How can my simulation be a real love?

Just as he was pondering this question, his phone started vibrating again. A second message from Nagasaki Motoyo appeared on the lock screen, and Kazami Mei, who was already very concerned, couldn't help but take a look.

As a result, his expression gradually froze the moment he saw the message.

[Nagasaki Motoyo: Actually, Mutsumi-chan and I are also at the festival. We just went to see Naru-san's live performance together. I wonder if you saw us on stage? After the live performance, Mutsumi seemed to have something she wanted to say to you. I wonder if you're still near the festival, Naru-san?]

[Nagasaki Motoyo: Springtime Blossoms JPG]

hiss……

Even Kazami Mei felt a jolt of energy this time, and didn't doubt the truth of Ms. Suze's words at all.

I never expected that my most trusted double agent, codenamed [Mu Zi Mi], Ruo Ye Mu, would betray me and betray me without my knowledge.

However, upon closer reflection, it seems that Ms. Suze invited Xiaomu to come and watch the live performance as a 'friend'. Even though the two of them had a falling out because of Mr. Daisho, Ruoye Mu still regarded Nagasaki Suze as one of her most important friends.

If Nagasaki Motoyo wanted to invite her to see Kazami Naru's live performance, the naturally gentle and timid girl would find it hard to refuse.

"..."

Kazami Mei hesitated for only a moment before making his decision. He turned to look at the pink-haired girl beside him who was venting her frustration at not getting the gold item on the candied apple, and casually asked her a question—

"Su Shi seems to be around here too. She just asked me where I was."

"……ha?!"

Upon hearing this, Chihaya Aine's face stiffened slightly. Logically speaking, she and Nagasaki Motoyo had agreed not to "sneak away" during the summer festival. Her current behavior was basically using the excuse of attending the after-party to wildly dance on the edge of violating their agreement.

Oh no, what do we do now?

19

Chapter Nineteen: This Shameless Pink Fox.

"Haha... What a coincidence, Soyorin~"

"Oh, I don't really like that kind of address?"

Upon their sudden encounter, Nagasaki Motoyo narrowed her blue eyes, which shone with an unusual light.

Even though she exuded a gentle aura and still smiled as usual, Chihaya Aine instinctively felt a chilling coldness emanating from her, making it difficult for her to utter the words of explanation she had prepared.

It was only by chance that Nagasaki Motoyo discovered that this pink-haired girl was with Kazami Naru, although she never intended to abide by the so-called 'fairness and justice' from the very beginning.

However, after discovering that this pink-haired girl had just been seriously saying 'fairness', she immediately turned into a lovestruck idiot and moved close to Naruto.

This shameless pink fox—

"—Eh! What's wrong with Soyorin!? Even Naruto doesn't dislike how I call him!"

"No, it's just that I knew there was no way to correct it, so I simply gave up."

On this point, Kazami Mei stood firmly on the same side as Ms. Suze without hesitation.

This pink-haired girl has really terrible taste in naming things. I can't even imagine if I married her and had kids, would she laugh and name them something like 'Kazemi Spiral Flash Super Wheel Dance Roaring Style 3'?

"Huh? That's outrageous!"

Chihaya Aine's beautiful eyes widened as she waved her little fists and complained.

Just as she was about to say something, her gaze suddenly fell on Wakaba Mutsumi, who was standing next to Nagasaki Motoyo.

The petite, slender green-haired girl stared at them expressionlessly. Even without any special makeup, Ruo Ye Mu's appearance was as bright and beautiful as a crabapple blossom in early spring.

Is she the girl who went on a date with Mingming last time, and also a former member of CRYCHIC?

With a thousand thoughts swirling in her mind, Nagasaki Motoyo refocused her gaze on Kazami Mei. The cold smile she had given Aine instantly transformed, and her previously indifferent, fake smile immediately returned to a gentle chuckle.

However, those gentle, azure eyes now held a hint of unspoken apology: "I'm sorry, Ming-san... Did I accidentally disturb you?"

It seems that Su Shi made this polite inquiry because she saw him with the pink-haired guy.

"There is no such thing."

Kazami Mei didn't even hesitate before speaking.

Faced with this question that could be described as 'death,' he didn't even have the courage to say 'no,' let alone the fact that the question also included the dazed little wooden boy. If he showed any resistance, it would immediately hurt the little wooden boy's sensitive heart.

