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

Is this some kind of scripted death scene? Damn simulator!

[This wasn't a plot-driven death...]

"Does the plot require it?"

【…】

You can understand it this way...

"What will happen to the performance? If I'm not there... won't all our hard work over this period be wasted?"

Xia Mu will try to help you solve this.

Can you try to believe him?

He has always wanted to be someone you can rely on.

"All right……"

On the day of the performance, Xia Mu stepped in for you.

[A perfect debut performance.]

[They've only rehearsed once, but their teamwork is already excellent.]

[At the same time, this performance helped your band gain some initial fans.]

"But it has nothing to do with me..."

She can't do anything...

That night.

As soon as the performance ended, Xia Mu braved the heavy rain to rush back to see you.

Right now, you're still the one he cares about most.

"It's nothing to worry about...just a minor illness."

This is how you responded.

The simulator predicted Shiina Tatsuki's prediction.

"You idiot, Li Xi! Take your body seriously! Your body doesn't just belong to you, it belongs to me too!" Xia Mu's words were, as always, shocking and outrageous.

"Don't call me an idiot, Xia Mu. In my eyes, you're the complete idiot..." In your weakened state, even speaking is a struggle.

Xia Mu took care of you all night.

He didn't leave until the next day, after confirming that you had recovered.

[And he, who rushed home in the rain last night, is also sick...]

Should we go visit and take care of Xia Mu?

【Yes or No】

"Don't ask such obvious questions... I owe him a favor, and I must repay it."

After telling your sister, Shiina Maki, you went to visit her next door alone.

At that time, Nagasaki Motoyo was feeding the sick boy.

You observe silently.

[Someone is already taking care of Xia Mu, do you still want to go in?]

"want."

[Shift change.]

At your insistence, the task of taking care of Xia Mu fell to you.

"Lixi, I'm hungry, I need food." These six simple words were uttered in a weak and listless voice.

[I guess my body's a bit shaky...]

"Xia Mu, what would you like to eat? I'll make it for you..." you asked with concern after placing a damp towel on the boy's forehead.

No matter how proud or defiant you are, you can't just do nothing.

After all, he became like this because of you.

"Ugh, so annoying... I know, you don't need to bring it up again."

I'm feeling a bit irritable.

The simulated Xia Mu is quite similar to his real-life personality.

"I want to eat... spicy chicken burger, crispy chicken burger, New Orleans roasted chicken burger, Mexican chicken wrap, deep-sea cod burger, country crispy chicken burger, Sichuan spicy beef wrap, fries, mashed potatoes, sweet corn sticks, seasonal fresh vegetables, corn salad, wild scallops, sleepy black tea, carrot rolls, deep-sea cod strips, Colonel's chicken nuggets, popcorn chicken, New Orleans roasted wings, original recipe chicken, spicy chicken wings, Portuguese egg tarts, strawberry egg tarts, crispy ice cream cones, chocolate sundaes..." Xia Mu listed a lot in one breath.

What a coincidence, these are all things you can't do.

"I have good reason to suspect this guy is padding his word count! Besides, isn't this a burger joint menu?"

It's really putting Shiina Tatsuki in a difficult position!

Finally, you cooked Xia Mu a bowl of noodles.

"Can Lixi feed me?" Xia Mu blinked, her eyes seemingly glistening with tears.

【"Hesitant." You resisted the urge to shove the bowl of noodles directly into the boy's face, and fed him little by little.】

He has always been a very special person to you.

[He has a somewhat divine quality and occasionally uses old jokes, but he is kind-hearted, responsible to his friends, and will always try his best to keep his promises...]

This is your childhood sweetheart, named Xia Mu.

Your SSR.

"Isn't this a gift from my talent...?"

Shiina Tatsuki, I don't even want to talk about this anymore.

Fortunately.

In real life, they are like that.

We weren't childhood sweethearts, just ordinary friends who had known each other for some time.

That's it.

Shiina Tatsuki can distinguish between simulation and reality.

Those guys who get lost in the virtual world, ha... she'd never become like that.

Simulation is just a game.

Shiina Tatsuki thought to himself.

P.S.: Book recommendation today.

Title: "I Am in Infinity, But I Am the Chaldea Master Fujimaru Ritsuka"

Synopsis: Transmigrated into the world of the Moon, becoming humanity's last Master, Fujimaru Ritsuka successfully shattered the alien planet without sacrificing a single person, and nearly emptied the Hall of Heroes, achieving a dreamlike and beautiful ending.

Two years after the human order was frozen, a message from the Counter Force arrived: "Our temple here is too small, you should go and roam other worlds." Thus, Chaldea began its journey towards the endless dimension.

"I'm not targeting anyone in particular, I'm saying everyone on the other side is trash."

In Lords of the Undead, Fujimaru Ritsuka looks at the dark mass of Nazarick's army before the gates with a disdainful smile, while the fairy knights, Norse Valkyries, and great heroes beside her are eager to fight.

"Although not everyone here is a literary genius, there are quite a few detectives, criminals, assassins, and samurai."

In the world of Bungo Stray Dogs, the dark forces of Chaldea make their grand entrance.

"The world is yearning for heroes, so we have come to this world." In this world of adventure, Fujimaru Ritsuka, leading a large group of great heroes and gods, descends upon Orario, the center of the world, attracting the attention of all.

Chapter 265 Li Xi: I want to quit the band / Xia Mu: You can't quit! (4k words)

Under your care, Xia Mu will soon be able to run and jump.

After you finished dealing with this, you diligently dug out a recording of the band's first performance online.

The image quality is very clear.

[Your position has been temporarily filled by Xia Mu due to your absence.]

【Ding! 】

[This part can be simulated in a real-world setting.]

Should we enter?

"They're dragging their feet, their efficiency is too slow."

【…】

Unexpectedly, this synergy simulator will one day be pressured by other players.

Ok……

Xia Mu is still the best.

Although it involves abstract concepts, at least the simulator is treated like a good thick rice...

[Ding! Real-world simulation activated!]

Enjoy this new life.

It's my own room.

And she was watching that performance.

again and again.

Continuously review and analyze.

Shiina Riki was silent.

Only now has she realized something.

Xia Mu might be more suited to be the band's drummer than himself...

No matter how you compare them.

She is not as good as Xia Mu.

Getting along well with everyone in the team, cooperating with everyone on stage, and the skills of playing the drums...

None of these can compare.

Since the trauma inflicted on her by her older sister, Shiina Ritsuki, Shiina Ritsuki has discovered that her cheap "childhood friend" seems to be better than her.

The feeling of inferiority in my heart was amplified once again.

Without comparison, there is no harm.

Maybe.

She should leave.

[Rainy day.]

The world is drizzling.

And your world is an endless gloom.

You arrived a step too late in Ring's rehearsal room.

"Lixi? That's great, you're finally here. We were worried about you because we didn't get a reply to our messages..."

Nagasaki Motoyo immediately went to check on her.

"I'm here today because I have something to say. Please let me quit MyGo."

Shiina Tatsuki made a difficult decision.

"Eh?"

The girl with long flaxen hair was a little confused, not expecting Shiina Ritsuki to say that.

"Wait a minute, can we sit down and talk first? Why? Why are you saying such things? Did something happen? Is there something you can't tell us? Or is the problem with us...? If there's anything wrong, we can change it..."

Nagasaki Motoyo is somewhat anxious after the band's explosion Ptsd is triggered.