[Your standing in Takarada Rikka's heart has risen.]
"No way."
Minami stared at the line of text and couldn't help but shake his head.
Wasn't this relationship progression a little too fast?
But…
"…It should be fine."
Shouji Minami muttered to himself.
Yes.
It probably wouldn't be a big deal.
Rikka was naturally lazy and had never been the type to fight for anything.
She was always ridiculously carefree.
Would she actually ...
2025-02-19 14:58:48 +0000 UTC View Post[Regardless of whether it was a reward or a punishment, the choice you made had already been decided long ago.]
[You and Akane Shinjo became a couple.]
[At the same time, under both your gazes, the tokusatsu stage play The Monster of the Human Heart officially began.]
[The rich story background, the smooth performances refined through countless rehearsals, your exceptional narration skills, and the LCD stage screen that Akane personally rented—all of these el...
2025-02-19 14:58:07 +0000 UTC View PostIn the end, Minami decided to accept the invitation.
In his mind—
It was just a meal.
There was no way a simple dinner could increase Akane's feelings that much.
Besides, cooking at home was a hassle.
She had already used up all the groceries yesterday.
If he wanted to cook, he'd have to go shopping first.
With all these factors combined, Minami made his decision.
Of course, the meal itself wasn't really the main point.
He turned his att...
2025-02-18 11:35:42 +0000 UTC View PostRegardless of anything else—
Since Options 1 and 2 were wrong choices,
Choosing Option 3 was the only correct move.
Without hesitation, Minami selected Option 3.
The simulation continued, and new text and memories surfaced.
[For you, the Shuka Festival is just another event—nothing more, nothing less. You don't particularly care about it.]
[But for Akane Shinjo, the festival is more than just a yearly high school celebration—it's her first attempt at ...
2025-02-18 11:31:30 +0000 UTC View PostAfter handing the script to Akane, Minami didn't say anything else.
Lunch break wasn't that long to begin with.
Besides, Akane's "friends" were watching from the side.
So after saying just a few words, Minami returned to his classroom.
"Alright… that about wraps up the script matter."
He glanced at the time.
There was still plenty of time before lunch break ended.
Out of habit, he also took a quick look at the affection points he had gained.
A...
2025-02-17 04:59:37 +0000 UTC View PostTime passed quickly.
And in the blink of an eye, it was already the next day.
As usual, his body clock woke him up on time.
And as expected—
Akane was already gone.
Who knew what time that woman had left?
She hadn't even left a note.
Yawning, Minami wasn't particularly bothered.
After a quick wash, he headed out for his morning run.
After last night's typhoon, the streets were a mess.
Scattered garbage, broken tree branches, fallen...
2025-02-17 04:55:56 +0000 UTC View PostThe room fell silent once more.
Forced to sleep on the bed, Akane instinctively turned her head.
She looked at Minami, who was sitting at the small round table with his back to her, the soft glow of the desk lamp illuminating his figure.
She realized—she really didn't understand Minami at all.
He dragged her out of bed in the middle of the night.
Talked about preparing a tokusatsu performance for the cultural festival.
And now, he was sittin...
2025-02-16 03:18:30 +0000 UTC View Post[Simulation complete.]
[System score: 62 points. You have achieved the "Total Dependency Ending."]
[System evaluation: A love of absolute reliance—she loved you for a lifetime, but from beginning to end, the only person she ever truly smiled for was you.]
[Your meeting was no coincidence. Her first impression of you wasn't favorable; at first, she only saw you as a tool.]
[Your relationship w...
2025-02-16 03:15:47 +0000 UTC View PostTL Note: I recommend listening to this: Inuyasha OST - Futari no Kimochi (Extended)
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Minami fell silent.
Lying on his small rental apartment bed, he returned from the depths of the simulation, his mind still processing everything he had seen.
He glanced at the simulation log—then at Akane, who was still asleep on the futon.
For a moment, he was at a loss for words.
Miss Akane… So this is the kind of thing you're into?
"Hmm?"
Lying...
2025-02-15 06:43:14 +0000 UTC View Post[Even in front of them, Shinjo Akane still instinctively maintained her façade.]
[Yet, despite her skill at pretending, she was often moved to tears by their kindness.]
[With your presence, "Riko-Riko" flourished—so much so that, despite operating only in the afternoons like an izakaya, it was packed with customers every day.]
[Gradually, you and Akane's life began returning to normal.]
[Your top-tier Level 4 culinary skills allowed "Riko-Riko" to multiply its reven...
