How can my simulation be a real love?

Could it be that Toyokawa Shoko also had a 'dream' about something?

Thinking about it carefully, her current actions are surprisingly similar to my own back then!

Standing beside her, Takamatsu Akari was oblivious to the chaotic thoughts swirling in Chihaya Aine's mind. She simply waved her small, white hands frantically, speaking in a barely audible, anxious tone—

“…No, that’s not the case.”

"Even if Xiaoxiang goes to the new house, he won't be able to find Ming, because Ming is going on a date with Hatsuka-chan at the planetarium tonight, and Hatsuka-chan has decided to confess to Ming tonight!"

Misaki Hatsuka had already told Wakaba Mutsu about her date 'confession' plan in advance. She originally planned to invite Kazami Mei and Takamatsu Akari to the planetarium together, but after the little penguin found out, he decided to find an excuse to leave.

She also wanted to help him as much as possible, creating a private environment for Mitsuha to 'confess'.

But today, Toyokawa Shoko suddenly decided to confess to Kazami Mei, which directly clashed with Mikami Hatsuka's confession plan. Not to mention, Shoko still doesn't know that Kazami Mei has moved. She ran straight towards Yokohama.

"..."

Chihaya Aine was clearly stunned for several seconds, staring blankly at the little penguin in front of her.

Huh? No way?

"What should we do?! Should we contact Xiangzi now?"

"No...no, we haven't been able to contact each other since the band broke up. Even if we did manage to get in touch, we wouldn't know what to say to stop her. Xiao Xiang probably won't listen to anything right now..."

"How about you contact Miss Chuhua, Dengdeng? Have her temporarily give up this confession... and reschedule for another time? We can't let their confessions clash, can we?"

"This, this won't do! Hatsuka-chan has been preparing for this date for a very long time, and this is already her second confession... She was rejected by Naruto once before, if she chooses to give up this time too..."

"Then what should we do?!"

Chihaya Aine immediately started scratching her head and began circling around in circles to the left.

At this moment, neither Toyokawa Shoko nor Mika Mika could stop it, and her boyfriend, whom she usually relied on the most, was unable to help today!

Because Kazami Mei had already rejected Misaka Hatsuka's confession once, if he knew beforehand who Hatsuka's date was going to be with, then no matter how much effort Hatsuka put in, it would be distorted in his eyes, and might indirectly or even directly render all of Hatsuka's efforts futile!

This is it—

Chihaya Aine suddenly understood why the little penguin had been so anxious earlier. Now, caught between Hatsuka and Shoko, she was probably in the most difficult position, as it wouldn't work no matter which way the scales tipped!

If both Mikami Hatsuka and Toyokawa Shoko agreed to the 'harem' concept, it would be fine. However, Toyokawa Shoko is the one who is most opposed to the harem, as evidenced by her earlier statement that she wanted to 'fight it out' with them.

The two girls were like headless flies, helpless in the face of this situation.

……

She felt very uneasy.

When was the last time I was this nervous?

Was it when I resolutely asked my parents to let me live in Tokyo on my own, or when I was awkward and worried when I first started working, or when I was sitting on the sofa, expressing my sincere love to the boy next to me?

In short, this is probably the most nerve-wracking time for her.

"..."

The blonde girl, with her hands behind her back, gently exhaled a breath of warm air. Wisps of white mist were clearly visible under the dim yellow light. A pure white scarf wrapped around the girl's delicate, fair ear tips, and the cold air made her tender skin slightly red from the cold.

Triangle Chuhua couldn't help but rub her fingertips together gently, then reached out her little hand and gently pulled the scarf up a bit.

"Today is already December 9th, is Christmas...almost here?"

The blonde girl muttered to herself, a subtle, beautiful smile playing at the corners of her lips.

In previous years, she always spent Christmas alone, either immersed in work or performing Christmas Live as an idol. No matter the time, she was always lonely and quiet, and she didn't even have time to buy a small Christmas cake.

Misaka Chuka didn't really care about Christmas; she had long since gotten used to it.

"However, this year—"

What's wrong this year?

The sudden words startled the girl, making her tremble. Coming to her senses, Misaka Hatsuka nervously looked behind her, and the moment she turned her head, her eyes met those of warm, dark eyes.

