On Tuesday, Minami Yuuki received paper cranes from both Asano Nao and his younger sister, Minami Airi.


    Asano Nao’s paper cranes were exceptionally delicate, with high-quality paper and elegant colors. In contrast, while Minami Airi’s cranes were also carefully folded, their pink paper made them look much cheaper.


    Minami Yuuki packed both sets of paper cranes neatly and ced them inside the closet. The moment he received them, their meaning was already gone.


    [You have received a heartfelt gift from Asano Nao.]


    [Simtion count +1]


    [You have received a heartfelt gift from Minami Airi.]


    [Simtion count +0.5]


    With the 0.5 simtion count he originally had, his remaining count now totaled 2. Afterpleting Nakajima Reina’s free simtion, he would still have one left.


    However, this number was lower than Minami Yuuki had expected.He had thought that since so many days had passed before asking Asano Nao and Airi for paper cranes again, he would receive more simtion counts—not necessarily as much as the first time, but at least some increase.


    Yet, despite the long gap, the number of simtion counts remained unchanged.


    Was the interval still too short? Or was the first time an exception, and all subsequent gifts would only yield this fixed amount? Minami Yuuki figured it was probably thetter.


    It seemed that if he wanted to umte simtion counts in the future, he would either have to collect them bit by bit or cast a wider.


    After pondering briefly, hey down on his bed.


    Time toplete Nakajima Reina’s free simtion first!


    —


    [Love Simtor]


    [Bound yer: Minami Yuuki]


    [Remaining Simtion Count: 2 (Simtion counts recover over time or can be actively obtained)]@@novelbin@@


    [Avable Simtion Targets: Minami Ruri, Minami Airi, Minami Kotori, Asano Nao, Ibuki Yuko, Nakajima Reina]


    [Selected Target: Nakajima Reina]


    [Begin Simtion?]


    Yes.


    [Load Previously Experienced Simted Life?]


    Yes, load thest simted life.


    [Select a Memory Scene or a Simtion Text as a Starting Point.]


    Select: “Manatsu is growing up slowly. She and Mayu are as close as sisters, practically inseparable.”


    —


    [Simtion Start]


    [Remaining Simtion Count: 1]


    [Simtion Target: Nakajima Reina]


    [Loading Time Point: Period of Warmth]


    [Due to the vagueness of the selected node, a random day within this period will be chosen.]


    [Summary of Previous Events: You broke into Nakajima Reina’s hospital room, and through you, the isted and lonely girl reconnected with the world, dissolving her solitude. She loves you, but with only three years left to live, she hesitated and even recoiled in fear. You pressed forward, binding her in a romantic contract. Meanwhile, with the help of Ichinose Shiori, you found a way to cure her.] Р??Ν????è?


    [Using the advanced treatment method from the future, you healed her heart. You married her, became husband and wife, and received blessings from both families.]


    [Due to her heart condition, Nakajima Reina was unable to conceive for a long time. You considered adopting Mayu, who had helped you greatly in another timeline, but you also took Reina’s feelings into ount. In the end, you chose to cure Mayu’s mother, allowing the girl to live happily with her biological mother. Once Reina’s heart had fully recovered, you had a daughter together—Manatsu. Your families remained close, and Mayu and Manatsu became like sisters.]


    [Today is the end of summer vacation. Mayu is 8 years old, and you see her as your own daughter. She, in turn, views you as a loving father. Manatsu is 4 years old—a mischievous little girl. You have made a name for yourself in the medical field, your research institute brings in immense profits, and you are busy with surgeries and research. Reina stays at home, taking care of you and your daughter. Thanks to her dedication, you are able to focus entirely on your career.]


    [Morning: Reina was taken out for a gathering by Yuko, Kazumi, Nao, and Airi, leaving only you and Manatsu at home.]


    [You are about to enter Free Simtion. Please lie down in a safe location. This simtion will consume 30 minutes of real-time (24 hours in simtion time).]


    Minami Yuuki nced at his phone—it was 4:00 PM. By the time the simtion ended, it would be 4:30 PM. He had plenty of time.


    He pressed confirm.


    —


    [Free Simtion Start]


    Outside, the sun zed like a fiery wheel, its scorching rays rolling in waves, baking the earth. Inside, the air conditioner hummed softly, releasing a cool breeze. The window ss acted as a barrier, sealing off the oppressive summer heat.


    Minami Yuuki stood by the window, rubbing his face, gathering his thoughts.


    It was now 10:00 AM during summer vacation. Reina had been lured away by Yuko, leaving only him and his four-year-old daughter, Manatsu, at home.


    Manatsu sat on the bed behind him. They had slept in until noon and had just woken up.


    Turning his head, he looked at his daughter. Her hair was messy, her pajamas bunched up, exposing her little belly button. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and yawned. She was adorable—slender arms and legs, like a doll, albeit a rather disheveled one.


    “Mommy, clothes,” the four-year-old said in her soft, sleepy voice.


    Still drowsy, she raised both arms, expecting her mother to help her out of her pajamas and into a dress.


    “Mommy went to Auntie Nao’s ce,” Minami Yuuki said, walking over to the bed. He gently pinched his daughter’s cheek. She might look a bit scruffy, but just seeing her and hearing her voice filled him with joy.


    “Then Daddy, dress me!” she corrected herself, stretching her arms toward him.


    Oh? A scene where he gets to pick out a cute dress for his daughter? Minami Yuuki’s heart raced with excitement.


    Now that he thought about it, in all his free simtions, he had never once changed his daughter’s outfit. Finally, today was the day!


    Should he go for a casual sundress or an elegant princess gown? A cute pink dress or a pure white one? What about socks—should he pick matching ones, or just let her go barefoot?


    After much deliberation, he settled on a ck Gothic-style princess dress with white stockings. Now, it was time to put the n into action.


    But there was a small problem.


    Where was Manatsu’s wardrobe?


    Minami Yuuki pulled up the memory search bar in his mind, typed in the query, and hit search.


    No results found.


    …Why wasn’t it there?


    Wait. Did he seriously not know where his own daughter’s clothes were kept?


    Determined, he opened every wardrobe in the bedroom—no sign of her dresses. He stepped out and searched her room instead, rifling through all the cabs.


    He found winter clothes. But not a single summer dress.


    “Daddy, what are you looking for?” Manatsu called out, standing barefoot in the doorway, peeking inside with curious eyes.


    Telling her he was looking for her clothes? No way.


    What kind of father didn’t even know where his daughter’s clothes were kept?


    He patted her head and said, “Manatsu, Daddy’s giving you a little test. Do you know where all your pretty dresses are kept?”


    “I know, I know!” she cheered, raising her hand. She ran into her room, stopping in front of arge full-length mirror. With a push, a hidden door swung open.


    “They’re all in here! Mommy said keeping them hidden here is the safest, so the naughty little fairies won’t steal them!” she announced proudly.


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