How can my simulation be a real love?

Perhaps in the future, after Xiangzi has regained her 'freedom', they can get along as 'friends' again.

"I hope what I did was right."

Muttering to himself, Kazami Naru stepped onto the still slightly damp asphalt. The air seemed to carry the scent of grass and damp earth, which made him slowly relax after not being able to feel this kind of atmosphere for a long time. He pursed his lips and walked towards the streets of Shimokitazawa at night.

But he had only taken one step when his movements suddenly stopped strangely.

"I thought you had already left. Were you waiting for me?"

Kazami Mei turned to look at a cold-looking girl with short, azure hair leaning against the wall. She held a can of orange juice in her hand and took small sips. Her skin, as white as fresh snow, was faintly visible through her light gray knitted cardigan.

Even if she simply remained silent in place, she could not conceal her mysterious and elegant charm.

Now the spring is blocked.

"Please give me a ride."

Ms. Ryo, whose expression remained unchanged, did not offer any explanation to Kazami Naruto in front of her. She maintained her composed and indifferent demeanor and spoke casually.

After casually tossing the empty orange juice can into the trash can, she turned and strolled away.

No, you're sending me home too?

Whether through simulations or real-world 'experience,' Kazami Mei has been warned countless times—

If Yamada Ryo, who has a blank expression, suddenly asks you to take her home, then there is a 100% chance that a CG will be released after you get home, especially since the released CG may not even be hers.

"..."

Kazami Mei stared at the other person's back with a somewhat subtle look in her eyes, and followed without hesitation.

Wait a minute, what is he afraid of?

When he took Yamada Ryo home last time, he had already confronted her about it. This strange, expressionless, and icy beauty even gave him her first kiss with a mouth that had eaten 'fried tempura'. Both of them were well aware of their relationship.

In this situation, what reason does Kazami Mei have to hesitate?

Could it be that Miss Liang would take him to a hotel?

Thinking of this, Kazami Mei's mood immediately calmed down, and he took a step to follow the cool and beautiful girl.

Walking beside him, Yamada Ryo maintained her icy beauty image, seemingly detached and aloof. If she hadn't openly expressed her feelings for him earlier, perhaps no one would have guessed that this expressionless beauty was also a girl in love.

Neither of them spoke first.

Yamada Ryo, her short, azure hair fluttering gently in the autumn evening breeze, her pure black pleated skirt swaying beneath her, reached out and brushed a stray strand of hair behind her ear. Her calm, golden eyes were fixed on the man beside her. After a long silence, she suddenly extended her fair hand.

She took his hand.

The sudden hand-holding action made Kazami Naruto raise an eyebrow.

If the person standing next to him were Miss Kita or Miss Aine, then this kind of couple's 'holding hands' would obviously be a very normal and intimate gesture. But the one who took the initiative to hold hands was that ice fairy who was untouched by the mortal world. With her distinctive personality, she was not interested in this kind of 'ordinary' behavior between lovers.

Before this, Kazami Mei had considered that Ryo-san might suddenly kiss him forcefully, or say something in a blank expression that would make an ordinary girl blush and her heart race; she might take the initiative to talk about 'harem' issues, or at the very least, she would remain silent and let him escort her to her doorstep before 'making her move'.

But now, she took his hand without saying a word.

Feeling the unique cool and gentle touch of the fabric in his palm, Kazami Mei, whose expression had been somewhat stiff, finally couldn't remain silent any longer: "...When did you learn this skill?"

“Yu Dai has done this to you many times already, so there’s nothing strange about it.”

Yamada Ryo said calmly without turning his head.

Of course it's strange.

If it were the cheerful and easily shy Kita-san doing this, Kazami Naruto wouldn't find it strange at all. But the girl in front of him, who became his "wife" in the simulation, was the type to go straight for the kiss, both in the simulation and in reality.

Holding hands, a behavior typical of young girls in love, is really not in line with her personality.

But thinking about it carefully, this was the first time Kazami Mei had ever held her hand.

The usually icy-faced Miss Ryo seemed amused by Kazami Mei's reaction. Raising her eyebrows, she was no longer expressionless as before, but instead smiled with a hint of amusement, chuckling softly.

"You could remain calm even when you took my 'first kiss,' so why are you shy about holding hands now?"

