How can my simulation be a real love?

Even though she still didn't say anything, Kazami Mei had already deeply understood the little wooden boy's feelings.

……

When Kazami Mei re-entered the store, Ms. Suze, who had previously had a resolute look in her eyes, was already crying her eyes out.

The girl's already swollen eyes looked even more pitiful at this moment, but no matter how suppressed and unbearable her emotions were, she still remained silent and dared not make any greater noise.

Suppressing your emotions will only lead to a stronger backlash.

Judging from Ms. Su Shi's current state, it seems that staying in the store any longer is not appropriate.

"call……"

Kazami Mei took a deep breath.

Without hesitation, he quickly packed up all the dishes except for the ramen, then gently pulled Nagasaki Motoyo out of the store. He didn't say a word until the brown-haired girl walked out of the store with a tired look in her eyes.

The girl remained silent, letting Kazami Mei lead her by the hand as they strolled through the night streets.

The summer evening breeze carried a refreshing warmth, and the gentle breeze seemed to carry a hint of floral fragrance as it brushed against the cheek. As the dazzling neon lights swept across the silent night sky, the girl under the night sky suddenly stopped in her tracks.

tick-

In the pitch-black night sky, raindrops as fine as mosquito legs suddenly began to fall.

The sudden drizzle left Nagasaki Motoyo standing motionless, her long brown hair, gradually dampened by the raindrops, clinging to her fair cheeks, and her delicate body trembling slightly as she stood there.

Under this curtain of rain, the already remote streets were almost deserted.

The two stood under the dim streetlights, their ever-stretching shadows appearing particularly lonely.

The silent girl finally began to sob softly. She bit her cherry lips tightly, and her already slender and delicate fingers trembled slightly. Her dim blue eyes looked at the person in front of her with a watery luster.

At this moment, she was more vulnerable than ever before.

"Sorry……"

The trembling, somewhat hoarse words gradually reached Kazami Mei's ears.

A few glistening tears quickly slid down the girl's fair cheeks, mingling with the silken raindrops, and splashing onto the dusty ground, instantly turning into a shimmering expanse of light.

Kazami Mei looked at the injured man and frowned slightly, revealing a hint of helplessness.

Why are you apologizing to me?

"Xiao Xiang is right! I only had Crychic on my mind and didn't care about anyone else's feelings at all... I was just using you from beginning to end—"

"But I'm so selfish and ugly, why are you still helping me like this?"

She doesn't understand.

Why be so good to her?

Why be so gentle with her?

Even now, Nagasaki Motoyo doesn't know how to face Kazami Mei. The guilt and confusion that had plagued her like a nightmare have been haunting her all along, causing her constant torment.

She had realized before that what she was doing was wrong, but since there was no turning back, she could only grit her teeth and keep going.

The girl's eyes were already overflowing with tears, and she gently hugged her right arm with her left hand, showing a vulnerability she had never seen before.

Nagasaki Motoyo is like a piece of glass suspended in mid-air, teetering on the verge of collapse. With the slightest carelessness, she will lose her balance and fall heavily to the ground, shattering into pieces in an instant. She is that fragile.

Kazami Mei looked calmly at Nagasaki Motoyo and spoke earnestly, word by word—

"Regardless of what you think, Su Shi."

"Whether you just want to rebuild CRYCHIC or selfishly use me—"

"You are also an indispensable member of the band. Both I and everyone in the band have always regarded you as an irreplaceable friend."

There is no complicated reason.

His reasons were quite ordinary.

But it was precisely this ordinary reason, which was hardly surprising, that made Nagasaki Motoyo unable to listen to anything else at this moment.

She gripped her skirt tightly with both hands, no longer able to suppress the guilt and sorrow in her heart. She stepped forward and hugged the boy in front of her tightly, burying her head in Kazami's arms and crying loudly.

Seeing her crying, Kazami Mei couldn't bear it, so he sighed and hugged her tightly.

