In this crossover anime, I've been bound to two systems.

Suzumiya Chisato's expression changed slightly as she silently ate her ice cream.

When she took them to buy ice cream before, Kasumigaoka Utaha probably already had this in mind. She deliberately asked for an extra scoop of ice cream and left the other one untouched. This way, the presentation wouldn't be too bad, but it would still create the impression that the two of them had indirectly kissed.

Eriri Sawamura, who was standing to the side, seemed quite bothered by this, and her angry expression was clearly visible on her delicate little face.

Even so, the object of her dissatisfaction was not Suzumiya Sensato, but Kasumigaoka Utaha.

After Suzumiya Chisato met with him, the two women engaged in subtle, harmless banter. Instead of mediating, he observed them silently from the sidelines with a certain ulterior motive.

He wanted to confirm and understand some things, such as how similar the two women were in reality and in the simulation, the approximate level of their affection for him, and their current thoughts and future plans.

After all, I had only met them a few times before, but we had chatted a lot via text message and occasionally made phone calls. However, the information I obtained through these channels was not as effective as direct, face-to-face confirmation. I needed to use this method to deepen my understanding of many things.

In fact, Suzumiya Senri had a vague feeling about it, but he was always reluctant to admit it.

As he practiced the evil path more often, his personality and some of his thoughts changed. His vision broadened, and the things he desired gradually increased.

He could clearly perceive this change, but he wasn't particularly averse to it.

Some say that human greed is endless, and the secret to longevity is to be pure of heart and have few desires, not to flatter or fawn, not to compete with the world, and to be self-respecting and sincere.

Some say that desire can keep one's heart racing, and it is the elixir that keeps one forever young and passionate.

The former Suzumiya Chisato agreed more with the former view. He felt that life was long, and the ladder of life had no end. No matter how hard he tried, he could only take a few more steps up. Rather than being so tired, he thought it was better to stop at the right place. He believed that having family by his side, a beautiful and generous wife, and obedient and sensible children would be enough to make his life happy.

But now he is increasingly leaning towards the latter view. In today's society, people depend on human society for survival, and the resources they need for life, even the most basic water and food, must be obtained through work. Once they start working, there is no longer the situation described by the former, where they can avoid flattery and fawning.

Lying down and giving up when you have no ability to change the status quo is a helpless move, but stopping when you have the ability to keep moving forward is really unacceptable.

We want more, not just to be satisfied with the present moment.

The moment this idea was noticed was yesterday in the recording studio of the Starry Night, when Suzumiya Chisato made Goto Ichiri her kitten, holding her in her arms and kissing her.

The girl's soft lips were no different from what he had experienced in the simulation, but they gave him a genuine sense of satisfaction that he could not experience in the simulation.

Then today, sitting next to Touma Kazusa, watching her so beautifully playing the piano so elegantly, this thought became even clearer.

Finally, he found himself surrounded by two exceptionally beautiful and charming girls, feeling their skin pressed against his and their delicate fragrance. Their thighs were cool and bare, seemingly defenseless and ready to be taken at any moment. Ryougu Senri couldn't help but feel a surge of anger and restlessness.

Adolescent boys are like active volcanoes, ready to erupt at any moment; they simply can't handle this kind of situation.

He was too lazy to argue with nonsense like "It's not me who's wrong, it's the world." He began to look directly at his inner desires and became honest.

Life has worn down everyone's edges, turning all sorts of people into all sorts of people, and he was no exception.

I'm taking risks with everything, but it doesn't seem like it's impossible not to try.

Of course, it's not to say that it's as extreme as some situations in The Sims.

You need both physical and emotional connection, and ideally, you should also get them to accept each other and avoid arguments.

—It's a bit difficult, but I'll give it a try.

The taxi took more than forty minutes to reach its destination.

Located away from the city center, Tokyo Kasuga Sanso Hotel was built during the Meiji era. Surrounded by extensive vegetation, the hotel's guest rooms, whether for accommodation or dining, offer panoramic views of the vast forest gardens and provide guests with upscale and elegant service.

The three got out of the car and were led into the lobby by a waiter. Eriri Sawamura went to the front desk to complete the formalities and then came back. She saw that Utaha Kasumigaoka had naturally linked arms with Chisato Suzumiya, clearly acting as if she were his female companion.

Because there were waiters waiting nearby, she couldn't make a scene. It wasn't until she sat down in the restaurant that she found the right opportunity to kick the other person hard under the table. Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was prepared, retaliated without backing down, placing her hands on the edge of the table and showing a provocative expression that said, "So what?"

Suzumiya Chisato stared speechlessly at the constantly shaking desktop. In a sense, the two people who had spent their entire lives with him in The Sims were now at odds. His earlier thought of getting the girls he liked to understand each other would probably be a long and arduous task in the future.

However, they only had minor frictions along the way, and there were no serious incidents that actually hurt each other. Could this be interpreted as the two of them being able to maintain a good balance and enjoying the process of getting along?

"That's almost it."

Since arriving at the appointment, this slutty and shameless woman had been silently observing and letting the two women do as they pleased, and now she finally spoke up to mediate.

When Suzumiya Senri got out of the taxi and saw this upscale hotel that combined dining, entertainment, and accommodation, and was far from the city center, he vaguely realized something.

Driven by his ambitions, he must seize the initiative when facing Utaha and Kasumigaoka.

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Chapter 169 Not Just a Superficial Relationship

Outside the window is a beautiful view full of forest atmosphere, and exquisite Western dishes are served by the waiter, accompanied by introduction and shrimp peeling service.

If a woman were removed from the table and the fruit juice were replaced with red wine, the scene would feel like a meticulously planned date.

But the reality is that, while somewhat unsatisfactory, it can still be considered harmonious.

