How can my simulation be a real love?

It's so fortunate that he took the cat back to her bed early in the morning; otherwise, if Miss Su Shi had found out—

Even if Miss Su Shi reluctantly compromises tonight, she will definitely vent her emotions on him in a couple of days when she explodes.

“This is not my fault, it is Su Shi’s fault.”

"Hmm~ Could you please tell me in detail why I was at fault?"

Upon hearing these words, Nagasaki Motoyo immediately narrowed her eyes. Her smiling expression did not convey any warmth; instead, it sent a chill down one's spine. Her deliberately slow and sweet words were as dangerous as a venomous snake.

Kazami Naru, who was making fried eggs, turned her head expressionlessly and began to speak in a serious tone, as if she were giving a speech at a press conference—

"That's because Su Shi is too lewd."

"Eh?"

"If I were to take even a little more initiative, it would be terrible if I couldn't hold back."

This is the truth.

While the pink-haired girl's slender figure was somewhat lacking in allure, the mature-looking Su Shi, who didn't resemble a typical high school girl, possessed a completely different kind of power. Her methods and flirtatious words were on a completely different level.

If it weren't for the few girls causing trouble yesterday, he really doesn't know if he could have held on.

Nagasaki Motoyo's cheeks immediately flushed red as she turned her head away with feigned disdain, though she was secretly pleased that her charm had attracted Kazami Naruto so much.

This means that if she tried harder, even her stubborn husband, who wouldn't lay a hand on her, might—

"..."

With a flushed face and a blank expression, Nagasaki Motoyo picked up the iron pot and, lost in her own thoughts, began to help prepare breakfast.

Time flies, and it's already 10 a.m.

Perhaps because of the 'chance encounter' last night, the atmosphere among the girls who were getting up one after another was a little awkward even in the morning.

Only Chihaya Aine remained lively as she ran off to play with Kazami Mei. Even when she saw the vegetarian girls who had been bickering in the closet the night before, she didn't show the slightest discomfort.

Apart from her, everyone else tacitly avoided mentioning what happened last night.

Because they got up so late today, everyone didn't finish breakfast until 10:30. Kazami Mei, who didn't need to train, was cleaning up the dishes in the kitchen, while the girls, who were fully awake, picked up their instruments and prepared to start practicing.

As soon as Chihaya Aine picked up her guitar, she couldn't help but glance at Ritsuki beside her. Ritsuki, feeling stared at, frowned slightly and, gripping her drumsticks with a strange expression, spoke directly—

"...What are you looking at? Do I have sheet music on my face?"

"Today is the last day before the live performance, and we only have time to practice until tomorrow morning. Everyone, please be focused and practice hard!"

Seeing Riki's indifferent expression, Chihaya Aine blinked and looked at Suze beside her, who was equally expressionless. Then, her silly smile gradually turned into a shy one, and she gave a deliberately coy yet arrogant hum—

"Then, can I just call you by your name?"

"You, you bastard, are you ever going to stop?!"

In the spacious living room, Miss Lixi's angry screams echoed continuously.

37

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Have you thought about the future?

After skillfully tidying up the dishes in the kitchen, Kazami Mei heard a series of overlapping sounds. He smiled and shook his head as he took a breath, and his thoughts began to wander as he calmed down.

Yesterday, the little penguin's innermost thoughts on the sofa have been secretly kept in mind by Kazami Naruto.

After the disbandment, apart from Toyokawa Shoko, everyone in CRYCHIC seems to have let go of their past choices. Perhaps there is still some awkwardness between Vegetarian Girl and Little Wooden Head because of the 'man-stealing' incident, but in reality, they have probably accepted each other again.

Only Xiangzi seemed to still be caught in the vortex of that band, struggling to break free but unable to escape.

"In any case, Xiangzi ultimately couldn't avoid making things clear to everyone."

"At least for now, we need to ease the tension between them a little..."

Both of them were in pain because of CRYCHIC; a thorn remained deep in their hearts.

Thinking of this, Kazami Mei took a deep breath, took out his phone from his pocket, and opened the chat window belonging to Teacher Daisho.

Tomorrow's Mygo 'Revenge' performance at STARRY is a rare opportunity, and Kazami Mei has decided to invite Sho to come and watch the live show.

Sometimes, barbed words and inner concerns can only make things worse if we try to handle them properly, but music can communicate on a spiritual level through its melodies.

