How can my simulation be a real love?

Kazami Mei stepped into the familiar entryway without hesitation. He had visited Riki's home several times before, often under the pretext of having a band, but this time it wasn't because of the band or their work. He was invited by Riki alone, simply as an 'individual'.

The meaning is completely different now.

A faint blush crept onto Shiina Tatsuki's cheeks as she walked ahead. She led Kazami Mei towards her room as usual, but as they stepped into the living room, she casually remarked—

"Was what I just did inappropriate?"

Shiina Riki was never good at socializing. Whether at Hanasaki River High School or elsewhere, she was always alone. Because of her strict attitude, she also found it difficult to cooperate with others, which made her regret her 'clumsy imitation'.

Just now, Ming frowned, which is rare for him. Could it be that he dislikes me because of this?

Kazami Mei had no idea what was wrong with this girl who was lost in thought. He simply raised his eyebrows, revealing his usual calm expression, and responded unhurriedly.

"The reason why pebbles are held in people's hands and played with is because they have no sharp edges."

“If Miss Lixi’s ‘gentleness’ just now was from the heart, then I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it… However, this is similar to our ‘composition’. The Lixi I like doesn’t ‘imitate’ me to improve my composition, but truly expresses her own personality, desires, and sharpness in the composition.”

"I think Ms. Lixi, who lets her 'self' shine on stage, is more adorable than ever."

It is precisely because Shiina Tatsuki is so serious and stubborn, strict with others while strictly restraining himself, that his unwilling, unyielding, and straightforward personality makes Kazami Mei find him truly adorable.

Perhaps that's why he couldn't take his eyes off him at all.

"Idiot, what are you saying all of a sudden...!"

Suddenly, Kazami Mei threw out a few words like "I like it" and "cute." Even though Shiina Tatsuki was mentally prepared, her eyes widened immediately. Her already flustered heart was pounding so hard that it felt like it was going to jump out of her chest. She could only clench her fists tightly to suppress her panic.

It was as if some indescribable emotion, like the flow of a stream at night, was constantly overflowing from her heart, and she was helpless to suppress it.

Damn it, I’m so unwilling!

She originally thought that Kazami preferred girls like Suze or Aine, who were gentle, obedient, and cute. That was why Riki, who was naturally irritable and unlikable, wanted to imitate her a little. But who knew that not only did he not accept her, he also seriously expressed his love to her 'original' self.

Doesn't this mean that Kazami Mei likes her in her most 'pure' form?

What kind of person would fall for someone before even winning him over?

The black-haired girl, her cherry lips pursed, gently clenched her fist, and her eyes gradually became as sharp as ever.

Instead of being carried down the stairs by a strange stand-in, Kazami Naru followed Ms. Riki to her room on the second floor.

Kazami Mei originally thought that Shiina Tatsuki only intended to talk to him face to face in the living room, but she did not expect that the girl would not hesitate at all. After entering the room, she immediately led him to the room, as if she was worried that their time alone would be disturbed by a third party.

"Please make yourself a seat, I'll go make some coffee."

As if afraid that his inner tension would be discovered by the man beside him, Shiina Ritsuki casually uttered a nonchalant remark and then fled the room as if running away.

Kazami Mei, lost in thought, simply looked up and stood in this familiar room.

Shiina Riki's room was simply furnished, and the interior decoration was almost exactly the same as when he last came. If it weren't for the faint, pleasant fragrance in the room, no one would think it was a girl's room.

"...So, what should we do now?"

Kazami Mei pondered, stroking his chin, feeling a headache coming on about the upcoming 'showdown'.

Although Ms. Hailing's intention was for him to confess again and to force Shiina Tatsuki to give a "definite" answer during their time alone, if she was still hesitant, she would either kiss her forcefully or push her down. In any case, any "action" that could force her to tell the truth would be considered reasonable.

"If we really do what Miss Hailing says, Lixi might just kill me..."

Miss Lixi can hit a 4-beat drumbeat with one hand. If she were really extremely ashamed and angry, she might even be able to unscrew Barbatos' cockpit, not to mention his already fragile skull. These hot-tempered and arrogant beauties would probably break it to pieces.

Namo San!

"I don't want to think about it too much. At this point, I can only trust Hailing."

At worst, Miss Lixi will punch me a couple of times. She can't possibly kill herself with one punch, can she?

What happened to Hailing?

The wooden door, partially closed, was gently pushed open—

Shiina Riki, frowning, walked in carrying two paper cups of hot coffee. The sudden drop in temperature made the warm white steam in the air even more noticeable. The strong and composed girl simply handed over the coffee and then sat down directly in her computer chair.

"I didn't even have a chance to ask you yesterday, how did your date with Hailing go?"

Although Shiina Tatsuki had already received the answer from Yahata Kairin herself last night, she still wanted to hear how Kazami Naru would respond.

