My Romance Simulation with Them

Thinking of this, she spoke up decisively:

"Well... what you just said, although some of it is a little inaccurate, such as me watching teen romance dramas late at night at the age of 27, and my hangover vomiting... the rest is... barely correct."

She coughed lightly: "I admit you are a capable spiritual medium, but don't get me wrong, that doesn't mean I believe you."

“…” Nanxiang shook his head.

Why does Nakahara Mizuki have a bit of a tsundere personality?

Well, since the topic has come this far, then...

“It is my honor that Miss Nakahara is willing to acknowledge me, but through my palm reading just now... I have actually discovered something that I must tell you.”

"Something I have to tell you...?"

Nango used a very strong tone, which made Nakahara Mizuki inexplicably nervous.

She couldn't help but look up at Nanxiang and ask, "Is it that important?"

“Very important.”

Nango said calmly, "In a sense, it might even affect whether this coffee shop exists or not."

Please tell me!

Having already believed Nango Toki's words to a certain extent, Nakahara Mizuki couldn't control her emotions upon hearing this and immediately stood up.

No way.

You must know that 'RicoRico' is their last hope.

If 'RicoRico' falls down.

Then the orphanage would also go bankrupt due to mismanagement, and the children living there would...

Thinking of the serious consequences, Nakahara Mizuki could no longer be as relaxed as before.

Fortunately, Nanxiang Shi in front of him showed no intention of keeping him in suspense.

Upon hearing her answer, he spoke without hesitation: "In the near future, perhaps in a month, you will lose someone who is extremely important to you."

"Losing someone who is incredibly important to me?"

Mizuki Nakahara was stunned.

"Yes, that person will eventually pass away because their body cannot withstand the pain."

Nango stopped speaking at this point.

Because he clearly knows that some things should not be said completely; leaving half for the other person to imagine will be more effective.

And just as he had imagined.

After hearing his words, various faces flashed through Nakahara Mizuki's mind.

Finally, the image that remained in my mind was that of a sunny, cheerful, and energetic young girl.

"Thousands of bunches..."

She seemed to have lost all her strength, muttering to herself.

Chapter 86. Miss Yamada is truly a strange creature (4100 words)

Chizuka Nishiki suffers from congenital heart disease, a fact known to everyone in 'RikoRiko'.

According to doctors, this type of congenital heart disease is incurable; the only treatment is to use medications to prolong life.

Unlike many movies and TV shows, these drugs, while pricey, are not considered expensive—after all, Chizuki Nishiki's heart condition has always been incurable.

But as Chizuka Nishiki gets older, her energy only increases.

The heart, which was already defective, has gradually begun to show signs of weakness.

The doctor had told all the employees at 'Licorico'.

If Chizuka Nishiki has health problems, it will most likely happen this year.

She even spoke with Chizuka Nishiki herself, telling her to do whatever she wanted to do quickly so she wouldn't have any regrets.

Everyone was actually mentally prepared for this result, and even Chizuka Nishiki had long accepted it.

She still lives a very happy life, always laughing and joking with others.

However, the calmer and more at ease she appeared, the harder it was for those around her to accept.

For Inoue Takina, who grew up with Nishiki Chizuka and has lived with her ever since, and whose relationship with her is almost like that of sisters, every smile that Nishiki Chizuka shows every second only makes her feel deeply tormented.

Inoue Takina even secretly communicated with Nishiki Chizuka, saying that she would send her to some high-end hospitals in the United States for a medical check-up.

At that time, Nishiki Chizuka just smiled when she heard Inoue Takina's words, and then said, "Stop joking, Takina, even if we wanted to go, we don't have the money."

The tone was one of helplessness yet complete composure.

Yes.

The store manager, Mika, was so troubled by the money needed to provide Chizuka Nishiki with the medication she regularly needed to maintain her heart that she lost a lot of hair.

As for sending Chizuka Nishiki to a hospital abroad?

