118: Candidate Confirmed

The simulator presented five candidates, thoughtfully providing full-body photos under their names.

A light click, and outfits transform into underwear, allowing for an accurate assessment of the five individuals' body fat saturation.

This is truly... truly remarkable!

Chisato noticed that when he focused on a particular name, a brief note, like an introduction, would appear.

He looked at the name "Saki Kawasaki," and a small window popped up on the screen in front of him.

[A beautiful girl from a poor family, with excellent physical development and a teary mole at the corner of her eye.] 

[She often needs to work part-time to support the household.] 

[Although she seems like a cold delinquent on the surface, she's actually a good kid who isn't great with words. If you choose the right approach, she might be surprisingly easy to win over.]

A very thoughtful feature has been added.

Chisato couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Although not too unfamiliar with these five people due to past life memories, it's fair to say that this function is something I might not use, but it's definitely best to have it.

He spent the next two minutes going over all five people briefly.

He finally fixed his gaze on the name Isshiki Iroha.

[A cute girl resembling a small, delicate animal, raised in a financially stable middle-class family.] 

[She loves to act spoiled and sell cuteness, but underneath her adorable appearance lies a scheming heart.] 

[In some circumstances, she can speak with a chilling voice even while wearing a gentle smile, possessing undeniable little devil attributes.]

Chisato chose Isshiki Iroha.

There was no special reason; he simply followed his heart and picked someone who matched his preferences from the five people.

Having already experienced the cool exterior and soft interior of Touma Kazusa, he now wanted to see a girl whose exterior was cute but interior scheming.

[The love simulation target has been confirmed: Isshiki Iroha.]

[One simulation attempt deducted, remaining simulation attempts: Two.]

[Please choose three of the following traits to officially start the simulation.]

[Capricious (White): You easily develop affections for the opposite sex, and indeed act upon them.]

[Silent (White): You are not good at communicating with others, but when alone, your efficiency in studying and doing things increases.]

[Hidden Sadist (White): You have a talent for playing with others and causing them pain, which genuinely makes you happy. You have always hidden this habit well, unbeknownst to others.]

[Omnivorous (White): You are not picky with food. Foods others find hard to swallow, like duck neck, chicken feet, century eggs, silkworm pupae, Stargazy pie, as long as they are clean and hygienic, will not deter you. Due to balanced nutrition intake, your physique will improve slightly.]

[Dual Reversal (Green): Before the age of ten, your life experiences misfortune, but after ten, your luck doubles the normal.]

The highest trait presented this time is only of green quality?

Did this lousy simulator stealthily raise the difficulty after the update?

Complaints aside, the five traits displayed did not change due to Chisato's displeasure but an extra message popped up instead.

[If the host is dissatisfied with the traits, you can choose to consume one simulation attempt to refresh all of them, or consume one simulation attempt to add an additional trait guaranteed to be of "blue" quality or above to the selection list.]

Chisato dismissed this pop-up message without much thought, for a simple reason.

The known method to restore simulation attempts, besides special conditions like update compensation and triggering hidden achievements, is to simply wait for time to recover naturally. 

Just wasting an attempt for a refresh isn't cost-effective. If it doesn't work out this time, he'll try again.

Chisato chose the only green trait, [Dual Reversal] then began contemplating the downsides of the other traits.

Using the process of elimination, he first ruled out [Capricious] deeming it unworthy of consideration. 

The main goal is to simulate a life strategy focused on the chosen female lead, and a too-promiscuous nature is an undeniable negative enhancement.

Looking at the remaining three traits, after a little thought, he chose [Omnivorous."] 

Not being picky is a good habit, and besides, it has the added benefit of increasing constitution.

Then it was down to a choice of two.

Leaning against the headboard, after five seconds of thought, he chose the [Hidden Sadist] trait due to a personal sense of mischievousness.

Somehow, he felt that possessing this attribute and encountering a scheming little devil girl would lead to quite interesting scenarios and scenes.

The traits chosen at the start of this simulation aren't great, and because of that, Chisato mentally prepared himself before officially starting the simulation, not expecting to receive a high rating in this simulated life.

So naturally, he formed the mindset of at least obtaining either a reward or fun.

Well then, let's begin.

[Traits confirmed.]

[Simulation officially starting.]

[Age 0: In the hospital's delivery room, your mother, due to frail health, experienced severe bleeding due to weak placenta contraction.] 

[Luckily, your father had chosen Tokyo's best gynecology hospital with experienced doctors, allowing you to be born smoothly, and your mother was rescued from the brink of death.] 

[When the nurse came out smiling and saying mother and child are safe, your father slumped softly against the wall.]

Reading this to the end, Chisato was relieved.

This is the effect of "Dual Reversal," he almost thought he would ascend before being born—this is no laughing matter.

[Age 1: Your body is remarkably healthy.] 

[While other kids are still drinking breast milk, your parents noticed that you don't reject other foods compared to breast milk, so they gradually started using porridge as your staple food, occasionally introducing diced fruit, vegetable juices, and shredded meat as side dishes.] 

[Due to varied nutrient intake, you grow quickly, with a physique far surpassing peers.]

[Age 2: Your mother suffered physical complications from severe bleeding during delivery, leading to declining spirits over these two years.] 

[Your father took a long vacation and sent you to live with your grandparents, taking your mother abroad in hopes of cheering her up.] 

[However, that night, the TV news reported a plane crash in international waters, and your parents unfortunately perished.]

Ah, this...

[Age 3: Your maternal grandparents, due to illnesses, passed away one after the other.]

[Age 4: Your paternal grandparents, overwhelmed by longing for their son and daughter-in-law, also passed away one after another.]

Chisato: "..."

Honestly, he's starting to regret choosing the [Dual Reversal] trait. With things developing like this, who knows if he'll make it to ten.

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