Am I being simulated by their love affair.

Chapter 558 The story continues
May 10th, Saturday.

Jun Matsuoka sat in the classroom, listening to the geography teacher on the podium explain the test paper.

"This chart question about the changes in the employment share of different countries' industrial structures actually involves relatively simple knowledge points; the key is to correctly interpret and analyze the chart."

"The proportions and structure of the primary, secondary, and tertiary industries must not be confused..."

He already knew all of this. The boy turned his head and looked at the girl next to him—Tomoka Tomatsu was also not listening to the lecture. She was looking down at her workbook and taking notes.

Normally, she would probably occasionally look up and nod at the teacher on the podium, pretending that she was listening very attentively... Matsueda Jun thought to himself.

It seems that his advice yesterday was somewhat effective, but the girl's wounded heart, hurt by the disillusionment of her expectations, cannot be healed by just one talk.

Matsueda Jun looked to the other side; the girl's seat by the window was empty. Mochizuki Haruka hadn't chosen geography and was currently in class in the next classroom.

Fortunately, it's Saturday, so we only have to go to class for half a day, the boy thought thankfully.

Otherwise, if Tomatsu comes looking for him again during lunchtime today, I don't know what kind of trouble Mochizuki will cause him...

The bell rang, and the man on the podium walked out the front door on time. The classroom became noisy, and Tomatsu Yuka, who had been studying with her head down, put down her pen. She looked up and stared blankly at the writing on the blackboard that the student on duty was erasing bit by bit, then took out a water cup from her drawer.

"Is Jun-kun going to film with Imokawa and the others this afternoon?"

The boy nodded. "We're about to film the scenes with the fiancée, and it just so happens that Wangyue's aunt is available."

"...She's the actress who was finally cast?" The girl, who had been looking rather listless, blinked in surprise.

"Yes, Imokawa thinks she's quite suitable."

Jun Matsue thought for two seconds, then asked, "Do you want to come and take a look?"

Tomatsu would probably be alone at home anyway, so it's better for him to stay on the busier filming location, which would help him avoid overthinking things.

"What are you looking at?"

A girl's clear and melodious voice came from the back door of the classroom. Mochizuki Haruka walked past the two sitting people and placed the Japanese history textbook in her hand on her seat.

She didn't sit down, but turned around to look at Matsueda Jun. Her long black hair, which was draped behind her, was blown by the wind outside the window, like a small snake baring its fangs.

"I asked Youhua if she wanted to go to the film set this afternoon."

Yuuka… Hearing the boy's address, Mochizuki Haruka blinked unhappily.

However, she did not object, but simply said "oh" and then sat down in her seat.

The afternoon wasn't originally meant to be a private time for her and Matsue; her aunt was the main character. Not to mention Imokawa was there too, so having Tomatsu Yuka as well wouldn't have made much difference.

"How is it?" Jun Matsue asked, looking at the girl holding the water glass.

However, Tomatsu Yuka gently shook her head, "I really want to go see it, but let's skip it today."

This was unexpected, and Mochizuki Haruka glanced at her.

"Because my dad said he'd pick me up from school today," the girl smiled. "He said he wanted to show me around and chat with me."

“That’s good.” Jun Matsueda understood now. “Anyway, the crew will be filming for a long time, so family is definitely more important.”

"Hmm, let's talk about it next time." Tomatsu Yuka put down her water glass.

"Tsun-kun, are you going to dress up as a gangster this afternoon? Take lots of pictures and send them to me, I'm really curious~"

After a class period, Jun Matsue picked up his schoolbag and walked out of the classroom with Yuka Tomatsu. The two of them crossed the school avenue together.

The temperature was slightly high today, and the sky above the city was full of clouds. The boy breathed in the slightly stuffy air and looked at the school gate that was getting closer and closer to him—Tomatsu Akira had changed into casual clothes and was waving at the two of them.

The girl beside him quickened her pace, her skirt swaying, and the two soon arrived at the school gate.

“Dad’s here very early.” Tomatsu Yuka’s smile brightened a bit. “Because I wasn’t sure of the time.” The man smiled gently and looked at the boy standing to the side.

"Matsueda-kun, are you coming too?"

"I was just dropping Yuka off at the school gate," Jun Matsue waved his hand.

"That's good..." He scratched his head. "It's not that I don't welcome Matsueda-kun. I was originally planning to take Yuka out for lunch first, then play for a while, and then go find her mother."

“It’s okay to bring Jun-kun along.” The girl tilted her head.

"Uh..." The man smiled awkwardly.

"Shall we go now?"

"Be careful on the road." The boy waved.

Seeing the girl get into the car and wave to him from the window, Jun Matsueda finally felt completely relieved.

There were only the father and daughter in the car, and the female colleague was not there, which shows that Mr. Tomatsu is quite sensible—he is much more reliable than Mrs. Tomatsu.

"Isn't she perfectly fine?"

Mochizuki Haruka's voice suddenly appeared behind the boy. He turned around and saw the girl looking up at the car in the distance.

"Her father seems alright. Now that he has both parents, isn't he much happier than before?"

"That's how it is for now," Jun Matsue nodded. "However, her parents don't plan to get back together, and she'll definitely need time to accept this future where her family is going their separate ways."

"She just hasn't had a miserable enough time." Mochizuki Haruka snorted. "If she were like me, she would be content by now."

“But you’re not her, and she’s not you,” the boy said with a smile.

The girl turned her face away and didn't say anything, pretending to be angry with him.

Jun Matsue looked at the crowd at the school gate but couldn't find that familiar figure.

"Has Imokawa not come out yet?"

"It seems like she's on duty today." Mochizuki Haruka glanced back. "I saw her when I passed by Class 5's classroom."

A few minutes later, Natsumi Imokawa appeared at the other end of the road, and the girl hurriedly ran towards the two of them.

"Sorry! I was delayed because of my duty!"

She spoke breathlessly, her full chest rising and falling—a hint of indignation flickered in Wang Yueyao's eyes.

Jun Matsue took the heavy backpack from the girl's back. "It's alright—"

Just as he was about to say that his aunt hadn't arrived yet, a low-key yet luxurious black sedan emerged from the ramp across the intersection.

"...The timing is just right."

The three crossed the road, opened the car door, and Mochizuki Haruka got into the passenger seat, while Matsueda Jun and Imokawa Natsumi sat in the back seat.

"Hello~" Auntie, wearing sunglasses, waved to them. "I'm not late, am I?"

The girl rolled her eyes at her aunt. "You didn't go to the company again today, how come you almost got late?"

"I had to act today, so I looked at myself in the mirror before I left the house, and before I knew it, I'd been looking at myself for quite a while."

Wang Yuehua stepped on the gas, and sunlight flowed before the eyes of the young boy and girl. She took off her sunglasses, revealing a bright and charming smile.

"It's my first time acting, I'm a little excited—and a little nervous~"

(End of this chapter)