How can my simulation be a real love?

The moment Kazami opened his eyes again, he saw two hands intertwined tightly. The girl's fair and delicate fingers were held in his palm, and his left hand, clasped together, could feel the other's pulse beating at all times.

Nagasaki Motoyo, dressed in a beautiful, light gauze-like dress, unabashedly enjoyed her 'victory' as his girlfriend, gripping his hand tightly as if to show off.

The two were very close, constantly exuding the intimacy of a couple.

Kazami Mei took a deep breath.

"Su Shi, I like you."

After making preparations, he spoke decisively and earnestly.

“Eh…eh?!”

"Why, why are you suddenly bringing this up?"

Nagasaki Motoyo was clearly taken aback when Kazami Mei suddenly said such sweet words.

Her previously composed smile immediately turned into a flustered one, and even her gentle, watery blue eyes began to dart away uncontrollably.

The girl's fair face was instantly covered by a fiery red glow. Feeling uneasy, she reached out and secretly played with the ends of her slightly curled hair. At this moment, she could feel her heart pounding with nervousness.

"Ming, what's wrong?"

While feeling nervous, I was also incredibly excited. Even though I was overjoyed, I could only ask questions cautiously.

“This is 'thank you'.”

“Su Shi has been so considerate of me lately, taking care of everything from dates to other things. But even I want to express my love for you. It’s not enough for me to just enjoy Su Shi’s efforts!”

Upon hearing this, Nagasaki Motoyo smiled and pressed her free hand against her chest.

Having worked hard for interpersonal relationships since childhood, Nagasaki Motoyo is used to maintaining a 'place to belong' and only gives unconditionally. However, the person next to her does not enjoy giving but also values ​​himself in the same way.

This feeling of being understood continued to resonate deep within her heart.

"Su Shi, is there anything you want right now?"

Kazami Mei gazed intently into the girl's somewhat dazed eyes, while simultaneously tightening his grip on her soft, boneless little hand.

Although Nagasaki Motoyo has now lost CRYCHIC as her 'home'.

But the person who has appeared beside me now is someone who is irreplaceable.

Miss Su Shi, who has always been "needed" by others, has never had anything she truly wanted to pursue in her heart. Perhaps this thing was CRYCHIC, which she had been desperately protecting, but now she has completely understood what she "needs".

It's not about meeting the needs of others, but about meeting one's own needs.

"What I 'want' is..."

Nagasaki Motoyo lightly tapped her cheek with her index finger, and her sweet and delicate voice drifted over.

Right now, there's probably only one thing she wants, right?

A beautiful smile curved the corners of the girl's lips, as if she had suddenly made up her mind.

When she intertwined her fingers with Kazami Mei's, she gently pressed her fingers together so that he could look directly at her. Then, while he was still wondering, she lightly tiptoed and pressed her thin, cherry-red lips directly onto the boy's mouth.

Gentle and sweet.

"For me... this is the 'thing' I want most right now."

……

[Nagasaki Motoyo, who was only good at giving, seemed to have never expected that you would be so serious about wanting to reciprocate her 'love'. She understood that your side was where she could belong, and at this moment, she finally understood the emotion she craved.]

[So, during their date, Nagasaki Motoyo could no longer suppress the growing feelings in her heart. With eyes full of love, she suddenly tiptoed and lightly touched your lips like a dragonfly skimming the water.]

This sudden 'attack' caught you completely off guard, and you realize that she seems to have taken the initiative."

[After dating for less than a week, you and she successfully exchanged your first kiss.]

Oh no, Miss Su Shi is a little too alluring.

In reality, Nagasaki Motoyo is so cunning that she doesn't hesitate to wear a 'false' mask to please others in order to maintain interpersonal relationships.

Unexpectedly, after falling in love, she was like Dio Brando putting on the Stone Mask, instantly letting go of her hidden feelings.

Not to mention, she has such a gentle and understanding personality, and she is always thinking about the people she loves.

As a girlfriend, Ms. Su Shi's fighting power is a bit too strong.

The image of the girl kissing him seemed to be imprinted in his mind.

