It was supposed to be a love simulation, so why are they also players?

Normal temperature.

Her earlobes were tinged with cherry blossom color.

"I'm fine. Thanks to you, I won the revival match. See, you're out now."

"Eh?"

"You not only saved me, but also saved yourself who was once running away. The courage to help others can overcome fear. You are the best person."

"Hehehe, no! Xia Mu, you're lying to me... Um, thank you."

Knowing where the problem lies and that she desperately needs to make changes, Ichiri Goto just can't bring herself to take the first step.

Nowadays.

It seems I've finally taken that first step.

A little happy, a little shy, a little embarrassed...

Such complicated feelings.

woo-

She quickly got up and stood to one side like a child who had done something wrong.

"It's fate that we met while drifting on the water. From today onwards, we're friends, Yili."

As he spoke, he tried to do a somersault, attempting a stylish get-up, but failed.

Hongxia helped pull it up.

"Ahem, this story teaches us that when we encounter difficulties, we should summon Rainbow Summer, a superhero beloved by children, and listen to applause."

Sparse applause broke out.

From Kita Ikuyo, and the Liang Qichao team who love to watch the drama unfold.

After a brief discussion about the band and the first performance, everyone went home to their own families...

"Poch-chan, I'll leave it to you to take her home."

Kind-hearted Hongxia, like Xia Mu, considers the feelings of others, so she makes the right choice at the right time.

Even if she didn't bring it up herself, given Xia Mu's personality, she would definitely do it anyway.

"Okay, mission accomplished!"

"Boqi-chan, you worked really hard today, you deserve praise."

"Hey hey hey~~"

Hearing the praise, Goto Ichiri became a little smug.

The journey home.

"Do you need me to get it for you?"

"No, no, I'll take it myself..."

"Actually, I've never carried a guitar before. I'd like to experience what it's like to be a guitarist. Hmm, since it's not very convenient right now, I'll try again next time..."

"Smith-Masai..."

Goto Ichiri quietly handed him the violin case, watching him clumsily adjust the strap.

A pink-haired girl with nothing in her hands walked behind the boy who was carrying her guitar case.

She seemed to know something.

But she couldn't say it out loud.

They maintained this subtle understanding.

Xia Mu is a liar.

She was a very gentle liar who would deceive her.

He always uses some nonsensical and absurd words to trick her into falling into Xia Mu's trap.

Compared to the stereotypical image of a nice guy, this side of him is more authentic.

Uh...

She couldn't bring herself to hate this conman.

Lies don't necessarily hurt people.

It depends on how you use it.

Ok.

I think I like it more now.

I'm so lucky to be Xia Mu's friend.

"And if you encounter any troubles, you can talk to your friends about them sometimes~"

"Um……"

"Yili, would you like some crepes?"

"I'm not hungry yet... and I need to go back for dinner... if I go back too late, my parents will worry."

"Yili, actually I'm a lot like you. A long, long time ago, I always hid in a corner by myself, feeling very lonely and isolated. I wanted to change, but I was held back by my own cowardice."

"I didn't realize... I thought Xia Mu, you've always been the kind of person who's very popular since you were little..."

Is he lying again?

Yili was half-believing and half-doubting, but without realizing it, she caught up with Xia Mu's footsteps and walked alongside him.

Perhaps I've sped up my pace, trying to keep up.

Perhaps Xia Mu deliberately slowed down, waiting for her.

"That's not the case... It's just that I've been treated kindly by others."

He used to be socially anxious.

Now, I also suffer from social anxiety.

"Because I've been through it, I won't force you to make any huge changes right now. Let's take it one step at a time. Just be yourself and leave the rest to me."

Xia Mu slowed her pace, her shadow overlapping with hers and then separating.

"I don't understand... Xia Mu, why are you being so nice to me? We just met for the first time, and we only exchanged names today..."

Overly proactive gentleness.

Is it the blindingly bright sun?

No, that's not it.

It was the moonlight that silently crept into the window.

but.

Does she deserve Xia Mu to do this?

Hesitantly, Goto Ichiri awaited an answer.

"Well, there are many reasons for this."

First of all, Ichiri is a very cute girl. I think I definitely won't miss this opportunity to become friends with her. Maybe she'll even develop a crush on me because of it!

Quack! Good job, Xia Mumu!

If Ichiri hadn't thought he was most likely joking, she almost would have believed him.

However, I'll be somewhat happy.

He's praising himself for being cute!

Chapter 232 Exaggerated lies are nothing more than a rainbow bridge built for an insecure snail.

"Secondly—"

After making sure no one was around, Xia Mu suddenly lowered his voice.

"Let me think... Oh right! I'm a master of randomly changing superpowers every week. This week's superpower is the ability to read, which means I can see through your thoughts. I know everything. Now you're wondering if I'm lying to you again."

"!"

Goto Ichiri suddenly froze on the spot.

It's actually true? !

Isn't this a bit excessive?

The pink-haired girl was a little uneasy, afraid that all her random thoughts would be overheard.

With her head lowered, she shrank back for a moment.

This socially awkward girl, dressed in pink outdoor sportswear, sweatpants, and a black skirt, seemed to have become slow and hesitant as she walked, as if she had seen her nemesis, Hakimi.

Goto Ichiri's bangs hung down like spicy seaweed, as if the curtain had been drawn on a stage, and the ends of her hair trembled slightly in the wind.

Xia Mu's playful remark about "seeing through one's innermost thoughts" still echoed in her ears, and her fingertips, gripping the hem of her clothes, were damp with a thin layer of sweat.

Is it true or false?

she does not know.

She couldn't see clearly, she really couldn't see clearly!

"Just kidding. It's easy to figure out what I'm thinking—I can tell just by looking at your expression."

Xia Mu suddenly reached out and lightly touched her lowered eyelids, and the girl abruptly took half a step back.

"Woo~"

I've been scammed again.

The socially anxious little beast let out a mournful cry.

At that moment, all she wanted was to escape, rushing home like a runaway train and crawling back into the safe closet.

"Alright, alright, as compensation, I'll give you this: the Mickey Mouse gadget that gives you courage, jingle bells! Courage Amplifier!"

"compensate……"

Goto Ichiri stared into thought as Natsume suddenly pulled out the stun gun.

Is there something wrong with this gift?

Can she not have it?

Who would give away a stun gun as a gift?

"Don't underestimate this ordinary stun gun. With it, you can defeat any cosmic monster and still get along well with everyone."

"really?"

"I always say that I, Xia Mu, would never lie to a girl, especially a lovely girl like Yi Li."

A liar who's full of lies.

Are you like this when you're facing Nijika-senpai?

"Woo..."

She realized that she had probably been tricked again.

"Knock everyone down, conquer everyone with force, and become friends for life!"

"No, no, no! This is wrong!"

She shook her head, indicating that it was absolutely not possible.

Xia Mumu, you seem to be going a bit too far.

She absolutely cannot accept this stun gun!

It's too... expensive.

I cannot accept this.