How can my simulation be a real love?

"...If that's the case, can I come over for a free meal today?"

See? They've revealed their true colors so quickly.

This woman really did have her eye on his cooking; she revealed her true intentions after only a few words!

As Kazami Mei watched as the beautiful blonde hair of the woman in front of him gently lifted her temples, revealing her fair and delicate ear tips, Kazami Mei, who was carrying ingredients in her hand, did not look away for a moment. She hesitated for less than three seconds before spreading her hands expressionlessly.

Seemingly deliberately speaking in a cold voice, she said, "Free meals are no problem, but Miss Chuhua, you should understand, right?"

"Food expenses, right? I understand."

As if she had anticipated that Kazami would speak up, Ms. Hatsuka, with a professional smile still on her beautiful face, slowly extended her hand and made an 'OK' gesture. This time, even if Kazami hadn't specifically asked her to, she would have taken the initiative to hand it over to him.

Feeling her emotions gradually rising, she walked along beside Kazami Naru with her hands behind her back, chatting about trivial topics and even lame jokes.

What was supposed to be just ordinary casual conversation made the blonde girl's lips curl up even more, and her deliberately 'performed' smile gradually became natural.

I feel so light.

Perhaps it's just the thought of being able to taste that warm food soon, a joy and anticipation that comes from the body and mind.

"That thing really stinks!"

"Yeah, it really stinks."

Kazami Mei, who was casually chatting with Ms. Hatsuka beside her, suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.

His 'vegetarian sense' was almost instinctively activated. The purple-haired older sister, wearing a sun hat and sunglasses, turned her head away nonchalantly, seemingly trying to pretend she was just passing by and cover it up.

However, in front of Kazami Naruto, who possesses the 'Reconnaissance and Counter-Reconnaissance Lv.3' skill, the opponent's inferior tracking methods would be discovered almost instantly.

"Could it be... Miss Yutenji?"

With her keen observation skills, Mitsumi Hatsuka saw through the other woman's disguise almost instantly. Her casual remark caused the purple-haired older sister's expression to stiffen slightly. Then, she walked over and, pointing her index finger, spoke slowly and deliberately with considerable displeasure—

"Call me Meow Dream, Meow Dream!"

"So, why is Miss Yutenji here?"

Carrying a bunch of ingredients, Kazami Mei completely ignored Nyanmu-sensei's constantly raised eyebrows, and her cold words made Yutenji Wakume unable to hold back her smile at all.

In fact, she was just shooting footage for her usual store visit video. Who knew that she would run into this annoying black-haired brat as soon as she got here? If she had only run into Kazami Naruto, she could have casually gone up and teased him a couple of times.

But she never expected that there would be an unexpected figure beside the other person—Sankaku Hatsuka.

As members of Ave Mujica, they had already met through Toyokawa Shoko's introduction. Even though she was wearing a baseball cap to cover her face, it couldn't hide Hatsuka's dazzling blonde hair.

Miao Meng never expected that she would suddenly see Chu Hua and Feng Jianming on a 'date' in a place like this.

It's important to know that Mitsumi Hatsuka, a member of [Sumimi], is a genuine, active, and popular idol. As an idol, there's an ironclad rule that 'you can't date'!

If news of her dating a boy were to accidentally leak out, she would instantly become the fuse for a huge uproar!

"I just happened to be filming some video footage here. But are Naruko and Hatsuko perhaps on a date?"

What's with that strange nickname?

Kazami Naruto's sudden use of these strange nicknames quite clearly expressed her dislike, which unexpectedly gave Yutenji Wakana a smug smile, as if she had been given a topic to discuss. She then gently shook her index finger and began to explain—

"I just suddenly thought of this recently! Adding 'zi' makes it sound more affectionate and cute, doesn't it? We're practically a community of shared destiny now!"

"Ah! Don't change the subject~ Are Naruko and Hatsuko on a date right now?"

While Yutenji Wakana was pretending to be joking, her mind was far from calm. She had long suspected that the relationships between the members of Mujica were probably a little chaotic.

But what I didn't expect was that Kazami Mei, who was the 'arranger', was not only connected with the keyboardist and bassist, but also had an ambiguous relationship with Hatsuka, who was an active idol?

Now, Yutenji Wakame has quite a good reason to suspect that singer Mori Nanami's daughter, Wakaba Mutsu, is probably not very clear about the matter, just like Kazami Mei!

