Am I being simulated by their love affair?

"As long as you stay with me, I will improve these conditions and ensure that they remain at this standard in the future."

Wang Yuehua, who was drinking tea in the living room, didn't know that her niece had awakened the Wangyue family's business talent today and started the first and most important transaction in her life.

Jun Matsueda had to admit that the proposal was very tempting and he had to think about it.

Mochizuki Yao stared at his face, anxiously waiting for his answer.

This seemed to be the first time she had the chance to look at Jun Matsueda's face openly since she met him in real life.

It's already started like this. Maybe our story will be even worse than in my dream. The girl looked at Matsueda Jun's pensive face, her thoughts bitter.

Jun Matsueda spoke.

"Even if I agree to you, I won't be able to be controlled by you willingly. I will continue to look for a part-time job, or leave Mitaka for other reasons. If I find that you are trying to control me, I will not say anything, but will immediately disappear from the world of Mitaka City, and I guarantee that you will never be able to stop me." He also learned a lot from the escape house.

"No problem, I won't take action again." Mochizuki Yao agreed very naturally. Being able to put forward conditions means there is hope, and the rest can be discussed later.

"I won't be nice to you either. This is just a contract, a deal. Don't think there's any deeper relationship."

"It doesn't matter. Anyway, I hope you won't fake smile or say hypocritical words in front of me." Mochizuki Haruka convinced herself that this was reasonable.

Jun Matsueda didn't expect her to give in so completely. He thought about it and said.

"Finally, let's make it clear that this relationship isn't about me staying with you, but about you staying with me. Do you understand?"

What responded to him was Wangyueyao's smile, as if the sky was clearing after the rain.

Chapter 40: The End of Act 5

"Since it's a deal, shouldn't you make your requirements clearer?" Jun Matsueda stirred the spoon in the teacup.

Mochizuki Yao asked the servants to bring in two cups of black tea. She needed something to drink to calm herself down.

This time, the temperature of Jun Matsueda's tea was finally normal.

Mochizuki Haruka didn't use a teaspoon, but directly picked up the cup and drank in small sips. Matsueda Jun looked at her white neck rising and falling as she swallowed.

She waited until the girl put down her teacup, raised her hand again, and wiped away the remaining tears from the corners of her eyes with the inside of her wrist before she spoke.

"First, I will use various methods to monitor your whereabouts and protect your safety. You cannot refuse if it does not interfere with your normal life."

"It's my right to interpret whether it's an obstruction or not." Matsueda Jun stopped what he was doing and interrupted her.

Mochizuki opened her mouth, wanting to speak but hesitant, wanting to argue, but ultimately gave up. She hadn't even mentioned her most important condition yet.

"Secondly, if something happens to my aunt's body, it will lead to..."

Mochizuki Haruka couldn't say any words related to death. She was extremely afraid that such a thing would happen to her aunt.

"...If this happens, you must rush to my side immediately and take on the task of restoring my body and mind to health."

"Can't you find a psychologist? He should be more reliable than me, right?" Jun Matsueda was puzzled.

"No!" Mochizuki Haruka stood up slightly, put her hands on the table and looked at Matsueda Jun.

"You're the only one who's ever done it. Since you can pull it off, there's no need for me to consider other options."

"So I have no relationship with your aunt?" Jun Matsueda felt a little regretful for some reason.

"Didn't I tell you? You are my savior." There was a sense of helplessness and anger in Mochizuki Yao's tone.

Saying this in front of others feels like saying you are the most important person to me, which is so embarrassing.

"The second point is that you must ensure that it is completed. Even if I know what will happen and have memories of it, I will definitely not be able to bear it once the incident occurs. You must pull me out of despair."

"If I become a disabled person, there will be no way for me to fulfill the promise I made to you, right?" Mochizuki Haruka emphasized.

"What exactly did you experience in the simulation?" Matsueda Jun was a little curious.

Mochizuki Haruka looked at him with a complicated look.

"This look from your ex-girlfriend, could it be that I cheated on you, or the one who cheated on you was your best friend?" Matsueda Jun thought to himself that it was a good thing that he didn't accept the system, as it was quite a big deal.

