How can my simulation be a real love?

[You became the youngest Impressionist genius in the industry during your junior high school years. This time, no one doubts that you are promoting yourself; you have become a widely publicized genius painter.]

As a celebrity, you've gained immense popularity at school. Coupled with your already outstanding looks, you've instantly captured the hearts of a bunch of girls. They might even shout out to confess their love to you after class, forcing Hongxia to stay by your side at all times.

Seeing this, Kazami Mei couldn't help but laugh out loud.

It's so cute that even the great Seihongxia gets jealous like this.

It seems that for some reason, Ijichi Seika's band announced their disbandment after their final live performance.

[Ijichi Seika's personality has also changed a lot from a few years ago. She has started to become like Mrs. Ijichi, who likes to chatter on and on. Seeing her older sister, Ijichi Nijika, who had given up on her dream, she is determined to work harder to learn the drums and is determined to inherit her sister's dream and step into the Budokan.]

It turned out to be the case.

Did Xingge's band eventually disband?

Perhaps it's because as she gets older, her band still struggles to take the next step and become a professional band.

It should be said that 80% or even more of the bands ultimately fail to embark on the path of becoming professional bands, and less than 1% of the popular bands can make it to the Budokan. Although this is the final result, it can only be said that Star Song has done its best.

However, it is clear that Hongxia's talent is still limited. Although she is considered to have good talent among ordinary people, there is still a big gap compared to those true geniuses. She may need to put in much more effort if she wants to enter the martial arts hall.

As Ichi Nijika's childhood friend, you have long become an indispensable part of her daily life.

As time went by, your relationship began to deepen, and you even noticed that as Hongxia entered puberty, her gaze towards you became somewhat shy and evasive.

[After Ichika Nijika went to middle school, she would prepare homemade chocolates for you every Valentine's Day. Although she never explicitly said whether the chocolates were 'true love' or 'obligation', everyone seemed to know the truth.]

You secretly rejoice, starting to consider whether to confess your feelings to your childhood sweetheart at some point.

[1. It's too early now. Let's wait until after high school.]

2. Confess your feelings early!

3. Let it happen naturally; maybe Hongxia will confess first?

4. Virtual Reality, Personal Simulation

A new simulation option has reappeared after a long absence.

It's been a long time since the last option appeared, and I never expected that the first option to appear after such a long interval would be about 'confessing'. It's obvious at a glance how important this option is.

"So, how should we choose?"

Kazami Mei began to hesitate.

To be honest, he gets a headache just seeing the word 'confession'.

The shadow of Kita and Kotobuki's confession still lingers in my heart, and even the only perfect ending for the pink-haired girl wasn't actually his 'confession'.

That time, Chihaya Aine's love simulation was just him telling others that Aine was his girlfriend, and he immediately received a response from Ms. Aine. In fact, he never made a formal confession.

So when faced with this option again, I still hesitated somewhat.

"However, this simulation is based on Nijika's pure love route, so maybe—"

Thinking of the cheerful and energetic Archangel Hijiri Natsumi Shimokitazawa, Kazami Mei inexplicably felt a surge of courage.

Never mind, let's go for it one more time!

Things shouldn't happen more than three times. Surely we can't afford to have problems this time when we have such a big advantage?

If he were to be rejected by the great Holy Rainbow Xia again this time, he might as well just find a place to jump.

[You decide to confess your feelings as soon as possible, so you ask Ichichi Hoshika for help.]

As childhood sweethearts, you share a deep emotional bond that no one else can match.

[You two have become an indispensable part of each other's lives, and your decision to confess seems to have been expected by Ichiji Hoshika. Rather, she's wondering why you're only realizing it now.]

[Without hesitation, Ichika Hoshika decides to help, telling you she'll create an opportunity for you to be alone during the summer fireworks festival.]

You readily agreed and made various preparations for this confession date in advance.

[The day of the fireworks festival has finally arrived. Today, you've brought your stepmother and the Ijichi family along. The 15-year-old Nijika is different from usual; dressed in a beautiful yellow and white kimono, she looks like a perfect angel descended to earth. Her adorable appearance, carefully styled by Mrs. Ijichi, instantly captivates your heart.]

