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Chapter 56 — Nijika? When Did She Get Here?

[You received a "Good" rating.

As a reward, 'Guitar LV1' has been upgraded to 'Guitar LV2'.

Choose two of the following three simulation rewards:]

1. Song "Snowwind" — [Composed for you by Toyokawa Shoko during this simulation, filled with her genuine feelings.]

2. Skill: 'Endurance LV2' — [Improves stamina and tolerance. At the very least, you'll survive a car crash a bit longer.]...

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Chapter 55 — Blyat, Was That My Misplay?

"Oww…"

Kazami Haru instinctively clutched his head.

Just moments ago, he'd been fully immersed in the hyperreal simulation, then, in the blink of an eye, the system booted him straight out.

The suffocating cold and dread that had enveloped him began to fade. Gentle sunlight filtered through the window, casting a warm glow over his body and washing away the lingering pain like a receding tide.

Still, the chill of death etched deep into his psyche hadn't quite left him...

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Chapter 54 — This Time, Let Her Be the One to Confess

A light veil of rain hung in the air, like a dreamlike curtain drawn over the world. The drizzle blurred the moon above, and Kazami Haru stood beneath it, soaked, gripping his phone so tightly his fingers turned white.

This cursed simulator... was it really not going to affect his real life?

Why did the moment he immersed himself in this simulation, he feel a panic rising in his chest?

Was it because Ikuyo Kita had vanished in this kind of weather?

Drip… drop…<...

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Chapter 53 — Ikuyo Kita, You’re So Strong

[Yamada Ryo couldn't stand Ikuyo Kita's indecisiveness. She always thought too much about others and buried her own feelings deep inside. To Ryo, that made her no different from those who lost themselves trying to please the world.]

[It was Ikuyo who turned down Haru's confession in the first place. That's why Ryo thought, "If she doesn't want him, then I'll take him," and made her move.]

[But after seeing Haru sink into gloom because of her actions, Yamada Ryo sought out the real...

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Chapter 52 — Not Allowed?

Yamada Ryo had already anticipated that Kazami Haru would say something like this, so without hesitation, she tossed the medicine bottle she'd been holding as a "diversion" aside. Seizing the moment he was off guard, she pressed a hand lightly against his collar.

"Hey, I'm sick—"

"Didn't you just say you were already better?"

Ryo tilted her head slightly, a hint of puzzlement in her gaze as she stared at Haru, whose eyes flickered with unmistakable panic.

Honestly? T...

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Chapter 51 — It Hurts, It Hurts So Much

[Ikuyo Kita, lost in a world of being miserable and emotional conflict, can't reach out to you. And you? You're too overwhelmed to notice her pain, because you know that besides her, your heart also leans toward Ryo and Sakiko in ways that aren't exactly normal.]

[You're frustrated with your own heart, how could it be so fickle? And yet, you can't bear to reject any of their sincere feelings.]

[Unable to make a choice, you push the burden to your future self.]

[By now, the b...

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Chapter 50 — Too Much of a Loser  

"Thank you so much today, Haru-kun." 

She gave him a small, genuine smile. The slender fingers that usually danced across piano keys now delicately held a paper bag containing a brand-new dress. Tilting her head slightly, her gentle expression radiated warmth. 

It seemed she had thought of something happy. 

The current Togawa Sakiko was truly different from how she used to be. 

In the past, the moment she returned home, she would be greeted by black...

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Chapter 49 — Haha, it’s over

[Your comforting words seem to have had a positive effect.]

[Despite the oppressive atmosphere caused by the downpour, the performance goes on. At the start, drummer Nijika slightly messes up the rhythm, but as the keyboardist, you immediately alter the tune with a sustained note. Guitarist Hitori Gotoh picks up on it and adds a temporary riff to sync the beat.]

[Your quick adjustment earns you a grateful look from Nijika, and even Kita suppresses her nerves and sings in a stable ...

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Chapter 48 — Down Bad, Way Too Down Bad

[You watched Yamada Ryo return home with the help of her family. That provocatively beautiful smile she gave you before leaving sparked your competitive spirit.]

[At the same time, that smile branded itself in your heart like a hot iron, lingering endlessly.]

[You realized that you didn't dislike what she did at all. In fact, her presence had already taken root in a corner of your heart.]

[Your relationship with Yamada Ryo deepened.]

[Yamada Ry...

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Chapter 47 — Just a Bit of Interest

[After joining "Kessoku Band," Kita Ikuyo is emotionally reunited with Ryo and Nijika, now as the "runaway guitarist." You see the unmistakable look of love in her eyes, and realize the person she truly admires is Yamada Ryo.]

He was… outshined by his ex-wife?

How did I end up in this kind of dream?

[She still feels guilty for fleeing the band because she couldn't play guitar. That guilt now drives her to practice harder than ever.]

