Two Prophecies

In the first round, Hoshimi Shota went first.

This game was a simple round of rock-paper-scissors. To Lin Qiye's surprise, Hoshimi Shota actually managed to beat the Warrior Princess in the end.

Seeing Hoshimi Shota's excited expression and the Warrior Princess's faintly amused smile, Lin Qiye could more or less guess that she had deliberately let him win.

As a powerhouse capable of peering into fate, how could she possibly lose a game of rock-paper-scissors to a high school student?

Still, judging from the fact that the Warrior Princess had gone easy on him, she clearly cared deeply about Hoshimi Shota's feelings... Could the rumor Amamiya Haruki had mentioned be true?

Lin Qiye looked at the innocent, youthful Hoshimi Shota, then at the Warrior Princess sitting nearby with a silent smile. His expression became rather subtle.

"Next, it's our turn." The Warrior Princess turned to Lin Qiye. "So, Lin Qiye, are you ready to begin today's game?"

"I'm ready."

"Today's game is... heads or tails." The Warrior Princess took out a coin and handed it to Hoshimi Shota, who was seated beside her. "First, we each choose a side. Then Shota will toss the coin. Whoever guesses the side facing up after it lands wins."

A game of pure luck...

It seemed the Warrior Princess really wanted to win this round.

The corners of Lin Qiye's lips rose slightly. Unfortunately for her, this game suited him perfectly as well!

"Fine."

"To be fair, you can choose a side first. I'll take whichever side you leave." The Warrior Princess generously gave Lin Qiye the first move.

"Sure." Lin Qiye nodded. "I guess it'll land standing on its edge."

Warrior Princess: ...?

The Warrior Princess froze for a moment. "Are you sure? Standing on its edge?"

"I'm sure."

"...Fine. Then I'll guess