Miki Nikaidou
A mysterious female Mahjong player. She is intelligent with a flirtatious nature. Therefore, people often find her to be unpredictable. She owns a pet hedgehog and gorgeous gems are her favorite.
Profile
Skins
Miki Nikaidou’s default look
Available after making a Bonding Promise with Miki Nikaidou "Sure. I'm all~ yours~ today."
Halloween Party Exclusive "If tonight's ball doesn't delight you, let me teach you something that will make you happy."
Spring Celebration Exclusive "You know, it's not nice to sneak a peek while girls are putting on makeup! I want you to see me at my best today!"
Night of the Iris Exclusive "Tonight's banquet is a celebration of success... Oh, you ask for whom? Hehe, of course, for everyone present, including you, my dear {name}. Did you know, that everyone is present tonight because of you?"
Playful Summertime Exclusive "Hiding there, are you planning to pull me into the water when I'm not looking? Heehee, if you insist on doing that, I can cooperate a bit and pretend to be scared, letting out the scream you want to hear."
Emotes
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Receiving Gift - Normal
[0]Thank you! [900]I will take good care of it~
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Receiving Gift - Preferred
[0]As long as it’s from you, [1900]I love it.
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Bond Level Up Voice 5
Sometimes I feel like you are really an interesting one. What, are you surprised? Hehe, that's quite interesting too! I will make sure to find out more interesting facts about you in the days to come!
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Bond Level Up Voice 1
[0](Smiles)[1500]Do you really want to get close to me so badly? [4800]No - way. [6300]You need to work harder.
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Bond Level Up Voice 2
[0]Ever since I started playing Mahjong, [1800]I have enjoyed every single day. [4400]Of course, you are also one of the reasons~
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Bond Level Up Voice 3
[0]Mahjong is amazing. [2200]No matter how good I am, I still may lose; [6300]no matter how bad I play, I may still win. [12000]This mixed feeling of both uncertainty and anticipation, [17200]is exactly like what I see from you when you stand in front of me~
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Bond Level Up Voice 4
[0]I have become more fabulous. [3200](Smiles)[4800]Don't worry, [6800]my beauty will belong to you only [9900]from now onward.
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隐藏语音 - 新年
Happy New Year, my little cutie pie! Wait, you don't like your new name? Hey, I had been thinking for so long before I came up with this special name for you. From this year onward, I'll come up with a new nickname for you every year, hehe!
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隐藏语音 - 情人节
Surprised to receive my chocolates, aren't you? Well, it's written on your face. You keep throwing your tantrum the entire day just because you haven't received my chocolates, am I right? I'm giving it out late on purpose. You know, I can only see such cute expression of yours by pulling a prank on you.
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Lobby Interactive Voice 1
[0]Riichi! [800]Ippatsu! [2300]Haha~ just kidding~
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Lobby Interactive Voice 2
[0]If you can win me over on the Mahjong table, [2500] I will give you a little surprise.
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Lobby Interactive Voice 3
[0]Mahjong is fun. [2000]But...[2900]If I can play with someone I like...[4500]That’s even better~
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Lobby Interactive Voice 4
[0]That’s it? So soon? [2500]I haven’t had enough yet...[6100]Hmm~? [7600]I mean the Mahjong game [10500]just now.
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Lobby Interactive Voice 5
[0]Hmm~? [1100]Did you say you don’t know where to look? [3500](laughter)[3700]What shall I say. [6500]You can look at anywhere~ [8500]that~ [9000]you~ [9600]like~ [10200]to~
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Lobby Interactive Voice 6
[0]Make sure you train hard today~ [2100]I'm waiting for you to beat me.
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Lobby Interactive Voice 7
[0]Ah...[700]You look a little sleepy. [3900]Do you want to lie on my knees...? [7500]Oops? [8900]Why are you suddenly so awake?
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Lobby Interactive Voice 8
[0]The Moon [500]looks...[2400]so beautiful...
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Login Voice - Normal
[0]Welcome back~ [1600]What are you going to do today?
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Login Voice - Max Bond
[0]Ah, [600]here you are. [2200]I was thinking of you~
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Bond
A bond isn't a childish joke, but something you must hold onto for a lifetime! Well, since we have made a bonding promise together, I will hold you responsible for it! As for how to do that, hehe, I have a long time to teach- you- slowly!
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SP - Entering Friends Room
How could I possibly miss a party like this, hehe.
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SP - Ready in Friends Room
We've been waiting just for you...
