How can my simulation be a real love?

"Huh?! I...I...I don't need it?"

Seeing that everyone's eyes were on her, the angel, whose ears were already burning red with embarrassment, waved her little hand. But Kita Yuyo didn't give her a chance to escape at all, and gently pushed her back.

As a result, she ended up in front of Kazami Naruto, half-heartedly.

"..."

The girl was a little too shy to look up, her red eyes fixed on her toes.

Why is everyone so daring?

This happened in front of everyone! It was quite a shock for Ichiji Nijika. She was already shy and didn't know how to refuse. Now she was in the eye of the storm.

Just a kiss on the cheek, right?

Kita and Pochi just kissed on the cheek!

Coming to her senses, Ichiji Nijika barely mustered her courage. Too shy, she closed her eyes and stood on tiptoe. Just as she was about to touch him, Yamada Ryo suddenly grabbed Kazami Mei's hand.

"Well!"

Feeling the familiar warmth on her lips, Miss Hongxia, who was completely unprepared, froze. Her face instantly turned as red as a burning furnace, and wisps of white smoke rose from her head.

"Senior Hongxia, how bold of you."

"No, that's not the case!"

How should this be explained?

The scene inside the preparation room became increasingly chaotic. Just then, a staff member outside the curtain gave a hand signal, indicating that it was time for the band to finish their performance and go on stage.

Several girls hurriedly tidied their messy hair, then grabbed their instruments and ran towards the stage, leaving only Kazami Mei still standing there, rubbing her temples in exasperation.

……

"Hello everyone! We are [Kyouku Band] from Shimokitazawa!"

"We are so happy that everyone could come to our first performance today! We have been preparing for this important live for a very long time, and we hope that our songs can let everyone feel our emotions!"

Having performed on stage countless times, Kita Ikuyo wore a perfect, sunny smile. Even in front of a densely packed audience, she showed no stage fright, performing as naturally as if she were performing on the streets of Shimokitazawa.

"Please listen to—'Forget Me Not'!"

After practicing day after day, their performances were completely different from before.

The extremely steady drum rhythm of Nijigasaki, combined with the deep bass of Ryo, creates a foundation more solid than steel. After that comes Bochi's amazing guitar melody, which allows Kita's hard-earned singing skills to be perfectly displayed.

They are geniuses, and they have put in more effort and sweat than ordinary people.

Goto Ichiri gripped the guitar fretboard firmly, her right hand's pick moving swiftly across the gleaming steel strings. Even with her eyes closed, she made no mistakes, and could even deliver a perfect performance solely through muscle memory.

Come to think of it, when did she get to this point?

A real 'performance' live was something that Ichiri Goto could never have imagined before.

"..."

The speed of the pick suddenly increased, and the guitar's explosive melody was transmitted through the circuit to the speaker, turning into powerful waves of sound that seemed to resonate throughout the entire venue.

The girl with cherry blossom-like long hair gripped the pick, her gaze fixed intently on her fingertips.

Her fair and slender fingertips climbed the fingerboard as if by magic, and she gradually executed even the most technically demanding techniques perfectly, a level of cleanliness and efficiency she never displayed in her daily life.

When did she become so amazing?

The overwhelming cheers pulled the girl back to reality, causing Goto Ichiri to subconsciously raise her eyes, which seemed to be crystal clear blue, pure without the slightest impurity.

It was then that she first noticed the audience seats.

It was a scene that seemed to appear only in her dreams, the superstar scene that the former 'Goto Ichiri' had longed for and fantasized about countless times, and now she was standing on the land of her dreams.

But why does it feel so familiar?

"Next up is our last original song! Thank you all for listening. Our first performance of Band is coming to an end. Thank you so much!"

"Then please listen—"

The intense joy and the fatigue from singing continuously made Kita-san, the lead singer, breathe quite noticeably, but her eyes, though covered in fine sweat, were filled with pure joy.

"The Pure White Flower That Never Fades!"

At that moment, it was as if her soul was being vibrated by the guitar strings. Standing on the stage, Goto Ichiri subconsciously began to play. But the more she played, the more familiar it felt. Even the harmonics and vibrato were so perfect.

She remembered.

That's how she played it in my dream.

