How can my simulation be a real love?

Kazami Mei, wearing a 'staff' badge, shrugged, causing Toyokawa Shoko, who was trying to maintain a cold expression, to blink. The sharp phoenix eyes under the mask curved slightly, and her gaze quickly softened.

"I see. Thank you~"

After confirming their relationship, Miss Toyokawa was like a completely different person. She trusted everything Kazami Mei said without question, and would respond coquettishly when he teased her. When they were alone, she was even more innocent and adorable than a little girl.

However, Kazami Mei doesn't think this is bad. On the contrary, she thinks that the 'Toyokawa Shoko' in love is probably the most essential part of her heart. She is just an innocent, cute and gentle little girl.

A smile crept across Kazami's face as he deliberately teased her—

“You’re Oblivionis now, don’t ruin Mujica’s worldview.”

"Oh no!"

Toyokawa Shoko immediately realized what was happening. She quickly reached out and adjusted the lace-trimmed mask on her face, taking several seconds to regain her previous composure and return to her dignified and aloof 'team leader' expression.

Such a rapid change of expression was somewhat amusing, so Kazami Naru pretended to be nonchalant and asked, "After the live performance ends, do you want to go on a date with me?"

"Eh? Really?"

The 'serious' face that she had managed to maintain crumbled in an instant. The delighted young lady, Toyokawa, seemed to notice the mischievous smile on Kazami Naru's face. Suddenly realizing that she had been teased, the girl puffed out her cheeks like an angry pufferfish.

Before Ms. Toyokawa could express her dissatisfaction, a blonde girl, also wearing a mask, quietly approached. Her face beneath the mask was slightly flushed, and she spoke softly with her back to them—

"Um... Ming, could you also take a look at my hair?"

"It feels a bit strange now that my hair is long, because I can't see the back of my head... I wonder if it will look like a mess at the back?"

Miss Chuhua, with her fair shoulders exposed, wore a shy smile. Even with a mask on, she could not hide her dreamy purple eyes, which were like butterfly wings. Even a fleeting glance from her could captivate anyone.

It would take a genius to refuse such a request.

Just as Kazami Mei was about to reach out to help her comb her hair, the young lady Toyokawa leaned forward first. Slightly jealous, the young lady pursed her lips, coughed lightly, and then blushed as she spoke—

"Chu Hua! We're about to go on stage, so we should get into a serious mindset before we start working!"

"Xiangzi was just discussing dating with Ming, wasn't he?"

"That, that's..."

Leaning back on the sofa, playing with her phone, Hachiman Kairin remained calm and composed. She simply looked up and made a casual remark, which made the usually serious Toyokawa-sama blush and fall silent for a moment.

Ruoye Mu remained obediently seated on the sofa, watching the three girls' 'farce' with a blank expression.

The gentle-natured Xiao Mutou would never be jealous of anyone, let alone be jealous, which is actually unnecessary for her now.

After all, after Kazami Naru returned home yesterday, he spent the entire day with her and Rakuna. The little wooden girl, whom he hadn't seen for several days, had already snuggled up in his arms and taken the initiative to hug and kiss him many times.

Right now, Wakaba Mutsumi's inner emotions are much richer than they appear on the surface.

"You've forgotten your code names again. Don't let it slip when you officially go on stage later." The black-haired boy, who raised his eyebrows, had a hint of helplessness in his eyes, and his expression towards the girls was filled with affection.

It's unclear when exactly, but the atmosphere at Ave Mujica has subtly changed.

They were no longer a band brought together purely for 'profit' and 'work'; they became entangled in a web of friendship and began to see each other as friends.

Everyone seems to be gradually becoming more humane.

Of course, there are always exceptions—

"..."

Kazami Mei turned to look at Yutenji Wakana not far away. Currently, Ootenji was the only one who hadn't put on a mask yet. She was secretly touching up her makeup with a powder puff, seemingly unaware of the interaction between the group.

On ordinary days, Miaomengqin always jokes around with everyone, and she is the most lively person in the whole Mujica. However, her 'atmosphere' is a little different from the others.

After a moment's thought, Kazami Mei was just about to take the initiative to strike up a conversation.

"Everyone from Ave Mujica, you can go on stage and get ready!"

The older woman with long, straight black hair, also wearing a 'staff' badge, knocked on the preparation room door, immediately bringing the girls inside back to their senses and interrupting Kazami Mei's unfinished words.

"Time's up! Get ready to go on stage."

In just two seconds, Toyokawa Shoko regained her stern and aloof demeanor, instantly displaying her leadership qualities and causing the girls to abandon their playful thoughts and focus intently on their work.

