How can my simulation be a real love?

"If it weren't for a chance encounter, I might not have had the chance to meet Naruto... and even less the chance to fall in love with you, so I have absolutely no regrets! Besides, I've now rebuilt Ave Mujica and have an even stronger belief than before."

Confessions of love that are so full of genuine emotion—it's no wonder people can't resist them.

Mr. Kazami, whose hand was being held by the girl, raised his eyebrows with a hint of relief and said slowly, "I see, a more steadfast belief, is that it?"

Yes, that's right!

Toyokawa Shoko flashed her sweetest smile and nodded her head repeatedly to express her agreement.

Both sides are well aware of what this so-called 'firm belief' is.

Now that we've finished watching the live performance, the next step is—

Just as the girl was excitedly preparing to take Kazami to the next date location, her sweet smile suddenly froze as if she had been stimulated. Noticing this, Kazami frowned slightly and looked in the direction she was looking.

That was a black luxury sedan parked steadily on the edge of the LiveHouse street.

Chapter 150 The Toyokawa Family Affairs [5k]

Maybach?

Kazami Mei looked at the black luxury car with a hint of surprise. It was quite rare to see a luxury car of this price here. Thinking of this, he suddenly turned to look at the girl beside him.

It doesn't seem to be a 'coincidence' after all.

"..."

Just moments ago, Toyokawa Shoko had been all smiles, but now her eyebrows furrowed. She looked at the luxury car with a serious expression, and her small hand, which was intertwined with Kazami Mei's, trembled slightly, like a startled butterfly fluttering in her palm.

Of course, she couldn't admit her mistake.

As the eldest daughter of the 'Toyokawa' family and the sole designated heir of the clan, this car had appeared in her memory several times. No matter how much she wanted to forget it in her past memories, it was impossible for her to do so.

This car is clearly the one from my own family!

Why now?

The girl's cherry lips, pale from being gently bitten by her pearly teeth, spoke with an indescribable sense of suppressed emotion.

Ever since she angrily fled the Toyokawa family, Toyokawa Shoko has devoted herself to her work. After that, she met Kazami Mei, fell in love with him, and completely forgot about her family.

After confessing her feelings to Ming and becoming inseparable lovers, she felt an unprecedented happiness! The so-called identities of 'rich young lady' and 'family heir' became ephemeral and insignificant in her eyes, not worth mentioning at all!

After all, all Toyokawa Shoko wants now is to stand by his side.

"...But why is it like this now?"

The girl gritted her teeth slightly; she suddenly had a bad feeling.

The story revolves around a wealthy young lady who escapes from her home and ends up living on the streets. She eventually meets an ordinary boy and falls in love with him, but her family discovers the affair and forces her to separate from her lover.

Don't we often see this kind of plot in TV dramas?

Previously, the Toyokawa family didn't care about her because they didn't care, letting her cause as much trouble as she wanted outside; but now that they've discovered she's fallen in love with someone else, they want to forcibly bring her home?!

"Don't let your stockings slip during that kind of thing!!"

His girlfriend, who was standing beside him, seemed to be imagining a Shakespearean love drama, and began to make incomprehensible shouts. This made Kazami Meisuke, who had been calm and composed, a little confused, but he could still sense the panic in her heart through her trembling fingertips.

"Don't worry, I'm here."

Kazami Mei gripped her hand tightly, his voice, light as a feather, carrying a weight.

The strength of their intertwined fingers conveyed a warmth deep within their hearts. The girl, who had been filled with anxiety, had a gentle light in her eyes. She didn't hesitate to grip back firmly, and her tense eyes were gradually covered by a wave of determination.

That's right, she had nothing to be afraid of.

Toyokawa Shoko only sets aside her pride in front of the person she loves most. If her family really intends to force her to leave Kazami Mei's side, then she will definitely rebel!

"..."

As the two men's steps became more steady, the black luxury sedan parked by the roadside gradually rolled down its windows.

Before them stood an elderly man dressed in a black suit with gold patterns.

His silver-white sideburns were meticulously combed, and the malachite brooch on his suit lapel gleamed with a chilling light. His sharp, hawk-like gaze, like a scalpel, merely swept across their clasped hands before finally settling on Kazami Mei's face.

That sharp gaze bore a resemblance to that of Toyokawa Shoko in the past.

Toyokawa Shoko merely pursed her lips and subconsciously began to mutter—

"Grandpa..."

The dignified and spirited old man sitting in the car was none other than Toyokawa Sadaharu, the actual head of the Toyokawa family. He was also the maternal grandfather of Miss Shoko, and had a true blood relationship with her.

