How can my simulation be a real love?

Goto Ichiri was clearly taken aback by the sudden question.

Are you having fun playing in a band?

There's absolutely no need to hesitate about this kind of question.

For the first time, Pochi spoke directly, answering in a timid yet firm tone, "I'm very happy."

"Do you think you formed a band because you enjoy playing music, or because you enjoy playing music with everyone?" Kazami Mei asked with a calm smile.

Upon hearing this, Goto Ichiri seemed to understand his meaning, but still hesitated.

Half of her small hands were tucked into her sleeves. Her hunched back made her look gloomy and insecure. Her long bangs almost covered her eyes, obscuring her lovely and delicate face.

Seeing Goto Ichiri's hesitant expression, Kazami Mei smiled and said, "For me, forming a band with Pochi would be very enjoyable."

"Eh?"

Goto Ichiri was clearly stunned, seemingly not expecting him to give such an answer.

"In interpersonal interactions, people always believe that they need to provide enough value to the other party."

In fact, the best kind of interaction between friends should be an exchange of emotional value.

Kazami Mei knew that Pochi's social anxiety was not the so-called fear of social interaction. On the contrary, she hated her social anxiety more than anyone else, always feeling that she would cause trouble for others, and she didn't dare to refuse other people's requests at all.

Simply put, she desperately tries to gain the favor of others in order to maintain relationships.

He thought Boqi was adorable. Although her social anxiety was difficult to eradicate completely, he believed that with more help and guidance, she could gradually grow up.

"Don't worry about it. When I need your help, just come and help me again."

Kazami Mei casually took a bottle of chilled MAX coffee from the refrigerator and tossed it lightly into Goto Ichiri's hand. She caught it in a fluster, and the icy sensation immediately traveled through her skin to her brain.

"Don't feel too much belonging to others, or you'll end up not even belonging to yourself."

Goto Ichiri held the icy Max coffee can in her hand, but the coldness, enough to freeze her fingers, could not penetrate her heart. The heat generated by her increasingly rapid heartbeat made her feel as if she were bathing in a hot spring.

At this moment, Goto Ichiri suddenly understood Takamatsu's feelings.

It really makes you want to be in a band with him for life.

"Ming Sang, let's be in a band together for life."

"what?"

Goto Ichiri's sudden outburst left Kazami Mei completely bewildered.

IX. WulinⅠ⑧Jiulin Lake

He really didn't expect that after being silent for so long, Pochi would suddenly say such a thing. His impression of her timidity was too deep, but now these straightforward words had a greater impact on Kazami Naruto.

"what--"

Goto Ichiri instantly felt her pretty face burning hot, her head buzzing, her toes gripping the ground, and her pupils trembling uncontrollably.

Is she an idiot?

How did I suddenly blurt out my true feelings?!

"Um, ah... no! I mean... I mean..."

In her panic, Pochi felt like her mouth didn't belong to her anymore. She hurriedly leaned over to try and explain to Kazami, but in her brain-damaged state, she could only utter a bunch of incomprehensible words.

Suddenly, the clever little Pochi had a flash of inspiration.

"If, if it's not possible to be in a band for a lifetime."

"Then, Mingsang... let's form a band together again in our next life?"

The air was suddenly silent.

Perhaps Pochi could act in a horror movie.

Chapter Nineteen Simulation, Initiated! [7k]

Several days have passed since I decided to help Goto Ichiri with her exam preparation.

Having accumulated enough 'simulation attempts' rewards over this period, Kazami Naruto, who now has enough resurrection coins, finally decided to start the simulation for his fifth target.

It's July now, just before summer vacation, and there's one last live performance by the band before summer break.

Kazami Mei decided to take this opportunity to use simulation to further improve her skills.

Of course, there is another very important problem, which is that he is running out of money. In order to avoid the predicament of having to work every day again, he has to find a way to get some money from the simulation as a simulation reward.

The best course of action would be to simply allocate 100 million to him.

"Well then, it's about time to begin..."

Kazami Mei took a deep breath and stared intently at the simulation panel in front of her.

Available simulation attempts: 5

[Available Simulation Characters: Ryo Yamada, Akari Takamatsu, Shoko Toyokawa, Aine Chihaya, Ikuyo Kita, Ichiri Goto]

[Available Item Cards: 'Random Identity Card' 'Ijichi Nijika IF Route Card']

There are a total of six simulated objects.

Now, apart from Goto Ichiri and Toyokawa Shoko, the remaining four simulation subjects have all undergone one simulation. Although none of them, except for the pink-haired girl, completed any excellent simulations, Kazami Naru has at least improved himself a lot through these simulations.

"So this time, it's Hongxia's personal route simulation..."

Ijichi Nijika is not a permanent simulation subject, so this is a limited opportunity.

Fortunately, the IF route card obtained using the 'Falling in Love with Someone Else Card' is a completely pure love simulation!

In this simulation, there shouldn't be any unexpected interruptions to other women's routes. This way, Kazami Mei can focus solely on winning over the gentle Seihong Natsumi, which should be quite easy.

"I feel like I can already see a score of 95 or higher."

