How can my simulation be a real love?

At first, she thought that Kazami Mei and Toyokawa Shoko had a mutual attraction, which is why she had the idea of ​​teasing Kazami Mei to break Toyokawa's defenses. Who knew that she would see such a strange scene now.

Could it be that it's not actually a double arrow on both sides, but rather a single arrow from Toyokawa Shoko? Or is it actually a case of a triple arrow in a loop?

"Are we really 'that kind' of rock band?"

Yutenji Wakana's composed demeanor seemed somewhat stiff, and her tone was a little unnatural as she looked at her phone. She was already considering whether or not to tell Toyokawa Shoko about this directly.

The so-called 'rock and roll' is, in some ways, a synonym for chaos.

It's perfectly normal for young men and women who spend a lot of time together and have open minds to experience a surge of hormones. Love triangles and even love quadrangles are common in bands, and some even go so far as to lead to other improper uses of the practice room.

At that very moment, Yutenji Wakana suddenly and keenly sensed a certain possibility.

"Wait... could it be that that guy has some kind of ambiguous relationship with the other two?"

The moment this possibility appeared in my mind, it was as if my thoughts were branded with a scalding mark and became deeply ingrained.

Yutenji Wakana couldn't shake the idea from her mind no matter what, and as time went on, the idea began to change in a more complicated and chaotic direction.

……

"I am so sorry!"

"Because I didn't expect it to sell out so quickly this year... It sold out before we even had time to restock. We only have one left in our store, and it will take at least another half hour for the manager to deliver it..."

The blue-haired female factory worker, wearing a light green cap, clasped her hands together apologetically. Seeing her pitiful appearance, it was impossible to be angry with her.

After a moment's thought, Kazami Mei could only turn to look at Hailing beside him, then hand over the banknotes and said calmly—

"In that case, taking just one copy is fine."

As a way of thanking Hai Ling for taking him to work as a band mercenary to earn money, he treated her to an apple candy as a token of his gratitude.

"Hmph! Even though there's only one!"

"but……"

Who knew that this blue-haired, twin-tailed part-time worker would suddenly cross her arms with a smug look, completely changing her pitiful appearance from before. Then, under Kazami Naruto's somewhat puzzled gaze, she bent down slightly and reached out to grope around under the stage.

In just a few seconds, she produced a strange, golden-yellow candied apple.

Wait, what is this thing—

Winged Dragon of the Sun - Sphere-shaped?

"Your next sentence will be, 'Wait, this thing is the legendary one,' right?"

The blue-haired girl smiled smugly and then stuffed the 'golden apple candy' into Kazami Naruto's hand.

Just as she was about to explain the story of the candied apple, she suddenly noticed that Hailing's expression hadn't changed at all, so she deliberately coughed a few times and swallowed back all the classic lines she was about to say.

"I'll take your 500 yen. Thank you for your patronage."

As if nothing had happened, the young woman gave back her change and then waved goodbye as if she was about to see the customer off.

Kazami Mei looked at the golden apple candy in his hand with a subtle expression, while his good brother standing next to him also looked at him with a hint of doubt.

"Hachiman, please have this."

Without hesitation, Kazami Mei handed the apple candy to Hai Ling in front of him.

"Is this okay?"

Hachiman Kairin, whose tone was usually unchanged, seemed to have emphasized her words.

After receiving confirmation from Kazami Naruto, she did not refuse and took the golden apple candy from his hand. At the same time, her beautiful eyes, as delicate and bright as jade, began to carefully examine the candy in her hand.

She took less than half a second to think before making her next move.

Click.

Yawata Kairin took out a clean tissue from her bag and easily split the round candied apple in half with just a little force. Before Kazami Mei could react, she had already handed over one half.

Those clean and crisp movements seemed to contain a touch of elegance and unruliness.

"Please use."

The girl's calm, emerald-green eyes were like the stars in the night sky. Even when staring straight ahead without shifting her gaze, one could not see any emotional fluctuations. However, the perfect curve of the slightly upturned corners of her mouth seemed to add a unique charm to her, making it difficult for people to look away.

This isn't the first time Kazami Mei has thought Hachiman Kairin is cool.

At first, Kazami Mei was very confident that his handsomeness was top-notch, but it wasn't until he met Hachiman Kairin that he truly understood what 'handsome' meant in the literal sense. Even a super handsome man like him, who could shake the world, could only admit defeat.

