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V2 Chapter 33: A Spring Day with Cherry Blossoms in Bloom
🕑 Added 2025-05-12 01:09:55 +0000 UTC(Music Rec: Kibou Refrain, One Room Ending 3)
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"I'm Anon's boyfriend."
"B-boyfriend?!"
The two trendy gyaru girls were completely stunned. They genuinely hadn't expected Chihaya Anon to suddenly show up with such a handsome boyfriend, and not even a hint of it beforehand.
All that remained in their eyes was pure, unfiltered shock and it wasn't just them. Even Chihaya Anon was staring at him in a daze.
Every loving gesture from the past, now, just before the decisive moment, had become fuel to secure victory. Each small memory they'd made together was now building up inside her, ready to overflow.
These memories were like honey, sweet and addictive, making her lose herself in happiness.
And now, they all burst forth in a single moment.
Her feelings, her love...
Anon, who had always fought hard toward her goals, had already decided she would be the one to hold onto this gentle, radiant light with her own hands.
But in her moment of helplessness and despair, that light reached out to her instead. And now, greedily, she took it all into her heart.
Her cheeks and ears were burning red. Her racing heartbeat sent her emotions spiraling out of control.
Her mind had lost all capacity for rational thought. All that remained was a whirlwind of love-fueled delusions and an unstoppable impulse.
She couldn't take it anymore—
"R-really? He's your boyfriend? But..."
The two girls were still in disbelief. They moved closer, eager to confirm.
After all, Anon had returned to Japan out of nowhere without saying a word, and now she suddenly had a super handsome boyfriend? It was way too sudden to believe.
Of course, Kazami Haru would make sure they believed it.
"Yeah, it hap—"
But before he could even finish with a smile on his face, his words were cut off.
His neatly buttoned collar was grabbed by a soft, slender hand, and the unexpected pull forced him to lean down—just as a warm, fragrant breeze swept over him.
The cherry blossom-like girl rose slightly on her tiptoes.
Her eyes shimmered, cheeks flushed bright red. One hand wrapped firmly around his neck. Their breaths were hot, fiery, and entirely shared.
The gentle scent she carried blended into the air like soft, flowing water.
The sudden, greedy closeness froze Kazami Haru on the spot.
Her delicately made-up, doll-like face radiated a unique, girlish beauty. Her silver-gray eyes were filled with warmth and affection. That mix of cuteness and allure perfectly expressed her youth and energy.
Every soft strand of her cherry-pink hair, every inch of her smooth, pale skin, and every trace of her natural fragrance, all of it was captivating.
She shone so brightly, it was hard to believe she was real.
"That's right!"
"Haru is my boyfriend~"
Anon finally pulled away, her mischievous gaze landing on the two stunned girls.
Even her elegant swan-like neck had turned a rosy hue. With a wide smile and her adorable little fang gleaming, she looked like the happiest girl in the world.
The rush of strength flooding her body had completely shattered her previous shyness.
"I'm staying here forever~!"
"Because he's here~"
From now on, she would never run away again.
...
[You didn't hesitate and boldly stepped forward, becoming a laser beam of emotional resolution. One strike was all it took to tear away the final veil between you and Chihaya Anon.]
[After confirming your feelings, she launched the most aggressive and overwhelming romantic offensive.]
[You and Chihaya Anon became a couple.]
Victory? Total victory!
Even though he'd gone through this simulation multiple times, Kazami Haru still blushed at the wave of memories flooding in.
He hadn't expected this pink-haired menace to be so aggressive, just kissing him in front of everyone without a second thought. Even Yamada Ryo only dared sneak kisses in private! Anon, though, didn't even seem to know what embarrassment was.
Out of all the girls he'd dated in simulations, only Chihaya Anon had ever rivaled or even surpassed, his ex-wife's level of intensity.
[The news of your relationship with Anon was made public without reservation. While the other MyGO members had their suspicions, it was still a shock to see it confirmed.]