"No... We just 'bumped into' each other on the street. Because Naruto's cooking is so delicious, I thought I'd take this opportunity to go to his house for a meal."

"Huh? At home?"

Hearing Misaki Hatsuka's explanation, Teacher Meowmeng gasped. She didn't understand why 'the food is delicious' was a reason to eat at a teenager's house. Didn't Hatsuka have any self-awareness that she was an 'idol'?

And is this so-called 'eating' really just eating in the literal sense? Or could it actually be something else?

"Has Miss Yutenji already eaten? Would you like to join us if you don't mind?"

Kazami Mei naturally possesses the unique etiquette of "Have you eaten?" typical of Chinese people. Even the big-name teacher with a fake smile would politely invite him. However, his seemingly casual invitation had a different meaning in Miao Meng's ears.

Teacher Da Miao's slightly pursed cat mouth also began to tremble.

Could this be some kind of rock band's 'music party'?

"...I haven't had lunch either, so I won't stand on ceremony."

Since it was noon and there was an active idol, Ms. Hatsuka, next to her, even though Ms. Ooniao was a little apprehensive, she readily agreed to the invitation.

After all, she really wanted to figure out whether she had entered Mujica into a den of thieves. If all else failed, she would even set up a one-click emergency call on her phone!

No, you really came?

Kazami Mei was also surprised that Ootengu would actually agree to the invitation. Now, he could only reluctantly accept an extra 'meal fee'.

"..."

Standing to the side, Triangle Chuhua merely furrowed her brows slightly.

A hint of sadness seemed to flash in her eyes, despite her ever-present idol-like smile. However, the change in the girl's pretty face was fleeting, and before Kazami Mei could even notice, she had already returned to her original flawless smile.

However, none of the three walking on the road noticed that a blue-haired girl brushed past them on the street not far away.

Shoko Toyokawa, who was originally heading to the customer service company, stopped abruptly. Even though she had only caught a glimpse of him from a distance, her emotions were already quite turbulent. Before she could even see the figure clearly, he had already completely disappeared.

"That was..."

I'm sure I didn't see it wrong, it was Kazami Naruto over there just now.

But there seemed to be a blonde girl wearing a baseball cap and a purple-haired woman with her face covered with the same thing next to him. But those two familiar figures looked exactly like Chu Hua and Miao Meng, didn't they?

Why is Kazami Mei with those two?

"Chuhua..."

What exactly is going on?

Toyokawa Shoko pursed her thin cherry lips, her clenched fists seemingly about to dig her nails into her palms.

At this moment, Toyokawa Shoko, whose attention was completely focused on the distance, obviously did not notice that a girl dressed in black was staring at her back. The girl only hesitated for a moment, then calmly walked past her.

……

"Then I'll go prepare the food. Please make yourselves at home."

Kazami Mei, who had just arrived at the apartment, carried the groceries toward the kitchen, leaving only Misumi Hatsuka and Nyanmu-sensei standing in the entryway. Before the stunned Nyanmu could even speak, the blonde girl beside her had already started to take action.

Although this was only her second time visiting Kazami Mei's house, Hatsuka's feelings about it were completely different from before.

As she stepped into her home, she felt inexplicably lighter. Compared to the cold and desolate upscale apartment where Misaka Chuka lived, her apartment, filled with flowers and plants, made her feel much more relaxed.

"Miss Yutenji, the slippers are over here?"

"Thank you, meow..."

To Teacher Miaomeng's astonishment, Misaka Chuka skillfully opened the shoe cabinet and, with a smile, took out two pairs of slippers and carefully placed them in the entryway. The ease and casualness she exuded, as if she were back in her own home, left Miaomeng unable to calm down.

Perhaps her thoughts were racing so fast that she almost burned out all her brain cells, but this also seemed to slightly alleviate Miaomeng's initial nervousness upon arriving.

In fact, this was the first time she had entered a man's room. The entryway was furnished with potted plants and a clean and tidy shoe cabinet, and even the wooden floor, which was not easy to clean, was spotless.

Is this really a high school boy's room during puberty?

Before entering, she thought the room would be filled with the scent of heather, with girls' clothes scattered everywhere, and occasionally, wet stains under appropriately sized coffee tables or cabinets. The entire apartment was like a shared practice room for a band.

"Miss Youtenji?"

Hatsuka noticed that Nyanko-sensei seemed to be standing there in a daze, so she took the initiative to ask her with a concerned tone.

