mygo, Villain Simulator

[The live chat exploded instantly:]

"?????????"

"That was... Xiangzi???"

"Help! Hahaha, my clueless teammate just attacked me!"

"Little Lamb: Did I do something wrong? (Innocent face)"

"The dignity of the monarch: in danger!"

[Takamatsu Akari's mouth was covered, her eyes filled with apology and fear.]

I just wanted to say something for Xiang... no, for Decriira...

After the live stream ended, Toyokawa Shoko slumped into her chair, her face still flushed.

[Meanwhile, Takamatsu Akari stood to the side with her head down, her eyes filled with innocence and self-reproach.]

"I'm sorry... I didn't mean to, I was just... just too nervous..."

Those clear eyes, filled with regret and self-reproach, instantly extinguished most of the anger that had been brewing in Toyokawa Shoko's heart.

It's not the light's fault.

Faced with Takamatsu Akari's demeanor, Toyokawa Shoko couldn't bring herself to say anything to blame her.

And just then, you slowly spoke.

"Anyway, there's no way to hide something like this."

“You and Deng used to be members of the same band. Deng's identity has already been exposed, so it was only a matter of time before yours was exposed as well.”

You paused, then added slowly and deliberately:

"In fact, this unexpected exposure is quite entertaining."

You point to the screen; the statistics are still refreshing, and the number of followers is increasing at an alarming rate.

"See? You've struck gold."

[Toyokawa Shoko's initial urge to argue was ruthlessly suppressed at this moment.]

But the anger inside was still churning.

[You're the one who made me look bad on the live stream, and you were secretly laughing about it... and now you're acting all businesslike...]

The blue-haired girl looked up at you, and remembering how you covered your mouth and chuckled during the live stream, her suppressed anger became even more pronounced.

Looking at your calm face, she felt incredibly conflicted—she wanted to get angry, but had no reason to actually do so.

Meanwhile, on the other end, a brown-haired girl murmured to the screen: "I've finally found you, Xiao Xiang."

I'm thinking of turning Xiangzi and Deng into a virtual girl group, and then having them sing about unattainable love.

Chapter 366 The Expert at Catching Adultery (5k)

When you were 15, a transfer student joined your class.

[She was a pink-haired girl named Chihaya Aine.]

"Hello everyone, due to family reasons, I'm transferring schools at this particular time."

The young woman smiled and bowed naturally and gracefully, quickly winning the favor of many people.

You didn't pay much attention to her. Although she was very pretty and seemed to have a good personality, unlike in the past, you had lived a solitary life in high school and wouldn't be going out with this girl today and that girl tomorrow anymore.

However, even so, the phrase "the prince of shoujo manga" still applies to you, and you remain the object of secret admiration for many in your class.

Naturally, transfer student Chihaya Aine also inquired about you on social media.

[Hmm, as a girl who used to be very popular and successful, she subconsciously felt: You seem like a pretty suitable romantic partner.]

Of course—I just think so.

Chihaya Aine hadn't really considered whether or not to date in high school; she was more concerned with building good relationships in her new class.

[As it turns out, after learning that her favorite VTuber—Little Sheep—was actually in her class, and was none other than her deskmate, Takamatsu Akari—]

"Waaaaah, little lamb, I love you so much!!!"

[Thus, Takamatsu was relentlessly pursued.]

However, when expressing her admiration and affection, Chihaya Aine keenly sensed something strange.

Contrary to her online popularity, Takamatsu Akari's relationships with those around her seem strained in real life.

[It's not exactly bad, but... while the shoe cabinet is overflowing with love letters, Aine also receives a warning from a so-called "friend."]

"Aine-chan, it's best not to get too close to Takamatsu-kun."

Chihaya Aine probably understands.

If it were the old her, she would probably have chosen to protect herself and avoid further interaction with Gao Songdeng.

However, one evening after class, Chihaya Aine, while wandering around, unexpectedly saw Takamatsu Akari alone in the astronomy club classroom.

[She should have left, but—seeing that lonely and forlorn profile, Chihaya Aine couldn't help but speak.]

From then on, the two gradually became good friends.

[Hey little lamp, can I go check out where you're streaming?]

【Um. 】

[In response to Chihaya Aine's request, Takamatsu Akari agreed.]

[Then the two went to Takamatsu Akari's room, where Chihaya Aine was having a great time playing with the live streaming equipment and the sheep's L2D animation.]