The table was a small round table. The three of them were originally seated in three different locations under the guidance of the waiter. However, the moment the main course was served and the waiter left, Eriri Sawamura and Utaha Kasumigaoka unceremoniously and slowly moved their chairs to the side of Chisato Suzumiya.

Despite their incompatible personalities, the two gave remarkably similar reasons at this moment: they said that having dinner this way would allow them to better enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.

I don't believe you for a second. At this hour, you invited me to this hotel far from the city center with inconvenient transportation, and the dinner was Western-style.

Appetizers, soup, salad, main course, and dessert—this whole process will take at least an hour and a half. After that, I'll probably be kept chatting or doing other activities by the two of them. By the time I realize I need to go home, it will be very late, and it will probably be hard to get a taxi. What will I do then?

It seems like the only option is to stay here, since it's a fully equipped hotel.

This tactic seemed all too familiar. After careful recollection, Suzumiya Chisato realized that she had used it on Kasumigaoka Utaha in The Sims. She had used the excuse that the movie ended too late and there was no tram back to the dormitory, and that night she had established a relationship with her.

The situation then is remarkably similar to the situation now.

So you're going to use the same tricks I've used before on me?

Chisato Suzumiya remained completely unmoved, even somewhat amused.

Knowing that this would happen, he was still willing to sit here with them. Under such circumstances, it's hard to say who the hunter and who the prey were.

I probably won't be able to visit her on set in Yili. I'll try to send her a message later.

Such a well-behaved kitten, you should try your best to stay close to her and not let her feel neglected, after all, she is the kind of person who easily overthinks things.

"The moon is so beautiful tonight, it was definitely the right time to come."

Eriri Sawamura's face was flushed, and while her beautiful eyes were gazing at the night sky outside the window, she still occasionally stole glances at Chisato Suzumiya beside her.

"Yes, dinner was delicious too. I haven't had such good food in a long time."

Suzumiya Senri nodded.

"Actually, my dad often receives invitations because of his work, so if you don't mind, we can meet up like this more often in the future."

Eriri Sawamura silently observed the other person's expression, her thin lips slightly pursed, her cautious eyes filled with expectation.

Suzumiya Senri remained silent for a moment.

"I don't mind, but I feel a little bad about always bothering Eriri."

Eriri Sawamura hurriedly said,

"It's okay. Anyway, no one in my family uses these hospitality vouchers. They're basically just left to expire. It would be such a waste not to use them in time."

"That being said, I feel bad accepting Eriri's kindness for no reason all the time... How about this, I've saved up some money from my part-time job recently, so I'll give Eriri something next time we meet, as a return gift for your treat."

"Eh? No need, no need!"

Although she verbally refused, Eriri Sawamura's face clearly showed an expression of extreme surprise and anticipation.

A girl in the throes of first love is really quite easy to understand.

"No need to refuse, let's make it a deal then, otherwise I won't be able to accept Eriri's invitation with a clear conscience."

With a smile, Suzumiya Senri took the soup spoon and was about to scoop up a spoonful of mushroom soup when she paused, spilling a little soup out of the spoon.

Feeling the pressure being applied to his calves, he turned his head to the side. Kasumigaoka Utaha gave him a faint smile. Clearly, she felt displeased at being ignored, so she did something that didn't outwardly attract his attention.

Eriri Sawamura noticed something and immediately looked down, lifting the tablecloth to peek under the table.

Suzumiya Chisato's trousers had been lifted up at some point, and Kasumigaoka Utaha, with her legs crossed, was gently rubbing her bare toes against his calf. Even though she realized she had been discovered, she didn't seem to care about pulling her feet back.

"Hey, this is a proper restaurant!"

Eriri looked up and glared angrily at Shiwa.

As the apple of the Sawamura family's eye, Eriri, who has accompanied her parents to various social occasions many times, knows etiquette in dealing with people, which is also related to her personality. Therefore, even if she has thoughts in her mind, she will suppress that impulse.

However, Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was born into an ordinary family, did not have so many concerns. Especially after experiencing the feeling of loss firsthand, she felt that following her heart's desires was the best solution, rather than those useless pretenses.

We've done so many intimate things in my dreams, we even have a daughter, so what's the big deal about just the most basic skin-to-skin contact now?

"Honestly, he hasn't even said a word yet, what's the rush you're going to do over there?"

"Who said there isn't! Didn't you see how troubled he looked?"

"What troubles him is you, the young lady who has broken the unspoken understanding between us, who can't even read the air."

"Ha, this world is really strange. Even a crazy woman can justify her behavior with a straight face."

"Ahhh~ The golden retriever puppy couldn't help but howl because it was so envious."

"Who are you calling a puppy!"

"Let's see who responds to my statement."

"you……!"

"Speaking of which, in the dream we had, we often interacted like this in real life."

Chisato Suzumiya's words calmed the two emotionally charged individuals, instantly easing the tense atmosphere.

"If you keep arguing and getting angry, the food won't taste good."

The two of them obediently shut up, stopped arguing, and started eating obediently again as he instructed.

Suzumiya Chisato could understand the deliberate state that the two women had been deliberately displaying ever since they met him. If he were in their shoes, he would probably have acted in a similar way.

But for now, it's probably better to pretend we don't know anything about this.

Ten minutes later, Eriri Sawamura's phone rang. She apologized and got up to walk to the side.

Not long after she left, Kasumigaoka Utaha wiped her mouth and got up to go to the restroom.

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Chapter 170 We're in an alliance, right?

You like someone and want to be with them, but you lack understanding of them and, strictly speaking, you're not very close to them—you've only known them for a short time. So what should you do in this situation?

Kasumigaoka Utaha and Sawamura Eriri's ideas are quite simple.