How can my simulation be a real love?

"Mingming, I'm going home now!"

Before Kazami Mei could respond, Aine, whose ears were already red, quickened her pace and walked towards her front door with a furtive look in her eyes. She reached out and pushed Mrs. Chihaya, who hadn't had a chance to say anything, into the entryway, and then closed the door with lightning speed.

When her mother caught her kissing, her mind went completely blank.

If I were to let my boyfriend in for a cup of tea, my mother, with her gossipy and troublesome nature, would definitely ask me all sorts of questions!

"Aine-chan, Mom hasn't had a chance to talk to Naruto-kun much yet!"

"No need! There's no need to talk about it now!"

Chihaya Aine responded with feigned composure, a rare sight that brought a subtle smile to Mrs. Chihaya's face.

"Judging from your expressions, you two must have already started dating a long time ago~ In that case, what's wrong with Mom talking to him a little? By the way, how far have you two progressed? Why are you so resistant to this... Could it be that Aine-chan and Naru-kun have something they don't want Mom to know?"

"Oh no, could it be that we didn't take proper precautions..."

"That's not true at all!! Mom, don't ask so many questions!"

Chihaya Aine blushed and began to defend herself, but her rebuttal also meant the leak of information.

Once she came to her senses, Chihaya Aine made an excuse to take a bath and ran away, leaving Mrs. Chihaya behind her watching her departing figure with a look of melancholy.

A daughter who hasn't married yet is already like water spilled from a cup.

"..."

Kazami Mei, standing at the door, breathed a sigh of relief. He wasn't at ease until he personally escorted both of them home.

However, as his nerves gradually relaxed, a wave of intense fatigue washed over him. Looking back on the day's events, he realized they had been quite extraordinary, but his drowsy mind made it difficult for him to concentrate. He could only reach out and rub his aching temples.

"There's still one thing I haven't finished dealing with."

As Su Shi's words at home gradually came back to mind, Kazami Mei closed his eyes slightly and roused himself.

Without his knowledge, he suddenly became 'lovers' with Ms. Shiina. The impact of this was even more exaggerated than when Hailin said she liked him. You know, ever since he was confessed to, Shiina Tatsuki had been stubbornly refusing to admit it, always insisting that he hadn't agreed yet.

"So it really was Su Shi who said something?"

This is the truly strongest support role; they simply hire an actor on the opposing team.

If you didn't know, that would be fine, but now that you know about it... then Kazami Mei naturally can't pretend nothing happened.

Recently, before leaving, Hachiman Kairin repeatedly urged him to take it a step further, so Kazami Mei also decided to seize this rare opportunity and find a way to get a definite answer from Shiina Tatsuki, who was stubbornly refusing to budge.

Taking a deep breath, Kazami Mei opened Line and sent a message.

[Want to be fertilizer?: Miss Lixi, do you have time these few days?]

The fact that they didn't use 'Are you there?' shows attention to detail!

Watch well and study well.

Within two seconds, the message on my phone immediately showed as 'read'.

[Shiina Tatsuki: What are you going to do?]

[Do you want to be fertilizer?: Of course, I'm planning to talk to you privately. There are some things I want to clarify with you.]

The message was immediately marked as 'read', but this time there was no response for a long time.

Just as Kazami Mei was beginning to wonder if she had been a little too 'radical', her previously silent phone suddenly started buzzing.

[Shiina Tatsuki: I understand]

[Shiina Tatsuki: I'll have some time in a few days, so just come to my house then.]

"what?"

Kazami Mei paused for two seconds, swallowing back the words she hadn't yet uttered.

He suddenly had a strange feeling, as if he had just transformed into a giant of light and jumped out, only to be hit by a Specium Ray from the monster opposite him. In addition, he felt that Shiina Riki's tone when replying to messages was a bit strange, and he couldn't help but wonder if the other party was angry because of something that Suze had said.

Why did you invite him to your home so readily? Were you planning to lure him there and kill him?

Could it be that Kazami Naru's trip to the other party's house was actually equivalent to going to Lord Dio's den of demons? It's impossible that he couldn't get up the stairs to the second floor for no reason, right?

Kazami Mei gradually calmed down, only murmuring cautiously—

"...Never mind, there's no other way now."

……

Several days passed in the blink of an eye, like the wind.

