How can my simulation be a real love?

The band atmosphere between them gave Yutenji Wakana a feeling that was hard to describe.

The pink-haired girl at the very back slowly stopped and looked in the direction of Yutenji Wakana.

"Ok?"

Yutenji Wakana looked at the pink-haired girl with some curiosity, but then the girl suddenly bowed in her direction. As a result, the guitar bag hit her head hard because of the big movement, causing her to stagger and almost fall forward.

Fortunately, she quickly recovered and fled before Yutenji Wakanagi could react.

what is happening?

Completely baffled, Ms. Miaomeng's lips twitched slightly. It wasn't until everyone had left that she remembered the purpose of her visit to the hospital. However, Toyokawa Shoko had already left, and it seemed a bit inappropriate for her to visit her now.

After all, Xiangzi was the culprit who caused Kazami Naru's car accident. Could it be that she was driving without a license and hit Naruko?

What is this?

A failed attempt to kill in a moment of passion?

"Isn't this relationship a bit too complicated?"

……

Her heart pounded anxiously in her ears. So anxious was she that she had no patience to wait in line for the elevator and instead chose to walk up the stairs to the floor shown on the paper. But the closer she got to the floor, the more she trembled.

Toyokawa Shoko slowly stretched out her hand. The white paper she was holding tightly in her palm was already a little wrinkled. The sweat that seeped out from her tension also made the white paper sweat stains. The most important room number had become a little blurry.

"I'll be able to see him soon..."

She had so many things she wanted to say to him: the love and feelings she should have expressed, her gratitude for his help so far, and the apologies she should have made to him for all the hurt she had caused him.

There are many, many more things that Toyokawa Shoko should say.

Her steps quickened, and she desperately suppressed her anxiety, even though she shouldn't be running in the hospital. Clutching the papers tightly, she turned one corner after another, finally seeing the ward at the far end of the corridor.

Just as a hint of joy flashed in Toyokawa Shoko's eyes, the door to the ward was suddenly opened from the inside.

"..."

The girl in the pure white dress had a calm and serene expression. As she took a step, her long, light green hair with a transparent texture swayed slightly, like a silky waterfall or the most exquisite work of art swaying in the air.

The girl stood at a distance and subconsciously turned her head to look in their direction.

"...Mu."

Toyokawa Shoko almost instinctively uttered her name. Wakaba Mutsu, expressionless, gently grasped the wrist of her other hand with her slender little hand. The silver ring on her left ring finger shimmered faintly in the light.

The two girls looked at each other from several meters apart, but neither of them spoke first.

Shoko Toyokawa lowered her head with a hint of guilt in her eyes. The only person she couldn't face right now was Mutsuka Wakaba, who was like a sister to her since childhood and was her soul's 'other half'. Even in that situation, she wanted to consider her feelings.

Ruoye Muku sincerely advised herself that she had reserved a place for herself next to Ming.

But what did I do?

At that time, Toyokawa Shoko did not consider Wakaba Mutsu's feelings at all. Completely unable to listen to anything, she chose to shake off Mutsu's hand, making all of Mutsu's sincere good intentions go to waste. She even pressed Mutsu for her exact location.

"Xiang."

Ruo Yemu gently raised her head, her elegant golden eyes calmly gazing at her.

Her voice remained as gentle and calm as ever, as if she were simply calling someone to go to the mobile classroom together, but Toyokawa Shoko felt a lump in her throat. The calmer her words were, the more uncomfortable she felt, which was more powerful than a direct rebuke.

But she was already here.

She was determined to see Ming no matter what and tell him everything that was on her mind.

Shoko Toyokawa could only suppress her inner hesitation and struggle. She could only take a deep breath and step forward, slowly approaching Mutsu Wakaba with a nervous heart. The two, who were once closer than anyone else, now looked at each other.

"Xiao Mu, I have to apologize to you for what happened before."

"You've always been thinking of me, but I betrayed your feelings in that way."

The girl's bowed apology made Ruoye Mu open her mouth slightly. Her delicate and beautiful face showed a hint of surprise, but as a 'doll', she quickly regained her composure. However, this time she gently furrowed her brows.

