How can my simulation be a real love?

The boy with long, black hair slowly raised his eyelids. He reached out and gently stroked the snow under the Shimokitazawa billboard. A faint chill penetrated his fingertips and spread throughout his body.

Are you secretly slacking off?

A lively and cheerful shout reached his ears. Kazami Naruto subconsciously turned his head and saw only a golden ray of sunshine. In a moment of confusion, he finally saw the figure clearly. A golden angel with his hands behind his back descended from the heavens to his side.

Kazami Mei was silent for two seconds, then said with a serious expression—

"...I was just thinking, this railing really is a railing."

"Hey~ what nonsense are you talking about!"

Wearing a light green coat, Ichiji Nijika smiled brightly and complained softly as usual. She glanced at the snow that had been swept away by the door and her lips immediately curved into a gentle smile.

"It's all done! That's amazing!"

"After all, this is an order from my elder sister, how could I dare to have the slightest thought of disobeying it?"

Kazami Mei simply chuckled and shrugged, showing no fear whatsoever as he spoke. He then sat down on the bench next to the 'boss' and slacked off, which made Miss Nijika's face turn as red as a boiled lobster.

The next second, she seemed to suddenly realize something.

"Seriously, make sure your scarf is tied properly! What if you catch a cold?"

Like a nagging mother, the petite woman immediately moved closer to Kazami Mei and helped him straighten his loose scarf until it was neatly tied before she nodded in satisfaction.

A playful smile flashed in Kazami Mei's eyes, but she simply replied softly, "It's okay if I catch a cold, right? Anyway, Nijika will come to take care of me, won't she?"

"...No way, there are plenty of girls who would take care of you, right?"

The girl didn't mind at all. She simply pressed down her skirt and sat down next to Kazami Naruto. Unfortunately, because she was too petite, her two fair and slender legs could only swing gently in the air.

Perhaps because the boy she liked was right next to her, even though she was sitting next to him, Ichiji Nijika secretly tidied her golden bangs, and even made sure that her bow tie and the hem of her skirt were neatly arranged.

"There's still a lot to prepare for tonight's Christmas party, isn't there? Ming came all the way to STARRY this morning to help out, is that really okay?"

The slender and petite Miss Hongxia quietly moved a few inches closer to him. Her bright golden hair, swaying slightly in the air, added a touch of liveliness to her already gentle and lovely face, while a hint of worry appeared on her face.

"Of course, today is also Sister Xingge's birthday."

"Besides, Hongxia, don't let my appearance fool you. The amount of work I was assigned was actually quite limited. Su Shi and the others practically took over all the preparation work, saying that I need to get some rest today."

Kazami Mei simply sighed softly.

Whether it's based on reasons like 'majority rule' or 'girlfriend privilege', as long as all his girlfriends stand together and reach a consensus, he naturally has to obey all their arrangements.

He had cleared up all the accumulated work a few days in advance in order to prepare for Christmas, but on the day of the event, he found himself idle and had nothing to do.

"That's good too~ I can totally understand what Xiaosu and the others think~"

"Well, it's decided!"

"This was also my girlfriend's request. From now on, Ming is not allowed to help anymore. Get some rest and wait for the party at noon!"

Ichiji Nijika smiled and narrowed her eyes. Seeing her 'traitorous' behavior of standing on the other side without hesitation, Kazami Mei deliberately wrapped the other side of the scarf, which was covered in snowflakes, around her neck, forcing the girl, who was restricted in distance, to shrink into his arms.

"Huh? Isn't this... a bit too eye-catching?"

"Today is Christmas Day, and there are countless people like us on the streets."

The blonde girl blushed instantly as she was being held tightly in a hug. She looked around shyly, but Kazami pressed her nose against her neck, inhaling deeply the sweet fragrance of a young girl emanating from her.

However, there's a limit to how much you can tease Miss Angel. Seeing her cheeks practically bleeding with embarrassment, Kazami nodded with a satisfied smile and then slowly released his hold on her.

"Speaking of which, Hongxia, did you prepare a gift?"

"Gift?"

Ichiji Nijika seemed a little slow to react, and seeing this, Kazami Mei could only helplessly continue to explain: "Of course it's a gift for Hoshika-nee, today is her rare birthday, right?"

"Of course I've already prepared my sister's birthday present! In fact, I started planning it a long time ago!"

"what about me?"

Kazami Naruto's expressionless question startled the golden angel slightly. The clever girl immediately blushed and coughed lightly to ease the silence. Then she started looking around again.

