You're Not Worthy!

As he returned to his street, he was surprised to find a black sedan waiting at his door.

It seems that today's Valentine's Day story is not completely over yet.

With a 'thud,' Shinomiya Kaguya, dressed in her school uniform, gracefully stepped out of the car, holding something to her chest with both hands.

Inside the car, Hayasaka Ai watched all of this.

[Kaguya-sama, Go!]

This might be your only chance in life, please seize it!

"Hey, Shinomiya, I didn't expect you to be waiting for me at my doorstep."

Hasegawa Izumi was the first to greet them.

"I couldn't help it. Hasegawa-kun is so popular, so many people are giving her gifts, how could I possibly squeeze in... Besides, those onlookers are such a nuisance."

Compared to her usual tone, Shinomiya Kaguya spoke with a hint of coquetry, a cuteness reminiscent of a little girl.

"Hehe... So Shinomiya, you're planning to give me chocolates too?"

He smiled and said.

"Of course, of course."

Shinomiya Kaguya gritted her teeth and said.

Having come this far, how could she possibly give up?

"But, I'm sorry to disappoint you, it's just 'obligation chocolate'! I just wanted to thank you for taking good care of me while I was learning archery from you, that's all."

The girl pretended to be casual, handing over a box of chocolates in a red, fancy package.

[Kaguya-sama, I guess I can't get over this after all!]

Hayasaka Ai was disappointed, but not too disappointed.

Because a confession would definitely not succeed, she just wanted Kaguya-sama to win over Hasegawa, a powerful Combat Power.

Although she had only witnessed a portion of Hasegawa's power, based on her observations and the information she had gathered, that man must have reached an even higher level and was proficient in various martial arts, truly a master of martial arts!

"Then I'll accept it."

Hasegawa Izumi didn't hesitate and took it with one hand.

"Besides that, Shinomiya, don't you have anything else to say?"

"What else do I have to say! I already said it's 'obligation chocolate'!"

Shinomiya Kaguya emphasized in a broken voice, as if some kind of misunderstanding had occurred.

"I mean, you seem to have something on your mind, and you want to tell me, right?"

"You're way too perceptive!"

The girl glanced at him, looking like she was cursing and swearing, as if her image was about to collapse.

After a brief pause, her expression returned to its somewhat indifferent state.

"Since you're so eager to know, then I'll tell you..."

Next, Shinomiya Kaguya explained her situation, her awkward position in the family, and the recent changes that had occurred in the Shinomiya Family.

"I see, what a cliché plot."

After listening, Hasegawa Izumi didn't have much of an opinion.

Of all the stories he'd read, this was simply closer to reality.

Shinomiya Kaguya pursed her lips, feeling resentful.

Am I really so insignificant in his eyes?

Does this mean I'm destined to be alone and miserable for the rest of my life?

Thinking of this, the girl's eyes welled up with tears, and she almost burst into tears, feeling wronged.

"So, Shinomiya, what are you planning to do?"

The man in front of him then asked.

"How to do it... I don't know, but... I don't want to accept it."

Shinomiya Kaguya hadn't figured it out yet, but the direction was already clear.

"What a joke! Without my permission, you made a promise to send me away. I wouldn't accept even if it was an order from that old man, let alone from this so-called 'big brother'."

The young girl's beautiful face flushed with anger, her brows furrowing as she rebuked him.

The caged bird, yearning for freedom, longs to be like an ordinary girl, to cry freely, laugh freely, and shout freely, and also wants to have an ordinary love affair.

Therefore, she could not accept this treatment.

All along, when faced with a behemoth like the Shinomiya Family, her voice had been too weak, and her heart was not as strong as outsiders imagined, making her unable to resist.

But now, her will has become increasingly strong through her relentless archery training, and she has accumulated that strength...

Now, all she needs is the support of one person to unleash her full potential.

"That's right, Shinomiya, I agree with your idea."

"Your life should be in your own hands."

"Go, and I'll be behind you if necessary."

Hasegawa Izumi had sensed the girl's unwavering resolve and decided to offer her support. So she stepped forward, placed her hand on the girl's shoulder, and patted her gently.

"... Um."

In an instant, Shinomiya Kaguya stopped crying and started laughing, rubbing the corner of her eye with her right hand.

"Just hearing you say that makes me happy."

31

Chapter 31 You are not worthy!

The black sedan sped along the road, the flashing neon lights around it passing by in the blink of an eye.

"Kaguya-sama, is this enough?"

Hayasaka Ai asked with some concern.

In her opinion, if the Young Lady directly invited Hasegawa to accompany her, he would most likely agree, which would undoubtedly be safer.