At 3:00 PM sharp, the bell rang, signaling the end of today's classes.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of club activities, Kazami Mei, carrying his bag, composed himself and walked out of the school gate. As agreed, today was the day he was to talk to Shiina Tatsuki, and this time the meeting place was directly at Tatsuki's house.

outrageous.

Ever since Kazami Naru confessed to Ms. Riki, she has never dared to be alone with Kazami Naru again. She would get nervous even if they only talked for a few minutes, let alone now that she would actually take the initiative to bring him home.

"Ok?"

Kazami Mei, who was walking halfway, suddenly stopped and stared intently at a familiar black-haired figure not far away.

Her elegant and aloof face stared straight ahead, her long, black hair gently draped over her shoulders, and she carried a unique, sturdy musical instrument case. When she saw Kazami Mei arrive, her emerald green eyes turned slightly, and she gently shook a can of KISS coffee in her hand.

"..."

Now I understand.

Without a word, Kazami Mei walked over and took the KISS coffee from the girl's hand, and couldn't help but complain, "Is this some kind of special code? Have you become a secret agent?"

"Isn't it good? I think it's quite interesting."

Hachiman Kairin simply chuckled and raised an eyebrow, then naturally walked in a certain direction. Even without being explicitly told, Kazami Naruto understood her intention, simply swirling his coffee in his hand and slowly following her.

Even after Kazami Naruto and Hachiman Kairin officially became a couple, their interactions and attitudes towards each other did not change significantly.

This aloof and stunningly beautiful woman maintained her calm and composed demeanor, never holding hands even when walking down the street, as if their relationship remained unchanged from before.

Except when I'm alone.

Only when he was alone with Ms. Hailin did her 'aggressiveness' far exceed Kazami Mei's imagination.

Clearing his mind of all the jumbled thoughts, Kazami Mei raised his dark eyes to look at the black-haired girl beside him. His gaze followed her face to the large, heavy musical instrument case she was carrying, and without hesitation, he spoke casually, as if in a casual conversation—

"You probably have band support work today too, is it okay if you come with me?"

"No problem, there's still plenty of time before the show starts."

Hachiman Kairin responded calmly, her tone completely indifferent as if she didn't care at all.

But this aloof and icy beauty suddenly turned her head, her serene, emerald-green eyes fixed on his profile. The composed young woman asked indifferently, "Would my presence disturb you?"

Kazami Mei simply shrugged, completely unaffected, and said calmly, "Of course not, but you yourself, Hailing, wouldn't want to get involved, would you?"

Hachiman Kairin nodded, tacitly agreeing with Kazami Naruto's statement.

In fact, she came along this time only because she was a little worried, so she came to check on Shiina Tatsuki's situation and give her a push. After she finished doing that, she would consciously make time for the two of them to be alone.

Even without saying a word, Hachiman Kairin could guess what was going on based on the long-standing tacit understanding between her and Kazami Mei.

Kazami Mei stared at Hachiman Kairin's devoted and responsible demeanor and couldn't help but sigh softly, "You're really kind to Ritsuki. You're a truly excellent friend."

Especially compared to the members of CRYCHIC, Ms. Hailing's responsibility and gentleness stand out even more.

What started as a casual remark by Kazami Naruto unexpectedly turned into a strange smile when the icy-cold girl beside him pursed her lips, a faint smile appearing on her handsome, refined face. She spoke with a hint of knowing mockery—

"What's wrong? Are you perhaps a little jealous?"

“There’s still a while before the time you and Lixi agreed on, so the two of us can spend a little more time alone together.”

Kazami Mei immediately understood what the woman meant and rolled her eyes, but reflexively refused, saying, "Then there's no need. Thank you so much for your kindness, Miss Hailing."

Hachiman Kairin's overly straightforward personality can be quite frightening at times, because if she says she's going to do something, she's definitely going to do it. If Kazami Mei accidentally says something that makes her angry, given Hachiman Kairin's personality, she would never let it go so easily, especially after the two of them have completely confirmed their 'couple' relationship.

In the blink of an eye, the two arrived at the door of 'Shiina's' house. As the doorbell rang, hurried footsteps came from behind the door.

However, the footsteps stopped eerily at the door, and Shiina Tatsuki waited a full three seconds before opening her door. She put one hand on her hip, deliberately adopting an impatient expression, and said coldly without even looking up—

"Just come in, I don't have any drinks prepared... Is coffee okay?"

