Chapter 174

"Um?"

Everyone looked up.

"Things are turbulent these days, with mysterious events happening one after another. This line of work looks very promising... I feel like I could make a fortune."

Nibuya Morika lowered her head slightly, rubbing her chin with her right hand, when suddenly her eyes lit up.

For her, from an ordinary family, this was undoubtedly a way to make money.

It can help you improve yourself, rather than do evil.

Takanashi Rikka was also very interested.

Even with the pocket money she received from the Holy Chef, she couldn't afford many collectibles.

"Based on my research into human psychology, services that require payment tend to be more trusted. This might explain why our territory in the Sea of Electrons remains unattended."

That's because we didn't advertise!

Nibuya Morika thought to herself.

"So, does this mean the time has come for our Far East Magic Society to make a name for itself outside of Shuchiin?"

A hopeful smile appeared on Dekomori Sanae's lips.

"Is that alright, Club President?"

Natsukawa Masuzu asked again.

"I haven't restricted your personal freedom; do what you want."

Hasegawa Izumi took a sip of tea, then flicked his right hand.

Compared to simply doing good deeds, commissions with compensation are indeed more motivating.

Moreover, a simple monetary transaction eliminates the more troublesome social obligations involved.

So, after discussion, the girls modified the information on the website, making it a paid service. In addition to paying a fee, they would also have full authority to handle the spoils obtained during the process.

As for their existing base on campus, they don't intend to let it go either.

After some deliberation, everyone returned to the News Department.

"Knock knock knock..."

"Please come in."

As the person entered, the two girls from the News Department immediately rushed to the front.

"Hasegawa-kun, good afternoon! It's been a long time! What have you been up to lately?"

With her long, center-parted, tea-brown hair, the ladylike Ki Karen cast an admiring yet shy glance my way.

She's a shipper who idolizes Hasegawa and Shinomiya Kaguya, so after hearing rumors about the two, she often draws fan comics of them, which are extremely embarrassing and explicit.

Therefore, when she met him in person, she instinctively felt a sense of shame.

Of course, there's also a backup version with Hasegawa x Eriri.

"Hasegawa-kun, I'd like to ask, how far have things progressed between you and Shinomiya-san?"

Another girl, Kyose Erika, is also a fan of Kaguya and admires the beautiful and noble Kaguya. So when she sees Hasegawa, she has the idea of asking him about her.

This is also an instinct for members of the News Department.

"Ahem, let's not gossip about these kinds of things."

Asahi Shizuku, the Club President of the News Department, promptly spoke up to interrupt the topic.

She adjusted her reflective glasses and said, "Hasegawa-kun, and everyone from the Far East Magic Society, what brings you here today? Are you perhaps here to start another war?"

Of course not.

Hasegawa Izumi immediately denied it and went straight to the point.

Actually, what we wanted this time was for you to publish our new club information.

"Oh? Please go ahead."

She squinted.

Everyone in the News Department looked very interested.

After all, if every day is filled with trivial matters and there are no sensational stories, the value of their News Department cannot be demonstrated.

However, the other party, being a Shuchiin, could easily stir up trouble.

"The content is as follows..."

"This seems pretty much the same as before, except for the addition of a payment process."

Ki Karen touched her lips with one hand and frowned.

"You guys are really persistent."

Kyose Erika was quite impressed.

"I see, is it because you think this makes it more convincing?"

Asahi Shizuku nodded thoughtfully, her gaze sweeping over the crowd before her; not a single person avoided her eyes.

"Considering that Hasegawa-kun has made our News Department club famous, we will publish this information on the front page of the next issue."

It's not important, but what can you do when the other person is Hasegawa?

"Thank you very much."

This answer was as expected.

The girls remained calm.

"However, I would like to ask you, Hasegawa-kun, what are your thoughts on the recent surge in bizarre news?"

Asahi Shizuku opened her eyes and said with a solemn expression.

As the daughter of the Newspaper Bureau Chief Asahi Shimbun, one of Tou-ei's three major newspapers, she received some somewhat uncertain inside information.

According to the father, the truth behind some news stories is actually hidden. For example, in a family annihilation case two weeks ago, the perpetrator used unbelievable methods, but at the request of the authorities, they changed the report to "poisoning".

That is clearly contrary to the truth.

This action is thought-provoking.

What do you think?