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Voice when obtained
[0]I am Miki Nikaido. [2000]Glad to meet you~
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Kita
{10}Kita
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Chii
Chii
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Double Riichi
Double Riichi
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Kan (Call for Quad)
Kan (Call for Quad)
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Pon (Call for Triplet)
Pon (Call for Triplet)
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Riichi
Riichi
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Ron
Ron, hehehe~
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Tsumo
Tsumo. Oops, sorry~
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White
White
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North
North
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Fully Outside Hand
{5}fully outside hand
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True Nine Gates
True Nine Gates
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Big Three Dragons
Big Three Dragons
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Four Big Winds
Four Big Winds
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Blessing of Earth
{5}blessing of earth
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Double Riichi
Double Riichi
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East
East
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Dora
Dora
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Dora 10
Dora 10
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Dora 11
Dora 11
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Dora 12
Dora 12
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Lots of Dora
Lots of Dora
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Dora 2
Dora 2
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Dora 3
Dora 3
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Dora 4
Dora 4
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Dora 5
Dora 5
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Dora 6
Dora 6
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Dora 7
Dora 7
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Dora 8
Dora 8
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Dora 9
Dora 9
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North Repeat
North Repeat
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East Repeat
East Repeat
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South Repeat
{5}south repeat
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West Repeat
West Repeat
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All Simples
All Simples
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All Triplets
All Triplets
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Twice Pure Double Sequence
{5}twice pure double sequence
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Green
Green
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Thirteen-wait Thirteen Orphans
Thirteen-wait Thirteen Orphans
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Thirteen Orphans
Thirteen Orphans
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Under the Sea
Under the Sea
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Under the River
{5}under the river
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All Terminals and Honors
All Terminals and Honors
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Half Outside Hand
{5}half outside hand
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Half Flush
Half Flush
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Nine Gates
Nine Gates
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After a Kan
After a Kan
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Riichi
Riichi
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Mangan at Draw
Mangan at Draw
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All Green
All Green
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South
South
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Pinfu
Pinfu
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Robbing a Kan
{5}Robbing a Kan
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Seven Pairs
Seven Pairs
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All Terminals
All Terminals
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Full Flush
Full Flush
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Three Concealed Triplets
{5}three concealed triplets
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Three Quads
Three Quads
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Triple Triplets
Triple Triplets
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Mixed Triple Sequence
Mixed Triple Sequence
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Four Concealed Triplets
Four Concealed Triplets
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Single-wait Four Concealed Triplets
{5}single-wait four concealed triplets
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Four Quads
Four Quads
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Blessing of Heaven
{5}blessing of heaven
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West
West
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Little Three Dragons
Little Three Dragons
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Four Little Winds
Four Little Winds
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Pure Double Sequence
Pure Double Sequence
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Ippatsu
Ippatsu
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Pure Straight
Pure Straight
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Red
Red
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Tsumo
Tsumo
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All Honors
All Honors
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Finishing a game in 1st place
It's my victory.
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Match End - 1st Place (win by high points)
This feeling of release... so intoxicating!
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Match End - 1st Place (win by Ron)
Well well, how enthusiastic... For some reason, my body is heating up...
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Baiman
Baiman
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Nine Different Terminals and Honors
{5}nine different terminals and honors
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Counted Yakuman
Counted Yakuman
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Mangan
Mangan
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No-ten (No Ready Hand)
No-ten (No Ready Hand)
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Sanbaiman
Sanbaiman
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Four-Wind Discarded
Four-Wind Discarded
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Four-kan Abortion
Four-kan Abortion
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Four-player Riichi
It's a Four-Player Riichi.
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Haneman
Haneman
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Tenpai (Ready Hand)
Tenpai (Ready Hand)
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Yakuman
Yakuman
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Double Yakuman
Double Yakuman
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Triple Yakuman
Triple Yakuman
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Quadruple Yakuman
Quadruple Yakuman
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Quintuple Yakuman
Quintuple Yakuman
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Sextuple Yakuman
Sextuple Yakuman
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SP - When discarding a Dora
You will be punished for eating my Dora!
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SP - Tenpai with Baiman/Sanbaiman
Wow, a pleasant surprise. Jyanshi, did you bring me good luck? Hehe!
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SP - When discarding multiple identical tiles in a row
Oops, this tile just keeps coming!
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SP - Less than 10 tiles remaining
This is getting exciting!
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Match Start
Make your move with caution.
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SP - Tenpai with Yakuman
Winning is so enjoyable!
