How can my simulation be a real love?

She merely glanced evasively at Kazami Naruto in front of her, her pounding heart seemingly concealing her true feelings.

……

I don't want to give him to anyone.

This was Nagasaki Motoyo's purest thought at that moment.

Perhaps it was from the moment the 'decapitation operation' was ruined by the butterfly effect that she realized things were gradually getting out of control.

Her husband, who should have become her lover and kissed her before the start of the school year, has yet to take their relationship any further.

Motoyo Nagasaki was very anxious, especially after having that 'dream'.

"This is just unbearable..."

As Nagasaki Motoyo strolled through the streets of Yokohama carrying a gift bag, her initially agitated mood gradually relaxed with each light step.

Today, she specially changed into a classic-style off-the-shoulder beige long dress, which, combined with her already beautiful figure, further highlighted her elegant and mature charm.

The reason why Nagasaki Motoyo, who doesn't usually come to Yokohama, is here today is simply because Kazami Mei, under her 'deliberate' guidance, actually chose to invite her to come and visit.

This was a rare opportunity for Miss Su Shi, who had known the address for a long time but had not dared to act rashly.

The paper bag she was carrying contained the aromatherapy and essential oils that Nagasaki Motoyo had selected, which she intended to give as a gift to her husband, who was as dull as a block of wood.

"It should be around here, right?"

Nagasaki Motoyo couldn't help but smile elegantly and gently, and as her heart raced, she unconsciously clenched the paper bag in her hand.

This time, she will definitely not let her philandering husband get away with it.

She wanted to take this opportunity to completely win his heart. When the time was right, she would vent her loneliness and jealousy over the past few days, and she would make him beg for mercy and say, "I will never look for other women again" before she would stop!

Nagasaki Motoyo, whose heart was pounding with excitement, quickened her pace as she walked along the road, and suddenly bumped into someone walking straight as she turned a corner.

Having been immersed in the atmosphere of the academy for young ladies for a long time, she immediately displayed a gentle and polite demeanor, gently furrowing her delicate eyebrows as she prepared to apologize to the other party.

Before she could even speak, the other person apologized first: "I'm so sorry, I hope I didn't hurt you?"

That voice sounds so familiar...

Nagasaki Motoyo, vaguely sensing something was amiss, narrowed her eyes. At the same moment, Toyokawa Shoko, standing opposite her, also realized who she was apologizing to. The two, who hadn't seen each other for a long time, suddenly bumped into each other at this moment.

It's almost like a cruel twist of fate.

Even Nagasaki Motoyo hadn't expected to run into Toyokawa Shoko in Yokohama, but she didn't seem to be giving these questions any thought. She simply smiled, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons, and spoke in the gentlest and sweetest voice—

"What a coincidence to run into you here, Xiangzi!"

It's indeed a coincidence.

Toyokawa Shoko frowned deeply and stared strangely at Nagasaki Motoyo in front of her. She really couldn't understand why she could run into him in Yokohama, when he should be living near Shinjuku!

It's hard not to suspect that she might have ulterior motives for meeting him in such a remote place as Yokohama.

Just as Toyokawa Shoko was about to say something, Ms. Su Shi, who had gently clasped her hands together, smiled and spoke again: "Although I really want to catch up with Shoko right now, I have something very important to do later..."

"So I'm sorry, I have to take my leave now. Let's find another place to have a proper chat another time?"

After saying that, Nagasaki Motoyo waved goodbye to Toyokawa Shoko as if to say goodbye, picked up the paper bag, turned around and walked away without hesitation, leaving Toyokawa Shoko standing there completely bewildered and extremely surprised.

She even began to suspect that the other party was playing hard to get.

However, since Su Shi didn't intend to get entangled with her, Xiangzi also didn't intend to have much interaction with her, since she was busy with more important things right now.

Not far away, Nagasaki Motoyo smiled easily. She and Toyokawa Shoko, whose lips were slightly upturned, almost simultaneously had the same thought.

[She probably never expected this, right? She's about to go find Ming!]

6

Chapter Six: What do you take Ming for?

That was indeed what she originally thought.

Shoko Toyokawa frowned her delicate eyebrows and glanced at Motoyo Nagasaki, who was not far away from her.

