Kaguya-sama Wants Me to Surrender

Amamiya Natsuki's gaze shifted slightly downward, landing on Fujiwara Chika's chest... Little bunnies hopping around, so cute.

In a sense, shouldn't they be considered pudding?

"I'm not eating pudding."

Shinomiya Kaguya gently rubbed her temples, let out a soft sigh, and suddenly understood Zhuge Kongming's helplessness and grief.

Stars fall in autumn wind at Wuzhang Plains.

At the critical moment of using Seven Star Lanterns to extend life, he was kicked over by Wei Yan, leading to failure. Chancellor Zhuge's mood at that time must have been exactly the same as mine now, right?

The great undertaking unfinished, Shu Han not yet risen.

So unwilling!

"Fujiwara-san, remember to knock before entering next time." Shinomiya Kaguya clenched her fists.

"Got it, I'll definitely remember." Fujiwara Chika walked to the side, obedient like a husky, picked up the chocolate stick from before, and crunched on it. "Kaguya-chan, you guys continue. There's still enough time for you to do it again."

"No, I can't," Amamiya Natsuki shook his head, rubbing his eyes. "My eyes hurt."

"Eh, Amamiya-kun is already done so quickly?" Fujiwara Chika looked over in surprise. "It's only been a few minutes, so weak."

You're kidding me!

What do you mean weak after a few minutes? The strongest primate on Earth, the silverback gorilla, can only last for a few dozen seconds!

Well, I'm talking about staring time here.

Anyone who can stare for ten minutes is a tough person.

Fujiwara Chika continued:

"When I usually think about problems, I often go hours without blinking..."

You're eating a peach!

The Guinness World Record holder for not blinking only lasted two hours at most. You're claiming several hours, easily breaking the world record!

"Blinking is an unconscious human behavior, like breathing. It doesn't require thought or conscious effort," Amamiya Natsuki looked at the naturally airheaded girl and couldn't help but retort. "In fact, humans blink more than ten times a minute, but very few people notice themselves blinking, let alone remember the count."

"I can really go hours without blinking."

Fujiwara Chika propped herself up on the desk, holding her eyelids open with her hands. Her pink eyes, large and bright, were full of confidence. "If you don't believe me, Amamiya-kun, you can test it right now."

"Let's go back to the classroom." Shinomiya Kaguya gently pressed her temples, her voice returning to its usual cool tone. "My eyes do need a rest."

"Okay then."

Fujiwara Chika agreed with regret.

Amamiya Natsuki and the two girls left the Game Club and returned to the classroom, one after the other.

The four morning classes passed quickly.

Lunch break.

The break was only fifty minutes. Shinomiya Kaguya and Fujiwara ate their packed lunches, while Amamiya Natsuki went to the school cafeteria for lunch. There was no opportunity to do the mission at noon.

Time flew by until school ended.

"Kaguya-chan, we can't go to the club room anymore, everyone's going for club activities." Fujiwara Chika suggested. "Why don't you and Amamiya-kun stay in the classroom to do the mission?"

"Okay."

Shinomiya Kaguya nodded gently.

"I still have to go to the Game Club, so I'll be going now." Fujiwara Chika waved and walked towards the door. "You guys do your best."

"Remember to knock," Amamiya Natsuki reminded her. "Don't just barge in."

"Roger that." Fujiwara Chika raised her hand in a salute.

"..."

Only Amamiya Natsuki and Shinomiya Kaguya were left in the classroom.

Amamiya Natsuki stood up and walked in front of Kaguya, sitting down at the desk in front of the Ice Sculpture Girl.

The three of them were classmates. Shinomiya Kaguya and Fujiwara Chika were desk mates, while Miko and Yurikawa Hana were in another classroom.

The two sat facing each other across the desk.

"Kaguya-san, can we start?" Amamiya Natsuki asked.

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Shinomiya Kaguya's tone was calm. "Let's begin."

Their eyes met.

The classroom quickly fell silent.

Bright sunlight streamed into the classroom, passing through the window and forming a luminous pathway in the air.

A gentle breeze blew.

Someone's textbook hadn't been put away, and the pages rustled softly in the wind.

Amamiya Natsuki gazed silently at the girl's beautiful, ruby-like eyes, his mind going blank as he entered a state of samadhi.

Unfortunately, someone couldn't calm down.

Before long, a faint blush crept onto Shinomiya Kaguya's pretty face again.

