How can my simulation be a real love?

No wonder she felt a little strange today. Nagasaki Motoyo is usually the first person to talk about anything related to Kazami Mei, but today she was unusually saying that she was a sister-complex. Now it seems that she was actually holding back such a conspiracy.

"If what Mu said is true, then we absolutely cannot let Su Shi succeed!"

Shiina Riki, feeling agitated, frowned slightly, but then her chaotic thoughts made her rub her temples.

"But... Mu, why did you come to me for help? Since you know about this, why don't you just stop Su Shi yourself?"

Through her interactions with Kazami Mei, the most important thing the once hot-tempered Shiina learned was to remain calm. Instead of acting rashly to stop Nagasaki Motoyo, she looked at the cucumber spirit in front of her with a questioning gaze.

There are also suspicious points about Wakaba Mutsumi, who provided the 'intelligence'.

Even she could tell that Wakaba Mutsu and Takamatsu Akari had a good relationship. In addition, dealing with Su Shi would be no problem as long as that pink-haired girl was brought out. After all, that pink-haired girl was good at stirring up trouble, and even if Mutsu personally took action, it would be no problem.

But the other party came to make a request of him, which left Shiina Tatsuki completely puzzled.

"..."

Ruoye Mu shook her head silently.

“I have done this many times before.”

"But this time, due to some personal reasons, I can only ask Lixi to help me."

Personal reasons?

Shiina Riki silently looked at the little cucumber in front of her who was bowing her head at home. At this moment, she suddenly recalled the last band training session. Wakaba Mutsumi, who was not a member of Mygo, suddenly appeared. Now it seemed that he was trying to stop Suze's actions.

Thinking of this, Shiina Tatsuki sighed deeply, then slowly said with a straight face—

"I understand, I'll help you this time."

Seeing that Li Xi had given in, a ripple flashed in Ruo Ye Mu's eyes.

"...Lixi, don't you need to ask me why?"

"Since you didn't tell me directly, it must be because you can't say it right now. I'm not so tactless as to pry into your secrets! Besides, you're more trustworthy than that guy Su Shi right now."

Shiina Tatsuki snorted and turned her head away, her slightly flushed face seemingly just a cover for her goodwill.

Thinking about it carefully, I seem to be the best candidate after all.

In her lewd boyfriend's heart, the cute little lamp certainly holds a strong position... but the innocent and cute little penguin would only be tricked into selling herself to a woman like Su Shi and then counting the money for her, while the stinky pink hair is not very familiar with Ruoye Mutsu.

"..."

Wakaba Mutsumi stared blankly at Shiina Tatsuki, then nodded slightly.

She can't easily tell anyone that she's Ming's fiancée yet.

As her fiancée, she naturally has the most say and can always have an absolute advantage to suppress Su Shi. However, revealing her identity and alerting Su Shi will only make her more vigilant. She must use her power at the most appropriate time.

"Lixi, thank you."

"Huh? Why are you suddenly thanking me... I'm that guy's girlfriend too! This is nothing at all! Besides... I'm only thanking you for Akari's sake. If Su Shi really succeeds, Akari will be so pitiful!"

Shiina Tatsuki hurriedly explained with a cold, tense face. She simply said, "Then I'll go first," and turned to leave as if fleeing. But even though the two didn't say anything to each other, they had each built enough trust in their hearts.

Shiina Riki, who had escaped, took out her phone with a slightly flushed face, hesitated for a moment, and then dialed a certain number.

"Hello? Is this your older sister?"

"I have something to do tonight, so I might be home late... I might stay at a friend's house..."

"Huh? Why are you suddenly crying? Say something!"

After a moment, Ms. Shiina finally hung up the phone. She pursed her lips, which were painted with lip gloss, and a shy blush appeared on her ears. Even after the call was over, she was still muttering something.

I can't believe it! What exactly did that idiot sister misunderstand?

She was just there to catch a 'criminal' today; she didn't have any... that kind of thought at all!

Even though the girl's mind was full of self-suggestions, she unconsciously reached out and covered her cheeks, feeling her delicate cheeks gradually warming up in her palms, and couldn't help but recall some embarrassing scenes that had happened before.

Wait... what will happen to me if Su Shi isn't at Ming's house?

Just as the girl was feeling dizzy and had to stand still, covering her face to calm herself, a hand suddenly patted her shoulder.

"Wow?! Hai...Hai Ling?"

