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

Closer to home.

The boy's expression became slightly serious.

Although the way the cast looks a bit comical right now fits the character's persona in a comedy anime, it shows she's tough.

"You're more suited to be the drummer than me, Xia Mu. Everyone will be happy with you around."

"Lixi, your thinking is wrong."

Xia Mu corrected.

"First of all, everyone wants you to stay because you are the irreplaceable drummer in the band, even I can't do it. Secondly, I have no intention of becoming the drummer. Lixi, after knowing you for so long, don't you know my dream? Finally, Lixi is Lixi. Just because others can't see it doesn't mean I can't see all your efforts so far."

After a pause, Xia Mu continued:

“I will not let you leave the band, Lixi. Don’t make a choice you’ll regret. Everyone wants you to stay, and this is also my personal wish… On stage, Lixi, playing the drums, is the most dazzling! I’ve always been looking forward to seeing this moment. If you missed the first performance, it’s okay. There’s always next time, and the time after that. Accumulate moments one by one, and you will eventually become the best Lixi.”

"I……"

"So, Lixi, we all need you. Come back! Even if you insist on leaving, I'll forcefully bring you back! Because I'm the domineering CEO Xia Mumu!"

The originally serious atmosphere was broken by Xia Mu's last words.

"I understand……"

The feeling of inferiority was shattered by the directness of the words.

Perhaps she cares too much about what others think and neglects those who truly care about her.

"Thank you, Xia Mu."

"I couldn't hear you, could you speak louder... or, could you come closer? I want to hear Li Xi's voice clearly, is that alright?"

"Row……"

He nodded in agreement.

The girl with black hair and a beauty mark leaned closer, whispered "thank you" in the girl's ear.

The warm breath made Xia Mu's whole body go limp.

"Maki-neechan, did you record it this time?"

"I won't fall for the same trick twice..."

Xia Mu is always like this, using the same joke or trick repeatedly, seemingly never getting tired of it.

"It's recorded!"

At the entrance, Shiina Maki, who was recording this moment with her phone, gave a thumbs up.

This time, it's for real.

"Sister! Delete it now!"

quack!

Shiina Tatsuki doesn't want this part of her life to become a dark chapter!

"But, Riki is so cute like this~"

The older sister, Shiina Maki, refused.

[At this moment, it feels like I've returned to childhood, to the innocence of everyone.]

【perhaps. 】

You don't dislike this cheap "childhood sweetheart."

The other person's frequent antics add a lot of color to your daily life.

He likes you.

And you, stumble and stagger forward in the dark and confusing night.

Xia Mu is willing to be a guiding light, illuminating your world. Even if you choose to reject him, he will not give up on you.

"Wait a moment……"

Does Xia Mu really like her?

Isn't this just a joke?

Shiina Tatsuki's expression suddenly became complicated.

She still thought that the person Xia Mu liked was her older sister, Shiina Maki, who was gentler, more outstanding, and almost perfect than herself...

What about the older sister?

What is your sister's opinion of Xia Mu?

[At the hospital, Xia Mu was so badly injured that he could barely hold his phone, and even starting a game like Three Kingdoms Kill was difficult.]

"Lixi, help me go online and give the game 'Three Kingdoms Kill' a bad review. The reason should be that someone with a broken arm cannot happily support the Han Dynasty!"

Xia Mu handed the phone to Shiina Tatsuki, and as soon as she turned it on, she was struck by lightning; the lock screen wallpaper was a picture of herself.

During this time, some people also came to visit him.

[Nagasaki Motoyo, as Natsume's older sister, comes by every day.]

[After leaving CryChic, Shoko Toyokawa formed a new professional band called Ave Mujica with others. Unbeknownst to most, she was also one of Natsume's friends.]

[Xia Muyou Barrier, activated!]

[For Xia Mu's sake, you didn't get into a conflict with the blue-haired twin-tailed girl.]

You dislike Toyokawa Shoko because she left without giving you any reason.

[I also...wanted to leave, but Xia Mu stopped me in time...]

[If I had asked Xia Mu to find Toyokawa Shoko when we formed CryChic back then, maybe everything could have been changed...]

【it is a pity.】

That was the predetermined ending.

This love can only be cherished in memory, for at the time it was already a regret.

"I'm sorry, Lixi... It was my fault back then. The disbandment of CryChic was not my intention... I'm very sorry."

The Toyokawa Shoko of today is not the same as the young lady she was back then.

"It's all in the past..."

These changes may be related to Xia Mu.

[The conflict between you and Toyokawa Shoko did not occur as you had imagined; on the contrary, with Natsume's help, you reached a reconciliation.]

[Toyokawa Shoko is visiting the hospital more frequently.]

I need to go back to school for my thesis defense and ask for a few days off.

As the title.

I haven't had the energy to write this book lately; I'm still revising my thesis, and my graduation defense is in a few days.

If the first debate goes smoothly, updates should resume at the end of the month.

that's all.

Here's a small giveaway of chilled lemonade. Just leave a comment or emoji to participate. Since it's a leave request, we'll be giving away five bottles this time.

Now, I need to continue revising my thesis and PowerPoint presentation.

good night.

Chapter 266 Toyokawa Shoko Wants to Keep Xia Mu as a Mistress

[Besides Nagasaki Motoyo, you, and Shiina Maki, the person who visits Natsume most frequently is Toyokawa Shoko.]

Shiina Tatsuki: ?

What is this guy, who was practically invisible before, doing here?

She disliked Toyokawa Shoko.

There is no doubt about this.

"Xia Mu, if you have the chance, please help us write a new script. The price is negotiable..."

Oh.

It turns out it was a business related to the band.

Do not worry.

wrong.

Does she have any reason to worry?

Ah……

Shiina Riki has no right to interfere with Xia Mu's choices.

It's just more or less.

There's a tiny bit of unhappiness.

……

[Your name is Xia Mu, and you're receiving a hospitalization gift package due to a fracture.]

There's a simple question.

Why did you fall for Shiina Tatsuki?

"Because she is very beautiful."

Shiina Tatsuki, the epitome of womanhood!

Needless to say.

He, Xia Mumu, lusted after Li Xi's body.

Because he was honest...

cough cough.

That's one thing, but more importantly, Xia Mu is willing to be tolerant of Li Xi.

I want to brighten up her world.

"Objectively speaking, I am just an ordinary person."

【? 】

[Man, are you sure?]

You, who can play infinite flow games, elbow Lugiel, and even win the revival match with an elbow, actually call yourself an ordinary person?

happy.

“I don’t have any grand ambitions. I just want Lixi to realize her own wishes and become a unique self, instead of living in the shadow of others… For this, I will always be with her, even if Lixi wants to drive me away again, I will never leave.”

Lying in the hospital bed, after entering the virtual reality simulation, he ate the fruit that Lixi fed him, and he felt very happy.

Hey.

In real life, Li Xi wouldn't do that.

Every time you express your feelings to her, she takes it as a joke.

Time and time again.

You've never succeeded, and Shiina Tatsuki may not yet understand this sentiment.

Are you willing to wait?

I've been waiting for her.

"Lixi, Lixi, I want to eat—"

"Stop! I've already cooked dinner for you. Eat up, and you can eat whatever you want when you're discharged from the hospital."