[Without your knowledge, many had already begun to feel a deep sense of loss and unease.]
[Takamatsu Tomori often spaced out while watching Anon cling to you. Shiina Taki, noticing your constant closeness, would sometimes scold you, though she no longer brought up Tomori when she did.]
[Nagasaki Soyo seriously lectured you about how dating within the band can go wrong, but it didn't apply now that you were officially Anon's boyfriend.]
[At this point, all the others could do was offer lukewarm congratulations.]
[Once your relationship was official, Anon completely dropped her act. While she still called you the same affectionate nickname and your behavior didn't change much, the key difference was how openly she expressed her love.]
[Even eating candy became an excuse to kiss you, she claimed she wanted you to "taste the sweetness." She clung to you constantly, her affection far more intense than you imagined.]
[The two of you were basically in an eternal honeymoon phase.]
[Sometimes her clinginess and over-the-top displays of love were too much, and Shiina Taki would glare at you like she wanted to kill you, but that didn't stop Anon one bit.]
[With complete seriousness, she often said: "The weak should quiver when a nice girl gets angry."]
It really didn't show before...
The stream of simulation data rushing into his mind was overwhelming. Even without living it firsthand, Kazami Haru could tell how obsessively in love she was from the text alone.
So all that innocent girl act was just a front?!
Now she wasn't even pretending anymore, huh?
He'd have to be careful in real life. If he wasn't, this pink-haired menace might charm him into submission, and he wouldn't even get to finish his simulation.
[In April, at your academy's culture festival, you performed with Anon and the rest of MyGO in a spectacular live show. With intensive training, the band's skills soared, and they were beginning to reach professional-level performance.]
[MyGO's original songs drew attention from record labels, who offered to buy your music and turn the band pro.]
[After discussing it with Shiina and the others, you all chose to decline. MyGO belonged to all of you, and your songs represented your shared bond.]
[Even while dating, you and Anon never forgot your vow to keep the band together forever. Even during the pressure of senior year, you made time for live performances.]
[Anon and Tomori also grew closer, and Anon even created a secret group chat with the others where they talked about things you didn't know.]
[At 18, you and Anon got into Tokyo University of the Arts.]
[On that joyful day, Anon could no longer hold back her years of longing. Under the excuse of "practicing as a band," she proposed you move in together into a luxury apartment to begin the cohabitation life she'd always dreamed of.]
[You spent your first Christmas together in that apartment.]
...
Snow drifted down like feathers under a star-studded sky.
The glowing city lights and the silvery moonlight mingled with the soft snowfall, creating a scene that felt like a dream.
Haru held a pale umbrella, snow gathering lightly on top. He wore a thick coat, and around his neck was a dark gray, hand-knit scarf.
The scarf, awkwardly made with a rookie's effort, was a gift from Anon. It wasn't the prettiest, but it was warm, and filled with love.
"Haru~!"
Chihaya Anon stood at the university gate, her eyes lighting up. She waved like an excited puppy and bounded over, leaping into his arms with childlike enthusiasm.
"That's too warm~"
"It's not! I was freezing!"
She pouted, hugging tighter. Then she grabbed one end of his scarf and wrapped it around her own neck, snuggling up to him.
They laughed together as they walked through the glowing city streets, heading toward their cozy apartment.
Their shared umbrella silhouette melted into the crowd.
Under the warm, amber streetlights, Anon's radiant smile became even more enchanting.
As soon as they got home, Anon darted into their room with a sly, mischievous grin.
Moments later, her pink-haired head peeked out.
Haru's jaw dropped as Anon stepped out in a red-and-white Christmas outfit, complete with a tiny golden bell around her neck, cute and dangerously seductive.
"Tada~! Super cute, right?"
With a beaming smile and sparkling fang, she launched herself at him again.
"Hehe~ There's that Christmas six-hour tradition, right? I'm ready."
She held a small, square box between her lips, her eyes gleaming with suggestive intent.
This pink-haired menace finally revealed her true colors.
...
