How can my simulation be a real love?

“I am different from them.”

"CRYCHIC is just like a band that plays house. I can't keep going with them."

Toyokawa Shoko's calm and cold words made Feng Jianming gradually understand her feelings and thoughts.

The innocent, gentle and cheerful 'genius' lady Toyokawa Shoko during the 'CRYCHIC' period is indeed unforgettable, but at this moment, the stubborn and fragile teacher Daxiang, who is struggling to survive, also has a different charm.

"Even if I choose not to continue forming a band with them, we can still be friends, right?"

"Deng has always been worried about you, and she has always blamed herself for what happened to you."

Feng Jianming gently stirred the coffee and spoke in a calm and soft tone.

"If I can make peace with my past self, maybe I'll feel a lot more relaxed."

As if she remembered what Takamatsu Deng had said before, Toyokawa Shoko slowly frowned, and her bright amber eyes stared at the coffee in Feng Jianming's hand with some complexity.

"Okay, drink this and get ready to go back to work."

That’s all I have to say.

There's not much use in saying anything more.

Feng Jianming gently placed the brewed Blue Mountain coffee in his hand in front of Toyokawa Shoko. Bursts of snow-white hot steam floated above the dark coffee, with a faint fruity and sweet aroma that made Toyokawa Shoko narrow her beautiful eyes slightly.

She looked at Feng Jianming who had already tidied his clothes and was walking towards the lobby, and stretched out her slender white fingers to pick up the coffee.

Take a slight sip.

The smooth and delicate taste and unique aroma instantly bloom in the entire mouth. This is the only taste that is both "sour" and "bitter" but makes people feel enjoyment and happiness. It is hard to forget once you drink it.

"Sure enough, his brew is the best..."

Shoko Toyokawa stared at the still steaming coffee in her hand, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but raise a beautiful curve.

"Toyokawa, do you want to go on a date with Kazemi-senpai after get off work?"

"why?"

The waitress in the lobby came over with a smile on her face, and these words instantly made Toyokawa Shoko a little flustered.

"Eh? You two are a couple, right?"

Faced with this sudden inquiry, Toyokawa Shoko's face suddenly turned red. She pursed her lips slightly and didn't know what to do for a moment. She didn't even think about how to explain it, and she didn't even have the thought of "refutation" in her heart.

Feng Jianming, who had already left the backstage, saw the sweet smile on Teacher Daxiang's face, and suddenly felt a surge of thoughts in his heart.

After hesitating for a moment, he took out the list book 'Death Note' that he had placed in the drawer.

A black gel pen was spinning in his slender fingers. He opened a blank page full of horizontal lines and casually drew perfect arcs and lines on it.

The smooth and precise movements and the technique of pressing down the pen tip and applying force are used as if engraved in the muscles. In the blink of an eye, various simple lines are combined into a slender and beautiful face.

"It's done."

Although it was the first time he used his Level 5 Legendary Art drawing skill, the sketch he casually drew was of an astonishing standard, which was considered mediocre for a first use.

"Give it to her as a gift later."

……

Perhaps because her boredom and fatigue had been relieved, Toyokawa Shoko concentrated on completing all the work at hand, and her work efficiency was even better than usual.

After get off work, Xiangzi picked up his small bag and subconsciously raised his head to look in the direction of Feng Jianming.

"Toyokawa, this is for you."

Feng Jianming, who had already changed out of his work clothes, handed the "Death Note" to Xiangzi. Seeing this, she blinked her beautiful eyes in some confusion, and then slowly opened it at his signal.

"...!"

The girl froze in place for a moment.

On the notebook is a picture of the author holding a coffee cup and smiling gently. Every detail is outlined with a simple neutral pen to create perfect curves. The meticulous painting makes people immediately feel the author's seriousness.

This painting is so good, it looks like a professional painting.

"When? Will you be able to draw?"

"I thought it was beautiful when I saw it before, so I drew it. I just learned it not long ago."

Feng Jianming noticed the astonishment on Toyokawa Shoko's face and immediately showed a look of satisfaction.

He just wanted to see Teacher Daxiang’s expression!

"...Next time, don't do this casually."

Toyokawa Shoko spoke in a somewhat stiff tone, and then very naturally put the 'Death Note' into her bag. She still looked as cold as usual.

The prerequisite is that you can ignore the tempting pink on the tip of the ear.

"Would you like to go together today?"

Toyokawa Shoko, who walked naturally with Feng Jianming, seemed to have completely forgotten about the previous teasing. It seemed that buying bento with him had become a part of her daily life.

Of course Feng Jianming couldn't refuse. This was a great opportunity to save money on food.

Toyokawa Shoko was carrying her shoulder bag as she walked beside Feng Jianming, occasionally exchanging a few words with him. She didn't even notice that a smile had unconsciously appeared on her face.

All her attention seemed to be focused on him beside her.

But she also didn't notice that a blonde girl wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses walked past from a distance by chance, and she seemed to have noticed the two people here.

“… Xiangzi?”

Sanjiao Chuhua opened his mouth slightly, his eyes full of surprise.

Chapter 5: This is too reassuring [k]

Sanjiao Chuhua never expected that she would meet her former friend Toyokawa Shoko here. Although it had been a long time since they last met, she recognized her at a glance.

Faced with such an accidental encounter with Xiangzi, Sanjiao Chuhua had no intention of going up to her to say hello.

Because at this moment, Xiangzi is not alone.

"That boy, I remember seeing him last time at Evening Primrose..."

