How can my simulation be a real love?

"So-called 'rock and roll' is all about smoking, drinking, and womanizing. Since Ming can't smoke or drink, then he can only—"

"I already said 'rock and roll' isn't something convenient!"

Ijichi Nijika blushed and quickly covered Yamada Ryo's mouth. Who knows what would happen if she continued talking!

It has to be said that Kikuri Hiroi's performance style, 'psychedelic rock', is indeed too rock and roll. You know, this style of rock, if you take it to the extreme, is the most insane level of heavy metal. You wouldn't be surprised if she smashed her bass guitar to pieces during a performance.

"Hiroi-senpai, you're a bassist, right? I don't seem to see your bass."

"Ah~ You mean my 'Super Ultimate Shuten-dōji EX'? I forgot where I left it while drinking~"

Kita Ikuyo suddenly regretted asking the question.

This senior seems incredibly unreliable.

Just then, the waiter brought over a plate of grilled oysters and grilled chives. Kazami looked at the waitress in surprise, only to see her point in the direction of General Shiba. Kazami immediately understood what she meant.

"We didn't order these two dishes, did we? Did the waiter say they were complimentary?"

Ijichi Niyaka glanced at the dish that had been suddenly served with some curiosity, then Ijichi Seika suddenly looked enlightened, a smug smile playing on her lips as she said, "I guess it's because I'm a regular customer of this restaurant?"

"Sister is so awesome!"

Looking at the Ijichi sisters beside her, Kazami Mei ultimately said nothing.

Why did the general have to send these two dishes of all? Isn't that a bit too obvious a hint?

Perhaps because their debut performance ended perfectly, everyone seemed inexplicably excited today.

Even Ijichi Seika, who is usually stern and aloof, showed a rare smile, and Ijichi Nijika's previous worries completely disappeared.

In the dream, she failed at her debut live performance and never recovered.

It is precisely because she has encountered such a scenario before that Ichiji Nijika attaches great importance to today's live performance.

Perhaps it was because keyboardist Kazami Mei and guitarist Goto Ichiri turned the tide this time that the performance, which had made many mistakes, was able to be pulled back.

Kazami Mei's efforts made Nijika very grateful, and it could even be said that she couldn't take her eyes off him.

Nijika Ichichi looked at Kazami Mei sitting next to her with a slight smile. He was gently biting on the straw of his cola, and his handsome and elegant profile was so captivating that even Nijika didn't dare to stare at him for too long.

As expected, a dream is just a dream—completely the opposite of reality!

At most, it can only prove that in her subconscious, she has a slight affection for Kazami Mei that goes beyond friendship.

With a slight blush on her pretty face, Ichiji Nijika slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

Regardless of when she developed feelings for Kazami Mei, she couldn't reveal them because everyone in the band was still working hard for the band, and as the leader, she couldn't focus her energy on romance.

The most important thing is——

Whether it's her close friend Yamada Ryo or Kita-chan, they both seem to have feelings for Kazami Mei that go beyond friendship.

Ichi Nijika didn't want to compete with anyone, especially since it might affect everyone's friendship.

Even if she were to realize that she had some special feelings for Kazami Mei, she was prepared to bury them in her heart.

"Ming-san, could you please get me some fried chicken nuggets over there?"

Nijika smiled and spoke to Kazami Naruto beside her. He slowly reached out his left hand, picked up the plate of fried chicken next to him, and gently placed it in front of Nijika. This action made the smile on Nijika's face stiffen slightly.

Eh?

Just now, Mingsang, did you use your left hand directly?

Ichi Nijika hadn't paid much attention to this before, but ever since she had that 'dream,' she couldn't forget this characteristic.

Although Ichi Nijika thought it was all just her imagination, the plate of fried chicken was actually closer to Kazami Mei's right hand, but in the end, he subconsciously reached out his left hand to take it.

These subconscious actions cannot be faked.

Unless, Kazami Mei really is left-handed?

Having realized this possibility, Ichiji Nijika rubbed her temples in slight distress.

