How can my simulation be a real love?

"I'm sorry, I was slightly delayed on the way."

The moment she saw Kazami Mei, Toyokawa Shoko clearly felt her heart race with nervousness.

but--

When she saw that Wakaba Mutsu and Kazami Mei were sitting on the same side, a hint of doubt suddenly flashed in Toyokawa Shoko's eyes.

Feeling a little strange, she thought that Xiao Mu probably wanted to make room for her on the other side so that it would be more suitable to talk about serious matters. So she didn't think much of it and sat down directly opposite Feng Jianming in her round-toed leather shoes.

"I apologize for suddenly inviting Ming-san over today, actually this time..."

"There's something important I need your help with."

Toyokawa Shoko took a deep breath, her raised eyes filled with seriousness.

Seeing that Toyokawa Shoko looked like she was about to say something important, Kazami Mei immediately sat up straight without saying a word, adopting an attitude of listening attentively.

"Please tell me."

The respectful words that Kazami Mei uttered almost made Toyokawa Shoko's serious expression falter.

"Really, you don't have to be so serious..."

Toyokawa Shoko had practiced her invitation lines many times on her way here, but Kazami messed things up as soon as she arrived, which gradually eased her initial nervousness.

Toyokawa Shoko let out a long sigh and began to readjust her chaotic state.

Calm down, calm down.

In short, she wanted to express the most straightforward meaning in the simplest language.

“I want to form a band and I would like to ask Ming to be the 'composer'.”

The girl looked up at him with her head held high and spoke in a calm and solemn tone.

Knowing in advance, Wakaba Mutsu slightly opened her mouth, then focused her gaze on Kazami Naruto beside her, trying to discern his attitude towards the matter from the changes in his expression.

"...So that's what it was about?"

Kazami Mei raised an eyebrow thoughtfully and couldn't help but make a comment.

This is the power of 'intelligence'; he's now playing an intelligence-based strategy.

Although he had already guessed that Xiaoxiang would invite him to join Ave Mujica, Fengjianming still made other preparations in his heart. Only after hearing from the other party that it was an invitation to join the band did he finally feel completely at ease.

The tense atmosphere quickly dissipated.

"Actually, regarding this matter..."

"Don't be so quick to refuse!"

Just as Kazami Mei was about to speak, Toyokawa Shoko seemed to sense something and hurriedly responded.

The girl's amber eyes stared straight at him, and her willow-leaf eyebrows, shaped like the Chinese character "八" (eight), gave her gaze a sharp edge. At this moment, Toyokawa Shoko was as dignified and proud as a white swan, and her tone was firm.

"The band I've formed will be making its debut at lightning speed!"

"The lead singer of the band is Chu Hua, the lead guitarist and keyboardist are Mu and I, and the other members are all above average in skill."

"Ming only needs to compose the music, not perform on stage. You'll get the same pay as me!"

As if afraid that Kazami Mei would refuse his invitation, a hint of panic flashed in Toyokawa Shoko's watery eyes, and she even pulled Wakaba Mutsu, who was sitting next to her, up as well.

The girl's gaze was fixed unblinkingly into Kazami's eyes. Her fair right hand was clenched into a fist and pressed against her chest. With a dignified yet proud demeanor, she seemed to be displaying all her confidence and sharpness at this moment.

She wanted to gain the trust of the young man in front of her.

Toyokawa Shoko doesn't want anyone's pity or charity, and she doesn't need any sympathy that would make her weak!

She simply possessed her own pride and self-respect; what she wanted was to stand proudly by his side! What she wanted was to support and bear burdens together, facing any problem together!

This was the determination she had made.

"Ming, I need you."

"so……"

The words faded into the air.

Toyokawa Shoko stared intently at Kazami Mei's expression, her mind filled with trepidation and tension.

After saying these words, she was afraid that she would be rejected by Kazami Mei, because Kazami Mei was already engaged in two band activities at the same time, and had to take on the role of composer while training.

If Kazami Mei chooses to join Ave Mujica, it means he will have to arrange music for three bands with different styles, which would put unimaginable pressure on even the most talented person.

He had absolutely no reason to take on the burden of a third band.

No matter how amazing Kazami Mei's talent for composing music is, his inspiration doesn't just come from nowhere.

"Xiangzi."

Kazami Mei took a deep breath, frowning slightly as she looked at the somewhat agitated girl in front of her.

"...I didn't say I was going to refuse, did I?"

Eh?

A hint of doubt appeared in the girl's eyes, but she immediately realized what was going on.

Toyokawa Shoko slowly widened her amber eyes. Her sharp, upturned eyebrows relaxed unconsciously, and the tension between her brows gradually dissipated, replaced by a long-lost gentleness and smile on the girl's beautiful face.

The doll-like girl sitting next to her quietly watched Toyokawa Shoko's expression.

"..."

Ruoye Mu seemed to be recalling her time at [CRYCHIC] a year ago. Perhaps, in that instant, she overlapped with her present self, leaving her somewhat lost in thought.

The green-haired doll girl remained seated, head bowed, seemingly lost in thought.

"I don't plan to do such a small job for a salary. Please share some of the behind-the-scenes work with me."

"……I see."

Toyokawa Shoko's heart softened a bit.

The other party naturally possessed his own pride, and it was indeed a bit inappropriate for her to say that she only wanted him to 'compose', so she did not force him to share the workload when he took the initiative to do so.

As she spoke, she took out a paper contract from her bag. As a band that debuted under the promotion of a formal artist management company, such confidentiality agreements and employment contracts were required to be signed.

Kazami Mei didn't even glance at this legally binding formal contract before taking the pen and starting to write.