Sanjiao Chuhua frowned slightly in confusion, and his eyes seemed to become a little complicated.

Feng Jianming, with his black hair and black eyes, has very distinct features, especially his face, which is so outstanding that scouts would come over to ask for his contact information when they see him. Such a deep impression makes it difficult for ordinary people to forget him once they have seen him.

Triangle Chuhua is no exception.

"Does he know Xiangzi, too?"

Doubts gradually welled up in his heart. Sanjiao Chuhua had spoken a few words to him in the previous planetarium "Evening Primrose". The person who followed him that time was clearly a girl named "Takamatsu Deng".

The girl was a member of CRYCHIC, the band that Xiangzi once formed.

When Sanjiao Chuhua saw Takamatsu Deng and Feng Jianming being so close, he thought for a moment that the two were a couple.

Even though Feng Jianming denied this later, she always believed that it was only a matter of time before the two of them became a couple. But she never expected to see Xiangzi with him this time.

"What exactly is going on……"

Triangle Chuhua, who was wearing a baseball cap, felt something was a little strange and even had some doubts in his heart.

Because her eyes were completely focused on Toyokawa Shoko, Sanjiao Chuhua was so focused that she didn't realize that an acquaintance happened to walk by her.

"Ok?"

Hachiman Kailing, who was carrying a musical instrument case, happened to pass by Sankaku Hatsuka. She had just finished her work as a "mercenary" and happened to pass by here. She stopped the moment she saw the other person.

There seemed to be a hint of doubt on Hachiman Kailing's pretty face, which was cold and heroic. She just moved a little closer and immediately recognized that the blonde girl in the baseball cap was Sanjiao Chuhua from the same class.

With the intention of being polite, Hachiman Kailing spoke softly -

"Triangle-san."

After waiting for a while, there was no response from the other party.

Ok?

This made Hachiman Kailing feel a little confused, so she slightly quickened her pace.

Only when she felt that she had completely reached Mikado Hatsuka's side did she reach out and gently pat the other's shoulder, and then spoke again in a questioning tone: "Mikado-san?"

"Eh? Hachiman-san..."

Sanjiao Chuhua, whose attention was finally drawn back this time, obviously reacted at this moment.

When she saw Hachiman Kailing who had come close to her, she immediately understood what was going on, so she frowned slightly and apologized to her with an apologetic look.

"I'm sorry, Hachiman-san. I was a little distracted just now."

"fine."

Hachiman Kailing shook her head slightly, she didn't care at all.

However, she was somewhat confused.

Whether in school or on the big screen, as a member of the idol group, Sanjiao Chuhua is 'perfect' and always maintains his idol demeanor, rarely getting distracted.

What attracted her?

Sanjiao Chuhua seemed to be staring blankly at the other side just now. Hachiman Kailing noticed this and slightly shifted his gaze. He immediately saw a vague figure with black hair.

Although the figures of the two quickly disappeared in the corner of the block, the sharp-eyed Hachiman Kailing still recognized them immediately.

Hmm? It's the young keyboard player from Lixi's new band...

The girl walking with him seemed to be the keyboardist of Lixi’s previous band?

Unexpectedly, the two keyboard players would get together inexplicably, which surprised Hachiman Kailing, but it was obvious that Mikado Chuhua was looking at the two of them.

I don't know which one she was looking at.

With some guesses, Hachiman Kailing slowly spoke:

"Isn't that Kazami?"

His name is 'Kazemi'?

Sanjiao Chuhua, who had been a little absent-minded just now, immediately became alert after hearing these words. She had not specifically asked Feng Jianming's name when she met him before, but she did not expect to learn it from Yawata Kailing's mouth this time.

"Hachiman-san, do you know him?"

Sanjiao Chuhua's question, which was somewhat surprised, immediately made Yawata Kailing's head tilt back slightly, and there seemed to be a hint of understanding on her indifferent and extremely calm face.

After thinking for a while, she said softly, "We're not very familiar with each other, we've only met once."

"Is that so? I just saw him walking with my friend, so I was a little concerned..."

friend?

Probably referring to the keyboard player of CRYCHIC.

However, Sankaku Chuhua's words made Yawata Kailing have some unexpected guesses.

She hesitated for a moment and then slowly raised her left wrist. When she saw that there was still some space on the hands of the watch, she raised her head again and looked at Sanjiao Chuhua.

"He is forming a band with Li Xi, and he is currently playing the keyboard."

"Shiina-san?"

When she heard the name of Shiina Riki, a hint of surprise suddenly flashed in Sankaku Hatsuka's elegant and beautiful eyes like butterfly violet, and a wonderful idea began to form in her mind.

The cute girl who looked like a little animal that she had met in the planetarium before was probably also in a band with Feng Jianming. She originally thought that the two of them must be in a relationship that was more than just friends but very close to a couple.

But now that she saw Toyokawa Shoko, her thoughts suddenly changed.

Sanjiao Chuhua hasn't seen her childhood playmate for a long time. Before this, she always regarded Xiangzi's words as "encouragement" in her work, and relied on her few short words to build a pillar to support her heart.

But now, when she saw Toyokawa Shoko again, she saw a smile on her face that she had never seen before.

Her eyes were full of gentleness and softness yet not conspicuous enough, with only the other person's smile in them. She was very similar to the gentle Xiangzi in Sanjiao Chuhua's impression, but also subtly different.

In her opinion, it was just like a girl in love.

"Thank you, Hachiman-san."