Although this live performance wasn't held on a large stage like the Budokan, it still holds extraordinary significance for Ave Mujica right now.

Because Ms. Toyokawa decided to officially announce the Mujica nationwide tour after this performance.

As a result, Ave Mujica's live performance was heavily promoted. Multiple media outlets simultaneously released news of the performance, filling the streets and alleys of Tokyo with the live music video, and even the large screens in Akihabara were not spared.

"Ming, let's go on stage now."

"Alright, alright~ Then I'll watch your perfect performance from the VIP seats."

With Kazami Mei's smiling gaze as support, the already incredibly strong-willed Miss Toyokawa revealed a gentle smile, then turned gracefully and strode onto the stage, her azure ponytail leaving a dazzling trail in the air.

"Hmph~ A perfect performance?"

As the last person to leave, Yutenji Wakame's voice trailed off, and she leaned closer with a playful, cat-like purse on her lips. Her beautiful, diamond-like eyes were fixed on them, as if she were watching some boring drama.

With her hands behind her back, she slowly approached Kazami Naru and said softly, deliberately in a meaningful tone, "Then please, Naruko, enjoy this 'perfect' performance. Don't just focus your attention on the others, okay?"

"...Don't worry, of course I'll keep an eye on Meow Dream too."

However, Kazami's words did not seem to convince the girl. The smile on her face stiffened slightly, and then she narrowed her eyes and responded slowly.

"Well, forget it."

"Naruko, just enjoy the view. You're in the best spot."

As if it were a riddle played at the lantern festival, Yutenji Wakana, after adjusting his mask, simply uttered these words casually, then smiled and turned to follow the others, taking light steps towards the stage.

Kazami Mei took a deep breath and looked towards the stage.

……

"Wow! Soyorin, look! They're coming out! They're coming out!"

in the audience.

Chihaya Aine, her eyes shining, gently patted Nagasaki Motoyo beside her. She was clearly excited to see Ave Mujica appear one by one, but Nagasaki Motoyo was a little helpless and just casually slapped her hand away.

"Quiet down! The show has already started!"

"What does it matter? I've already lowered my voice quite a bit, Rikki, aren't you taking this a little too seriously?"

"what?"

It seems that the word 'bickering' is ingrained in Mygo's very bones. Seeing his two members start bickering, Nagasaki Motoyo, who was feeling a splitting headache, covered her brow.

Sitting next to her, Ijichi Nikka seemed to notice what was happening. She looked at her with curiosity and asked, "Are all the people at Mygo usually this lively?"

"We apologize for causing you trouble, Ijichi-senpai."

Nagasaki Motoyo gradually frowned. Her sudden apology caught Nijika off guard, and she quickly waved her hand in response.

"No, no, no, there was no disturbance at all!"

"I can actually understand you quite well. After all, my bandmates... sometimes give me a bit of trouble, but I think it's fine this way~ it makes our relationships better!"

Miss Liang, who was almost asleep while sitting, suddenly opened her eyes and said calmly, "Hongxia is right. Don't be fooled by our current appearance. We actually work very hard every day."

"Liang is the one who gives me the most trouble!"

As Ichiji Nijika angrily complained about the expressionless, cold beauty, Nagasaki Motoyo seemed to vaguely sense that the other party was trying to comfort her. This kind of gentleness she had never seen before made her feel a little at a loss.

Looking at the blonde girl's energetic expression, Nagasaki Motoyo hesitated for a moment before finally speaking softly, "Ijichi-senpai, when you went on the training camp with Naruto for the performance, did you... know a lot about Naruto?"

"Eh?! I... I do know a little bit."

Ichiji Nijika froze instantly, feeling somewhat uneasy. The tips of her fair ears were already tinged with a bright red, showing through her fine, golden hair. Her nervousness was palpable.

Nagasaki Motoyo blushed a little at this, but still mustered up her courage and said, "Well... after the performance, could I have a private chat with you? I'd like to learn a bit beforehand..."

"No, no problem."

Feeling nervous and shy, Ichiji Nijika sat up slightly. After all, she was now a senior who was a year older than everyone else, and also a 'senior' in various other senses, so she couldn't afford to be shy.

"Thank you so much, Ijichi-senpai!"

"Don't be so formal, just call me Hongxia~"

“Senior Hongxia, please just call me Su Shi.”

Sitting in the very center of the group, Takamatsu Akari stared blankly at the stage in front of her, seemingly oblivious to the whispers of the girls around her. She was completely focused on Toyokawa Shoko, who was lifting her skirt and giving a noble bow.