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Terminals in All Sets
Terminals in All Sets
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Root
Root
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2/5/8 Triplets
2/5/8 Triplets
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Single Wait after 4 Triplets
Single Wait after 4 Triplets
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Dealing into Win after Kan
Dealing into Win after Kan
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Seven Pairs with One Duplicate
Seven Pairs with One Duplicate
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Pure Triplets
Pure Triplets
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Pure Single Wait after 4 Triplets
Pure Single Wait after 4 Triplets
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Pure Seven Pairs with One Duplicate
Pure Seven Pairs with One Duplicate
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Pure Seven Pairs
Pure Seven Pairs
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Pure Four Quads
Pure Four Quads
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All Terminals
All Terminals
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Four Quads
Four Quads
Spot Voices
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Spot Voice 1
惊讶
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Spot Voice 2
肯定
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Spot Voice 3
否定
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Spot Voice 4
打招呼-早晨
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Spot Voice 5
打招呼-白天
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Spot Voice 6
打招呼-夜晚
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Spot Voice 7
告别
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Spot Voice 8
承接
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Spot Voice 9
叹气
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Spot Voice 10
高兴
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Spot Voice 11
生气
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Spot Voice 12
递进
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Spot Voice 13
转折
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Spot Voice 14
疑惑
Tenhoukaku
Unlock at Bond Lv1
"You dishonest liar!" "Yeah. My family heirloom has been passed down 18 generations. How can it be a fake?" A huge crowd was making lots of noise in front of a jewelry shop. Two men in suits, who looked like father and son, caught the most attention as they argued fiercely with a smiling woman leaning on the front door. They were trying to prove the authenticity of a brilliant stone in their hands. "Look at your gem. It's got a crooked tip, some dig marks, as well as some cloud-like haze inside it. Hehe, our shop will never take such a poorly crafted stone." "B-but it has been passed down for hundreds of years in my family..." "So what? If you're trying to say this is old, take it to an antique store, not a jewelry shop." The woman never looked at them again as she turned away and walked into the shop. The crowd looked up to the shop's sign, then walked off without making any further drama. There might be many famous jewelry shops in One Han City, but all the locals knew the Tenhoukaku in the city west had the most variety of gems. The shop owner, Miki Nikaidou, was a smooth and shrewd beauty with renowned gem-identifying skills. She could tell the value of a gem quite accurately by simply looking at it. As such, people often took their "family heirloom gems" to Miki Nikaidou, for she only charged a small fee but could potentially get them a highly recognized certification. But given the nature of identification, not all of the visitors would get the answer they wanted. Miki Nikaidou never showed any mercy despite the claims of "heirloom", and consequently made a lot of enemies. That didn't quite seem like the action of a jewelry merchant. But did it really matter? "Gems are the most beautiful things in this world! As they age, they become shiny and resilient. No matter how much time has passed, or how tough the environment is, they will only become stronger and prettier. How can those ignorant and vulgar understand such beauty? Hehe!"
Agate
Unlock at Bond Lv2
"Squeak—" A plump hedgehog with a few red fruits on its back tried very hard to climb up the lower hem of Miki Nikaidou's dress. However, its short legs really didn't have enough strength to pull itself upward, so it was still at the original position after a few minutes, staring at its owner with round, innocent eyes. Smiling, Miki Nikaidou took the hedgehog and put it up on her shoulder. "Agate, what did you do this time?" The hedgehog, nicknamed Agate, fawningly arched its back full of fruits toward Miki, then struggled to turn around looking at her. Miki Nikaidou realized what it was doing and put a fruit into her mouth. The sweet and sour taste made her feel a lot better. Agate was nothing but an ordinary wild hedgehog. When it was still a hoglet, it was taken away from its mother by some naughty kids, then abandoned outside Tenhoukaku after they had enough fun of it. Miki Nikaidou never saw herself as a kind person, but when Agate—which was still unable to open its eyes—helplessly held onto her fingers, she felt it would be nice to adopt this little creature. After all, it wouldn't harm anyone. Maybe except when it tried to climb into the arms of pretty girls. A few years quickly passed. When having Agate around became a habit, the little hedgehog also became a necessary part of Miki Nikaidou's life.
Mahjong competition
Unlock at Bond Lv3
Miki Nikaidou loves Mahjong and is great at it. However, sometimes she cannot tell if she enjoys Mahjong itself more, or the players' various emotions on the table: confusion, perplexity, joy or anger. A few years ago, she participated in a Mahjong competition held by Mahjong Soul Shrine, but no one knew it was her first and last competition. After that remarkable competition ended, the master of Mahjong Soul Shrine was nowhere to be found again. Many Mahjong competitions were held in One Han City afterward, but she never had the interest to take part again, for none of them was comparable to the first she had. Rumor also had it that the prize of the Mahjong competition was a wish. The winner could make a wish, and it would be fulfilled no matter what it was. Miki Nikaidou could not tell if it was a rumor or not. When she took part in the competition, the winners were four noble ladies. She once saw them from afar; they each had a distinct style. While all four of them were beautiful in their own way, they seemed to carry a common "color". Many years later, she finally understands what the "color" was. It's the color of hope when things were born, as well as the color of expectation like the ripe fruits in autumn. She cannot give a firm definition of such "color", because she knows she will never become one like them. And she prefers the life as is now: one shop, a few Mahjong friends. Life is always ordinary. All one needs to know is how to find happiness in the ordinary.
Dinner
Unlock at Bond Lv4
Possible Endings
Scenario Script
Spots 17, Scenes 127, Choices 5, Endings 0
There are three primary concerns in life: what to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Just as I was seriously thinking about the menu for dinner, I suddenly received a call from Miki Nikaidou.
