to be left behind."

The lady spoke softly, as if she were giving Xiao Kui some advice or guidance.

"Moreover, my sister-in-law knows something else."

"So, Xiao Kui, staying at home and racking your brains like this won't get you anywhere."

"If you want to get rid of your discomfort, you need to do something... like interrupt their date? Or join their date?"

"Boys and girls in their adolescence will encounter boys they like, but this liking doesn't necessarily mean liking. However, don't let the opportunity to like someone slip away, or you might regret it later."

"..."

Listening to her sister-in-law's words, Nakano Aoi remained silent for a while, her small hands clenching from time to time, hesitating for an unknown period of time... Suddenly, as if she had made up her mind, she raised her head.

"Sister-in-law, I have something I'd like to ask you."

"Go and put on makeup and change your clothes. Don't worry about the boat ticket."

"Yes! You're so kind, sister-in-law!"

The confusion on Nakano Aoi's face vanished, replaced by a happy smile. However, then, as if remembering something, a hint of confusion flashed in her eyes.

"Sister-in-law, what kind of clothes do you think I should change into?"

"Of course, the prettier you look, the better."

"OK!"

"Xiao Kui, you do your makeup first, I'm going out to make a phone call."

After giving her instructions with a smile, the wife left the room, took out her phone, made a call, and gave the order to buy the boat tickets.

After the phone call ended, the lady leaned against the second-floor railing, looking at Xiao Kui's room, a strange look flashing in her eyes, and she murmured something softly.

"Xiao Kui has suddenly grown up and is now a teenage girl..."

At that moment, the door was suddenly opened.

While changing her clothes, Nakano Aoi said, "Sister-in-law, please buy me two boat tickets!"

Two tickets? Are there any other people going?

"Okay! I'll change my clothes first, and I'll tell you in a bit. Anyway, sister-in-law, please remember to buy me two tickets, you absolutely must buy two!"

Chapter 150, 148: Nakano Aoi: President, what are you all doing here?

Where is it?

A black luxury car is driving smoothly on the road.

Inside the car, Hoshimiya Rin sat quietly next to An Zeliang. The distance between them was neither too close nor too far. One of Hoshimiya Rin's hands was resting comfortably on the seat. If the car suddenly shook, her hand would easily bump into An Zeliang's body, or into his hand, which was also resting on the seat.

But the driver's skills were so good that the vehicle didn't even shake, let alone tremble.

So the two of them just stared at their phones quietly, behaving politely towards each other, much like a couple who had nothing to talk about.

Hoshimiya Rin stared intently at her phone, occasionally swiping it. A few seconds later, she suddenly turned her head and handed the phone to Anze Liang.

Which one is better?

"Ok?"

An Zeliang glanced at his phone screen and saw some simple men's clothing styles that could be worn to formal occasions.

Rin Hoshimiya explained, "After all, I invited Anze out to play, so if my attire is inappropriate, it's my mistake."

"Anze, which one do you like better?"

An Zeliang glanced at them and found that the styles were all similar, and the colors were limited to black, white, gray, and blue, so there wasn't much to choose from. It was also clear that Xinggong Lin didn't like complicated clothing. After thinking for a moment, he randomly pointed to one.

"Let's go with this gray one."

"... "

During their conversation, the car stopped in front of a luxury hotel.

After greeting the driver, Hoshimiya Rin and Anzawa Ryo entered the hotel.

The hotel's decor and furnishings exude understated luxury, suggesting it's at least a high-end, five-star hotel. The receptionist had a sweet smile and a gentle tone.

"Miss Hoshimiya and Mr. Anze?"

"Ah."

"Okay, we've found it for you. You've booked two luxury suites."

Hoshimiya Rin nodded slightly.

"Two rooms?"

An Zeliang glanced at Xinggong Lin and said with a smile, "I thought Xinggong-kun only booked one room, or that the hotel only had one room left."

Faced with An Zeliang's teasing, Xing Gonglin remained calm, her eyes unconsciously looking in other directions, but she naturally replied, "Only those with ill intentions would use such a cliché excuse."

Just then, the receptionist suddenly looked up and gave an apologetic smile.

"Excuse me, please wait a moment... there seems to be a problem with the rooms here."