How can my simulation be a real love?

Meow!

Kazami Mei's unwavering answer made her eyes dart away. Her previously composed demeanor crumbled instantly, like a dilapidated building collapsing. She subconsciously reached out and touched the black butterfly choker around her neck, immediately pretending to be nonchalant.

Is she an idiot?

She was clearly trying to win over Kazami Naruko, but her various offensives over the past few days had not only failed to produce any significant results, but she herself had also been severely weakened by Naruko's casual remark about their relationship—

Isn't she way too easy to manipulate?!

Despite her inner turmoil, Yutenji Wakame managed to suppress her embarrassment and immediately put on her usual flawless professional smile. She then lightly tapped her soft cheek with her index finger, acting cute with an unbelievable level of skill.

"Hmph~ Of course it doesn't matter!"

"Miaomeng has been paying attention to this for a long time, so we always carry large sunglasses and hats with us. As long as we pay a little more attention, we won't be recognized easily."

Without waiting for Kazami Naruto's reply, Yutenji Wakami put on his sunglasses and hat, then reached out and hugged his arm, taking a step forward before he could react.

"Naruko, hurry up! If we're too late, we won't be able to buy any!"

The girl's excited urging from ahead brought a barely perceptible smile to his lips.

……

For Yutenji Wakame, this was a very suitable 'opportunity'.

Although Nyanko-sensei, who grew up in Kumamoto, had absolutely no experience in dating before this, she was very clear in her heart that this was the best time for her and Kazami Mei to be alone, and she had to make the most of it.

She was going to use her fastest and strongest methods to catch the stubborn Naruko completely off guard!

"Dear Meow Dream, how about this one?"

Kazami Mei's words interrupted Yutenji Wakana's thoughts. She glanced at it casually and raised her eyebrows in confusion, as if she had seen through his thoughts in an instant. She then carefully picked up the gift and examined it.

"Hmm~? This isn't going to be a gift for Ai-yin, is it?"

She deliberately ran her fingertips across the back of his hand, then gently lifted the necklace with her fingertips.

"Naruko~ You have pretty good taste!"

The silver necklace that Kazami Mei was holding, which emitted a faint pink luster, did indeed match Chihaya Aine's temperament quite well. This surprised Nyanmu, who glanced at him in surprise. She hadn't expected him to have such good taste.

Thinking about it carefully, he's a 'scumbag' who's been juggling more than ten relationships at the same time.

Naruko's skills in charming girls are undeniable. Even the usually aloof and serious Miss Toyokawa becomes as gentle as a kitten in front of him, let alone a passive girl like Wakaba Mutsu.

However, Yutenji Wakame could understand.

After all, even she, who called herself the 'Invincible Cat Dream Goddess,' ended up like this.

"..."

The girl paused slightly, as if she had suddenly discovered something.

As dusk filtered through the shop window, it gilded her silhouette. Yutenji Wakame, when shopping for gifts, exuded a different charm. She picked up the necklace and held it up to her snow-white neck. The cold metallic light made her swan-like neck appear even longer, and a faint glimmer appeared in her eyes.

But when she noticed Kazami staring at the ends of her hair, she suddenly swept her pale purple hair behind her ear, revealing a jet-black earring with a metallic sheen. She also carefully put the necklace she had picked up back into place.

Kazami Mei watched her movements without saying a word, a thoughtful glint in his eyes.

"Speaking of which, Naruko, you haven't answered my question yet."

Yutenji Wakana quietly moved closer, her eyes sparkling with a clarity like the melting of first snow.

"When I interviewed you at the studio just now, I asked you 'What kind of girl do you like?' and Naruko just brushed it off so casually. Actually, I'm quite curious about the answer to that question~"

"So you really asked that casually back then?"

Kazami Mei simply rolled her eyes; she had already guessed that this would happen.

"I don't have any specific requirements for the girls I like. As long as they are cute, I like them all."

What the heck! This is obviously just a way to brush her off!

Yutenji Wakana lowered her eyelids, her long, thin eyelashes trembling slightly. She gently reached out and lifted the pale purple hair that covered her ears. The soft strands of hair rippled like ocean waves, while exuding a faint lavender scent.

"I've been thinking lately about whether I should consider growing my hair long?"

The girl's deliberately drawn-out voice echoed in my ears.

Kazami Mei's expression froze.

