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Chapter 79: Kiss?
Do the people in Tokyo have nothing to do?This thought appeared in Minami's mind but was quickly dismissed.He felt he might have underestimated the value of having LV4 culinary skills.LV4 in the system already represents the peak of professionalism. Additionally, the dishes he created could make people feel happiness.Only with both of these factors combined does such a powerful effect occur.Having realized this, Minami didn't linger on th...
Chapter 113: Hitori Gotoh’s Turn!
(TL Note: Plot sounds like a copy of "Your Name", so I recommend reading it while listening to kimi no wa ost or Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso OST!)Staring at the manuscriptof The Girl Hidden Within the Azalea Fields—Just moments ago,Kikuri Hiroi had been carefree and playful,But now—She was silent.The opening lines greeted herwith an extremely calmself-narration:"The one I love is gone.""I will be alone forever."The words w...
Chapter 112: Let Us Drown in Eternal Romantic Literature!
To maximize the effects of "Writing (Romantic) LV4"and "[Minami Shouji's Pure and Simple Late-Life Romantic Writing Style]",Minami spent a few days experimentingwith different approaches.And finally—He reached a conclusion.The more melancholic, poetic, and romantichis writing was,The strongerthe effects of his Writing (Romantic) skill.On the other hand—The more nonsensical, bizarre, exaggerated, or outrageoushis writing be...
Chapter 111: Minami Shouji Absolutely Does Not Love Money
Okano Ryoko.The principal of Shuka High.Minami Shouji was more than familiar with this woman.After all, since Minami Shouji had enrolled, she had always taken great care of him.Not only did she personally approve his full tuition exemption at Shuka High, but she had also helped push through his scholarship application.Of course, a big reason for this was because Minami was ranked first in the entire grade and had even taken first place nationwide...
Chapter 110: Closer… A Little Closer…
Leaving Shuka High and heading to the restaurant where Yamada Ryo had arranged to meet, Minami Shouji didn't actually spend much time on the journey.After all, to make his commute (to school) more convenient, walking from Shuka High to the nearby station only took seven or eight minutes.A quick ride for a stop or two, and he got off right at the restaurant Yamada Ryo had sent him the address for via LINE.It appeared to be a newly opened, well...
Chapter 109: Yamada-san, Like a Child
Every monthly test at Shuka High was always an occasion to witness the full spectrum of human emotions.The top students, confident and composed, received their test papers from the teachers with a graceful air.The average students, anxious and hesitant, would take their papers with trembling hands, their expressions shifting between despair and relief as they saw their scores.And for those who already expected to fail, picking up their papers was...
Chapter 108: Hitori, I Kind of Want to See You...
When feeling down, thinking of you brings happiness.When feeling happy, thinking of you makes it even better.The love between people is truly that simple and pure.But at some point, Kita Ikuyo realized she had unconsciously overlooked this fact.Maybe it was because of this materialistic world.Pure feelings are hard to maintain.However—Even if emotions are pure, there's still—"We have to take action, Bocchi-san!"This was Kita Ikuyo...
Chapter 107: The Pink-Haired Girl’s Turn!
It's over.Sensing new memoriesof a bright and lively golden-haired girland a serious, cool-toned black-haired girlappearing in her mind,Hitori Gotoh clutched her headin both hands,Her pale, gloomy facepartially buried, frozen in shock.She couldn't clearly seeeverything that happened in these memories.But she could feel it—These two were deeply connectedto Minami.Because she had experienced this before,She knew exactlywhat this meant.T-T...
Chapter 106: Are You and I ‘Kindred Spirits’?
"How could I have just died like that?!"At the break of dawn, Chisato Nishikigi jerked awake from her dreams, staring at the empty room around her in utter disbelief.Yes.In the sudden memories that had surfaced in her mind,How could she have died so early?!Shouldn't she have outlived Takina Inoue, then outlived Minami, and only THEN passed away?!"Why did I die so soon?"Recalling the dream—after her own passing, Takina Inoue ...
Chapter 105: Shouji Minami’s Romantic Writing Technique
[Simulation Complete.]Seeing this line, Minami, who had been resting his chin on his hand, couldn't help but glance sideways at the pale blue simulation screen.He had always thought that this "love simulation system" was incredibly bizarre.But now, he was certain."You're not just bizarre—you're a simulation system that lacks common sense."Staring at the content of the simulation, Minami couldn't help but speak to...
