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

"You've got quite a few friends."

Why are they all girls?

Shiina Riki glanced sideways at Xia Mu's phone screen, a hint of confusion in her eyes. Why were all the contacts girls? She was about to complain about it when she saw Xia Mu tap on a friend named "Director Tadokoro Koji".

Uh……

Ok.

She retracted her previous statement.

Xia Mu: [Director, I'm back.]

Chief Tadokoro: [It's good that you're back. Did you suffer any mistreatment while you were out there? If you were bullied, I'll stand up for you!]

Xia Mu: [No damage taken, no problem! Chief Tadokoro, get some rest.]

……

next.

who can that be?

"Lixi, I'm back."

Putting down his phone, Xia Mu suddenly moved closer to Shiina Tatsuki, his face beaming with his signature bright smile.

How could he possibly forget Ms. Shiina Tatsuki, who possesses a great personality, good looks, and a beautiful body?

That's right!

He, Xia Mu, has always been Shiina Ritsuki's physical sparring partner!

"Oh."

It turned out to be her.

She pretended not to care and responded casually.

"I am deeply sorry that I was unable to reply to your messages in a timely manner."

"Oh."

Apologize now?

It's too late!

If you reply with "oh" again, it means you're going on a date with me the day after tomorrow.

Xia Mu winked slyly, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.

He had another little scheme.

Win and you get a date.

If you lose, Li Xi will look at you like you're trash, which will give you a good thrill.

"Oh...huh?"

byd夏睦, what kind of nonsense are you trying to stir up now?

Do you want to see Li Xi gather her strength for a powerful punch?

"If there's nothing else, I'll head back now?"

"It's past ten o'clock now, and it's still raining outside..."

Shiina Tatsuki lifted the curtain to show the view outside the window to the boy in his pajamas.

The pattering rain came in, hitting the window and shrouding their city in a hazy mist.

Going back now probably won't be very convenient.

With this in mind, Shiina Tatsuki suggested:

"Why don't you stay here with me for the night?"

The girl with black hair and a beauty mark under her eye had no intention of driving Xia Mu away.

She wasn't that heartless.

Criticism aside...

Xia Mu is also an important friend of hers...

As long as her sister doesn't find out.

I'm at home now.

It was just her and her sister.

If the parents were alive, then there would be even less explanation...

"Don't move here, I'll go get you a blanket."

"it is good."

As obedient as Xia Mumu.

He was also very well-behaved in front of Li Xi.

"I don't want to dwell on why you ended up in my bathroom right now. It's pointless to get hung up on it. You can sleep on the floor in my room tonight... and go back tomorrow morning when my sister leaves."

When it comes to doing things, Shiina Tatsuki's arrangements are always meticulous and steady.

Especially living in her sister's shadow, she always wanted to do better.

She is Shiina Tatsuki, not...

Just thinking about it...

Her eyes were somewhat dim.

She can only prove herself when she's in a band.

Unlike her older sister.

It's Shiina Tachibana.

She is not the younger sister of the genius girl Shiina Maki.

You are who you are.

"Yes, I'm sorry to have bothered you tonight."

Shh—this is only for tonight.

night.

The rain outside the window showed no signs of letting up.

Shiina Riki lay in bed unable to fall asleep, and Xia Mu noticed her tossing and turning.

"Can't Lixi sleep?"

Xia Mu asked softly.

At this moment, you might need a cup of Shimokitazawa's specialty—the incredibly delicious "Sleepy Black Tea" desu!

Don't be curious about why the name is so long or so bizarre.

Xia Mu came up with this name randomly.

"Yes……"

He responded intermittently.

Aside from everyone in the band, only Xia Mu doesn't see himself as Maki's sister, but rather as a friend—a twisted relationship between author and reader.

"If you have any worries, you can talk to Xia Mumu, the confidante novelist and famous detective~"

"When will Xia Mumu's Biography be able to update 100 chapters a day?"

"Sorry, can't do it."

He's not as superhuman as he is.

Writing 4 words a day is already the absolute limit.

Xia Mu just wanted to get full attendance.

Hey.

Look at Qingming Zenghejun, the author of the novel "oocat" next door. Doesn't he also write 4 words a day?

Ok?

Nani?

That guy is now writing 8 words a day?

What happened to our promise to play 4K games together? You, Haji Qingming, actually betrayed Xia Mumu!

How can it be repaired?

"Human abilities have limits; the more you want to do something, the more you realize your shortcomings..."

"This is a reference to JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, right...? You used it in Natsume's Story."

Shiina Riki mercilessly exposed Xia Mu's little trick.

It was useless to her.

Because she is Xia Mumu's most loyal reader and also her biggest critic.

We need to add one more.

A temporary roommate.

"Don't let a third person know about tonight's events..."

If Su Shi and the others find out, it will be very troublesome to explain.

Shiina Tatsuki hates explaining these kinds of things the most.

She was never good at expressing herself.

One careless move and you could hurt someone else...

That was not Li Xi's original intention.

She also wants to enjoy playing in a band with everyone.

prove yourself.

Simultaneously.

Find your own place in the world.

Perhaps that's true for bands these days.

She was happy to be able to continue playing in the band with everyone.

Even if it's not the CryChic it used to be...

"Sleep, good night."

"Good night, Lixi."

Silent all night.

Shiina Tatsuki was not asleep.

I can't let my problems affect Xia Mu's rest.

Despite her stubborn personality and slightly arrogant nature, she also has a caring side towards her friends...

The more I think about it, the more confused I get.

It's better not to think about these things.

Ding--

It's like something suddenly popped out.

Do you want to understand the meaning of life?

【①Yes】