Am I being simulated by their love affair.

Chapter 587 The Rain Temporarily Relieved
May 26th, Monday.

The rain that had been shrouding Tokyo stopped for a morning, but the dark clouds over the city did not dissipate; it seemed to be just a break.

Matsueda Jun and Mochizuki Haruka walked into the teaching building together. The girl's low-heeled boots stepped across the wet pavement, and a few drops of water flew up from the raised toes of her shoes.

Stopping in the lobby on the first floor, Mochizuki Haruka yawned and bent down to change into indoor shoes.

"Mochizuki." Jun Matsueda looked at the small hand resting on his arm. "We're at school now..."

"What happened at school?" The girl looked up, seemingly oblivious.

After Mochizuki Haruka changed her shoes, the boy pulled her into a corner to the side.

"You can't be too close at school, or rumors will spread everywhere."

"What rumors?" The girl frowned. "Why do I feel like you're trying to find an excuse to distance yourself from me?"

“I’ve already given you the house key, how else can I distance myself from you?” Jun Matsue sighed.

“If you act like you do at home, a lot of rumors about us will start circulating at school very soon.”

"For example, if Mochizuki Haruka steals someone else's love and becomes the other woman, it probably won't stop until we graduate."

"They dare!" The young lady who had stolen her lover raised her eyebrows and glared at the crowd in the hall.

"So don't go too far, even if you don't care." Jun Matsueda tugged at the girl's crookedly tied scarf.

"If there are too many flies, the buzzing around your ears can be quite annoying."

Mochizuki Haruka pursed her lips and followed the boy up the stairs. The dry soles of her shoes tapped on the steps, sounding much more crisp than wet leather shoes.

"What about Tomatsu?" she suddenly asked. "Do you want me to watch her being intimate with you at school?"

Or maybe we should kick Tomatsu Yuka off the stage first... This thought flashed through the girl's mind.

Jun Matsueda, who was walking beside her, shook his head.

"Tomatsu is definitely more sensible than you think."

The temporarily cooler temperatures made people more energetic, and the boys and girls walked into the classroom, greeting each other with familiar classmates.

Jun Matsue sat down in his seat and looked at the ceiling fan that was slowly rotating.

A gentle, pleasant voice came from beside me, "It's this cool weather that really lifts your spirits~"

The boy turned his head, and Tomatsu Yuka, with a smile in her eyes, quietly met her gaze.

In just one weekend, the fragile girl returned to normal—or rather, appeared to have returned to normal.

Since classes were suspended on Saturday and Tomatsu Yuka arrived home safely, their chat has been at a standstill. Perhaps this is a kind of tacit understanding—the girl is afraid of hearing a rejection, and Matsueda Jun also needs some time to make a decision.

"It's a pity it won't stay cool forever." Jun Matsueda turned around. "Summer is coming soon."

“Summer…” the girl’s voice trailed off, “the last summer I spent in Haneoka.”

"I hope it won't be a sweltering summer."

The boy didn't respond to her murmurs, but instead took a folded handkerchief from his shirt pocket and handed it to her.

"The handkerchief and umbrella I borrowed from you before."

He unzipped his backpack and handed her the neatly rolled-up umbrella. The girl took it, and Mochizuki Haruka, who was chatting with the girls by the window, glanced over and seemed satisfied.

"Tsun-kun is very good at organizing things." Tomatsu Yuka looked at the umbrella in her hand, which had not a single extra wrinkle. "It's rare to see that among boys."

"It's just a habit." The boy looked down and took out his textbook. "Neat things always look more comfortable."

The girl didn't speak, but simply smiled and nodded.

No matter how ordinary a habit may be, it will become a symbol of charm in the eyes of someone with love in their heart.

Their relationship seems to have remained unchanged... Mochizuki Haruka thought to herself as she stood on the other side of the classroom.

There was neither greater intimacy nor estrangement, maintaining a just-right distance. So that's why Songzhi couldn't shake her off...? The girl pursed her lips and turned her gaze to the other side.

So what exactly is Tsunku thinking...? Tomatsu Yuka felt a little uneasy. She smoothed her bangs and secretly glanced at the boy's profile.

"Tomoka-chan—" The petite girl sitting in the front row walked over and blocked the girl's view, "I went to see the performance of Yosei-chan that I told you about before!"

"I see..." Tomatsu Tomohana gave a business-like smile. "How does it feel?"

"The live music was amazing! Yang Shi-chan is so cute and energetic, it's hard not to fall in love with her after seeing her in person!" the girl said excitedly. "I even bought some of her merchandise, it's so pretty!"

She lowered her head and pointed to the gold cross-shaped hair clip in her hair.

Jun Matsue took another look; Kurusu had worn this at home before.

Tomatsu Yuka nodded, "The workmanship is very good, and it's easy to match with everyday outfits."

"Right, right? I recommend you go with Matsueda-kun!"

"Huh?" The girl blinked, and the boy sitting next to her also looked over.

"Because Yang Shi-chan has a few love songs that aren't very popular," the girl continued. "I feel like her performances are perfect for couples to go to together; there were tons of couples at the show!"

"Wait..." Tomatsu Yuka tried to stop her from speaking, but the girl had already turned to the other seat.

"What do you think, Pine Branch? I wholeheartedly recommend it!"

Tomatsu Yuka held her breath and nervously looked at the boy who had looked up.

Although she had anticipated this possibility, she still felt unprepared if Tsunku's answer was indeed a breakup.

She didn't want to experience the feeling of being abandoned by someone important to her again.

"Sure, Yuka and I will check the time then," the boy replied with a smile.

The girl blinked.

Because the girl standing between the two couldn't see the expression on Matsueda Jun's face, his words clearly conveyed a message to the others.

The light suddenly brightened, as if the low-hanging dark clouds outside the window had dispersed. Tomatsu Yuka took a deep breath; the air in the classroom wasn't fresh, yet it felt so refreshing to her.

They didn't break up; they're still a couple.

"Yoshi-chan's performance is really popular lately, tickets are hard to come by~" the girl said with a grin.

"Let me know when the time comes, and I'll help you grab tickets!"

Jun Matsue smiled and said, "We'll see when the time comes."

The girl skipped back to her seat, and the back row fell silent again. Tomatsu Yuka looked at the boy's profile once more. He was still calmly reading his book, as if he hadn't said anything.

Could I have misheard? The girl thought to herself, looking towards the seat by the window. She was met with Mochizuki Haruka's cold gaze, filled with obvious hostility.

That's right... She lowered her head, hiding the corners of her mouth that were turned up, and quietly digested the sweet emotions in her heart.

A few minutes later, the school bell rang, and the middle-aged teacher walked into the classroom carrying a briefcase. Jun Matsue looked up and saw the girl sitting to his right hand him a note and place it on his desk.

"How did Mochizuki-san agree to this?"

Tomatsu Yuka watched as the boy took out a pen, scribbled a few words, and handed the note back.

She opened it with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation.

Do you think she'll agree?

The girl laughed.

She finally saw hope of becoming his official girlfriend.

(End of this chapter)