Ruo Yemu tugged at the hem of her clothes, a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes.

"Xiao Xiang, there's nothing you need to apologize to me for."

"Because I also kept everything about Ming from you, it was wrong of me to try to persuade Xiaoxiang to accept everyone being together. I didn't consider your feelings better, Xiaoxiang. Instead, I should apologize to Xiaoxiang."

"not like this!"

Toyokawa Shoko responded somewhat anxiously, reaching out to gently grasp Wakaba Mutsu's slender, fair wrist.

"After that, I seriously reflected on my actions. If I were in Mutsu's shoes, I would definitely choose to keep this a secret for the time being. Mutsu was really thinking about me!"

Perhaps Wakaba Mutsu really didn't expect Toyokawa Shoko to say such a thing. She stared blankly at the girl's flustered face. This was perhaps the moment when the two of them were truly 'like sisters'.

“I have never been angry with Xiao Xiang.”

But Ye Mu slowly lowered her head, and her gradually dimming expression shocked Toyokawa Shoko.

"However, this time is different."

"Xiao Xiang, the person who was hurt this time was Ming."

Toyokawa Shoko could feel her whole body stiffen instantly. When the petite girl standing in front of her looked up again, her bright golden eyes no longer showed the timidity and fear of the past, but instead showed a determined look.

"I will never forgive anyone for hurting Ming, even if the person who hurt Ming is Xiao Xiang."

"I really hate Xiao Xiang like this."

This was the first time Wakaba Mutsu had shown hostility towards her, and it was also the first time Toyokawa Shoko didn't know how to answer her.

The little 'doll' used to always obediently follow behind her, never having any objections no matter what she did. Over time, Toyokawa Shoko got used to leading her and also got used to ignoring her feelings.

Toyokawa Shoko has always been self-centered.

"..."

The words that Mokuba confided to her may not have been as sharp and fierce as those of Shiina Tatsuki, nor as chilling as those of Yamada Ryo, but they were far more damaging to Toyokawa Shoko than the former.

Toyokawa Shoko's eyes gradually welled up with tears, and she lowered her head, unsure of how to begin.

This is terrible, I am such a terrible person!

Even though Wakaba Mutsumi had never shown any anger or hostility towards anyone, she now said the word "hate" to herself, which made her already exhausted heart even more painful.

"Xiao Mu, I..."

"But Xiao Xiang shouldn't stay here any longer."

If Ye Mu simply shook her head slightly, and then moved aside to make room for her, her golden eyes, as precious as jewels, would still be watching her, but with a completely different meaning.

Shoko Toyokawa stared in shock, her eyes wide, and she stammered, unable to speak.

"Xiao Mu, you...you mean...?"

"...I have no way and no right to forgive Xiao Xiang. Only Ming has that right now."

She made way for her.

The doll girl who had told her she 'hated' him was now making way for her to get to him, which meant she had decided to stop blocking him and instead wanted him to apologize to Kazami Naruto in person.

The girl with long, azure hair pursed her thin, silky lips tightly. She gently grasped the wrist of the doll girl, and tears welled up in her eyes again, falling to the ground with large, wet drops.

"...Thank you, Mu."

With difficulty, she managed to squeeze out a heartfelt expression of gratitude. The dignified and elegant young lady was now disheveled, wiping her swollen eyes with her sleeve until the cuffs were soaked with tears, before she could barely regain her composure.

She mustn't cry; she still needs to see Ming later.

She looked so ugly when she cried, and she didn't want the other person to see her in such an unsightly state.

Faced with the state of 'half a soul', the girl simply took two steps back. The expressionless doll girl chose to stand quietly to the side, watching Toyokawa Shoko's forward steps and the ward door that she gently closed.

The bright and spacious ward was filled with a faint floral fragrance. Bouquets of fresh flowers were placed on the bedside table, with neat handwriting written by the girls on the gift cards. The expensive and exquisite packaging bags were casually open, but inside were a few ordinary cucumbers.

The boy sat on the bed.