"Ming, don't you need to take a look at the contents?"

"...What, you think I'm afraid you'll put me in a contract of servitude?"

Kazami Mei casually signed his name on the contract in front of him, not even bothering to glance at the long string of text. This complete trust warmed Ms. Xiangzi's heart.

Her eyes narrowed slightly without her noticing, and a sweet smile appeared on her lips.

"Oh no, I think I still need to be careful."

After signing his name, Kazami Mei's movements suddenly stiffened, and he lowered his head, adopting a thoughtful posture.

"Hmm? What should I be careful of..."

Seeing Kazami Mei's suddenly tense expression, Toyokawa Shoko blinked in confusion.

"What if Xiangzi, you secretly slipped a marriage registration form into the contract? If I just signed it, we could get married on the spot."

"I, I would never do such a thing!"

Xiangzi, realizing what was happening, blushed all over his cheeks, and even his soft, white neck flushed red.

If you looked from Ruoye Muku's direction, you could clearly see that her fair and flawless ears were glowing with a fiery red light, as if she had a fever, and she had completely lost her previous stern appearance.

But how could such a thing even be possible?

4

Chapter Four: Toyokawa Shoko, Seizing Victory.

"Xiangzi, from today onwards I am yours."

Kazami Mei put down his pen and slowly narrowed his dark eyes, a playful smile appearing on his already handsome face.

He carefully admired the blue-haired girl opposite him, whose face had just been full of pride. Now, her flawless face was flushed red, like a scorching furnace.

"Seriously, don't make jokes like that..."

Shoko Toyokawa, who was being teased by him with such words, was obviously trying to appear calm, but in reality, from the moment Kazami signed the contract, he had essentially handed over a part of himself to Shoko Toyokawa for safekeeping.

So, becoming 'her person' isn't really a big problem.

However, this statement is highly misleading!

Fortunately, she didn't say anything like "Leave the rest of your life to me" this time, otherwise the atmosphere would be incredibly strange!

"call……"

With her mind somewhat in turmoil, Toyokawa Shoko carefully examined the contract in her hand. Only after confirming that there were absolutely no problems did she breathe a sigh of relief. The small stack of thin A4 white paper felt surprisingly heavy in her hand.

He actually agreed.

Joy, like an ethereal thread, enveloped her heart. A faint sense of excitement seemed to appear in the girl's amber eyes. This subtle change in emotion made her unconsciously purse her lips, combined with a touch of shyness...

It was like a heavy hammer blow to the top of his head!

It's no wonder that Shoko Toyokawa captivated the entire CRYCHIC community with her charm. Even though she only has a few resemblances to the "white moonlight" of yesteryear, she still possesses an unparalleled and powerful allure.

At least in Kazami Mei's eyes, her strength was about the same as Minato's when he returned home.

Hopefully, this young lady will calm down for a while, or a powerful Rasengan will blow her sanity away.

"..."

Little Wood, who was like a sister to Xiangzi, simply sat silently to the side.

Those calm, pale golden eyes gently glanced at Kazami's profile. Seeing that he was focusing almost all his attention on Shoko, a faint sense of disappointment flashed in the doll-like girl's eyes.

Ruo Yemu quietly moved a few more inches closer to the boy beside her, seemingly unwilling to be ignored.

hum...

Just as Toyokawa Shoko's gaze remained fixed on the contract, her phone suddenly started vibrating, catching her attention. She glanced at the pretty face and a strange expression appeared on her face. After hesitating for a moment, she suddenly looked at Kazami Naruto in front of her.

No, what did Teacher Xiaoxiang see this time?

You're not going to suddenly show up in the rain a few days later and coldly declare, "I'm disbanding AveMujica," are you?

Kazami Mei, who was starting to complain in her mind, picked up her cappuccino and took a small sip.

His habit of drinking scalding hot coffee to improve his mood has finally been completely corrected over time. Now he finds that drinking cold coffee occasionally has a unique flavor.

"The last member of the band just gave me an answer, and I'm going to meet her at the agreed location now."

Seemingly sensing Kazami Naruto's doubts, Toyokawa Shoko put away her phone and explained softly, while still keeping her gaze fixed on him.

They probably went to see Teacher Da Miao, who is a bass drum player who can handle scores like Mujica.

With Teacher Da Xiang's abilities, he could easily win over Teacher Da Miao. It's inexplicably great to have Xiao Xiang as his boss and oversee everything. He, who has a naturally lazy personality, leisurely sipped his coffee.

It seems that Kazami Mei only needs to think about one thing right now: how to use this month's salary.

Just then, Toyokawa Shoko, sitting opposite her, frowned slightly, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes as she spoke—

"Ming, can you come with me?"

Kazami Naru: ?

……

No sooner had they left the coffee shop than Kazami Naru turned and went into an even more upscale coffee shop.

This coffee shop is exceptionally high-end. The interior decoration is elegant and noble in European style. Huge transparent floor-to-ceiling windows reflect soft white light, and bunches of pure and charming white roses are placed all over the place. Even the tables and chairs are pure white and rounded.

Ms. Suze would probably like to come to this kind of store, but Kazami Naru might faint just from seeing the numbers on the menu.

"Sorry to have you come with me, Ming."

Shoko Toyokawa spoke apologetically, a hint of conflict appearing on her delicate and beautiful face.

In fact, Toyokawa Shoko initially only intended to rely on herself to solve the problem of inviting other members to join, but now that Kazami Mei has also agreed to join AveMujica, Shoko is now somewhat unable to help but want to rely on him more.

She didn't even realize it before she started speaking.

"It's okay, I'll have to meet the other members sooner or later."