"...CRYCHIC, it's over, isn't it?"

The girl's hoarse sobs drifted in, accompanied by the soft sound of rain.

"Yes."

It has ended.

There are no white lies; the only things that matter now are the established facts.

Both Kazami Mei and Toyokawa Shoko made it very clear that CRYCHIC, which was once her 'place of refuge,' was completely over, and no one could ever go back to that past.

Nagasaki Motoyo has no idea where else she can go. After doing something like this, can she really go back to other people?

Confusion, emptiness, sadness...

Overwhelmed by these emotions, Nagasaki Motoyo could only hug the boy in front of her tightly. The warmth emanating from him constantly brought her a sense of security, as if he was the only one in the world who could still accept her with a smile. Perhaps only by staying by his side could she find a place to belong...

Amidst her sobs, Nagasaki Motoyo asked softly, her voice trembling slightly—

"...What should I do next?"

"Of course we should go back and apologize and then continue forming the band, right? If we don't start practicing soon, Li Xi will get angry."

Although Lixi was already angry.

Nagasaki Motoyo trembled slightly, and when she noticed Kazami Naruto's arms gradually loosening, she hugged him even tighter.

She used to take care of the others in the band like a mother, but now she seems to be desperately venting all her grievances and pain, crying uncontrollably.

In the past, she could only swallow any sadness she encountered, and she could only greet all her friends with a fake mask. Even in front of her closest mother, she had to pretend to be a sensible and obedient child.

All the grievances and resentment could not be vented.

But now, for the first time, she felt that she was cared for.

Nagasaki Motoyo, who no longer knew how to begin, started speaking in an almost pleading tone—

"...Will we always be together?"

Right now, she's as pitiful as a little animal afraid of being abandoned.

The girl simply held tightly to the only person she could trust and rely on. If Kazami had refused her request at this moment, he couldn't even imagine how withdrawn Suze would have become.

Kazami Mei smiled gently and comforted her in a calm tone.

"Will do."

……

Kazami Mei took a detour to take Su Shi back to her building, but worried that Mrs. Nagasaki might misunderstand, so she deliberately didn't take her to her doorstep.

As she left, Ms. Su Shi seemed to have calmed down, and her usual gentle smile returned to her face. After earnestly explaining her apologies to Kazami Naruto, she went upstairs.

After returning home, Kazami Naruto learned from his previous experience and took a hot shower after being caught in the rain.

Only after he had done everything he could did he lie down on the bed, feeling exhausted.

Available simulation attempts: 16

[Available Simulation Characters: Ryo Yamada, Ayane Chihaya, Ikuyo Kita, Nijika Ijichi, Shoko Toyokawa, Akari Takamatsu, Motoyo Nagasaki]

A total of sixteen simulation opportunities!

From the very beginning of the simulation until now, Kazami Naruto has never fought such a rich battle. This is more than double the number of resurrection opportunities. Even if he just piles them up, he can easily get a good ending, right?

Not to mention that Kazami Mei has complete confidence in the subject of this simulation!

"After all this effort, shouldn't Miss Vegetarian have some basic goodwill towards me by now?"

Each simulation begins at the current point in time, meaning that Kazami Mei can directly use the affection base from reality each time a simulation begins. In other words, everything is based on reality.

For example, if Wakaba Mutsumi became his simulation subject, Kazami Mei felt that he could try the 'curse' opening confession.

Little Wood surely won't refuse, right?

If even the adorable little wooden boy rejected his confession, he would want to rush onto the cursed bridge and leap in faith.

[The simulation subject has been identified – Motoyo Nagasaki]

【Simulation starts】

[Remaining simulation attempts - 1 - $25]

[As a musical all-around genius, you successfully collaborated with Shiina Tatsuki to complete three original songs for the band in less than a month. The band achieved remarkable success on their first performance, and every girl in the band developed a deep sense of trust in you.]

