How can my simulation be a real love?

After a long while, Kazami Mei slowly released the dazed Nijika.

He glanced at her eyes, which seemed to still be in a daze, and said expressionlessly, "Then it's decided. Go back and get married."

"Wait! I haven't agreed to your request yet?!"

"Besides, we've only just become high school students, how could we suddenly talk about getting...married! You idiot, Naruto!"

Now you have no choice but to agree.

In this situation, you still want to run?

"That's why I've said I'm so useless... I kept making mistakes even though it was just practice. As the one who formed the band, I made the biggest mistake at our important debut live. I've always been protected by Ming since I was little, and now I want to run away from even the slightest problem..."

"Someone like me doesn't deserve to be compared to Ming—"

Before she could finish speaking, the girl received a flick on the forehead.

"pain!"

Ichi Nijika's face was flushed, and she covered her forehead with both hands, staring at the 'culprit' in front of her with a hint of resentment in her eyes.

"Then you can just keep running away."

"I'll always be by your side, so go ahead and run away."

Kazami Mei stared ahead with her dark eyes and spoke calmly.

"Marry me and have thirteen children, so that your daughter can fulfill Xingge's dream for you."

"That's way too much! Are you trying to form a football team?!"

Although she was complaining about his strange 'lines', Ichiji Nijika could still instinctively feel her heart beating faster. Her head, which had just barely calmed down, started to heat up again because of these few words, as if a layer of white smoke was constantly floating in the air.

Kazami Mei wasn't joking when she said that.

Even if it wasn't a simulation, he still thought so.

It doesn't matter if he runs away, even if he goes from being the great and strong 'Saint' Hongxia to the self-conscious and cowardly 'Weak' Hongxia, it doesn't matter. He will take care of any problems in front of Hongxia. As long as he can pamper her for a lifetime, who can say that Hongxia is weak?

"Then... let's go home?"

"Give birth as soon as you get home?"

"..."

This time, her face flushed red and she remained silent.

Kazami Mei finally breathed a sigh of relief, and her tense and anxious emotions seemed to gradually ease.

It seems that, with a bit of effort, they've managed to stabilize the situation.

Kazami Mei slowly raised his head to look at the azure sky, the dazzling light causing him to squint.

What? The sun is quite warm.

Hongxia's emotions had completely stabilized and even become more excited than before. Her ears were covered in a deep red, and she didn't even dare to turn her head to look at the boy beside her. All that remained was a feeling of happiness and shyness from the bottom of her heart.

They've been dating for almost a year already—

I'm so tired, so alone

Holding hands, hugging, or even kissing should have been commonplace by now, so why is she even more shy than before today, wishing she could bury her head in the ground? Is it because this idiot confessed to her right there on the street?

"Ok?"

A strange light flashed in Kazami Mei's eyes, and she turned her head away with a slightly odd expression.

hum! !

A bright red convertible sports car suddenly crashed into the car in front. Due to the inertia, the car next to it crashed directly into Kazami Naruto. His pupils shrank slightly instinctively, and without saying a word, he turned sideways and pushed Nijika hard towards the bushes.

He knew this was going to happen!

Having anticipated this 'curse,' Kazami Naruto made a timely evasive maneuver. The car, which veered off course due to inertia, did not hit him directly but grazed him slightly before passing by, only bumping his left arm.

The sudden pain nearly made Kazami Mei faint, but at that moment her mind was unusually clear.

This must be some kind of curse—

……

Perhaps because you anticipated the danger, even in this dangerous situation, you weren't in serious danger. Although your left arm was fractured and your ribs were broken by the impact, at least you weren't in any life-threatening danger.

[Startled, Ichiji Nijika immediately rushed you towards the hospital, crying. Although you were in pain and sweating profusely, you were still laughing and teasing her. Nijika was so angry that she wanted to punch you, but then she felt sorry for you and could only resort to some harmless cheek pinches.]

Because of your efforts, her future is indeed moving in a positive direction.

As time goes by, perhaps due to the fracture damaging the ligaments, your dominant hand seems to be experiencing some problems, which may also have some impact on your future painting. However, you don't care about this at all; you are only focused on the present.

