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V2 Chapter 12: Everyone Is My Princess

In the desert.

A truck sped down the highway under the cover of night.

Inside the cargo hold.

Having been struck head-on by an 88 mm shell, Serika, who had lost consciousness, slowly came to in the pitch darkness.

"Where… is this…?"

Her head was still hazy, and the constant jolting of the truck made it even harder to think.

It took a long while before Serika finally got a vague sense of her situation.

"So this is… the back of a truck? Where are ...

Chapter 27: She Who Longs to Be Extraordinary

Inside the simulator, as the practice sessions piled up, Nijika began to feel more and more powerless.

With the growing number of fans for Kessoku Band, everyone's enthusiasm had been ignited, and Ryo's recent arrangements were drifting toward increasingly difficult levels.

Songs that both Hitori and Ryo could play flawlessly became harder and harder for Nijika to keep up with.

Even Kita-chan's guitar skills had improved dramatically after more than a year of practice.

V2 Chapter 11: Serika’s Great Crisis

Inside the empty Shiba Seki Ramen shop, I worked remotely until night fell, and finally waited until Serika got off work.

I hurriedly packed my things, waved, and ran up with a bright smile.

"Serika-chan! Good evening! What a coincidence, we ran into each other again!"

At the sight of me, the fatigue Serika had been carrying drained away as if injected with energy.

"Coincidence my foot! You jerk, you were clearly waiting for me to get off work, weren't you? Gross. You ...

Chapter 26: A Simulated Love for One Still Counts as Pure Love

The midterm exams had ended.

Toru stood in the hallway where the results were posted, gazing up at the list. His eyes lingered on the name at the very top, and he let out a sigh in his heart.

He had deliberately held back, even gone so far as to get several questions wrong on purpose.

Damn it, am I really still too strong?

How is an ordinary person supposed to act? Having lived fifteen years, no, sixteen years if he counted the simulator, Toru had never truly known wha...

V2 Chapter 10: Team-Building at Shiba Seki Ramen

After sharing a tender moment with the love-struck Shiroko in the grove, I headed alone to the clubroom.

I say alone because, first, Shiroko went off to shower, and second, to avoid suspicion.

After all, while Shiroko is pure, virtuous, and chaste. And I am upright, dignified, and never one to indulge in women, I didn't want Hoshino to get the wrong idea.

When I opened the clubroom door, I saw Ayane studying intently, Hoshino snoozing away on Nozomi's lap, while Noz...

V2 Chapter 9: Hoshino Definitely Likes Me!

When I got back to Hoshino's place, I was changing shoes at the entryway when a video I'd seen a couple of days ago popped into my mind.

Imitating the scene from it, I muttered to myself:

"I'm home."

To my surprise, a teasing voice answered right back:

"My, my... Then I suppose this oji-san should say: welcome back~"

Wearing an apron and thick oven mitts, Hoshino emerged from the kitchen, smiling brightly.

"So, is it dinner first, a bath first, or maybe a n...

V2 Chapter 8: Sensei Knows Shiroko’s Heart

OST: Blue Archive OST 21. Midnight Trip

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"Actually, I… I guess I'm a bad kid, aren't I…"

The moment our eyes met, Shiroko averted hers with guilt and began tracing at the sand on the ground.

I was a little confused, unsure why she had suddenly fallen into such a downcast mood. Reaching out, I ruffled her sweat-damp gray hair and spoke softly.

"How coul...

V2 Chapter 7: What Shiroko Wants to Say

[Momotalk]

Me: Yuuka, can you help me with something?

Yuuka: Eh? What is it?

Me: I'd like you to help me gather some public data.

Yuuka: I can, but I'm a bit tied up right now…

Yuuka: Do you need it urgently?

Me: Not too urgent. I've still got four or five days.

Yuuka: Okay, then I'll do it after I finish my seminar...

V2 Chapter 6: The Puzzling Hoshino

From my perspective, the problem wasn't nearly as grave as it sounded.

The moment I heard the exact figure of the debt, I already realized the key point.

First, one has to remember: the ultimate goal of lending money is always profit.

And where does profit come from? Naturally, from the interest collected on time every month.

At the end of the day, it can be seen as a secured investment. When necessary, a creditor can claim high-value collateral that is otherwise hard ...

V2 Chapter 5: The Current State of Abydos

OST: Blue Archive OST 10. Romantic Smile

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Hoshino and I were the first to arrive at the school.