Memories belonging to the 'dream' gradually surfaced in her mind, and a strange power seemed to pass through her soul and spread to every corner of her body. Her figure gradually overlapped with that of the legendary rock guitarist 'Guitar Hero'.

She suddenly felt that she could perform any kind of music now!

Her superb and perfect skills supported the entire song. When it ended, everyone in the band noticed the change in her. They were surprised but had no time to hesitate. They just tried their best to keep up with her.

The song gradually came to an end.

The girl, her forehead covered in sweat, strained to lift her head, her movement seemingly an instinctive response, desperately trying to look at every corner of the audience.

Finally, their gaze settled on a certain corner.

A black-haired boy looked at her with a smile on his face.

"what……"

Goto Ichiri raised his head, a faint smile appearing in his eyes.

This might be her first real encounter with an 'audience'.

The audience's thunderous cheers filled their ears, and the sound waves materialized into transparent giant hands that tore at their eardrums. The perfect end to the performance and the audience's enthusiastic reaction brought a look of surprise to the eyes of the girls on stage.

Kita Ikuyo gripped the microphone, just about to say her closing words.

However, the 'guitar hero' beside her made the first move.

The girl's fingers tightened suddenly on the pick, and she burst forth with a melody as fierce as a storm. At that moment, it seemed as if all the sounds in the world had become mere background noise as her trembling hands played an astonishing solo that was beyond imagination.

This is simply his 'Guitar Hero,' playing a swan song that shook the world.

Chapter 131 No one in the world can stay calm [5k]

"cheers!"

A crisp clinking sound rang in my ears as several girls sat around a rectangular low wooden table, raising their glasses filled with juice or cola, their faces beaming with joy and excitement.

The table was laden with pizzas, sushi, and other takeout food. The presence of high-end tuna sushi alongside the old man's hamburgers and fries created a unique blend of sophistication and accessibility.

Kazami Mei looked at the several girls in front of him whose faces were full of joy, and his brows showed a mixture of doting and helpless smiles.

"I had already reserved seats at the Seo Seo En venue in advance, planning to take you guys out for barbecue after the live show, but I didn't expect you all to be clamoring to go back to the hotel as soon as possible."

"Seriously, the sushi and burgers are delicious too!"

Ichi Nijika puffed out her cute cheeks slightly and said earnestly like a little pufferfish, "This performance was all organized by Mei through her hard work. We are just enjoying the fruits of Mei's labor."

“We’re not the kind of girls who don’t know how to save money, and we won’t take it for granted that we can enjoy ourselves… Now that things have come to this, how could we possibly let you treat us all to such an expensive barbecue?”

"Hey, I want to eat Arctic surf clams too—"

"cold!"

Ichiji Nijika shyly grabbed a piece of tempura shrimp roll and stuffed it into Yamada Ryo's mouth, forcing her to swallow back the words she hadn't yet uttered, along with the tempura.

“Senior Hongxia is right~ It’s more like it’s our turn to repay Ming!”

With a bright, sunny smile, Miss Kita gently raised her index finger. Her sudden words instantly drew the attention of the other three, and the air in the room fell into an eerie silence for a full two seconds. The expressions of the girls froze for a moment.

Ok?

Kazami Mei raised an eyebrow, a subtle feeling stirring within her.

"Give back? I'd like to—"

Before he could finish his response, he was immediately interrupted by Ichiji Nijika, who was not far away.

"Ah! Speaking of which, the end of the live performance was truly amazing~ I was still feeling a bit melancholic about the show ending... but then Xiao Boqi suddenly stood up and played an incredibly powerful solo guitar solo!"

As if deliberately avoiding this 'delicate' topic, Ms. Nijika, whose voice trembled for a moment before quickly regaining its composure, glanced at Kita and gently twirled the glass in her hand, breaking the silence with cheerful and energetic words.

Although Ms. Nijika's 'change of topic' seemed very natural, Kazami Mei, who was very sensitive to the atmosphere and emotions, could not possibly have missed these details, nor did she tactlessly press for details.

But what exactly are they planning to do?

"No, no, no... I'm so sorry! I did this without permission!"