In today's world, where heavy weapons are difficult to deploy, sufficient military force serves as a deterrent.

That's enough.

Shinomiya Kaguya glanced sideways and saw her own stunningly beautiful face faintly reflected in the glass window, the smile on her lips clearly visible.

"He has given me the most important support."

When the girl decided to break free from this life that felt like being a puppet on a string, her mindset had already changed.

Shinomiya Kaguya felt extremely fortunate at that moment, realizing that her life wasn't all bad.

"I see."

Hayasaka Ai sensed the conviction in the Young Lady's words, and thus said no more.

Now, it remains to be seen whether they can truly defy their fate.

A few minutes later.

The car arrived at the residence of Shinomiya Koukou, a large villa in a European style, with an exaggerated area, and the entire route belonged to him.

As someone second only to the Shinomiya Family, he certainly deserves such treatment.

Let's go.

Shinomiya Kaguya in front, with Hayasaka Ai following behind to the side, before resolutely heading inside.

It was as if that place was no longer a terrifying abyss, but rather a threshold waiting to be broken down by her.

The Hasegawa family in the distance.

"Isn't the real show about to begin?"

While preparing dinner in the kitchen, Hasegawa Izumi suddenly sensed something and slowly closed one of her eyes.

The pat on the shoulder he gave earlier was actually a cleverly crafted mark of spiritual energy, imbued with a trace of spiritual consciousness, granting him a personal perspective that allowed him to observe at will and unleash Thunder Strike.

Although it was meant to give people confidence, what he just said was serious.

Therefore, in order not to be proven wrong, he still made insurance preparations.

As one eye closed, his vision shifted to two different perspectives: one in his own kitchen, and the other as the villa's gate slowly opened, welcoming Shinomiya Kaguya and Hayasaka Ai.

The interior of the villa is magnificent and brightly lit, making it a place of great allure.

But for Shinomiya Kaguya, this scene was nothing out of the ordinary. Her gaze immediately fell on her nominal 'elder brother,' while the 'stars' surrounding her like a moon were completely ignored.

"Huang Guang, I'm here."

Her icy gaze fell upon a handsome young man dressed in fine clothes not far away.

"Oh dear, shouldn't you call me 'Big Brother'? You're just like the daughter of a nightclub girl, utterly lacking in manners."

Shinomiya Gao spoke sarcastically and looked contemptuous.

Because Shinomiya Kaguya did not undergo a paternity test to confirm her bloodline, she has always suffered criticism and cold treatment in the Shinomiya Family.

This is indeed an indisputable fact, and Shinomiya Kaguya had no intention of arguing about it, simply stating calmly:

"In my eyes, you're only good because of your family background. If we were equals, Father would definitely choose me, not you."

This sounds rather unbelievable.

No one present expected that the imposter Young Lady, who had always been bullied, would say such a thing. Even Hayasaka Ai was momentarily stunned.

"Slap... slap..."

Only Hasegawa Izumi, who secretly watched the scene from behind a camera, applauded her.

Pretty!

That's what it means to be wild!

"He's just a child born to a mere mistress, yet he dares to spout such nonsense."

Beside him, a man who bore a resemblance to Huang Guang couldn't help but scold him.

He is the second son of the Shinomiya Family and Kaguya's second older brother. His name is Shinomiya Seiryuu, and he is even closer to Hikari.

Hayasaka Ai around and noticed that Kaguya's third brother, Shinomiya Unkou, was missing, which she found somewhat regrettable.

If it were him who had been carefully nurturing Kaguya-sama, perhaps he could have offered some assistance at this moment, preventing her from being so isolated and helpless.

"Very well, you've gotten quite sharp-tongued since I last saw you."

Shinomiya Koukou snorted, somewhat surprised by Kaguya's growth.

This made him feel uneasy, and he looked at someone with a gloomy gaze.

"Kaguya, my poor Little Sister, do you know? Actually, your most trusted servant Hayasaka, has always been my subordinate. She reports your every word and action to me every day."

Shinomiya Kaguya wasn't particularly surprised by this, but she glanced at the maid out of the corner of her eye before turning back and saying, "So what?"

"Phew~"

Hayasaka Ai, who had bowed her head and awaited judgment, breathed a sigh of relief.

[To actually try to kill someone by destroying their spirit, how wicked!]

In the kitchen, Hasegawa Izumi clicked her tongue as she brought out the prepared food.

Unfortunately, Kaguya's heart has become strong enough to be immune to such crude methods.

"Um?"

Seeing that his attempts to win people over were ineffective, Shinomiya Koukou became somewhat frustrated and angry.