ITITPS 46

 Summary"...I like you."In the virtual reality otome game *Raison d'être*, at the final ending branch, I took the attack meant for the male lead and died. And with my dying words, I even left a confession. Completely shattering the male lead's mental state like that, I started a new game...But suddenly, a strange illness appeared with a terminal prognosis setting, and the capture targets started having massive delusions about me."It's all because of me that you've ended up like this—how could I...""Who in the world stabs themselves in the heart? Neglecting your body has its limits!""Don't die, Anastasia. Please..."It seems my acting skills were extraordinary. Before I knew it, despite being ill, I'd become a noble warrior willingly sacrificing her own body for the peace of humanity. Since things have turned out this way, might as well enjoy it a bit? Games are all about embracing the concept, right!But then."...If I could, I'd rather lock you up at the top of the magic tower.""I remember the past... and your death as well. Everything."A faint madness emanates from them. They speak calmly, but their eyes have gone insane. ...It seems these guys remember the previous 99 playthroughs.***"It's o-okay..."Since I can't feel pain in the game, I was naturally fine. When I said that softly, Ilya replied with a face like he was holding back a lot."...It's not okay at all.""Tha—""Not okay at all, Asha."Yes. I quietly shut up.#IntentionalDelusionTrope #SacrificialHeroine #Sunshine(Acting)Heroine #OverpoweredHeroine #ActingBecomesGenuine #RegressedDevotedMaleLeads #RegretfulMales #PureHeartedMale→DirectPursuerMale #SurroundingCharactersGoingInsane #MutualSalvation #InsideTheGameIsRomanceFantasy #RealityIsDystopianSF