Although Kazami Naru had experienced these memory fragments many times in previous simulations, and even personally simulated them in Ichi Nijika's simulation, this time the feeling was quite different.

If he was trying to win over other simulation subjects before, this time it feels like he's become the simulation subject being won over.

Summer is the peak season for band performances, and you, having already made all the preparations, naturally chose to hold your second live performance next month. Now, Nagasaki Motoyo is no longer as absent-minded as before because of you.

Her serious training gradually earned her Shiina Tatsuki's respect.

Mygo's training is in full swing, and your relationship with her is also progressing steadily.

[As time goes by, without realizing it]

The time spent walking home together after training becomes an indispensable part of your time as a couple. Holding your hand, her steps seem to become lighter, and she can't help but gently nuzzle your shoulder with her chin while chatting and laughing.

But you notice that every time it rains, she doesn't bring an umbrella; instead, she shares one with you on the way home.

[The French kiss before parting captivated Nagasaki Motoyo, sometimes so engrossed that she forgot to breathe. Only when both of their faces turned red would she shyly look away and separate from you. This is the passionate period when the flames between you will burn even brighter.]

Gradually, she began to feel dissatisfied with the short time she spent with you.

When Nagasaki Motoyo learned that you always relied on frozen food and fast food to make ends meet, she decisively decided to buy groceries and cook for you herself. For this, she openly obtained your home address.

[She, who always goes along with you, is quite assertive this time.]

Gradually, Nagasaki Motoyo started spending more time at your house than at her own. She would prepare different dishes for you to try each time, so after a few days of this, you simply gave her the spare key to your house.

Since she got the spare key to your house, she occasionally comes over early in the morning to prepare breakfast for you, and wakes you up with the gentleness of a newlywed wife, and then the two of you enjoy breakfast together with smiles.

You've both gotten used to this kind of life, and your feelings for each other are progressing smoothly.

It seems that your future together is heading in a positive direction.

What's the difference between this and getting married?

Kazami Mei couldn't help but complain in her heart, "They've only been dating for a short time, but the progress is too fast!"

Even though Aine was an active person, it took her a while to become close to Aine. Although Aine got her first kiss the moment they started dating, after that, they only kissed each other lightly.

Miss Su Shi, isn't that a bit too much?

In less than a month, the way we kiss has already evolved to other levels.

I don't even want to think about what might happen if I give her more time.

Your close interactions with Nagasaki Motoyo could not be kept secret for long.

[This might be because she became too engrossed in the relationship and let her guard down, causing Wakaba Mutsu, who was previously close to you, to notice that your relationship had suddenly become more than ordinary. However, this taciturn girl doesn't seem to have changed at all on the surface because of this.]

Of course you still remember the date you made with Wakaba Mutsumi, but now that you have a girlfriend, you can no longer be alone with anyone else. Wakaba Mutsumi, realizing this, remained silent and did not bring it up again.

[By chance, Ruoye Mu suddenly came over and asked if you had time later, as she wanted to talk to you.]

So, you decided—

[1. Once a relationship is established, it's time to draw boundaries with others; a proper rejection is the most appropriate course of action.]

2. Regardless of the circumstances, let's see what really happened.

3. If you can't make up your mind, ask Kita Ikuyo for her opinion.

【4. Virtual Reality, Personal Simulation】

"This option doesn't seem so simple..."

Kazami Mei slowly frowned and began to seriously examine the options in front of her.

No matter how you look at it, there's a problem with this option. First of all, it's reasonable that Kita Ikuyo appears in the third option, since Kita had previously said that she wanted Kazami Mei to rely on her without any worries, so it's normal for her to think of Kita when this problem arises.

If you choose the third option here, you might end up on Kita's route.

But should we just reject Little Wooden Head?

If you want to follow Nagasaki Motoyo's pure love route completely, then choosing to directly reject everyone else who gets close is the option with the lowest probability of making a mistake.

However, the first option is obviously 'drawing boundaries with others,' which Kazami Mei sees as a clear trap.