"Get in the car? Let's talk."

With his arms crossed, Toyokawa Sadaharu calmly watched the two of them, his gaze sweeping over Shoko before settling entirely on Kazami Mei.

At such close range, the two stared at each other for a long time.

Toyokawa Shoko seemed to sense something, and tightened her grip on Kazami Mei's hand with her slender yet strong fingertips. This caused the old man's deeply furrowed eyes to twitch almost imperceptibly, and his gaze toward the two of them became more complicated.

His familiar assertive attitude made Toyokawa Shoko frown suddenly, but before she could speak up to refute him, Kazami Mei gently pulled her fingertips, and the calm and composed Kazami Mei looked seriously into his eyes.

"Well then, I'll take my leave."

……

In the blink of an eye, the black sedan drove into the luxurious estate.

This Toyokawa family mansion was even more luxurious than the house that Kazami Naru had seen when she visited the Wakaba family. It took a little while for the car to drive into the estate before it arrived at the mansion. The courtyard alone was astonishing.

Even though she was back in her own home, Toyokawa Shoko remained on edge.

Her left hand, connected to her pulse, gripped Kazami's right hand tightly, as if prepared to never let go, while she glanced warily at her grandfather from time to time. This serious attitude actually made Kazami relax.

"Young Miss, welcome back."

The maid tried to take the blue octopus doll from Toyokawa Shoko, but she frowned and gently refused. Seeing this, Toyokawa Sadaharu still didn't say anything, but led the two to the most spacious reception room.

Warm light shone through the girl's sky-blue hair, casting a shimmering golden glow. Sitting on the sofa, Toyokawa Shoko picked up a cup of black tea with one hand, as if holding a long-forgotten dream.

"That's Xiangzi's favorite black tea, why don't you try some?"

Toyokawa Sadaharu simply spread his hand slightly in his direction, a completely different attitude from the expected 'assertive' one. This made Kazami Mei, who had maintained a calm demeanor, vaguely sense something, and a glint flashed in his eyes.

"Thank you so much."

He picked up the expensive-looking carved teacup and took a sip. A gentle and pleasant sweetness flowed into his throat, followed by a slight bitterness, just like the occasional bumps and setbacks encountered on the journey of life. In an instant, he was enveloped by the mellow taste.

A hint of surprise flashed in Kazami Mei's eyes; it was indeed a remarkably excellent flavor.

But Miss Toyokawa, who was holding a teacup, couldn't be patient any longer. She slowly placed the untouched teacup on the table, sat up straight, and raised her solemn amber eyes.

"Grandpa, what do you want to talk to us about?"

"I just wanted to talk about your future."

Toyokawa Sadaharu's usually stern expression gradually relaxed, and under Kazami Mei's gaze, he slowly spoke: "I already know about your affairs, your relationship with Shoko... and your affairs with the Wakaba family."

Kazami Mei was not surprised.

As the true power holder of the Toyokawa family, Toyokawa Sadaharu would definitely have investigated all of his information before meeting him. He could find out everything that Mori Minami could find out, and he could also find out things that Mori Minami couldn't find out.

This likely includes knowing that Wakaba Mutsu's fiancé is himself, and that the true identity of the painting artist 'Yuuka' is Kazami Mei. These are things that Mori Minami could easily find out by asking, and for Toyokawa Sadaharu, it would only take a blink of an eye.

Kazami Mei lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then spoke meaningfully—

"Are you planning to send Xiangzi back to the Toyokawa family?"

Xiao Xiang, sitting next to him, widened her eyes immediately. She was so excited that she almost blurted out a question. Fortunately, Feng Jianming gently pressed her hand down in time, which helped Xiao Xiang regain her composure and choose to stay quietly by his side.

Toyokawa Sadaharu saw all of this, and he slowly closed his eyes and said frankly, "I do have this plan. Shoko will inevitably be the sole heir of the Toyokawa family in the future, and no matter what... she will eventually return to the Toyokawa family."

"I agree with that."

Kazami Mei nodded slightly; he did not deny it.

Although he could easily persuade the other party to let Xiao Xiang completely break free from the 'shackles' of the Fengchuan family, that was only under the premise that the Fengchuan family would restrict her freedom, which was obviously not the case in his opinion.

It's important to know that Toyokawa Shoko is the sole heir to the family business.

If Toyokawa Sadaharu were truly such a domineering grandfather who completely disregarded Shoko's opinions, then he would never have allowed her to play the young lady's "playing house" in the first place, much less let her run away from home.

"So you mean... you want to talk about my relationship with Xiangzi, or do you intend for me to leave Xiangzi's side?"