As soon as we stepped into the clubroom, Hoshino yawned, sat down, and slumped over the desk to catch up on sleep.

"Sensei, this oji-san didn't sleep a wink last night. I gotta nap for a bit first. Just wake me up when everyone's here."

I gave a...

V2 Chapter 4: I Think I Haven’t Fallen for Hoshino Yet?

OST: Blue Archive OST 21. Midnight Trip

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"I'm home~"

Switching on the entryway light, Hoshino slipped off her sneakers and, in white socks, happily dashed into the house.

"I-I'm home…"

I followed behind her stiffly, closing the door, pulling disposable slippers from my bag, and putting them on.

It was my first time being invited by a girl to stay o...

V2 Chapter 3: Kaiser Corporations, You Asked for It!

Even with Hoshino pointing a gun at me, I didn’t feel alarmed. On the contrary, I felt almost eager.

Years of CQC skill refined to instinct let me assess the situation instantly. Hoshino’s stance carried only intimidation, not intent to shoot, and the distance between us was close enough.

I could try to disarm her.

But judging by the speed she had just displayed, the chances of success were low.

And no matter the outcome, it would only deepen the misunderstanding b...

V2 Chapter 2: Not Going to Explain?

OST: Blue Archive OST 4. Lovely Picnic

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—Outside the back door of the Shiba Seki Ramen—

I leaned against the wall, phone in one hand, typing a message.

Me: So far, all safe.

Kirino: Good.

Kirino: Sensei, if anything happens, I'll rush in for the ...

V2 Chapter 1: Welcome to Abydos!

OST: Blue Archive OST 2. Luminous Memory

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"To the Advisor of SCHALE from the Independent Federal Investigation Club, Sensei

Hello. My name is Okusora Ayane, I'm a student at Abydos High School.

The reason I shamelessly wrote this letter to you is because I have something I must ask for your help with, no matter what.

To be blunt, our academy is being ...

Chapter 25: The Ordinary Her

Inside the simulated world

Since only one year of high school remained, Toru devoted most of his energy to loafing around and waiting for time to pass.

He had great talent for studying, and before crossing over he had endured the hellish college entrance exams. Now that he was in high school again, the pressure felt rather ordinary.

Of course, that wasn't to say getting into a prestigious school like Tokyo University was easy. The main reason was that in his...

Chapter 24: Mob life & Baby seeking Mom

Once the simulation began, Toru kept pondering a single question.

How exactly does one become an ordinary person?

On the surface, being plain and unremarkable sounds easy, but in practice, for him, it was anything but simple.

It was hell difficulty.

So.

[Your current weekly plan is as follows: 1. Study. 2. Study. 3. Club activities. 4. Study. 5. Study. 6. Sleep. 7. Go shopping.]

The reason he planned it this way was simple: ordinary people ...

Chapter 20: I Think I’ve Fallen for Yuuka

After finishing discussions with the Engineering Department and signing the contract, I was about to leave.

Out of curiosity, just before heading off, I asked why exactly their budget had been cut. The answer was…

"Well, you see, we innovatively invented a scale that displays a much higher weight than the actual number. When Yuuka tried it, she fainted on the spot after seeing '100 kg' on the screen."

"After she learned it was designed that way, she really...

23: The Season of the XX Whites Has Arrived Again

Naturally, Toru wouldn't know that another girl had loaded the simulator and even inserted herself into his... simulated world without permission.

Our protagonist, Toru, is now checking this life's attributes.

[Current Character Attributes]

Knowledge: 124 (Diligent and studious) Bravery: 161 (Self-sufficient) Dexterity: 113 (Normal) Consideration: 101 (Expert listener) Attractiveness: 132 (Attention-grabbing)

After the increase in the last simulation, ...

22: The Third Simulation

In early May, not much was happening during the Golden Week holidays.

Toru sat on the living room sofa in his home, scrolling through the message logs sent by his phone contacts.

———

Ryo:

"On the last day of Golden Week, you are cordially invited to attend Kessoku Band's first performance. I'll reserve a ticket for you. Location attached: |Senda Hall B1, K2-6-10, Setagaya, Kyoto."

———

After adding Ryo's Line account, she had sent this message a ...

21: The Most Familiar Stranger

On the street.

"Your bass is really good."

Kikuri slung her arm around Toru's shoulder. She reeked of alcohol, carried a guitar borrowed from a friend, let out a small burp, and continued drinking from a box of cheap wine.