A black-haired boy wearing a light gray coat stood with one hand on his hip, a playful look on his face that was even more beautiful than a girl's, perhaps because the 'fright' he had just experienced behind him made him quite happy.

"Ming-kun, when did you arrive?"

Sanjiao Chuhua felt a little nervous, afraid that he had overheard her previous sentence.

However, Kazami Mei couldn't help but laugh when he saw her like this, and said in a joking tone, "Actually, I've been standing next to you for about five minutes, but Hatsuka, you don't seem to have noticed me at all?"

"five minutes?"

The flustered girl's ears were already flushed red, and she lowered her head, somewhat at a loss.

So that means the topic of 'Christmas' has already been heard?

Kazami Mei was surprised that this handsome and dignified idol on stage would show such a cute reaction. Only then did he realize that Misaki Hatsuka was just a sixteen-year-old high school girl. Because she was usually too mature, she was very different now.

"Just kidding, I heard the topic of 'this year' as soon as I got here."

"...Is that so? I was just thinking that this year went by so fast, and it's almost over."

As an 'idol', Miss Hatsuka reacted very quickly. With her mind working fast, she immediately came up with a suitable excuse to brush it off. However, it was precisely because Kazami Mei noticed this that she helped her out; otherwise, she would have definitely said a few more words.

Kazami Mei paused for half a second, then spoke—

"Deng couldn't come today because of something, so it was just the two of us watching the astronomy program together."

"Oh? That's such a pity..."

Sanjiao Chuhua's eyes darted away; she certainly knew the real reason the little penguin had left.

Xiaodeng has worked so hard to help her, so she has to give her something in return!

Feeling the biting wind blowing against his cheeks, Kazami Mei glanced at the park clock not far away.

"We agreed to meet at 6 p.m., but there's still about an hour and a half before the planetarium opens. Not to mention, Miss Chuhua, you even came early. Now we're going to have to stand here in the cold wind for an hour."

"Huh? But didn't Naruto also arrive earlier..."

The blonde girl gently waved her little fist, expressing her small protest.

Although he said that, Kazami Mei certainly couldn't really stand here with Mikasa Hatsuka in the cold wind for an hour. He guessed that Hatsuka would arrive early, so he came early as well. Otherwise, wouldn't he really leave Hatsuka alone in the cold wind?

"..."

Kazami Naruto openly observed the girl's current attire: a beige coat paired with a snow-white knitted scarf, and smooth, beautiful blonde hair that seemed to have a translucent luster. Her outfit, so different from her usual style, clearly showed her dedication.

The girl dressed up specially and came early to wait, so Mr. Kazami should at least treat her with the utmost respect.

"Miss Chuhua, this doesn't seem quite right."

"...Huh? Is there...is there something wrong with what I'm wearing?"

The black-haired boy in front of her looked her up and down, and his words made Misaka Hatsuka hurriedly check her clothes to see if there was anything wrong with them. She had gone home to take a shower and change clothes immediately after school at three o'clock, and it took her a long time to get dressed to a satisfactory degree.

She usually wears loose and casual T-shirts and sneakers, but today she changed into a more girlish outfit at the recommendation of Junda Mana, as she herself doesn't have much self-confidence.

"The problem is that there's nothing wrong with it, it's just that it's a little too beautiful."

Kazami rolled her eyes, then took out a black mask from her pocket.

"Chu Hua, you're already stunning enough, but you're dressed so beautifully today, making you even more eye-catching... Even with a baseball cap and sunglasses, what if someone recognizes you by accident?"

"Are you planning to start a scandal with me tomorrow, and then graduate from idol school with glory?"

Sanjiao Chuhua nodded, her ears slightly red, but in reality, she hadn't heard a word she said.

From the moment Kazami Mei called her 'pretty,' the girl, whose heart was blooming like spring flowers, could no longer hear a word. Little red flowers seemed to be floating on her head, and her joyful emotions could not be hidden even by her sunglasses.

"Yes, that's true."

The girl's nose tucked into her warm scarf, her cheeks flushed, and she tentatively asked, "So what should we do next? Find a small bench here and chat until the astronomy program starts?"

Kazami Mei was both amused and exasperated, and immediately replied, "How could I really stay here in the cold wind? Of course, I'll just go for a stroll around the streets."