You need to understand that every choice you make will affect your thought process in the simulation. Drawing a line between yourself and Wakaba Mutsumi is equivalent to drawing a line between yourself and everyone else.

So what about the band?

The band is now an 'ideal' for Kazami Naru, and Nagasaki Motoyo cherishes it very much. Giving up the band would definitely leave an unforgettable regret for the future.

"Personally simulate?"

It's not really suitable either.

The "Personal Simulation" option involves directly injecting Kazami Mei's real-world consciousness into the simulation, but activating "Personal Simulation" in this option is not very useful.

"Let's wait and see. If all else fails, we can just revive them."

Having made up his mind, he still chose the second option.

[You told Ruoye Mutsumi that you agreed to her invitation, and only then did you see a faint smile on her face.]

Even though you, as Nagasaki Motoyo's boyfriend, agreed to talk to Wakaba Mutsumi, you would still naturally tell Nagasaki Motoyo, your lover, who the person you were going to meet later.

Although her tone was a little off, the understanding woman simply smiled and agreed.

After that, you went to the café where you met Wakaba Mutsumi, but you didn't expect that she wasn't the only one there; Toyokawa Shoko, whom you hadn't seen for a while, was also there.

[At this point, Wakaba Mutsu explained to you that she had only gone to ask for your opinion on behalf of Shoko.]

[Only then do you realize that Wakaba Mutsumi had already noticed your relationship with Nagasaki Motoyo, and she had even told Toyokawa Shoko, which led to her also finding out about your relationship with Motoyo.]

[At first, Toyokawa Shoko only frowned slightly when she heard about this, and her actual reaction was not very obvious. However, when she finally received your approval from you yourself, she finally showed an expression of utter disappointment and frustration.]

Before you could even react, she had already quickly returned to normal.

[Toyokawa Shoko quickly stopped talking about you and Suze, and instead began to explain that she was about to form a professional band and hoped that you could help with operations or composition, thus establishing a collaborative relationship with you.]

So, you decided—

[1. Agree]

2. Rejection

【3. Virtual Reality, Personal Simulation】

"A collaboration with Ave Mujica?"

Kazami Mei hesitated the moment she saw the option.

While it may seem like just a career-related option, collaborating with Ave Mujica inevitably involves contact with Shoko and Wakaba Mutsu, and given their popularity, they might just suddenly appear out of nowhere.

The special option didn't give him much time to hesitate, and after thinking about it, Kazami Naruto still chose to refuse.

26

Chapter Twenty-Six: It doesn't matter, let's fight!

After careful consideration, you ultimately chose to decline Toyokawa Shoko's invitation.

[You feel you no longer have the energy to handle the operational responsibilities of other bands, especially since Toyokawa Shoko's identity as a band member needs to be kept secret. This might be more detrimental than beneficial for you, given that you already have a girlfriend. Toyokawa Shoko probably doesn't want Nagasaki Motoyo to know about this either.]

After careful consideration, you apologized to Toyokawa Shoko with deep remorse, but she seemed to have been prepared for your rejection. She paused only slightly before revealing a knowing smile.

[But you notice a faint, bitter smile on the girl's beautiful face, tinged with a hint of resentment she's trying to hide.]

Toyokawa Shoko seemed to understand why you chose to reject her, so she didn't continue to offer you advice.

[If Ye Mu simply sat quietly beside you two, his calm golden eyes revealing little emotion.]

[While you were chatting with Toyokawa Shoko, Wakaba Mutsu temporarily left under the pretext of going to the restroom, leaving only the two of you sitting in the coffee shop. However, the atmosphere became a little awkward because you had already refused her request, but Toyokawa Shoko still tried her best to smile so that you wouldn't feel guilty.]

At that very moment, your phone suddenly received a message from Motoyo Nagasaki.

……

"I'm so sorry for making this invitation so suddenly today. I hope you don't mind it too much, Ming-san."

Shoko Toyokawa, who usually kept people at arm's length, now wore a faint smile on her beautiful and elegant face.

No matter how calm she appeared on her face, she couldn't hide the bitterness hidden in the girl's shimmering amber eyes.