Love? Please allow me to simulate it first!

He couldn't even say such a corny thing!

Yes, I understand. This must be caused by the free simulation BUFF. That’s definitely it!

[The whole class was silent for more than ten seconds, until you returned to your seat, pulled out the stool, and lay back on the desk to take a nap...]

[Class A of the first year exploded. ]

[No one cared to control the volume anymore, and the sound of discussion enveloped the entire class.]

[Akiyama Mio's eyes rolled around, her face was almost abnormally red, and Tianzhong Ritsu had a sly smile on his face. He looked at you playfully and said, "Then I'll leave it to you. Don't let him get away." Then he dragged Akiyama Mio, who was still in a state of confusion, away. ]

[Kotobuki Tsumugi stood up straight with a gloomy face. Everyone in the class except you focused their attention on her expression, but she walked out of the class without saying a word.]

[You yawned and didn't seem to react at all. The teasing looks around you didn't affect you at all. But what others didn't know was that a small figure sneaked out of your desk drawer and quietly followed Kotobuki Tsumugi.]

[Kotobuki Tsumugi rushed into the restroom, and the students around her were shocked by her amazing aura and made way for her.]

[She closed the bathroom door, and the haze on her face instantly disappeared, replaced by steam hovering above her head.]

[She was flustered and dancing, and finally accidentally broke the toilet door. She left the housekeeper's phone number on the broken door and walked out of the toilet with an indifferent expression.]

【Five minutes later, in a cubicle next to the toilet that Kotobuki Tsumugi had just damaged, Hirasawa Yui, who was frightened and crying, tremblingly opened the door and looked around. When she saw the deformed and cracked toilet door, she swallowed her saliva and walked towards the toilet exit carefully, but she accidentally fell to the ground when she was about to leave.】

[That day, after school, you went to the music classroom of the light music department. To your surprise, Kotobuki Tsumugi arrived early.]

[Seeing you coming, Kotobuki Tsumugi just snorted coldly without saying anything, while Tianzhong Ritsu secretly gave you a thumbs up, and Akiyama Mio looked back and forth between you and Kotobuki Tsumugi with curiosity. ]

[You saw that there was still no tea and snacks on the table of the light music club, so you told Tianzhong Ritsu that you had to go to the "live house" early today, and then turned around and wanted to leave, but was stopped by Kotobuki Tsumugi's voice. ]

[When Kotobuki Tsumugi heard you say "live house", her eyes lit up, and after coughing twice, she asked you to take her with you.]

[After you looked puzzled, she glanced at you and said sternly: "Since you said you like me, you can't be so unable to do even this little thing, right?"]

[You looked at Tainanaka Ritsu and Akiyama Mio for help, but they watched you and Kotobuki Tsumugi as if they were watching a play.]

[You had no choice but to agree to Kotobuki Tsumugi's request. She chuckled smugly and urged you to act quickly.]

[You both opened your phones and sent a message. You said in the group chat after the band ended that you would bring a friend to visit today, while Kotobuki Tsumugi asked the driver who was waiting outside the school gate to drive away.]

【Along the way, Kotobuki Tsumugi asked you a lot about the "live house". While you were explaining the environment there, you secretly observed Kotobuki Tsumugi. There seemed to be some longing in her eyes.】

[Beside a game hall in Shimokitazawa, Kotobuki Tsumugi stopped her steps and grabbed you who were walking in front of her. ]

[She didn't say a word, but her eyes staring at the game room said it all.]

[After sighing, you can only take the initiative to ask if you want to go in and play. Kotobuki Tsumugi laughs at your childishness and then walks in happily. ]

[After learning that this is her first time at such a place, you start to act as a guide, introducing her to the various devices in the arcade.]

[Kotobuki Tsumugi seems to have taken a fancy to a stuffed bear in the claw machine. She has tried several times but still fails. Feeling that she will not be able to catch up with her part-time job if she continues like this, she comes up with a plan. ]

[You told Kotobuki Tsumugi that if she closed her eyes, she would have a much higher chance of catching something. I don't know what Kotobuki Tsumugi was thinking, but she actually believed you. You secretly released a squirrel while Kotobuki Tsumugi closed her eyes, and then let it enter the claw machine to take out the bear doll. But just as it pushed the bear doll into the exit, the claw of the claw machine controlled by Kotobuki Tsumugi caught the squirrel.]

Chapter 67: Band Members

[After Kotobuki Tsumugi opened her eyes, she found that there were two more dolls at the exit. In addition to the little bear she wanted, there was also a very realistic squirrel doll. ]

[She picked up both "dolls" in surprise, but they seemed to be heavier than she imagined. However, it was not too heavy for her so she did not care.]