This is even more impossible.

The impoverished 'RicoRico' simply doesn't have that money.

Therefore, everyone could only look at Chizuka Nishiki, look at her, and then—

Helpless.

"Do you have any solutions?"

Nakahara Mizuki eagerly asked Nango Toki a question.

Although she constantly called Nishiki Chizuka an arrogant brat who "didn't know his place," she had also been infected by Nishiki Chizuka's joy.

They are companions, the kind of companions who, though they usually despise and ridicule each other and are full of disdain, cherish and value each other immensely when it comes to crucial moments.

"Nothing in this world is absolute. Even if I told Miss Nakahara that I have a solution, I'm sure you would still have doubts, wouldn't you?"

“This…” Nakahara Mizuki opened her mouth, but did not refute Nango Toki.

She herself didn't care what she believed, but Nishiki Chizuki's health was a major issue that no one could ignore, so she naturally couldn't trust others so easily.

Nango Shi understood this point, which is why he spoke up in this way.

Because he had always been perceptive of people's hearts, he understood this.

For a highly vigilant person, a balance between being on high alert and relaxed is actually the most important thing.

While pressing the attack is certainly a good idea, it is also very important to pause the offensive and plant a seed of trust in Nakahara Mizuki's heart.

He then slowly said, "But if Miss Nakahara is willing to believe in the possibility, then please accept this."

As Nango spoke, he took a business card out of his pocket and handed it to Nakahara Mizuki.

"Well...?"

Even Mizuki Nakahara was taken aback when she saw the business card the other person took out of his pocket.

Wow, so professional... they even have business cards...? Nanxiang Shi...? Nanxiang Spiritual Medium Agency...?

She looked down at the business card in her hand.

The name of the firm, Nanxiang's name, and contact number are all clearly listed on it.

But what puzzled Nakahara Mizuki the most was—

Why doesn't Master Nango's business card have an office address?

To her question, Nango simply gave a calm smile:

"Our firm's main focus is on 'fate.' If we are destined to meet, we will meet. If we are not destined to meet, even if we print our address on our business cards, it will be of no use."

Of course, Nanxiang was talking nonsense. He had always lived in a rented house that was drafty and had extremely poor soundproofing. What kind of firm did he have?

In fact, even this business card was printed at a nearby print shop on his way here—he had anticipated this might happen and prepared in advance.

It must be said that he is indeed very talented at conning people.

"Thank you, Master Nanxiang. I will accept this without being too polite."

Subconsciously adding honorifics, Nakahara Mizuki bowed in gratitude.

"No need to be so polite. Although it's just a normal business discussion, I'd be very happy if it could be of any help to you, Miss Nakahara."

He answered politely when he came from the south.

He paused for a moment, then continued, "So, next we'll talk about this guy."

At this point, Nango turned his head and looked at Yamada Ryo sitting next to him.

He approached Yamada Ryo with a smile: "You agree, right, Miss Yamada Ryo?"

"Uh--"

Yamada Ryo looked over expressionlessly, then shuddered.

The smiling face that Nanxiang had shown her now seemed like a devil's smile.

She opened her mouth, then her eyes seemed to have discovered something. She picked up the coffee she had drunk from on the table with both hands and said respectfully, "Please accept this."

"...Didn't you already drink coffee?"

Nango shook his head speechlessly at Ms. Yamada's behavior.

Asking for forgiveness with a cup of coffee you've already drunk from is really...

"Never mind, I'm thirsty anyway."

Nango, who had just finished talking at length, was too lazy to care about these details. He picked up the coffee cup that Yamada Ryo handed him and drank it all in one gulp.

Watching Nango drink his coffee and see the way his throat moved, Yamada Ryo seemed to realize something and subconsciously touched his cherry-pink lips.

Is this what it feels like to indirectly kiss a guy?

It's quite interesting.

Then he turned and said, "So, next we should discuss how to repay the 1,500 yen."