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Nine fifteen in the evening.
Amamiya Natsuki was reading and doing practice problems when the doorbell suddenly rang.
"Senpai, good evening."
The Spy Maid stood prettily outside the door.
"Good evening." Amamiya Natsuki turned and said, "Come in."
Hayasaka Ai had already sent a message before coming, so he wasn't surprised.
"Excuse me."
Hayasaka Ai stepped into the entryway, holding up a souvenir with both hands: "Senpai, I bought some takoyaki. Shall we eat it together?"
"No, I've already brushed my teeth."
Hayasaka Ai: "..."
Then just brush them again after eating! Such delicious takoyaki, don't you feel tempted at all?
Putting on her own slippers, Hayasaka Ai came to the living room and knelt by the table, recounting the day's events: "Thank you, Senpai. The computer parts have been bought and sent directly home to my younger brother."
A brother out of nowhere.
The Spy Maid said, pressing her hands together, looking expectantly at Amamiya Natsuki:
"My younger brother is new to computers and might not know how to assemble them. If he encounters any problems, I'll have to trouble Senpai."
"Alright." Amamiya Natsuki held out his hand. "Give me your hand."
This cute junior sister's visit was undoubtedly to Copy and Paste "Evil Spirit Banishing," so Amamiya Natsuki got straight to the point.
"Oh."
Hayasaka Ai's pretty face flushed slightly as she extended her right hand.
It was all a disguise.
As a spy who had undergone professional training, it would be too unprofessional to be shy about holding hands with a boy!
"Speaking of which, on my way to work this afternoon, I passed by a Park and seemed to see Senpai and Kaguya-senpai." Hayasaka Ai casually took control of the conversation. "The distance was a bit far at the time, so I didn't dare to go over and acknowledge you."
Hayasaka Ai had already investigated Kaguya-san's movements in the afternoon, first going to the arcade, then to the Park, and finally taking a car directly back to the villa.
She didn't go home with the boy in front of her.
She never went to a hotel.
Afterward, she secretly told a dirty joke about a radish growing bigger but not thinner, but the Sheltered Ojou-sama still didn't understand.
It was quite clear.
The Sheltered Ojou-sama's chastity was still intact.
Calming down and thinking carefully, there must have been many people in the Park in the evening. In broad daylight, the Sheltered Ojou-sama would absolutely not do such things with a boy.
So Hayasaka Ai became even more curious.
What exactly happened that made the Sheltered Ojou-sama eat the popsicle with that kind of action?
She had to find out!
"You didn't see wrong, it was me and Kaguya-san," Amamiya Natsuki replied casually.
"Eh?" Hayasaka Ai blinked, propped her chin with her right hand, and looked at Amamiya Natsuki. "But Kaguya-senpai seemed very happy at the time. It was the first time I saw her smile, so I didn't dare to acknowledge her."
"Probably because good things make one feel refreshed."
"Eh, good things?"
"She drew a skill," Amamiya Natsuki said. "Now she can beat ten of you."
Hayasaka Ai: "..."
So that's how it was.
The Sheltered Ojou-sama got a skill but didn't even tell me. No wonder she was in such a good mood all night.
Since her identity hadn't been exposed yet, it was normal for her not to tell her.
However...
"Beating ten of me is a bit exaggerated, isn't it?"
Hayasaka Ai puffed out her cheeks slightly.
As a genius girl, Shinomiya Kaguya had great talent in archery, kendo, karate, and other areas. She looked delicate and weak, but she was secretly strong and could pull up a weeping willow.
But she was not weak either.
Let alone ten, even if two of herself went at it, the Sheltered Ojou-sama would still be defeated.
"Don't disbelieve it," Amamiya Natsuki looked at Hayasaka Ai. "If Kaguya-san chooses the right scenario, all of us combined wouldn't be enough for her to beat."
It was unclear whether the Shadow Cats in the dungeon were living creatures, but it was obvious that those things weren't very intelligent.
Using real-life cats as a reference, their intelligence was probably only around two or three years old.
Even so, they still almost wiped out the player group.
The tactic of transforming into shadows and attacking other people's shadows, if one didn't know the weakness beforehand, there was a high chance of falling for it.
What if those two Shadow Cats had a player's intelligence?
Take Shinomiya Kaguya for example.
High intelligence.
Calm.
Rational.
Decisive.
Never drops the ball at critical moments.
After transforming into a Shadow Cat, she would definitely be a top-tier hunter.
Of course, with such a strong skill, there would definitely be limitations, and it couldn't be used as one pleased. The specific situation would have to wait for testing tomorrow.
"Done."
Amamiya Natsuki let go of his right hand, Copy and Paste was successful.
"Thank you, Senpai," Hayasaka Ai picked up a bamboo skewer and poked a takoyaki ball. "It tastes super good. Senpai, are you sure you don't want to eat one?"
"No."
"Eh, that's a shame."
"..."
Evil Spirit Banishing was already in hand, but Hayasaka Ai didn't leave immediately.
"Senpai, I want to flip a coin," Hayasaka Ai clenched her right fist and pressed it to her chest. "The large dungeon of Zoo Horror Story doesn't know when it will open. I want to become stronger as soon as possible to help everyone."
Then you'll be disappointed today.
Amamiya Natsuki took out a coin and handed it to the Spy Maid.
"Here."
"Thank you, Senpai."
A moment later.
A girl plagued by bad luck was born again.
Darn it, darn it, darn it!
Hayasaka Ai bit her silver teeth lightly, so angry she wanted to stomp her feet.
Among everyone, only she hadn't flipped heads yet, right?