[She swung in front of you a few times as if to show off. You looked at the squirrel that was so scared that its whole body was stiff, and you could only say sorry in your heart.]

[When passing by the confectionery shop, Kotobuki Tsumugi stopped again. This time, you didn't even need to think about it and took her in. She was surprised that everything there was so cheap. You laughed at Kotobuki Tsumugi's ignorant look, like a country bumpkin entering a village. However, thinking of her current personality, you swallowed your complaints.]

[She spent five minutes picking out snacks with him. Fortunately, Kotobuki Tsumugi didn't buy everything in the store without restraint. She just looked at them, asked him what they were, and then bought a few things that interested her the most.]

[She opened a snack at the door that was made of two small wooden sticks with maltose wrapped around them. You told her it was called "Stir-Stir Candy" and held her hand, spun it in the air twice before stuffing it directly into her mouth. Her eyes lost some of the coldness and arrogance she had at the beginning, and instead made you feel that she was a little silly and cute.]

[You coughed to ease the ripples in your heart, and continued to head towards the stars with Kotobuki Tsumugi. The journey was not too far, and you soon arrived at your destination.]

[When I opened the door, I saw Ryo Yamada sitting at the corner of the stairs, selling tickets. Since Ryo Yamada's personality changed drastically, she has returned to the ticket seller's position. She was replaced before because Ryo Yamada's expressionless face could easily scare customers, but now she gives people a feeling of being in the spring breeze. There is nothing wrong with giving her this position.]

[In fact, after this period of time, everyone has almost adapted to the changes in Yamada Ryo. The only one who finds it hard to accept is her former number one fan girl, Kita Ikuyo. Kita Ikuyo doesn't hate the current Yamada Ryo. As a loyal face control, Yamada Ryo's good looks still have a high score in her eyes. It's just that when she sees Yamada Ryo's gentle and elegant words and deeds, she always feels like her house has collapsed. ]

[You know that the main reason why she wanted to end the band was because she admired Yamada Ryo, so you were a little worried that she might choose to quit, so you secretly talked to her once. However, after the conversation, you found out that Ichichi Kouka had already talked to her about this matter. Ichichi Kouka valued this band she formed much more than you thought.]

[Kita Ikuyo told you that she did come for Yamada Ryo, but she also came to make some changes. She couldn't deny that she lived a very happy life. With friends, family, and classmates, she enjoyed all the happiness that ordinary people should have.]

[She thinks this is good, she likes this kind of life very much, but every time she sees Yamada Ryo and other very special people like them, she occasionally asks herself - is this enough? ]

[She will be like an ordinary girl, get admitted to an ordinary university, continue to expand her abilities and connections in college, and then maybe have a youthful love affair, which may turn into marriage, or it may just be an unforgettable episode in her life, but it doesn’t matter. She will always marry an unknown man, have children, and then devote all her body and soul to her family and children.]

[Then when the child grows up, he or she may become successful and make her proud, or he or she may become rebellious and disobedient, or he or she may become mediocre. No matter what, her child will eventually leave home and live on his or her own.]

[And her life will remain the same for decades, mediocre and happy. ]

[Perhaps some people would say that this is too far-fetched, but this is indeed the basic direction of most people's future lives. The only difference is whether it is smooth or not.]

[Kita Ikuyo would ask herself, is this enough? ]

【She felt that it was not possible, so she came to end the band. 】

[Leaving aside Yamada Ryo's matter, Kita Ikuyo wants to make a change. This change doesn't necessarily have to be rock and roll. In fact, she originally didn't know anything about this aspect, but fate brought her here, so she won't let go easily. ]

[When you heard what Kita Ikuyo said to you, you inexplicably felt that your behavior of caring about Kita Ikuyo seemed a bit stupid. You originally thought that no matter what the future held for this girl named Kita Ikuyo, she was just a child who occasionally came to you out of admiration, but this girl was much more mature than you thought and understood what she was doing better.]

[You also figured out one thing during that conversation with Kita Ikuyo.]

[There are many reasons to join a band. Some people, like Goto Ichiri, do it to attract attention, get praised, and make friends. Some people, like Ijichi Kouka, have a clear purpose and work hard for it. Some people, like Yamada Ryo, do it to pursue the music they want.]

