My Romance Simulation with Them

In the letter, you told Goto Ichiri that you didn't want to lock her up, didn't want to extinguish or deny her dreams, and even less did you want all her efforts to be in vain.

You are the thorns blocking her path, both in life and in her dreams. Since she's unwilling to overcome them, then it's your turn to do it.

[Goto Ichiri, clutching her guitar, fell silent. She locked herself in the closet for several days, and when she reappeared, she began practicing the guitar like a madwoman, neglecting to eat or sleep.]

She rejoined the band she had previously left and, with her absolute mastery of guitar, captivated the hearts of everyone who came to see her perform.

She practiced guitar relentlessly, even dropping out of high school to dedicate herself entirely to band activities.

The advice of her friends could not deter her unwavering determination; the praise and recognition of others could not even evoke the slightest joy in her. Therefore, she earned the title of 'Queen of Ice and Snow Rock in Setagaya Ward'.

The band members have a good relationship and understand her, but most people just think of her as an emotionless rock 'n' roll fanatic.

[But what no one knew was that only when she went on stage, exhausted from practicing guitar, would she carefully scan the crowd, hoping to catch a glimpse of the person she wanted to see.]

Thanks to Ichiri Goto's efforts, the band "End" captivated a large audience with their immense popularity and quickly debuted nationwide, becoming one of the hottest rock bands and a frequent guest on television.

Gradually, people noticed that Goto Ichiri always used the same natural wood-colored electric guitar for her stage performances, which attracted a lot of attention. They felt this was part of the reason for her sudden popularity. Natural wood-colored electric guitars sold very well that season.

Hiding in a room known only to yourself, you quickly rise to a high-ranking position in a company, relying on your innate talent for learning and your ability to read people. Your handsome and youthful appearance makes you the object of many women's dreams. However, outside of work, you rarely interact with outsiders, except for the band's performances, which you never miss.

Watching Goto Ichiri, hailed as the 'Guitar Queen,' on TV, sitting in a cramped room eating a cheap bento box, you are genuinely happy for her.

[Actually, your salary is enough for you to move to a better apartment, but in the early years of the band 'End', you secretly sent a significant portion of your savings to the band, hiding your identity. These remittances helped them overcome many difficulties in their early days.]

Therefore, you are not wealthy right now; on the contrary, you are living in somewhat dire straits.

Just when you think life will continue as usual, unexpected events always happen in unpredictable ways.

Goto Ichiri, I've found you.

Memories surged from my mind.

Chapter Nine. Everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction.

Nango was somewhat taken aback when he bumped into a mature woman with long pink hair, a slender figure, and eyes brimming with tears in front of him, who was carrying a plastic bag in the convenience store.

The distance between here and Tokyo, where the other party is located, is more than a hundred kilometers.

How did the other person find you?

Nanxiang couldn't help but start thinking.

Although he had been eating half-price bento boxes for a long time, his thinking ability had not deteriorated in the slightest. With just a little thought, he understood how the other party had found him.

In his early years, to help the newly debuted band 'End', he secretly sent them money under an assumed name, and those amounts were not small.

If someone were to investigate even slightly, they could easily find out where the money came from.

Nango sighed and looked at Goto Ichiri in front of him.

Unlike Goto Ichiri in high school.

She already had a well-developed figure back then, and now her body is even more voluptuous and mature.

Her fair and pretty face has fully matured, but the childishness of her student days is no longer there, making her appear refined and beautiful.

Those deep blue eyes were looking at him.

Among them, tears glistened.

Nanxiang paused, standing there, feeling as if he had been caught cheating by his wife, and seemed somewhat at a loss.

Unable to describe his relationship with the other person, he stood there, waiting for Goto Ichiri's accusations.

"Is this all for dinner?"

The expected accusations did not materialize.

Nango watched as Goto Ichiri took the half-price bento from his hand.

Looking at the meager dinner in the plastic bag, she grabbed his hand without saying a word.

In Nango's memory, this was the first time Goto Ichiri had ever been so assertive towards him.

Where are we going?

Nanxiang couldn't help but ask a question.

"Come to my place, I'll cook for you."

Nanxiang was about to speak.

But he felt that the strength of Goto Ichiri's palm had increased.

"Ah Shi, you've lost weight."

The sob in her voice made Nanxiang give up the idea of ​​saying anything more.

In front of her, she was not the queen on screen who conquered everyone with her skillful techniques, but rather the somewhat childish Yili who would cry at the drop of a hat.

There was no grand reunion, no endless monologues of love.

The two were simply walking forward on the road.

A piercing gaze came from all around, from fans who recognized Goto Ichiri as the national rock queen.

Feeling the gazes around him, Nango Toki, who was being held by Goto Ichiri, loosened his grip slightly.

But soon, he felt it.