Her gaze seemed to pierce through the hundreds and thousands of audience members in front of her, meeting the eyes of the noble and elegant doll 'Oblivionis' on the stage. The moment their eyes met felt as if years had passed.

Same performance, same two people.

Previously, Takamatsu Akari, as the lead singer, held the microphone and stood on stage, looking directly at Toyokawa Shoko; now, however, she was just an ordinary audience member, looking from the audience seats at the glittering girl on stage.

Toyokawa Shoko naturally noticed the girl in the audience. A confident smile appeared on her lips, and then she suddenly swung her right arm, which was covered with a thin black gauze glove, while her left hand gracefully rested on her chest.

"Celebrate!"

"This is Ave Mujica's masquerade ball. Tonight, the beautiful dolls will display their most perfect smiles. Dear guests... please enjoy the show."

This was Deng's first time seeing Ave Mujica perform, and she was determined to show her best side!

Just as Toyokawa Shoko lifted her gothic-style skirt to bow to the audience, Yutenji Wakana, who had been standing in the corner, suddenly burst into exaggerated laughter, clutching her stomach and even bending over involuntarily.

"A perfect smile? What's so perfect about that?"

"No one wants a mask etched on their face. A 'perfect' smile should come from the heart... right?"

Yutenji Wakana's sudden disruption made Toyokawa Shoko frown slightly. What she was doing and what she was saying were not part of the 'script' at all, and it didn't even qualify as an improvisation.

What is this guy planning to do?

"Look, just like this!"

Miss Meow Dream, her face beaming with excitement, suddenly stepped forward and swiftly removed her mask. The sudden revelation of her true face caused a stir among the audience, and even Kazami Mei backstage couldn't contain herself.

Kazami Mei did expect that Nyan Yume wouldn't behave herself, but he never expected that she would remove her mask at this time and in the most unexpected way, revealing her true face without any hesitation.

Yutenji Wakana was doing this on stage, and as the person in charge of the 'behind-the-scenes' operations, he had no way to stop it.

"...This is bad."

Kazami Mei, standing backstage, muttered to himself, the 'Internal Personnel' badge hanging on his chest swaying slightly.

"Wind, wind management? The situation has suddenly become uncontrollable, this is completely different from the script!"

"Kazami-san, what should we do now?!"

The backstage director was completely dumbfounded, and the other staff members also started to panic. They never expected this to happen so suddenly, and could only hand over the initiative to the only remaining 'operation' person.

"Everyone, return to your positions immediately and continue as if it were an impromptu performance."

Kazami Mei's immediate instructions brought the staff back to their senses. As professionals in this field, they managed to continue the performance in an orderly manner despite some initial confusion.

However, this level of control could only ensure that the performance could continue, but it could not affect the situation of things getting out of control on stage. This made Kazami Mei pinch his brow in exasperation. Without hesitation, he quickly made up his mind.

"Director Inuzoku, I'd appreciate it if you could keep an eye on things here for me for a while."

"Eh? Kazami-kun, you?!"

Kazami Naruto, the hands-off manager, left the backstage area, leaving the director a little dazed. However, she quickly calmed down and began directing the other staff members around her.

At this moment, the situation on the stage began to spiral completely out of control.

"Hey~ Miss Mortis (Death)?"

"Could you tell me... what is your true nature?"

Unfazed by the deeply furrowed brows of Toyokawa Shoko, Yutenji Wakame walked lightly to Wakaba Mutsu's side, her sarcastic words echoing in his ears, leaving the slow-witted little wooden boy stunned.

next moment.

"Well!?"

When Yutenji Ruomu suddenly removed the mask from Ruomu's face, the moment she revealed her true face was completely different from when she was just a cat, instantly causing a huge uproar in the entire venue.

As the daughter of the well-known comedian "Wakaba" and the veteran actress "Mori Minami", Xiao Mutou's popularity far surpasses that of the small-time streamers at the bottom.

"..."

The sudden removal of her mask left Wakaba Mutsu's expression stiff. The feeling of being suddenly exposed to everyone was indeed unpleasant, and the completely out-of-control situation also made her feel somewhat flustered.

However, Yutenji Wakame still had no intention of giving up.

"Timoris, your face is just too beautiful!"

"Tsk tsk~ What a boring face."

The silent Hachiman Kairin also had her mask removed by Yutenji Wakana, and in an instant, most of Ave Mujica's true face was revealed, leaving only the ever-calm Hatsuka and the panicked Shoko.