Now you made me quote myself…. I did say IRL or in real life as the opener to the statement you keep misquoting or misunderstanding.
The real ATC controller would not just sit there and keep asking you the same dumb question until you and the other airplane share the exact same space of airspace which we all know causes problems and lots of paperwork.
He would however repeat the question with an updated position if there is time and space.
Usually followed as I said with something like “if not in sight I suggest change heading to…”
And no I am not expecting MSFS ATC to get all that right anytime soon.