The low ponytail that was usually tied up was gone; his long, shiny black hair was now loose and casually spread out. He was wearing a blue and white striped hospital gown, and pure white bandages were tightly wrapped around his body.

"What brings you to visit me?"

Before Toyokawa Shoko could even speak, the black-haired boy had already revealed a teasing smile.

"..."

Even sitting on the hospital bed, he showed the same smile as always. His relaxed and carefree demeanor made the girl uncontrollably clutch her skirt. Overwhelmed with sadness, she lowered her head, unsure how to respond.

Before coming in, she had many things she wanted to tell him, but the moment she saw Kazami Mei in person, all her words became unspeakable. She was just as flustered as an ordinary girl.

"Xiangzi, what's wrong with your eyes?"

Kazami Mei frowned slightly, her concerned question leaving her at a loss for words.

"I'm...sorry, my face must look really ugly right now, right?"

I've cried so many times, my eyes must be swollen by now.

"Hmm? You could say that a little." Kazami raised an eyebrow with a smile, then paused before continuing, "She looks better when she's all smug, but Shoko looks even better when she smiles."

"..."

With a look of apology in her eyes, Toyokawa Shoko slowly stepped forward to the bedside and looked at the bandages on his body with heartache. In a trembling voice, she asked, "Are your injuries very painful?"

"...Ah, actually I personally think it's fine?"

"How could it not hurt!"

Kazami looked at the girl's expression, which was covered with self-blame and guilt, and her tired face still had obvious tear stains. He could only sigh in his heart, and then smiled again.

"Xiangzi, actually I was going to apologize to you?"

"Eh?"

The girl stood there, stunned.

"I actually sent you a Line message yesterday, right? But you didn't seem to see it at all... Well, now that you're here in person, it's better to talk about this in person."

Kazami Mei paused for a moment, then seriously raised her eyes.

"After thinking about it, I realized that what I said back then was indeed inadequate. I didn't consider your feelings, Xiangzi. In retrospect, you were right. I was only thinking about myself."

"However, this matter cannot be entirely blamed on me."

He spoke with a smug smile, as if he were a general who had taken the first flag: "If only Xiao Xiang could listen to me more carefully, but you always go your own way at times like this, completely ignoring the advice of others. You're rigid and too serious, and you're a crybaby but you like to show off."

"Her personality isn't endearing either; she gave me the cold shoulder for quite a while when we first met..."

Kazami Mei's unhurried scolding left the girl somewhat at a loss. She seemed to want to say something but couldn't, and could only lower her head with a pitiful expression.

"But, 'Toyokawa Shoko,' who was more stubborn and stronger than anyone else—"

"The kind of person I like... is you just like this."

"So, can you give me a chance?"

Chapter 117 These are the ingredients for hot pot [5k]

Kazami Mei seemed to be simply venting to her, or perhaps it was just friends nagging each other, but when Toyokawa Shoko obediently lowered her head to admit her mistake, he infused his words with a 'confession' that had no romantic feel whatsoever.

As if worried that she would say those words first, he was just like a child, so competitive.

Clearly, she's not romantic at all.

"So cunning... so incredibly cunning..."

"The one who should be saying 'I'm sorry,' the one who should be telling Ming 'I like you'... it should be me, but why..."

His confession seemed like a casual remark during an after-dinner walk, yet it sent an uncontrollable shiver through Toyokawa Shoko's heart, causing a whirlpool of emotions to surge within her, making the girl subconsciously purse her lips.

How many times did she cry?

Even though Toyokawa Shoko had decided never to shed another tear from the moment she disbanded 'CRYCHIC' herself, today her tear ducts seemed to be malfunctioning, and tears were flowing uncontrollably from her eyes.

Despite having done so many bad things, he never blamed himself.

"..."

Toyokawa Shoko was like a child abandoned by her parents, simply standing blankly in front of his hospital bed crying loudly. This made Mr. Kazami, whose heart was pounding, somewhat flustered, so he quickly reached out and gently grabbed her wrist.

Fortunately, Xiangzi was just a child at the moment and was pulled into his arms without any resistance.

"I'm...sorry, I'm sorry...Ming worked so hard for me, but I...I treated you like this."