How can my simulation be a real love?

When Shiina Ritsuki heard that he actually ordered two mocha coffees, the rhythm of her pen suddenly stopped. Then, as if she had thought of something, she raised her eyebrows sharply, and her eyes gradually became sharp.

The girl's already cold words were now as if covered with a layer of frozen frost—

Who did you make an appointment with?

This guy came here alone and ordered two coffees, clearly indicating he had arranged to meet other people here for a chat.

Since the last live performance, the band's training and activities have not been carried out for several days. The reason is that Nagasaki Motoyo suddenly broke down in emotions and left, and then disappeared without a trace, leaving everyone wondering whether they should continue training.

That guy inexplicably broke down because of Toyokawa Shoko, not only losing contact with her but also causing Akari to become depressed, which greatly annoyed Shiina Tatsuki.

Especially since Kazami Mei wouldn't listen to my advice and insisted on going to apologize to Nagasaki Motoyo!

Shiina Tatsuki is really angry; she's even had trouble sleeping these past few days because of this.

"The person I arranged to meet has already arrived, hasn't he/she?"

With a slightly teasing smile, Kazami Mei stared intently at the long, straight, icy beauty in front of her.

Shiina Riki was stunned for a moment before realizing that he was talking about her. The dissatisfaction and anger that filled her heart quickly subsided, and a strange feeling began to slowly rise in her heart.

Is Kazami planning to come and apologize?

Shiina Tatsuki was momentarily stunned by this thought.

If Kazami Mei were to ignore her advice and insist on going back to Nagasaki Motoyo as before, she could still deal with him with a cold and dismissive attitude as a matter of course. But the fact that his attitude suddenly softened made her a little at a loss.

"poor!!"

Even though her emotions had become somewhat complicated, Shiina Tatsuki still outwardly displayed sharp aggression.

However, she herself didn't seem to notice that her tone of voice had softened considerably compared to the beginning.

"You should go and ask Nagasaki Motoyo out!"

Shiina Tatsuki coldly and subconsciously refused. She picked up the menu and prepared to return to her work station, but her heart was beating faster than usual.

I could have taken this opportunity to talk to him again, so why did I say something like that?

A wave of regret washed over the girl, but the words had already been spoken and could not be taken back.

"Shiina, wait a minute!"

Holding the menu, Shiina Tatsuki turned around with a hint of disappointment in her eyes, ready to leave. But then Kazami Mei gently grabbed her wrist, making her freeze instantly.

She quickly turned around and looked at the other person in surprise, her beautiful, deep purple eyes widening rapidly.

"what are you doing?"

"Hey, can we reconcile?"

Kazami Mei looked at Riki with a serious expression, her face completely devoid of the frivolous and teasing demeanor she had just displayed.

"what?"

Shiina Tatsuki suddenly felt very uncomfortable with Kazami Mei's sudden show of weakness.

If it were any other time, Shiina Tatsuki would probably just coldly shake off the person and angrily berate them if someone grabbed her wrist. But she was actually a little hesitant to speak to this guy, not to mention that she guessed he was just there to apologize.

It's just that her personality is too strong, and she lacks a way to back down.

The coldness on Ms. Lixi's face gradually softened as her wrist was grabbed. She tried to break free by swinging her wrist slightly, but even this strength was no match for Fengjianming.

The two were practically just playfully bickering in a symbolic sense.

Realizing that she seemed unable to break free, Shiina Tatsuki said softly with a cold face, "...Let go, I still have work to do."

Kazami Naru: ?

No, Lixi is acting like a woman.

Originally, Kazami Mei came to apologize to Shiina Tatsuki with the attitude of 'persistently pursuing' him, after all, Tatsuki's personality was too strong, and in this situation, he was extremely aggressive!

He would be given the cold shoulder if he went up to them casually, and it would be very difficult to strike up a conversation.

Kazami Naruto originally thought that as long as he waited for Tachi-san to get off work, the estrangement between the two would ease a little.

To his surprise, Shiina Tatsuki's attitude was much softer than he had imagined...

