Yukinoshita Yukino returned home, took a bath, and began searching through her wardrobe in her pajamas.
Tomorrow, they were going to the Zoo, and they had to be at the station by 7 AM to take a train to Tokyo.
If she didn't decide what to bring and wear tomorrow in advance, she wouldn't have enough time.
"This outfit will do, and for my hairstyle..."
Meanwhile, as Yukinoshita Yukino was deciding on her outfit for tomorrow, Tanaka Masao, who had returned home, also received a message on his phone.
He opened his phone, and it was from Fujiwara Chika.
"Junior Tanaka, the exams are over. How did you do?"
"Of course, I'm quite confident."
"Hehe, I'm also very confident. I feel like I'll definitely get an exceptionally good score this time."
"That's only right, considering Fujiwara-senpai's hard work."
In her bedroom, Fujiwara Chika was very happy to see his reply.
What was her hard studying for, if not for praise?
Junior Tanaka truly understood her.
Feeling very happy, Fujiwara Chika continued typing.
"Since the exams are over, Junior Tanaka, would you like to go out and relax with me tomorrow?"
As Fujiwara Chika waited expectantly, Tanaka Masao's reply came.
"Sorry, I've already made plans with a friend for tomorrow."
"He already has plans?"
Fujiwara Chika was a little disappointed, but she wasn't an unreasonable person.
She and Tanaka Masao were still just friends, and she wasn't familiar with his friends, so it wouldn't be appropriate to tag along.
"Alright then, if this week doesn't work, then Junior Tanaka should have time next weekend, right?"
"I don't have any plans for next weekend yet. If it's for Fujiwara-senpai, I can make time."
"Then it's settled. You have to clear your schedule for me next weekend. No matter who invites you, Junior Tanaka, you have to turn them down."
"No problem."
Seeing Tanaka Masao agree so readily, Fujiwara Chika was quite pleased.
"Alright then, Junior Tanaka, have fun tomorrow."
After finishing her chat with Tanaka Masao, Fujiwara Chika picked up a few tickets lying on her desk.
The tickets had two pandas printed on them, along with words like "Welcome" and "Zoo."
"A friend gave me some Zoo tickets. Since Junior Tanaka isn't coming, I'll invite someone else."
Fujiwara Chika thought back.
Shirogane Miyuki had work, so he wouldn't have time.
Ishigami Yu was a recluse, so he definitely wouldn't want to come out, and she always felt he would be a buzzkill.
Kaguya Shinomiya...
Thinking, Fujiwara Chika called Kaguya Shinomiya.
"Kaguya-douchi, it's me, it's me."
"Fujiwara student, is there something you need to call me about?"
"It's like this, I have some tickets to the Zoo here. Would you like to go together tomorrow?"
"Oh, will there be other people joining?"
Kaguya Shinomiya was a little expectant. Fujiwara Chika would surely invite Shirogane Miyuki, right? In that case, she could also reluctantly go.
"Fujiwara student, you truly are my best friend."
"No, my friend has plans tomorrow, and the President has work and no time. Kaguya-douchi, are you free?"
Hearing this, Kaguya Shinomiya's expression on the other end of the phone changed from expectant to calm.
"Oh, I see. I have a social engagement tomorrow, so I don't have time."
"Is that so? What a shame."
Fujiwara Chika on the other end of the phone was a little regretful, but she also knew that Kaguya Shinomiya, as the eldest daughter of the 四宫家 (Shinomiya Family), had many responsibilities.
"Then I'll just go with Moeha and Kei. I won't bother Kaguya-douchi any longer."
"Fujiwara Moeha, Fujiwara Chika's younger sister. Shirogane Kei, Shirogane Miyuki's younger sister."
"Wait!"
Hearing the familiar names, Kaguya Shinomiya quickly stopped Fujiwara Chika, who was about to hang up.
"Come to think of it, I don't really like the person for that engagement tomorrow. How about I just don't go and accompany you, Fujiwara student?"
"Really, Kaguya-douchi? You're too kind. To go to such lengths for me!
In that case, I won't invite anyone else. Just the two of us will go and have a good time."
Hearing Fujiwara Chika's words, Kaguya Shinomiya was quite speechless.
"Fujiwara student, you really don't understand the mood. Why would I go with you without Kei?"
"Ahem, Fujiwara student, I think it's livelier with more people at the Zoo, don't you agree?"
Fujiwara Chika thought for a moment and nodded.
"You're right. In that case, I'll invite everyone. See you tomorrow, Kaguya-douchi."
"See you tomorrow, Fujiwara student."
Kaguya Shinomiya put down her phone and whispered.
"Fujiwara student, I hope you try hard to invite everyone, preferably including the President."
After hanging up, Kaguya Shinomiya called for her close attendant.
"Hayasaka!"
Hayasaka Ai sighed helplessly, quickly put down her work, and appeared immediately.
"Kaguya-douchi, what is it?"
"Hayasaka, I'm going to the Zoo with Fujiwara tomorrow. I don't want too many people. Please make the arrangements."
"Yes."
Hayasaka Ai left Kaguya Shinomiya's room, closed the door, and leaned against the wall with a look of exhaustion.
One word from Kaguya-douchi, and Hayasaka Ai would run herself ragged.
"I was planning to enjoy a pleasant weekend."
Hayasaka Ai sorely missed the days when Kaguya Shinomiya was frantically studying and had no time to pay attention to her.
She took out her phone and began contacting various departments, trying to reduce the number of visitors to the Zoo tomorrow.
However, this was clearly not an easy task.
Hayasaka Ai would have to work overtime again.
The next morning, Tanaka Masao woke up early and pulled Kashi, who was still sleeping in, out of bed.
After coming to the human world, our Lady Kashi had become increasingly lazy.
Not to mention her daily eating, drinking, and playing, ever since she found that large magic stone last time, she hadn't been as active in searching for magic stones.
Kashi walked along the morning road, yawning and looking half-asleep, complaining.
"Why are we getting up so early? I haven't had enough sleep."
"When do you want to get up then?"
"It's the weekend now, no school. I should at least sleep until eight, right?"
"Eight? We're going to Tokyo now, and the train ride alone will take an hour.
If we wait until eight, by the time we get there, it'll be packed with people, and we won't be able to see anything."
"Is..."
Kashi covered her mouth and yawned again.
"Then let's hurry. I want to see what that panda looks like."
The two walked to the nearby station. After entering, they quickly saw Yukinoshita Yukino waiting at the ticket gate.
Today, Yukinoshita Yukino was wearing a white shirt with a sky-blue long-sleeved jacket over it.
For her lower half, she had on a white knee-length skirt, paired with black leather shoes and white knee-high socks.
Her hairstyle was twin tails, but unlike the high twin tails tied on both sides of her head last time, this time her twin tails were low ponytails tied at the back of her head, more like her hair was restrained.
Combined with a white beret, she looked quite gentle and intellectual.
"Good morning, Tanaka-kun, Kashi."