Today, I will cook the dinner myself to reward you for your excellent performance recently. You-can-look-forward-to-it~
I had known her for a long time but never had a chance to taste her cooking. Plus, her offer also solved the question I had been struggling with for the last half an hour. I headed toward Tenhoukaku with a lot of expectation.
Nyaa!
I bumped into a panicked Ichihime at the door of Miki Nikaidou's home. She gave me a complicated look.
Master, run! Now!
Ichihime ran away immediately after saying it.
Ichihime——
I wanted to stop her and ask what was going on, but she started running even faster and disappeared within an instant. Why did Ichihime ask me to run? Did she do something bad and was afraid that Miki Nikaidou might find out?
Oopsie, you came earlier than I expected. I haven't finished cooking yet, what shall I do now?
Miki Nikaidou suddenly appeared when I was thinking of Ichihime's action. Unlike what she said, she didn't look concerned at all that the dinner wasn't ready.
I took a closer look at her and realized it was the first time I saw her wearing an apron. Compared to her normal sexy look, she looked more feminine and graceful.
That's okay, I can help with the cooking.
No need for that. Do you not trust my cooking skills?
I had known Miki Nikaidou for a long time, but she still loved to mock me every now and then. Fortunately, I had developed some immunity.
I always trust you, Nikaidou.
Hehe, should I give you some reward for that?
As she slowly approached me, I awkwardly stared into the reflection of myself in her eyes. Did she just think of a new trick to mock me? When that thought came to my mind, I took a step back and rejected her.
N-no thanks.
Eh? But I bought some cookies today when I went out. I thought you would like them.
I followed her inside and saw a box of cookies on the coffee table in the living room.
The cookies are real...
Hmm?
Nothing...
I should change the topic as soon as possible.
What dishes are you cooking tonight, Nikaidou?
Speaking of that, I would really like to hear what you think.
About what?
Nothing complicated, just some taste preferences. For example, do you prefer stir-fried tomato and eggs with or without sugar?
White sugar, of course!
Eating too much sugar is bad for your teeth!
I'm not a kid anymore! Well, it's mainly because tomatoes are too sour. If you don't want to add sugar, at least use some sweeter tomato sauce!
But if I do that... Can I still call this dish stir-fried tomato with eggs? It's more like stir-fried eggs with sugar...
Miki Nikaidou looked down and thought for a while. She seemed to have found a new question and looked up at me again.
If you don't like the sour taste of tomatoes, how about I just cook you fried eggs instead.
Why did we suddenly start to discuss whether or not to keep tomatoes at all? Did she just misunderstand my obsession with sugar?
I don't...
A similar question also applies to fried eggs. Should I add sugar or salt to them?
Without sugar, please.
I never thought we would agree on this point!
The key to cooking a great stir-fried tomato and eggs is to ensure the tomato juice go into the eggs. That sweet and sour taste is what makes the dish.
I see. The taste of ingredients takes higher priority than the seasoning! Hehe, you make me like you even more.
After saying this, Miki Nikaidou gladly walked into the kitchen.
So she likes those who have something in common with her, is that so? Thank Goodness that we enjoy the same type of food.
It doesn't really matter. As long as it tastes good, I'm okay with or without sugar.
Oh well, that's truly your style, {var:player_nickname}. You really don't care about food, do you.
A dish should not be limited by its recipe. Maybe this time the tomatoes are too sour, so adding some sugar will make it better. Maybe next time the sugar will make it overly sweet. My point is, the taste is all that matters. The cooking method is nothing but a process!
I get your point, but that still doesn't solve my problem. Should I add sugar or not...
Miki Nikaidou walked into the kitchen. She seemed very troubled.
Of course I still pick sugar!
Oh well, looks like you are a complete sugarholic. You like sweet things, but you don't talk sweet words. Why?
Eating sugar is not for sweet nothings...
At least it should give you a sweet mouth! Well, I will add sugar for you then!
As Nikaidou walked into her kitchen, I started to think about her words. Physically, eating sugar would make my mouth sweeter indeed...
I prefer salt on fried eggs!
Huh? Now you are opting for salt. {var:player_nickname}, your preference is really hard to tell.
Combination is the key for good food. Not everything will taste great with sugar.
Well, if you could give me as much attention as you give to food, I will be more willing to prepare you a great dinner!
Miki Nikaidou said it with a smile and walked into her kitchen.
Just moments later, she appeared again. Had she finished the stir-fried tomato and eggs already?
Hey, if you don't mind, how about some glutinous rice balls for the staple food?
Sure.
Here comes another question then. Do you prefer savory ones or sweet ones?
Miki Nikaidou seemed to really care about my preferences. Looked like I could enjoy a great dinner tonight.
I like sweet glutinous rice balls.
Wow, so you are a herbivore then.
Yeah... in a way. Haha. A lot of new sweet flavors have been launched recently. I can name a few: pumpkin with black sesame, orange with papaya, rose with brown sugar, strawberry ice cream... If I can have them with some sweet rice wine, that will be simply awesome. My mouth is watering already.