However, he suddenly felt that something was wrong; he had a feeling that he was gradually being controlled by Su Shi.

"..."

Wakaba Mutsu couldn't help but turn around and look at Nagasaki Motoyo beside her.

The moment Ming finished speaking, a look of tenderness and joy appeared on Su Shi's face. She was somewhat stunned, having almost never seen Su Shi show such an expression before. Even her usually calm golden eyes flickered with a strange light.

It was at this moment that Wakaba Mutsumi suddenly realized—

The current Nagasaki Motoyo is somewhat similar to the former Toyokawa Shoko, especially in their treatment of Kazami Mei.

Nagasaki Motoyo, however, was completely oblivious to Wakaba Mutsumi's subtle change. She smiled and clasped her hands together, her gentle words carrying a hint of genuine joy as she spoke—

"In that case... shall we go up the mountain to watch the fireworks later? I heard you can see them very clearly from up there."

Chihaya Aine stared wide-eyed in shock, her lines, which she had just prepared, were spoken by Sose before she could finish them.

"Soyorin is so cunning! I was originally planning to ask Mingming to go see the fireworks too!"

"I already told you not to use that kind of address anymore, right?"

"This has nothing to do with that right now!"

The two ex-wives, who always disliked each other, suddenly started bickering as they walked.

Now that he had a little more free time, Kazami turned to look at the dazed little wooden boy beside him. He had just seen the message about Mutsumi in the Line text message sent by Ms. Suze, and taking this opportunity, he spoke with a slight smile—

"Mu, how was my performance?"

"I love so much."

Ruoye Mu nodded seriously.

"Which do you prefer, my keyboard or Xiangzi's?"

Kazami Mei, who had inexplicably become somewhat interested, spoke up as if nothing was wrong and began to observe the little wooden boy's reaction with great interest.

I thought she would be completely bewildered and fall into a daze, but the petite and adorable green-haired girl, like a doll, seriously raised her head and spoke in a calm tone—

"I prefer Ming's keyboard."

Who could handle this?

It's not that Kazami Naru is completely powerless against beautiful girls.

He could keep his distance from teachers like Da Miao without any problem, but when faced with a simple and cute girl like Xiao Mutou speaking so seriously, he was as if he had been hit with a real wound and was sunk.

I really want to confess my feelings to Xiaomu right now and fast-forward to dating her. After moving in together, I'd sleep with Xiaomu every day like a pillow. Then some unexpected event would happen, leaving the adorable, clueless Xiaomu a widow, spending her days hugging her pillow and crying her eyes out.

"..."

Kazami, unsure how to respond, almost instinctively patted the Cucumber Fairy's hair as usual, but then noticed that his two ex-wives were still watching from a distance.

After taking a deep breath and calming herself down, she spoke again with a composed expression.

"Speaking of which, Su Shi just messaged me on Line. She said, 'Xiao Mu, it seems like you have something you want to say to me?'"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Mu's delicate body stiffened slightly, but after a moment's hesitation, she raised her calm eyes.

"Soyo wants to see you... Me too."

With a hint of hesitation in her voice, the cucumber fairy gently raised her head, her words revealing a faint, almost imperceptible sense of loneliness.

Mutsumi Wakaba, who had just been watching the live performance from the audience, just kept staring blankly at the stage.

She saw that Kazami was completely immersed in the performance on stage, and his face seemed to show genuine enjoyment and joy. Perhaps only when the band was over could he so wholeheartedly and simply enjoy the performance.

Although Ruoye Mu always comes to see him, if you think about it carefully... would he really be happy if Ming accompanied him?

"I'm always trying to take from Naruto, won't Naruto get annoyed...?"

Mu, this shrimp rice is amazing!

If Kazami Mei were to die suddenly at the temple fair today due to heart palpitations, it would all be because Wakaba Mutsumi did not have enough self-awareness!

Fortunately, Xiao Mu didn't wear a kimono like the others today; otherwise, the combined physical and mental attack might have really made him lose his soul.

How could I possibly be tired of harmony?

"It's more accurate to say that I feel at ease whenever Xiao Mu is around. What you call 'taking' is not 'giving' to me. In fact, I hope you can 'take' more, otherwise I'll feel like I'm taking too much advantage of you."