Chapter 104: "Chisato & Takina"
[This time—there would be no regrets.]Upon seeing this line, in reality, Shouji Minami still felt a tinge of unease.After all, in the previous timeline's tragic ending, nobody had survived—and Takina Inoue's severe pregnancy reaction was what had ultimately ended her life.Even though he had made thorough preparations in this timeline, human physiology…Not even doctors could predict everything with certainty.Tensing up, he continued ...
Chapter 103: Shouji Takina and Shouji Chisato
[Everything seemed to be spiraling toward disaster.]Upon reading this line, Minami furrowed his brows.What the hell?He had done everything in his power in this simulation.And yet, things were still "seemingly"heading toward disaster?Minami couldn't understand.But as he continued reading, focusing his mental energy on comprehending the situation, he suddenly had a moment of realization."Seemed'... huh?"Upon noticing the wor...
Chapter 102: Everything seemed to be spiraling toward disaster
[Your steps never faltered.][Not just for yourself, but for them as well.][One year after obtaining your Master's degree in Literature, you poured your heart and soul into creating a full-length popular fiction novel, Traversing, which was published in the prestigious Tokyo literary magazine Nichigun.][In this work, you depicted the story of a Chinese youth whose soul is transported into the body of a rural Japanese teenager, writing with an ...
Chapter 101: Then Let’s Become a Literary Master!
[Time continued to flow forward.][Under your guidance, Takina Inoue's culinary skills improved by leaps and bounds. Though she could not surpass you, she became fully capable of managing Riko-Rikoon her own.][Even though Riko-Rikono longer required your constant attention, you still frequently visited.][To you, Riko-Rikohad undoubtedly become a second home.][Takina Inoue, Chisato Nishikigi, and the others welcomed your presence warmly.][They ...
Chapter 100 – A Route Where They Both Get Married?
[This is a decision with long-term consequences.][Unknowingly, you had become an irreplaceable part of their world.][It was a truly remarkable thing—an experience unlike any other.][And even more astonishing was how much they trusted someone who had only recently entered their lives.][Trust breeds reliance, and reliance nurtures affection. As they gazed at you, everything was already clear in their eyes.][If trust had a numerical score, your tr...
Chapter 99: Yamada-san, Save Me!
[In fact, she even thinks—if she and Takina were to marry the same man and become one family—it might actually be fun.]Minami stared at this sentence.Yes, he had already come to expectChisato's wild imaginationand eccentricpersonality.But this?This was on another level.What the hell kind of chaotic mindset does this girl have?!Minami considered himself a bit of a troublemaker too.He enjoyed observingthe drama from the safety of the simula...
Chapter 98: Takina-san, Chisato-san, you two…
If his previous run—unlocking the "STARRY: Kessoku Band Scene" and easing relations with Hitori Gotoh—was considered a god-tier opening,Then this time, with Chisato, it was an overpowered, heavenly start.It wasn't justabout unlocking the Riko-Rikostoryline ahead of schedule.Even Chisato's descriptionin the simulator had changed—From "admiration"to "You are the only one".Her heart condition? Fixed.Her feelings...
Chapter 97: How Do I Even Lose This Simulation?
"What the hell happened?""Who am I?""WHERE AM I?!"A question straight from the depths of their soulssurged forth.Inoue Takina and Nakahara Mizuki completelyfailed to grasp the situation in front of them.But soon—They wouldn't even have the timeto process these questions.And the reason was simple—BUSY.Too busy.So busy that they wished they had a third arm to help.From the moment Riko-Riko first openeduntil yesterday...
Chapter 96: Which Timeline’s Shouji Minami is This?
Chisato never imaginedsomething like this would happen.A customer came in for a meal, and as he ate—Tears welled up in his eyes.His expression was serene, as if his entire being had been purified at this very moment.Eating a meal... could it really be this emotional?Had he gone that long without eating?Chisato scrutinized the man in front of her—Akasaka Kazuya.Then, a thought suddenly struck her.Could it be—Was he crying because he spent 7,...
Chapter 95: A MEAL THAT CLEANSES BOTH BODY & SOUL
To eat?Or not to eat?Ever since Minami gained LV4 Cooking Skilland could see food ratings,He often faced this dilemma.And now—Sitting before him was yet another test.[1.1/10 Rating]A plate of Omurice soaked in a beautiful girl's sweat.Never mind the low score.Just the phrase "cute girl's sweat"was enough to completely kill his appetite.Because—Sweat is sweat.Whether it comes from a cute girl or a normal person—It's still...
Chapter 94: "An Omelet Rice... Soaked in a Beautiful Girl's Sweat."