This time, Kazami Mei was very confident.

The great Saint Rainbow Xia is completely different from other women!

The gentle, cheerful, and understanding Nijika's mother is definitely not difficult to win over, especially since we're going directly down Nijika's personal route. With such strong prerequisites, Kazami Mei has no idea how she can possibly lose this simulation.

We can already see the final three cards of the Cosmic Radiant Dragon.

"However, to use Nijika's IF item card, you need to select a simulation subject first."

Kazami Mei glanced at the simulated subjects and hesitated for a moment.

Novel Group 09①⑧

Regardless of which simulation subject you choose, you will eventually need to use the item card, so it doesn't matter who you choose here. Without any hesitation, Kazami Naru randomly chose an ex-girlfriend.

[The simulation subject has been identified—Ikuyo Kita. Shall we use an item card?]

Yes!

[The item card 'Ijichi Nijika IF Route Card' has already been used. Would you like to use another item card?]

Upon seeing these words, a hint of surprise flashed in Kazami Mei's eyes.

Is it possible to use multiple item cards at the same time?

Speaking of this [Random Identity Card], it was obtained when I touched Teacher Da Xiang's hand. I haven't used it since I got it, just to be on the safe side, and I almost forgot about it.

He only discovered after the last "Transfer of Affection Card" that using item cards could improve his final simulation score.

"Since using item cards should improve the final score in the simulation, if two item cards are used at the same time, can the 'score increase' of these two item cards be stacked and combined?"

For example, could it be a direct 20-point increase?

Kazami Mei, who felt increasingly confident about the possibility, had made up her mind.

"rush!"

Of course, there's no need to hesitate.

My body feels so light, there's nothing to be afraid of anymore.

[Item 'Random Identity Card' has been used]

【Simulation starts】

You were born into an ordinary single-parent family.

[Your mother is a top-notch comic artist who earns a living by drawing and illustrating. Even though you come from a single-parent family, your living conditions are exceptionally good, and you have received meticulous care since childhood.]

Perhaps for this reason, your personality is more stable and mature than that of your peers.

what?

What the hell?

The completely different simulation opening left Kazami Naruto, who was already used to being praised at the start, somewhat bewildered. It was only then that he suddenly remembered that this might be thanks to the [Random Identity Card].

Does the so-called "random identity card" actually mean completely random from scratch?

"However, this simulation was actually a pretty good start..."

Kazami Mei felt a little relieved.

"Family environment doesn't matter, as long as you're not born in a toilet, everything is fine."

[You were exceptionally intelligent from a young age. The first posture you learned was to lie on the ground with your right index finger pointing upwards. You learned to walk at the age of one, and even your speech was very clear and fluent.]

At the age of three, perhaps because you had been exposed to a lot of your mother's work knowledge from a young age, you suddenly revealed your talent for drawing by chance.

[Despite being only about three years old, this child mastered basic drawing skills by secretly watching his mother work. His incredible comprehension and talent astonished his mother.]

She wants you to inherit her 'Eromanga' artist account, while muttering things like, "Only boys can become the most erotic doujinshi artists."

And so, from that day on, she slowly introduced you to painting.

no--

This randomly acquired cheap mother is a bit too abstract, isn't she? She actually decided to teach her child to draw in a book when he was only three years old. Is it possible for such a plot, which only appears in comics, to actually happen in real life?

What do you think about your mother wanting you to become a painter in the future?

[1. Rock bands are the only legitimate way?! How do you draw women in comics?]

2. This is a great opportunity; let's develop in this direction!

[3. Writing novels is actually a good career path compared to painting.]

4. Virtual Reality, Personal Simulation

"Is the very first simulation a crucial life choice? It seems this decision will influence the course of my entire life..."

Kazami Mei hesitated for a moment before choosing the second option.

Although playing music is what Kazami Naru is best at, using the 'random identity card' is almost like starting over.

Kazami Mei didn't know if her simulated self had inherited her real-life musical talent and ability, so she certainly didn't dare to take any risks and make random choices.

Writing novels would be great too—

Since the simulated cheap mom is a top-notch cartoonist, why not make good use of this 'random' opportunity to become a decent artist yourself?

After careful consideration, you decide to start drawing.

[As time went by, you turned six. After three years of continuous guidance from your mother, you were able to independently copy some paintings. Your mother was very surprised by the talent you showed.]

So she decided to begin formally teaching you more drawing techniques. You were like a sponge, quickly and continuously absorbing a large amount of knowledge and constantly strengthening your foundation.

[Perhaps it was because you made money drawing comics that your wonderful mother moved you to Shimokitazawa, bought a detached villa, and decided that you would attend elementary school in Shimokitazawa from then on.]

She wants you to make more friends here and have a happy childhood.

On your very first day after moving in, you discover that your neighbors are an ordinary family named 'Ijichi'. As they will be your neighbors for the next few years, your mother decides to take you to visit them.

"Is this the effect of the IF route card?"

Kazami Mei immediately felt a surge of energy.

I was just thinking about how the [Random Identity Card] completely restarted his life, and how to follow the IF route of Nijika in a situation where he doesn't know Nijika at all.