Chapter 6: You Moved into the Asano House.

Minami Yuuki couldn't help but look up and glance in the direction of the Asano house in reality.

The dark blue curtains were tightly drawn, blocking any view of the outside, let alone the Asano house. The curtains were thin, and the sunlight cast a square light screen on them.

Minami Yuuki thought, if the strategy route in the simulator goes smoothly, can he replicate it in reality?

No, he's still young and doesn't need to rush to find a girlfriend.

Besides, the simulation isn't finished yet.

He lay back down, pulled the blanket, and looked at the options on the panel.

Should he read comics? Or look at his female classmates? Or sleep?

There was nothing to hesitate or struggle over; it was an easy choice.

Minami Yuuki chose the first option.

[The hunger in your stomach makes it hard to concentrate on studying. You quietly take out a comic book from your bag. It's a romance comic about a boy with body-swapping abilities and the girl whose body he swaps with.]

[You spend the entire day reading comics, and your ACGN knowledge increases.]

[After school, you head straight to the Asano house and ring the doorbell. Asano Nao opens the door just a crack and asks what you want. You return three comic books to her and ask to borrow the remaining volumes.]

[Asano Nao brings out the whole set, a total of twenty-four volumes, but you only take three.]

The memory scene appears.

"I've finished reading them, you can take them all back at once," Asano Nao said to the boy in front of her.

"If I did that, it would be a long time before I could come here to return them," Minami Yuuki replied.

Asano Nao was stunned for a moment, realizing the implication of Minami Yuuki's words. Her face turned red, her heart pounding violently, and she felt so shy she almost bolted out the door.

She wondered, did Minami Yuuki mean what she imagined? Did the boy want to see her more often?

"Just kidding." Minami Yuuki waved the comics in his hand, "It's too much trouble to take them all back, and I would end up staying up all night reading them, which isn't good for my health. Besides, you're always home, so I can come by anytime to borrow them."

The boy openly mentioned her hikikomori status, but strangely, his words didn't make her feel nervous or inferior, probably because his expression was so cheerful, making her believe he had no intention to preach or belittle her.

"See you tomorrow, NEET sister." Minami Yuuki left.

[Asano Nao clutched her burning face, watching your departing figure. She had never looked forward to the next day so much. She felt you were like an angel, sent by heaven to be by her side.]

On the bed, Minami Yuuki stroked his chin, a smile forming on his lips.

Sure enough, a mere NEET can't resist my charm! If things keep progressing like this, I'll definitely complete this romance successfully!

[Her heart was pounding, emotions high, and she couldn't help but take your photo into bed.]

"???"

Where did you get my photo, and what do you plan to do with it?!

Besides peeking, you even secretly took photos!

Minami Yuuki clenched his fists, vowing revenge. He always believed in an eye for an eye, and he would make Asano Nao experience this humiliation too!

[Back at home, you choose...]

[1. Read comics and play games; 2. Do homework and prepare for classes; 3. Go out for a walk; 4. Free simulation]

Minami Yuuki grew cautious. This set of options was very similar to the last one, and it seemed this choice would affect the direction of his life in the simulation.

Choosing to read comics and play games would likely lead him to indulge in ACGN; choosing to do homework would split his focus between study and leisure; the outcome of going out was unknown.

If it were reality, Minami Yuuki would choose to study, as education is the most convenient and comprehensive way to climb the social ladder.

However, this was a simulation, and his goal was not a successful life but a romance with Asano Nao.

He clicked on the first option.

[You finish reading three comic books and play games until midnight, barely completing your homework. Your ACGN knowledge increases.]

[The sweet romance in the comics makes you yearn for a relationship. Your interest in romance rises.]

[At eight in the morning, you visit the Asano house again. Asano Nao still only opens the door a crack, but this time the crack is wider.]

[During the day, you secretly read comics in class. In the afternoon, you play games at home. You visit the Asano house twice a day, gradually becoming closer to Asano Nao. She is still nervous around you but can talk properly.]

[In a class quiz, you barely pass.]

[Holding the test paper, you feel anxious. You realize that comics and games are affecting you, but they are also your bond with Asano Nao.]

[After careful consideration, you choose...]

[1. Ha, studying hard is just to become a wage slave for capitalists. Who needs it!]

[2. Damn woman, disturbing my mind. From today, I cut ties with you!]

[3. Hey, a passing grade isn't bad! Passing is great!]

[4. Free simulation]

"Sure enough, the previous choices directly influenced the trajectory of my simulated life," Minami Yuuki sighed.

You can't have your cake and eat it too. Choosing one thing inevitably means giving up something else.

He had thought about whether he could borrow comics and games from Asano Nao but pretend to read them while actually studying.

You think I'm reading comics and playing games, but I'm really studying hard!

However, once he developed a romantic relationship with Asano Nao, such a ruse would surely be exposed.

If exposed, Asano Nao might not care, or it could provoke her rebelliousness, ending the relationship.

Asano Nao comes first; it doesn't matter if life falls apart. After all, this isn't the real Minami Yuuki's life but the simulated one.

"I choose the first option!"

[Preferring immediate joy over an uncertain future, you completely give up on academics, borrowing more comics and games from Asano Nao. You visit her house four times a day, discussing comics and games with her.]

[The Asano house's door is now always open for you, and you become friends with Asano Nao.]

[In the final exams, you fail, and the school notifies your parents. They are shocked, unable to understand how their top student became such a poor performer.]

[Returning home from the Asano house, you find your parents waiting at the door. You sense trouble but don't care.]

[Your father insists the environment in Misaki has corrupted you and wants to take you home. Your doting mother agrees to give you another chance and they grant you one more semester.]

Even his parents showed up, how absurd!

Minami Yuuki clicked his tongue in admiration.

In reality, he felt no guilt, only schadenfreude.

[Summer vacation was not up for negotiation, and you were taken back to Ino Prefecture by your parents. You and Asano Nao were separated for a month. You wanted to inform her but had no chance as you didn't have her contact information. During that month, you behaved well and fooled your parents, allowing you to return to Misaki City.]

[Stepping onto the land that haunted your dreams, your first stop wasn't your apartment but the Asano house. Dragging your suitcase, you rang the doorbell.]

[The door opened faster than ever, revealing Asano Nao in sportswear and a knitted hat, wrapped up tightly. Her eyes were brimming with tears.]

[You explained the reason for your disappearance, and she forgave your abrupt departure. Your relationship returned to how it was and deepened due to the short separation.]

[Asano Nao stepped aside, inviting you in to choose comics and games yourself.]

[You and Asano Nao spent the night picking out comics. Your relationship progressed further.]

[You realized why Asano Nao was considered a high-quality woman. Behind the thick lenses were enchanting eyes, and beneath the loose sportswear was an alluring figure.]

[You moved into the Asano house.]