"Thank you, Brother Hailing. Then I won't be polite."

Since Hailing-ge has already broken the apple in half for him with her bare hands, if he doesn't hurry up and take it, Feng Jianming is afraid that she will pry open his skull with her bare hands later.

"Ok?"

Seemingly puzzled by the way Kazami Mei had inadvertently used the term of address, Hachiman Kairin, holding a candy skewer in her hand, merely raised her eyebrows slightly. In the end, she didn't say anything, but simply opened her mouth and gracefully and deftly nibbled on the apple candy.

Meanwhile, Hachiman Kairin was also observing Kazami Naruto and noticed that he was still holding the half-eaten apple candy without taking a bite.

"Aren't you going to eat?"

"No, I was just wondering if eating this stuff would really increase memory points."

Kazami Mei was uttering lines that were difficult to understand.

He thought the so-called 'golden apple candy' was just an urban legend, something released to attract attention, but he never expected to actually encounter it today, especially since he wasn't even enjoying it alone.

[Rumor has it that couples who taste golden apple candy together... will have a smooth and happy future together forever?]

Kazami Mei suddenly recalled Kita-san's slightly upturned, lively tone. Those words kept replaying in his mind like the Great Compassion Mantra, causing him to hesitate briefly.

However, he didn't hesitate for even two seconds. He didn't believe in urban legends at all, so he decisively took a big bite of the golden apple candy. The unique taste immediately flooded his brain through his taste buds the moment it entered his mouth.

It's so sweet, it's like swallowing half a spoonful of honey raw – it makes your throat feel cloying.

"...This must be honey, right?"

After a long silence, Kazami Mei finally spoke in a slow, meaningful voice.

"I see, that's why it has a golden appearance."

Hachiman Kairin, standing beside him, suddenly realized something and began to complain. However, Kazami Naruto could not tell from her expression that he had just eaten the same thing and was still able to remain unfazed.

Just eating this stuff made his throat feel like it was about to freeze. Just as he was about to find something to drink, a white hand reached out in front of him. Hai Ling, who had also finished eating the candy, thoughtfully handed him a box of coffee.

"Please use."

As always, Hachiman Kairin uttered such indifferent and crisp words, and her smooth movements prevented anyone from scrutinizing why she carried a boxed drink with her.

The slightly bitter coffee flavor immediately neutralizes the cloying sweetness in your mouth the moment it enters your mouth.

Feeling as if he had been reborn, Kazami Naru couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief. He seemed unaware that Hachiman Kairin was calmly staring at his face, and then looked at the empty candy stick in his hand without changing his expression.

……

If Ye Mu is always taciturn and doesn't know how to express her inner thoughts with words, and is always obedient to her parents and friends, like a puppet controlled by strings—

But it seems that Wakaba Mutsu has recently undergone a significant change.

Not only does she seriously refuse her own requests, but she also begins to express her thoughts more directly. Such a huge change in her may only have one reason in Nagasaki Motoyo's eyes.

"Xiao Mu, thank you for coming with me today."

"Um……"

Nagasaki Motoyo gently clasped her hands together, a faint smile on her face as she thanked the girl beside her, while Wakaba Mutsu merely nodded her head softly.

Originally, Nagasaki Motoyo had planned to invite Kazami Naru privately today, but it was obvious that Chihaya Aine already knew her intentions. If she acted on her own, the other party would immediately follow, which would only lead to trouble.

However, Nagasaki Motoyo was not in a hurry; she would use her wisdom and courage to win.

"I've always wanted to apologize to you, Xiao Mu, for what happened with Xiangzi. I really regret it now... I was too concerned about CRYCHIC back then, and I accidentally did some irrational things."

With her hands behind her back, Nagasaki Motoyo spoke softly. Although her gentle face still had a relaxed smile, it seemed somewhat lonely to Wakaba Mutsu. Not knowing how to answer, she remained silent.

"But don't worry, Xiao Mu~ Although I'll never forget CRYCHIC, I've completely given up on the idea of ​​going back to Xiangzi and starting over..."

"So, Xiao Mu, are you willing to forgive me for what happened before?"

The girl's sweet and elegant voice turned slightly lower. She slowly turned her head, and a hint of apology gradually emerged in the crowd. After hesitating for a long time, the doll girl finally nodded gently.