You listed a lot of delicious flavors, but unfortunately, I only have the classic black sesame glutinous rice balls here.
Black sesame is good enough!
Well, you can look forward to them!
I actually prefer savory glutinous rice balls to sweet ones.
I didn't know you were a carnivore.
Savory rice balls must have minced meat in them. The meat can go with any vegetables, but it has to be there. Um, thinking about it, pure vegetarian isn't too bad either... Savory rice balls are just simply great.
Luckily I bought some savory rice balls with mixed flavors. They look all the same, but have completely different fillings.
You made me hungry.
I should probably hurry up, or my guest will starve.
I like all of them, be it savory, sweet, or...
Or what?
Or... the glutinous rice balls you made.
Aha! Seems rice balls can make you talk sweeter. I like it too!
You mean rice balls?
I mean you. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, I-both-like-you!
Miki Nikaidou walked into the kitchen again, looking really happy. I thought about the conversation and wanted to help, but she stopped me. I had to return to the living room and kept waiting for dinner.
What kind of dinner would she make? I was really keen.
20 minutes later, she walked out of the kitchen again. Looked like the rice balls were ready.
The last dish will be red braised pork belly. Do you like it with or without chili peppers?
Chili peppers make anything taste great. How can we have red braised pork belly without chili?
Yeah right! One can't cook without chili peppers. Red braised pork belly also needs a theme. {var:player_nickname}, you are so good.
Miki Nikaidou gladly walked back to the kitchen as she spoke.
Nobody cooks red braised pork belly with chili!
Hmm, a lot of people say that. When I saw the recipe, I felt a bit awkward because I didn't know which type you were...
Red braised pork belly gained its name from the red shiny look and crispy yet smooth texture made with soy sauce and sugar. Adding a spicy flavor is redundant in my opinion. Honestly, I don't even think spicy is a flavor - it is just a type of pain.
Now that you've said so, I will cook it to your liking.
Miki Nikaidou walked into the kitchen with a mysterious smile.
It doesn't really matter. As long as it tastes good, I'm okay with or without chili peppers.
Can I take it that you are actually quite okay with chili peppers?
Not too bad... I guess?
Hoho! Spicy is a type of pain, so if you can eat spicy food, your body will be able to withstand quite some pain. Just like this...
She suddenly approached me, pinched my cheeks and pulled them to different sides. She then nodded at my painful face, turned around and walked back to the kitchen.
What... just happened?
I waited anxiously for half an hour before Miki Nikaidou took out her dishes one by one from the kitchen.
Based on your preferences, I have made a dinner that you will like!
I carefully examined the many plates of charred substances of irregular shapes. Countless questions began to arise in my head.
What went wrong? I tried to recall my previous answers to Nikaidou's questions. How was she able to interpret my preferences so wrong?
Suddenly, I remembered Ichihime's panicked expression before she ran away. Now I understood why she said "run!" to me.
Meanwhile, Miki Nikaidou picked up a black piece with chopsticks and placed it in my bowl. She smiled at me.
I didn't want to waste Miki Nikaidou's effort, so I swallowed the charred substance of unknown shape and texture that she put in my bowl. An uncanny taste immediately spread into my entire gustatory system and overwhelmed my brain nerves. It was so strong that her image started to become distorted in my eyes.
……
Wow, is my dish so good that you become speechless?
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You are making me curious about the taste, hehe!
Before I lost consciousness, I saw Miki Nikaidou slowly approaching me with a smile. She seemed to be saying something...
How cute...
Um... this doesn't look edible in any way, does it?
Are you suggesting that my cooking is horrible?
You can take "suggesting" away.
Well, I put a lot of effort in this dinner. If you don't eat, I will be very disappointed!
Miki Nikaidou held a piece of black substance with her chopsticks and slowly approached me with a dangerous smile.
I don't...
Before I could say no, she stuffed the thing between her chopsticks into my mouth. An uncanny taste immediately spread into my entire gustatory system and overwhelmed my brain nerves. It was so strong that her image started to become distorted in my eyes.
In the moment I lost consciousness, I seemed to hear Miki Nikaidou saying something...
Oopsie, this thing really can kill...
Date
Unlock at Bond Lv5
Possible Endings
Scenario Script
Spots 12, Scenes 122, Choices 5, Endings 0
Ichihime said a male stranger often asked Miki Nikaidou out recently. He seemed to be a professor of the National University of Fuuchi. I was slightly bothered and decided to check things out in person.
I came to Tenhoukaku but she was not around. Where could she be at this time?
Other than Tenhoukaku, Miki Nikaidou visited Mahjong Soul Shrine the most often. I should look for her over there.
But she wasn't there when I arrived at Mahjong Soul Shrine. Only Wanjirou was cleaning the yard on his own.
Cleaning is really not my thing... A yard is not complete without weeds and leaves to begin with. How annoying...
Wanjiro, did Miki Nikaidou ever come to Mahjong Soul Shrine today?