Even though the two had already said goodbye, they were walking on the same road. From the moment they turned the corner until now, their routes were exactly the same, as if they were going to the same destination.

No, no, no, how is that possible?

Shoko Toyokawa specifically chose a suitable time to come today. Besides, Mei Kazami's house is located in a remote area that is rarely known to others. Given Mei's personality, she probably wouldn't casually tell Suze her address.

The other person probably doesn't share her thoughts.

So, what exactly is the current situation...?

Unable to bear it any longer, Toyokawa Shoko finally took a deep breath, raised her sharp, hawk-like amber eyes, and uttered words as cold as frost—

"You've been following me from the very beginning. Do you also need to walk this path?"

Sure enough, this woman hasn't given up on CRYCHIC after all.

What exactly does she take Ming for?

"Hey~ But I didn't follow you, Xiangzi. I just needed to walk this road too~"

Nagasaki Motoyo reached out and rubbed the fine brown hair at her temples. Even in the face of Toyokawa Shoko's cold words, she still smiled without changing her expression. She narrowed her eyes, seemingly completely unconcerned.

Instead, she replied to him in a light and sweet tone that made his heart flutter.

Perhaps thinking of something, Miss Su Shi smiled and gently clasped her hands together, saying softly, "Since Xiangzi thinks I'm deliberately following you... then how about I walk in front? That should solve the problem, right?"

"This……"

Shoko Toyokawa was only slightly taken aback when she heard this 'suggestion'.

Thinking about it carefully, what she said did make some sense. As long as Nagasaki Motoyo was in front, she would not be able to continue following her, unless she knew from the very beginning where she was going.

However, Toyokawa Shoko also noticed that Nagasaki Motoyo seemed to have changed quite a bit recently. When she looked at her, there was no longer that slightly ingratiating look as before. Instead, there was a subtle feeling that she wanted to keep her distance from her.

This made Toyokawa Shoko vaguely feel that something was strange.

However, after realizing that Nagasaki Motoyo really didn't intend to bother her, Toyokawa Shoko's tone softened slightly, but she still spoke slowly with a straight face: "If that's the case, then let's do it that way."

In the blink of an eye, the two began to switch positions.

Nagasaki Motoyo, walking ahead, still squinted her azure eyes without fear, her steps unwavering. This made Toyokawa Shoko, who was pondering something, a little puzzled, but now that they had switched places, she couldn't say anything more.

In less than five minutes, the two of them stopped at the same apartment building.

"..."

Toyokawa Shoko looked at Nagasaki Motoyo beside her with a strange expression. She saw the faint smile on Motoyo's face seem to vanish for a moment, only to return to its original form before she could react.

Are you kidding? These two are actually coming to the same place...

"What a coincidence! I never expected that you, Xiangzi, would follow me all this way. I almost thought you were going to the same destination as me!"

While Toyokawa Shoko was still in a state of confusion and surprise, Nagasaki Motoyo, who was carrying a paper bag, gradually suppressed her smile.

Her waist-length brown hair cascaded lightly over her fair shoulders with her movements, and her sweet and delicate voice gradually filled the air.

"But this is enough for me~ Let's chat again next time if we have the chance?"

After saying that, Nagasaki Motoyo waved her hand with a smile, then walked into the apartment without looking back.

Only Toyokawa Shoko, carrying groceries and looking somewhat lost, remained standing there. Hesitantly, she could only watch as Suze walked towards Kazami Mei's apartment, a strange sense of unease creeping into her heart.

"No, absolutely not..."

Even though Shoko Toyokawa had no desire to have any further contact with the former CRYCHIC members, she simply couldn't bear to watch Motoyo Nagasaki and Naru Kazami alone together!

She likes Ming, especially if Ming ends up with Su Shi in the end—

"There's simply no way I can accept this."

Faced with this difficult choice between the two extremes, Toyokawa Shoko finally made up her mind.

"...!"

The sharp-eyed blue-haired girl gritted her teeth, gripped the plastic bag tightly, and took a step forward without hesitation. Her bright, slightly wavy, light blue hair left a beautiful arc in the air as she moved.

Just like her strong heart, which is both pounding with emotion and full of determination at this moment.

She won't lose!

……

"So, what's going on now?"