It just has to be something other than black tea, otherwise he really wouldn't dare go in.

Shiina Riki's face appeared calm and indifferent, but in reality, her rapidly beating heart was almost making her faint on the spot. She could only force herself to maintain a calm demeanor by supporting her slightly trembling shoulders. She had deliberately waited a few seconds at the door before opening it to pretend that she didn't care.

With a nervous heart, Shiina Ritsuki controlled her facial expression and slowly raised her head to look ahead—

"Hailin, why did you suddenly come here?"

"I'm just here to return the 'class notes' you forgot to take. I'll be leaving right away."

As if she had anticipated Shiina Tatsuki's nervous state, Yawata Kairin deliberately narrowed her eyes and exchanged a glance with her before shoving an ordinary notebook into her hand. Only after doing all this did she revert to her usual composed demeanor.

The clever Shiina vaguely sensed that the 'class notes' in her hand were not simple, but she still stiffly put the notebook away.

"Well then, I still have work to do."

After saying this, Hachiman Kairin spoke calmly and then turned and left without hesitation, carrying her bass.

She had done everything she needed to do, so there was no need for her to stay there any longer.

Shiina Tatsuki knew perfectly well why the other party had come all this way. Her tense mood eased slightly, and her sharp purple eyes instinctively shifted away when they saw Kazami Mei. Her usually serious and stern face also became a little unnatural at this moment.

"...Please, anyway, come in quickly?"

No one is home today.

64

Chapter Sixty-Four: Hachiman's Love Notes

No one is home today.

Ms. Shiina, who is usually serious and rarely smiles, seemed completely different today.

Her words, which were usually sharp and scathing, now sounded hesitant and gentle. Her delicate face, which was as cold as an iceberg snow lotus, also had a rare softness. Her volatile personality had vanished without a trace at this moment.

Kazami Mei gasped, staring at Ms. Riki in front of her with a strange look.

Something's not right, is there?

Why would she emphasize that no one is home? Is Miss Lixi perhaps implying something?

"What are you doing? Why are you still standing there in a daze?"

Perhaps because she was worried that their current 'confrontation' would be seen by their familiar neighbors, Shiina Tatsuki, feeling inexplicably anxious, couldn't help but raise her head.

However, her sudden softening tone made Kazami Mei feel quite uncomfortable, and even inexplicably terrified.

"It's nothing, I just suddenly feel a little out of sorts."

Kazami Naru paused for two seconds with a complicated expression, then added, "After all, it's a bit strange that Ms. Riki suddenly became so gentle. You wouldn't have tricked me into going to that place, would you?"

Upon hearing this, Shiina Tatsuki's amethyst eyes widened instantly, and her previously gentle tone gradually turned into suppressed rage: "Huh? What do you mean by this? I finally decided to be a little gentler with you, and you...you actually said that?!"

"Idiot, is something wrong with your brain?"

This is just right.

I really don't feel used to Kazami Mei not getting a few scoldings from Shiina Tatsuki.

Now that the strong-willed, resilient, and sharp-tongued Miss Riki has returned to her original self, Kazami Mei feels as if he's taking a sip of freshly opened carbonated beverage on a hot summer day, the refreshing coolness and bubbles constantly overwhelming his reason.

But don't get me wrong, he doesn't have any special interests.

Even if there is, it's only for one specific person.

Thinking of this, Kazami Mei simply raised an eyebrow and replied with a slightly raised tone, "As expected, this is how Riki should be. Maintaining her normal state is the most appropriate thing to do. Besides, I came here this time because I have something important to discuss with you."

"If you can't maintain your normal attitude, I won't know how to continue."

"Long-winded!"

Shiina Tatsuki glanced shyly to the side, as if trying to hide her inner turmoil.

Shiina Tatsuki had already decided that she would interact with Kazami Mei in a 'girlish' manner today, because that way he might be more likely to fall for her, who didn't have much feminine charm. Who knew that this guy would say that her usual fierce demeanor was better.

This immediately left Shiina Tatsuki with mixed feelings, so complicated that she didn't know what to do.

The girl's chaotic emotions naturally made her impatient. She deliberately grabbed the doorknob and said angrily, "Are you coming in or not? If you're not coming in, I'm closing the door."

"Then I won't hesitate to bother you."