She hadn't noticed Kazami Mei's dominant hand before, but she could still recall that 'real' dream she had. As a painter, Kazami Mei was more skilled at painting with her left hand.

But this is probably just wishful thinking on my part.

Is Ming Sang in real life also more proficient with her left hand?

"Hongxia, what's wrong?"

Kazami Mei noticed that Nijika was acting strangely beside him, so he raised an eyebrow and asked her with some concern.

But as soon as he got a little closer, the faint floral scent emanating from him made Hongxia feel a little dizzy.

The girl's golden side ponytail trembled slightly, and her fair and delicate earlobes were suddenly tinged with a few bright red blushes. Her already clean and delicate face was now slightly pursed as she lowered her head.

This batch is simply as lovely as holy angels.

Seeing her shy expression, Kazami Mei immediately recalled the scene when she personally simulated it.

So cute, I feel like I'm being charmed by an angel.

"No! It's nothing!"

"Haha~ I feel the air is a bit stuffy! I'll go out for some fresh air first..."

To hide the blush on her face, Ichiji Nijika quickly wiped non-existent beads of sweat from her forehead with a tissue, and seized the opportunity to get up and run out of the store, leaving Kazami Mei sitting there with some confusion.

Ijichi Seika looked at her younger sister, who had already begun to 'run away,' with a subtle gaze, and then her gaze toward Kazami Mei became even stranger.

Oh no, it seems my little sister Hongxia has really fallen for that brat.

What to do now?

You know, the beautiful girls around Kazami Mei are all incredibly pretty, and he still has no intention of dating. Ijichi Nijika is also rather soft-hearted in this regard, so it would be too difficult for her to take the initiative.

Kita Ikuyo glanced at Yamada Ryo, who was being held back by the alcoholic older sister, and immediately realized that her chance had come.

The original plan was to have Pochi help cover and distract the enemy, while I would ask Kazami Naruto if he wanted to go for a walk together, and use the walk to talk about Live to gradually lower his guard.

She pretended to be drunk and deliberately said some ambiguous things to test his attitude!

Even if it doesn't succeed immediately, it can at least significantly shorten the distance between the two people!

"it is good!"

Kita-san clenched her small fist and began to slowly move towards Kazami Naruto's direction.

Before she could even extend an invitation, the handsome black-haired boy sitting next to her suddenly stood up.

"I'm going to get some air."

Kazami Mei was still a little worried about Nijika's mother, who had suddenly run away. Considering that she had been acting strangely all day, he decided to find her and have a chat to see if there was anything she needed to do.

"Eh?"

Kita Ikuyo was a little dumbfounded.

……

Gently slide open the wooden sliding door of 'General Chai's Ramen Shop'.

The already darkened night sky suddenly filled the entire world, and even at night, the lingering warmth of the day still permeated the air. The faint sound of the breeze could be heard, and the neon lights in the distance brought a touch of vitality to the night streets.

Kazami Mei let out a long sigh of relief, her dark eyes scanning the surroundings.

He didn't continue until he saw a glittering golden light under the night sky.

A dim, cold light shone down from the sky, as if draping a pure white veil over the blonde girl. Her smooth side ponytail left a golden arc in the air with her movements, and her bright red eyes, as bright as stars, seemed to shimmer with a faint light.

A young girl's pure and natural beauty is a living work of art.

"What are you looking at?"

"Why is Mingsang out too?"

The blonde girl, who had been gazing at the sky with her hands behind her back, turned to look at her side as if she had sensed something. The sudden appearance of the black-haired boy left her somewhat bewildered, and one could even say a little flustered.

What am I thinking?

Even though I know those are just 'dreams', I still end up like this because the other person is somewhat similar to a dream.

Seeing Kazami Mei appear so abruptly before her, Ichiji Nijika could hardly control the speed of her heartbeat, and she could clearly feel that her breathing had become more rapid than before.

However, on the surface, they must still act as if nothing is wrong.

"Hongxia, what would you like to drink?"

Kazami Mei casually took out a coin and was about to put it into the vending machine. Seeing this, Iji Chi Niji Natsu panicked and quickly ran over to stop Kazami Mei, puffing out her cheeks and showing a slightly dissatisfied expression.

