How can my simulation be a real love?

Lena brought her soft, pudding-like face close to the table, her beautiful heterochromatic eyes fixed on the dishes. You could vaguely hear 'gurgling' sounds, as if you could see the 'cat ears' on her head trembling with excitement.

Perhaps it was her words that expressed everyone's feelings, causing the girlfriends around her to look at her with pitiful eyes.

Kazami Mei found it somewhat amusing to be stared at like that, so she waved her hand lightly as if she didn't care at all.

"Everyone, you don't need to look at me anymore. Let's start eating before the food gets cold."

"I'm gonna start now--"

A unified voice rang in my ears as everyone launched their attack on the dish they had been eyeing.

Sitting next to Kazami Naru, Chihaya Aine's lips curled into a slight smile. After picking up a piece of Dongpo pork, she narrowed her silver-gray eyes mischievously and deliberately opened her small mouth, speaking in a somewhat ambiguous tone: "Naru worked so hard to prepare so many dishes today, she should rest well during the meal~"

"As his girlfriend, I happened to be sitting right next to him, so I had to reluctantly take on this responsibility."

It doesn't matter, it's reasonable for Aine-sama to do this!

Although almost no one actually follows it seriously, according to the 'girlfriend' agreement that everyone secretly made, any 'offensive' launched in front of everyone is considered reasonable!

As long as everyone can see what Ming does, then no matter who comes, it can't be called sneaking away!

My heart and my actions are as clear as a clear mirror, and everything I do is righteous!

"..."

Watching his pink-haired girlfriend bring the Dongpo pork to her mouth with chopsticks, Mr. Kazami, who had been feeding each other countless times before, didn't stand on ceremony and directly opened his mouth and ate Chihaya Aine's chopsticks along with the food.

At the very moment he swallowed, a strong sense of vision came from all directions.

Perhaps it was just Takamatsu Akari's blank stare, or Wakaba Mutsu's expressionless gaze, or even Shiina Tatsuki's desire to look but not daring to raise her head, only able to steal glances.

In short, all of his girlfriend's gazes were drawn to him without prior arrangement.

The culprit, the pink-haired girl, naturally noticed this as well. Seeing this, she not only didn't restrain herself but instead went even further, grinning foolishly, "Hehe~ Then I'll feed her again..."

After struggling internally for a long time, Shiina Ritsuki, sitting next to Takamatsu Akari, pursed her cherry lips.

Seeing that the other 'girlfriends' around were all silent, Shiina Tatsuki, who didn't want to be looked down upon by this pink-haired girl, suddenly spoke up—

"Ming, you should try this dish too!"

Her heart was pounding strongly, and her ears, flushed red as if engorged with blood, gradually spread to her entire cheeks. Shiina Tatsuki simply picked up a beef ball with her chopsticks and carefully fed it to Kazami Mei from below with her hand.

Wait, could this be...?

Mr. Kazami had a bad feeling, but he couldn't refuse his girlfriend's 'handout'. He could only open his mouth and eat the dumplings that Riki fed him. This action made Ms. Riki smile.

"Hey, cucumbers are delicious too."

"I think Ming should eat more..."

This was perhaps the signal to 'charge'. Wakaba Mutsu, who had been silent, also picked up food and fed it to Takamatsu Akari, who was sitting next to her, almost at the same time.

Both of them were surprised when they saw each other's actions, but they did not stop what they were doing.

Kazami Naru:!

Buhou was sweating profusely.

Normally, he might have been able to find a way to avoid it, but after Chihaya Aine set this precedent, he had to treat everyone the same. As long as it was food handed to him by his girlfriend, he would have to chew it up and swallow it even if he was so full he could die.

"..."

Kazami Mei's expression grew increasingly stiff.

They're usually quite reserved and don't dare to take the initiative with him, but now they're going all out against him, right?

Are we treating it like a raid?

But he had no choice but to bite the bullet and eat all the food his girlfriends fed him. Fortunately, the gluttonous little cat was only focused on eating and had no intention of interfering in this invisible competition.

"Ming, this one."

Le Nai stretched slightly and handed over the smoked duck meat along with her bowl, her expectant heterochromatic eyes clearly conveying her meaning.

Seeing this, Kazami Mei took a deep breath and then ate all the food that everyone fed her. Then, she subconsciously glanced at Nagasaki Motoyo not far away.

