How can my simulation be a real love?

"Ming?"

A calm yet slightly surprised soft voice came from behind. A black-haired beauty in a work uniform was holding a menu. A hint of astonishment flickered in her eyes, which had a beauty mark under her eye. Her long hair, as white as the night sky, slipped off her shoulders as she stopped moving.

Before Kazami Mei could speak, the girl in front of her took two steps forward with a slightly flushed face.

"Why did you suddenly come to RiNG today? I haven't even gotten off work yet..."

"It's nothing, I just came to check on your practice."

"what?"

Kazami Mei coughed lightly twice, a reaction that made the girl open her mouth in confusion. A hint of suspicion flashed in her light purple eyes, which were as beautiful as butterfly wings, but she still pretended to be nonchalant and looked around.

"By the way, Lixi, has the lamp arrived yet?"

"...You're here looking for a lamp?"

Chapter 155 Even in Confusion [3k]

The girl's beautiful violet eyes, which had been as gentle as water just moments before, suddenly narrowed and sharpened with a glint like a sword. This gaze was like winter snow falling on the back of her neck, and her dissatisfaction seemed to be overflowing.

I thought he had come specifically to find her, but instead he turned around and asked where the lamp was.

She thought she had hidden the faint loneliness in her heart well, but of course, it couldn't escape Kazami's eyes. So he slowly reached out and put his arm around her shoulder like a good brother, and said with a half-smile—

"Are you jealous?"

"Huh? Who are you talking about?"

Shiina Tatsuki only struggled symbolically for a moment, and when she realized she couldn't break free, she simply hugged her arms and remained still.

Kazami Mei, who had just been teasing her, suddenly fell silent. This sudden change made Shiina Tatsuki feel uneasy all over. Her pretty face, which was comparable to the beauty described in paintings and poems, gradually flushed red, and even her eyes seemed to become a little fierce.

The girl glared at him irritably, then casually pointed in a certain direction with her fair fingertip.

"Deng has already arrived today. You can just go to the practice room to find her."

"If there's nothing else, let go quickly, I have to go to work!"

After saying that, the girl simply turned her face away from him. Her waist-length black hair had a faint, cool satin sheen, and the ends of her hair swept across her waist in a sharp arc as she turned her head, as if to express her current mood.

Kazami Mei could only shrug helplessly at this.

He had originally wanted to find a suitable opportunity to invite Miss Lixi on a date in person, but she was always either practicing, composing music, or preparing logistics.

If Kazami Naruto wanted to find her alone, he would probably have to storm her doorstep.

After all, just as Hachiman Kairin implied, it would be too difficult to expect Shiina Tatsuki to take the initiative to invite him on a date or act cute. Unless the two of them are really alone, Kazami Mei will not be able to see the shyness and gentleness deep in her heart.

"I'm sorry, Lixi, I really do need to find Deng today."

"I know, go quickly."

She merely snorted at the black-haired boy's apology. Although in the eyes of others, Miss Lixi was an impatient, difficult-to-talk girl with a tone that was always oppressive, she was actually very reasonable.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have become one of the people Kazami Mei trusted most.

A girl with long, black hair reaching her waist stood there with a cold expression, her arms crossed over her chest as if she didn't want to pay any attention to them. However, a wisp of black hair that she accidentally lifted revealed a gentle curve, making her slightly red ear tips fully visible.

Who can bear this?

"Wait……"

Shiina Riki stared in shock at Kazami Naru, who suddenly lowered her head. A faint floral fragrance wafted towards her, mingling with the sweet taste on her lips, causing the girl's beautiful, pearl-like eyes to widen instantly.

After the prank was over, Kazami Mei simply blinked, waved at her, and quickly turned and ran away.

"Thanks, Lixi~ You look super pretty today too."

"Fool--"

Shiina Riki, her face flushed with embarrassment, watched Kazami Mei run away and scolded her loudly. Then, she couldn't help but cover her lips with her hand and stood there for a while before remembering that she had to work.

"Seriously, my lip gloss has all been smudged off..."

His mouth was full of complaints, but his tone was not harsh at all.