"I won't tell you anyway." Mochizuki Yao knew that he was not concerned about her, but just wanted to satisfy his curiosity.

"I'm telling you in advance, by then I might completely lose my agency, become a cripple, or behave drastically, or even commit suicide. You can't dislike me and run away from me. You must bring me back, understand?"

This sounds too troublesome, and Jun Matsueda feels that the effort is not worth it.

Sensing his hesitation, Mochizuki Yao hurriedly spoke up, "You don't think it's not worth it, do you? Your welfare home has so many people. Just improving the medical and educational facilities would cost a lot of money, not to mention continuing them. The children of the employees working here don't even have such good conditions."

"Think about it, how long would it take you to do this just by working? Even if you became a working emperor, it wouldn't be easy to achieve this, right?"

Jun Matsueda glanced at the girl. Although what she said made sense, he would remember that she dared to look down on the working emperor.

"You talk so much today." Jun Matsueda no longer needed to hide his emotions in front of her.

"..." The impatient look of the man in front of her reminded Wangyueyao of the gentleness and meticulous care in her dream. She had never seen such a side of him in reality.

Mochizuki Haruka felt a pang of sadness, but she still pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Then let's consider it an agreement. Do I need to write you a contract or a letter of guarantee or something?"

"I've never believed in the effectiveness of this kind of thing, especially when the resources between the two of us are unequal. Mochizuki Haruka, just remember, if I see any signs of you breaking the contract, I will disappear immediately. That's all."

After saying this, Jun Matsueda picked up the teacup and took a sip. This was the first sip of water he had drunk after visiting the Mochizuki family for so long, which was really not easy.

"I know, I know." Mochizuki Haruka was a little impatient after being warned repeatedly by Matsueda Jun.

The Mochizuki family is still not powerful enough. In the future, it must develop to a scale that reaches Sapporo and Kagoshima. Then we’ll see how you threaten me, the girl thought bitterly.

After all that needed talking was over, the still-drenching rain kept them confined to the study. Matsueda Jun didn't feel like exploring the rest of the mansion, so he simply sat there, gazing out the window and waiting for the rain to subside.

There were two "knock knocks" as someone knocked on the study door. Wang Yuehua walked in, hid behind the bookshelf, and peeked at the two of them.

"Aunt, you've already knocked on the door, why are you still doing something sneaky there?" Mochizuki Haruka could see the sneaky woman at a glance, while Matsueda Jun had his back to her.

"I knocked on the door because I didn't want to disturb you in case you were doing anything bad." The woman's explanation was outrageous, and both of them rolled their eyes.

"How are you getting along?" Wang Yuehua came over with a smile, but her expression changed as she rushed to her niece. "Are you crying?"

The woman in the long skirt, a blend of youth and womanhood, is graceful. She bends down to cup the girl's face, wiping the red marks from her eyes with her fingertips. The girl beneath her has just cried, and her whole body exudes a sense of powerless tenderness. The white short-sleeved shirt perfectly complements her youth. The two of them together are truly a pleasing sight.

However, Jun Matsueda did not look at the picture of the beauty for long. Instead, he walked to the bookshelf and pretended to pick a book. If the atmosphere changed at all, he would slip out of the study and run away.

Mochizuki Haruka pouted, frowned, pointed at Matsueda Jun behind the bookshelf and said, "He bullied me!"

Matsueda Jun was about to run away, but Mochizuki Hua laughed, "If he bullies you, you bully him back. Isn't that what all kids do?"

The woman's heart was at peace, and her niece was able to speak out her grievances directly, which meant that the problem was not serious. If she said nothing and just stared at Matsueda Jun, then the problem would be serious. In that case, the aunt would have a headache, after all, Matsueda Jun was a man who had the potential to become the son-in-law of the Mochizuki family.

After finding out that there was no problem, Matsueda Jun was relieved. He bit back and complained to Mochizuki Hua: "Just now, Mochizuki Haruka told me that she didn't want to listen to her aunt read fairy tales anymore."

Wang Yuehua grabbed her niece's face and said, "Xiaoyao! Auntie will be sad if you say that!"