The suddenly appearing Hachiman Kairin stared expressionlessly at her face, giving her only a cursory glance before speaking slowly, "Have you finished your call? Are you staying at Naruto's house tonight?"

"You, you actually eavesdropped on my phone call?"

Shiina Riki stared in shock, her embarrassment at being exposed making her somewhat angry and trying to deflect the blame.

Upon hearing this, Hachiman Kairin blinked, raised an eyebrow meaningfully, and said, "...I didn't actually hear anything; I was just guessing."

"However, I understand now."

"I'll take Mutsuko and Takamatsu home. Ritsuki, do whatever you want to do."

With her ears turning red, Shiina Ritsuki couldn't help but raise her captivating purple eyes. The beauty mark at the corner of her eye seemed to be warmed by the blush on her pretty face. She opened her mouth as if to explain, but in the end, she said nothing.

Hachiman Kairin glanced in the direction not far away, then suddenly nudged the girl's back.

Shiina Riki, who immediately understood what she meant, pursed her lips in embarrassment and indignation, and had no choice but to muster up the courage to walk towards the vending machine.

The girl stood stiffly in front of the black-haired boy, her right arm wrapped around her left arm and her eyes darting around.

"Lixi?"

Holding a can of coffee, Kazami Mei leaned against the wall and couldn't help but blink at Riki's 'strange' expression.

Shiina Ritsuki clenched her fists tightly, her cheeks flushed, and slowly raised her head.

"Ming, there's something I... need to tell you!"

78

Chapter Seventy-Eight: I'm sorry, I'm so sorry...

"A hotel? I'm not going."

As if he had foreseen the future, Kazami Mei, who was leaning against the wall, suddenly spoke. His resolute and serious expression made Shiina freeze in place.

Perhaps it was these strange words that affected the atmosphere between the two, and the romantic and ambiguous atmosphere vanished instantly.

After a long silence, Shiina Riki's eyes widened, and then she opened her mouth, looking somewhat breathless.

"……what?"

What on earth is this guy saying so seriously?!

"What nonsense are you talking about? I didn't come to you for that kind of thing!"

Once she realized what was happening, Shiina Tatsuki retorted in a completely unconvincing tone. Her adorable, slightly rapid breathing betrayed no hint of sharpness as she playfully scolded him with mild and innocuous words.

Even though the girl stubbornly uttered such a 'denial' to Kazami Mei, she blushed and lowered her head as soon as she realized what she meant by those words.

Just by looking at her lost in thought, one could tell that Miss Lixi's inner self was clearly not as serious as she appeared on the surface.

"..."

Kazami Mei looked at Ms. Riki with a strange expression. He had only made up a joke to lighten the mood.

Could it be that Li Xi is actually considering it?

"...Ming, why are you looking at me like that?"

Having adjusted her breathing and mindset, Ms. Shiina suddenly raised her sharp, hawk-like purple eyes. The girl's long eyelashes resembled raven wings, and her slightly upturned, serious eyes were marred by her flushed and moist cheeks.

Not only did it lack any seriousness or majesty, but it also possessed an inexplicable allure.

Kazami Mei took a deep breath.

Isn't Miss Lixi a little too cute lately? How did he ever treat her like a brother before?

As he gradually calmed his emotions, Mr. Kazami coughed lightly, then asked in a serious tone, "So, Ritsuki, what exactly do you want to tell me?"

Shiina Riki and Kotaro had just talked privately when Riki ran over to find Kazami Mei without saying a word. Even if Kazami Mei pretended not to know, she could guess that this matter must be related to Wakaba Mutsu, who was not far away.

Kazami Naruto, who had inexplicably become serious again, stared intently in their direction, making Shiina Tatsuki, who had just mustered her courage, feel inexplicably nervous. She could only turn her head slightly and speak in a somewhat stiff tone, "Actually, it's not a big deal..."

"Um... can I go home with you tonight?"

Kazami Naru: ?

No, ladies.

"Miss Lixi?"

Kazami Mei's strange gaze swept over Shiina Tatsuki's entire body, causing the shame she had suppressed to rise rapidly like a flame touching straw. Feeling extremely uncomfortable, she hurriedly grabbed Kazami Mei's sleeve, her fair ears already flushed crimson.

"Don't misunderstand, I didn't mean that at all!"

"It's just because of Su Shi... I guess that guy is probably waiting for you to go back alone at your house right now, so I have to go back with you!"

Su Shi?

Upon hearing the girl's explanation, Kazami raised an eyebrow thoughtfully, recalling the Line message that Ms. Suze had replied to him earlier that day.

