Kaguya-sama Wants Me to Surrender

"Because..." Amamiya Natsuki pushed Fujiwara Chika, who was hiding behind him, forward. "My life already belongs to Fujiwara-classmate."

"Eh? Eh? Eh?"

"If you want to keep me, you'll have to get past Fujiwara first."

"I'm not a shield!"

"..."

The vengeful spirit Kaguya's gaze flickered, landing on Fujiwara Chika. She then actually put away her utility knife, crossed her arms, and said coldly:

"Source of Chaos."

"That's not true," Fujiwara Chika retorted. "I always play games with a Lawful Good alignment."

"A Siren who uses her breasts to tempt men into sin."

"That's—that's mean, Kaguya-chan, you're too mean!" Secretary Fujiwara covered her chest with both hands. "I've never tempted anyone."

Amamiya Natsuki looked at Fujiwara Chika at this.

Under the pressure of his arm, a tempting curve, as full as a full moon, was clearly revealed at the edge.

Fujiwara Chika was completely unaware of her own seductive aura.

"A Lamb who has committed the Sin of Gluttony."

"I just eat a little bit more than ordinary girls..." Fujiwara Chika guiltily shifted her gaze. "Let's not waste any more time, Kaguya-chan... No, Outlaw Zhang San, if I call you, do you dare to answer?"

Shinomiya Kaguya quickly raised her hand to cover her pink lips, trying to stifle the sound, but her mouth still moved: "...Zhang San is here."

Amamiya Natsuki felt his strength return.

He took two steps forward, grabbed the vengeful spirit Kaguya's wrist, and activated 100% Capture. "Fujiwara, come here and search her."

"Oh."

Fujiwara Chika quickly walked over.

This vengeful spirit Kaguya was immersed in role-playing and clearly deeply into character. She wasn't crying or making a fuss now, just looking at Fujiwara Chika with dark eyes.

"Kaguya-chan's eyes are so fierce," Fujiwara Chika said timidly. "I'm a little scared."

Amamiya Natsuki suggested, "Should I search her instead?"

"No," Fujiwara Chika refused immediately. "Even though you're not the real Kaguya-chan, you're still a girl. Natsuki-classmate can't do lewd things."

It's really just a normal search. A body as flat as a mahjong tile, a torso as un-undulating as the Guanzhong Plain, and a cold body temperature—who would be interested in doing lewd things!

Wait.

Amamiya Natsuki's gaze shifted slightly downward, looking at Shinomiya Kaguya, whom he had pressed against the bedside. He was surprised to find that he had been wrong.

The vengeful spirit Kaguya before him was not actually as un-undulating as the Guanzhong Plain.

Looking from behind, the curves that were pushed out by the school uniform skirt were surprisingly perky and beautifully curved.

The vengeful spirit Kaguya's body was exactly the same as Shinomiya Kaguya's outside the hospital room, so... being curvy was actually half the story?

The school uniform skirt was clearly a bit short. Looking from behind, a hint of the absolute territory could be seen, and the snow-white skin was dazzling in the dim hospital room.

Even the details were perfectly restored—

The black over-the-knee socks left a slightly indented stocking mark on her thighs, making one want to reach out and smooth it.

A moment later.

"Ah, found it," Fujiwara Chika said, retrieving a fragment from the vengeful spirit Kaguya's skirt pocket. She quietly breathed a sigh of relief. "Natsuki-classmate, let's retreat, retreat."

Amamiya Natsuki held his breath and released the vengeful spirit Kaguya.

Perhaps knowing that resistance was futile, the vengeful spirit Kaguya sat on the hospital bed without moving. The shadow of her bangs obscured her eyes, and she said in a low voice: "...Are you going to leave me behind again?"

What else?

Was he supposed to stay and practice the Thirty-Six Styles Cleaver with her!

But... what was this inexplicable sense of guilt?

Amamiya Natsuki sighed and made a blank check: "If I see you again next time, I promise I won't leave you behind again."

Vengeful spirits in horror games wouldn't appear in reality, right?

Amamiya Natsuki and Fujiwara Chika left the Mirror World, not daring to linger. They quickly walked out of the hospital room and into the corridor.

Seeing Shinomiya Kaguya waiting outside the door, Fujiwara Chika jumped back half a step in fright:

"Kaguya-chan is so scary."

"Hm?"

Question marks popped up above Shinomiya Kaguya's head.

"I'm telling you, we met a super scary Kaguya-chan in the hospital room..."

Fujiwara Chika snapped back to reality, her urge to confess surging.

"You said so many harsh things about me, but Kaguya-chan doesn't really think that way, does she?"

"..."

Shinomiya Kaguya fell silent.

I'm sorry.

Those were indeed my true thoughts.

