In an Arcade in Fuyuki City, Sakura and Kallen were having a great time playing a game.
They used hypnosis to make everyone in the shop subconsciously ignore their existence, so they wouldn't be kicked out for being children.
"Sakura, I won again." Kallen stopped her movements and crossed her arms, striking a winner's pose.
"It was just luck this time. Again!" Sakura refused to admit defeat and challenged Kallen again.
"Sure, but..." Kallen wasn't afraid of Sakura's challenge, but it would be more interesting to get some benefits.
"But what?" Sakura looked at Kallen in confusion.
Kallen didn't speak, but with an ambiguous smile, she leaned in and whispered a few words into Sakura's ear. Then she pulled away and looked at Sakura's embarrassed expression, laughing, "Well, do you agree?"
"How do you know about that!" Sakura looked at Kallen indignantly. She never expected that such a secret matter would be known by a third person.
"You don't need to worry about that. Just say if you agree. If you lose, give me one; if you win, I'll give you one. It's fair, isn't it?" Kallen said, not worried about Sakura refusing.
"Fine!" Sakura agreed. If she won, she'd be the one profiting. Sakura believed she would definitely win this time; losing was not an option. The previous round was just a momentary lapse.
"Good." Seeing Sakura agree, Kallen was overjoyed.
"Let's start!"
Inserting a coin, a new round began.
Sakura immediately chose Orochi, while Kallen unhurriedly chose Iori Yagami.
Game start—GO!
Sakura started by operating Orochi to release a Black Particle.
A cold smile curled on Kallen's lips. She had practiced for a long time; how could she lose to Sakura?
Dodging the Black Particle, she followed up with an explosion of hand speed, frantically operating the joystick.
First a Geshiki: Yumebiki, then a quick dash forward, followed by a Hyakushiki: Oniyaki — Hyakujuushiki: Kototsuki In — Kuzukaze — Kin Sen Hyakujuushiki: Ya Otome.
(This combo was just written randomly; it's been a long time since I played.)
After a series of moves, before Sakura could even react, her Orochi had lost more than half its health. Taking advantage of Sakura's daze, Kallen seized the opportunity to unleash an ultimate move, Ura Hyakuhachishiki: Ya Sakazuki, jumped back, followed by another Hyakujuushiki: Kototsuki In, and finally a low kick to end the battle.
The battle ended instantly, and Sakura realized she had lost.
"You, you, you!!" Sakura turned her head, wanting to say something to the triumphant Kallen, but a familiar voice came from behind.
"Sakura?!" The voice from behind was filled with excitement and some doubt. Sakura found it familiar and turned her head to see a figure that was somewhat strange yet familiar.
"Are you Uncle Kariya?"
In the Maid Cafe, Asagami Fujino wiped the traces from the corner of her mouth with a tissue, stood up, and said to Aika:
"Let's go, Aika."
"Yes."
The two walked out of the shop to the voices of the maids. As for the meal, they didn't spend a penny. Under the protection of the world, Asagami Fujino didn't need to bring money to eat out; there would always be a lottery win or being a lucky customer to get a free meal. This time was similar, except that because Asagami Fujino and Aika caused a surge in foot traffic, the female shop owner not only waived their bill but also gave them a lifetime half-price coupon.
Standing outside the shop, Asagami Fujino cast a subtle glance at the nearby alley, which was exactly where Aoko was hiding. She had discovered her long ago; the mana in Aoko's body was all derived from the mana seeds she had distributed. Aoko's presence to Asagami Fujino was as bright as a flame in the dark.
However, Asagami Fujino didn't point it out. Ignoring Aoko, she took Aika's small hand and smiled, "Aika, let's go to the Amusement Park next."
Hearing Fujino's words, Aika's heart fluttered. An Amusement Park, the legendary holy land for dates. Books said that when two people in love sit together on the Ferris Wheel, and it stops at the highest point, they will commit double suicide—bah! They will kiss passionately under the glow of the setting sun. What a romantic thing!
"Yes, we must go!"
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