[The Christmas you spent together may become her most cherished memory.]
[After that, she grew even more clingy. Her energy seemed infinite. She dragged you around for duet practice in the living room, the bath, even by the window. You trained so hard, you couldn't even make the next MyGO session.]
[When others asked, she brushed it off.]
[By age 21, MyGO had developed such deep bonds and synchronicity that a single glance was enough to understand each other during live shows.]
[Anon, with her natural gift for reading people, noticed others' hidden feelings for you.]
[This troubled her deeply. She blamed herself whenever she saw Tomori looking down. She wanted to ask how you felt, but there was no room left in your heart for anyone else, and that both comforted and pained her.]
[At 24, you proposed to Chihaya Anon.]
[Being the outgoing type, Anon invited everyone she knew. She dreamed of a romantic, Western-style wedding, inspired by its timeless elegance and charm.]
[She smiled brighter than ever on that day.]
[Shiina Taki was the bridesmaid and handed you the ring. It was the first time you saw her normally serious face twist into a complicated smile.]
Huh?
Kazami Haru started sweating. Something felt… off.
That Takamatsu Tomori liked him made sense. If she ever decided to steal him from Anon, he'd understand. He might even feel smug about it.
But what about Taki?
Was she secretly in love with him too?
The text had said she expressed, "I like you" but he just couldn't picture her saying it.
[At 25, you and Anon had a daughter. Her name: Kazami Reina.]
Another daughter?
That made two daughters from different simulations. After all the failures with Miss Ex-Wife Ryo, he'd finally gotten married, and now had another baby girl.
But hey, daughters are great. What guy doesn't love a sweet, caring little girl?
[Kazami Reina was an exceptionally gifted girl. Talented from a young age, she became a pupil of Togawa Sakiko thanks to your connection. With both remarkable talent and tireless dedication, she quickly absorbed and mastered Sakiko's piano techniques, reaching the level you once had within just a few years.]
[She won gold in major piano competitions before the age of ten, and even in music theory she showed extraordinary intelligence. This filled Togawa Sakiko with pride as a teacher—though her eyes often held a hint of wistfulness when she looked at her.]
[Kazami Reina, the genius child, gave her mother Chihaya Anon endless opportunities to boast. Anon would proudly say that Reina inherited her talent.]
[Every time Anon showed off, it irritated Shiina Taki and Nagasaki Soyo, both still single. Though they normally didn't get along, they teamed up seamlessly to gang up on Anon. Even when teased back, Anon never stopped.]
[You noticed Reina had a strong sense of narcissism, believing her own perfection was completely natural. Clearly, this was the result of both her parents' vanity blending together into a 1 + 1 = 3 effect.]
Narcissistic? Who's narcissistic?
The simulator calling Anon a narcissist made sense, but Kazami Haru couldn't accept that label for himself.
That's not narcissism. It's called confidence!
[For reasons unknown, Shiina Taki—who always clashed with Anon, was incredibly soft with Reina. Reina returned that warmth, and the two shared a bond even deeper than most mothers and daughters. This, of course, made Anon fiercely jealous.]
[Time passed—]
[Kazami Reina grew up to become a world-renowned piano master. Her skills and status placed her at the pinnacle of the arts. Her pieces were recognized as global masterpieces, and she was known as the "Snow White of the Piano."]
[But having idolized her father since childhood, she had no interest in romance. She declared that she would dedicate her entire life to music.]
[Still, time did not spare anyone. As Reina blossomed, you and Chihaya Anon naturally began to age.]
[Physical ailments brought on by neglect in your youth began to show. Your memory declined, and your weakening body made you deeply aware of time's passage.]
[Together, you and Anon moved to the countryside, far from the noise of the world, spending the rest of your days hand in hand.]
[Cherry blossoms in bud were like bashful young girls at the start of spring. In full bloom, they danced fiercely through the sky, and when they fell, it mirrored the passing of the season. You could never forget the cherry-colored girl who filled your entire life.]
[Simulation complete]