However, he also realized that this was a rare opportunity, and his right hand, which was originally about to loosen its grip, tightened its grip slightly.

"I just wanted to apologize to you, Shiina. It won't take long."

"what?"

Shiina Tatsuki pursed her lips slightly, feeling her thoughts becoming a little chaotic.

Just as she was pondering what to do, Rinko Maji, who had been watching from afar, quickly came over and gently patted Ritsuki's shoulder with a kind smile on her face.

Then, taking advantage of her inattention, he snatched the menu from her hand and said with a smile—

"It's okay! It'll be time to rest soon, won't it?"

"The shop isn't too busy anymore, Lixi, you can start resting now! Leave the rest to me~"

As Rinko Maji spoke, she winked at Naruto Kazami.

Knowing that she was trying her best to help, Kazami Naru quickly thanked her with his eyes. He would definitely treat Rinrin to something to eat as a thank you gift after he finished dealing with Riki's matter. Things wouldn't have gone so smoothly without her.

"I can't stand it..."

Shiina Tatsuki frowned and sighed, reluctantly agreeing to Kazami Mei's request with a very unwilling expression on his face.

"Shouldn't you let go a little soon?"

With her wrist held by Kazami Mei, Shiina Ritsuki subconsciously turned her pretty face to the side due to the warmth emanating from his palm.

The girl's ears flushed a rosy hue, like the afterglow of the setting sun. The complex emotions hidden in her heart made her feel somewhat guilty in front of Kazami Naruto. If this guy continued to hold her hand, she might accidentally reveal something.

"receive."

Seeing that Riki's flesh was starting to soften, Kazami Naru smiled and released the other's wrist.

As expected, when facing a strong-willed good brother like Li Xi, one must show appropriate weakness. If one adopts the same tough attitude as the other, the conflict between the two will definitely be intensified.

It would be most appropriate for Kazami Mei to take the initiative to apologize before the problem escalates into a bigger mess.

"Humph……"

Shiina Tatsuki gave a soft snort, crossed her arms, and sat down directly opposite Kazami Mei.

"What is there to apologize for? You didn't do anything wrong, did you?"

The beautiful girl with black hair and purple eyes immediately displayed the same indifference as before, but her tough demeanor was completely seen by Rinko Maji, who couldn't help but want to complain.

Although she hadn't been in a good mood at work these past two days, her mood immediately changed after seeing Kazami Naruto arrive.

Now that she's adopting such a tough and cold attitude, isn't Riki-chan being a bit too dishonest...?

"They look just like a young couple having a tiff!"

Rinko Maji muttered under her breath.

She skillfully carried the tray and placed steaming hot mocha coffee in front of the two of them. A layer of fluffy white whipped cream covered the coffee, and a faint sweetness permeated the surrounding air with the flow of steam.

Mocha coffee, with its sweet and sour flavor, is a favorite among girls. It seems Kazami-kun has put a lot of effort into the details!

"I was indeed inconsiderate about the matter concerning Motoyo, so I must come and apologize to you, Shiina."

"...You know that right, Su Shi's mind is not on the band at all."

Seeing Kazami Mei so readily lower her head and admit her mistake, Shiina Tatsuki's tone of voice also softened noticeably.

However, she still gets very angry when 'Nagasaki Motoyo' is mentioned.

He broke down in his defenses and lost his temper without permission, hurting the fragile little lamp. From the very beginning, he treated Kazami Mei, to whom he had invested so much time and energy, as a disposable tool!

Whether for the band or for himself, no one understands the importance of Kazami better than Riki.

"I also plan to have a serious talk with you about this, Shiina."

Kazami Mei took a deep breath.

"You're planning to talk about the band's future, right?"

"Even if Su Shi doesn't plan to come, I can still..."

Just as Shiina Tatsuki was about to say the name 'Hachiman Kairin', she saw Kazami Mei gently shake her head at her. While she was still in a daze, he spoke again—

“Su Shi is also a member of the band. This band is no longer complete if someone is missing.”