Her eyebrows, which were originally sharp as if cleaved by a blade through the first snow, softened as her eyelids lowered, and the curve of her lips was as sweet as if coated with honey, adding a touch of allure to her blushing cheeks.

Too much time has been wasted; I need to get back to work.

As soon as I turned my head toward the bar, I saw Rinko Maji resting her chin on her hand, looking at me with a playful expression, and occasionally flashing a meaningful smile.

Rinko Maji's ambiguous smile was practically saying, "It's okay to rest for another half hour, right?"

In an instant, puffs of white smoke billowed from her head.

Everything, everything was seen!?

Kazami Naruto, who was standing far away at the practice room door, could vaguely feel the piercing gaze behind him. He could only pretend not to know anything and quickly opened the door to hide inside. Just then, he saw Takamatsu Akira sitting in the corner of the practice room, seemingly holding something in her hands.

"Ok?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Kazami Mei's eyes, but she did not speak in advance.

When he slowly walked to the girl's side, he noticed that the little penguin was holding a notebook with rows and rows of lyrics written on it. The familiar words made him raise his eyebrows involuntarily.

Is it "Spring Shadows"?

"...!"

The little penguin trembled violently in fright. In her panic, she closed her notebook and prepared to get up, but Kazami Naruto reacted quickly and gently patted her back, helping her calm down from her panic.

However, she still seemed a little confused, so she couldn't help but ask, "Ming, why are you in the practice room today..."

"Because I noticed that Xiaodeng seemed a bit absent-minded these past two days, I was really worried... so I couldn't help but come and check on her. I'm so sorry for worrying so much..."

"Maybe my daughter will even hate me in the future?"

Kazami Mei didn't seem to mind the cold floor of the practice room. He just sat down next to Takamatsu Akari with a self-deprecating smile on his lips. Noticing that she seemed a little lost with her head down, he reached out and gently touched the girl's soft hair.

The familiar and gentle caress made the girl slowly close her eyes. Her petite body couldn't help but lean gently against his shoulder. She smelled the reassuring scent on Kazami Naruto, and the slight loneliness in her heart seemed to gradually dissipate.

"If there's something that's bothering you, it's better to talk to someone else, okay?"

"If you keep it all inside, the problem will never be solved in the end."

Kazami Mei simply smiled gently, then suddenly coughed twice and adopted a serious posture.

"Of course, it's okay if you don't want to talk, Xiaodeng! It's actually quite nice for you to just stay next to me like this."

"Well……"

Gao Songdeng raised her amber eyes, holding her notebook, and nodded as if she understood but not quite. Then her gaze gradually became firm and serious, and the small fist she gently clenched gave her petite body a sense of strength.

Perhaps for the little penguin, the courage that should never have been there, and the words that should never have been spoken, are no longer there. The moment she made up her mind, she had already learned to move forward.

"If it's Ming... it's okay!"

Kazami Mei took a deep breath and looked at the other person with a calm and serious gaze.

"All ears."

This notebook records CRYCHIC's past, or rather, their history. However, CRYCHIC was disbanded by the foolish Xiangzi at that time without explanation, and it disappeared in an abrupt way.

This became a knot in everyone's heart.

Although Toyokawa Shoko and Takamatsu Akari are no longer estranged and have reconciled through apologies and forgiveness, Little Penguin still felt a sense of loneliness after seeing Ave Mujica's performance.

Because they can no longer play together.

"..."

Kazami Mei holds up a lyric book with the lyrics to "Spring Day Shadows" written on it; these lyrics are actually the little penguin's own feelings.

The notebook with lyrics written on it was gently closed, as if shutting down the boundary between the past and the future; he slowly took the gray-haired girl's small hand, as if cradling a cradle that symbolized past memories.

"Lamp, what are your thoughts on CRYCHIC now?"

Kazami's calm question startled the girl slightly. The little penguin nestled its head in his warm embrace, its slightly furrowed brows seemingly carrying a lingering sadness, causing her to hesitate for several seconds.

"...I also really like everyone at CRYCHIC now."