"You need to explain how I 'stole' it? Besides, Miss Liang, your first kiss was the real deal, 'fried tempura.' Even now, I don't feel any romance about it at all."

Kazami Mei, whose lips twitched slightly, rolled her eyes. She was already used to this woman's ability to twist the truth.

"...Would you like to try some?"

"what?"

"Would you like to try the current flavor?"

The girl's flawless, beautiful face carried a gentle touch. Her delicate, smooth, azure hair obscured her right eye, which concealed a hint of a smile. Her already fair and delicate skin gradually flushed with a beautiful, drunken blush. The moment she smiled, the beauty mark under her eye added a touch of alluring charm to her stunning beauty.

She was clearly not joking.

"..."

Kazami Naruto, instantly captivated by Ryo's charm, frowned slightly, his heart pounding so hard it made him a little flustered.

Even though he only needed to speak or even nod slightly to fulfill this tempting request, he still slowly closed his dark eyes and raised his head, as if he had immediately broken free from control.

"...It's probably orange juice flavored."

"Yeah, I think so."

Yamada Ryo resumed his indifferent expression, as if what had just happened was merely Kazami Mei's hallucination.

He naturally had deep feelings for this 'wife' who succeeded in the simulation on the first try, but that didn't mean he would disregard the bigger picture for the sake of the temptation in front of him. Even considering that Tamamo and Haruka were silently supporting him from behind, his heart would never be corrupted by Miss Ryo.

"You said you want me to agree to your scumbag plan, what are you going to do?"

The girl asked slowly.

“I’m taking action on this now, but it will take some time before Ryo can completely trust that I have the ability to do so…”

“Even if I had already established relationships with other people before this, I didn’t intend to take my relationship with them any further. Sooner or later, I will make you accept me as well.”

This guy really surprised her.

As his ex-wife, Yamada Ryo could hardly fail to see through his true nature. He was actually a lecherous bastard who couldn't resist girls. Yet, despite dating several charming young women, this lecherous bastard has remained rational and hasn't done anything irresponsible.

"..."

Yamada Ryo fell silent, a strange glint flashing in his pale golden eyes.

The two strolling down the street slowed their pace in unison, and Kazami Naruto, still holding hands, suddenly stopped.

"Liang, this doesn't seem to be the direction of your home, does it?"

Kazami Naruto, who had been following Ryo-san from the very beginning, spoke with a strange tone, frowning as he stood there.

As the 'guardian knight' who had escorted Ms. Ryo home many times, he knew the Shimokitazawa road better than the streets near his own apartment, so this obviously off-track route clearly indicated a problem.

He didn't believe that Miss Liang would have taken the wrong way back to her own home.

Yamada Ryo turned to look at the black-haired boy who had suddenly stopped, paused for a moment, then tilted his head slightly and said, seemingly puzzled, "...Naru, I didn't say I wanted you to take me home, did I?"

No, sis—

"So where are you planning to take me?"

It can't be that he just rejected Miss Liang's kiss, and she's turned evil and ready to tear him apart, can it?

Noticing Kazami Mei's sudden change in expression, the blue-haired girl raised her eyebrows. With great interest, Miss Ryo stepped out with her long, beautiful legs clad in black over-the-knee stockings. As her cheek approached her ear, a faint fragrance wafted into her nostrils.

The girl with a flippant smile exhaled a hot breath, whispering softly in his ear—

"Love Hotel".

Kazami Naru: ?

Kazami Mei, who almost couldn't help but take a step back, widened her eyes. The icy beauty in front of her, who was chuckling, was clearly not joking. Miss Ryo, who usually liked to tell corny jokes, was often very serious at times like this. She had already prepared herself beforehand after saying those words.

Just as Kazami Mei had guessed, Yamada Ryo expressionlessly took out a small square from her skirt pocket.

"Miss Liang, didn't I just say that?"

Even if you were to 'agree' with my thoughts right now and be ready to date me, there's absolutely no way I would do that right now. Don't you understand that?

Yamada Ryo calmly gazed at the streetlights not far away as she tucked the square piece back into her skirt. This aloof and cold beauty remained silent for a moment before gently lifting a strand of hair to reveal a punk-style earring that sparkled on her earlobe. Coincidentally, it was the same style of earring that Kazami Mei was wearing.