[But in the final analysis, it is just that they don’t want to become mediocre, they want to break the life path that can be seen at a glance. Including himself, they yearn for the extraordinary, or in other words, they don’t want to accept the fact that they are not the most special existence in the world. ]

[The band members are naive and brave. This is what Nakamura Mine thinks now, and it may be the same in the future. 】

【Back to the present, Yamada Ryo looks at Kotobuki Tsumugi who is looking around with some curiosity, and then gives you a meaningful look. However, even though you brought her here, you still have to pay for her entrance fee since she is a guest.】

[Kotobuki Tsumugi naturally wouldn't care about such a small amount of change, and you didn't pretend to be a gentleman and rush to pay the bill. After all, you know that this is a real young lady. Although Yamada Ryo, whose family runs a hospital, is considered a full-fledged young lady in the eyes of ordinary people, she is still a little bit compared to Kotobuki Tsumugi. Moreover, although Yamada Ryo's fairy personality has changed, he is still very down-to-earth when it comes to being clever with money. ]

[As always, pretending to be great in front of such people will only make you look stupid. ]

[You headed to the backstage of the staff alone. As soon as you got there, you were pulled in by two pairs of white and tender hands.]

Chapter 68: Kita Ikuyo Exposed

[The ones who pulled you in were Ichichi Kouka and Kita Ikuyo. Their eyes seemed to have words printed on them, and they were full of gossip.]

[You even saw Goto Ichiri sticking his head out of the combustible trash can and looking over. It was obvious that he was also very concerned about this.]

[You complained about women's gossip in your mind, but you still explained that you and Kotobuki Tsumugi were not very familiar with each other, and you brought her here today just because she was very interested in "live house". ]

[The three of them were half-believing and half-doubting your words, but since they had no evidence, they had no choice but to let you go for now.]

[Ijichi Kouka told you that her sister has agreed to help you arrange a live show on Saturday night, so if possible, she hopes you can try to sell the tickets to some friends. Your first reaction is naturally to think of a few people in the light music club. Now, apart from Nakano Azusa who is still in junior high school, the only one who didn't come is Hirasawa Yui. You are not worried about this, because although you and Hirasawa Yui are not in the same class, you have exchanged LINE a long time ago, so you are actually on good terms. ]

[If you invite her, Hirasawa Yui will definitely come. And what club is more suitable for that kid than the light music club? If you tell her that she can eat delicious snacks every day, won't Hirasawa Yui want to come in even if she kneels down? ]

[Thinking of the snacks, you are a little worried. You know, Kotobuki Tsumugi, who is in charge of feeding the kids, has changed a lot. You have no idea whether she will still be so thoughtful and bring tea and snacks every day.]

[Soon, the first band's live performance began. Kotobuki Tsumugi stood in a good position in the first row under your deliberate guidance. Ijichi Hoshika is quite strict in the audition of bands. The average level of the bands that took the stage today is pretty good.]

[At least from Kotobuki Tsumugi's excited and slightly red cheeks, it can be seen that she is very satisfied with this, but it is hard to say whether she is satisfied with the music or with this novel experience. ]

[In short, the mission of accompanying the young lady on a trip has been successfully completed, but there is still a serious problem at the end, that is, what should be done with the little squirrel that Kotobuki Tsumugi has been holding tightly to? ]

【Please make your choice. 】

[1. Tell her the truth directly and then take the little squirrel back.]

[2. It was originally added by Kotobuki Tsumugi, so it should belong to her.]

[3. Let the little squirrel stay still for now, and wait until Kotobuki Tsumugi falls asleep before sneaking back.]

[Fourth, hit Kotobuki Tsumugi with a club, knock her out and run away with the little squirrel.]

After thinking for a while, Nakamura Mine was about to choose the safest option three, but his cell phone rang. He picked it up and found that it was a private message from Yamada Ryo. Nakamura Mine opened it unexpectedly. Ijichi Koka always felt that Nakamura Mine and Yamada Ryo had many similarities, and this was probably correct.

It is because of this that unless there is something special, neither Nakamura Minoru nor Yamada Ryo will take the initiative to look for each other. It’s not that the relationship between the two is bad. In fact, Nakamura Minoru and Yamada Ryo always feel very comfortable when they are together. Both of them are the type who would feel lonely if they are alone all the time, but would feel annoyed if their friends are too clingy. In this regard, their current best friends, Ijichi Nijika and Goto Ichiri, do a good job.

As Ijichi Nijika and Ryo have been inseparable since junior high school, their relationship is needless to say. At the same time, Ijichi Nijika was also Yamada Ryo's only friend before. However, according to Ijichi Nijika, Yamada Ryo is different from Goto Ichiri. She is not unpopular with people around her, but she is deliberately avoiding others. Yamada Ryo always rejects others with all kinds of strange reasons. In fact, Ijichi Nijika has been rejected many times, but Ijichi Nijika is the only one who doesn't care about it.

Although Ijichi Nikka is often responsible for complaining about Yamada Ryo, she is the person who is most tolerant of her willfulness, and Ijichi Nikka never invades her private space. In particular, she seems to often have to take care of her at school. In short, there is only one good mother in the world.