Kazami Mei, who had just opened the door, was still holding the doorknob. He looked at the two girls in front of him with a strange expression: Ms. Suze, who was smiling gently with her beautiful eyes narrowed, and Mr. Daisho, who was watching her warily.

Is there any mistake?

The probability of these two seemingly irreconcilable girls appearing at his doorstep at the same time is probably as bizarre as the simultaneous release of Crimson Yan Dragon Knight and True Dragon Sword Emperor from prison.

Ultimately, how should he deal with this situation?

"I already made plans with Ming~ Ming 'voluntarily' invited me over, and I even brought some highly recommended essential oils and aromatherapy products. Let me teach you how to use them later?"

Nagasaki Motoyo's beautiful blue eyes sparkled with gentleness as she smiled and showed the gift bag in her hand to Kazami Mei.

Toyokawa Shoko looked at Nagasaki Motoyo beside her in shock. Just now, when she followed her upstairs, the other's eyes and expression gradually turned cold.

But the moment Kazami opened the door, she changed her expression like a magician, her cold demeanor instantly transforming into the gentlest and brightest smile, almost as if a counter-attack mechanism had been triggered!

Wait, what did she mean by that?

Nagasaki Motoyo was invited by Naruto 'on her own initiative'. Was she implying that she was just an uninvited guest?!

I'm so angry!

Fuming with rage, Toyokawa Shoko clenched her small fists. She merely maintained a cold, indifferent expression as she handed the ingredients to Kazami Mei, then slowly spoke with a calm, detached demeanor—

"Ming, I'm coming over for dinner again today. I hope it won't be too much trouble for you."

Would he dare to say anything else?

Kazami Mei stared stiffly at Teacher Daisho, who was pursing his lips.

If he dared to say something vague like "it might not be convenient," Xiangzi's pride would probably make him run away crying immediately. Just imagining that scene was terrifying for him.

Why does this happen?

It would have been fine if the two of them had come in at different times, but they chose to come at the same time.

Both Miss Su Shi and Teacher Da Xiang are 'wives', and their personalities are like landmines, extremely flammable and explosive. If they are not careful, it is very likely that their emotions will explode.

Kazami Mei, who had originally only planned to compose some music at home, now felt a throbbing pain in his temples. However, he quickly took the ingredients from Xiangzi's hands, a hint of helplessness on his face, and spoke—

"Of course it's no trouble. In any case, you two, please come in and sit down."

With Kazami Mei's words, Toyokawa Shoko felt a little relieved.

But beneath Nagasaki Motoyo's seemingly gentle smile, there was a hint of anxiety. She never expected that Shoko would arrive at Naruto's house even earlier than herself. Could it be that Shoko had already fallen for Naruto at this point?

I should have done it first.

Seeing that Kazami Mei had already gone into the kitchen to prepare tea, Toyokawa Shoko, who hadn't shown anything before, gently raised her eyes.

"That would be rude."

Toyokawa Shoko gave Nagasaki Motoyo a meaningful look, then skillfully opened the cabinet on the right and took out two pairs of pure white slippers, which she placed neatly in the entryway.

Then, as if in retaliation, he said calmly, "Nagasaki-san, please don't stand on ceremony, please come in?"

Nagasaki Suyo:?

Nagasaki Motoyo, still rubbing her fingertips, narrowed her gradually dimming blue eyes. Even her usually gentle smile became quite unnatural. Feeling the anxiety and jealousy in her heart erupt like a rocket launcher, she took deep breaths to adjust her mindset.

She quickly regained her composure and said, "Thank you, Xiao Xiang, but I still hope I can do it myself better."

What a joke! Acting like the lady of the house!

Even though Nagasaki Motoyo was clearly Naruto's true wife, she knew everything about him, from his preferences and dietary restrictions to his habits that were usually hard to detect, and even his favorite positions—

But Toyokawa Shoko acted like she was the mistress of the house, which made Nagasaki Motoyo feel more furious than ever before, and she couldn't even control the smile on her face.

Fortunately, she had learned to wear a 'mask' very early on, and under her deliberate suppression, she quickly controlled her emotions, and the gentle smile on her face remained unchanged.

"..."

I'm so proud of myself, extremely proud of myself.

The anger in her heart just now seemed to vanish like smoke, which made Toyokawa Shoko's previously anxious mood suddenly feel as clear and open as the sea and sky.