Every day she was plagued by bad luck. She always felt like someone was secretly targeting her!
"Looks like my luck isn't good today," Hayasaka Ai took a deep breath, returned the coin, and pitifully grabbed Amamiya Natsuki's wrist, tilting her pretty face up, like a small animal seeking security. "Senpai, we shouldn't have so many unlucky things happen in the room, right?"
"You're in trouble," Amamiya Natsuki dodged backward, his expression serious. "Do you know what's the most important thing not to do when you're unlucky?"
"Eh?" Hayasaka Ai was startled, blinking curiously. "What is it?"
Amamiya Natsuki sighed faintly: "Don't make random flags."
Hayasaka Ai: "..."
For the next half hour, Hayasaka Ai remained vigilant.
Even so, she still triggered bad luck twice. Once she stubbed her toe, hurting so much that tears welled up, and another time she bit her tongue while speaking.
"Senpai, I'm going back."
Hayasaka Ai said goodbye, feeling exhausted, and left.
"..."
10:30 PM.
Miko quietly snuck over again. It was clear that after getting a taste, Miko would only spend more and more nights away from home in the future.
"...You mop the floor yourself today!"
"No more mopping, time to sleep."
The night passed uneventfully.
The next day.
Amamiya Natsuki and Miko, along with Yurikawa Hana who lived nearby, left for school as usual.
It was May, the breeze was gentle, the sun was just right, and walking on the road felt especially comfortable.
Because of Mrs. Shimizu's presence, today was still an "all villains" day, a day of bullying innocent little lambs.
"Hana-chan, good morning."
Fujiwara Chika smiled brightly, having waited for a long time.
"Chika-chan, good morning."
"Shall we go to the Game Club to play a game?"
"Okay, okay."
"..."
Looking at her best friend who agreed without any suspicion, Miko silently sighed in her heart.
Being sold and still counting money for others—that was exactly her.
The group arrived at the Game Club again.
Soon after, Kitagawa Marin and Shinomiya Kaguya appeared, and the team was reunited.
"Wait a moment, I have something to say," Fujiwara Chika raised her chin slightly and said firmly, "Yesterday's punishment hasn't been fulfilled yet."
Everyone looked over.
"Um, how about we just forget about it?" Yurikawa Hana tactfully persuaded, "Just like kissing, from now on, if we roll a Pocky challenge, we just skip it."
"Exactly, I have a suggestion," Kitagawa Marin crossed her arms and nodded in agreement. "From now on, when playing games, any punishments that violate school rules won't need to be carried out."
"Speaking of violating school rules..." Amamiya Natsuki turned his head to look at Marin. "How did the disciplinary committee at the school gate let you in? You don't jump over the wall every day, do you?"
As a prestigious school, there were disciplinary committee members on duty at the school gate every morning. How did a gyaru like you get in?
"I didn't jump over the wall," Kitagawa Marin raised her chin and explained how she did it. "I button up my clothes at first, and then just tie them up after entering the school."
"What about the earrings?"
"They are all accessories. I take them off before entering school. I only have two piercings on my earlobes."
"..."
At the same time.
"I refuse," Fujiwara Chika said with a serious expression. "People must follow rules, and playing games must also follow rules. This is my ninja way."
"Not accepting punishment means violating my ninja way."
"Natsuki-kun."
The Secretary turned to look at him.
"Hm?"
Amamiya Natsuki stopped whispering and looked at Fujiwara.
"Let's complete the punishment together!" Fujiwara Chika extended her hand in invitation.
Amamiya Natsuki intertwined his fingers, propped his chin, and put on a thoughtful expression: "Can I refuse?"
"No."
"Then I'll just have to agree."
Miko: "..."
You agreed too readily!
Shinomiya Kaguya's expression was calm, as if she had expected it. She opened her school bag, took out a box of Pocky sticks, placed it on the table, and said nonchalantly:
"Then let's begin. Let's finish quickly."
Amamiya Natsuki looked at Kaguya in surprise.
You actually prepared Pocky sticks?
Unbelievable.
That box of Pocky sticks must be problematic!
"That's right, it is problematic."
Shinomiya Kaguya crossed her arms, a little person stomping its feet in her heart.
After going back yesterday, she specifically watched many Pocky Challenge variety shows and videos on her phone. Some people would give up and dodge, and some would accidentally kiss... How could she just watch them do such things?
She had to make sure they kept their distance!
Shinomiya Kaguya was well aware of Fujiwara's personality, so she had Hayasaka Ai prepare a box of chocolate sticks in advance, with every single one being a 'special product' to ensure Amamiya Natsuki and Fujiwara wouldn't have any accidental contact.
"Then let's begin."
Fujiwara Chika took a deep breath, not wasting any time. She pulled out a chocolate stick, opened her rosy lips, and gently bit into it with her pearly teeth.
Under the gaze of the other girls, Amamiya Natsuki bit the other end of the chocolate stick.
"Eh? Eh? Eh?"
Yurikawa Hana covered her cheeks with both hands, her face flushed, her fingers spread apart.
"It looks a bit strange…"
Kitagawa Marin's cheeks puffed out slightly, unhappy.
Miko said nothing; the Ice princess rarely showed emotional fluctuations, only her right index finger was constantly twirling the hair by her ear.
Only Shinomiya Kaguya's expression was the calmest.
Snap.
Amamiya Natsuki had just taken a bite when the chocolate stick suddenly broke, as if it was exceptionally brittle.
"The winner has been decided."
Shinomiya Kaguya decisively announced the winner.
Seeing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Every chocolate stick will break at a touch. Keep your distance!
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