How can my simulation be a real love?

"call……"

Seeing that the girl did not resist, Toyokawa Shoko secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Her warm, jewel-like amber eyes narrowed slightly, and a complex expression gradually appeared on her face. Then she led Ruoye Mu towards the outside of the recording studio.

……

The crisp sound of bells rang in her ears. Toyokawa Shoko, who was walking in front, took the initiative to push open the glass door of Yuzawa Cafe. She led the reserved Wakaba Mutsu toward the innermost seat. Before the other party could speak, the blue-haired girl picked up the menu with a serious face.

As we enter December, temperatures have plummeted to freezing point.

In this temperature, only the cozy coffee shop kept the heating on all the time. The light green-haired girl, whose ear tips were red from the cold wind, subconsciously raised her eyes and carefully examined Xiangzi, who had suddenly 'invited' her.

Since Ave Mujica got on track, the two haven't spoken alone for a while.

"It's very cold today, Xiao Mu, would you like something hot to drink?"

Hearing Toyokawa Shoko's soft and concerned voice, Wakaba Mutsu nodded subconsciously.

Why does it seem like Xiangzi is being especially gentle with her today?

"Then please bring two Darjeeling glasses, and would you like any other desserts, Xiao Mu?"

"..."

Ruoye Mu shook her head gently. Compared to these things, she was more concerned about why Toyokawa Shoko had sought her out.

Seeing the 'half-body' in front of her display the same calm demeanor as usual, Toyokawa Shoko, with a hint of nervousness and hesitation in her eyes, opened her mouth. She wanted to say something but hesitated, and in the end, her cheeks turned red, and she had to swallow back the question that was about to come out.

Noticing Toyokawa Shoko's unusual behavior, Wakaba Mutsumi, with a slight frown, spoke with concern—

"Xiao Xiang?"

"I'm...sorry, I was just a little distracted."

Shoko Toyokawa took a deep breath to calm herself down, and then massaged her aching temples, mimicking the way Kazami Mei usually did her work.

After taking several deep breaths to prepare herself mentally, she suddenly raised her gentle eyes and stared intently at Ruo Ye Mu, speaking in a stiff tone—

"I've actually heard about it these past two days, about the Ruoye family suddenly announcing... that you, Xiaomu, are engaged."

Saying those words seemed to have exhausted all her strength.

Hearing this, Wakaba Mutsu was slightly taken aback. She thought about it for a long time but never expected that Shoko would ask about this.

"Xiao Mu, even if you try your best to pretend that nothing happened, you know that this matter cannot be hidden from me."

"Besides, that's your engagement ring on your left middle finger, isn't it?"

At this point, Toyokawa Shoko gently gritted her teeth. She seemed to instantly revert to her usual sharp and stern Oblivionis, her hawk-like gaze fixed on Wakaba Mutsumi's fair and delicate left hand, where the glittering silver ring was impossible to conceal.

If Ye Mu just sat there blankly, not knowing how to respond to the other person for a moment.

It seems that her mother really didn't make a big fuss about it. Judging from Xiangzi's current attitude, she probably doesn't know that her husband is Kazami Mei.

"This is... utterly unreasonable!"

"Xiao Mu, you're only sixteen years old, and suddenly your family is arranging for you to get engaged to someone you've never even met... No matter how you look at it, this is unacceptable! Xiao Mu, didn't you express your thoughts and wishes to your parents at all?!"

Shoko Toyokawa, her emotions running high, looked up. The sharpness in her voice was like a tightly wound rubber band wrapped around a watermelon. When the elasticity exceeded its limit, the emotions that burst forth were impossible for her to suppress for a moment.

Faced with the girl's anxious and concerned words, Ruoye Mu didn't know how to respond for a moment.

Whether she was considering Mingyi or Xiangzi, she couldn't tell them the real truth.

She wasn't arranged by her family at all; instead, she fought for her rights and got the result she has today.

"Your two Darjeeling glasses, please enjoy."

As the waiter brought the steaming Darjeeling tea to the table, the anxious Toyokawa Shoko subconsciously calmed down. She lowered her head and quickly spoke to the silent little wooden boy—

"Mu, I was a little too emotional just now, I'm really sorry..."

"It's okay, because Xiao Xiang is worried about me."

Ruoye Mu shook her head gently, her feelings unexpectedly complicated by the sudden 'misunderstanding'.