“But CRYCHIC is gone. Now I want to cherish everyone’s Mygo even more. I want to be in a band with Aine-chan, Riki-chan, Sose-chan, Raku-chan... and Naruto forever.”

The girl spoke softly yet with determination and conviction, leaving Kazami Mei, who had his eyes closed, speechless with a wry smile. He gently placed the lyric book containing the lyrics to "Spring Shadow" back into the girl's palm.

"makes sense."

The black-haired boy stood up slowly, then lazily stretched his waist.

“I think Xiaoxiang must feel the same way, right? The ‘knot’ she once formed is now binding her. Since she decided to create CRYCHIC, she should also take responsibility for ending it.”

"Well?"

Takamatsu Akari seemed a little confused by Kazami Mei's words. She just sat there blankly and blinked. Seeing her like this, Kazami Mei's face showed a hint of smugness, and then she stretched out her right hand in her direction.

"Hey, how about we put on a live show?"

"Live?"

The girl seemed a little confused, then her eyes widened in realization. Seeing her reaction, Kazami Mei simply smiled and nodded.

Let's say goodbye to CRYCHIC properly.

bid farewell.

Takamatsu understood what he wanted to express, and even her heart vaguely understood this special emotion. Even though she was so confused that her body didn't know how to act, she also recalled the original idea when Mygo was created.

Even if you feel lost, you must keep moving forward.

"I see."

Their palms are clasped together.

The girl's eyes were as shimmering as a spring stream, and her long eyelashes trembled like butterfly wings.

If you don't know what to do, just sing; if you don't understand how to do it, just keep moving forward.

Naruto had already extended his right hand to her, so she should respond to him. Only by Naruto's side could she be fearless, and only by his side could she express her inner cries!

Through singing!

Chapter 156 The Music? Isn't there a ready-made one? [4k]

"what is going on?"

Ms. Shiina, still wearing her work uniform, was completely bewildered. She had just been wondering what Kazami was secretly doing with Akari, but who knew that this guy would turn around and pull her out, looking very serious about booking a live performance right now?

Although helping to book live performances is her job as a staff member, she is also a member of Mygo, and as a band member, she naturally needs to understand the situation.

Kazami Mei glanced at the little penguin beside her, who was pursing her lips, and simply sighed before replying softly, "Didn't I just say that? Of course, reserving a venue means we're going to put on a live show!"

"I know it's a live performance, but before this... I'd never heard of it!"

Shiina Tatsuki simply stood with one hand on her hip, rolled her eyes at her unreliable boyfriend, and finally helplessly started working quickly on the computer. In just a few seconds, she deftly brought up the interface.

"A few days later, a band canceled their performance at the last minute, leaving a vacancy around 5 pm that day. After that, it'll be a while before the end of the year... Or are you planning to go on stage that day?"

After pondering for a moment, Kazami Mei lowered her head and looked at the little penguin beside her.

"Light, what do you think?"

After a long silence, Takamatsu Akari gently clenched her small fist. She noticed that both Kazami Mei and Shiina Tatsuki were looking at her at the same time. The pressure from being met with a response made her involuntarily lower her head.

But just a second later, she immediately felt the warmth of Kazami Naruto's palm.

"If possible, I... want to start a live show as soon as possible."

"Lixi, did you hear that~?"

Kazami Mei looked at Shiina Riki in front of her with a half-smile, which made Riki rub her forehead in a headache. After a moment of silence, she sighed helplessly and closed her eyes as if in resignation.

"Since the lamp has already said that..."

Seeing the success, the little penguin raised her head with some joy and exchanged a glance with the black-haired boy beside her. But before she could even feel happy, the black-haired beauty opposite her reached out and tapped the table.

"But we've only practiced half of Ming's recently completed new piece. If we go on stage, we definitely can't play it. Or should we play one of the previous pieces? And Ming, are you planning to go on stage this time? If we do, we'll have to revise the score to accommodate the addition of an electronic keyboard..."

Ms. Lixi, who is always meticulous and serious, kept talking, bombarding me with a barrage of questions.

In her opinion, since she has already decided to perform on stage, she must be fully prepared and approach each performance with a complete and serious attitude. Only in this way can she be considered responsible to the band!