[Nijika Ijichi and the End Band held another live performance. This time, with your encouragement, she was full of confidence. With the mindset of 'if I don't succeed the first time, I'll try again,' she was determined to succeed no matter how many times she tried.]

Her performance this time was a great success.

Because of your injured left hand, you have to ask Ichiji Nijika for help with all sorts of things. Although she blushed and didn't dare to speak, she still tried her best to help, and it seems that your relationship has taken a step further.

"Ouch, that really hurts..."

The pain this time was excruciating. Even though he had already emerged from the simulation, Kazami Naruto still felt pain in his phantom limb. Fortunately, the three simulation attempts were worthwhile, and he managed to turn the situation around.

But that kiss just now, wasn't it a little too real?

Although Kazami Mei could tell from the pain that the virtual reality simulation he personally created was incredibly realistic, the problem was that the moment he just experienced felt just like kissing Nijika's mother herself. Just thinking about that feeling made him forget all the pain.

[In the summer of your 16th year, perhaps because you had promised Hongxia a reward after the successful live performance, you carefully prepared a brand new drum set for her. However, although she was surprised by the gift, she didn't seem very happy.]

Just as you were wondering, Ichiji Nijika seemed to become a little hesitant. She cupped her hands into a megaphone shape, her face flushed, and cautiously approached you. In a slightly trembling voice, she spoke with courage.

"Um... I've prepared my protective gear, so..."

Revision notes for Chapter 22 of Volume 3 —

Based on reader feedback and discussion, I quickly revised the plot of Chapter 22, the Nijika Simulation Arc, that very night. My initial intention was simply to express how Koumei's excessive gentleness caused Nijika to feel insecure, but in a moment of madness, I wrote a complete mess.

Chapter 23 of Lao Fu's 4-word apology has been released for free. Many changes have also been made to the preceding chapters; simply refresh the page to see the changes. I am truly sorry for this error.

Many people may delete their books because of this, but I understand everyone's choice, and I'm very grateful for everyone's support.

For those who are still willing to continue watching, I will continue to improve the content. If any problems arise, please let me know as soon as possible, and I will make corrections immediately. I am truly sorry!

Chapter Twenty-Four: My Unforgettable Summer with Her

You were quite surprised by Ichiji Nijika's sudden request, but this time you could clearly see that she had no doubts. This time, she wanted to seriously walk with you, so this time you did not refuse her.

After careful preparation, you and she stepped onto the ladder of a relationship that transcended boundaries.

You naturally crave a complete change in your relationship, but you don't dare to play your heart out in front of your lovely girlfriend. Only she, gentle as sunshine, notices your restraint, and blushing, decides to help you rearrange the music in another way.

……

A faint freshness filled the air, and as a soft ray of light pierced through the thin curtains and spilled into the room, the whole world seemed to be painted with a gentle layer of color. The plants on the windowsill appeared even greener and more vibrant under the sunlight.

The soft bedding, bathed in sunlight, exuded warmth and comfort. Kazami Mei, who had already woken from her sleep, slowly opened her dark eyes. With slightly blurry vision, she clearly saw the serene and charming sleeping face of the girl before her.

Her golden hair, as if reflecting the sunlight, flowed smoothly down her back. The soft, silky strands were outlined by the light, and the girl's satisfied smile immediately softened Kazami Mei's gaze.

"Should we play a prank?"

Although he said that, he had already begun to take action.

Kazami Mei couldn't help but reach out and gently poke the girl's chubby cheeks, then deliberately gave her a light, fleeting kiss.

As Hongxia drifted off to sleep, her long eyelashes seemed to flutter slightly, but she didn't react at all.

A shy blush quietly rose from her cheeks, quickly spreading to her ears, making her lovely, white ear tips even more delicate under the sunlight.

This was clearly a pretense of sleep after waking up, which gradually stirred up some wicked thoughts in Kazami Mei.

"Wait...wait a minute!"

Seemingly sensing something, Ichiji Nijika suddenly opened her beautiful, bright red eyes.

"Honestly...you woke me up so early in the morning, I wanted to sleep!"

"You were pestering me to sleep yesterday, but now you want to sleep in by yourself?"

