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Chapter 58: That Night, She Came to Your Room
🕑 Added 2025-02-04 14:00:04 +0000 UTC[Your relationship with Ryo Yamada has grown even closer.]
[You have officially become Ryo Yamada's boyfriend.]
"..."
Minami.
He had expected that Ryo would maintain her usual level of composure and consistency.
But honestly, he never thought things would progress this smoothly.
From meeting Ryo, to tutoring her, to dating her—
There had been no obstacles whatsoever.
It was too fast.
Way too fast!
Even for someone who believed in Ryo Yamada's unwavering consistency, Minami was still caught off guard by how effortlessly things had played out.
"But on the other hand, maybe this outcome makes perfect sense."
Thinking it over, he suddenly felt it was only natural—
"Talented people will always shine, no matter where they go."
"And someone as talented as me… of course, I wouldn't have any trouble finding a girlfriend."
Indeed—
A man must constantly improve himself.
If you lack ability and refuse to work on yourself, then even if you were somehow transported into a fictional anime world, you'd be nothing more than a background character for the protagonist.
Shaking off unnecessary distractions, Minami cleared his mind—
And continued watching the simulation unfold.
Keeping Secrets & Hidden Affection
[To avoid upsetting Kita Ikuyo, you decide not to tell her that you and Ryo Yamada are now dating.]
[During this time, your relationship with Ryo grows stronger. Even at Starry, where she had always been a solitary figure, she begins openly greeting you—and even, after practice, slipping her frozen hands into your pockets without caring about anyone's gaze.]
[But paper cannot cover fire forever. One lie always leads to another.]
[Your increasing closeness with Ryo does not go unnoticed.]
[When Hitori Gotoh and Nijika Ijichi learn about your relationship, they are initially shocked.]
[But upon seeing how Ryo—a girl who had always been distant and cold—casually rests her head on your shoulder and falls asleep, they stop questioning it.]
[On the other hand, Kita Ikuyo—who had always admired Ryo—had actually suspected something for a while. However, she had been avoiding the truth.]
[Because she trusted you.]
[Because you had promised her that you would tell her if Ryo got a boyfriend.]
[But in the end, the one who became Ryo's boyfriend… was you.]
[This sudden betrayal made her regret not being more cautious of you from the start.]
[But it was too late now. No matter how unwilling she was, all she could do was force a smile and congratulate you both.]
"Take Care of Ryo for Me."
[That day, Kita approached you and had a long conversation.]
[She asked you to take care of the person she admired most—Ryo Yamada.]
[Without hesitation, you agreed.]
[After that, Kita entered a personal slump. Her once-active beauty blog went completely silent for two weeks.]
[It wasn't until Ryo—expressionless as ever—sought her out and consoled her that she was able to pick herself back up- even if her beloved Ryo has a boyfriend, so what? She can still become Ryo's close female friend..]
"Female… friend?"
Seeing these words, Minami instinctively rubbed his temples.
For some reason, he couldn't shake the feeling that this "female friend" had an unhealthy connotation.
And it was clear that Kita really liked Ryo.
Even after Ryo got a boyfriend, Kita still didn't give up.
[Perhaps dating you changed her perspective.]
[After another tutoring session, Ryo Yamada's once-terrible grades had improved dramatically—and this time, she didn't forget how to play bass.]
[For the first time, she was able to balance both academics and music.]
[Even someone as composed as Ryo couldn't suppress her emotions—she immediately called you to share the news.]
[You spoke on the phone for two hours. Her voice remained calm, but her tone carried undeniable gratitude and warmth.]
[That night, while walking home, she suddenly grabbed your hand—and kissed you.]
[Your first kiss was far from perfect.]
[Because of her sudden move, your teeth bumped together, causing both of you to bleed.]
"Complete Failure."
[The next day, when she arrived at Starry, her lips—now slightly swollen—were covered with ointment.]
[Expressionless as always, she was visibly frustrated by yesterday's failed attempt. And you noticed.]
[That afternoon, you took the initiative to ask her out.]
[And this time, you gave her a kiss that left even the normally cold and composed Ryo thoroughly satisfied.]
[She still pretended to dislike it—but she gently took out a handkerchief and wiped the leftover ointment from your lips.]
A Changing Ryo Yamada
[As time passed, Ryo Yamada was no longer alone.]
[Whenever she went to watch a movie or visit a vintage clothing store, she always made sure you went with her.]
[And on the days you weren't around—she felt an unexpected sense of loneliness.]
A Late-Night Visit.
[But this is the reality of a student preparing for entrance exams. While tutoring Ryo, you also had to maintain your own academic standing.]
[You never meant to neglect her, but still, she couldn't help but feel a little lonely.]
[Emotions… began to quietly build up.]
[One night, the usually composed Ryo Yamada made a decision—she snuck into your apartment.]
[That night, she actively responded to you.]
[For the first time, both of you experienced the beauty of passion as both experienced the beauty of eighteen different positions for the first time, and you were reluctant to leave— completely lost in one another.]
"..."
Minami.
He forcefully suppressed the thought of "Direct Simulation" and instead focused on one key realization—
Ryo Yamada was the complete opposite of Hitori Gotoh.
Would Bocchi kiss him?
Yes.
But only if he pushed her for it.
Would Bocchi go along with his advances?
Of course.
But he would have to coax her into it.
Bocchi, with her soft personality, would never make the first move.
But Ryo Yamada?
She didn't just respond—she initiated.
She was bold.
Fearless.
And daring enough to sneak into her boyfriend's apartment in the middle of the night.
The Morning After.
[When the morning light broke through, you brushed your hand against her smooth back, watching as her blue hair fell over her shoulders. At that moment, your resolve to protect her grew even stronger.]
[Sensing your movement, she turned toward you—her amber eyes watching you for a long time before letting out a small yawn.]
[Then, with zero hesitation, she buried herself back into your arms.]
[That morning, the two of you stayed in bed far longer than usual.]
[Your relationship with Ryo Yamada deepened.]
