How can my simulation be a real love?

It is also one of the standard features at the start of each simulation.

But this simulation started directly from 'reality' and began to develop, and I deepened my relationship with Teacher Miaomeng without having any options.

How is this going?

[On this new day, you and Hatsuka Mikami had arranged to meet at the planetarium last month. To keep your promise, you arrived as scheduled. However, the originally planned 'three-person date' turned into a one-on-one date between you and Hatsuka Mikami because Akari Takamatsu had something come up at the last minute.]

[Your 'one-on-one date' at the planetarium was quite unique. The blonde girl sitting next to you had a smile on her face almost constantly, as if she would genuinely enjoy the pure and beautiful happiness of being with you, no matter what you did.]

Every smile and gesture of hers revealed deep emotions from the bottom of her heart. Even if Misaka Hatsuka simply looked at you quietly with her eyes, you could immediately detect her lingering joy. However, as just friends, you maintained a polite distance throughout the date.

You felt the date was fulfilling.

"There are no options, there are still no options now?"

Kazami Mei stared in bewilderment at the simulator as the plot continued to unfold, still not having actually made any choices!

Before I knew it, I was at the planetarium with Chu Hua, but I had no choice at all.

Logically, the simulation should have the most options in the early stages, and the options should stop appearing once the simulation progresses to a certain route. However, it seems that Kazami Naru is encountering this special situation.

The simulator was only focused on pushing the plot forward, leaving him with no choice but to stare helplessly.

After the planetarium show ended, you and Hatsuka Mikami took a stroll in Ikebukuro Central Park.

She excitedly discussed many topics with you along the way, from ordinary family matters to relationships between friends, even band practice and school courses. She simply shared her emotions with you, wanting to share her joy with you as well.

You find yourself gradually becoming attracted to her.

……

Shoko Toyokawa felt very tired.

After returning to her messy, dilapidated rented room from the coffee shop, she subconsciously frowned as she looked at the living room piled high with beer cans.

She lifted her foot but accidentally kicked over a half-finished can of beer, the spilled beer wetting her leather shoes and white socks.

A sudden surge of frustration and disappointment made her stomach churn, but she gritted her teeth and bent down to clean up all the trash on the floor. Only after she had managed to clear a passageway in the dilapidated rental room did she collapse wearily onto the tatami mat.

168 billion yen, that's the amount her father lost in the family business.

My once outstanding and cheerful father completely changed after my mother left, especially after being kicked out of the Toyokawa family due to business losses. He became utterly despondent and lost all his former spirit.

Now he's just a rotten person who drowns his sorrows in alcohol every day.

However, Toyokawa Shoko still believed that her father, who had worked so hard, could definitely pull himself together again. So, despite the Toyokawa family's objections, she did not hesitate and resolutely chose to follow this father who made her so worried.

"...Is this all there is to it?"

Toyokawa Shoko sat in the small bedroom, hugging her pale knees, her eyes filled with exhaustion and disappointment.

Even if she chooses to 'break away', she will still be the only eldest daughter and heir of the Toyokawa family. She could simply get up and return to the Toyokawa family mansion right now without any problem. However, Toyokawa Shoko's pride will not allow her to do so, because she cannot give up all the efforts she has made so far.

She will not be afraid, and she will not regret it!

"..."

Shoko Toyokawa gently kneaded her temples with her thumb; this fatigue-relieving massage technique was something she had secretly learned from 'someone'.

If she hadn't chosen to leave the Toyokawa family and become self-reliant, Toyokawa Shoko probably wouldn't have had the chance to meet him in that secluded coffee shop. Just the fact that she could meet someone she genuinely liked there, someone whom fate had destined her to meet—

She would never regret it.

Recalling the handsome young man with a smug smile on his face, a faint smile appeared in her tired eyes.

"...Go to bed early tonight."

Tomorrow there's another practice session for Ave Mujica. She needs to practice even more thoroughly during this time in preparation for the next performance!

If the performance is not perfect, then Ave Mujica's image will be shattered.

If she wants to catch up with or even surpass famous bands in a short period of time, there is only one thing she can do—

Work like crazy, like you're risking your life!