Only when she realized that there was no one else around did the girl blush and move closer to Kazami Naruto.

"Ning... I've prepared a present for you too, since today is a special Christmas..."

"However! We can't tell Ming what this 'gift' is yet!"

"We need to wait patiently until the Christmas party tonight~ Before then, you absolutely cannot ask about Christmas presents! I bet Suze and the others feel the same way, so Naruto, don't go and ask them again."

Ijichi Nijika crossed her two slender index fingers in front of her chest, and her cute expression with her slightly puffed-out cheeks made Kazami Mei chuckle. Although he knew he shouldn't break the surprise at this moment, he just couldn't resist teasing her again.

"Hongxia, is it really not allowed?"

"No...no, you can't!"

The girl's voice softened as she was gently pulled into his arms, and even her pushing movements were as weak as a coquettish pout. This fueled Kazami's mischievous urge to tease her, and he opened his mouth to continue teasing her.

At that moment, a clear, cold voice came from behind.

"I suppose she was naked with a red ribbon tied around her neck, and then offered herself as a gift to Naruto or something?"

A blue-haired, icy beauty with an expressionless face suddenly stood behind the two of them, startling Ijiji Nijika so much that she almost flew out of Kazami Mei's arms. After realizing what was happening, she breathed a sigh of relief, but the next second she raised her head in embarrassment and indignation.

"How could that be? Of course it's a normal Christmas present!"

"Hmm~"

A slight smile flickered across Yamada Ryo's perfectly composed face. She raised an eyebrow and looked in Kazami Mei's direction, saying in a meaningful tone, "It's not the kind of gift I was talking about. Were you a little disappointed just now?"

"—No, do I look like that kind of person?!"

Kazami coughed to ease the delicate atmosphere. In fact, when he heard Ryo-san's words, he had already started to imagine Nijika's scene and was a little agitated.

Can't blame him.

Imagine the stark contrast of that scene; anyone who could remain calm would be a superhuman.

Yamada Ryo simply raised her head slightly. She already knew Kazami Mei's personality inside and out. At this moment, she wore an undisguised mischievous smile, then mysteriously leaned her head against his shoulder and said in a playful tone—

"But it's okay."

"Look forward to my 'Christmas present' later."

Oh no, now we have no choice but to look forward to it.

"You two, stop discussing this kind of topic! The preparations aren't finished yet!"

With a blush spreading across her face, Ichiji Nijika reached out and covered Yamada Ryo's mouth, pulling the woman who was spouting lewd jokes away from Kazami Mei, thus ending the unfinished conversation by force.

……

"Lixi-chan, Lixi-chan, you might grow another two centimeters taller!"

Kita Ikuyo, still holding the remaining ribbons, directed the black-haired beauty above. Inside the performance hall was a small Christmas tree, and the surrounding walls were decorated with ribbons and other festive ornaments.

Standing on a low stool, Shiina Riki tiptoed and, under Kita Ikuyo's guidance, steadily placed the crystal-clear silver five-pointed star on top. Only after everything was completed did she breathe a sigh of relief.

"Is this all done?"

"As expected of Riki-chan! Your help has accelerated the setup by almost half. I didn't expect it to be all set up so quickly! Thank you so much!"

Kita Ikuyo clapped enthusiastically at her, her eyes sparkling. This seemed to put the naturally shy Riki at a loss. She just blushed slightly and scratched her cheek, trying to appear calm.

In fact, it was no coincidence that she came to STARRY to help out today—

Shiina Riki was supposed to be with Hachiman Kairin and the others, in charge of preparing the Christmas party for the three bands at home that evening. However, after learning that Kazami Mei was coming to STARRY to help out in the morning, she was unexpectedly pushed out by Kairin as well.

The reason is—"We already have enough people here, go help out at Starry."

Shiina Tatsuki was initially a little doubtful, but then Toyokawa Shoko and Nagasaki Motoyo all agreed with Yawata Kairin's explanation. They reached a consensus and pushed her over, so even she could sense the problem now.

Isn't this clearly giving her time alone with Ming?!

"Huh? Is everything all set up inside?"

"Lixi-chan, you're amazing!"

As Ichi Nijika walked down the stairs, her eyes widened in surprise. She hadn't expected that Shiina Tatsuki would finish all the remaining arrangements by herself in just a few minutes. Her work efficiency was astonishing!

"That's not true! These jobs aren't difficult at all..."

Shiina Riki responded somewhat reservedly to Iji Chi Nijika. At that moment, she also saw Kazami Naruto walking in. A look of surprise appeared on his handsome face, and then he winked at her in a praising manner.