This is the truth.

Kazami Mei never found it troublesome to interact with a well-behaved and cute girl like Wakaba Mutsu. Even just chatting with her made him feel at ease, and he even felt healed by her cuteness.

It can be said that only Wakaba Mutsu and Ijichi Nijika never put any pressure on him from beginning to end.

"..."

Ruoye Muku stared blankly at the black-haired boy in front of her, and then without warning, she hugged him.

The warmth of the embrace she hadn't felt in so long made her gently nuzzle against him. The expressionless face of the girl, who was always as unchanging as a doll, gradually melted away. It was as if this embrace was the last time she would inhale his breath so intensely. The refreshing cucumber blossom scent emanating from the girl was also invigorating.

However, this time, the little wooden boy's direct and bold hug left Kazami Naruto's head spinning.

Wait a minute, this is still on the streets near the temple fair!

Realizing what was happening, Kazami Mei quickly tore off the stone mask from the side of her face and put it on Wakaba Mutsu. Her soft, petite face looked somewhat comical with the mask on, but Wakaba Mutsu didn't seem to care at all.

After 'recharging her energy,' she decisively and slowly released her hugging hands.

"..."

Seemingly realizing that she had been too abrupt, Wakaba Mutsu's pretty face flushed red. With a hint of panic, she reached out her small hand and slowly straightened the stone mask on her head, covering up all the abnormalities on her face.

Fortunately, there were many couples hugging and cuddling at the summer festival, so their brief contact didn't seem to go unnoticed.

Apart from his two ex-wives who were not far away.

"Uh uh..."

With her small mouth agape, Chihaya Aion let out a series of heart-wrenching cries.

She stared wide-eyed at the expressionless doll girl, her crystal-clear light gray eyes fixed on her. She had only turned her head for less than a minute, and this green cucumber spirit dared to hug her boyfriend. She didn't even dare to think about what she would do if the two of them were alone together!

So, what's really going on with this girl?!

Could this seemingly clueless guy actually be a rival in love?!

However, the long-term vegetarian lady who came with her seemed completely bewildered. It was clear that even she, a fellow CRYCHIC member, didn't know what was going on.

Feeling her composure was about to explode, Chihaya Aine suddenly elbowed Suze beside her, her eyes immediately glaring at her with sharp eyes, as if questioning her with her gaze.

What on earth is going on?

If Chihaya Aine was simply annoyed by multiple rivals, then Nagasaki Motoyo, standing beside her, was frowning, her thoughts completely in disarray.

She brought Mutsu along today because she knew that Kazami Mei doted on Wakaba Mutsu, so she could use her to make Kazami Mei unable to refuse her invitation.

But who knew that Kazami Mei would spoil her to this extent?

Neither in her dream nor in reality did Motoyo Nagasaki realize that Mutsu had romantic feelings for Mei Kazami. Even when she eventually started dating Mei Kazami, Mutsu didn't seem particularly surprised.

"No, I have to go and ask them directly!"

Chihaya Aine, being straightforward, couldn't just stand by and watch. Just as she was about to turn around, she noticed that Nagasaki Motoyo beside her hadn't made a move.

This strange behavior made the pink-haired girl turn her head in confusion, and even her words carried a hint of surprise—

"Soyorin, what are you doing?"

Miss Su Shi nodded thoughtfully, then frowned slightly and said, "I've known Mu for so long and I understand her quite well. It shouldn't be what we think."

Motoko Wakaba always values ​​the 'friendship' around her very much. Even though Motoko Nagasaki did something so outrageous for CRYCHIC, she can still get Motoko's forgiveness again as long as she sincerely apologizes.

In her opinion, Naruto was one of the few close friends that Mutsu could confide in. In addition, the previous events might have made Mutsu habitually rely on him. Furthermore, given Naruto's doting on her, it wouldn't be too much for them to be a little close.

Their relationship is more like that of siblings than lovers.

"Soyorin, what do you know?! Aren't you worried that girl will steal Naruto away from you?"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Nagasaki Motoyo's face showed a hint of envy and even jealousy.

She was determined not to give up on Kazami Mei, but she didn't think she would lose to Wakaba Mutsu, who was completely passive. She believed that she would be the real winner in the end!

will win.