How can my simulation be a real love?

Refusing the reward he deserves at this time would put even the handsome Hai Ling in a very difficult position.

On ordinary days, Hachiman Kairin always cleverly maintains a certain distance from others, perhaps because she doesn't like to owe anyone anything, and her interactions with most people are only superficial.

"Ok?"

The amount of money he received surprised Kazami Naruto; it seemed to be more than what he earned working at the coffee shop.

Keep in mind that he only received half of the payment.

The job was at most 'performing on stage for fifteen minutes,' and to earn such a considerable salary for something so simple, he suddenly realized how lucrative being a mercenary was.

Hachiman Kairin seemed to have vaguely sensed something and casually replied, "It's just that because Kazami-kun came to help, the reward is higher this time."

Playing music is really expensive.

A subtle smile appeared on Kazami Mei's face as she quipped in a teasing tone.

Seemingly noticing the change in his expression, Hachiman Kairin, who remained unfazed, raised her deep eyes and stared intently at his face, her slightly tilted black bangs swaying gently with her movements.

She spoke softly, her tone still incredibly calm—

"After fully enjoying the performance without any pressure, my mood will improve."

"?"

The meaningful words spoken by Hachiman Kairin caused Kazami Mei, who was smiling, to raise an eyebrow almost imperceptibly.

Just as Hachiman Kairin casually remarked, Kazami Mei did indeed feel much more relaxed and comfortable, perhaps because he was able to enjoy himself in the purest way while performing.

Simply feel the intense heartbeat that beats with the drumbeat, feel the sound pressure transmitted to your eardrums as the sound system roars, and feel your entire body, from skin to pores, being cleansed by the musical notes.

Yawata Kairin seemed to vaguely sense his change and was subtly hinting at something.

But after uttering that 'meaningless' remark, she said nothing more. Instead, she took out her phone and bluntly asked Kazami Naruto, "Kazami-kun, want to exchange Lines?"

If he didn't know that Hai Ling was a brother among brothers, Feng Jianming would have almost thought that she liked him.

"I'd like to ask you for help again next time."

Her direct and unambiguous questioning made it clear that she was straightforward and easygoing.

Hachiman Kairin rarely engages in deep conversations with those around her. The only person she has the most genuine, purely casual conversations with is Shiina Tatsuki, a classmate.

But now, after playing a duet with Kazami Mei, she can sense what is hidden in Kazami Mei's 'music'.

Interestingly, she seemed to be able to vaguely sense a 'resonance'.

This was a musical connection she had never experienced with any of the thirty bands she had supported.

I'm looking forward to working with Hachiman Kairin next time.

"I see."

Kazami Mei mimicked Hachiman Kairin's tone of voice and couldn't help but chuckle.

As a keyboard player, he might actually be suited to be a mercenary.

Unlike guitarists, who are readily available everywhere, bassists, who are few in number, and keyboardists, whose wide vocal range can fill various positions, are all well-suited to serve as mercenaries to support various bands.

"Not adding it?"

Hachiman Kairin tilted her head, looking somewhat puzzled.

Fill it up!

Looking at Hachiman Kairin's straightforward yet cool demeanor, Kazami Mei felt inexplicably at ease. So when she took the initiative to ask for his contact information, he didn't hesitate and immediately took out his phone to add her on Line.

Thank you, I'll contact you later.

After successfully adding the contact information, Hachiman Kairin nodded slightly, put away her bass, and prepared to go support the next band.

However, before leaving, she seemed to have suddenly thought of something and spoke up—

"Oh, right, Kazami-kun."

"That earring suits you very well."

Kazami Naru: ?

Oh no, something's wrong with my good buddy image.

……

The next day.

"Ugh~"

A sweet and delicate voice drifted softly from the girl's lips.

Feeling a little sleepy, Chihaya Aine rubbed her drowsy eyes. After a day or two of rest, her fever had completely subsided, and she was now full of energy. She slowly sat up and lazily stretched her slender waist.

The bright cherry blossom-colored brooch slid down her fair shoulders to her chest, revealing a faint curve beneath her delicate collarbone.

"Great! Fully recharged!"

Chihaya Aine raised a smug smile and energetically clenched her little pink fist.

"I really didn't expect that a fever would keep me bedridden for two days..."

"Mom said that Kita-chan and Mei-mei seemed to have come to visit me, but I don't remember them at all?"

Just thinking about how she had missed such an important opportunity made Chihaya Aine puff out her cheeks.

Why is my body so weak?

I only stole a kiss from Mingming when I visited him in the hospital, and I immediately caught a cold and had to stay in bed for two days!

She had originally planned to use the 'visit' as an excuse to deepen her relationship with Kazami Ming over the next few days, but she missed the opportunity so easily because of this ridiculous excuse!

For Chihaya Aine, getting a cold was no big deal.

But why was she so confused and disoriented when Mingming came to visit her in the hospital?

If she could take this opportunity to act cute with him, Mingming, who felt guilty, would definitely not refuse!

"Ugh... I'm such an idiot!"

Feeling a bit annoyed, Miss Aine scratched her beautiful cherry-blossom hair until it was a mess.

However, she seemed to recall the 'dream' she had when she had a fever, and her irritable mood gradually improved a little.