Only Nagasaki Motoyo, sitting on the other side, seemed a little dazed. The usually 'cunning' girl was now in a daze, but she quickly reacted the moment Kazami Mei's gaze swept over her and hurriedly picked up her chopsticks to take a piece of braised pork.

A gentle smile played on her lips as she spoke softly, like a mother would—

"Xiaodeng is right. We still need to pack our moving luggage together. Ming, who just worked hard to prepare the meal, needs to eat his fill."

When Kazami Mei noticed Nagasaki Motoyo's unusual behavior, a hint of doubt flashed through his mind.

He noticed that Ms. Su Shi was acting a little strange today, ever since she came to the kitchen to help prepare the food.

His usually flirtatious and cunning girlfriend, who was always flirting with him, now seemed preoccupied with something, and didn't take the initiative to do anything even when they were in the kitchen together.

Kazami Mei knew that this was probably because of the last 'dinner'. That time, Suze broke down in front of him and almost cried. Since then, she seemed to have become somewhat unnatural compared to usual, and she always looked like she wanted to hide something when she was with him.

Su Shi has things she doesn't want herself to know.

"That's true, then I won't be polite and will eat more."

Just as Kazami Naruto said before, no matter what Suze is thinking or what she wants to do, he will take responsibility for her. Ever since he confessed to Suze Nagasaki, he has decided that he will accept her strengths, weaknesses and everything else.

However, before that, Su Shi must tell him everything.

"..."

Sitting next to her, Nagasaki Motoyo had no idea what Kazami Mei was thinking at that moment; her attention was almost entirely focused on Wakaba Mutsu, who was next to Takamatsu Akari.

Her intuition as a 'wife' told her that Wakaba Mutsu was definitely hiding something from her, and if Nagasaki Motoyo didn't figure out what was wrong with him, she definitely wouldn't be able to sleep peacefully.

At this moment, Nagasaki Motoyo also had a guess in her mind—

Sitting on the other side, Wakaba Mutsu slowly raised her delicate, doll-like face, devoid of any emotion. Her peripheral vision glanced at Nagasaki Motoyo's profile before she began to enjoy the food as if nothing had happened.

But beneath the doll-like girl's calm and composed face, her dazzling golden eyes gleamed with an unusual light.

……

In the blink of an eye, another day has arrived.

"Honey, Su Shi-chan~ Are you going to band practice today too?"

The sudden question that reached the girl's ears forcibly pulled her back to reality.

Nagasaki Motoyo, who had been sitting in a chair deep in thought with a furrowed brow, immediately snapped out of it. In an instant, she raised her head with a beaming smile, gently clasped her hands together, and pressed them against her cheek, responding in a soft and gentle voice—

"That's right~ The band has been practicing a lot lately~"

Maintaining such a gentle and approachable smile is ingrained in her very being and is second nature to her. No matter the situation, she can adjust her 'mask' in the shortest amount of time.

"Hey! The training has suddenly increased? Are they preparing for a live performance?!"

"I'm so excited! If Mygo is going to hold a live show, please let me know in advance, Suze-chan. I'll definitely be there to support you!"

The young ladies surrounding her chattered excitedly, but even in their excitement, they maintained the poise and elegance befitting noble ladies. Nagasaki Motoyo was already very familiar with these tedious formalities.

She maintained a gentle yet approachable smile throughout, and was so confident that she wouldn't reveal any flaws to others.

"...Have you heard? About Miss Mutsumi from the Wakaba family?"

"It's really surprising. I never noticed any change in Miss Mu in her daily life."

The smile on the girl's face suddenly froze.

In Nagasaki Motoyo's ears, the name 'Wakaba Mutsumi' is now very special; she is subconsciously drawn to it whenever she hears others discussing it.

Even these well-mannered young ladies, when faced with surprising gossip, would probably find themselves unable to resist discussing it; this is an instinct ingrained in girls' hearts.

"..."

Nagasaki Motoyo narrowed her pale blue eyes slightly, listening intently to the news about Mutsu.

Even when they were quietly gossiping about 'gossip', these young ladies of the Moon Forest maintained a high level of manners and etiquette. Their words only revealed a hint of curiosity and longing, and no one ever spoke ill of them behind their backs.

No matter how hard she listened, she couldn't get any specific details about the 'gossip'.

What were they just saying?

"Su Shi-chan? What's wrong with you?"

The girl's unusual expression was naturally noticed by the other girls around her.

"Oh—are you feeling unwell? Should you take a rest?"