[You often see her fingers wounded...

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Chapter 46 — Does This Simulator Ever Do Its Job…?

[You confessed to Ikuyo Kita.]

Even though he was mentally prepared, Kazami Haru still couldn't help but feel a little tense seeing the simulator display that line.

From what he'd just experienced, Kita-san did seem to have feelings for him. But his sudden, head-on approach had probably been too much for even the sunniest, most innocent redhead to handle.

[She didn't reject you.]

Kazami Haru: Huh?

[But s...

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Chapter 45 — Caught the Timing

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[Ikuyo Kita is usually bursting with positive energy, always upbeat and friendly with everyone. She's no different with you, bubbly and cheerful as ever.]

[Her radiant smile and sunny vibe make it impossible not to feel drawn to her.]

[But every time you lock eyes with her, you notice something. She always seems to shy away just a little.]

[S...

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Chapter 44 — Fourth Simulation

[Available Simulations: 4]

[Available Targets: Ryo Yamada, Tomori Takamatsu, Sakiko Togawa, Ikuyo Kita]

His interactions with Ryo Yamada and Tomori-san had helped replenish the number of simulations he could run.

Although he really did like little Tomori, he had to admit—when it came to simulations, she was a tough one.

Scoring high with Tomori's route wasn't just hard. It was brutal.

Even with a skill like "En...

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Chapter 43 — So Strong, Too Strong

His heart started racing, and he instinctively avoided her intense, unwavering gaze.

The faint, intoxicating scent coming from the girl made his mind begin to blur.

Simulation and reality are different, simulation and reality are different—

Kazami Haru couldn't help repeating this mantra in his head, trying to stay calm.

Even just from the memory fragments in the simulation, he could clearly feel Ryo-san's overwhelming charm as his "lover from a past...

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Chapter 42 — Was She Doing It on Purpose?

Nijika blinked curiously, reminded of her older sister, who preferred soft drinks over alcohol and didn't act at all like a thirty-year-old adult.

Nijika herself didn't usually drink soda, and thought the tastes were about the same, but her sister clearly favored Pepsi.

She also often overheard classmates saying that Coca-Cola tasted awful.

"It's just what I'm used to drinking~"

Kazami Haru smiled and swirled the bottle in his hand. Coca-Cola, the drink for all occasio...

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Chapter 41 — They Can Really Accept It

Yamada Ryo, who had been silent, suddenly spoke. Her seemingly casual tone felt a bit off, like she had been planning this moment all along, just waiting for someone to invite Bocchi first so she could naturally invite Kazami Haru as well.

Even Nijika, the ever-energetic and gentle angel, didn't notice her friend's underlying intentions. Instead, she went along with it:

"Yeah yeah, Haru-san, please join us too!"

"Our band is still missing a vocalist. If Haru-san joins, that ...

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Chapter 40 — Don’t Just Hand Me a Nice Guy Card!

After swallowing the last bite of her daifuku, Kaname Raana licked the leftover matcha powder from her fingers and let out a small, satisfied burp, smiling adorably.

"Haru, you're a good person."

"Don't go handing me a 'nice guy' card out of nowhere!"

Kazami Haru's mouth twitched. He suddenly remembered how, back in the simulation, he confidently confessed to Tomori and got flatly rejected. He was almost developing PTSD from it.

Still, it was just a verbal complaint. T...

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Chapter 39 — Matcha Daifuku as Bait?

Even in the dim LiveHouse hall, her dazzling snow-white hair made her stand out instantly.

Under the colorful rotating lights, her white hair shimmered like a painting. The soft, delicate strands, paired with her dual-colored eyes—blue on the left, golden on the right glowed like the sun and moon side by side.

Beneath her slender brows, those lively heterochromatic eyes gave off the charm of a noble, mysterious cat. Her cute little nose twitched slightly in sync with the sweet a...

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Chapter 38 — Too Rock 'n’ Roll

"If something goes wrong during the performance, just bite the guitar and keep going."

"Everything can be solved with rock. The audience will probably think it's just part of the act anyway."

While gently poking the nearly unconscious pink sandshrew-like girl, Kazami Haru offered this serious suggestion.

"You're giving 'rock and roll' way too much power…"

Ijichi Nijika sighed softly. Looking at Kazami Haru's satisfied grin left her mentally exhausted.

...

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Chapter 37 — “Scream”

"Ryo, how did you know Kazami-san is a keyboardist? I don't remember saying anything about it."

Nijika looked strangely at the ever-stoic Yamada-san. Even Kazami Haru raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"Just a guess."

Nothing could be read from the face of this blue-haired woman.

Kazami Haru knew that Yamada-san, his "past-life lover," always looked emotionless on the outside, like someone indifferent and uncaring.

