How can my simulation be a real love?

No, you're not just eating and taking things, are you?

Kazami Mei, who initially just wanted to tease her and see her reaction, was starting to lose his composure. How did he end up being dragged into her trap? Before, when he said that Hatsuka was greedy, he was just teasing her, but now it seemed that what he said was absolutely true!

Kazami raised an eyebrow and casually said in a calm tone, "Then punish Hatsuka by not allowing her to speak to me for a week?"

"...Only that one won't do!"

Just moments ago, Miss Chuhua had been looking at him with shy, expectant eyes, but in the blink of an eye, her pitiful purple eyes widened in fear. Her lavender-like eyes flickered with a hint of distress and self-reproach, as if her eyes would fill with glistening tears at any moment.

Seeing her pitiful expression, even a normal person wouldn't have the heart to scold her, no matter how big a mistake she made.

Seeing this, Kazami Mei had no intention of continuing the prank. He simply reached out and gently pinched the tip of Sanka Hatsuka's nose, then gently pulled her into his arms and asked in a soft, unhurried tone—

"If Chu Hua were in my shoes, what would be the most appropriate thing to do?"

The girl remained silent for a while.

"I...I'll take care of myself today, and then come to Ming's room tonight?"

The tentative tone lingered in Kazami Mei's ears. He seemed completely surprised that Misaka Hatsuka would say such a thing. For a moment, he stared wide-eyed in astonishment, and the air between the two became silent. The girl looked at him, but hesitated to speak.

"Is this...is this not going to work?"

Misaka Chuka sounded somewhat dejected, and a hint of self-blame began to appear in her eyes.

"...That's not true. Let's do it the way Chu Hua said."

What else could he do?

Today, it's obvious that Miss Hatsuka is going to do something. Any punishment seems more appealing to her than a reward for diligence. Coupled with Kazami Mei's repeated pranks today, even Hatsuka, who usually wears a calm smile and is known as a 'professional idol,' should have lost her temper long ago.

"I understand……"

Kazami Mei's subconscious response made a hint of joy flash in Misaki Hatsuka's eyes. She awkwardly rubbed a strand of golden hair that fell to her shoulder, and her beautiful face was already covered with a blush of anticipation and shyness. The air between the two of them became quiet again.

So, the question is, what should we do now?

"..."

Mr. Kazami, holding the little girl's hand, suddenly felt a bit sweaty. Hearing those words, he felt that the winter day, with its sudden drop in temperature, was no longer cold. After all, he wasn't without plans for tonight; he had already asked Miss Riki to come over in the middle of the night.

The sudden addition of Miss Chuhua has completely disrupted his original plans.

"..."

With such a short time available, Kazami Mei couldn't possibly allow the two of them to miss each other.

Unable to come up with a solution, Mr. Kazami gasped and looked at Mitsumi Hatsuka beside him. He closed his eyes decisively, as if he had suddenly made up his mind. Even his dark eyes, which were looking ahead, showed a hint of determination.

Since things have come to this, let's eat!

He'll eat one if one comes, and two if two come!

At worst, we can just have Chu Hua and Li Xi come together. Anyway, this kind of situation is unavoidable for everyone, so doing it in advance isn't a big problem and is the best solution at the moment!

At present, it seems that only one word can solve the problem.

That is—war!

……

When the two returned home, the Christmas party decorations were completely finished.

Not only the living room and entryway, but also the corridors were decorated with colorful ribbons and fluorescent lights. Most of the work was completed, and even Ms. Su Shi, who was in charge of cooking, was standing at the door with a towel in hand, waiting.

"You guys are way too slow getting back! Everyone else has been here for ages!"

Nagasaki Motoyo calmly watched the two holding hands as they walked home. Then, she gently frowned, her eyebrows like a worried wife, and took two steps forward to help Kazami Naru wipe the snow water from his hair and clothes. Her virtuous and gentle actions were admirable.

"The snow on the road was too thick, which caused a slight delay. I'm so sorry I'm back late..."

Despite offering a full apology, Kazami Naru had a faint smile on his face. Seeing his expression, Nagasaki Motoyo could only sigh helplessly. Then, she stood on tiptoe and sealed the unfinished words with a kiss before blushing and slowly taking a step back.

"Seriously, there's nothing we can do about it then."

Nagasaki Sosuke casually uttered these words and looked at Mitsumi Hatsuka beside her. Just as she was about to help wipe the snow water off the other girl, Hatsuka, who had come to her senses, slowly let go of her small hand, and a trace of apology and shyness appeared on her angelic face.