Coming to her senses, Nagasaki Motoyo quickly resumed her usual smile, revealing not a single flaw in front of these 'friends.' She simply asked, feigning curiosity—

"Sorry, I was a little distracted."

"Because I just overheard other people talking about 'Xiao Mu,' and since I've known Xiao Mu for a long time, hearing her name suddenly made me a little concerned. I wonder what happened to Xiao Mu?"

The girls from the Moon Forest standing nearby blinked in confusion, then spoke with some surprise—

"So that's how it is. So Su-se-chan didn't know that?"

"Eh?"

Nagasaki Motoyo was slightly taken aback.

"I heard that Miss Mutsu from the Wakaba family has already been arranged to get engaged by her family!"

"I wonder what kind of boy he is. I really want to see what he looks like~"

"Wow, how romantic!"

hum-

The sound of explosions seemed to echo in my ears, and the surrounding sounds seemed to grow ever more distant.

The sudden bombshell left Nagasaki Motoyo completely stunned. She stared wide-eyed at her friends who were expressing their envy.

Because Tsukimori is in the 'high society' circle, these so-called family marriages and 'engagements' are seen as very normal by everyone.

These young ladies from Tsukinomori mostly started attending school before junior high. In addition, Tsukinomori is a very typical all-girls high school, so they rarely have contact with male peers of the opposite sex on a daily basis, which naturally makes them curious.

"Mu, you're engaged?"

Nagasaki Motoyo's fingertips trembled slightly, and she instinctively stood up.

"Eh? Su Shi-chan?"

"Sorry everyone! I suddenly remembered that the band needs to meet early for practice today, so I have to go now."

Nagasaki Motoyo could only manage a forced smile, her mind a jumble of emotions. She bowed slightly to apologize to her friends and then walked out of the classroom without hesitation. Even though she was shocked and anxious, she strictly controlled her pace, taking a step even before deciding on her destination.

How could Mu suddenly get engaged to someone?

If it were arranged by the 'Wakaba family', it wouldn't be surprising at all, because Wakaba Mutsu has never seemed to object to her family's demands since she was a child. But if Wakaba Mutsu is already engaged to someone else, what will happen to Mei, who was dating her before?

Her mind was filled with all sorts of chaotic thoughts, and Nagasaki Motoyo simply walked towards the 'Gardening Club' on instinct.

The temperature in December plummeted at a visible rate, and as a 'noble girls' academy,' Tsukinomori naturally changed into winter uniforms early on. Underneath the thicker, high-quality silk coats, the skirts still reached the knees, and many of the youthful and beautiful girls even wore thick black tights.

Despite the temperature, they maintained their elegant manners and smiles, strolling through every corner of the Moon Forest in their round-toed black leather shoes. But only Nagasaki Motoyo's steps betrayed an uncontrollable anxiety.

She walked through the elegant Western-style pavilion, stepped over the meticulously tended flowerbeds, and trod on the expensive pebble path. Her physical strength wasn't particularly good, and by the time she hurriedly reached the horticulture department, she was already starting to pant uncontrollably.

But that familiar figure was nowhere to be seen.

In her anxiety, Nagasaki Motoyo could only turn to other members.

"Wakaba-san?"

"It seems she's already gone home today~ She hasn't been to the horticulture department much these past few days."

Nagasaki Motoyo subconsciously thanked the other person with a smile, then turned and headed towards the entrance of Tsuki no Mori.

At this moment, a thought involuntarily surfaced in her mind: if 'Wakaba Mutsu' were to be engaged to someone at the family's insistence, she would probably be forced to withdraw from her husband's side, and Nagasaki Motoyo would instantly occupy an unimaginable dominant position.

From any perspective, this is highly advantageous for her.

Thinking of this, Nagasaki Motoyo suddenly shook her head.

She is inherently soft-hearted and kind. Although she secretly desires to selfishly possess her husband, she feels guilty when she sees her friend leaving in this way, which contradicts her previous selfishness.

Putting aside her conflicting and chaotic thoughts for the moment, she wanted to find Ruoye Mu first and ask him what was going on!

"..."

Finally, not far from the entrance of Tsukinomori School, Nagasaki Motoyo noticed a petite and pretty figure in light green outside the crowd.

A petite girl in the winter uniform of Tsuki no Mori School strolled along the sidewalk, carrying her schoolbag with unwavering speed. As she moved forward, her long, light green hair shimmered in the sunlight.

found it!