She seemed a little shy, hiding her face and occasionally peeking cautiously at your reaction.

As the simulation progressed, fragments of Hongxia's memories began to surge in her mind—

……

It seemed as if one could smell the breath of summer, with the lively laughter of people all around. The dim sky was illuminated by strips of orange-red lights on the ground, and the rows of red lanterns and various stalls were dazzling.

"Hey, Ming!"

A slight sound suddenly reached Kazami Naruto's ears, and the moment he turned his head, he met the girl's gaze.

Niji Natsumi, who is about to become a JK (high school girl) beauty, is wearing a bright and exquisite yellow and white kimono with beautiful maple leaf embroidery and pure white color. Her bright golden single ponytail is tied into a traditional bun with a side ponytail.

The girl held a delicate paper umbrella gently in her hand, her fair and tender face blushing slightly as she lowered her head. Her beautiful, jewel-like red eyes gazed at him with a hint of anticipation.

"How about it, is it suitable?"

Forget about whether it's a good match or not, I'd like to start a basketball team with Hongxia right now.

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Chapter Twenty-One: This Summer Won't End [4k]

"Seriously~ Why aren't you saying anything!"

Ichi Nijika's fair face was covered with an endearing blush. She waved the long sleeves of her kimono somewhat helplessly, and the light clothing floated slowly in the air with her movements, even the wooden clogs on her feet made a 'clattering' sound.

Her shy and coquettish face was even more adorable, and the golden triangular ahoge on her head seemed to start spinning continuously.

"Haha~ It's just because Hongxia is so cute that our Xiaoming was mesmerized, right?"

Mrs. Ijichi suddenly popped out from behind, gently covering her mouth with one hand and teasing her with a smile. Her words made Nijika immediately hide her head in embarrassment.

"really."

"Seriously! Don't joke with me!"

Kazami Mei's serious reply caused the already shy Iji Chi Nijika to completely hide her face under the oil-paper umbrella, while she uttered some coquettish words, feigning anger.

Perhaps it was because she was overjoyed that the corners of Ichiji Nijika's mouth began to turn up involuntarily.

Ichi Nijika stood in the middle of the bustling stall, quietly observing Kazami Mei beside her.

Today, he was simply wearing a dark black-blue bathrobe, and his black ponytail was loosely draped over his shoulders. This casual style added a touch of elegance and nonchalance to the already handsome young man.

Even after watching him for so many years, I still genuinely think he's really handsome every time I see him.

Kazami Mei looked at the seemingly dazed little Nijika in front of him and suddenly had a mischievous thought in his mind.

He quietly reached out and gently poked Hongxia's soft, fair face.

"Ugh! Ming, what are you doing all of a sudden?"

Ijichi Nijika was only startled by Kazami Mei's sudden action, but didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

After all, as childhood sweethearts, the two were almost inseparable, going to and from school together. Occasionally, they would even stay at each other's houses to study for exams. Their closeness to each other had surpassed that of many couples.

In their daily lives, this interaction was nothing more than ordinary, like sharing simple meals.

“I was just planning to meet up with my bandmates, and it would be too much trouble to bring you two along. You two kids should just wander around somewhere on your own.”

Ijichi Hoshika gave the two of them a troubled look and waved her hand dismissively.

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Even Mrs. Ijichi immediately saw through Hoshika's somewhat fake acting. She understood what was going on and winked at Kazami Mei with a smile. Then she found an excuse to leave with Hoshika.

In the blink of an eye, only Hongxia and he remained.

"Mom and my sister are really something—"

Ichi Nijika puffed out her cheeks cutely, a strange sense of nervousness creeping into her heart.

"Looks like I've been left behind. How about the two of us go shopping?"

"Hmph~ Since that's the case, it's time for me to take out the New Year's money I've been saving up for so long!"

Ichi Nijika's lips curled up slightly, her tone seemingly carrying a hint of anticipation.