2025-02-15 06:42:28 +0000 UTC View Post[Shinjo's parents greatly appreciate you, to the point that they are willing to offer you the option of marrying into their family.]
[In their eyes, compared to their own daughter, someone like you—who can effortlessly secure the top spot in national mock exams—is a far better investment.]
Faced with this proposal, your response is simple.
"I'm sorry."
"I refuse, Mr. Shinjo."
Minami replied calmly.
His tone, his gaze, and even his choice of words—ever...
2025-02-15 06:41:59 +0000 UTC View PostMinami silently watched the simulation unfold.
Then, he turned to Shinjo Akane, who was now sound asleep beside him.
He had never realized—
That behind her flawless, radiant exterior,
She had been carrying so much weight.
No wonder she had taken her own life in the first playthrough.
Her twisted family dynamic had suffocated her from the start.
For her to keep up that sunny, cheerful act for so long...
It was no surprise that the simulator had...
2025-02-15 06:41:23 +0000 UTC View Post[You and Shinjo Akane are now officially a couple.]
[This makes her incredibly happy, but at the same time, she becomes even more eager—more reckless.]
[She desperately seeks ways to grow closer to you.]
[On the second day of your relationship, she straightforwardly tells you that you don't need to sleep early tonight.]
[When you reject her without hesitation, she gets extremely upset—]
Inside the simulation, memories flowed.
"I don't care!"
Lying...
2025-02-15 06:39:19 +0000 UTC View Post[You quickly paid back the money you used for Akane's gloves and scarf. At the same time, you also handed her the spare key to your apartment—even though Akane had explicitly told you that you didn't need to pay her back.]
[But you disagreed. To you, borrowed money was still borrowed money. It had to be repaid.]
[Likewise, as you continued spending time with Akane, you keenly noticed that for a regular high school girl, the amount of disposable cash she had was… unusually high...
2025-02-15 06:38:52 +0000 UTC View PostThe rain outside continued to pour.
After washing the dishes, Minami brushed his teeth, preparing for bed.
Fortunately, he had a habit of keeping extra toiletries.
Finding a spare toothbrush for Akane wasn't a problem.
Once he was done, he naturally lay down on the bed—
Completely ignoring the way Akane was glowering at him from the floor.
Too bad.
He was already being generous by letting her stay the ni...
2025-02-15 06:37:58 +0000 UTC View Post"Where are you going to stay tonight?"
Minami's question was direct.
And—
It hit the core of the problem.
Even with her expert level of deception, Akane's carefully maintained composure—
Came crashing down.
The sudden typhoon had left her trapped in Minami's apartment.
But…
Actually spending the night here was another story entirely.
Sure, she...
2025-02-15 04:47:24 +0000 UTC View PostShe had never given her true self to anyone.
So why would anyone give their true self to her?
That was a simple truth.
And deep down, she had always understood it.
But...
Understanding something and experiencing it firsthand were two completely different things.
The reality was—
She was a very lonely person.
She had no one she could truly connect with.
An...
2025-02-15 04:46:33 +0000 UTC View Post"Did you write this badly on purpose?"
Minami's words weren't meant as an insult.
"…Huh…?"
"These attack names sound like something a little kid came up with."
"Ugh—!"
Akane clutched her chest dramatically.
"Seriously, what the hell is 'The Most Evil and Most Terrifying Monster'?! That's such a cliché!"
"Urgh…"
Akane took a step back as if physically struck.
"And this isn't...
2025-02-15 04:45:40 +0000 UTC View Post"AAAAHHHHH!"
What the hell is up with that guy?!
Shinjo Akane's delicate, doll-like face maintained a gentle smile as she chatted with her classmates.
But the way her brows twitched from time to time was a clear sign—she was far from calm inside.
How could she possibly be calm?!
Just moments ago, she had been forced to call that guy "Minami-sensei" more than ten times.
Given how well-known she and Minami were in the sc...
2025-02-15 03:08:07 +0000 UTC View PostIgnoring the system's pop-up notification about his growing narcissism, Minami continued reading.
[System Score: 16 points.]
[System Evaluation: Without your knowledge, she had feelings for you. However, she concealed even that slight fondness with flawless acting. Your relationship with her is closer than that of ordinary 'friends,' but far from that of 'lovers.']
[To this day, you still don't understand why she so adamantly rejects...
2025-02-15 03:07:08 +0000 UTC View PostRikka Takarada...?
Seeing that name, the real Minami Shouji was momentarily stunned.