She still considers Suze an important friend, but because of Shoko and Naruto's situation, she has to be tough and decisive. If Nagasaki Suze really comes to her senses, Wakaba Mutsu will be genuinely happy.

"Thank you, Xiao Mu. I thought you must have already hated me..."

Nagasaki Motoyo spoke with surprise in her eyes, while her fingers unconsciously began to lightly pinch the hem of her skirt.

If we do this, we should be able to control Ming's actions to some extent, right?

16

Chapter Sixteen: What astonishing numbers.

Kazami Naruto, who had barely managed to squeeze out of the crowd, had a light layer of sweat on his forehead. He hadn't expected the atmosphere of the formal stage performance outside to be so enthusiastic. The audience alone had filled the huge stage area!

After realizing that the main stage of the live performance had already started, Kazami Mei did not choose to continue wandering around the temple fair and wasting time. Instead, he said goodbye to his good brother Hachiman Kairin cleanly and neatly, and then returned to the backstage dressing room alone.

The massive, surging crowd almost made him lose his way back. If he hadn't found an opportunity to slip through and circle around, he might not have made it back to the rest area.

"Sorry I'm a little late! There were just too many people crowding around the stage, and it took me ages to squeeze in."

"Waaaa, I should apologize to Naru-san! I never thought I'd get separated from Naru-san just by buying a charm... Since I couldn't find you, I had to bring Bochi back first..."

Kita Ikuyo, who had returned earlier, immediately came up to them and tearfully complained, even before Kazami Mei could apologize.

"Next time! Even if Frieza attacks Earth next time, I will absolutely not let go!"

"No, no, no... In situations like that, it's definitely better to run away quickly, right?"

Holding a bottle of mineral water, Nijika casually handed it to Kazami Naru, her face full of helplessness. She simply walked over and took on the role of the sarcastic remarker.

She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Kazami had finally returned. Although Kazami had just sent her a message telling her not to worry, if he still hadn't returned by then, Nijika really wouldn't have been able to resist going out to look for him herself.

"Hongxia, I'm not late, am I?"

"No, it's just right!"

The blonde girl paused for a moment, then immediately flashed him a bright and warm smile, revealing her white teeth, and even 'casually' waved the two brand-new drumsticks in her hand.

Upon seeing this thing, Kazami Mei smiled knowingly at her.

This small detail was completely noticed by Boqi behind her, who blinked slightly with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

Hongxia, when did you change your drumsticks?

Besides Goto Ichiri, who was always observing everyone from behind, Yamada Ryo, who had just woken up, had also noticed the change in the drumsticks. However, being a quiet person, she did not ask, but instead stared intently at Kazami Mei's face with her clear and beautiful eyes.

Kazami Naruto, who was about to say something, suddenly noticed something amiss. Standing beside him, he raised an eyebrow slightly, then spoke slowly in a slightly questioning tone—

"...Get up, where are your costumes?"

"what--"

Stiff, unanimous words slowly drifted from the mouths of the girls.

……

"You guys actually forgot about your costumes? Are you all idiots?!"

Wearing a black knitted cardigan, Ijichi Seika's lips twitched slightly as she made a sarcastic remark. She was somewhat puzzled when she saw that her performance costume was still in the dressing room.

She had already begun to doubt whether she had remembered the end time of the band's performance incorrectly, and had not even suspected that these kids had forgotten about it.

“I’m so sorry!!!”

Terrified and trembling, Ms. Nijika and Ms. Kita tearfully offered an apology, then turned and dragged the stunned Pochi and Yamada Ryo towards the changing room, leaving only Kazami Mei standing motionless with that calm expression.

His unhurried demeanor made the blonde woman glance at him a few more times.

"You little rascal, you're almost on stage, aren't you nervous at all?"

"There's nothing to panic about. Everyone here is quite strong."

Going on stage isn't like going to the rooftop; what's there to panic about?

Moreover, the End Band is no longer the fledgling new band it was at the beginning. Including Kita-san, who was a complete novice before, everyone has undergone rigorous training and their skills have improved significantly!

In Kazami Mei's opinion, even if they can't match those popular veteran bands, they are at least perfectly capable of performing this kind of live show.

"Hmph? You're quite confident."

Hearing Kazami Mei speak so casually, Iji Tomoko's eyes showed a hint of surprise.