Now she understood why Xiangzi had been so hesitant to speak just now.

Even after calming down, it doesn't mean this matter can be glossed over. With her tone softened, the worry in Toyokawa Shoko's eyes seemed almost tangible. She pursed her delicate cherry lips and slowly said, "But such a life-changing decision should be made with someone you love."

"Xiao Mu, can you really accept this yourself?"

"I can accept."

Wakaba Mutsu shook his head, and his unwavering response surprised Toyokawa Shoko.

"How could you possibly accept this? Xiao Mu, you need to understand..."

"He's a good person, I like him very much."

The doll-like girl sitting in front of him explained this with a blank expression, causing Toyokawa Shoko to swallow back all the words she wanted to say.

Because she knew that Xiao Mu, who had never resisted her family since childhood, would probably accept being engaged and give up resistance if she were suddenly betrothed, which was almost impossible for her.

Toyokawa Shoko clenched her fists weakly, and finally let out a long sigh, her helplessness turning into a deep sigh.

She couldn't possibly ask Wakaba Mutsu to go back and fight desperately against her mother, could she? Even a year ago, Toyokawa Shoko would have found it difficult to bring up this matter, let alone now that she was no longer the innocent, naive, and weak young lady of the Toyokawa family.

But if she hadn't acted 'rebelliously' towards her family, perhaps one day she would have ended up like Mu?

"..."

The air between the two fell completely silent because of Wakaba Mutsu's sudden words.

This made Xiao Mutou, who wasn't very good at chatting, open his mouth but hesitate. His doll-like, delicate, and cute face became a little stiff, and he could only secretly reach out and touch the ring on his middle finger to ease his embarrassment.

Oh no, she had absolutely no idea how to start the conversation.

After hesitating for a few seconds, the wooden figure finally raised its eyes and softly spoke—

"Xiao Xiang has also fallen for someone."

The sudden question made Toyokawa Shoko's body tremble. Her right hand, which was holding Darjeeling tea, was trembling in an extremely unreserved manner. In her nervousness, she didn't even notice the loophole in the other person's words.

"Is the person you like Ming?"

Ruo Ye Mu's sudden question left her at a loss for words. She didn't know whether to explain that "it's not Kazami Naruto" or "she doesn't have anyone she likes." However, Ruo Ye Mu was her most trusted "half-body," and the two, who were like sisters, understood each other the most.

Even if she wanted to hide it or pretend, she wouldn't succeed, because Wakaba Mutsu would definitely find details that she hadn't noticed and guess that Toyokawa Shoko hadn't told her the truth. So, only in front of Wakaba Mutsu did she not need to wear that mask of pretense.

Yes, I like him.

The girl, whose expression was somewhat stiff, gently combed her light blue ponytail with her index finger, then casually placed the teacup in her hand back onto the plate.

She admitted it.

A shy feeling welled up from somewhere, causing Toyokawa Shoko's cheeks to blush unnaturally. Her beautiful face, which was usually dignified and elegant on stage, stiffened with nervousness. She spoke her true feelings to the 'half-body' in front of her.

Her demeanor as a young lady or as the leader of Ave Mujica has completely vanished.

At this moment, Toyokawa Shoko is just an ordinary girl who has fallen in love.

"..."

Ruo Ye Mu stared blankly at the other person, speechless for a moment.

She had long realized that Toyokawa Shoko actually liked Kazami Mei. Perhaps Shoko had known or even fallen in love with Mei even earlier than she had, but until now, this shy girl had not dared to express even a hint of her feelings to him.

This has led to the current complicated situation around Ming, but Toyokawa Shoko, who is closest to him, is completely unaware of it.

Toyokawa Shoko slowly exhaled a breath of stale air. Recalling Wakaba Mutsumi's current situation, she frowned, gritted her teeth, and then earnestly spoke to her—

"Xiao Mu, I like Ming."

"I will give my all for this relationship. I live with the belief that I will marry him. I will entrust my life and destiny to him and I am willing to give everything for it."

"This is my love from the bottom of my heart, so Xiao Mu, you absolutely cannot treat something as important as engagement as a game. Marriage is something that must be done with someone you love and who is in tune with you!"

"If you have any ideas, come find me right away. No matter what... I'll help you, Xiaomu!"

Watching Toyokawa Shoko lecture her with a solemn and serious demeanor, Wakaba Mutsuki, with mixed feelings, fell silent once again.