"No, I have to ask Ming-san for help!"

"Who lets a girl pay for dinner?"

After a moment of awkward silence, the two decided that Hongxia would treat them.

Whether it was just a coincidence or not, she actually chose a cup of MAX coffee that Kazami Naruto liked to drink.

Holding a can of coffee that was no longer too cold, Kazami Mei leaned casually against the vending machine, staring at Nijika, whose expression was still somewhat stiff. Just as he was about to say something, she, holding a juice, spoke first—

Sometimes, I feel like I'm really lucky!

"If we hadn't happened to go out and find Ming and Boqi, the band might have ended from that day on. It was only because of good luck that we brought back such an excellent keyboardist as Ming. Rather than saying that we were able to get to where we are today, it was because we met Ming!"

"So, I've always wanted to properly thank Ming."

Her two small hands gently held the juice, and a pure and gentle smile appeared on the girl's face. This gentle smile was like the warmest sunshine in spring, and even the white light shining on her seemed to transform into snow-white wings.

"Not always."

In Kazami Mei's eyes, Nijika is actually the core of the End Band.

She has always used her energy and liveliness to influence and inspire everyone around her. She has always been dedicated to the band. Without Hongxia, who is the glue that holds everyone together, the band would not have been able to continue.

"Given Hongxia's personality, even if she hadn't met me, she would definitely have tried to form a band, right?"

"Even if the band's debut live doesn't work out this time, you will definitely smile and comfort everyone that it's okay, and that we can try again next time. You have been patiently and slowly guiding Boqi's self-esteem. The fact that she can stand up today is not just because I started it."

As Kazami Mei spoke, she chuckled and waved the MAX coffee in her hand, her tone slightly teasing—

"As for your thanks, Hongxia, I have already received them."

It seemed that Nijika's mother had calmed down. Apart from blushing a little, he probably didn't need to worry too much. Kazami Mei, who had gradually relaxed, waved gently in Nijika's direction, then took the coffee and turned back into the shop.

Only the blonde girl remained standing there.

The girl lowered her head slightly, her bright red cheeks rising from her neck to her ears. She gently held the glass of juice, which was still slightly warm, in her hands, and suddenly squatted down, trying to cover her burning face with her small hands.

"What are we supposed to do...!"

Volume Four

Chapter 1 Shiina Tatsuki's Anxiety [5k]

Summer vacation has officially begun, and the heat may be far beyond what most people imagine—

The scorching heat made the ground as hot as an iron plate. Even if you just sprinkled some oil on a piece of meat and put it on the ground to fry, you could smell the faint aroma of roasted meat in no time. The ultraviolet rays hidden in the air, combined with the heat wave that hit you in the face, made your skin feel like it was on fire.

But precisely under such scorching heat, Kazami Mei unexpectedly caught a cold and lay lifeless in bed—

"...I didn't expect that I would be so energetic when the weather was cool, but I actually caught a cold after the weather got hot."

Kazami, who was lying in bed with a slight fever, rubbed her temples wearily.

The fatigue and weakness felt like a shackle binding his neck, leaving him feeling powerless and his head spinning. The pain in his throat, caused by inflammation, was also a constant reminder of his condition.

Even with just a slight inhalation, you can feel sharp, stabbing pains throughout your abdomen...

This is what is meant by either not getting sick for a year, or collapsing completely when you do get sick.

"Oh no, this time he even has a fever."

Kazami Mei didn't even need to touch him to feel that his body temperature was burning hot.

Perhaps it was because the stray cat Lenai got caught in the rain when she took it home, and then she started cooking immediately after getting home without taking a shower, and then she stayed up late practicing the piano with the cat.

I didn't get a proper rest the next day. After getting up, I went straight to the end of the band's live performance. Using my daughter's skill experience card could bring superb skills, but it also put a certain burden on my body.

Under multiple influences, he simply collapsed and died.

Given the combined debuffs, if he could still be as energetic as before, he would be practically a superhuman.