She is a genius, and even more so, a genius who works herself to the bone.

Toyokawa Shoko wants to realize her own value through her own efforts. She needs to rely on Ave Mujica to gain enough status so that she can openly do what she wants and express her love to the person she deeply loves.

She'd do anything to achieve these goals!

"..."

The girl, whose mind was in turmoil, finally closed her eyes. Exhausted, she fell asleep in just a few breaths.

But the next moment, Toyokawa Shoko suddenly 'opened' her eyes. She looked at the paper in her hand with some confusion. The words 'AveMujica Training Plan' were written on it. This sudden change left her stunned and unable to come to her senses for a long time.

Am I dreaming?

Shoko Toyokawa looked up in disbelief, bewildered by the strange scene.

She carefully examined the detailed Mujica training plan in her hand, then noticed that she was now dressed and standing inside a coffee shop. However, Toyokawa Shoko clearly remembered that she was just at home, and she should have been curled up in bed ready to sleep!

"What...what exactly is going on..."

Is it reality, or a dream?

If she is now fully conscious, then why isn't she in a cramped, old rented room? But if this is just a so-called 'dream,' then why is she able to maintain this level of cognitive ability?

Completely stunned, Toyokawa Shoko couldn't help but twitch her nose slightly. The rich aroma of coffee beans, unique to coffee shops, was constantly wafting through the air. If this were a 'dream,' she probably wouldn't be able to smell it!

Could it be that this place is actually reality, while what we were just in the rented room was a dream?

"Assistant store manager, it's almost time to leave work, isn't it?"

The shop assistant's reminder made Toyokawa Shoko turn her head quickly.

"You're right... I'll be going now!"

With a flustered expression, Toyokawa Shoko put the 'training plan' back into her bag. The chaotic changes made her so dizzy that she couldn't distinguish between 'dream' and 'reality'. She could only grab her bag and quickly walk out of the store, but the more she tried to remain calm, the more uneasy she became.

When people feel insecure and panic, they instinctively think of the things that give them the most peace of mind.

Shoko Toyokawa had complete confidence in her memory; she had a perfectly clear memory of the time before she returned to her rented room. Yet, she couldn't recall what she had done before coming to RabbitHouse at all, as if she had simply appeared out of thin air.

"and many more--"

Even when she loses her composure, Toyokawa Shoko remains clever and quick-witted.

She instinctively took out her phone from her bag, and froze on the spot when she saw the 'date' on it.

December 9th?

……

The 'Sun City' at night glows with a warm orange light, and the sloping staircase leading from the planetarium is covered with dazzling neon lights. Looking up, it seems as if the world is swept up by this orange ocean.

The fountain in the center shimmered under the lights, its waters reflecting a mesmerizing hue.

The girl standing in front of them gently placed her hands behind her back, squinting as she watched them from the corner of her eye.

The simple beige baseball cap on her head could not hide her long, gold-braided hair, and the thick sunglasses could not conceal the girl's stunning beauty. However, the girl seemed not to care about these things at all. She just strolled ahead and turned her head with a smile.

"I am so grateful to Naruto-kun~ I really didn't expect Naruto-kun to actually come and keep me company today."

"I've had a wonderful day!"

Kazami Mei simply smiled and shook her head slightly, then couldn't help but tease her as she spoke—

"That's not true. I also think that coming out with Chuhua today was the right choice."

"On the contrary, I feel that today's time seems a bit too short."

"Eh? Naruto-kun thinks so too?"

The stunned girl's face flushed crimson, like a rose suddenly blooming. Her exquisite and beautiful face showed a hint of surprise. Her eyes, hidden behind sunglasses, were particularly unpredictable at this moment, and her lowered eyelids seemed to reveal the emotions hidden in the girl's heart.

Seemingly after only a moment's hesitation, Mikasa Hatsuka slowly took off her sunglasses and baseball cap.

Her long, flowing golden hair, like a work of art, cascaded over her shoulders, and a subtle blush, like that of someone drunk, spread across her delicate face. Before Kazami Mei could even speak, she took the initiative to say—

"Because not many people will see it here, I just took it off a little bit."