Not to mention Goto Ichiri. Unless someone lends her the courage, she would never dare to invade the private space of the great devil Nakamura. An email she sends may be delayed for two or three days due to revisions, or even end up in nothing. When getting along with others, Goto Ichiri is usually in a passive position. Besides, although she will put photos of the band all over the house, she is not too clingy. As a person with social anxiety, she knows how to entertain herself. Even without a mobile phone, she can rely on fantasy to eat three bowls of rice.

When two people like this get along with each other, they naturally know how to maintain social distance, because they both know that the other party will not doubt whether they are disliked because they never contact each other. I don't know if it is because of this that Nakamura Mine and Yamada Ryo always have a good understanding on many things.

And this time, the same is true.

The message from Yamada Ryo was very brief, just asking if Kita Ikuyo didn't know how to play the guitar at all.

Nakamura Mine was not surprised that Yamada Ryo asked this question, because if he was not counted, Yamada Ryo should be the one who knew Kita Ikuyo best among them, and Kita Ikuyo's performance when she first came today was also very suspicious. However, Nakamura Mine still did not intend to completely withdraw just because of a single test. It would be better for the person himself to say this kind of thing.

Nakamura: What do you mean? Isn't she the lead singer and guitarist you hired? How can she not play guitar?

Yamada Ryo: ...

Yamada Ryo: You kid is still pretending...

Nakamura Mine:?

Yamada Ryo: You obviously saw that she didn’t know how to play the guitar this afternoon so you tricked her a few times, didn’t you?

Nakamura Mine: This is the first time I met her today. How would I know if she can play the guitar?

Yamada Ryo: When introducing ourselves, Kita shook hands with us, right?

Seeing Yamada Ryo say this inexplicably, Nakamura Mine was a little confused, but then he quickly understood what the other party meant. Anyone who has practiced an instrument like guitar hard will definitely develop a layer of hard calluses on their fingers due to wear and tear. This is absolutely inevitable. So Yamada Ryo probably noticed that Kita Ikuyo's hands were too smooth when they shook hands, and thus judged that the other party didn't know how to play the guitar at all.

This is a detail that Nakamura Minato, who had a bird's-eye view, did not notice. It has to be said that Yamada Ryo is a very meticulous person.

Yamada Ryo: I think Pochi has already noticed it.

Chapter 69: Xiao Zuo Xiao You

Nakamura Mine looked at the message sent by Yamada Ryo, thought for a few seconds, and then sent a message directly to Goto Ichiri.

Nakamura: Did you discover something but are afraid to say it?

On the other side, Goto Ichiri, who was still thinking about whether to tell everyone that Kita Ikuyo had no guitar experience, trembled violently after seeing this news.

As expected, Afeng has also discovered it.

Goto Ichiri: Hmm...

really.

Nakamura Mine originally thought that he was the only one who knew about this for the time being, but after all the fuss, it turned out that only Ijichi Kouka was the only one who didn't know. Is this also the loneliness of a drummer?

Nakamura: Don't tell anyone for now. I've already made an agreement with Kita. You can just teach her guitar privately.

Goto Ichiri:Okay.

Goto Ichiri was filled with awe in her heart. She was still worrying about whether she should tell the truth, but it turned out that Nakamura Mine had already arranged everything.

As expected of Master Feng!!!

Yamada Ryo: Did you go to Pochi to confirm?

Nakamura: I don’t.

Yamada Ryo: Heh~

Nakamura Mine: Okay, okay, Pochi has noticed it too, I asked her to secretly teach Kita how to play guitar, are you satisfied with this, smart Ms. Liang? (unhappy.jpg)

Yamada Ryo: Well done, Afeng is such a good kid. (pat on the head.jpg)

Nakamura: I’ll bite you to death.

After turning off the phone screen, Nakamura Mine hoped that Yamada Ryo could be as elegant as in the simulation... No, that would be quite boring, Yamada Ryo should just stay like this.

Let’s turn our attention back to the simulation.

Nakamura Mine suddenly didn't want to choose option three anymore. Instead of hesitating, he might as well tell the other party directly. He would probably be discovered sooner or later anyway.

[You choose to tell the truth to Kotobuki Tsumugi. At first, Kotobuki Tsumugi looked at you as if you were an idiot, but after the little squirrel jumped onto you with a startle, she fell silent.]

[After a moment of silence, Kotobuki Tsumugi suddenly stared at you with her big eyes that seemed to be full of stars. She looked around you from left to right, as if she was looking at the rarest thing in the world.]

[You decided to go all out and directly called over the other squirrel and the white-necked bird hovering in the sky.]

[After Bai Neck came down, he grabbed your shoulders and looked at Kotobuki Tsumugi warily. ]