"You can tell me anything you want to eat, Ming!"

"Now I'll have no choice but to live off a woman!"

Kazami Mei naturally extended her right hand towards her, and the girl in front of her was clearly taken aback.

It was just an ordinary hand-holding, something the two childhood sweethearts would have done countless times before. But today, Hongxia's pretty face turned slightly red, and her eyes began to dart away.

However, she did not hesitate at all and placed her small hand in Kazami Naruto's hand without saying a word.

In the past, I would never have thought there was anything wrong with this, but if she shows shyness today, wouldn't that immediately reveal that she has other thoughts in her mind?

"There will be a lot of people at the fireworks display. It would be troublesome if we got separated from each other in the crowd."

Let's hold hands until our 'date' ends.

Seemingly provoked by the word 'date,' Hongxia simply blushed and nodded slightly.

Kazami Mei knew perfectly well what Nijika was secretly thinking, so he smiled smugly and deliberately squeezed Nijika's soft, white hand, which was still delicate despite her long hours of drumming.

But the soft, boneless touch made him take a deep breath.

I almost lost control when I pinched Mom.

You and Ichigo Natsu happily strolled around the fireworks festival.

[She casually bought a shiny apple candy. After taking a bite, Ichiji Nijika's eyes lit up again as she handed it to you. But when you also took a bite in the same spot, the tips of her ears immediately turned red, just like the apple candy.]

She seemed to notice that you were being much more proactive. Although she was surprised and shy, she didn't reject your initiative at all. Instead, she boldly followed your lead and intertwined her fingers with yours halfway through the meeting.

[Ichiji Nijika walked ahead, her movements light and gentle yet full of youthful energy and vitality. The smile on her face was like a small sun hanging in the sky, illuminating everyone no matter where they stood.]

[You and she decided to find a high and quiet spot to enjoy the fireworks. You suggested climbing to the outside of a nearby temple, as that would offer the best view. Ichiji Nijika enthusiastically agreed with a smile.]

At this moment, you decide to express your feelings to her.

Even though the sky was pitch black, the girl's mood was as clear as a sunny day.

Before this, the girl seemed never to have imagined that she would actually have such a day.

Holding hands with her childhood sweetheart, their intimate behavior was no different from that of any ordinary couple. However, Ichiji Nijika never expected that she would take the initiative to be so close to her.

Her already fair and delicate neck was now tinged with a vibrant blush.

"The fireworks haven't started yet..."

Niji Natsumi spoke casually, her single ponytail, adorned with a cherry blossom bun, swaying gently.

The delicate scent of shampoo, like grapefruit, gradually blended with the girl's natural fragrance, gently wafting into Kazami Naru's nostrils through her playful ponytail.

The sky today seems a little different from usual.

A pleasant, cool breeze caressed my cheeks, carrying with it an air of intimacy.

Ichi Nijika gripped the umbrella handle tightly with her small hands. In the moment she was alone with Kazami Mei, her heart began to beat faster as if stimulated. Even with her eyes closed, she knew that her breathing had become rapid.

The wind blowing in our faces seemed to carry a hint of panic.

"Speaking of which, there are a lot of pretty girls at school who like Naruto."

"It's been so long, don't you want to consider starting a relationship?"

The girl's words were lighthearted, but a closer listen revealed a sense of caution.

"Yes, it's about time I started dating." Kazami Mei's deep black eyes stared straight at the sky.

His words, spoken calmly and with a hint of seriousness, seemed to carry no hint of joking.

The moment she heard those words, Ichiji Nijika's heartbeat seemed to freeze as if doused with cold water. Her eyes drooped, her head bowed, and she instinctively opened her mouth, wanting to say something to lighten the mood as usual—

But I couldn't bring myself to say it.

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The hand gripped the paper umbrella as if holding a drumstick, but the fingers interlocked with the other's were trembling slightly, and no amount of effort could stop it.

She spoke again, attempting to ease the tension: "That's true! After all, Ming—"

The moment the words fell, the air seemed to vibrate as if the surface of water was floating.