Although now, she can only recall a little bit.

But she also knew that her dream this time was very real and sweet. In the dream, she could almost smell the warm aura of Kazami Naruto, as if she were being gently hugged and kissed by him in reality.

It was even more comfortable for her than the previous 'precognitive dream'.

"hey-hey……"

"No, no! Now is not the time to indulge in fantasies!"

Miss Aiyin, who was still lost in her sweet dreams, shook her head like a rattle drum, gently patted her cheeks to perk herself up, and quickly got out of bed.

A woman who indulges in desire is the most pathetic!

Instead of meeting her boyfriend in her dreams every night, she should work harder in reality to win over Kazami Mei as soon as possible, so that she can enjoy the fruits of her victory without any worries!

Just thinking about this made Chihaya Aine even more enthusiastic.

"I haven't practiced at RiNG for two days. Let's see if anyone in the group has posted anything..."

Miss Aiyin, the group leader of the band group, curiously opened her phone, but after scrolling through the chat history in the band group for a long time, she was immediately confused.

Normally, by this time, Shiina Tatsuki would have already sent out a meeting message, asking everyone to gather at a specific time to begin training.

Why is there no movement at all today?

"That's strange, what is Rikki doing?"

Miss Aine, with her eyebrows slightly furrowed, quickly sent two messages in the group chat.

[Tokyo Aine: @All members, my cold is completely gone today! I'm ready to continue training with everyone anytime. The design of the band uniforms and operations have also restarted. How's everyone's progress? Playful JPG]

[Tokyo Aine: @Shiina Tatsuki, Rikki~! No practice today? I've been sleeping for two days and haven't heard the new song yet]

[Penguins are so cute: Ai-chan, welcome back]

[Nagasaki Motoyo: Welcome~ Naruto and Aine have both recovered from their illnesses, but Tachiki seems to have been busy composing music these past few days, so we don't know exactly when training will start.]

"what?"

Chihaya Aine opened her mouth, unconsciously revealing her cute little tiger teeth.

Is Rikki still busy composing music?

Chihaya Aine suddenly had a bad feeling.

Although she didn't want to think that way, she couldn't help the fact that Li Xi was currently 'missing'.

Previously, Shiina Riki said that he would temporarily take over Kazami Mei's training, but now Kazami Mei's cold seems to have recovered, and there has been no news from Riki's side for two whole days.

"This is bad!"

A little flustered, Chihaya Aine couldn't help but open Kazami Mei's private chat window, her slender fingers rapidly tapping the screen.

10

Chapter Ten: I really want to be Hailing's brother for life.

its not right!

Chihaya Aine, who had already typed a string of characters in the chat box, suddenly felt a surge of energy.

If I were to message Kazami Naruto at this moment to inquire about Shiina Ritsuki's situation, wouldn't that be the same as transferring my 'worries' to him, and then making Kazami Naruto start worrying about Ritsuki as well?

She knew her boyfriend's personality all too well; he would definitely take the initiative to check on Lixi's current situation.

"Wait a minute! Am I just handing Naruto over to Rikki?!"

That's just like being an idiot!

"But we still haven't heard from Rikki..."

"If it continues like this, what are we going to do about this month's live performances?"

Chihaya Aine's smooth forehead began to bead with a light sheen of sweat. She stared intently at the message she had typed in the chat box, her mouth suddenly feeling dry from tension and anxiety.

But after she deleted the message she typed out, she immediately typed it out again.

The repeated deletions and typing caused her silver-gray pupils, which shimmered with a pearly luster, to tremble slightly.

"Is everything... alright?"

Miss Aine pondered for a long time before speaking with a hint of doubt.

Regardless of the circumstances, the band's affairs are the most important thing right now.

If there is still no news from Shiina Tatsuki, the drummer, and everyone is without the rhythm of the drum kit, they can't even start practicing, let alone prepare for the live that is coming up this month!

Ever since seeing the band's last performance, everyone has felt a bit defiant.

Not to mention that Kita Ikuyo was the lead singer of the band End, and the other band was also performing on stage for the first time, but she was able to quickly calm down her nervousness and perform exceptionally well, which ultimately contributed to the success of the performance. It should be noted that both bands even used the same arranger and keyboardist!

If their live performance encounters problems, ultimately leading to a disastrous failure—

Wouldn't that make Chihaya Aine seem inferior to that red-haired passerby?!

This is infuriating!

Whether it's love or the band, she just doesn't want to lose to Kita Ikuyo!

"Decided!"

After weighing the pros and cons for a long time, Ms. Aine decided to temporarily back down for the sake of the bigger picture.

After all, Shiina Ritsuki is a proud and aloof person who can't express her feelings. Right now, she probably doesn't even know if she likes Kazami Mei. Even if she has confirmed her feelings, so what?

Even if Shiina Tatsuki ran 50 meters ahead, she definitely wouldn't be able to beat Chihaya Aine!

"Although Lixi is a rival in love, he poses far less of a threat than Xiduo..."

Miss Aine has immense confidence in her charm.

She believed that there were very few girls who could compare to her in Kazami's heart, and she would definitely be the one with the highest probability of winning in the end, so this level of success was probably not a problem!

It's just Shiina Tatsuki, that's how generous his official girlfriend is.