Then, you appeared.

[Lights, I'll be finishing a little later tonight.]

【OK. 】

After saying that, you left Takamatsu Akari's room and returned to your own.

[In your room, Toyokawa Shoko is currently busy with a live broadcast.]

[As for what you said about ending it later, I wasn't referring to Toyokawa Shoko's live stream, but rather to helping her write a song.]

[After you left, Chihaya Aine finally snapped out of her daze.]

[What?! You mean the school's prince is your childhood friend, Xiaodeng? And the one who suggested making the sheep skin for you? And he lives next door?!]

Wait, what about Caesar-chan?

I cannot tell you Deceura's identity.

In Takamatsu Akari's room, Chihaya Aine stared wide-eyed, her face filled with disbelief.

After all, in your daily life, Takamatsu and you have absolutely no interaction.

[We treated each other like strangers in class.]

[I see, now I know why the girls were so hostile towards you, Xiaodeng.]

After understanding the relationship between the two of you, Chihaya Aine also understood everything.

The noise from the two of them disturbed you.

[It just so happens that you've been busy with Toyokawa Shoko's affairs lately. You've directly delegated the promotion and preparation work for Takamatsu Akari's live stream to Chihaya Aine.]

"Huh? Leave it to me?!"

Watching you leave, Chihaya Aine turned to look at Takamatsu Akari beside her.

The other person acted as usual, but she could still see the disappointment in their eyes.

"This is outrageous, Wakaba!!! How could you just abandon such a cute childhood friend like that?!"

The girl angrily denounced you, looking like she was going to stand up for her friend.

【Wakaba isn't that kind of person.】

[Defending you, Gao Songdeng didn't want you to become a bad person in your good friends' eyes.]

Seeing that Takamatsu Akari had said this, Chihaya Aine could only hum twice before beginning—"Since Ichinose-kun has been entrusted to me, I have to take good care of him!"

The girl started helping with the preparations for the live stream: checking the equipment, helping write promotional copy, and also constantly nagging the lamp.

"Little Lamp! This background color won't do, we need to change it to something more girly!"

"Oh? But that would conflict with the theme..."

"Then I'll design it! Leave it to me!"

[Takamatsu Akari couldn't help but laugh, the loneliness in her eyes gradually fading.]

The two of them stayed up very late.

By the time the final adjustments were completed, Chihaya Aine was so sleepy she was yawning repeatedly.

"Ah—phew, so sleepy..."

She rubbed her eyes, turned her head, and found that Gao Songdeng had already fallen asleep on the table.

[That sleeping face was so peaceful and serene that it made Chihaya Aine pause in surprise.]

“...Really.”

She muttered to herself, picked up a thin blanket from the side, and carefully covered the other person with it.

Looking at the fruits of their labor, Chihaya Aine suddenly felt a pang of heartache.

"No wonder you're so exhausted after working so hard."

After confirming that Takamatsu Akari was sleeping soundly, she quietly tidied up and prepared to leave.

The girl stopped in her tracks the moment she pushed open the door.

She hesitated—should she say hello to you? After all, you're the one truly in charge of the lambs.

But just then, the sound of a door opening came from the hallway.

"Click—"

Chihaya Aine jolted suddenly and instinctively dodged to the side.

She held her breath and peered out from the shadows.

[You emerged from another room, accompanied by a girl.]

The girl's expression was indifferent yet elegant; the way she walked out of your room was as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Chihaya Aine's eyes widened suddenly.

She never expected to see something like this.

Under the dim yellow light of the corridor, you and that girl walked side by side.

Chihaya Aine was holding her breath, hiding in the shadows, when that profile came into view, her pupils suddenly contracted.

"—That was none other than Toyokawa Shoko, my classmate."

The pink-haired girl was stunned.

Her mind went blank, and she froze on the spot.

[Toyokawa Shoko, the girl who was always aloof and unapproachable in class.]

She's academically gifted and beautiful, but she always gives off a distant and intimidating vibe.

Like Takamatsu Todaka, she was talked about, yet remained isolated.

The problem is—there's absolutely no connection between her and you!

At school, you are everyone's "Prince," a figure of uprightness and honor; while Toyokawa Shoko is the lonely moon, hanging coldly in a place unattainable by anyone.

No one has ever seen you speak.

There wasn't even a single exchange of glances.

But what about now?

In the dead of night, she came out of your room.

That expression, that aura, it was as if...it was perfectly natural.