Given Toyokawa Shoko's stubborn personality, it would be difficult for her to put aside her inner concerns and pride and speak clearly with everyone. However, if she could hear the song of the lantern again, she might be able to have a different feeling.

[Want to be fertilizer? Xiangzi, are you free tomorrow afternoon?]

[Toyokawa Shoko: I'm free, I'm not busy tomorrow]

Such a quick reply! Were you waiting on the other end of the phone?

[Want to be fertilizer?: The girls will be performing at STARRY tomorrow. I was wondering if you have time to come and watch?]

The message had been marked as 'read' as soon as it was sent, but Toyokawa Shoko on the other end seemed to fall into an eerie silence. She, who usually replied to messages instantly, now hesitated and paused for a long time.

This made Kazami Naruto, who was waiting for a response, sigh, and a hint of certainty flashed in his eyes.

It seems that Teacher Da Xiang's attitude towards the little penguins and the others remains one of 'avoiding meeting them if possible'.

In particular, when Mygo first played "Kasuga Kage," Shoko was shocked by it, and her reaction led to Nagasaki Motoyo's emotional outburst, which ended with Toyokawa Shoko giving the coldest response.

If no one were willing to act as a 'bridge' connecting them, perhaps given Toyokawa Shoko's extremely strong pride, she would never have come into contact with them in her entire life.

"Looks like I was a bit too hasty?"

Kazami Mei frowned slightly and muttered to himself. Just as he picked up his phone to continue sending messages, the screen suddenly flickered.

[Toyokawa Shoko: Okay, I'll go check it out tomorrow]

Kazami was also taken aback when he didn't expect Toyokawa Shoko to agree. Then, without any hesitation, he sent a message to arrange a meeting time with Shoko the next day.

After arranging everything for tomorrow's live performance, Kazami Mei put her phone away again, and the serious look on her face seemed to gradually ease.

Now that Xiangzi is coming to see the performance, there are even more things to consider tomorrow.

[Toyokawa Shoko: Well then, see you tomorrow]

After tapping the screen and pressing the Enter key to send the message, the girl standing outside the practice room put her phone away again.

She brushed aside her slightly disheveled light blue hair, and her calm yet melancholic amber eyes lifted as well. The marks on the ceiling made it impossible for her to calm down.

"I thought he was going to ask me out."

"Fool--"

Shoko Toyokawa complained softly with a hint of resentment, but she still sent cute emojis to Kazami Mei in the chat box, even though she was actually starting to feel a little sour inside.

Tomorrow she still has to go to STARRY in Shimokitazawa to see in person the performance that Akari and the others have prepared again. Toyokawa Shoko is naturally aware of Kazami Mei's invitation and intentions.

In Kazami Mei's view, even though CRYCHIC has disbanded, they were once an important "community of shared destiny." In any case, Toyokawa Shoko doesn't need to treat her former friends coldly, especially since they have already forgotten the past and moved on.

Even Nagasaki Motoyo is like that.

"Xiao Xiang."

The calm and gentle words reached Toyokawa Shoko's ears from behind, causing her to frown slightly and turn around, her heart filled with mixed emotions. She saw her most trusted 'half-body', Wakaba Mutsu, standing timidly behind her.

The moment she saw the other person, Toyokawa Shoko immediately concealed the complex emotions on her face.

"Sorry, Xiao Mu, let's go back and continue practicing."

"That was not what I meant."

With an expressionless face like a doll, Wakaba Mutsu gently shook her head. Under Toyokawa Shoko's somewhat puzzled gaze, she paused, her eyes fixed on what was ahead.

"Xiao Xiang, are you free tomorrow afternoon?"

The familiar words immediately made Toyokawa Shoko raise her eyebrows.

Thinking about how she had just agreed to Kazami Naruto's offer, she had initially planned to refuse outright. However, considering that Wakaba Mutsumi rarely approached her so suddenly, she temporarily suppressed her doubts and asked, puzzled—

"Xiao Mu, is there something you need from me tomorrow?"

"Su Shi and the others are going to have a live show at STARRY, and I want to invite you to come and watch."

Hesitation and distress seemed to be mixed into Wakaba Mutsu's calm words. Toyokawa Shoko, who did not expect to be invited to do the same thing, was obviously stunned. Her brows furrowed deeply, and she was not sure how to respond for a moment.

But her frowning reaction seemed to Xiao Mutou as an expression of dissatisfaction.

"..."