"You can pick up your sunglasses at the planetarium later, but please wear them properly when you're out on the street. Also, we need to change how we address each other. From now on, I will call you 'Friend A'."

"To other people, it might sound like something like 'Yako'?"

Mikasa blinked and asked like a child, "So what should I call Naruto-kun? Like, Friend B?"

"I'm not a popular idol, can't you just call me by my name?"

Kazami smiled helplessly. He felt that Miss Hatsuka was acting a little silly today.

However, she's still very cute like this.

"...Then, shall we go?"

Misaka Hatsuka forcibly suppressed the excitement and anticipation in her heart. She hadn't expected that arriving early would turn the early time into a date just for the two of them. She had to work even harder today; she was determined to make Kazami Mei fall for her!

Thinking of this, Misaka Chuka secretly clenched her little fist, her heart gradually filled with fighting spirit.

If Mr. Kazami could hear what she was thinking now, he might not be able to help but laugh out loud.

In fact, he may have already fallen for her.

107

Chapter 107 Toyokawa Shoko's Desperate Situation.

He moved.

The girl who boarded the train seemed to have forgotten how she got here. She had originally rushed to Yokohama's "Chicken and Dog Chaos Apartment" to meet Kazami Mei before anyone else.

But she suddenly learned from the landlady of the apartment that 'Kazami', who used to live on the second floor, had moved out some time ago.

The girl with long, light blue hair swayed slightly with the movement of the carriage. Sitting by the door, her eyes gradually dimmed and she looked lost. Still wearing her Yuuki school uniform, she gripped the strap of her backpack tightly, her slender knuckles turning slightly white.

"...They moved away."

Her somber words lingered in the air as the girl gripped her phone, her hand trembling slightly.

If Kazami Mei had simply moved, she wouldn't have thought much of it. However, what surprised Toyokawa Shoko was that Mei hadn't told her about the move. If she hadn't gone to find her today, she wouldn't have even known about it!

Why didn't you tell her?

The scenery outside the window drifted into the distance with her thoughts. The girl leaning against the car window didn't know how to describe her feelings at this moment. The images of her marriage and courtship with him kept replaying in her mind, and his words seemed to still echo in her ears.

[Ikebukuro Station, we've arrived—]

Even if she stops at this moment, the wheels of time will continue to turn.

The notification sound that reached her ears pulled the girl back from her wandering thoughts, and Toyokawa Shoko, who was clenching her fists, let out a deep breath.

In just a few breaths, her bright eyes, sparkling with determination, looked ahead once more.

"How could we possibly stop here?"

She envisioned becoming his lover, marrying him, having children, growing old together, and finally stepping across the river that represented life and death. No matter what setbacks she faced, they were nothing but child's play to her. Nothing could defeat her in her current state.

Her heart was burning with love.

"..."

Toyokawa Shoko grabbed her bag and strode out of the station, her calm yet determined gaze never wavering.

Those 'dreams' that would be considered nightmares and despairing in the eyes of ordinary people, with hundreds of endless cycles, would be enough to crush a person's will. But Toyokawa Shoko endured such setbacks and desperately grew amidst the storm.

She was very grateful to that 'deity' for enabling her to understand so much.

The Toyokawa Shoko who didn't consider other people's feelings and whose mind was full of self-satisfied thoughts of "doing what's best for him" is dead. Now she dares to face any problem and can genuinely consider Kazami Mei's feelings and thoughts.

“Ming didn’t tell me about the move, there must be a reason for that.”

"I want to ask him face-to-face, and I will confess my feelings to him no matter what the outcome!"

The girl, muttering to herself, quickened her pace with the 'clack-clack-clack' of her round-toed black leather shoes, the crisp sound of her footsteps echoing in her ears.

A smile involuntarily crept onto her lips, a smile born of anticipation at the prospect of seeing him.

The journey to her apartment in Yokohama had already taken up a lot of time. As the once bright sky gradually darkened, the girl quickened her pace, walking through familiar streets and past the park near Ikebukuro that she knew well.

Finally, we arrived at a house.

"..."

Toyokawa Shoko stared blankly at the detached villa in front of her. She had learned from the landlady that the location should be in this area, but there were only detached houses and mansions here, and no single apartments available for rent.

Has Naruto really moved here?

Feeling puzzled, Toyokawa Shoko decided to ask the nearby residents.