How can my simulation be a real love?

Wasn't it obvious that you were about to go to the Budokan? You were playing so enthusiastically on stage, so why did your legs go weak as soon as you came down? It's just tendonitis caused by overuse of your fingers and wrists, isn't it?

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Could it possibly cause my brain to become inflamed as well?

[You were rushed to the hospital for examination. Actually, you had been experiencing tonsillitis and sore throat frequently for the past two years. You didn't pay much attention to this occasional ailment, but after a thorough examination, you discovered that it was not as simple as you thought.]

The bifurcation of the common carotid artery in the upper deep cervical region was interfered with by the virus, which then developed into a malignant tumor and spread in all directions. It is no longer in a state where it is easy to treat as it was initially; the virus has spread completely.

When you hear this diagnosis, you already know what it means, because you know that the most distinctive disease that presents with these symptoms is throat cancer.

The doctor believes this condition is the result of long-term consumption of scalding hot coffee, coupled with overwork and a severely weakened immune system. Prior to this, your body had been pushing itself to the limit, leaving it riddled with problems, which may simply be due to your own negligence.

Seeing the words constantly displayed on the simulator, Kazami Mei silently looked at the cappuccino on the table, which he had already drunk half of, his expression becoming increasingly stiff.

From now on, I'll stick with the MAX iced coffee that Dead Fish Eyes recommended.

It seems that the options that came up during that previous illness were indeed not as simple as they appear.

It seems that from the moment I made that choice, some signs of problems had already begun to emerge within me.

In the simulation, he chose to push through, which naturally caused Kazami's mindset in the simulation to change accordingly. As long as there were no major physical problems, he wouldn't care too much.

Since you don't have any family members to contact urgently, the doctor can only inform your band members about your problem.

Everyone was in a state of disbelief. Shiina Ritsuki, whom you always thought was the most aloof, was actually the most extreme one. She grabbed the doctor's collar in disbelief and screamed hoarsely, repeatedly claiming that it was impossible.

[You were admitted to the ICU for 24-hour care, and the band members visited you almost every day, each with the gentlest smile on their face.]

Everyone just tells you it's a minor illness, and you'll be discharged soon if you cooperate with the treatment. But Aion, who is usually so good at reading the room and smiling, looks more tired than anyone else.

You knew perfectly well what was going on, but you still smiled and chatted with them as usual.

The treatment process is not easy, and even with your active cooperation, your body is destined to weaken day by day. Your excessive pushing and indulgence in the past few years will also have negative consequences, and you are well aware of this.

You're just one step away from realizing your and her dream, but you're not panicking because you know perfectly well that even without you, she can still lead everyone onto that stage.

You might even be secretly glad that the lamp didn't accept your confession back then.

[Takamatsu Tadako has come to your hospital room.]

Chapter Twenty-Eight: You've Become Human Now

"Oh~ Cute little lamp, you're free to come today? Don't you have to train with everyone?"

The handsome young man with dark hair smiled and waved gently in the direction of the girl, but his once jet-black, shoulder-length hair had lost its luster.

His slightly hoarse voice was like a sharp steel saw, slowly slicing her heart apart.

The girl sat down silently next to Kazami Naruto, reaching out to grab his already thin and pale hands tightly, but the force quickly weakened.

It was as if she sensed that she might hurt the already weak boy.

His illness makes it impossible for him to swallow food, and he can only rely on the most basic energy supplements to survive. As a result, he has become extremely thin, but the boy still has the same gentle smile on his face.

Those once slender hands, which once roamed the keyboard, are now too weak to touch the keys again.

"...Ming, I'm sorry."

She had never felt such a sharp pain in her heart. She thought she could hold back her grief when she saw him again, but the moment she stepped into the ward, her soul began to tremble uncontrollably.

Her emotions forcibly restrained her body.

Though her speech was restricted, she seemed to remain the same as before.

never change.

Why is it that I can never say the important things?

tick...

Warm, glistening tears slid down her cheeks without her noticing. The girl named Takamatsu Akari's body reacted automatically, completely out of her control.

Eh...tears?

This shouldn't have happened—

I must have done something wrong.

It's always the case.

"It's all my fault! I'm the one who made Ming like this! Whether it's forming a band or composing music, I always rely on Ming's help. No matter what problems arise, Ming always solves them perfectly, while I, such an incompetent person, am just reaping the benefits!"

"Actually, my rejection of Naruto's confession before was just wishful thinking on my part. That's not what I really thought! I just always believed that Ai was more outstanding, and that she loved Naruto more than someone like me who isn't even human!"

"So I refused, but actually I—"

Hot tears streamed from her exquisitely beautiful amber eyes, as the girl had once relentlessly pursued a 'treasure' that could make her weep.

Now that I've finally realized this moment, I can no longer hold onto it.

Initially, she just wanted to understand what 'taking things for granted' meant, just like ordinary people.

But rather than endure the most painful separation, she'd rather not become 'human' in the first place.

The boy gently wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes with his left hand.

When she opened up and poured out her heart, expressing her feelings and desperately trying to say what she couldn't put into words, a happy smile appeared on his face that he had never seen before.

"lamp--"

"You have actually already become a 'person' long ago."

……

Your body, riddled with wounds, was naturally unable to withstand the erosion of terminal illness. Heart failure led you to depart this world with a smile as the warm spring arrived.

The wisteria blossoms outside the window resemble fluttering butterflies; the moment spring arrives, the flowers bloom as if thousands of purple butterflies are dancing in the sky.

Wisteria flowers merely symbolize 'born for love, and die for love'.

The first song you left her, "Wisteria Bird," simply expressed the most ordinary emotions on the surface.