A faint look of disappointment flashed across Ruoye Mu's face as she obediently stood still, waiting for Toyokawa Shoko's response.

Seeing that her friend beside her seemed to have inadvertently misunderstood something, Toyokawa Shoko, her thoughts somewhat confused, sighed softly. With a complicated expression, she explained to Wakaba Mutsumi—

"Actually, Ming also invited me to come and watch STARRY's performance tomorrow afternoon."

"Ming?"

Upon hearing this, Wakaba Muku was visibly stunned for a few seconds, a strange light flashing in her light golden eyes.

What was Xiao Xiang's answer?

"Of course I accepted his invitation."

Shoko Toyokawa responded calmly with one hand on her hip, but her gaze darted away as she spoke.

If Ye Mu could see through the thoughts of the [half-body].

At that moment, Ruoye Mutsu also heard the answer she wanted to hear. Her light golden eyes gently swept across the practice room, and her calm expression made it impossible to tell what she was thinking.

"Xiangzi and Muzi~ How long are you two going to wait outside? Don't you need to practice today?"

Yutenji Wakame's affectedly sweet words came from inside the practice room, which immediately brought the two girls, each with their own thoughts, back to their senses. Toyokawa Shoko also quickly composed herself and put on the 'dignified' expression befitting a team leader.

"Mu, go back and practice."

After saying that, she went back into the practice room, leaving only Ruoye Mutsu standing there expressionless.

After a long while, the girl slowly caught up with her.

……

The next day, noon.

The entire day of training flew by, and the ever-turning wheel of time finally brought us to the day of the live performance.

"You guys better get ready! What time is it already?! Stray Cat, you're wearing your clothes inside out, are you planning to just go on stage like this?!"

"Tears! My panties! I can't find my panties!"

"...What's the point of asking me about that kind of thing?"

The chaotic scene of demons dancing wildly before his eyes made Kazami Mei's lips twitch slightly. He simply closed his eyes slowly and gently rubbed his temples.

Because of the full day of training yesterday, everyone slept very soundly last night. As a result, when they woke up at noon, they found that there were only two hours left before the performance. The tight schedule was like a cliff that could break at any moment, putting the Su family in unimaginable chaos.

The clanging and banging of metal accompanied the girl's panicked shouts, turning the entire living room into complete chaos.

Miss Aine, who was changing her performance costume, didn't seem to care at all about the fact that she was exposing herself. She was hurriedly lifting one of her beautiful legs to change her stockings, while Takamatsu Akari, who was next to her, was looking around in a panic while holding her notebook.

As the band's 'manager,' Mr. Kazami naturally couldn't just watch them waste their time in a flustered manner.

He picked up a comb and skillfully tidied the little penguin's messy light gray hair after waking up. Then he turned around and pulled the still half-asleep Lena up to prevent her from seeing anything she shouldn't see, while also helping her change her clothes.

I suddenly have the illusion of being both a father and a mother.

He finally managed to squeeze in a moment to check his messages, but before he could even take out his phone, he was suddenly tapped on the shoulder. As soon as he turned around, he saw Nagasaki Motoyo, who had already taken off her pajamas.

Kazami Naru: ?

Those legs are so big... no... I mean, those clothes are so white.

The surprise that flashed in her husband's eyes made Nagasaki Motoyo, who had her back to them, slightly raise the corners of her mouth, revealing her fair and delicate skin and her proud figure. She narrowed her eyes and gave a gentle and generous smile as she made her request—

"Ming, could you please help me unhook my bra?"

If I were to undo it, it wouldn't just be a matter of unbuttoning a button.

Shiina Riki, standing beside him, clearly heard Nagasaki Motoyo's teasing remark. Her cheeks flushed red, and she immediately strode over, grabbed Kazami Naruto's hand, and pushed him away. At the same time, she scolded Nagasaki Motoyo like a cat with its fur standing on end—

"You'd better do that yourself!"

"And Kazami... Naruto, you turn your back and close your eyes! If you dare to peek this way, I'll make you pay..."

You think I won't watch it just because you tell me not to?

Kazami Mei, who was internally complaining, was ready to continue watching openly, but considering that the overly shy Riki might not hold back and was afraid of being punched to death, he obediently turned around.

The girl's sweet, melodious voice made the living room extremely lively. Fortunately, Kazami Mei had arranged for a car to transport everyone's instruments to STARRY and hand them over to Ijichi Nijika the night before, otherwise the scene this morning would probably have been even more chaotic.