Oho, it's you, {var:player_nickname}. Nice timing.
Wanjiro handed over the broom as he spoke.
I promised others to play Mahjong later, so I will leave the cleaning of the yard to you. Remember to do it properly. Otherwise, when Ichihime comes back, she will be mad.
But I came here for Miki Nikaidou.
Oh, that woman comes every day. It's about time... She will probably arrive when you finish cleaning, don't worry.
Wanjiro swiftly trotted away, leaving me behind to face the large yard. I had no choice but to help him clean it.
I waited until the sunset, but Miki Nikaidou never appeared. Where did she go?
According to Ichihime, Miki Nikaidou often went out with that guy recently. Going out... Was that like, dating? Should I try my luck at busy places like shopping malls?
Thinking about it, I walked to the shopping mall. It was a holiday so everywhere was very busy. A sales event was going on and there seemed to be an advertising banner with Kana Fujita as the brand ambassador in front... Wait, no. It wasn't a banner. It was Kana Fujita herself!
I walked up and patted her on the shoulder.
Ah—
She seemed to realize it was a public shopping mall and immediately covered her mouth while pulling me aside.
How did you recognize Kana? I was in disguise!
It's only a hat and sunglasses. Anyone who knows you enough can tell it's you... Do you really think this disguise will work? It's not like we are in a manga or novel.
Hmph! In the end, Kana's presence is just too strong. No matter how I disguise myself, my brilliance as an idol is unable to be shadowed.
Ok, Miss Idol. May I ask what you were looking at?
As I spoke, Kana Fujita suddenly pulled me to where she was standing and pointed to the front.
See, isn't that the flirty owner of Tenhoukaku? I never thought she could be dating a man. Are they a couple?
I looked in the direction she pointed. Not surprisingly, I saw Miki Nikaidou and a strange man with excellent manners not far away. However...
I never knew you idols could be so gossipy. I always thought it was the other way around - you were always the subject of the gossips.
Idols are humans too. Gossiping is just too much fun to miss. Oops—you must not let my fans know anything you have just heard. Understand?
Ha, being an idol sure has a lot of restrictions.
I'm really curious about what they are talking. Let's go eavesdrop, shall we?
I don't think that's the right thing to do...
You are quite close with her, aren't you? What if this man is a bad one? We are helping your friend here.
But how are we going to eavesdrop on them?
Let's have some coffee on the table next to theirs. Even if they find out, we can say something like "what a coincidence!". The coffee is on you though.
All those idol dramas she performed were not wasted. Only she could think of something so dramatic.
I wonder if Miki Nikaidou will meet him at his university. May as well try my luck.
Thinking about it, I walked to National University of Fuuchi, but it was a holiday so the university was quite empty.
Good afternoon.
Just when I was thinking if I should leave, someone said good afternoon to me. It was Hinata Takanashi.
Good afternoon.
Today is a holiday. {var:player_nickname}, why are you still in the uni?
I was just...walking around and happened to be here. Haha. Why did you come to the uni, Takanashi?
I came to take care of the plants in the gardening club. Even during holidays, they must be properly watered and nurtured.
You really like the plants, don't you?
Because I can feel the serenity and comfort of nature when I stay around them. {var:player_nickname}, would you like to feel it too?
Hmm?
Um, you said you were just walking around, right? So I was thinking... would you like to visit our gardening club as well? It will be fun.
I have a feeling that if I say no, Hinata Takanashi will be quite upset. I should probably go with her, and also enjoy the peaceful nature.
In the end, I didn't have time to look for Miki Nikaidou until sunset. I wonder how she spent the day...
I see. The coffee is on me then.
{var:player_nickname}, you are really nice, haha.
We sat on a table behind Miki Nikaidou and the man. They didn't see us because we were blocked by the restaurant's ornamental plants.
After listening to their conversation for a while...
What are they talking about? I seem to understand every word, but have no idea what they mean when all the words are put together.
I think I heard a few names of places.
Huh? Is dating so boring between couples? In one of the idol dramas I performed, the director asked us to act as passionate as possible and talk some intimate topics.
But we have no evidence to prove that they are in a relationship.
But they are having coffee together.
Aren't we also having coffee here... Haha.
You are right... So it turned out to be our misunderstanding. So boring... Whatever, let's continue shopping.
Eh? Have you already lost interest in their date? ...And why do I have to go with you?
You realized it, didn't you? My disguise was unable to shadow my idol charisma. That's why I must bring you along. My fans will never believe that Kana will go shopping with someone as ordinary as you, so even they see me, they will just think it's someone with a similar look.
With her irrefutably absurd reasoning, Kana Fujita pulled me away and continued shopping. I wanted to ask Miki Nikaidou in person but didn't have a chance.
Maybe next time.
Miki Nikaidou is a grown up woman and she has her freedom to make her own friends. As friends, we shouldn't care too much.
Well, since you say so, let's call it. {var:player_nickname}, you are such a nice person.