Her natural movements, like those of a hostess, made her beautiful face freeze completely; the so-called 'idol' seemed a bit too big for her imagination.

"Haha~ I was just a little surprised that Naruko's house was so clean..."

"Indeed, most people would be surprised to see that."

Sanjiao Chuhua squinted her pale purple eyes and chuckled as she spoke. Her slightly upturned tone made Miaomeng feel as if she were being praised.

So what exactly is her relationship with him?!

Could it be that Hatsuka is actually Kazami Mei's accomplice?

Ms. Meow, whose mind was in complete chaos, had never felt so flustered. Even sitting on the sofa in the living room, she felt incredibly restrained. If she had known things would turn out this way, she should never have accepted that brat Kazami's invitation!

Now, even just exchanging a couple of words with this 'idol' makes her restless!

I regret it, I just feel incredibly regretful!

If she were given another chance, she definitely wouldn't—

"Meow?"

Teacher Da Miao's delicate and pretty nose twitched slightly. The sudden aroma of the food exploded in her nostrils like a fragrance bomb. She had just eaten breakfast and immediately felt her stomach start to rumble softly.

Just by smelling this aroma, she knew the food would be amazing!

"Dinner is ready."

Kazami Mei had no idea how panicked the seemingly calm Ootengu was inside.

After several practice sessions, he had become completely accustomed to his Lv.5 cooking skills. He quickly prepared a meal for just three people, and the fragrant dish was gently placed on the table.

Gudong!

How embarrassing! Miaomeng has never felt so embarrassed before!

The 'spicy chicken cubes' in front of her looked incredibly spicy, and she, with her sensitive palate, didn't really like spicy food. But the irresistible aroma completely whetted her appetite.

No matter how good or bad it is, she insists on trying a bite!

"It's so spicy! But it's delicious!"

With her tongue lolling out, Teacher Da Miao shed tears of frustration. Her lightly made-up face was flushed a fiery red by the scalding hot and spicy dish. Even as she gasped for breath, she continued to savor the dish that captivated her. The pain on her tongue combined with the delicious pleasure made her emotions fluctuate wildly.

It was delicious, absolutely delicious!

She'll definitely come again next time!

"good to eat."

Sitting next to her, Mitsuba Hatsuka couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

The dish she had been longing for was finally available to her again. The delicious taste, which allowed her to relax and simply enjoy herself, made the girl slowly raise her crystal-like purple eyes and gently observe the black-haired boy opposite her.

But before she could stare at it for long, Kazami Mei, sitting opposite her, suddenly spoke up—

"You two can take your time eating. I have some things to take care of right now."

Although he doesn't need to participate in the end band and Mygo's practice for the time being, Kazami Mei is also serving as Mujica's 'arranger'. It seems that the members of Mujica have already started to promote their debut live.

Since he hadn't finished arranging the music yet, he naturally needed to speed things up; he had no intention of taking a dead-end job under Teacher Da Xiang.

Rushing to speed up his work, Kazami Mei quickly finished his lunch. After putting down his bowl and chopsticks, he turned and headed towards his bedroom. This left Mikasa Hatsuka, who had been watching him the whole time, looking rather bewildered, unsure of how to ask him to stay.

"Well……"

This elegant idol, 'Hatsuka,' who is always full of confidence and composure on stage, is now as lost and aggrieved as a little girl who has done something wrong.

A sense of loss that inexplicably began to well up in her heart seemed to gradually diminish the warmth and ease she felt over time.

Why is this so?

This was supposed to be the comforting meal she had been longing for, but now it left her with a sense of loss, as if something was missing.

Sangoku Hatsuka felt as if she were wrapped in a tough plastic film. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't break free from this constraint. Feelings of confusion and helplessness were like two shackles binding her heart.

This feeling of loss made it seem impossible for her to stay sitting there any longer.

“…Miss Yutenji, I need to use the restroom first.”

"Okay meow!"

After saying that, Chu Hua ignored Miao Meng, who was engrossed in her food, and quietly headed towards Kazami Mei's bedroom with a mix of emotions.

Kazami Naruto, who had just left the dining table, was now sitting at his computer desk, wearing headphones and diligently typing away at the keyboard, composing and synthesizing music.

It was only then that Hatsuka Sanko suddenly noticed that there were many printed sheet music papers on the table, many of which were carefully marked with red pen.

A piece by Mujica?