She was another heroine from SSSS.GRIDMAN.
And from what he remembered, she had a rather close relationship with Shinjo Akane.
As for the finer details, Minami Shouji wasn't too sure.
He continued reading.
[When you met Rikka Takarada again, her shoulder-length hair had grown long.]
[Yamada Ryo, sensing the mood, had put on her headphones and quietly sipped h...
2025-02-14 04:06:02 +0000 UTC View PostWhat is Shinjo Akane thinking?
What does she want?
Minami felt that these were the most important questions.
Because as of now—
Shinjo Akane was the most unpredictable simulation target he had ever encountered.
First, she suddenly became his "friend."
Now, she wanted to skip straight to being lovers.
No matter how he looked at it—the pacing was way too fast.
So, Minami chose to accept her confession—
While also keeping a close eye on...
2025-02-14 04:04:26 +0000 UTC View Post"Huh?"
Minami, who had already closed the chat, saw a new message from Kita Ikuyo.
He instinctively tapped it.
And then—
He saw a photo.
It was a casual mobile shot, a bit blurry and taken from an awkward angle.
A typical group selfie with several girls huddled together.
A photo like this?
Any Japanese high school girl could take dozens of them daily.
If she was obsessed with taking pictures, hundreds in a day wouldn't be unusual.
...
2025-02-13 04:44:43 +0000 UTC View PostMinami didn't bother with the rest.
After all, once he handed over his novel manuscript to Ishikawa Kento, his task from Okano Ryoko was considered complete.
After a polite farewell, Minami turned and left.
"Minami-kun is certainly not simple."
Watching his departing figure, Hiratsuka Shizuka couldn't help but sigh.
Now, she finally understood why Ishikawa Kento and Omiya Nagi praised this nationally ranked top student so highly.
Even in just a brief conver...
2025-02-13 04:15:37 +0000 UTC View PostA "literary novel."
A genre far beyond what a high schooler's life experience could ever handle properly.
If this had been a fantasy,
A light novel,
Something imaginative and fun—
She might have been hopeful.
But this—
A literary novel?!
Literary fiction was a genre that couldn't be done well without a deep and expansive personal life experience.
If an author lacked real experiences to back up their writing,
Then the story would feel s...
2025-02-12 05:11:51 +0000 UTC View Post"Welcome to our school, Hiratsuka-sensei."
"Ah, then I'll be in your care, Ishikawa-sensei."
A man and a woman—both Japanese literature teachers—walked side by side, making their way toward the Shuka High School second-year faculty office.
The male teacher, Kento Ishikawa, was a second-year Japanese language teacher at Shuka Private High School.
The female teacher, Shizuka Hiratsuka,
As indicated by their conversation—
Did not belong to Shuka High Sch...
2025-02-12 05:11:20 +0000 UTC View PostWhat creates the most breathtaking beauty?
Not the fireworks that light up the sky.
Not the stars scattered across the heavens.
The purest beauty comes from human imagination.
Words—seemingly plain and unremarkable—
Have the power to expand the mind and pull people into a world of poetic beauty.
Imagination is the most exquisite canvas.
And now—
After finishing The Girl Hidden Within the Azalea Fields—
Kikuri finally under...
2025-02-11 13:30:50 +0000 UTC View PostTutoring the four members of Kessoku Band—
Though Minami had half-heartedly agreed under pressure, it wasn't something he couldn't handle.
However—
"..."
Minami's gaze slowly shifted away from the report cards in his hands.
His eyes swept past Nijika and Kita, landing on Ryo and Bocchi instead.
Then, he couldn't help but ask—
"You two… are you really okay with this?"
"No problem."
Before Bocchi could even answer, Ryo had already ra...
2025-02-11 13:30:09 +0000 UTC View PostHitori Gotoh lifted her head.
The fluorescent lights overhead were blindingly bright.
But even more dazzling than the harsh white glow,
Were Minami's eyes—
So pure, so clear, that she couldn't look away.
Under his gaze,
Hitori's heart was flooded with self-doubt and overwhelming guilt.
<... 2025-02-10 06:12:24 +0000 UTC View PostWhat does it feel like to be forcefully pulled into a deep kiss?
Minami's thoughts were simple—
Soft.
Way too soft.
Unbelievably soft.
And honestly—
A kiss wasn't as "sweet as honey" as novels often described.
Minami could tell—
Hitori had probably eaten a hot dog or something before this.
...
2025-02-10 05:41:30 +0000 UTC View Post