Goto Ichiri changed back into his old-fashioned pink and white tracksuit and, with a practiced ease, suddenly slid to his knees, his trembling dogeza filled with intense anxiety and inferiority.

What was she thinking, performing an entire guitar solo at that moment without permission?!

Just imagining the surprised look on Kazami Mei's face in the audience, Ms. Pochi pulled her large black electric guitar from under her skirt, then raised it, abruptly closed her eyes, clenched her teeth, and tremblingly shouted—

"Disrupting a live performance that everyone has been preparing for so long is an unforgivable sin!"

"I'll kill myself right now with my guitar!"

As she spoke, the pink Tsuchigumo fiercely raised her guitar, ready to perform a samurai suicide on the spot. Fortunately, Kazami Mei rolled her eyes and casually delivered a powerful chop to her forehead.

Seeing this, Ichiji Nijika felt somewhat helpless and could only try to speak in a gentle tone: "Little Pochi, no one is blaming you, is they?"

"Yeah, Pochi! We were praising your amazing final solo! You truly deserve to be called the 'Guitar Hero' for your technical skills. I was totally blown away when I was standing next to you!"

"No, that's not the case."

Miss Pochi seemed a little embarrassed by Kita's sudden barrage of praise. Normally, she would take advantage of even the slightest compliment, but today, despite how praiseworthy her performance was, she was overly modest.

Ms. Nozue's personality is truly unpredictable.

Kazami Mei slowly closed her eyes, then spoke with a hint of relief—

"Pochi, you were amazing today."

"Eh?"

Unexpectedly, Kazami Naruto praised him, which made Goto Ichiri feel a little flustered.

"I originally thought that you were already very commendable for being able to maintain your composure on this kind of stage... I didn't expect you to finally raise your head and show your true strength in front of all the audience."

"You've really become a 'hero'."

The boy's soft murmur made her kneeling on the spot feel a little lost. Goto Ichiri pursed her warm and full cherry-colored lips, unable to hide the strong throbbing in her heart, and even her eyes were covered with a layer of crystal clear mist.

Standing on that dream stage, Goto Ichiri, holding his guitar, felt surprisingly calm.

But now, at this celebratory banquet that should be filled with the joy of the band's finale, Kazami Mei's heartfelt praise overwhelmed her with emotion, and her nose felt a little sore.

Goto Ichiri understood that the 'dream' also played a part in this.

The moment she saw Kazami Mei on the stage, it was as if her feelings completely overlapped with those of the 'self' in her dream. The intense emotions compelled her to be resolute, and she finally took that step forward.

"...!"

The sudden soft impact in his arms startled Kazami Naruto, who instinctively caught the girl with his outstretched arms. He was about to say something when he felt the girl trembling in his arms, and his movements stopped.

Although both were lunging hugs, Pochi's embrace had a completely different impact compared to Kita's...

"Alright, alright, this is a big step forward for us as we end the band! There's still the Budokan, the Kohaku Uta Gassen, and even performing on international stages. There are so many more live shows to come..."

"Just relax for now!"

"Today, you can be as willful as you want and play however you like!"

His gentle yet bold words seemed to convey a signal, and Kita Ikuyo immediately lit up his eyes and made a cute peace sign. Ichi Nijika sitting next to him also had a hint of tenderness in her eyes, and then she raised her glass forcefully.

Anyway, let's have another toast!

Cheers and cheers filled the small hotel room with the cheerful voices of the girls. The girls in front of me had let go of their inhibitions and were enjoying this little celebration.

The faint aroma of fried chicken could be smelled from the tip of her nose, and the bubbling sound of cola gradually reached her ears. Kazami Mei smiled slightly and quietly enjoyed the moment of tranquility.

Originally, he planned to eat something casually and then play some board games with the others, but Kazami Mei's gaze was fixed on the blue-haired girl next to him. From the beginning, Ryo-san had been expressionlessly stuffing food into her mouth.

Although he had long known that his ex-wife was a glutton, he was still a little surprised that she was eating non-stop.

"I'm replenishing my energy."

As if guessing his thoughts from Kazami's eyes, Miss Ryo, who had just been wolfing down her food, raised her cold and beautiful face, her slightly narrowed golden eyes and charming beauty mark exuding a unique allure.