"Kazami, do you really know what that guy is thinking?"

Upon hearing this, Shiina Riki's anger, which she had just suppressed, immediately flared up again, as if a pot of hot oil had been poured on it. The girl's beautiful eyes were filled with disbelief.

Thinking that Kazami Mei was unaware of the 'true nature', Riki, somewhat angrily, decisively explained: "Nagasaki Motoyo never intended to form a proper band!"

"She's just using you, keeping both the light and me in the band!"

"Then she'll bring back the former CRYCHIC members; she just wants to revive the band!"

"I know."

Kazami Mei raised her dark eyes seriously and met Shiina Tatsuki's gaze.

He came here to discuss this issue.

What Nagasaki Motoyo did was tantamount to a 'betrayal', which was of course unacceptable to Shiina Tatsuki, who wanted to focus on making the band successful. However, Motoyo was also an indispensable partner for Mygo.

"Xiaodeng is serious about wanting to be in a band with us for life, and she definitely doesn't want to see anyone leave."

As expected, Shiina Tatsuki showed a hint of hesitation after mentioning 'Takamatsu Akari'.

"But there's nothing we can do if that girl wants to do it, right? After all, all she wants to do is revive CRYCHIC."

"If Su Shi sincerely comes back and apologizes to everyone, Shiina, would you choose to forgive her?"

The handsome young man's slightly smiling words startled Shiina Riki. Her eyebrows furrowed into an inverted V shape, and her eyes showed a hint of confusion. Suddenly being asked this question, she seemed to have guessed something.

Then Shiina Ritsuki spoke coldly, "Is she going to come back and apologize now?"

Kazami Mei took a sip of her hot coffee, narrowed her eyes, and smiled, "Not yet."

"...Kazami, have you lost your mind?"

Seeing that Kazami Mei had reverted to his usual unreliable self, Shiina Ritsuki, who had been somewhat irritable, suddenly felt speechless, and the anger and displeasure that had been rising in his heart gradually began to dissipate.

She simply crossed her arms and coldly replied, "Then let's wait until that guy comes back and apologizes!"

Hearing this, Kazami Mei finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Lixi still harbors a lot of dissatisfaction and resentment towards Su Shi, there is still a chance for things to turn around. In Fengjianming's eyes, there is no problem as long as Su Shi is willing to sincerely apologize to everyone afterward.

In the end, Li Xi is just all bark and no bite.

No matter how stubborn your best buddy is, once you start kissing...

click -

Just as Kazami Mei and Shiina Tatsuki were discussing training, RiNG's door was suddenly opened.

A petite girl with short, silver-white jellyfish-shaped hair darted in from outside. She pulled a small cart with a guitar and effects pedals strapped to it, wearing a loose-fitting long-sleeved shirt with a black coat and light boots as she walked in.

"stray cat?"

Shiina Riki looked at Kaname with a strange expression, seemingly not expecting her to be here today.

As soon as Lena walked in, her eyes immediately fell on the two people not far away. A glint flashed in her bright heterochromatic eyes, one blue and one yellow. She quickly walked over to Kazami's side.

Then, to Shiina Riki's shocked expression, she leaned close to him and hugged his arm affectionately with her two small hands.

"Mmm, Matcha Parfait."

The cat-like girl slowly raised her eyes, her slightly pursed cat lips exuding a playful cuteness.

"What the hell are you doing here?!"

Shiina Riki, with a dark expression, reached out and quickly pulled Rakuna away from Kazami Naruto.

The stray cat got so close to Kazami as soon as it arrived, which was really not reserved for a girl. Besides, she couldn't just watch the other person being so intimate!

"Don't follow the crowd and get so close to that guy. Keep your distance."

"why?"

Lena tilted her head, somewhat puzzled, but she didn't think there was anything wrong with her behavior.

Shiina Tatsuki frowned repeatedly when she saw her matter-of-fact expression. The stray cat's personality was really troublesome. After thinking for a while, she raised her eyes and gave Kazami Mei a slight glare.