But in truth, Ryo was extremely sensitive and had an...

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Chapter 36 — What Does ‘Ex-Girlfriend’ Mean?

"I don't know either. It was right before the show, and she suddenly ran off…"

Nijika rubbed her smooth forehead, clearly troubled. No one expected something like this just before the performance.

Luckily, today she'd gotten lucky, despite running around randomly like a lost fly, she actually managed to find a stray guitarist and keyboardist. Otherwise, she'd have no clue how to handle the situation.

Following Nijika, who was cheerfully skipping ahead, they soon reached a ...

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Chapter 35 — The Golden Little Sun

"You can play the guitar?!"

A blonde beauty suddenly stumbled over from not far away, showing zero shyness toward strangers. Like a living sun, she bounded forward with enthusiasm.

The girl had very striking features.

A side ponytail of golden hair that sparkled in the sunlight, and a fluffy ahoge on her head bobbed gently with each step. Her bright, cheerful face radiated a sunny, energetic smile.

With that kind of smile, she looked like she might throw on the Fourth ...

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Chapter 34 — Hitori? [No Mercy]

Upon hearing that Haru could play keyboard, the overjoyed Bocchi couldn't hold back her excitement and asked him to join a band. She hoped that a kind and cool guy like him would say yes.

If she could form a band with Haru, maybe she could become popular too!

CRACK!

With hopeful eyes still on her face, Bocchi suddenly felt an intense pressure tighten around her.

It was like drowning deep underwater with no way to breathe, and her shou...

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Chapter 33 — Actually, I’m a Little Confident About My Guitar Skills

Tomori was the first to pick up her chopsticks, lifting a piece of hamburger steak from Haru's lunchbox and placing it in her mouth while Bocchi looked on enviously.

In the next moment, a burst of salty-savory deliciousness filled her mouth.

Her amber eyes sparkled as she slowly chewed, lost in the taste.

Delicious.

Even though it had cooled in the bento, it was still impressively tasty.

Though it looked like an ordinary homemade hamburger steak, she'd never tast...

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Chapter 32 — Surpassed!

In the shadowy hallway corner, cluttered with desks, cleaning tools, and other miscellaneous items, three people somehow squeezed into the cramped space. This made the already extremely crowd-averse Gotoh-san wear a face like she was on the brink of passing out.

Kazami Haru sat calmly between them, holding his bento box with a serene expression.

Having a beautiful girl on each side eating lunch with him, this kind of scenario was usually only seen in light novels.

Yet here i...

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Chapter 31 — Then Prove It With Actions

[New Simulatable Character Added—Ikuyo Kita]

Kazami Haru: ?

What was this? The moment he stepped into the classroom, he suddenly gained a new simulatable character and of all people, it was Ikuyo Kita, who had been absent yesterday.

Just yesterday, when the simulator first appeared, Ikuyo Kita, his classmate, hadn't been among the simulatable options. So why had she suddenly become one the moment she showed up today?

Could it be...

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Chapter 30 — The Type Kita Can’t Handle

Kazami Haru was merely an ordinary person with relatively decent grades.

Normally, he didn't do anything especially eye-catching. His grades weren't exceptionally high, nor did he join any school clubs. Everything about him seemed quite average.

What made him unusual was his complete lack of interaction with classmates. He appeared to be a solitary and eccentric figure.

Yet even so, he was a hidden favorite among students at Haneoka High School.

First, his good looks a...

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Chapter 29 — Wisteria Dreamscape

"Tomori, what are you looking for?"

Her mother's voice came from outside the room, but Takamatsu Tomori was completely lost in her own world and didn't register a word.

Her usually well-organized room was now a complete mess, books scattered everywhere, rare notebooks and penguin-themed bandages she had collected were all over the floor.

It was the first time Takamatsu Hikari had seen her daughter acting so out of character.

Tomori had always been like a little squirre...

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Chapter 28 — You Have Become a Human

Music Recommendation: (Kenshi Yonezu) - (Spinning Globe)

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"Hey~ Cute little Tomori found time to visit me today? Don't you have band practice with the others?"

The handsome boy with jet-black hair gave her a gentle wave, though his once-glossy shoulder-length hair had lost its shine.

His hoarse voice was like a rusty saw, slicing straight through her heart.

Tomori silently sat beside Kazami Haru, grasping his pale, emaciated hands, her grip soon softening, as ...

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Chapter 27 — One Punch from Taki and I’m Dead

[At 20, you enter a prestigious music university. College life means more time for band practice and live performances. The rookie band you once led has now transformed into a seasoned professional group.]

[Under your leadership, you've become someone truly irreplaceable in their hearts.]

[With every successful show, MyGO's name rises higher.]

[Your high-quality original tracks and music videos gain popularity online. Your distinct musical style turns you into a uniquely bel...

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