Even though some minor conflicts arose within the band, thanks to your efforts and guidance, Motoyo Nagasaki has given up on reforming CRYCHIC, and your band is growing in a completely new direction.

This is a wonderful start.

[On this new day, you gather everyone in the band at RiNG. Because of the previous conflict, Shiina Tatsuki seems to be holding a grudge against Nagasaki Motoyo, but because you are there, she remains silent and cold. Even the most lively Chihaya Aine doesn't know what to say.]

With your help, Nagasaki Motoyo sincerely explained her mistake to the band members and sincerely apologized to everyone.

Perhaps sensing that her attitude was genuine, the kind-hearted people decided to stop dwelling on the past.

To express her gratitude for your help, Nagasaki Motoyo invited you to have ramen together after training.

So, you decided—

[1. "If I don't go into the black hole, who will?" I decisively accepted the invitation.]

[2. Suspect this woman is faking it! Call the rest of the band together.]

3. Politely decline the offer because you promised to eat with Toyokawa Shoko.

【4. Virtual Reality, Personal Simulation】

In the blink of an eye, four options appeared.

"Was it an invitation extended proactively?"

Kazami Mei found it quite normal that Ms. Suze had taken the initiative to invite him, after all, he had just helped her so much, it was only natural for her to want to express her gratitude.

The other party's invitation was exactly what he wanted, so there was no reason for him not to go.

The third option would likely lead directly to Xiao Xiang's route, so it's ruled out first.

He only needs to consider the two options ahead; the problem is which one to choose.

The second option leans towards 'increasing the band's emotional bond,' which might be helpful for the future development of the band's relationship and career. The first option, on the other hand, is definitely about spending time alone, primarily to increase Ms. Su Shi's emotional bond.

While 'ideals' and 'career' will affect the score to some extent, at present, establishing a relationship is the priority.

Choose one!

Of course, you couldn't refuse such a good deal. Under the other person's delighted gaze, you readily agreed to go out to eat together. A day later, when you went to the same ramen shop again, Nagasaki Motoyo's attitude was completely different. She was very eager to ask you what you would like to eat.

[You figured that Miss Suyo, as the young lady of Tsuki no Mori, probably hadn't eaten this kind of commoner's food before, so you patiently explained the flavors of various ramen and dishes to her.]

The other person listened very attentively and chose to order the exact same set meal as you.

You initially thought that such greasy food might not suit her taste, but to your surprise, Nagasaki Motoyo praised the restaurant's food with great delight. While enjoying her ramen, she carefully brushed aside her long hair, revealing her fair neck, which made you want to glance at her a few more times.

[While you were lost in thought, you seemed a little distracted while eating your ramen. You accidentally dropped some noodles into the bowl, splashing broth. Nagasaki Motoyo noticed the broth on your mouth and face, so she took out her handkerchief and gently wiped it off for you.]

At this moment, you realize that you seem to be developing feelings for her.

No, sis—

You're so good at having fun!

Seeing the simulated interaction between Ms. Suze and Kazami Mei was a little dumbfounded for a moment.

If Miss Su Shi were to use this same tactic on some inexperienced young Chu Nan, her gentleness, affirmation of his interests, and understanding would easily win him over.

Unfortunately, all Kazami Naruto could see was the Sea Tiger Explosive Fist, and in reality, women had no influence on him whatsoever.

But isn't Ms. Su Shi a bit too proactive? This simulation seems to be going even more smoothly than Nijika's pure love route.

Could the simulation be a trap?

The thought that this ox-horse simulator liked to use underhanded tactics every day immediately put Kazami Naruto on high alert, even though he had been somewhat relaxed.

But thinking about it carefully, he has a full sixteen simulation opportunities. Even if he simulates himself, he would still need to use five to use them all! With such a generous offer, he can probably easily resolve any problem, no matter how big it is. He wouldn't even hesitate to use it in awkward situations anymore.

Use it! Why not?