Every time he relaxed his grip a little, Goto Ichiri tightened his grip a little more.

Yes.

She must hold on tight.

Never let go again—

Goto Ichiri moved into your house. It was small, even smaller than her current equipment room where she stores her instruments, but she didn't mind. She simply used her clumsy knives to prepare the ingredients for you.

[You noticed your ex-girlfriend's predicament, so you stepped forward, took the knife, and ostensibly to help, but actually prepared a lavish meal. Goto Ichiri, a little embarrassed, gently punched your chest with her fist.]

Despite not seeing each other for several years, your relationship hasn't grown estranged at all; on the contrary, this long separation has made it even stronger.

Goto Ichiri moved in, and after several years, you once again spent the entire night discussing guitar and playing with her. Years of pent-up passion from Goto Ichiri overwhelmed you.

Leaning against the headboard, you gently stroked Goto Ichiri's long hair and smooth back, answering her questions casually.

[Goto Ichiri harbored no resentment towards your sudden departure. Even after becoming the nation's guitar queen, she remained the timid girlfriend you always were, completely at your mercy.]

[You expressed your concern about this. The incident of her tugging at you today might be in the paparazzi's papers tomorrow. While the rock band might not care, you didn't want Goto Ichiri's reputation to be damaged in the slightest.]

Compared to your worries, Goto Ichiri is quite philosophical about it. She's long considered retiring, and after several years with the band, she's already amassed a huge fortune—enough for you and her to live on until you die...even if it's just sitting in the bank earning interest, it'll be more than enough for your descendants. As for her money, it's essentially your money.

Seeing Goto Ichiri's earnest eyes and unwavering resolve, this time you didn't persist in your stubbornness and respected her decision.

The following day, Goto Ichiri brought you to a press conference, where she clearly stated her intention to retire and marry you.

This sudden news caused a huge sensation throughout Japan.

[But Goto Ichiri didn't care. She introduced you to the members of the 'End' band. Despite Goto Ichiri's somewhat irresponsible and sudden announcement of her departure, the members didn't complain at all, only felt reluctant to let her go. Ultimately, however, they still expressed their blessings to you and her.]

Your wedding with Ichiri Goto wasn't a grand affair. You didn't have many friends during your student days, and the only people who attended were a few colleagues and your family. Ichiri Goto was in a similar situation; she dedicated her time to guitar and her band, and apart from her family and band members, no one else attended her wedding.

But none of that matters. You and she only have eyes for each other, and you've gone on to get married.

You and Goto Ichiri became husband and wife.

We've finally reached this point.

Temporarily pausing his recollection, Nanxiang Shi let out a heavy sigh, glancing at the classroom that had already been open for half a day.

As the top student in his grade, he naturally enjoyed privileges that ordinary students didn't have. Even if he was distracted in class, the teacher never blamed him.

The lesson wasn't too difficult; it was something Nanxiang could easily handle, and he didn't plan to listen anymore.

Because Nango Toki was more interested in Goto Ichiri in the real world than in the course content.

That girl who was feeling sorry for herself, timid and afraid.

How did you spend your day today?

He thought about it for a moment, then gave up.

After a simple adjustment of his mindset, Nanxiang Shi re-entered the simulation.

[You and your wife have a very happy married life. As she said, she has enough money to live comfortably even if you do nothing. You love your wife deeply, just as she loves you deeply.]

The simulator's description is simple—their married life is very happy.

If they are so happy, why isn't the simulation over yet?

Nanxiang vaguely sensed something was wrong and continued reading.

You've decided to have a child to continue your current happiness.

Everything seems to be moving in a positive direction.

That same phrase again.

The use of "seems" here is quite subtle.

Nanxiang frowned and continued reading.

However, neither you, immersed in happiness, nor your wife noticed the foreshadowing that had been laid long ago.

A turning point has arrived.

Chapter Ten. And so, the whole mountain was ablaze with red.

A turning point occurred.

Your wife suddenly fell ill. You couldn't understand why your wife, who seemed so healthy to you, would suddenly become like this. After much questioning, the doctor revealed the truth.

[My wife's rise to become a guitar-playing rock queen is inextricably linked to her years of tireless, unwavering practice.]

The pressure of the band's adjustment period, the audience's expectations, and constant practice—all of this was borne by the wife alone. For the band's sake, she often secretly took stimulants to cope, but enduring it didn't mean it disappeared. The human body, being so fragile, simply cannot withstand years of intense pressure.

My wife is inherently strong-willed; she never told you these things, but her resilient spirit couldn't support her fragile health.

The time I spent with you was peaceful, but the temporary relief I felt couldn't support my body, which had been ravaged by medication for so long.

Her body was too weak from excessive medication, and you could only watch helplessly as she grew thinner and paler day by day.