How can my simulation be a real love?

Aside from becoming a male escort, his only option was to rely on Teacher Da Xiang for survival.

Just as he was about to head to his usual job at the 'Rabbit House' café, a dashing silver-haired maid by the roadside suddenly handed him a flyer with a blank expression.

Before he could react, Kazami Mei instinctively took it, a flicker of surprise flashing in his eyes—

"Fireworks display?"

It's going to be held in the Shimokitazawa area next month. If they set off fireworks here, they might explode.

Kazami Mei, who wasn't particularly interested in the event, merely glanced at it before casually stuffing the fireworks festival flyer into her pocket. She didn't notice a blonde girl wearing a baseball cap who happened to walk out of the nearby 'Evening Primrose' planetarium.

The girl's gaze immediately fell upon him.

Kazami Naruto?

A strange light flashed in Misaka Hatsuka's eyes, and from that moment on, her gaze was fixed on her.

Kazami Mei's black hair and black eyes made her stand out so much that she could be recognized at a glance even in the midst of the bustling crowd.

Once again, she ran into Misaka Hatsuka by chance on the street. She subconsciously glanced around at him, but didn't see anyone else. The blonde girl was obviously a little puzzled when she realized this.

"strangeness……"

He was all alone today; there weren't any other girls with him.

Although Misaka Chuka doesn't want to judge people based on stereotypes.

But she always saw different girls around Kazami Naruto when she saw him before. She even saw him holding hands with a girl with a fiery red side ponytail. Their intimacy was unlike that of ordinary friends.

Although I really wanted to ask my classmate Shiina Tatsuki about his situation, I didn't have the chance because we couldn't meet during summer vacation.

"As expected, I still can't quite let go of my worries..."

The girl's delicate, perfectly arched eyebrows arched slightly, and a hint of melancholy flickered in her elegant, light purple, upturned eyes. She gently brushed aside a strand of her noble gold hair and let out a long sigh as she stared ahead.

She cares about Kazami Mei only because of her friend Toyokawa Shoko.

Even now, Misaka Hatsuka can't forget Shoko that day, how gentle and bright her smile was when she was by his side, and how soft her eyes were—a sight she had never seen before. That's why she became so concerned about Kazami Mei.

After hesitating for a moment, she decided to follow.

As a result, Mikasa followed them all the way and only saw Kazami Mei walk into a traditional coffee shop in a relatively secluded location.

"Cafe?"

Mikasa was clearly puzzled as to why Kazami Mei would come to the coffee shop.

Could it be that I'm going to meet someone here?

Upon realizing this, Mikasa immediately conjured up the image of Toyokawa Shoko in her mind. If it was Shoko who would show that kind of gentle smile, then it would be normal for her to occasionally go on dates with Kazami Mei, right?

"Chuhua?"

Suddenly, a familiar, gentle voice reached her ears. Wearing a baseball cap, Mitsuka Hatsuka subconsciously turned her head and immediately spotted a blue-haired girl with a shoulder bag and a lace-trimmed dress standing behind her with a surprised expression.

Come on.

I was just wondering about this when the plane crashed.

A flicker of surprise crossed Misaki Hatsuka's exquisitely beautiful face. A complex mix of emotions welled up within her, yet she maintained her professional idol smile as she looked at Toyokawa Shoko and spoke with a smile—

"Xiangzi, it's been such a long time since we last met."

"Wow! I never expected to run into you at a time like this... But why are you here?"

Perhaps because she suddenly saw her childhood friend, Toyokawa Shoko, who was usually under a lot of pressure, showed a noticeable increase in joy. However, at the same time, she noticed that Mitsumi Hatsuka's behavior seemed a bit strange.

I had just arrived at Triangle Chuhua when I was wearing a baseball cap and secretly peeking into 'Rabbit House'.

How come such a genuine and popular idol is acting like a pathetic paparazzi?

What exactly are they looking at?

"This..."