[You were buried in the wisteria garden designated by the Toyokawa family, where you are often visited by others. Chihaya Aine and the aloof Shiina Tatsuki frequently come by, and you also occasionally run into Nagasaki Motoyo, who has been secretly visiting.]

And she, who was already lonely, chose to spend the rest of her life with the wisteria you gave her.

After fulfilling your and her dreams, I will be buried with you.

[End of simulation]

Kazami Mei slowly closed her eyes, her thoughts sinking into the depths of her memories.

After a long while, he finally let out a long sigh of relief.

This simulation had a significant impact on him, and even now he still cannot suppress the emotions within him.

The scene of Gao Songdeng crying and venting his emotions at the end, which he remembered, remained unforgettable for a long time.

The simulator claimed that the simulation wouldn't affect him in reality, but before even entering the most realistic virtual reality simulation, just seeing his memories was already making him a little nervous.

Fortunately, it was just a simulation.

Kazami Mei took a deep breath to adjust his mindset, putting aside all the emotions he was experiencing in the simulation, and focused his attention on the system's settlement page.

[End of simulation]

Rating: 68 [Good]

[Comment: Who awakens first from the great dream? I know myself best! Your life has undoubtedly been magnificent and turbulent. Driven by your emotions, you experienced ups and downs, yet remained steadfast in your beliefs. With unparalleled perseverance, you climbed the mountains that blocked your path in life. However, you also seemed like a fleeting bubble, unable to catch the final glimmer of light.]

Love may be wonderful, but you cannot control the course of fate. Even if you and she are mutually attached and in love, you cannot be together. It's like two parallel lines intersecting but going far apart. Perhaps being more decisive when you are conservative will lead to a completely different result.

You received a [Good] rating and earned the settlement reward [Guitar LV1]. You can also choose two of the following three simulated rewards.

【1. Piece: "Wisteria Bird" [This simulation is based on the first piece written by Takamatsu Tomo]】

2. Strengthen physical health [Health is the foundation of everything]

【3. Culinary Skills of Love LV2 [A culinary skill bestowed upon Chihaya Aine by her deep affection for her lover]】

You tried so hard this time, and you only got 68 points?

Since the simulation was so difficult, how exactly did he get an excellent score of 82 from Miss Liang in the first place?

Is it simply because Miss Ryo is different from ordinary people?!

However, upon closer reflection, it seems quite normal, considering that in this simulation he never actually ended up with Takamatsu Akari, and even almost ended up with Ano-chan.

This situation is even considered off-topic for this dating simulation.

The fact that he was able to get the passing score of 60 points is probably because he worked hard enough in the simulation and he and Deng were mutually attracted.

"So, what about the rewards?"

This time the rating is only 'good', and you can only choose two out of the three awards.

All three options were quite attractive to Kazami Naruto, especially after he had just experienced a simulation where his immune system had weakened to the point of death. Strengthening his physical health was something he couldn't give up.

So the question is the remaining two options: should you choose Ano-chan's cooking skills or the light's musical score?

If we think about it rationally, then culinary skills are obviously more useful than musical scores.

The sheet music certainly has great collectible value for him, but it is, after all, just a piece he created for the lamp during a simulation.

Even if it contains a lot of emotions for the lamp, it is still just a simulation of him.

It wasn't of much use to Kazami Naru, who had left the simulation and returned to reality.

Ano-chan's cooking skills are completely different. They are a very useful skill for Kazami Naruto right now. Once he learns this skill, he can cook for himself and save a lot of money.

"I painfully rejected Ano's confession in the simulation, so I guess I'll choose Ano here."

After careful consideration, Kazami Mei decided to pursue cooking.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Dreamlike Wisteria

"Light, what are you looking for?"

Her mother's voice came from outside the door, but Gao Songdeng was completely immersed in her own world and couldn't hear anyone else's voice.

The room, which she had once tidied up so neatly, was now a complete mess after she had turned it upside down. Her collection of rare notebooks and penguin-shaped bandages, which she had gathered bit by bit, were now scattered all over the floor.

This was the first time Takamatsu Hikaru had seen his daughter act so strangely.

Mingming is like a little squirrel that carries pine cones home and hides them away. She keeps all her collection together, which is both cute and endearing.

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Today's situation is completely different.

The unusual behavior of the lamp made the mother a little suspicious. Could it be that something was wrong with her daughter?

But she only came back and took a nap. She was perfectly fine before that.

"I can't find it. Why can't I find it?"

"A notebook with 'The Wisteria Bird' written on it—"

Gao Songdeng opened the last notebook and searched for it without success. He slumped onto the bed in a daze, looking so lost and pitiful that it would make anyone feel sorry for him.

A blank notebook is like a pure white snowflake, untouched by pollution.

There was no color belonging to the lamp above, nor any trace of it.

"Wisteria bird? Does such a bird exist in the world?"

The mother, Takamatsu Hikaru's, questioning words clearly stunned the little penguin, who had been looking lost and about to leave.

She suddenly realized something, hurriedly walked to the desk, picked up a pen, and wrote a few words, as if she was worried that she would forget the thoughts in her mind the next moment.

Afraid of losing her, she quickly scribbled a bunch of fragmented words with the tip of her pen.

"Light, are you okay?"

Are you feeling unwell?

"There are still tear stains on your face... You've been crying? What happened? Tell Mom, okay?"

Gao Songguang's worried words gradually brought Xiaodeng out of her daze. She hurriedly ran to the bathroom and looked at her reflection in the gleaming mirror.

The slightly red and swollen eyes were clearly not an illusion. There were also traces of dried tears on her delicate and fair face, marks left by tears that had unknowingly slid down her cheeks.