For Riko-Riko—18,000 yen wasn't huge—But it wasn't smalleither.As a Riko-Riko employee—Chisato definitelycouldn't just take money from the registerto pay him back.But at the same time—She couldn'tnot pay.So—"Will 5,000 yen do?"Minami lookedat the bills she handed over.Then—He lookedat her."...""...This is only 5,000 yen.""...It's all I have left."Chisato's voice—Got small.Her b...
Chapter 93 – She Decided to Stalk Minami, the Incubus
"Huh...? Your boyfriend...?"Dr. Yamigishi's expression twitched."Is something wrong?"Chisato puffed out her chest.Minami wasn't here—So she had every rightto be bold!"No, it's just..."Dr. Yamigishi gave hera strange look.Then, after a moment's hesitation—She sighed."If you're referring to Mr. Minami...""Before you woke up, he specifically told me—""He's NOT your boyfriend.&...
Chapter 92 - "What Teenage Boys Love to Do"
No one had expected—Chisato to act so quickly.One moment, she was just talking.The next, she had already taken the pill.Her movementswere too fast.Too decisive.Even if someone wanted to stop her—They couldn't.Even Minami—Hadn't expected this.But—Then he rememberedwho was standing in front of him.Minami shook his head."Of course. This is Chisato Nishikigi.""She always does things that catch me off guard."Her persona...
Chapter 91: The Universal Cure
Minami had actually anticipated the possibility of his voice being recognized.After all, in the simulation, Chisato Nishikigi had already demonstrated her keen perception.He had deliberately altered his tone to avoid detection.Yet even so, his little tricks were still no match for the sharp intuition of Miss Nishikigi."It's me, Miss Nishikigi."Since he had already been exposed, there was no need to keep up the act.Hiding and pretendin...
Chapter 90: Chisato’s Heart Treatment and Other Matters
A support member—Was essentially a non-permanentband member.Someone who helped outwhen needed,But wasn't officially partof the group.Nijika had clearly noticedthat Minami didn't want to joinKessoku Band—So she had offeredthis alternative.This way,When they introduced the song,They could still credit himas their support member—Allowing Minami to retainhis creative rights.Hearing this,Minami looked at Nijika for a long moment.He hadn&...
Chapter 89: Kessoku Band’s Support Member
Preparing meals for Starry's staff wasn't that difficult.After all, including Ijichi Seika,The entire staff was only six people.For someone like Minami,Whose cooking skill was already at LV4,This wasn't a challenge at all.As he placed the sizzling steakonto an iron plate,He picked up the dish and carried it out to the waiting room.The rich, mouthwatering aromaimmediately filled the air,Causing a chorus of amazed gaspsfrom the Starryst...
Chapter 88: "Your Lips… Taste Like His?"
If there was one thingBocchi couldn't handlein this world,It was—Going to work at Starry.The mere thoughtof interacting with strangersagain,Of talkingto people,Made the timid, pink-haired girl's tiny, anxiety-ridden heartrace uncontrollably.But not workingwasn't an option.Her band, Kessoku Band, needed money for their activities,And her allowance alonewasn't enough to cover the costs.I wonder how Minami-senpai is doing…Bocchi ...
Chapter 87: Nishikigi Chisato Wants to Meet
Seated at the Riko-Rikocounter, Mizuki explained everythingthat had just happened."EH?! A SPIRITUAL MEDIUM?! There was someone thatinteresting here?! Why didn't you stop him? I wanted to ask him some fun questions!"Chisato's bright red eyessparkled with excitement.Meanwhile, Inoue Takina furrowed her brows.A psychic?Palm reading?Discovering people's interests through palm reading…?"Aren't those just the usual scamsst...
Chapter 86: Miss Yamada is Truly a Strange Creature
Nishikigi Chisato was born with a congenital heart condition.This was something that everyoneat Riko-Rikoknew.According to doctors, this type of congenital heart disease was incurable.The only thing they could do was prolong her lifewith medication.Unlike in TV dramas, these medications, while expensive, weren't unaffordable—Because no amount of medicine could actually save Chisato's heart.However—As she grew older, more active, and f...
Chapter 85: I, Minami, Never Lie
The concept of a guardian spiritwas something Mizuki Nakahara, as an older single woman, had often come across in manga and anime.But hearing someone say it out loud with such absolute seriousness...To be honest, this was her first time.She instinctively asked about it—Only to realize afterward that eavesdropping on others' conversations was a bit inappropriate."Sorry, I didn't mean to listen in."Mizuki quickly apologized.Fortun...