Ms. Suze's behavior today is quite unusual, and there are indeed many suspicious points about her. There must be a reason why Shiina Riki took the initiative to come over. In Kazami Mei's opinion, it is probably because the little wood revealed some information to Ms. Riki, which made her start to be wary of Suze.

Kazami Mei naturally understood Shiina Tatsuki's wariness of Nagasaki Motoyo.

If we're talking about the girlfriend that Kazami Naruhiro most wants to deepen their relationship with right now, then Ms. Momoko is undoubtedly the number one. However, Kazami Naruhiro and Shiina Tatsuki, who are familiar with her personality, know very well that this cunning girlfriend, Nagasaki Momoko, is not so simple.

Miss Su Shi doesn't seem to be as well-behaved and obedient as she appears.

After thinking it over, Kazami hesitated for two seconds before saying slowly, "I am well aware that Su Shi did not attend the gathering today. In fact, I was planning to take a detour to Su Shi's house before going home to check on her."

Nagasaki Motoyo's little schemes didn't escape his notice, especially since Wakaba Mutsu had already brought it up with him beforehand.

Kazami Mei, however, did not get angry.

After all, Su Shi was a girl who lacked a sense of security. She lacked the feeling of being loved and protected. So when Feng Jianming confirmed their relationship, he decided that he would give Su Shi enough security no matter what, so that she would be willing to accept others from the bottom of her heart.

But now, the restless Miss Su Shi may be secretly plotting something.

Even knowing this, he remained calm because Kazami Mei had an absolute firmness and rationality regarding his responsibilities; no matter what Nagasaki Motoyo did for him later, Kazami Mei would never abandon anyone around him!

If Suze accidentally does something that hurts others, Kazami Mei will take responsibility to correct her mistake.

Kazami Mei gradually pulled her wandering thoughts back, inserted the 500 yen coin she was holding into the vending machine next to her, skillfully took out a warm tube of coffee and handed it to Shiina Tatsuki, then calmly and slowly said—

"Actually, Lixi, you don't need to worry about Su Shi's matter. I will find a way to handle it."

"...Ming, are you complaining that I'm meddling in other people's business?"

Shiina Riki slowly furrowed her brows, choosing not to take the coffee but instead taking a few steps forward and getting closer to him.

Seeing this, Feng Jianming sighed softly and shook his head slowly, explaining patiently in a very gentle tone: "Because the problem with Su Shi is actually my responsibility. I selfishly wanted to keep you all by my side, so it is only natural that I also need to take on the obligation to solve the problem."

Upon hearing the explanation, Ms. Shiina's gaze softened slightly, but she still pursed her light-colored lip gloss with some dissatisfaction.

"Ming, we're lovers, right?"

"This isn't just your 'obligation' and 'responsibility.' My future... and the fate of the lamp are also tied to yours! No matter what happens, I will stay by your side. Don't try to take everything on yourself!"

The girl slowly extended her small fist and pressed it against Kazami Naruto's heart, then couldn't help but gently bump her head against his chest repeatedly.

These words of dissatisfaction, which sounded like a childish complaint, made Kazami Naruto breathe a sigh of relief. He then immediately raised his hands and adopted a gesture of respect characteristic of the French.

"I surrender. It seems it's time to rely on my lovely Miss Lixi."

I was successfully persuaded by Miss Lixi.

Whether as a reliable partner in the 'band' or as a 'lover' to spend a lifetime with, the proud and aloof beauty with a stern face before him is still the person Kazami Naruto can trust the most. Now, no matter what he says, he can't refuse her help.

"...Who is yours?"

The black-haired girl lying on Kazami Naruto's chest mumbled something, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.

Although I feel somewhat annoyed when I think about Toyokawa Shoko now, there is some truth to what she said back then.

The current Shiina Tatsuki and the Kazami Mei in front of him are now truly a "community of shared destiny"!

"Speaking of which... Lixi, are you really sure it's okay for you not to go home tonight?"

"Huh? When did I say I was going to stay and sleep here?"

Shiina Riki blushed and broke free from Kazami Naruto's embrace, looking up at his face with a slightly evasive gaze.

Seeing that Feng Jianming had subtly gained the upper hand, he teased her with a hint of mockery in his eyes, "Didn't you just tell me yourself? That 'no matter what happens, I'll stay by your side,' right?"

"Could it be that Miss Lixi was just deceiving and toying with my feelings? That her own words don't count?"