Shiina Tatsuki, who had originally wanted to remain calm, suddenly became flustered. She immediately looked away and glanced in the direction of Kita Ikuyo, whose beautiful face, as picturesque as a painting, was already filled with an alluring rosy blush.

The next second, a faint trace of loneliness flashed in her eyes.

Although Hailing and the others found an opportunity to put her alone with Ming, she was too shy to do anything along the way. As a result, after arriving at STARRY, she kept her head down and worked, and couldn't find any opportunity to be alone with him at all.

"Ok?"

Ichi Nijika keenly noticed her gaze, as if she had suddenly realized something. However, being clever, she did not show it. She just lingered on her face thoughtfully for a while, then lowered her head as if she was thinking about something.

A faint smile appeared on Miss Angel's lips. Suddenly, she clenched her right hand into a small pink fist and gently pounded it against her left palm, as if she had just realized something and let out a shout.

"—Oh! I forgot to ask Little Pochi to pick up the cake I ordered yesterday."

The moment the words were spoken, all eyes turned to them.

"Huh? So now I..."

"Yu Dai, come help me."

Just as Kita Ikuyo took out her phone, Yamada Ryo stopped her. Taking the opportunity, Iji Chi Nikka secretly gave Ryo a thumbs up, and then frowned cutely with some trouble in her eyes.

"What should we do now? A birthday party absolutely needs a cake..."

Shiina Riki paused slightly, then took a small step forward.

"...Um, how about I go get it?"

"Tachikura-chan, would you be willing to help carry it?! That would be so great! In that case... could Naruto and Tachikura-chan come along too? It would be more convenient for two people~"

As if she had been waiting for her to speak, Ichiji Nijika immediately put on a bright smile. Shiina Tatsuki, realizing what was happening, blushed and blinked, her gaze instinctively drifting towards her boyfriend.

Hearing this, Shiina Ritsuki was a little stunned. Almost instinctively, she blurted out, "Um, I can manage by myself..."

"Received~"

Kazami Mei winked in Ijichi Niji Natsumi's direction, then unceremoniously took Shiina Tatsuki's fair little hand and pulled her away before she could react. Somewhat bewildered, she didn't know how to resist.

Only after the two figures disappeared into the stairwell did Ichiji Nijika finally breathe a sigh of relief.

That should be fine, right?

……

"wait wait wait……"

"Why did you pull me out like that? I didn't even have a chance to ask where to get the cake!"

Shiina Tatsuki blushed and spoke to Asakaze Miki, but he remained completely unmoved, still holding her hand and leading her forward until they were fully on the shopping street. Only then did he casually reply as if it were perfectly natural.

"Is there anything wrong with me holding my girlfriend's hand?"

"That's not how it works..."

Miss Riki now has none of the intimidating and oppressive aura she once possessed. With Kazami Naru holding her little hand, she didn't resist or struggle at all, simply letting him lead her through the streets of Shimokitazawa.

Kazami Mei, of course, understood her thoughts.

It should be said that he deliberately arranged for Miss Lixi to come and help today; before this, he had already conspired with Miss Hailing to find a reason to give Miss Lixi an opportunity to be alone with him, but who knew that she didn't dare to take the initiative at all when she came.

"It seems Hailing was right; sometimes you have to strike hard."

"Huh? What did you just say?"

Kazami Mei's mutterings made Ms. Riki, whose face was slightly flushed, frown, but he just smiled and casually said, "I said the cake shop we ordered is very close to here. Anyway, the decorations are already done... there's nothing to do if we go back too soon."

"How about we sneak out and have some fun?"

Shiina Riki's beautiful, deep purple eyes widened. The alluring beauty mark at the corner of her eye seemed to perfectly showcase her feminine charm. Usually serious and earnest, she simply bit her lower lip and nodded gently with a slightly flushed face.

"Then it's settled~"

Kazami raised her eyebrows and gripped her hand even tighter.

Actually, he had been looking for an opportunity to invite her on a date before this.

Shiina Riki is the type to be extremely passive in this regard. Even with various encouragements from Hachiman Kairin, she ultimately didn't dare to take the initiative. Kazami Mei wanted to invite him, but there wasn't a suitable time. Either he was busy preparing for Mujica's tour, or she was busy with various internal matters of Mygo.

In front of other girlfriends, Shiina Ritsuki would hardly dare to take the initiative, let alone make any intimate gestures.

Now that Kazami Mei has seized this opportunity, he certainly won't let her go!