"Don't worry, I'll put it back on right away!"

The flustered girl waved her small hand, then looked down at him with expectant eyes.

"I'm really happy today, but I want to indulge myself a little more at the end..."

"Ming, can I hold your hand for a moment?"

The girl's request startled Kazami Naruto slightly, and he subconsciously looked at her delicate, white hands.

“…Isn’t it possible?”

Misaka Chuka seemed to know that tilting her head slightly like that would make her look cute. She pursed her thin cherry lips expectantly yet nervously, her already soft skin shimmering with a translucent, watery glow under the orange-yellow light.

Such an endearing pleading gesture made it impossible for Kazami Mei to refuse.

Kazami Mei simply sighed slightly with a hint of helplessness, and then slowly extended his right hand toward her.

"I'll let it go this time, but remember to pay the handshake fee next time."

"I will pay!"

Misaka Chuka excitedly raised her little head, her adorable expression, which swayed slightly, making one want to dote on her.

She cautiously reached out and boldly took his hand, and then, like a mountaineer constantly exploring the rock face, she tentatively explored deeper and deeper areas until the ordinary hand-holding was completely transformed into the interlocking of ten fingers that connected their hearts.

She lowered her head, both excited and shy, only after she had finished doing all of this.

……

Your relationship with Triangle Chuhua has deepened.

Your liking for Triangle Chuhua has increased.

"..."

Kazami Mei stared silently at the scrolling text on the simulation panel, feeling a strange, indescribable feeling.

The flood of fragmented memories gradually threw his thoughts into chaos, but having anticipated the nature of this simulator, he quickly calmed down, simply reaching out to gently pinch the bridge of his nose, allowing himself to face the problem with the most peaceful mindset.

"Without making any choice, memory fragments have already appeared."

"The emulator hasn't given any options since the beginning; it's been running entirely on its own. In the blink of an eye, I've already become quite close to Chu Hua. If nothing unexpected happens... I'll probably just go online and stay online until the simulation ends."

One hundred and fourteen simulation attempts were completely useless at this moment?

"Is the simulator bug caused by the influence of 'reality'? Or is it—"

Kazami Mei narrowed her eyes thoughtfully, as if she had realized something.

In conclusion, he chose to continue the simulation.

[Time gradually advances]

You notice that Mitsumi Hatsuka is starting to appear in front of you more frequently, yet she manages to do so in a way that doesn't annoy you. In fact, you're gradually developing genuine feelings for her, so you don't feel any resistance to Mitsumi Hatsuka's 'natural' approach.

When both parties choose to accept each other, everything seems to fall into place naturally.

You and Mitsuka Hana became lovers.

Her love for you is deep in her heart yet overflows in her words. This contradictory yet pure love makes her seem a little foolish in your eyes. In order to be with you openly, she chose to leave the idol stage, even if it meant giving up her popular career and future.

Because she loves you deeply from the bottom of her heart.

[End of simulation]

Rating: 21 [Poor]

[Comment: You and she seem to have an enviable destiny, but the red thread of fate failed to bind your fingers together. Until the very end, she did not take the most important first step towards you, which means that you will inevitably be unable to cross the abyss of regret. Perhaps from the very beginning, you and she had already given up on fate.]

You received a rating of "Poor" and have been awarded the settlement reward: "Tracking and Counter-Tracking" Lv.3 upgraded to Lv.4.

"...Is that really the case?"

Kazami Mei exhaled a deep breath, her feelings at that moment somewhat indescribable.

"An emulator wouldn't give me absolutely no 'chance' in the simulation, unless this faulty emulator is genuinely bugged, then there must be something I haven't noticed?"

After a moment of contemplation, Kazami Naru slowly raised his head, recalling the 'fragments of memory' that had just flooded his mind.

The entire memory fragment was completely different from the 'text' description on the simulator panel. Just looking at the text did reveal the problem with this simulation, because from the start to the end of the simulation, there was not a single 'option' available for him to choose from.

Recalling the scene from her memory, Kazami Mei frowned deeply—

"Chu Hua, isn't this a bit too bold?"