Ice Sculpture Kaguya, the God of War Returns

Fujiwara Chika said:

"It's only been a few minutes. Nothing could possibly have changed..."

Amamiya Natsuki clapped a hand over Secretary Chika's mouth. "Stop talking. Please, just stop."

"Mmph..."

Fujiwara Chika puffed out her cheeks and bit down on Amamiya Natsuki's palm. "We're going downstairs. Right now!"

"..."

They all went downstairs and returned to the hotel front desk.

The hotel lobby was still completely empty and silent. Beyond the doors, everything was pitch-black, with no sign that time had changed or passed.

"President, look!" Fujiwara Chika pointed at the notice board with her right hand. "The hotel rules haven't changed, right? How could I jinx it every single time... Huh? Huh?!"

As everyone watched, the words on the notice board began to fade, then slowly disappeared. New words appeared in their place.

[Dear guest, welcome to Aomori Hotel]

[This hotel uses an advanced contactless service system, aiming to provide guests with the quietest possible stay]

[Please note: guests staying at this hotel must follow the hotel rules in public areas. The rules change daily]

[Today's rules have been updated: Do not blink]

"..."

After reading the updated rules on the notice board, everyone silently turned to look at Fujiwara Chika.

"It wasn't me! I didn't do anything." Fujiwara Chika covered her mouth with both hands, her pink eyes darting from side to side as she stammered, "The rules must have changed because the time was up... How could it possibly be my fault? There's no such thing as jinxing people!"

"Please stop. I'm begging you, don't say another word," Amamiya Natsuki grumbled. "We're already in hard mode. I don't want to challenge hell mode."

"President, you're so mean." Fujiwara Chika sounded aggrieved as she turned to Young Lady for help. "Kaguya-chan, I'm not a jinx, am I?"

"It should