My Romance Simulation with Them

Putting aside Inoue Takina's attitude, Nishiki Chizuka, standing next to her, already had a speechless expression: "Um... you haven't forgotten that you've always had terrible taste in people, have you?"

"Uh--"

Mizuki Nakahara clutched her chest.

"I often get scammed by bad men."

Chizuka Nishiki spoke in a very cute tone.

"Uh--"

"I invited someone to dinner last time, but they stood me up the next time I made the appointment."

"Uh--"

"So, Mizuki-nee, the way you look at people... well..."

Chizuka Nishiki placed her slender, pale fingers to her lips and giggled adorably, "Hmm, absolutely not!"

"...You really are the kind of people who can hurt others with words without batting an eye."

Mizuki Nakahara crawled out from under the table, her chest still aching from being poked.

"Oh well, there's nothing I can do about it. After all, Mizuki-nee's judgment of people is absolutely terrible..."

“I can actually vouch for Mizuki on this point.”

The voice suddenly appeared, interrupting Nishiki Chizuka who was continuing to speak.

A short, blonde girl with a lazy gaze, wearing the 'Ricoriko' uniform, secretly crawled out from under the bar.

Her name is Kurumi, and she is also a member of 'Rikorik'.

However, she is different from Mizuki Nakahara, Takina Inoue, and Chizuka Nishiki.

She preferred to slack off in a corner rather than work hard—her short stature had helped her countless times.

That's why she heard every single word that Mizuki Nakahara and Toki Nanago said.

At this moment, she was closing her mobile game, yawning, propping her chin up with her hand, and looking at Nishiki Chizuka and Inoue Takina with sleepy eyes, before speaking:

“Ruixi is right. When that medium described Chizuka's condition, he didn't hesitate for a moment. He didn't even bother to observe Ruixi's facial expression. How should I put it…”

The blonde Kurumi raised a finger: "Although I don't believe in theology either, you haven't been in contact with that person, so you don't know. He speaks very decisively without thinking, as if he already knew about Chizuka's condition."

"I think the situation can't get any worse, so why not try to trust the other person?"

Hu Tao sat up straight and expressed her thoughts.

These words silenced Inoue Takina, who had previously expressed her opinions.

Just as Walnut said.

Even if things continue like this, it will only mean watching Chizuki Nishiki's health deteriorate day by day until she dies.

And there's an opportunity right in front of them that might save the other person... although it's very unreliable and the chances are slim.

But that was still a glimmer of hope.

A ray of light in the darkness is like straw on the water's edge.

No matter how thin or weak the straw is, a drowning person desperate to survive will cling to it tightly.

This is a Japanese proverb: "A drowning person climbs grass to survive."

"But the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment upon failure, I think..."

Inoue Takina wanted to say something more.

“I know you’re hesitant too, Takina.”

Mizuki Nakahara spoke up: "However, concern can cloud judgment. You've lost your usual composure because you're so worried about Chizuka's condition... Instead of sticking to your own ideas, why don't you ask Chizuka... Her thoughts are the most important, aren't they?"

“…” Inoue Takina.

She fell silent and stopped speaking.

But those wisteria-like eyes were always looking at Nishiki Chizuka.

As Mizuki Nakahara said, the one who really makes the decision is Chizuka Nishiki, who is right beside her.

After all, Chizuka Nishiki's life should be her own decision.

Under everyone's watchful eyes.

Nishikiki Chishu thought.

Then tilt your head.

Her golden hair bounced, revealing a vibrant smile.

"In that case, I think meeting that medium would be a good idea, since it seems quite interesting."

"Is it interesting...?"

Hearing this unexpected answer, Mizuki Nakahara, Kurumi, and Takina Inoue exchanged smiles.

That's definitely Chizuka Nishiki's style.

If it were them, they certainly wouldn't be able to make decisions that could affect their lives with such a relaxed and cheerful attitude as she does.

Chapter 88. Do you smell his breath on your lips? (4300 words)

If there's one thing in this world that Goto Ichiri finds most difficult to accept...

That might be the way to work on the stars.

The thought of having to interact and communicate with strangers again made the pink-haired girl's small, extremely sensitive, and socially anxious heart start to beat rapidly.

But not working isn't an option either.

After the band ends, they will need to conduct activities and naturally collect some fees from the store's internal quotas.

Her allowance alone is far from enough to cover her expenses.

I wonder how Senior Nanxiang is doing?

Goto Ichiri, with a slight hunchback and carrying a guitar case on his back, walked into the Starry Sky, lost in thought.

Although it was just fragments of memory, she clearly remembered that her family situation in Nanxiang had always been very difficult.

I wonder how he's been doing lately...

Goto Ichiri sighed softly, then secretly glanced at the band members who had temporarily gathered together in the Starry Night.

Then, taking advantage of their inattention, he quietly sat down next to Kita Ikuyo.

Well...

Looking at my friends who are discussing the next official performance.

Goto Ichiri could feel a subtle feeling in his heart.

She still remembered it.

As far as I can remember, it wasn't just her who liked Nanago Toki; even Ichiji Nijika, who was always caring and warm-hearted, also liked Nanago Toki very much.

And it's not just Nijigasaki.

Goto Ichiri secretly glanced at Kita Ikuyo, who was smiling broadly and happily sharing her thoughts beside her.

Her carefully groomed appearance is eye-catching, and her cheerful attitude is equally undeniable.

But even this person—in his memory—had feelings for Nango-senpai.

Um...

Whether it's Nijika or Kita-san, they both need to pay close attention.

Goto Ichiri thought to herself, and finally secretly glanced at the blue-haired girl with a beauty mark on her teardrop, who was resting her chin on her hands and seemed to be thinking about something.

A neutral and refined face, with a cool, elegant, and languid air about her.

Ryo Yamada...

In her memory, although Yamada Ryo also liked Nango Toki very much, he never directly expressed his love.

But the burning passion hidden beneath that cold exterior is something that cannot be ignored.

We can't let our guard down when it comes to Liang Sang...

After this brief analysis, Goto Ichiri suddenly realized that he had been surrounded by formidable enemies all along without his knowledge.

Every friend of yours could potentially become your competitor.

A sense of crisis inexplicably rose in my heart.

But Goto Ichiri simply let out a small sigh, then clenched his fist to cheer himself up.

No, no problem! Iri! You have to believe in yourself!

In a normal competition, I might not be able to beat everyone.

But... but the situation is different now.

Everyone else has no memory! I'm the only one who retains it.

In some ways, I'm already far ahead of everyone else!

And the day before yesterday, my senior from Nanxiang even saw me off at the station...

This pace must be the fastest among everyone, right?

Goto Ichiri began to gain confidence.

Hehe... As long as I maintain my current advantage, I should be able to win over Senior Nango without any problems.

"Hmm? Little Lonely? What's wrong?"

"Ah...uh...no, it's nothing."

Hearing Ichika's caring greeting, Goto Ichiri snapped out of his reverie and wiped the drool from his mouth with his sleeve.

"Is that so...? It just so happens that we've come up with the topic of Nango-san."

"Huh? Senior Nanxiang?"