{var:player_nickname}?
I suddenly heard a familiar voice and turned around. Miki Nikaidou was standing behind me and Kana Fujita before we realized.
Are you two... dating?
No!
Before I could deny, Kana Fujita said it out. However, Miki Nikaidou was still giving me a suspicious look. She apparently didn't believe Kana.
Kana is right, we are not dating. We just happened to bump into each other here.
Well... Why did you hide here then?
We were watching...
Kana Fujita suddenly covered my mouth. I remembered that she didn't want others to know that she enjoyed gossips.
Watching... if Kana's fans had left or not. They seemed to have recognized her.
Oh? Is that so? Whatever, it's none of my concern who {var:player_nickname} hangs out with. Well, you two enjoy yourselves then.
Miki Nikaidou left after saying these words. She seemed to really misunderstand me and Kana Fujita's relationship. I should find a chance to explain to her.
Yeah, we are dating!
Garghhhhh—What nonsense are you talking about?!
Kana Fujita pulled my ear in anger and growled.
Pfff—I was wondering how you two hooked up together. Now I can confirm that you really bumped into each other unexpectedly, am I right?
Eh? Why don't you believe me?
Because I understand you too well. I can immediately tell if you lie in front of me!
Ouch, should I walk away? Enough public display of affection here.
What did you say, Kana? I didn't catch it.
Haha, nothing. I just suddenly realized I had some work to do at the studio. See you later, byebye!
After Kana Fujita left, Miki Nikaidou and I were walking back to Tenhoukaku together. Should I ask her about that man?
I cannot explain this feeling of anxiety that I'm experiencing, so better ask her.
Nikaidou, today...
Hmm? What's up?
Were you dating with your boyfriend?
Hehe, are you concerned?
Yeah...
Why?
Why what...?
Why is {var:player_nickname} concerned that I'm dating another guy?
Because...
Remember, if you lie to me, I will find out! But if you tell me what you think honestly, I can tell you our relationship. How does that sound? Fair, isn't it?
The sky turned into bright red as the sun dipped below the horizon, putting a glowing silhouette around Miki Nikaidou. As I looked at her side profile, I suddenly felt that I should not intervene too much if she had chosen her own happiness.
Besides, she was always a rational and intelligent woman. I had confidence that she could handle the relationship well, so there was no point for me to ask anything.
The sunset looks so beautiful.
It sure does.
Ok, I'm in a very good mood. Let me prepare dinner tonight!
W-wait a sec...
I suddenly remembered how terrible her cooking skills were. The top priority right now should be to stop Miki Nikaidou from entering the kitchen... Could somebody help me? Anybody...
Because you mean a lot to me. I feel somewhat anxious when I think that you could be in a relationship with another man.
Well, I'm not in a relationship.
Hmm?
He is a professor of geology and I happen to have a lot of knowledge of gemstones. So he's been asking me for help on some topics.
I see... Glad to know that.
Nikaidou suddenly came close and put a candy in my mouth.
Here's your reward for being honest!
The sweetness of the candy in my mouth went all the way to my heart. The sunset was stunningly beautiful, so was Miki Nikaidou.
As your friend, I am a bit concerned because I don't know this man well. I was slightly worried that he might have some ill intentions...
I see... Don't worry, he's not a bad guy. Well, a very reliable and gentle one instead.
That's good.
I had a feeling that Miki Nikaidou didn't really want to discuss her personal matters with me. We didn't talk anymore on the way back to Tenhoukaku. Did I just piss her off by overcaring?
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One day, I was working a part time job at Tenhoukaku. As the quadrennial International Expo of Gemstones was about to be held in One Han City, jewelry lovers from all over the world had gathered here and Miki Nikaidou asked me to help her out.
All the major jewelry stores had been extremely busy recently, and the renowned Tenhoukaku was no exception. Even though I was only a shop attendant responsible for simple tasks such as greeting the customers, I still felt exhausted after a full day's work.
Today, I will cook the dinner myself to reward you for your excellent performance recently. You-can-look-forward-to-it!
Why did this sound so familiar? I suddenly had a feeling of impending doom!
No thanks. You must be exhausted after a day's hard work. Why don't we dine out?
Miki Nikaidou gave me a meaningful look. There was a sly grin on her face, as if she had already read my mind.
Well, the dinner is on you then, please.
I laid my hand on the salary I just received in my pocket. In order to not eat Miki Nikaidou's cooking, this was a necessary sacrifice.
I came to the shopping street with Miki Nikaidou. Thanks to the expo, there were a lot more tourists than usual and two of us often got separated by other people. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my phone. It would be a lot of trouble if we lost each other in the crowd.
Let's hold hands so others cannot separate us.
Hehe, I have never walked the street while holding the hand of another person. {var:player_nickname}, are you trying to be my first?
Please don't say that! That can be easily misunderstood!
Well, I don't mind if it's you. Please, be nice and gentle.
Why don't you grab my clothes, so we won't be separated by others.