Kazami Mei smiled and pulled the shy Iji Chi Niji Natsu into her arms.

Her already petite body was now transformed into a soft and warm human-shaped pillow. Hongxia, who was being hugged, seemed to struggle a little coquettishly, but when she realized that she could not escape, she could only half-heartedly submit.

Perhaps it was because we had truly established a 'romantic' relationship that Ichichi Nijika finally understood her true feelings.

Even if you, as her lover, are willing to unconditionally tolerate her at all times, she knows that constantly running away is useless, and she is unwilling to just enjoy your care like this.

She wants to be someone you can rely on.

After a few days of rest, Ichiji Nijika resumed training. However, this time, her mental state was completely different from before. The extensive training in the past had made her basic skills quite solid, and now with you supporting her, she has become even stronger and more confident.

Your fractured left hand seems to have healed after treatment, but you find that the 'side effects' the doctor mentioned are not just empty words. When you grip a pen with your dominant left hand, your wrist feels weak and unable to exert force.

The injury has clearly affected your painting, causing problems with the painting skills you've honed through years of practice. You haven't chosen to tell anyone about this, but you hesitated when it came to whether to tell your closest person.

Just as you were about to tell her about it, Ichiji Nijika discovered your problem first.

In front of her, your childhood sweetheart, everything about you will be laid bare.

After noticing the aftereffects of your injury to your dominant hand, Ichiji Nijika held you and cried for a long time. Her genuine emotions made her seem even more heartbroken and saddened than you, the person directly involved.

"My future and Ming's future are intertwined!"

Children who don't seek help cannot get the nutrition they need to grow.

Having made up her mind, Ichiji Nijika hopes you can rely on her. Rather, she'd be happier if you could rely on her. Whenever you ask her for help, she'll gently help you solve your problems like a mother would.

At this moment, she is just like you were before.

You suddenly realize that the positions of the two of you seem to have been switched without you even noticing.

With the help of Nijika Ijichi, you decide to switch to your dominant hand.

As the simulated text floated, waves of memories surged into my mind once more.

Countless faint yet desperately shining stars dotted the deep blue sky, while the soft, ethereal moonlight, like layers of veil, gently draped the boy's earnest and serious face.

Ichika held up a small stool and stared intently at her boyfriend's serious expression.

She had seen this scene countless times over the years.

This was the first time I had ever seen Kazami Mei paint with her right hand. Her left hand, which used to seem to possess magic, could easily paint her own colors on the canvas, but now her right hand seemed to be carving emotions bit by bit.

Under the silent night sky, time seemed to stand still, and the only sound was the 'swish' of paintbrushes sliding across the paper.

It was as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.

"Why are you staring at me like that?" Kazami asked the girl beside her with a smile.

Hongxia was startled by his sudden words, and she immediately stammered an explanation.

But when she thought about how Kazami Mei would tease her with sweet nothings whenever she started explaining, a slight smile appeared on Nijika's lips, feeling somewhat unwilling.

"I'm only staring at you because I like you~"

"Ning...are you shy?"

Seeing that Kazami Mei seemed to be silent for a while, Ichiji Nijika, who felt that she had made him shy, felt a little smug.

Kazami Mei's right hand held the pen tip, which glided lightly across the drawing paper. As if he had thought of something, a playful smile suddenly appeared on his lips.

“Hongxia, I suddenly want to hear you confess your feelings to me.”

"Eh?"

Ichi Nijika was completely stunned.

Before she could even process what was happening, Kazami Mei put on a pitiful look and pressed her advantage.

“Hongxia clearly said that she would support me no matter what I wanted so that I could continue drawing.”

"Of course I'll support you!" Ichiji Nijika stood up, her face flushed.

Then, as if she had made up her mind, she began to whisper something in Kazami Naruto's ear, only to be immediately met with a meaningful smile from him. The gentle shaking motion made Nijika instantly understand his meaning.

Damn it, they actually complained that I was too quiet?

Seemingly somewhat resigned, perhaps because they were the only two people there, Hongxia's head felt like it was on fire. She then took a deep breath beside Fengjianming and spoke loudly—