The ultimate, invincible, super-duper cute Kiana felt the malice of the world.
She didn't want to win the grand prize at all, but the blind old heavens didn't have eyes and still handed it to her!
The grand prize!
A seven-day trip to a LOVE♥HOTEL!
Don't assume that just because she's usually silly and acts without thinking, she's a big idiot who lacks common sense.
While she had never been inside a LOVE♥HOTEL, it didn't mean the people around her were completely clueless about such places.
The society of the Far East was a contradictory world, both conservative and open.
There were countless JKs standing on street corners in parks to make a living, just for a bite to eat after their compensated dating; at the same time, there were countless men and women who never dated in their entire lives, remaining great magicians with profound power until death.
Under such circumstances, even if Kiana kept her distance from such places, it was hard to avoid being influenced.
Things like trains, teachers, the outdoors, prisons, hospitals…
The little stories she heard from her experienced female classmates were simply eye-opening.
To let her dear Mei go to such a place…
"We don't want this grand prize. Can we return it or exchange it for cash?"
At this moment, Kiana hadn't yet realized the crux of the problem and was still trying to solve it through normal means.
The young waitress replied, "I'm sorry, that's really not possible."
Can't return it? Then I just won't go, right?
It's not like someone's going to hold a gun to my head and force me to go, right?
"Mei…"
But as soon as she opened her mouth, a flash of inspiration struck Kiana's mind.
Right now, Mei and this stinking Blondie were in a 'less than lovers' state. There was still some distance between them.
Without a doubt, now was the most crucial moment to protect Mei's chastity. Any later would be too late.
Who knows, she might just blink, and when she opened her eyes, she'd see the Blondie beating up her Raiden Mei.
Giving up this grand prize would certainly prevent their relationship from progressing to the next level in one go.
But from another perspective… it could also be a good opportunity to create a rift in their relationship.
Given Mei's personality, she would never look kindly on a lecherous, lewd man, right?
It's not possible that… this world is an Inner World with Far East characteristics, where Mei would get all hot and bothered just from being touched a couple of times by a Blondie, right?
Her world-class intellect kicking in, the ultimate, invincible, super-duper cute Kiana Kaslana felt she was back in the game.
She must snatch her Raiden Mei back from the hands of this detestable Blondie!
"What do you plan to do with this grand prize?"
She threw a life-or-death question at Brian.
If this Blondie showed even the slightest hint of regret, she would unleash her pillow talk divine art and let him know what cruelty meant.
"…" Raiden Mei didn't speak, turning her head away with a faint blush on her delicate face.
Regardless of whether this grand prize was the result of some behind-the-scenes manipulation, she didn't want to answer this question.
She was just a young maiden of sixteen, not one of those experienced old lady drivers who could casually make dirty jokes.
The pressure was now on Brian.
Kiana's gaze was scorching, her pair of blue eyes urging him on.
It was as if to say, "You stinking Blondie, if you have the guts to steal my girl, then just take Mei and go!"
She loved to stir up trouble.
She believed that as long as this guy made a choice that followed his heart, Raiden Mei would see his true colors, and everything would go back on the right track.
Kiana Kaslana was just that confident.
The waitress's gaze was ambiguous. Although this love triangle of two girls and one boy was a bit strange, it didn't stop her from enjoying the gossip as a bystander.
The other customers in the shop watched this scene with great interest. If it weren't for the fact that shouting in a public place was impolite, they would have already started egging them on.
Raiden Mei, who had never expected to encounter such a situation, lowered her head deeply, the blush on her face hidden by her hanging hair.
Her gaze was practically below sea level, and her toes inside her shoes were wiggling because of Kiana's thoughtless actions.
Is this something you can ask about here?
This brainless idiot isn't afraid of social death, but she, a normal person, doesn't want to become tomorrow's hot news!
'Raiden Mei gives up on herself, has a three-way with unknown person!'
'Shocking! The lone daughter of the Raiden family actually did this!'
'Raiden Ryoma would cry, ancestors would weep, a detailed analysis of Raiden Mei's change of heart'
'…'
The thought of all these possible developments made Raiden Mei wish she could dig a hole on the spot and bury Kiana in it.
She's so thoughtless!
The snow-haired girl's gaze was scorching, completely immersed in her own world, assuming that Raiden Mei was just too shy to think straight and therefore didn't react.
Brian, who was completely put on the spot, had a calm expression, not flustered in the slightest.
Are you kidding me? It's just a LOVE♥HOTEL. He was Young Brian, the male lead from the Inner World!
Even magical girls who could fight tentacle monsters had to submit to his jeans. A small choice like this…
"Waste not, want not. Of course, we'll accept the owner's kind offer."
The thin voucher slipped from Kiana's hand and was snatched away in the blink of an eye.
But she didn't care. Instead, she looked at Raiden Mei with excitement and anticipation.
She had already exposed this Blondie's true colors. Her dear Mei should realize the seriousness of the situation and come back to her side, right?
However…
Brian: "Let's go, Mei. Let's see what surprise they've arranged for us."
Kiana: *This guy has ill intentions toward my personal cook.*
Raiden Mei: *He wants me to go to the LOVE HOTEL with him to investigate the mastermind's actions.*
They were talking past each other.
The three of them were on completely different wavelengths.
And so… the expression on Kiana's face gradually stiffened.
The sunny young man didn't wait for a reply, grabbing the girl's wrist before Raiden Mei could react.
"Mei, this isn't just for us, you know."
With that one sentence, Raiden Mei started walking, leaving Kiana alone in the dessert shop, stunned.
Why… did it turn out like this?
She didn't understand, but she didn't have time to think.
If she didn't catch up and protect her personal cook now, this time next year, she'd be getting promoted to godmother!
This, and only this, was absolutely not allowed!
"You two, stop right there!"
Holding Raiden Mei's hand and seeing Kiana chasing after them, Brian gave Raiden Mei a smile.
"It seems our dear Kiana has a big problem with our decision."
Raiden Mei lowered her eyes, her face flushed red. "It's all your fault…"
Before her coquettish complaint was finished, a force suddenly pulled from the front.
"Let's run together!"
"Eh!?"
Two people running in front, one person chasing from behind.
By the time they reached their destination, Kiana, who had no idea why things had turned out this way, had just barely caught up to this damn couple who had ditched her.
LOVE♥HOTEL, arrived.
Brian showed the voucher: "Boss, is the deluxe suite a three-meter-wide bed?"
Kiana: ?
Raiden Mei: ?