I didn't expect {var:player_nickname} to be so serious. Why don't we just hold hands? Easy and simple, hehe!
She then grabbed my hand and walked toward the restaurant nearby. It might be my illusion, but somehow I could feel her fingertips slightly trembling, as if she was anxious about something.
But what could make the always calm Miki Nikaidou so anxious? I had no idea.
I followed her across two streets and stopped at a simplistic yet elegant-looking ramen restaurant. She seemed to be a frequent guest and found us a table at the corner. After settling down, she took the menu from the table and handed it to me.
{var:player_nickname}, it's time to test our chemistry. Pick a ramen for me.
I stared at the menu, trying to recall Nikaidou's preferences.
I ordered a chicken broth ramen with matsutake for Miki Nikaidou. Soon, it was served. A few golden drops of oil float on the surface of the crystal clear chicken broth, and the snow-white noodles look so appetizing.
Why did you choose the chicken broth?
You have been very tired these days. I heard chicken broth was very nutritious.
{var:player_nickname}'s care means more than the nutrients in the chicken broth to me!
I ordered a ramen with soybean paste broth for Miki Nikaidou. Soon, it was served. A layer of special sauce made from carrots, potatoes and meat was placed on top of the golden hand-made noodles, bringing a thick and appetizing smell.
Why did you pick the soybean paste broth?
It was a guess. I learned your preferences, more or less, from the dinner you made for me last time.
Hehe, since you were paying so much attention, I shall taste the f-l-a-v-o-r of this ramen as if it's you, {var:player_nickname}!
Miki Nikaidou always liked to tease me with jokes like this. She seemed to be a very sociable person. One would expect her to have a lot of experience in love and relationships, wouldn't she?
What's that weird smile all of a sudden? Are you thinking of something evil?
Nothing evil at all. I was just a bit curious about something.
Oh, what is it?
You have been through many relationships, haven't you?
You suddenly look very pale... Are you thinking of something that would make me punish you? Hehe!
How did you...
Oopsie, I was only guessing. Well, you can tell Sister Nikaidou now. What were you thinking?
I was thinking... You have been through many relationships, haven't you?
Relationships... huh...
Miki Nikaidou seemed to be thinking about something. She gazed around my face back and forth.
Yeah, I have had many!
M-many?!
About twelve or thirteen... Hmm... or fourteen? Fifteen? There were too many and I lost count.
Did you like every one of them?
Of course. I'm always serious and give everything I have when I am in a relationship. Each and every one of them!
Would you still contact them after you separated from each other?
Only kids do that. Grownups will never disturb each other's life again after a break-up. Anyway... why are you so curious about my relationship status? Are you trying to be my twenty-third partner?
Why is that strange number growing again!?
Nope. From the number "twenty-third" you said, I have a feeling that our relationship won't last long.
Wow, do I look like such a flirty man-eater to you? I'm always very dedicated. Every relationship of mine lasted over a year, you know?
Over a year? All twenty-two of them?
Miki Nikaidou was always calm and confident, but she suddenly looked a bit agitated from my questioning look.
Well... each of them lasted over a year, but it was possible to have multiple relationships in the same year...
And you just said you were dedicated to every one of them...
Um... that's because...
Looking at her shifty eyes, a bold guess suddenly occurred to me.
Nikaidou, you haven't had so many relationships, have you? Or... could it be that you have never had any at all?
Miki Nikaidou was avoiding eye contact. She definitely wasn't telling the truth.
If my guess was correct and Miki Nikaidou was never in a relationship, she probably never had intimate contact with anyone. I thought for a while and walked in front of her, opening my arms.
Nikaidou, could you give me a hug?
Miki Nikaidou squinted her eyes and looked at me with caution. She hesitated and stayed away.
Why asking for a hug all of a sudden?
Do you not like it?
I don't mind hugging, but that's something you only do to people you like. Don't you mind, {var:player_nickname}?
Not at all. Because I like you a lot, Nikaidou.
Miki Nikaidou didn't reply. Instead, she stared at me for a moment, as if she was trying to identify whether I meant it or not.
Suddenly, she moved over and gave me a gentle hug.
I like you too, {var:player_nickname}.
Her tone sounded teasing as usual but was slightly trembling. I never thought the calm, intelligent Miki Nikaidou could have such a lovely side. Like a butterfly that just left her cocoon, she was awkwardly trying to expand her wings.
I patted her gently on the back. I'm so fortunate to be the only one seeing this side of her.
Miki Nikaidou always looked very dominant. I never expected her to have close to zero experience in relationship but I controlled myself from calling her out because I wanted to be the only one knowing this lovely side of her.
I was just joking. Nikaidou is so mature, there's no way that you have never had a relationship.
O... of course. If {var:player_nickname} has any love-related troubles, feel free to ask me! I will make sure I give-you-a-private-lesson!
She was back to her normal, calm self and kept teasing me. But I was no longer worried that she might mock me again.