Amamiya Natsuki interrupted, "Don't just stand there talking, let's move on to the next room."

Now that the vengeful spirit Kaguya was dealt with, the rest would be simple.

The anti-pornography and illegal publications campaign was becoming more formidable, unstoppable wherever it went. A single vengeful spirit stood no chance.

A moment later.

The three of them successfully gathered all the fragments.

When placed together, the floating fragments were quickly drawn to each other, spinning and converging until they transformed into...

"Huh? Why is it a hydrangea?"

Fujiwara Chika's eyes widened. "Where's the key you promised?"

"The key was just our guess," Amamiya Natsuki said, looking at the hydrangea in his hand. "Clearly, we were overthinking it."

It was a paper hydrangea, incredibly lifelike.

"Maybe we can open the gate with the hydrangea?"

Fujiwara Chika, unwilling to give up, tried to use it. The result was predictable; the final room remained locked.

"Even if it's not the key, this hydrangea is definitely an important game item," Fujiwara Chika clenched her right fist, quickly cheering up. "So... where exactly is the key?"

Amamiya Natsuki pondered, "The key must be on the fourth floor, but probably not in one of the rooms."

Shinomiya Kaguya crossed her arms. "Besides us, who else would be entering and exiting the rooms..."

The two exchanged a glance, and a figure simultaneously appeared in their minds.

"The nurse."

"Huh?" Fujiwara Chika blinked. "Did we just waste all our time?"

"We wouldn't have gotten this hydrangea if it was a waste of time," Amamiya Natsuki recalled the admission date of Sakurai on the medical record card, early summer, May. "Darkness will descend again soon, let's head back to the room first."

Back in the room, Amamiya Natsuki didn't see Miss Sadako eavesdropping by the corner this time.

Under the radiance of the Light of Humanity, Fujiwara Chika, most of the players, except for a few with their own agendas, had hidden away.

"Lord Fujiwara."

"Chika-chan."

"You're back?"

A group of newbie players greeted them with immense gratitude and enthusiasm.

Only Miss Sadako was suffering from severe social anxiety.

"...Too many people, it's going to break if this many come in at once."

Chapter 56: Game Clear

Miss Sadako, suffering from severe social anxiety, refused to come out and entertain guests.

Amamiya Natsuki, being a handsome young man with "powerful" strength, made many female players' hearts flutter, wanting to become his leg accessory.

However...

A quick glance at the ice sculpture girl standing beside Amamiya Natsuki extinguished the little thoughts of several female players.

They couldn't compare.

Not even close.

Although her flat chest was a foregone conclusion, she was simply too beautiful.

Her beauty level was such that she'd be begged by scouts to join their agency if she walked down the street.

Countless cases had already proven that in the face of beauty, body shape could take a backseat.

As long as one was beautiful enough, a flat chest didn't matter at all!

"Everyone, don't be nervous. Miss Sadako is actually very easy to get along with. She just likes to eavesdrop secretly; she's never actually hurt anyone."

Seeing the somewhat heavy atmosphere, Fujiwara Chika, as the Light of Humanity, stepped forward without hesitation, taking on the responsibility of the matriarch.

"The game is dangerous."

"That's why we must unite, help each other, and overcome this together."

Fujiwara Chika clasped her hands in front of her chest, seemingly radiating a bright light:

"We must return to the real world safely, not a single person left behind."

Ah, so bright!

Amamiya Natsuki raised his hand to shield his eyes.

Is this the legendary Light of Humanity?

Her speech is incredibly powerful, easily lifting everyone's low spirits. This Fujiwara is a born politician; perhaps she'll become the first female Prime Minister in the future!

Regardless, with Fujiwara Chika's empathy, the atmosphere did indeed slowly become lively.

Many players began to converse with each other, exchanging information.

After all, humans are inherently creatures who enjoy huddling together for warmth.

Amamiya Natsuki silently listened to the players chatting, discovering they were all miserable newbies, mostly filled with fear and apprehension, with no clue as to why they were chosen by the game.

Hearing this, Amamiya Natsuki's heart suddenly stirred.

Perhaps horror games haven't been around for very long, and everyone is still in the newbie stage of exploring and trying to survive?

Lost in thought, Amamiya Natsuki suddenly felt his finger twitch.

He quietly turned his head and saw Fujiwara Chika closing one eye, a bright, sun-like smile on her face, and she subtly made a peace sign.

Amamiya Natsuki withdrew his gaze and continued thinking.

A few seconds later.

His finger was nudged again, subtly.

Hey, hey, are you addicted to this now!

Amamiya Natsuki looked at his little finger. The vengeful spirit Kaguya had already been dealt with; could the red string be removed now?

Curiously, he touched his little finger but felt no unusual sensation, so he reluctantly gave up.