When asked, Mitsuba Hatsuka hesitated for a moment.

She couldn't directly tell the other party that she was secretly following Kazami Mei. First, she had to test Toyokawa Shoko's attitude and thoughts, otherwise speaking rashly might cause bad consequences.

After thinking for a moment, she decided to bluff her way through it.

"Actually, I just came out of the planetarium. I was walking around and saw a coffee shop here, so I thought I'd go in for a coffee..."

This is the result?

Upon hearing this response, Toyokawa Shoko was startled and couldn't help but sigh at how small Tokyo really was.

Even if she just wandered around, her childhood friend, whom she hadn't seen for many years, could easily find her workplace. Fortunately, her usual job was in the kitchen, so today she could use her eyes to ask Kazami Mei to help her get away with it.

Otherwise, my former friends would find out about my part-time job.

The Toyokawa Shoko of today is completely different from the one she once was.

She didn't want anyone to discover her predicament, no matter what, just to protect her fragile self-esteem.

In Toyokawa Shoko's eyes, the only person who could understand her was Kazami Mei, with whom she had the purest and most equal relationship. Only by helping each other could she alleviate her mental fatigue and negative emotions.

To prevent Toyokawa Shoko's spiritual boat from being swallowed up by countless tsunamis of pressure.

"Chuhua, it's been such a long time since we last met."

"Want to grab a coffee with me and catch up?"

Eh?

Upon hearing this, Misaka Hatsuka's smile faltered; she truly hadn't expected Toyokawa Shoko to say such a thing.

Wasn't she supposed to meet Kazami Mei at this store?

Why would you invite yourself?

"I am glad to."

Although she was completely confused, Mikasa smiled and nodded in response to Toyokawa Shoko's invitation, but in her heart she was carefully thinking about what was going on in her current situation.

Could it be that Kazami Mei and Toyokawa Shoko just happened to be at the same coffee shop?

No, this is too much of a coincidence.

With a lot of questions in her mind, Mitsukasa gripped the shoulder bag a little tighter.

Her long, slender, jade-like fingers were slightly white from the force she applied. With a jumble of thoughts, she followed Toyokawa Shoko into the store and bumped right into Kazami Mei.

"welcome."

Triangle Chuhua:?

At this moment, Kazami Mei still had that head of jet-black hair, but the difference was that he had tied his rather long tail into a neat short ponytail, and the casual clothes he was wearing had been transformed into a handsome and neat black butler outfit, and he was also wearing pure white silk gloves.

"..."

The moment Kazami saw the two of them walk in at the same time, he roughly understood what was going on.

The Sumimi idol, Mitsumi Hatsuka, whom I've met before, actually walked into the store today with Toyokawa Shoko.

You should know that Ms. Da Xiang, who has a very strong sense of self-respect, would definitely not want to see any acquaintances in the shop where she works, let alone personally bring them there.

It's probably because Toyokawa Shoko, who was planning to come here to work, happened to bump into Mika Sanka near RabbitHouse, which led to this situation.

"..."

When Toyokawa Shoko entered the store, she naturally wore a sweet smile, but her bright and warm amber eyes were frantically hinting at Kazami Mei, as if afraid that the other party would not understand her meaning.

Fortunately, Kazami Mei understood the moment she walked in, and secretly gave her a look to show that she understood.

Mikasa Hatsuka certainly didn't expect that the two of them would exchange so much information in just one second.

"I never expected that Kazami-kun would be working here."

Her short sentence startled both Kazami Mei and Toyokawa Shoko.

Kazami Mei was puzzled that Mikami Hatsuka knew his name. Although the two had met once at the planetarium, Kazami Mei had not specifically told her his name at the time, let alone that the other party could recognize him at a glance.

If he didn't know that Chu Hua was a great idol, he would have suspected that she was a fangirl stalking him.

"Hatsuka, do you know Kazami?"

A strange light flashed in Toyokawa Shoko's eyes; things seemed to be developing in ways she hadn't anticipated.

