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

Everyone is here; she can't do this.

Xia Mu certainly wouldn't mind, but Hong Xia had to consider everyone's opinions.

When it's just me and Xia Mu left.

Let's do something more intimate.

The distance between you and me.

It will shorten little by little.

Just like our hearts, drawing closer.

Right, Xia Mu?

I can't be sure who that Ms. Ijichi you care about is, but I can be sure of one thing: I am definitely in your heart.

There's no need to ask about this; just look into the boy's eyes.

Watching.

Hongxia quickly got the answer she wanted.

in case.

My older sister also fell in love with Xia Mu.

Given such a special circumstance, it's impossible for me to just let go.

This is irresponsible to oneself and to Xia Mu.

Once you've experienced the warmth of that palm, it's hard not to feel a lingering attachment.

Xia Mu, oh Xia Mu...

When will you be able to be more sensitive and perceptive, like the famous detective in the book, and be able to sense the feelings of a girl who likes you?

Perhaps now, or perhaps in the future.

Returning to the starting point is just a matter of time.

"Xia Mu."

She called out the boy's name.

"Well, I'm here."

Xia Mu responded immediately, his hands still moving, but he leaned closer, tilting his head slightly forward, wanting to listen to the girl's voice.

and so.

She got one step closer to Xia Mu than usual.

Chapter 236 Goto Ichiri Wants to Change

Niji Natsumi, the "Simulator Tōtendai," was unaware that at least three other simulator players were also competing in her final battle.

Your name is Goto Ichiri, the guitarist of the band End, and a moderately well-known music blogger online called "Guitar Hero."

[Rehearsal room at the live house "Stars"]

Xia Mu's arrival was just a minor incident.

You seem to have noticed something different.

"what?"

She huddled in the corner, clutching her guitar, watching her friends, unable to utter a sound as if a wad of cotton was stuck in her throat.

I'm always like this; I'm easily scared.

The fear of taking that step, the fear of losing what you've just gained, is like a beautiful snowflake melting in your hand.

It’s always like this…

Just when courage is about to break through the soil, fear surges in like a tide, and the hard-won determination turns to ashes like a fleeting summer firework.

I've already done my best to respond to Xia Mu today!

Let's try harder tomorrow!

Come on!

Goto Ichiri!

As Xia Mu said, you're great!

She silently comforted herself, her fingernails unconsciously scratching the back of the guitar.

【…】

Children cannot be taught.

It's okay, you might be the worst class that the simulator teacher has ever taught.

But teachers will never give up on their students.

I'm never going to give you up~

You envy everyone.

I hope I can be like everyone else...

"I'm sorry, I can't... People like me should just go back to the sewers..."

【? 】

[Stand up straight, Ms. Goto Ichiri!]

"I...I'll try my best..."

Goto Ichiri wants to make a change.

I always seem to cause trouble for others these days...

She doesn't want this.

Finally, there are people who don't care about my weird and unfashionable clothes, and people who don't mind my personality...

Being constantly taken care of is not good news.

She also wanted to become a person who could stand on her own.

I hope this can be helpful to everyone...

Guitar, music, rock...

These things she loved should have been the sharp tools that helped her break free from her cocoon.

The path to change lies within this.

"No, that's not enough... This is far from enough..."

She hasn't helped Xia Mu yet...

Up until now, it has been the other party who has been helping her.

Although I'm happy, I want to make changes even more.

He wanted Xia Mu to look at him with new eyes, to praise him more and say that Yili was great, and to be able to rely on him more...

I can't do that on my own.

because.

She's still not good enough.

Goto Ichiri knew what was going on.

He raised his head, his gaze falling on Xia Mu and Senior Hong Xia through the gap in his bangs.

Their relationship is so good that it's enviable.

She also longs for the day when she can chat and joke with Xia Mu without any reservations, just like Senior Hongxia.

Go shopping together, talk about music together, grab a cup of tea or coffee together, watch a movie together...

Like those young men and women in the prime of their youth, doing things that belong to those who are fulfilled in life—that's what youth is all about.

This was what Goto Ichiri had always longed for.

"If only I could..."

Unconsciously, his fingertips plucked the strings, producing a few scattered notes.

Can this be done?

will win.

I guess so……

Pink-haired girls are easily insecure.

So, all she could do was watch.

omo

Unrequited envy, like Miss Gui Qu Lai Xi, leads to becoming a VIP spectator.

[Rehearsal ↑→↓←]

The setting sun, as rehearsals ended, cast long shadows of the five of you on the stone path.

[Parting, returning home.]

【Rainbow Summer and Star Song, Cool Return.】

On your way home, you, Kita Ikuyo, and three others walked together.

【go the same way.】

Or perhaps, different paths lead to the same destination.

"Thanks to your and Ichiri's guidance, my guitar skills have improved a lot!"

Xia Mu's guitar skills, which had almost been forgotten, finally came in handy.

Kita's cheerful voice rang in my ears. Since joining the End Band, this always energetic girl seemed to have found her true home.

She always seems to encounter good things.

I finally got to get close to the senior I admired, even if that person was a complete scoundrel.

I want to make music with everyone, following my heart rather than going with the flow.

Kita Ikuyo understood.

of course.

There is an even more important point.

The girl was aware of this.

[Midway through, Kita Ikuyo parted ways with you.]

[Only you and Xia Mu remain.]

What should you do at this time?

【① "The wind is quite noisy today..."

With your guitar slung over your shoulder, you speak like a bohemian young girl, adding a touch of embellishment to the tale of late summer.

[②“The supermarket is having a half-price sale on potato chips, let’s go buy some…”]

Like a food-loving girl, you suggested it.

[③ He grabbed his sleeve, said nothing, and simply followed Xia Mu.]

[④ Push him down! Wall slam! Take him down!!!]

The first few were fine, so why did the fourth one seem off?

Goto Ichiri's system crashed.

"Yili, what's wrong?"