Chapter 110: Continue Simulation.

[Simulation Start]

[Remaining Simulation Attempts: 1.5]

[Simulation Subject: Nakajima Reina]

[Initial Relationship: One-sided Love]

The simulation text has appeared, but Minami Yuuki still hasn't come to a clear decision.

He doesn't know how to resolve the issue of moving from friends to something more with Nakajima Reina.

However, thinking alone is ineffective.

If the simulated version of himself can't figure it out even after interacting with Nakajima Reina, how could the real version of him, who hasn't even seen Nakajima Reina, have any insightful ideas?

The only option is to let the simulated version of himself explore and make mistakes.

He'll have to rely on the simulated self's wisdom.

[It has been a week since you arrived in this world. You have made friends with Asano Nao, Chitose Kazumi, and Ibuki Yuko. You realize they all have feelings for you, but you're not interested in them.]

[You have set your sights on the daughter of your homeroom teacher, Nakajima Reina.]

[You know Nakajima Reina lives in room 303 of the Chikusa University Hospital's rehabilitation wing. You know she has less than four years to live, and that she is a quiet and gentle girl who is unlikely to develop romantic feelings easily.]

[With this information, you choose to…]

[1. "How can I get my father-in-law's approval without using the method involving Ibuki Honoka?"]

[2. "Proceed without informing my father-in-law."]

[3. "Nao, Yuko, and Kazumi are also good options."]

[4. Free Simulation]

The options haven't changed much, except that Option 1 now has a precondition—it will no longer involve using Ibuki Honoka to get close to Nakajima Yohei.

Should he choose Option 1, which has been adjusted, or should he go with Option 2 and bypass Nakajima Yohei altogether?

At the moment, there's no evidence suggesting that Nakajima Yohei has any issues.

It seems that with his support and blessing, the relationship between Minami Yuuki and Nakajima Reina could be smoother and happier.

However, reality doesn't adhere to "seems okay"; often, what appears problem-free is the biggest problem.

Unable to make up his mind, Minami Yuuki lifted his upper body from the couch and looked toward Asano Nao in the kitchen.

"Nao-nee."

Minami Yuuki's sudden call made Asano Nao flinch.

She swiped away the living room footage on her phone—images from Camera 2.

Camera 1 had been captured over ten minutes ago.

Unlike Ibuki Yuko, Asano Nao's spying on Minami Yuuki wasn't out of surveillance but rather a desire to see more of the boy's image, to preserve more of his moonlit presence for the moonless nights to come.

"Hm?" She turned to look at the boy on the couch, her voice tinged with a hint of guilt.

The kitchen wasn't aligned with the couch, so Minami Yuuki couldn't see the expression on Asano Nao's face and missed the chance to remove Camera 2.

He asked, "Let's say my friend likes a girl now. Do you think it's better for him to approach her through her father's connections, or should he try to contact her directly?"

Asano Nao's plate clattered against the edge of the sink, making a dull sound.

She set down the plate and struggled to suppress her rising anxiety.

When a question's content and emotion hit too close to home, "let's say" and "a friend" are often just disguises.

Her mind went blank.

She realized she had been silent for a while, needing to answer Minami Yuuki, but the sudden question had left her stunned and unable to articulate a response.

Indeed, had the future filled with dreams and happiness already turned into a mere illusion in the water due to the butterfly effect?

"That girl comes from a single-parent family, lives in the hospital, and has only a few years left to live," Minami Yuuki added.

Asano Nao's inner turmoil abruptly ceased.

Although she felt very sorry for the girl, hearing the phrase "only a few years left to live" immediately calmed her restless heart, filling her with relief.

She reassured herself that she had discussed Minami Yuuki's acquaintances with Chitose Kazumi yesterday, and there was no mention of a girl in the hospital.

On closer reflection, a hospital-bound girl with only a few years to live seemed quite unrealistic—perhaps this was just a hypothetical scenario or about someone else entirely.

Once her mind was at ease, she considered Minami Yuuki's question.

"If possible, it's better to approach her through her father," she answered. "Meeting directly would be too abrupt. Also, if she's in the hospital, it's difficult to meet her without her parents knowing."

"I see. Thank you, Sister," Minami Yuuki said as he lay back down on the couch.

The shut-in older sister's advice was Option 1.

What she said makes a lot of sense. Apart from anything else, how to hide the meeting between him and Nakajima Reina from Nakajima Yohei is a big problem.

Minami Yuuki nodded and decisively selected Option 2, bypassing the father and meeting Nakajima Reina directly.

After all, who would trust the advice of a single, socially anxious hikkikomori?

In Asano Nao's simulated life, romantic endeavors always seemed to be ruined by this older sister!

Minami Yuuki had consulted Asano Nao to eliminate the wrong options with a love level that was negative!

Since Asano Nao had endorsed Option 1, Option 2 had to be the right choice!

He looked at the simulation interface.

[You decide to meet Nakajima Reina directly. Since you already know the hospital and room number, you don't necessarily need Nakajima Yohei's help.]

[However, Chikusa University Hospital has strict management. To enter the rehabilitation wing, you must register the patient you are visiting and obtain permission. You need to get this permission.]

[You call your mother, Minami Haruna, to ask if there are any relatives or friends staying in the Chikusa University Hospital rehabilitation wing. You only need to get into the wing; the nurses won't check which room you visit.]

[You couldn't get any help from home. Your mother tells you she doesn't know anyone in the Chikusa University Hospital, and she asks what's happening. You give a vague response.]

[You log onto the web to check the admission requirements for the Chikusa University Hospital rehabilitation wing. Unless you have a severe injury or internal health issue, you cannot secure a private room in the rehabilitation wing.]

[Next, you look into the security measures of the wing. The robust security guards and steep walls make you abandon any plans of sneaking in.]

[Only your initial idea seems practical and feasible.]

[You restart your search for a patient who might help you and, with a tentative attitude, ask Chitose Kazumi.]

[To your surprise, Chitose Kazumi tells you that she has a cousin staying in the rehabilitation wing.]

[You want to ask for her help, but the torment of your conscience prevents you from speaking up. You believe that the girl would definitely help you, but this kind of assistance seems too cruel for her.]