The change was instantaneous, but Miss Miaomeng noticed it immediately. A knowing glint flashed in her eyes, and she naturally took his arm, her gentle tone full of expectation.

"Naruko, do you... like girls with long hair?"

Who snitched?!

Kazami Mei had no idea that Nyan Yume had secretly asked someone to do her homework, and that there was only one person who knew that she said 'long hair is better'. Without even thinking, she knew that the culprit was a certain popular current idol!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but gasp, his gaze seemingly sensing a certain direction.

Miss Chu Hua, who betrayed your boyfriend's information, will definitely make you pay in a couple of days!

"Humph~"

A hint of smugness flashed in Yutenji Wakana's eyes as she hugged his arm even tighter.

These past few days' "attacks" haven't been blind and reckless actions; she's already figured out certain patterns—Kazami Naruto, who seems to be very good at dealing with girls and can handle anything with ease, actually reveals his weaknesses, especially when she has intimate physical contact with him.

Naruko is now like an NPC in a game waiting to be conquered.

Given enough time, she will surely fall at his feet!

Kazami Mei had no idea how smug Nekomachi was inside. Completely oblivious to Nekomachi's 'confidence,' she quickly calmed down, rolled her eyes, and said with a hint of helplessness—

"I might actually have a little bit of a preference for girls with long hair, but it depends on the place and the people. For example, I think short hair is the cutest for Miaomengqin."

"However, this is only my side of the story. You should definitely stick to your own opinion."

Yutenji Wakana barely heard anything about what came before or after. She only selectively heard the words she wanted to hear. This strange feeling caused the girl's fingers, which were wrapped around her arms, to loosen, and her smug posture instantly turned into one of bewilderment.

"Am I the cutest?"

"Where is it cute...?"

His warm breath brushed against the girl's earlobe unintentionally, and the mirror in front of her reflected the girl's blushing ear tips. Even her exposed fair shoulders had a hint of pink, creating a subtle contrast with the cool tone of her gray-black bodycon dress.

Kazami Mei was slightly taken aback.

Since opening his heart to Yutenji Wakana, he has seen many of her true sides that she would never normally show; who knew that as the two continued to get to know each other, the cuteness that was originally hidden deep in her heart also began to gradually emerge.

She always utters seemingly 'mature' words, and whether it's her meticulously dressed appearance or her smile as a blogger, everything about her seems to exude the unique 'trendy' style of Tokyo.

But when she's with him, she no longer hides her slightly rustic country accent, and occasionally she inadvertently reveals a kind of untainted simplicity and cuteness, making him feel that she's more suitable to be married and settled down with than a girlfriend.

Every step may seem like a calculated 'attack,' but what lies beneath the surface is genuine and pure love.

"..."

Unlike Mr. Kazami, who remained silent, Yutenji Wakana was completely immersed in her own world. Her delicately made-up face was already as red as a lobster, and wisps of white smoke were rising from her head.

Ruined!

If this continues, I'm afraid that before I can successfully win over Naruko, she will be easily captivated by her and end up being thoroughly won over in the opposite direction!

Is this the power of love? It's terrifying!

In her panic, she had no idea how to handle the situation. After all, Miao Mengqin had never been in a relationship before, and she had no 'solution' for this kind of situation. She could only stand there pretending to be calm, completely frozen in her thoughts.

"..."

Kazami Mei looked at Miss Meowmu, who was panicking but still clung to him tightly and refused to let go. A hint of helplessness flashed in his eyes. Then he reached out and gently patted her shoulder, gradually bringing her thoughts back.

"Next, there are gifts for Xiangzi and Chuhua. Could you please help me with those, 'Fashionista' Miaomeng?"

"Hmph~ I just can't do anything with Naruko."

Yutenji Wakana immediately returned to her original state. Wearing black-rimmed sunglasses, she smiled and raised her cat-like right hand, naturally taking Kazami Naruto's hand as they walked towards the next shopping area, her beautiful face displaying the purest smile.

……

By eight o'clock in the evening, the sky had completely darkened.

Fine snowflakes still drifted in the sky, but the wind before Christmas was not bitingly cold. As she turned the corner, a snowflake fell unexpectedly in front of her. The girl subconsciously reached out to catch the ice crystal and watched it melt into a tiny galaxy in her palm.

Kazami Naru, carrying several gift bags in both hands, was quite the splurge. He looked like a Gundam with its wings spread, easily carrying a bunch of gift bags all by himself, while Miss Meow stood beside him with a look of surprise on her face.