Kazami Mei simply smiled and shrugged, his expression as smug as a soldier boasting of his achievements to a general: "As you can see, I used this opportunity to confirm my feelings for Hailin, and at the same time, I successfully forced out the truth that she had been hiding in her heart."

For some reason, Shiina Tatsuki felt a little jealous and pouted. With her arms crossed, she casually crossed her legs and teased, "...Really? Well, you're really good at dealing with girls. It seems like you can easily fool any kind of girl, right?"

It's not that he's good at dealing with girls, it's that Miss Hailing's methods are too profound!

Later on, it felt like Kazami Mei wasn't the one trying to win over Hai Ling anymore; it was Hai Ling who was trying to win him over.

"That's completely untrue, isn't it?"

Kazami sighed.

"If I were really as amazing as you say, Li Xi, I probably would have already won over the girl I like. I wouldn't be waiting so long for 'her' confession, and I don't know when I'll get an answer."

Kazami Mei couldn't help but make such a sarcastic remark as he glanced in Shiina Tatsuki's direction, but once he looked away, his gaze was impossible to look away from.

Shiina Tatsuki is a very typical Yamato Nadeshiko beauty with long, straight black hair. Her dignified appearance in a kimono at the summer festival is still imprinted in Kazami Mei's mind. Shiina Tatsuki, with her cold face, is petite but has a slender and well-proportioned figure. In particular, her stunningly beautiful face, which can be described as a work of art, is always radiating charm.

If Shiina Tatsuki were simply 'pretty', she wouldn't have completely stolen Kazami Mei's attention.

The problem is that she was wearing loose, light pajamas at the moment, and sitting in the computer chair with her legs crossed, she completely revealed her long, shapely legs. Her snow-white skin and perfect curves were as dazzling as pearls.

If we only consider body shape and appearance, Ms. Lixi might be the most perfect one in Mygo.

"..."

Shiina Ritsuki felt Kazami Mei's gaze constantly glancing at her legs, and instantly realized something, her delicate body trembled slightly.

Even though she was so shy that her ears turned red and her breathing became rapid, she didn't say anything to stop his lewd peeping, nor did she try to avoid his gaze. She just sat there stiffly and unnaturally, like a model in an art exhibition.

Kazami Mei would occasionally steal glances at her legs, but Shiina Tatsuki would always quickly look away or simply scold him harshly.

But now that he was adopting a completely 'acquiescing' attitude, Shiina Tatsuki felt a strange feeling welling up inside him.

Is Hailing's method really useful?

Recalling the detailed 'strategy guide' recorded in her notebook, the shy black-haired girl felt her head buzzing from the high temperature.

"..."

Kazami Mei, who was not far away, was truly treated to a feast for the eyes, but he naturally did not forget his original purpose due to the temptation in front of him.

Gently shaking his head, Kazami Naruto snapped out of his reverie and began to speak in a serious tone: "Actually, I came here today specifically because I have something important to discuss with you, Riki. I happened to hear some things from Suze recently."

Upon hearing the name 'Nagasaki Motoyo', Shiina Tatsuki, who had been stiff all over, trembled slightly in the eyes.

Kazami Mei didn't even give Shiina Riki time to come to her senses before she uttered the words crisply: "Back then, Suze suddenly told me... Riki, you and I have confirmed our 'relationship'."

"I'm completely clueless about this, so does Lixi know anything about it?"

Straight to the point.

At this point, Kazami Mei could no longer beat around the bush with Shiina Ritsuki. Given Ritsuki's straightforward personality, expressing her emotions directly was probably the most appropriate approach. The result of her inquiry was exactly as Kazami Mei had guessed.

"I……"

Shiina Riki stared at the wooden marks on the ground with a slightly evasive look in her eyes, as if she were a patient in a hospital bed counting the stars on the ceiling. Her face instantly froze, and she was speechless for a moment, feeling guilty for saying such things without permission.

I originally wanted to explain this to Kazami Ming as soon as possible in the next few days, but I didn't expect Su Shi to act so quickly!

However, it's not too late to explain now.

Stubborn and headstrong, Shiina Ritsuki takes everything she does and says very seriously, so she doesn't choose to hide this 'lie'. She simply takes a deep breath and immediately responds—

"I was aware of this matter, and I should say that I was actually the main reason."

Seeing Shiina Tatsuki's sincere admission, Kazami Mei could only let out a long sigh.

Just as he had guessed, it was Shiina Tatsuki himself who said something to Nagasaki Motoyo.

"...At that time, Su Shi seemed to be about to go over and talk to you and Hai Ling, so I guessed that Su Shi was definitely not thinking anything good... In order to stop her, I was anxious and... I just said that I was your girlfriend."

The beautiful, black-haired woman, with her captivating gaze, murmured hesitantly, but true to her straightforward and earnest nature, she spoke the truth without hesitation.

At some point, her posture of crossing her legs had changed. Now, both feet were placed upright and straight on the ground, and her two hands, which were usually holding drumsticks, were resting on her knees. This gesture was as if she were willingly admitting her mistake and apologizing.