She knew how much Xiangzi valued the ethereal concept of 'fate'. Despite her extreme pride, she was as fragile as glass, desperately needing love yet incredibly strong. Once she fell in love with someone, she would become hopelessly entangled in it, but this affection also made her stubborn.

Shoko Toyokawa would certainly not want to share her love with others.

"……I see."

In the end, Ruoye Mu simply nodded, but her heart was filled with mixed feelings.

If Xiaoxiang were to be told directly that her fiancé is Ming, given her awkward personality, she would definitely be greatly shocked. Her unrequited love would be instantly ended, and she might even never dare to approach Kazami Ming again.

No, that won't do.

If Ming were to confess to Xiangzi now, he would undoubtedly succeed. However, Xiangzi's personality would certainly not allow him to date so many girls at the same time, so the confession would undoubtedly fail. Not to mention that Su Shi's matter has not yet been resolved.

But what should I do?

……

Once the moving process had settled down, Kazami Naruto told everyone about it.

Although the fact that he was living with Ms. Mu was not mentioned, even just moving was enough to cause a great stir.

Not only did the band want to hold their new band meeting at his house, but Mygo's five girlfriends couldn't resist coming over to see for themselves. So, the day after Kazami Naruto announced the news, they all came over.

"Rikki, hurry up and ring the doorbell!"

"Screw you! If you're in such a hurry, then press it yourself!"

Urged on by a certain pink-haired guy behind him, Shiina Ritsuki's expression gradually stiffened.

Ming had only said that the move would be to a slightly larger place, but who knew that as soon as she arrived, she would see a towering detached villa. Just walking to the door and ringing the doorbell made her uncontrollably nervous.

"...Hiss, but is this really Mingming's new home?"

"The house number says 'Kazami,' and there's nothing wrong with the address..."

Even though Chihaya Aine had seen the ultra-luxurious apartment of the wealthy Mrs. Suze in person, she was still a little stunned when she saw this villa. She looked down several times to confirm that the address was correct, but this villa was a bit too big, wasn't it?

"..."

Nagasaki Motoyo stood next to the dazed little penguin, staring at the 'Kazami' sign with a puzzled look.

To be aware that a house can only be registered with a 'house number' if the owner has full ownership of the property.

Just as her thoughts were in turmoil, the door not far away was suddenly opened from the inside.

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The door opened.

As the iron gate opened from the inside, a petite green-haired girl came into view.

She was wearing a simple lace dress, which perfectly accentuated her slender and supple waist. Her long, smooth, light green hair was styled into an elegant yet casual updo at the back of her head, and her long, soft legs were encased in thin, snow-white over-the-knee socks.

From any angle, she is a flawless and incredibly cute girl.

"Everyone, why aren't you coming in?"

Perhaps because the Mygo members were still standing there in a daze, after a moment of silence, Wakaba Mutsu raised his calm golden eyes and swept them over the crowd in front of him, then tilted his head with a look of confusion.

"Mu? What are you doing here?"

The first to react was Shiina Tatsuki, who was standing at the door, her right hand still hovering over the doorbell she was about to press.

They had deliberately chosen to set off very early today, but they didn't expect that Ruoye Mu would arrive even faster than them. Not to mention that she didn't seem to have heard in the 'girlfriend' group chat that Ruoye Mu would also be coming.

If Ye Mugubo's usually unperturbed face paused for two seconds, he would then slowly and deliberately answer—

"...Because Ming is very busy moving, I wanted to come and help."

However, the doll-like girl in front of him was dressed in a casual outfit, which really made Shiina Ritsuki a little stunned.

At this moment, Shiina Tatsuki even had the illusion that 'this is actually her home,' but when she thought of the big 'Kazami' written on the doorplate, she just shook her head and shook the messy thoughts out of her head.

"Hey! So Xiao Mu came to see Mingming's new house today too?"

"We left very early, but Xiao Mu was even faster than us!!"

Chihaya Aine, who was hiding behind Shiina Tatsuki, peeked out and stared wide-eyed in surprise.

Her crystal-like gray eyes scanned Ruoye Mu's entire body from head to toe. No matter how many times she looked at her, she felt that Ruoye Mu was even more beautiful than a doll meticulously sculpted by an artisan. Even just looking at her beautiful face was a visual treat.