"I just happened to see him once at the planetarium before, and then I heard that my classmate Shiina was forming a band with him."

Mikasa didn't mention 'Takamatsu Akari' because she wasn't sure what Toyokawa Shoko thought yet. However, the fact that she addressed him as 'Kazami' in a rather distant way suggested that the two weren't currently in a romantic relationship.

"Thank you so much for helping me retrieve my things. As a token of my gratitude, how about I secretly give you a little treat when we order later?"

Kazami Mei thanked him.

"Thank you so much."

A beautiful smile curved the delicate face of the triangular Chu Hua, while her slightly bright purple eyes secretly observed Toyokawa Shoko's reaction.

She really didn't expect that Kazami Mei would work at this shop, so it became clear why Toyokawa Shoko had brought her into the coffee shop: the two of them weren't meeting at this shop as she had imagined.

But the relationship is probably not that simple...

Since that's the case, let's take this opportunity to test the waters a bit more.

15

Chapter Fifteen: Xiao Xiang, so cute.

"It's been about a year since we last met, hasn't it? You seem to have changed a lot, Xiao Xiang."

"Is that right?"

With an elegance etched into her very being, Toyokawa Shoko gently picked up her coffee, a smile on her face masking a slightly bitter heart.

Even though she hadn't seen her childhood friend, Mitsumi Hatsuka, for a year, she noticed her recent changes the moment they met, which made Toyokawa Shoko increasingly anxious and depressed.

Xiao Xiang, something's definitely not right.

Misaka Hatsuka vaguely sensed the subtle movements of her childhood friend in front of her. Her alluring purple eyes glanced lightly in the direction of Kazami Mei, and at the same time, she deliberately picked up her coffee cup and took a small sip to conceal her gaze.

At that moment, she couldn't help but stare in astonishment with her beautiful eyes.

The moment this cup of Blue Mountain coffee enters your mouth, it flows into your throat as smoothly as milk. The subtle sweetness contains the aroma of freshly ground coffee beans, and the concentrated bitterness is accompanied by a hint of sweet and sour taste. The well-rounded flavor gives her a double enjoyment of smell and taste.

It tastes amazing...

This coffee looks like it was brewed by Kazami Naruto himself, right?

Toyokawa Shoko seemed to notice the surprise in Misaka Hatsuka's eyes. She pursed her lips into a beautiful smile and took a small sip herself, the warm taste flowing down her throat into her stomach.

The warmth instantly flowed into her internal organs, causing her to squint her eyes slightly.

"Chuhua, it tastes pretty good, doesn't it?"

"Indeed, it tastes very good."

Misaka Chuka gave an honest evaluation.

As a member of the well-known idol group Sumimi, she has a considerable workload, and occasionally she drinks a steaming cup of coffee to relieve physical and mental fatigue.

No matter how famous or trendy the coffee shop is, I have never tasted such a delicious and comforting flavor. It's as if once you've had it, you'll never forget it.

Toyokawa Shoko could also sense that the surprise in Hatsuka's eyes was genuine, and for some reason, she felt her own mood gradually rising.

Xiao Xiang seems a little happy?

Mikasa also noticed the subtle changes in Toyokawa Shoko's expression. She seemed as innocent as a child showing off her favorite things. Even though she didn't make the coffee, she seemed proud of it.

There was an undisguised pride in her eyes and heart.

Is that really the case?

Mitsuka took another sip of coffee, then gently set the cup down and began to probe indirectly—

"Xiao Xiang, do you really like the coffee at this shop?"

"Huh? I'd say I like it."

I think what you like isn't the coffee at 'this shop,' but rather the coffee brewed by 'someone' at this shop, right?

As Misaka Hatsuka spoke casually, reminiscing about the past, a gentle yet professional smile graced her face. Yet, her noble and elegant purple eyes were secretly observing Toyokawa Shoko's every move.

During the casual conversation, she suddenly spoke up as if she had found an opportunity—