Kaguya-sama Wants Me to Surrender

Shinomiya Kaguya gently shook her head.

The game was won, but the mission progress hadn't increased. Clearly, it wasn't a "fair competition" between the two sides.

"You really can't do it." Fujiwara Chika was greatly disappointed and looked pleadingly at Amamiya Natsuki. "Natsuki, what do we do now?"

Amamiya Natsuki pondered for a few seconds, his gaze falling on a nearby elementary school student.

"Kaguya-san, please be prepared. Your fearsome reputation is about to spread among the elementary school students..."

Chapter 36: Defeat the Great Demon King Kaguya

"Um... is that elementary school student really okay?"

Fujiwara Chika looked hesitant and whispered, "Asuka-chan is afraid of Kaguya-chan, so won't the elementary school student be even more scared?"

"That is a problem," Amamiya Natsuki mused. "It would be great if Kaguya-san's expression wasn't so fierce."

Shinomiya Kaguya crossed her arms, her expression blank. "I'm truly sorry for having such a fierce expression."

"It's a great virtue to correct one's mistakes."

"Stare—"

"Kaguya-san, please don't look at me with the 'your life is about to end' gaze. I'm calling the police."

"Don't worry, I'll thoroughly erase all evidence. The police won't be of any use."

"..."

"Um, I might have a way."

A timid voice rang out beside the three of them.

Amamiya Natsuki followed the sound and saw the experimental subject from earlier. He was surprised. "Kashiwagi-san, you're still here?"

"Kaguya-san hasn't told me to leave yet," Kashiwagi Asuka replied softly and timidly.

You need Kaguya's permission even for something as simple as leaving? How terrified of Shinomiya Kaguya are you?!

Shinomiya Kaguya's voice was cool. "Kashiwagi-san, you can leave now."

"Wait a moment," Fujiwara Chika called out, waving her hand. She looked expectantly at the short-haired girl. "Asuka-chan, you said you had a way to make the elementary school student not afraid of Kaguya-chan?"

Kashiwagi Asuka nodded timidly and whispered:

"Kaguya-san's gaze is a bit... cold. You could choose to wear a pair of non-prescription glasses. This way, they can effectively hide your eyes and not put too much pressure on others."

"Also, you could change your hairstyle. Long black hair gives off a quiet and cool vibe. Changing to a cute hairstyle would be great, like a bun or a high ponytail."

"If you changed into a white dress for your school uniform, that would be even better." As if she had entered her professional field, the short-haired girl became more confident as she spoke, her voice gradually growing louder. "Kaguya-san is already super beautiful. If you changed to a cute style, the elementary school students definitely wouldn't be scared... Even elementary school students must like sweet and cute older sisters!"

"Asuka-chan is amazing! Mom really is an internationally renowned designer!"

Fujiwara Chika raised her right hand, her eyes sparkling.

Snap.

The two girls high-fived each other.

Amamiya Natsuki nodded. "Kashiwagi-san is indeed very capable."

Fujiwara Chika's praise was one thing, but hearing a boy's compliment caused the short-haired girl's face to quickly flush red. "Oh, it's nothing. It's mainly because Kaguya-san is already super cute."

"That's settled then," Fujiwara Chika was a woman of action. She turned and said, "Kaguya-chan, hurry up and get up. Let's go to the mall."

Shinomiya Kaguya pressed her fingers to her temples. "I refuse..."

Unfortunately, before she could finish speaking, Fujiwara Chika grabbed her arm. "Let's go!"

"The mall is right next door downstairs. You guys go ahead," Amamiya Natsuki said from behind. "I'll go conquer the elementary school students first."

"Natsuki-kun, your words are very dangerous," Fujiwara Chika quickly reminded him. "Be careful someone might overhear."

"..."

After watching the three girls leave, Amamiya Natsuki first found a staff member at the arcade and bought a box of snacks. Then, he walked towards the elementary school students playing games with the box.

To get elementary school students to agree to a match, it was either coercion or enticement.

Coercion was out of the question, so the only remaining method was enticement.

"I have a scummy little sister. She always bullies me at home, steals my snacks, snatches my manga, and even often steps on my stomach and humiliates me. She's been getting worse these past few days, and I can't take it anymore. I have to rise up."

Amamiya Natsuki said earnestly, "Please play Street Fighter with her later. This box of Meiji Mushroom Chocolate is your reward. If you can win against her, I'll give you two more boxes of Meiji Mushroom."

"Um... I'm just an elementary school student. Why are you asking me for help, Onii-chan?"

The elementary school student sounded confused.

"Because my sister looks down on elementary school students. She always says you guys are bad at games but play a lot," Amamiya Natsuki spared no effort in provoking him. "Only if you win against her can you crush my scummy sister's arrogant spirit and let her know that there's always someone better."

"Don't look down on us elementary school students!" The elementary school student was furious. "Onii-chan, I accept your request!"

Amamiya Natsuki kindly reminded him:

"My scummy sister is very good at games. You'd better call more friends over, the more the merrier. The reward remains the same, everyone gets Meiji Mushroom."

"Onii-chan, just wait! I'll go call my classmates over right now!"

"..."

Ten-odd minutes later.