He quickly apologized to Nagasaki Motoyo in front of him.

"Um, I can do it myself!"

"And I'm so sorry! I couldn't help at all at the Christmas party... and then I came back so late and kept everyone waiting. I'm really, really sorry. If there's anything I can do to express my apology..."

"Hatsuka-chan, Suze-chan didn't mean that!"

Ichiji Nijika peeked out from the living room with a gentle, friendly smile, then frowned slightly and scolded like a mother: "Naraka, really, how can you let a girl stay outside for so long? What if Hatsuka-chan catches a cold?"

In front of Hongxia, you should always admit your mistakes first.

"That's right, that's right, Soyorin is just jealous~"

"...Who are you saying is jealous?"

Chihaya Aine's casual remark with her outstretched hands displeased Nagasaki Motoyo. She blushed and retorted, but her weak voice and lack of resolve made her rebuttal seem as powerless as mere stubbornness.

"Anyway, everyone's finally here! Let's get ready to begin!"

"...My stomach is growling."

"Mingye, hurry up and sit down here~"

His ears were immediately filled with the chattering of the girls in the living room. Seeing that there were fifteen people gathered in the small living room, even if Kazami Mei wanted to remain silent and pretend to be an expert, he couldn't do it anymore, and a helpless smile appeared on his fair face.

Chapter 175 Well, just wait and see! [5k]

“Merry Christmas!”

The crystal-clear glasses gently clinked in the air, their ethereal, crisp sound mingling with the joyful shouts of the girls nearby. The noisy living room was filled with chattering voices, and the warm, orange-yellow light seemed to make one forget all the pressure.

Let's all have a blast tonight!

"Ohhhh!"

Kita Ikuyo, standing close to Chihaya Aine, smiled brightly. She took a light step and embraced Chihaya Aine's fair neck. Her crimson skirt, like a flame, bloomed like a rose, creating a pleasing scene against the backdrop of the pure white cherry blossom-colored girl.

Shiina Riki, looking embarrassed, was being questioned by Hachiman Kairin. Judging from the other party's meaningful smile, she seemed to have completely won him over. Even Ms. Pochi, who usually freezes in a crowd, couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth.

The next second, she put on sunglasses and completely let loose.

"...I really didn't expect it to turn into so many people?"

Kazami Mei picked up his chopsticks and fed the white stray cat beside him. His wistful sighs naturally reached the ears of the girl next to him, and Toyokawa Shoko, who was helping Takamatsu Akari pick up food, also showed a helpless smile.

"That's true, who knew it would turn into so many people?"

Fourteen girlfriends in total?

Even the Kazami family's spacious living room felt a bit cramped, but this also added a warm and lively atmosphere, gradually dispelling the original sense of emptiness and cold loneliness, making it feel like a real "home".

"Although it's a bit noisy, I like it this way now."

Nagasaki Motoyo's soft agreement drew the attention of Kazami Mei and Toyokawa Shoko. Their meaningful gazes brought a blush to her beautiful face, but she pursed her lips and shyly looked away.

Why are you staring at me like that? Is there something strange about what I said?

"No~ I just feel that Su Shi has indeed changed a lot."

Toyokawa Shoko narrowed her gentle, moonlit eyes, and her teasing words made Nagasaki Motoyo blush and look away. The two, who didn't get along, didn't choose to argue this time.

She simply reached out and played with a strand of her light brown shoulder hair, her eyes filled with determination as she responded—

"I've always been like this."

She wasn't lying.

From the very beginning, Nagasaki Motoyo genuinely loved this kind of scene. In previous years, only she and her mother would spend this holiday in her huge apartment, and sometimes she would even be all alone in her lonely apartment.

But now——

Nagasaki Motoyo looked at Wakaba Mutsu, the cucumber fairy who had been the most 'troublesome' in her eyes. From the beginning, she had been staring blankly at the girls around her, and her usually calm expression finally showed some emotion.

She smiled.

A joyful emotion seemed to travel straight from her chest to her heart. Wakaba Mutsu also noticed the gazes from this side, so she gently raised her golden eyes to look in the direction of Nagasaki Motoyo, and their gazes briefly met in the air.

"Xiao Mu, thank you."

"...Su Shi?"

"Without your efforts, I probably wouldn't be able to see this scene."

Nagasaki Motoyo sincerely thanked the little wooden boy in a soft voice, because if Wakaba Mutsu hadn't desperately pulled her up at the last minute, whether such a scene would have occurred in the future would probably still be an unknown.