In the quarrel, both of the Mochizuki family accepted the reality that the name of Matsueda Jun changed from Mochizuki-san to Mochizuki Haruka-san.

The rain in the mountains is always short-lived. After the dark clouds have poured out their anger, they quickly leave. However, the fog in the mountains appears and never dissipates.

Chapter 41: Prelude to the Summer Festival

"It rained heavily just two days ago, why is the temperature rising again?" the girl complained.

The central air conditioning system of Yuqiu High School was shut down for maintenance, so the wind band could only make do with the old vertical air conditioner in the club room, but it was obviously not enough to provide sufficient cooling.

"Didn't they say there would be a camp? When can it be? The club room is too hot, I don't want to stay here anymore!" the girl holding the tuba shouted.

"Please be patient. We will go out for training in a few days and you don't need to stay in the club room anymore." Yamami Moki smiled helplessly.

Natsumi Imokawa sat in front of the tripod, looking at the camera. She stuck out her tongue slightly and exhaled, feeling extremely hot. The high mountains easily caused sweat to accumulate, so Natsumi Imokawa had to get up and move around from time to time. However, every time she stood up to move around, the girls next to her would stare at her with envy, making her feel very embarrassed.

The hot weather and the surrounding gazes made the girl's face red all day long, like a steam engine. Yumi-chan liked to see her like this the most.

As for where was Jun Matsueda? He was practically melting in the heat in the hallway.

Girls wear thin, breathable clothes in the summer, and even a little sweat can lead to seeing things they shouldn't. This time, the only participants in the wind instrument competition were girls, so if Jun Matsueda stayed in the clubhouse, he'd be surrounded by a sea of ​​colorful suspenders and braces. Girls who mind would be embarrassed, while those who don't mind would give him shy glances, so he decided to take a sauna in the hallway.

When Tomatsu Tomoka walked out of the classroom, she happened to see Matsueda Jun standing in the shadow with his back against the wall of the corridor, reading a "Geography" magazine in his hand.

The unbearable heat caused him to unbutton the three buttons of his white shirt, revealing beads of sweat on his collarbone and a hint of pectoral muscle in between. The shirt, tucked into his black school trousers, highlighted his waistline, and below that, two long, straight legs. Yuqiu Gao's uniform was well-cut and quite slim-fitting.

He lowered his head and looked at the magazine in his hand, his brows slightly furrowed, exuding the aura of a melancholy senior who could easily attract little girls.

Jun Matsueda heard footsteps and looked up to see Tomatsu Tomoka walking towards him. He buttoned up his shirt, walked into the sunlight, and gave her his place in the shade.

Tomatsu Tomoka walked into the shadows and enjoyed the coolness of unrequited love. She was always good at interpreting the boy's gentle and polite behavior as tenderness that belonged only to her.

Or perhaps this is also a kind of self-hypnosis. If not, she might find it difficult to endure the unrequited love.

"Mr. Tomatsu, do you have something to talk to me about?" It was really hot standing in the sun in the summer, and Matsueda Jun just wanted to end the topic as soon as possible.

"The director asked me to inform Jun-kun that the band's next performance will be at the summer festival. If there's any filming or interviewing involved, please make the necessary preparations."

Jun Matsueda crossed his arms over his chest to block Tomoka Tomatsu's sight from lingering on his chest.

"Hasn't your competition repertoire been finalized yet? Will that affect the performance?"

"Yes, the project song has been decided, but the free song has not yet been decided." The girl nodded and smoothed the hair behind her ear with her right hand.

Tomatsu Tomoka's hair-stroking movements are graceful. Her index and middle fingers slip into the hair, following the outline of her ear. Her pinky finger curls slightly, her thumb curls inward, and the black hair swirls with it, like a hand brushing through a pool of spring water. Her head tilts slightly to the right, as if she's listening, or perhaps shyly afraid to look you in the face. Finally, her right hand slides across her shoulder, palm facing inward, resting naturally on her chest, her whole being focused on you.

All girls can do the hair-stroking action, but if Japan holds a hair-stroking competition, Tomatsu Tomoka will definitely win first place.