Hey, hey, it hasn't even been a minute, why are you blushing again?

If this keeps up, your Ice Sculpture Girl image is going to be ruined!

Time ticked by, second by second.

This time, a desk separated the two, and the distance didn't shrink as it had in the morning.

Just as the task was nearing completion, the buzzing of insect wings suddenly broke the silence.

"Eeeek?"

The girl's long, curly eyelashes trembled instantly.

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"In-in-insect, an insect..."

Feeling an insect land on her head, Shinomiya Kaguya panicked.

"Don't move," Amamiya Natsuki quickly said. "It's just a ladybug."

After holding out for so long, with victory in sight, moving now would ruin everything and they'd have to start over.

Amamiya Natsuki really didn't want to go through it again.

The stinging in his eyes was unbearable.

"A ladybug is still an insect."

Shinomiya Kaguya gritted her teeth and tensed her body.

"It's just a harmless little ladybug, what harm could it do?" Amamiya Natsuki tried to reason. "It doesn't bite, and it's not poisonous. Kaguya-san, please don't worry about it."

"How can I not worry!" Shinomiya Kaguya wanted to hit him, clenching her fists. "The feeling of an insect crawling in my hair is just awful."

Shinomiya Kaguya really couldn't move right now.

The task was almost complete, and her eyes were at their limit. If she moved, she might blink involuntarily.

But... the feeling of an insect crawling in her hair was truly awful, every second an agony.

"Can your hand still move?"

Shinomiya Kaguya suddenly asked.

"Yes." Amamiya Natsuki nodded.

"...Help me get rid of the bug."

Shinomiya Kaguya bit her lower lip tightly. If she hadn't been at her limit, she never would have asked for help.

"No problem."

Amamiya Natsuki agreed. While maintaining eye contact, he leaned forward slightly, extending his right hand. It gently landed on Shinomiya Kaguya's head, and the sensation of her soft, smooth hair flowed into his mind. It felt wonderful.

The ladybug sensed the approaching danger and began to crawl faster.

Amamiya Natsuki didn't dare make any sudden movements. He watched the ladybug's movements from the corner of his eye and finally caught it just as his limit was reached.

"Phew..."

Shinomiya Kaguya quietly let out a sigh of relief.

Amamiya Natsuki also felt a wave of relief. He kept his right hand on the Ice Sculpture Girl's head and subconsciously patted it.

"..."

The air suddenly fell silent.

Shinomiya Kaguya's eyes widened slightly. First, a flicker of confusion crossed her gaze, followed by disbelief.

I asked you to help me catch a bug, and you took the opportunity to pat my head?

How dare you!

But... my palm feels so warm.

Is this what a boy's palm feels like?

When I pat my own head, I never feel this warmth...

Thump-thump-thump.

Her heart began to beat faster in her chest, and Shinomiya Kaguya could clearly hear her own rapid heartbeat.

Strange.

Why is my heart beating so fast?

I can't understand.

I can't figure it out.

The only thing certain was that he didn't seem to dislike this feeling.

Splash.

The door was suddenly pushed open.

Amamiya Natsuki thought it was Fujiwara Chika, but the next moment, an unfamiliar gasp echoed through the classroom.

"Eh, eh, eh?"

"Amamiya-kun, and Kaguya-chan?!"

"You, you guys are actually..."

It wasn't that idiot Fujiwara Chika.

Shinomiya Kaguya, whose nerves were taut, was suddenly startled and whipped her head around to look.

A girl from their class entered through the front door. Seeing Amamiya Natsuki and Shinomiya Kaguya sitting opposite each other, and in a doting posture of him stroking her head, the girl leaned against the door, covering her mouth in disbelief.

"Stare—"

Shinomiya Kaguya's gaze was sharp, like a falcon soaring in the sky, locking onto a rabbit on the ground.

"S-sorry!" The short-haired girl trembled in fear, tears welling up as she crouched down, covering her head. "I didn't know Amamiya-kun and Kaguya-chan were on a date. I'm so sorry for barging in. Please don't kill me!"

We don't have any secrets we can't reveal, so why would I kill you?

"Don't worry, I won't kill you."

Amamiya Natsuki closed his eyes and began to massage his sore and uncomfortable eyes.

It sounded simple to not blink for ten minutes, but it was actually quite strenuous.

"Kashiwagi-san, what is it?"

Shinomiya Kaguya crossed her arms and spoke with a cold tone.