"I thought you were planning to have the staff deliver them to your home! I didn't expect you, Naruko, to be planning to take all of this home by yourself?"

"Of course, what if something goes wrong during transport?"

Kazami Mei responded in a matter-of-fact tone, which reminded Yutenji Wakana of the time when he pinned her down on the bed, her hands pinned down by his left hand, making her unable to move. That shameful scene gradually brought a blush to her cheeks.

Although she put in a lot of effort today, the results were much better than she had imagined!

If the 'strategy' of the previous few days was merely to bring Yutenji Wakana and Kazami Mei closer together, then today it was a smooth transition from her unilaterally holding his arm to naturally being able to hold his hand!

Doesn't this mean that Naruko has almost been won over by him?

"Meow Dream, thank you so much for your help today."

With her hands behind her back, Yutenji Wakana blushed slightly and couldn't help but say, "It's okay~ Anyway, we actually had a lot of fun shopping, but it was just the two of us wandering around for almost the whole day, which was almost like—"

"It's just like a date."

The moment the words left his mouth, the air between the two of them gradually fell silent.

This wasn't the first time Kazami Mei had found her adorable, nor the first time she had felt a flutter in her heart. Despite her tendency to make blunt statements, she was now expressing these words subtly. Her dedication to her goals was also imbued with beauty.

Amidst the swirling snow, delicate snowflakes landed lightly on the girl's lavender-colored hair. With each heavy step, the snow crunched under her boots, and at that moment, she suddenly and abruptly raised her eyes.

What would you do if I confessed my feelings to you right now?

Before Kazami Mei could answer, she frowned anxiously.

“I want to hear the current ‘version,’ Naruko…you have to answer my question again!”

As Kazami Naru strolled through the snow, a smile flickered in his eyes. He glanced at the familiar apartment building in front of him, then took out one of the gift bags from 'Wings of Light Deployment' and placed it in her hand amidst her stunned expression.

"Although it's a bit early, this is a Christmas gift for Miss Ruomai."

"Huh? I...I got a share too?"

It was only then that Yutenji Wakana realized she didn't recognize the gift bag. It was something Kazami Mei had secretly bought when she wasn't looking, and now it had been suddenly stuffed into her arms, which made Miss Meowmu completely lose her composure.

“Everyone gets a share, so why doesn’t Miss Ruomai get one?” Kazami looked at her with amusement, then continued, “Don’t be late for the Christmas party tomorrow night. If you really can’t make it, I can pick you up.”

Kazami Naruto breathed a sigh of relief as he unknowingly delivered the girl to her doorstep, then pointed with his gaze at the gift box she was holding.

"That was my answer to you just now."

Only after the black-haired boy's figure gradually disappeared did the girl with light purple short hair slowly come back to her senses. She reached out and covered her burning red face, showing no trace of her previous smugness, and just stared intently at the gift box in her hand.

She, who always held the drumsticks steadily, opened the gift box with trembling fingertips.

Inside was a silver necklace.

Yutenji Wakana recognized the necklace immediately. It was the very necklace she had spotted but hadn't bought. She had been focused on helping Naruko choose a gift, but instead, the 'gift' she liked was delivered to her.

"Meow..."

Miss Miaomeng crouched down somewhat awkwardly, her pink eyes, like precious diamonds, peeking out from between her fingers.

That's too cunning!

He hasn't even told her he likes her yet, but she likes him even more now, to the point where she can't extricate herself!

What should she do after meeting him tomorrow?

Chapter 170 Christmas [5k]

The next day.

December 24th, Christmas Day.

As the last holiday of the year, Christmas signifies the 'end' of the year and the 'beginning' of the new year. For Kazami Mei, this Christmas also holds a very special meaning, as the holiday often signifies reunion.

Whether as future 'family' or current 'lovers', no couple would ignore such an important holiday. Just thinking about this, he, who has many girlfriends, naturally started preparing well in advance.

"what--"

The black-haired boy raised his head expressionlessly and looked at the hazy sky. Even the breath he casually exhaled left a pure white mist in the air. Even the snowflakes in the morning sky were gradually falling, turning the streets of Shimokitazawa white in just a few days.

The faint morning light pierced through the thin clouds and shone on the asphalt road covered in pure white. The thin morning air carried a biting chill, and breathing it into the lungs felt like a knife cutting into the throat.

"..."