Hasegawa Izumi chuckled and countered with a question.

Asahi Shizuku looked stunned.

Everything is understood without being said.

She chose to believe the other person's attitude.

"Asahi-senpai, why are you asking such a question? Are you also suffering from chuunibyou (middle school syndrome)?"

"So you finally believed Hasegawa-kun's lies, huh?"

Kyose Erika and Ki Karen exchanged a few jokes.

"I was just asking casually, don't worry about it."

Asahi Shizuku smiled, then directed the club members to get to work and start writing the next issue of the news.

Soon, the news broke.

The topic of 'the Far East Magic Knot making a comeback' has once again sparked heated discussions.

Everyone has a deep memory of this club that stirred up so many troubles.

However, after the Far East Magic Society established its rules, the number of people visiting decreased significantly, and the story of that man became a legend.

So, after hearing that the Far East Magic Society had made a comeback, the students all subscribed to the newspaper, eager to see what new tricks the man had up his sleeve.

65 All Awakened

"Let me see... Ah, isn't this similar to the previous declaration?"

There's no point in repeating it again.

"Could it be because of the recent mysterious craze that Hasegawa-kun wants to use it to increase the club's visibility?"

"So, aren't you all more interested in mysterious events now? If you encounter any tricky situations, why not give it a try and pay them a visit!"

"Don't be ridiculous! Only an idiot would believe something like that exists."

The boys and girls were somewhat disappointed, mainly because Hasegawa had already raised their expectations to a very high level.

Some cynical people even made sarcastic remarks behind her back, saying that she was a poor wretch who had fallen for money. However, such comments were quickly refuted by others—that she shouldn't enjoy preferential treatment for free, and that labor should have value.

This point is accepted by most people.

After all, his popularity as a 'king' still stands.

"That guy, they were just told to behave themselves, and they immediately started making moves again. They're hopeless, those guys."

Eriri, at this moment, reluctantly saw the contents of the newspaper after being asked by others. She rested her cheek on her hand and sighed.

Well, actually she doesn't really care that her Childhood Friend is doing these things, since it doesn't affect her reputation anyway.

However, those guys are indeed getting too close to Izumi.

Although I don't think Izumi will be won over by those people, it's still a troubling thing.

"Don't get any funny ideas out of it! Otherwise..."

Thinking of this, the girl clenched her fists, her eyes flashing fiercely.

"Young Lady, what did you see...?"

During break time, Hayasaka Ai secretly followed Kaguya, eventually reaching a corner. Just as she was about to say something, she saw Kaguya take out a specially printed version of the newspaper.

"Hayasaka, if I didn't know about the changes happening in this world, would I just watch and have fun like everyone else?"

Shinomiya Kaguya rolled the newspaper back up, her gaze lifting to reveal a glint in her wine-red eyes.

"There's no need to worry about that, Kaguya-sama. What's important is our attitude towards the Far East Magic Society."

Hayasaka Ai's expression remained unchanged as she changed the subject.

Others may not understand the value of this explanation of the Far East Magic Society.

But for those who know the mystery, it is of great significance, especially when it can be confirmed that they truly possess mysterious powers.

After all, even for a behemoth like the Shinomiya Family, when faced with those strange worlds, they can only temporarily rely on personal connections or spend a lot of money to have others handle it.

Let nature take its course.

Shinomiya Kaguya said lightly.

As a very proud person, she wouldn't ask for favors casually unless she was truly unable to do so.

She believes that if that situation were to actually occur, then one should grow to a point where they are no longer afraid before that happens.

Seeing Hayasaka Ai didn't try to dissuade her. As her childhood maid and best friend, she was always on Hayasaka's side, so she didn't intend to tell the rest of the Shinomiya Family about this priceless news.

At the same time.

Aside from students like Atenbo Yume and Asahi Shizuku, some people showed expressions of doubt or thoughtfulness after seeing the announcement.

The weekend followed that day, but no feedback came after the announcement was issued.

The members of the Far East Magic Society weren't so concerned, because another, more important situation was about to unfold.

The restrictions that Hasegawa Izumi previously placed on Natsukawa Masuzu and Dekomori Sanae are about to be lifted.

Saturday.

Hasegawa Izumi even got out of bed, the doorbell rang.

"Ding-dong."

The ringtone itself seemed to carry emotion, conveying an urgent sense of anticipation.