Despite inwardly praising Shiina Tatsuki, Kazami Mei maintained a cold expression and feigned calmness as she said, "So, Ms. Tatsuki, who suddenly said such a thing, have you already decided what to do next?"

Shiina Riki blushed and opened her mouth, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping herself.

She could have simply said, "I will take responsibility for what I say," so why couldn't she say anything at this moment?

She used to think that girls in shoujo manga who didn't dare to confess their feelings were strange, until she encountered the situation herself and realized how difficult it was. Even if you try your best, it's hard to express the feelings you can't say.

Shiina Tatsuki knew she had such an awkward and unlikable personality, and she also knew that whether now or in the future, she had to take the initiative to say those words. Just as Hachiman Kairin said, if she continued to maintain this relationship of neither rejecting nor agreeing—

Sooner or later, Kazami Mei will choose to give up.

"It's just a sentence."

Shiina Riki glared fiercely at Kazami Naruto. Her beautiful and charming face was now changed by her deep frown, with an indelible struggle and entanglement imprinted between her brows. She clenched her small fists tightly as if to cheer herself up.

Under Kazami Mei's astonished gaze, Shiina Tatsuki suddenly stood up and walked up to him.

If you really can't express it verbally, just use a kiss or other action to replace words.

With the dashing words from "Hachiman's Love Notes" constantly replaying in her mind, Shiina Tatsuki, her head already limp, stared at Kazami Mei with a flushed face. Her expression, as if she was about to cry but was struggling desperately, was the epitome of endearing vulnerability.

"..."

Kazami Mei almost thought that Riki was angry and embarrassed and was about to come over and teach him a lesson.

However, at such close range, he could clearly see the other person's expression. It could be said that Miss Lixi, whose only weakness was her mouth, was desperately trying to burst out all the feelings she had buried in her heart.

Even Shiina Riki has become like this, so Kazami Mei, as her 'lover who has already kissed her,' has to be even more proactive than her!

"Lixi, you haven't replied to my confession since last time."

"So... this time I'm going to tell you all over again, seriously! This time you better listen carefully, and then give me a definite answer right here!"

Taking a deep breath, Kazami Mei slowly opened her deep, star-like black eyes.

"Shiina Tatsuki, I like you!"

"Please date me with the premise of marriage and having ten children!"

65

Chapter Sixty-Five: Li Xi is the epitome of womanhood.

"..."

Shiina Riki's long, dark eyelashes trembled slightly, and her eyes, which instinctively wanted to look away, were controlled by her will and pointed straight ahead.

This time, Kazami Mei's confession was far more powerful than the last one. The sudden confession she made to Takamatsu Akari was just that—sudden, like a fleeting dream. It was only because Akari was right next to her that she couldn't agree.

But this time, Shiina Tatsuki was mentally prepared in advance to face this unique emotional impact head-on.

"Well……"

Faced with such a blatant expression of pure love, Shiina Tatsuki could only let out a meaningless sob as her cheeks burned.

Never having imagined she would be in love, she was like a cat being pinched by the scruff of its neck. Her trembling left hand gripped her right arm somewhat unnaturally, and the extreme tension caused beads of sweat to form on the girl's forehead and nose.

Her usually stern and cold face had blossomed like a newly opened peach blossom, delicate and lovely, making her all the more endearing.

Her skin flushed a shy pink, her messy hair, damp with sweat, clung to her blushing ears, and her beautiful, purplish eyes, which she instinctively avoided looking at, stared at him with extreme shyness. Whenever their eyes met in mid-air, she would hurriedly look away.

The once serious, tough, sharp-tongued, and short-tempered Miss Riki has undergone such a dramatic change in front of Kazami Mei.

Her shy and adorable appearance was so captivating that it almost made Kazami Mei fall for her.

Fortunately, Kazami Mei quickly recovered, shook her head to dispel the chaotic thoughts in her mind, and continued in a serious tone, "Tachiki, you're not going to try to get away with saying 'considering' this time, are you?"

Shiina Tatsuki simply widened her eyes and replied in a firm tone, "Huh? Do you take me for some kind of dishonest, stupid woman?"

Is not it?

Kazami Mei rolled his eyes and silently complained to himself. Knowing Shiina Tatsuki's personality, he naturally couldn't say it to her face.

If we're talking about 'frankness,' Ms. Shiina is indeed the kind of person who goes straight to the point, but her so-called 'frankness' is directly reflected in her work and interpersonal relationships.

If there are any problems during regular band practice, Shiina Ritsuki will point them out without any hesitation, and may even reprimand them coldly without any mercy.

Even if the little penguin is negative about the band, Ms. Shiina, who is in a bad mood, can still scold him.

However, this frankness did not carry over into her love life; when it came to her own feelings, she could only end up with resentment.

"Since Miss Lixi isn't a 'stubborn, dishonest woman,' how do you plan to respond to my confession?"