Perhaps she couldn't monopolize all of her husband's love, but she also gained reciprocal affection. Her 'family' grew larger and larger, and her empty heart was filled to the brim with this abundant emotion.

At least, she will never regret it.

"Xiao Mu, I also need to thank you."

Miss Toyokawa, with her pigtails, also came closer to Wakaba Mutsu. A pure white bow was tied around her chest, fluttering lightly with her movements. She, who always maintained her dignity and elegance, was now seriously taking the girl's hand.

"I have so much to say to you, and so many mistakes I want to apologize for... But I can't say it all right now, so I can only express all my feelings as gratitude!"

As she spoke, Toyokawa Shoko looked at Mikasa Hatsuka not far away, her eyes filled with undisguised gratitude that seemed almost tangible.

It wasn't just Xiao Mu, but also Chu Hua and Deng. If it weren't for their genuine concern for her, her life might have already become a mess.

"You're welcome……"

Ruo Ye Mu lowered her head, her pretty face slightly flushed. She was a little flustered by the sudden thanks from the two people.

Once she came to her senses, she could no longer maintain her initial composure. So she slowly got up and came to Kazami Naruto. Under the wide-eyed, shocked gaze of Kazami Naruto, she buried her beautiful face in his arms.

The sudden "runaway" of their friend caused Nagasaki Motoyo and Toyokawa Shoko, who had been all smiles, to freeze instantly. When they saw Kazami Mei's doting smile, a faint sense of jealousy welled up in their hearts.

"Oh dear, this won't do!"

"Xiao Mu!"

Before Nagasaki Motoyo could 'capture' the runaway girl, Ryo, who had been lying on the table eating a large piece of chocolate, suddenly came over. With a piece of chocolate in her mouth, she suddenly cupped Kazami Naru's face and fed it to her.

In an instant, all the girlfriends around him turned their attention to him.

"This was made by Yu Dai, it tastes good, doesn't it?"

Yamada Ryo's teasing words reached Kazami Naru's ears, causing the 'victim' who had been forcibly fed to freeze in shock. His long-standing strong intuition gave him a strange sense of foreboding.

"Senior Liang, you are far too cunning!"

Kita Ikuyo, who couldn't hold back any longer, launched the first attack, which was the signal to start the 'turmoil'. In the blink of an eye, everyone started to scramble to play around, and even the Christmas cake they had bought was used as a weapon.

In an instant, the entire living room descended into chaos.

Only the little penguin remained seated, looking somewhat bewildered at the scene of 'competing for attention.' Just as she was pondering what to do, she suddenly felt her right hand being grabbed.

"Tengteng! We're going up too!"

"Even Miaomengqin has already charged in, how can we 'first-come' ones just stand by and watch?!"

Chihaya Aine, like a child who loves to watch the fun, raised a turkey leg like Joan of Arc raising a flag, and led the little penguins into the noisy crowd, making the already chaotic 'party' even more chaotic.

Takamatsu was slightly taken aback, then looked down at the pudding in her hand.

A smile unconsciously crept onto her lips, and she then got up to catch up with Chihaya Aine.

……

The Christmas party, which lasted all night, has finally come to an end.

Because they had gone too far with their play, it was already night. Kazami Mei, of course, couldn't let the girls go home, so he simply decided to have everyone stay overnight. Naturally, this suggestion didn't receive any objections.

Kazami no longer lives in that small studio apartment, so there are many, many empty rooms in the villa. In addition, Xiaomu had cleaned them all up recently, so as long as two people share a room, everyone can easily live there.

Goodnight everyone~

The girls who had finished their band performance had already changed into clean and pretty pajamas. Given such a rare opportunity to stay overnight, they naturally wouldn't go to bed early. Instead, they chose to have a pajama party with the pink-haired girl.

Miss Aine, who loves lively gatherings, readily agreed. However, a girls' 'pajama party' naturally needs more people to be more lively, so she looked at her teammates with expectant eyes, a star-like light flashing in her light gray eyes.

"Dengdeng is going to sleep with Mumu, but what about Rikki and Soyorin?"

"Want to come over and chat?"

When suddenly asked the question, Shiina Tatsuki and Nagasaki Motoyo exchanged a glance. Of course, she wouldn't agree at this moment, so she pretended to be nonchalant, crossed her arms, and said lightly with a slightly flushed face—

"No need, I'd better go to sleep first tonight."