Kazami Mei's probing question finally made Xiao Xiang, who was standing beside her, unable to hold back any longer. She furrowed her delicate eyebrows and replied with the most serious expression, "If that were really the case, I would never admit it!"

"I think you've misunderstood something."

Toyokawa Sadaharu responded softly in a calm and low voice, his gaze fixed on Toyokawa Shoko not far away, staring at her for several seconds before continuing to speak slowly and deliberately—

"I have no intention of stopping you from dating."

“Your abilities are far greater than I imagined, and you are more than qualified to be Xiangzi’s future husband.”

Upon hearing this, Toyokawa Shoko breathed a sigh of relief. This was indeed what she was most worried about. If her grandfather strongly opposed her being with Ming, she would have no choice but to fight back in an extreme way.

Kazami Mei was not surprised by this, because he knew it wasn't that simple.

Toyokawa Sadaharu deliberately blocked the entrance to pick up the two people and get them into the car; it couldn't possibly be that simple.

"So you really intend for me to marry into your family?"

Kazami Mei's thoughtful question made Toyokawa Shoko's heart jump again, which had just settled down. She looked nervously at her old-fashioned and domineering grandfather, but to her surprise, he remained calm.

“If I were to side with the Toyokawa family… then I would naturally hope that you would marry into the Toyokawa family, but I think you would probably never agree to that, so I’ve given up on that idea.”

"I hope you understand."

A strange glint flashed in Kazami Mei's eyes, and her gaze toward Toyokawa Sadaharu became more thoughtful.

Is this only from the perspective of the 'Toyokawa family'? In other words, Toyokawa Sadaharu is not simply choosing the Toyokawa family, but is looking at this matter from the perspective of Toyokawa Shoko's maternal grandfather.

"As I just said, I approve of your marriage and future."

"Just like the promise the Ruoye family made to you, I won't interfere in Xiangzi's life."

Toyokawa Sadaharu calmly raised his head, then looked at Kazami Mei with a sharp gaze beyond his years.

"However, I also have a few conditions."

condition?

Leaning back on the sofa, Miss Toyokawa's heart leaped again. The rapid, repeated pounding made her dizzy, but she knew she couldn't hold Ming back, so she resolutely looked ahead.

Toyokawa Sadaharu opened his cloudy yet imposing eyes and stared at Kazami Naruto directly in front of him for a full five seconds. Even the Stand effect of [The World] should have ended by then, but he did not look away.

Toyokawa Sadaharu conducted extensive private investigations into this boy.

To everyone else, he was a capable, spirited young man who loved Xiangzi more than anyone else and was more responsible than anyone else. No wonder the Ruoye family agreed to his seemingly absurd request.

Because he truly deserves it.

“My conditions seem simple to you, and they won’t make things difficult for you.”

"First of all, Xiangzi is the sole heir of the Toyokawa family and will inevitably become the patriarch representing the Toyokawa family in the future. Therefore, her marriage to you cannot change her surname, Toyokawa. Of course... it doesn't matter what you call her in private."

"That's my first condition."

Kazami Mei nodded slightly at Toyokawa Sadaharu's conditions. He didn't really care about the details; he could immediately understand his grandfather's thoughts if he put himself in his grandfather's shoes. After all, if the head of the Toyokawa family became someone from another family—

That would be a bit tricky.

"no problem."

Kazami Mei's firm and resolute answer made Toyokawa Sadaharu nod. He then slowly extended his second finger: "The second condition is that you cannot have only one child."

"Grandpa?!"

Just moments ago, Toyokawa Shoko was completely absorbed in her studies when her face flushed red. She hadn't expected the serious atmosphere to be reversed so suddenly, and she was at a loss for words to say something so embarrassing.

Toyokawa Sadaharu gave her a strange look, then slowly began to explain—

"The Toyokawa family must have a new heir in the future, so one of your children must have the surname 'Toyokawa'. Apart from that, I will not interfere with how you raise your children; these are matters for you two as a couple."

"Husband, husband and wife?!"

They were just 'lovers' when they went on their date in the morning, but in the afternoon they were to start calling each other 'husband and wife'. This was too much of a shock for the pure and gentle Miss Toyokawa. Her whole face was burning hot, like a red-hot iron furnace.

Kazami Mei looked at the young lady, whose eyes were darting around, with amusement, then chuckled and replied again—

"no problem."

The two conditions that Toyokawa Sadaharu put forward were very simple, exactly the same as the conditions that Shoko had simulated. Even if her grandfather hadn't brought these up, Kazami Mei was planning to have more children.