Matsueda Jun watched the girl's fleeting radiance in the scorching summer sun and knew she was hiding something. Although Matsueda Jun had been outside, he could hear the discussion in the clubroom.

The wind orchestra finally decided between two pieces for the free repertoire, and the biggest difference between the two was whether or not saxophone was used.

Compared with other wind instruments, the saxophone was born too late and is too young. It is not included in many classic repertoires.

The reason Takashi Hanetake's previous failure at the national competition was a lack of a prominent instrumental section that could demonstrate absolute strength, or rather, a person capable of a full-length solo. Yamami Maki welcomed Tomatsu Tomoka with this hope, and the previous saxophone section leader even stepped down, allowing Tomatsu Tomoka to lead the saxophone section.

Using the saxophone not only carries the risk of a radical repertoire selection, but also requires the majority of the wind band to recognize Tomatsu Tomoka's abilities. Currently, Yamami Maki and Tomatsu Tomoka, as representatives, are working hard to gain the members' agreement.

"Will Jun-kun cheer for us at the summer festival performance?" Tomatsu Tomoka placed her hands on her chest and looked at him expectantly.

Jun Matsueda knew that although the girl said "we", she was actually referring to herself alone.

He gave a formal smile and said, "That would be very interesting to film. The News Department team will definitely be there."

Tomatsu Tomoka remained silent, maintaining her posture as she looked at him with a calm and affectionate gaze. A few days ago, when Mitaka City was experiencing a heavy downpour, the girl received a photo from Mochizuki Haruka. It was of Jun Matsueda, holding a teacup and gazing out the window at the heavy rain.

After confirming that there were no changes in Jun Matsueda that she didn't want to see, such as a hairband on her wrist or a couple's pendant hanging on her cell phone, Tomatsu Tomoka turned around and went back to the club room.

After the girl went in, the club room became noisy for a while before they continued practicing.

Jun Matsueda continued to read in the shadows until he heard a soft tapping sound from the rear window, which was very close to him. He walked over and found that it was Natsumi Imokawa leaning against the window. The weather was too hot, and she didn't want to leave the club room.

"What's wrong, Imokawa-san?" Jun Matsueda looked at her through the transparent glass above the window. The girl's softness pressed against the glass, leaving a full and beautiful shape.

"Don't we have to take care of the problems of the wind band?" Natsumi Imokawa looked a little worried.

"The News Department is just here to film, not to be a jack of all trades. They'll solve their own problems, so don't worry, Imokawa-san."

The girl nodded timidly, and the two large bodies on the window swayed, the heat from their bodies leaving a white mist on the glass.

After today's training, Tomatsu Tomoka still couldn't find Matsueda Jun, and the news department had already left early.

The seniors in the distance were talking about the waiting girl.

"I would feel, well, so stressed if I met someone like that."

"Tomatsu really takes love very seriously."

"So what? Will this please Songzhi?"

"Hey, your ex-boyfriend liked Tomatsu, didn't he?"

"No way! He said he doesn't like girls who are too serious!"

Tomatsu Tomoka's black hair and dark blue skirt swayed in the wind.

A white truck stopped at the school gate. Matsueda Jun was sitting in the passenger seat, but the girl didn't notice him.

He stopped looking at the girl who was waiting alone with her head down and turned to ask the person in the driver's seat.

"Boss, what's so special about today's commission?"

"Today's client is a man! He says he's been imprisoned by his lover."

"That's really rare." He thought of the fragments from his previous life.

Natsumi Imokawa sat quietly in the back row, recording a video with her camera, the lens facing the profile of Jun Matsueda.

When the truck started to leave, the girl stuck the camera out of the window, and the girl who was still waiting at the school gate appeared in the picture.

The swaying black hair and dark blue skirt disappeared below the horizon as the truck moved away.

Chapter 42: Imprisonment of Love

Jun Matsueda looked at the man and woman standing far away from him. The thin, handsome man, covered in bruises, and the cold, beautiful woman were being pulled apart by the police from the police station, and the woman struggled to throw herself at him.