This was the cheapest wine you could buy at a convenience store.

As a "drunken angel," Kikuri drank wine instead of water and couldn't afford anything expensive.

Only after a live concert would she treat herself to some good liquor or go to an ...

20: Confronting Reality

Satisfied.

Ryo rubbed her slightly bloated belly, looking pleased as she glanced at Hitori beside her, the one responsible for filling her stomach.

'…Bocchi treated me to a meal again.'

At this moment, Hitori could only be grateful that they had gone to Saizeriya instead of a high-end barbecue restaurant, where the prices were at least somewhat reasonable.

After settling the bill, Ryo took Hitori and prepared to head to the tram station to take the bus back.

19: Wow! This is So Cool!

One hour later.

Near Shinjuku Park in Shinjuku, Hitori trembled as she looked at her bandmate beside her. This place was the sanctuary of "socially successful" people, a forbidden zone for the timid. Under the influence of the "socially successful" force field, she could barely breathe.

Ryo, on the other hand, remained calm. She nodded while observing the crowd gathering at the intersection and pulled out the bass amplifier and guitar amplifier that she and Hitori were going to us...

18: Street Concert?

Nijika noticed that Ryo was acting strangely today.

She was always distracted in class, distracted when chatting, and even when eating, there were no signs of improvement.

During the lunch break.

"Ryo, are you okay?" asked the little angel Nijika with concern.

Why does she look like the heroine of a TV drama whose lover has died? And it's the kind of plot where the lover has been in love for over ten years, only for them to finally get run over and killed by a car.

17: Settlement

[Your love interest(target) is dead!]

[Congratulations! You have unlocked an ultra-high achievement reward: "Without Conscience" (When the Life Simulator target's favorability reaches 100, but their true favorability is below 90, and the target dies).

Favorability points +6 million. Umazing!]

Ryo stared at the notification on the panel, remaining silent for a long time.

She only felt that these words were blinding.

16: "Cold"

Hospital

A quiet room

"Don't make that face."

Toru looked at his depressed girlfriend sitting by the window and comforted her, "The doctor's prediction might not be accurate. Look, I'm still alive and kicking."

Even though he said this, he knew very well...

The side effects of the extreme pressure method were taking full effect.

This was why he had never agreed to marry Ryo.

Marriage would delay her life.

That's...

15: Image Cleansing

Ryo waited for a few minutes.

What awaited her was an ending she didn't want to see…

[Toru rejected your marriage proposal.]

Something's wrong, something's wrong!

Ryo grew anxious inside.

With a favorability score of 97, how could the proposal fail?

Isn't this a virtual world?

Isn't this a world made entirely of data?

Why would he refuse?

This was different from what the simulator had said!

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14: Returning to the Beginning

[Your boyfriend has fallen into a state of despair.]

[He has indulged himself even further, spending his days drunk in bars. This situation has continued for four months…]

Ryo looked at the simulator's updates and frowned slightly…

She really hadn't expected Hitori's departure to have such a huge impact on Toru.

She clicked on the bonds button.

Her eyes lingered on the breakup option, wondering if she should press it.

After thinking for a few seconds, s...

13: Hitori Gotoh Prepares to Steal the Boyfriend

High Rec: (Reveries in the Crimson Beyond from Wuthering Waves)

...

Toru didn't think much and quickly rejected Hitori's confession.

"I like you, but there's someone I love more. I'm sorry."

As he refused, a sharp pain shot through his head.

He had developed severe migraines a year ago due to prolonged mental...

12: Intensive Training

[You have activated the Extreme Pressure Training Method.]

[This method requires you to maintain pressure within the range of 100~200 to gain experience.]

[Tip: Your skill has reached the upper limit of improvement: Bass Playing LV.5 (0/10,000).]

Ten thousand...

Toru looked at the experience bar displayed in the skill column, this was how difficult it was for a mortal to reach the world of geniuses.

In the simulator, he had entered university, was now 19 years ol...

11: The Limits of a Mortal

Ever since she had fallen on the snowy slope, Ryo no longer dared to look Toru in the face.

This behavior didn't subside until nighttime.

[Ryo's Favorability +3]

Toru checked the simulator's notifications and felt somewhat relieved.

It seemed that Ryo only appeared indifferent on the surface, but deep down, she still had a good impression of him. Otherwise, tonight's confession really might have failed.

Upon returning to the rented wooden hotel, Toru lit the oil ...