Shinomiya Kaguya strode into the arcade, a pair of large, black-rimmed glasses now adorning her face, almost covering half of her small features. Her cloud-like hair, which cascaded down to her waist, was tied up with a red ribbon into a bun. She had also changed out of her school uniform and into a white dress.

It had to be said, the change of outfit was quite effective, transforming her from an unapproachable Flower on a High Peak into the sweet and adorable Kaguya-san.

However, the moment she entered, Shinomiya Kaguya noticed a group of elementary schoolers staring at her menacingly.

"It's her, it's her, it's definitely her!"

"She's that Scummy Little Sister!"

"How dare she look down on us! Today, we'll definitely show her the power of elementary schoolers!"

"..."

Question marks slowly appeared above Shinomiya Kaguya's head.

How had she suddenly become public enemy number one among the elementary schoolers?

A young elementary schooler marched forward, like a warrior on a quest to slay a dragon:

"Are you the Great Demon King who's always bullying Onii-chan?"

"Hmm?"

Shinomiya Kaguya couldn't help but purse her beautiful lips and look towards Amamiya Natsuki.

What did 'Great Demon King' mean?

She had only gone to change her clothes, how had she become a demon king?

"That's right, it's her," Amamiya Natsuki nodded from the side. "I'm counting on you guys."

The elementary schooler's expression was solemn. "Today, I will defeat you and save Onii-chan from your clutches."

"Your courage is commendable," Shinomiya Kaguya nodded slightly, not offering an explanation. "I'll give you the chance to challenge me."

"..."

"Natsuki-kun, what exactly did you say?" Fujiwara Chika leaned in, her face displaying a giant 'I'm so curious' expression. "How did Kaguya-chan become the Great Demon King?"

"I'm curious too," the short-haired girl also perked up her ears, her eyes sparkling.

"It's just a turn of phrase, don't mind it."

The match officially began.

And then… the elementary schooler lost the match, tears welling up in their eyes.

"I'm sorry, Onii-chan," the elementary schooler said dejectedly. "I lost."

"After all, she's the fearsome Great Demon King, so losing is normal," Amamiya Natsuki comforted them. "Keep practicing, and you can challenge her again another time."

Meanwhile.

Shinomiya Kaguya's Hundred Man Kill mission progress increased by one.

As a genius, Shinomiya Kaguya learned anything very quickly, including games. When they played games together that morning, Amamiya Natsuki had imparted his techniques to her, and her competitive experience was steadily improving.

"Onii-chan, I'll go defeat her."

Another elementary schooler stepped forward.

The progress bar for the Hundred Man Kill began to climb steadily and rapidly, finally completing the mission as the sun began to set.

Chapter 37: Outlaw Zhang San, You're Under Arrest!

"Hoo…"

Shinomiya Kaguya let out a soft sigh, a hint of fatigue showing on her picturesque face.

Achieving a Hundred Man Kill in real life was indeed difficult, even if her opponents were elementary schoolers, it was still exhausting.

"You worked hard."

Amamiya Natsuki handed her a bottle of green tea.

Shinomiya Kaguya took a small sip of the drink, then tilted her pretty face up, looking at Amamiya Natsuki beside her with a half-smile.

"Natsuki-kun, I'm curious, why did those elementary schoolers keep calling me the Great Demon King? Please explain it properly."

"This is a long story…" Amamiya Natsuki said seriously, "which is why I choose not to tell you."

"Sit."

Shinomiya Kaguya extended her slender fingers, pointing to the stool beside her.

"One more game," Shinomiya Kaguya screwed the cap back on the bottle, her moist cherry lips pursing slightly. "As long as you can beat me, I won't ask about the Great Demon King matter anymore."

Amamiya Natsuki was speechless.

"Are you still bothered by losing this morning?"

Shinomiya Kaguya's pretty face remained expressionless. "I'm not bothered."

"Then why are you still playing?"

"I hate losing."

So it's because of those five consecutive losses this morning. Just how competitive are you?!

"You've been playing for so long, you must be tired," Amamiya Natsuki thought for a moment and said, "How about we take a break today and play again tomorrow?"

"No need," Shinomiya Kaguya said, crossing her arms with confidence. "I'm feeling great right now. I haven't played video games before, but I've heard... some people can play all night. Compared to them, this fatigue is nothing."

"Since you insist..." Amamiya Natsuki sat down next to Kaguya. "Don't cry if you lose."

"Impossible!"

"..."

The battle was about to begin.

Shinomiya Kaguya was full of confidence.

Excluding Fujiwara Chika, who was just there for numbers, she had already defeated ninety-nine elementary schoolers in a row. Her combat experience was exceptionally rich, and she was no longer the same person from this morning.

The shame of losing five times this morning had to be washed away!

A moment later.

Fujiwara Chika returned, holding a box of Strawberry Daifuku, and was quickly startled. "Eh? Kaguya-chan, why are you crying?"

"I'm not," Shinomiya Kaguya bit her lower lip with her teeth. "You're mistaken."

Fujiwara Chika was sure. "That expression just now clearly looked like you were about to cry."

"Fujiwara-san, stop talking," Amamiya Natsuki stood up and took a sip of his drink. "Where's Kashiwagi-san?"

"Asuka-chan said it was getting dark," Fujiwara Chika said in a clear voice. "She has to go home before 6 PM, so she went home first."