"Of course I know."

"However, I'm serious about what I'm saying."

With narrowed eyes, Yamada Ryo approached Kazami Mei like a surging wave. This elegant yet aloof girl unceremoniously grabbed Kazami Mei's collar and, under his stunned gaze, slowly spoke—

“If you come with me now, then I will ‘agree’ with the ideas you told me before.”

"Otherwise, we don't need to contact each other anymore."

42

Chapter 42 Let go of me!

"Otherwise, we don't need to contact each other anymore."

Yamada Ryo, who was gripping Kazami Naruto's collar tightly, spoke in a cold, icy tone.

Her breathtakingly beautiful face suddenly turned icy cold, and her flawless, lotus-root-like arms gently wrapped around Kazami's neck. The two embraced each other intimately, as if they were a couple in the throes of a kiss.

But for Kazami Mei, this atmosphere was anything but enchanting.

"...You want me to go with you right now?"

Pressed against the wall, Kazami frowned, intently watching the captivating ice beauty. At such close range, they could both carefully observe each other's expressions.

As the autumn evening breeze gently caressed her, a few strands of soft indigo hair fluttered around the girl's ears, and her fair and delicate earlobes were tinged with an alluring pink, which then spread all the way to the girl's already exquisite and tender neck.

The moment Ms. Ryo spoke those words, her tone was icy and unfamiliar, as if if Kazami Mei, whom she had suppressed, dared to utter a single word of "no," she would turn and leave without a second thought, like a proud wolf.

No matter how much Kazami Mei shouts, she will never turn back.

"That's right, come with me now."

"I don't need what's in my pocket. I don't mind dropping out of school tonight."

The girl slightly parted her lips and pursed them as she spoke. She then gently raised her head and moved closer to Kazami Mei. Her delicate, jade-like cheeks seemed to be flushed with a warm, bright red, and her crystal-like golden eyes gazed calmly ahead.

Either way, taking a step further would lead to a direct kiss.

The hot breaths they exhaled gradually intertwined, and Kazami Mei, whose heart was pounding, slowly closed his deep black eyes; perhaps it was Ryo-san's rough behavior that had loosened his hair tie, and his long, smooth, black jade-like hair gently fell onto the collar of his trench coat.

How to answer?

Based on Kazami Mei's understanding of Yamada Ryo, it's clear she wouldn't make any jokes at a time like this.

If Kazami Mei were to reject Yamada Ryo's 'confession' a second time, the aloof ice beauty would still have her own personality and pride, preferring to give up a love she might never encounter again in her lifetime and insist on coldly leaving his side.

"What's your answer?"

The girl's cool voice pulled Kazami Naruto back to his senses, while her hot breath seemed to gently dispel his thoughts.

"If I agree now, will you agree with my idea, Liang?"

"That's right, I won't say anything more about your so-called 'harem'."

Yamada Ryo spoke expressionlessly, and their gazes met at a single point in mid-air.

"But the price is that I have to do it with you right now?"

"Yes."

The girl's cold words seemed to carry no trace of lingering affection.

In reality, the 'price' she mentioned could not be considered an 'equivalent exchange' for either herself or Kazami Naruto. As long as Kazami Naruto agreed, it would be like winning twice. The only one who would truly pay the price was Ryo-san.

As a smart and individualistic girl like Yamada Ryo, after learning that Kazami Mei was dating so many girls and still had ambiguous relationships with many people, she should have, as she just did, 'decisively' distanced herself from him and chosen to completely cut off contact to protect herself.

But if Kazami Naruto really agreed to her approach, Yamada Ryo was actually willing to compromise and agree to his 'harem'.

Perhaps sensing the obvious hesitation in his eyes, the expressionless Miss Liang gently pressed the tip of her nose against his cheek, and the two, in close contact, felt each other's hot breath.

"Ming, can't I do it?"

The usually aloof and cold beauty now showed a pitiful and dejected expression. Her rosy cheeks and the unintentionally revealed snow-white shoulders, combined with the faint fragrance emanating from the girl, exuded endless charm.

In this situation, it's unlikely that anyone could truly refuse.

"..."

Faced with this question, Kazami Mei, who had already given her 'answer', breathed a sigh of relief.