Chika Fujiwara's Astonishment.

Shinomiya Kaguya asked mysteriously in her best friend's ear.

"It must be true."

Hayasaka Ai thought for a moment and said.

"Is Kaguya-chan interested?"

"Hayasaka, you said that boys tend to prefer older girls, right?"

Instead of answering, Kaguya-sama asked a question, glancing down at her flat chest, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

"These things definitely depend on personal preference. Perhaps Hasegawa-kun also likes the younger ones; you can tell by looking at her closest friends."

Hayasaka Ai's eyes flickered.

Can you confirm this?

Shinomiya Kaguya lunged forward, grabbing her collar, her eyes filled with expectation for the answer she wanted.

"If you want to know so badly, why don't you just ask Hasegawa-kun?"

The latter turned his face away, not wanting to pay attention.

"How could you possibly ask something like that to my face? It's so embarrassing! Hayasaka, don't you understand a young lady's modesty?"

"Love should be based on honesty... Besides, everyone considers it perfectly natural that Kaguya-chan likes Hasegawa-kun, so there's no point in being reserved."

"Is it really that obvious?!"

Shinomiya Kaguya was surprised and alarmed.

Hayasaka Ai could only remain silent at this moment.

Anyone with a normal mind could see that!

You don't actually think you've hidden it well, do you?

"Fine, I'm not talking to you anymore."

After calming down, Shinomiya Kaguya decided to give it a try.

So she turned to another friend, Fujiwara Chika.

"Fujiwara, do you know that legend that's been circulating lately?"

"Kaguya-chan is talking about that Laughing Cat who can grant wishes, right? So Kaguya-chan is interested in this kind of topic too."

The girl with cherry blossom-colored hair touched her fingertips together and smiled.

"You must have something you want to achieve, right? Like some kind of bloat in certain areas that's affecting your daily life, right? I'm willing to help you with that."

Shinomiya Kaguya makes no attempt to hide her eagerness.

"It seems like that's true. Sometimes when I'm running, it's hard to control my center of gravity, and when things fall to the ground, my breasts block my view..."

With a light tap of her finger on her cheek, Fujiwara Chika looked up and spoke her mind.

For Shinomiya Kaguya, these are all little-known facts.

She chuckled inwardly and thought, "So, Fujiwara, would you like to try searching with me?"

"It's possible, but... I heard from my mother that society isn't safe these days, and especially that we shouldn't be curious about these mysterious things."

Fujiwara Chika didn't care about the small amount of fat; after all, there was still plenty left after giving some away.

"No problem, I'll protect you."

Shinomiya Kaguya patted her chest confidently.

She's someone who's defeated Ability User, so naturally she's confident enough to make such a bold statement.

After all, through analyzing the clues, she understood the limitations of the Laughing Cat's abilities; it wasn't a god capable of granting all wishes.

"Alright! I'll go with Kaguya-chan to search for it! I'm quite interested in these things too, so let me see if the world as Izumi-chan and the others see it is real!"

Feeling overwhelmed by the hospitality, Fujiwara Chika nodded in agreement, and as she spoke, she suddenly felt a surge of pride.

"Hey, didn't you know?"

"Know what?"

"No, it's nothing."

Shinomiya Kaguya had initially assumed that since Chika and that person were so close, Chika must have also come into contact with the beings of the Otherworld.

But now it seems I'm closer!

School ends in the afternoon.

Just as Hasegawa Izumi was about to go to the club, someone suddenly came to her door.

The topic of conversation was nothing more than wanting to search for the Laughing Cat with him and make a wish.

"I have no desires or needs, and even if I did, they wouldn't be within its power to fulfill."

Although his tone was indifferent, everyone could still hear the contempt in it.

Everyone then showed expressions of understanding.

After all, he's the man destined to become the King of Shuchiin; he doesn't need to make any changes.

"What a bunch of fools!"

The girls watching from the sidelines shook their heads and sighed inwardly.

There was no mockery.

It's not hard to imagine that if they hadn't stepped into the other world beforehand, they might have become just as bewitched as the others.

The answer is yes, otherwise they wouldn't have developed such a serious condition as "chuunibyou" (middle school syndrome).

In other words, Natsukawa Masuzu was able to maintain some control before becoming completely absorbed.

After getting rid of the crowd.

"Sage, it seems many people are planning to go out and engage in activities, probably for the same purpose."

As she walked down the corridor, Takanashi Rikka looked out the window.

The others also stopped.

"Hey, it seems like Shinomiya-san and Fujiwara-san went to join in the fun too."

Nibuya Morika's gaze was fixed on a certain spot.

"I've already figured out what Shinomiya-san is thinking. Do you want to know, Club President?"

Natsukawa Masuzu smiled.

"In no mood."

Hasegawa Izumi yawned lazily.

"However, it's about time you ended this farce."

"Notify Kato."

71

Chapter 71 Fujiwara Chika's Astonishment

After leaving Shuchiin, Shinomiya Kaguya pulled Fujiwara Chika away to a less crowded area.

The girl's gaze swept over the crowd that appeared at the doorway.

"Hey, are there this many people Go-home club lately?"

"Clearly, they are all our competitors."

"Is Kaguya-chan saying they're going to compete with us for the chance to make a wish? But there's no limit to how many people can make a wish, right?"

"Hmm... that seems to be true, but if they run into each other, our chances of running into them will definitely decrease."

The two chatted the whole way.

"Kaguya-chan, it feels like we went on a picnic together."

Fujiwara Chika looked around at the lush flowers and plants and smiled innocently.

"Didn't we go to the aquarium together last time?"

Shinomiya Kaguya suddenly remembered this.

"Yes, that day was also very enjoyable, the time spent with Kaguya-chan."

The sincerity in Fujiwara Chika's words was enough to touch people's hearts.

"I'm quite happy too."

She paused for a moment, then smiled slightly.

"Kaguya-chan actually smiled!"

The girl, who was giggling foolishly, suddenly exclaimed.

"What are you talking about? I'm a human being, isn't it normal for me to laugh?"

"It's different! Kaguya-chan never used to smile this happily! Unless it was for Izumi-chan..."

"Stop mentioning his name like that."

"Kaguya-chan is jealous already?! Just how much do you like Izumi-chan?! I've always supported Kaguya-chan."

Fujiwara Chika gave a resentful look, as if she could breathe through her ears.

"So, does that count as supporting me...?"

Shinomiya Kaguya was speechless, almost unable to suppress the murderous intent in her eyes.

She hadn't forgotten the casual remark he'd made at that dinner party.

"Ah... haha, the weather is so nice today."

A bead of cold sweat trickled down Fujiwara Chika's forehead as she turned to look at the clear, cloudless sky.

Shinomiya Kaguya didn't talk much, instead focusing her attention on her surroundings.

It is said that only those with a strong desire are more likely to encounter the Laughingless Cat Statue.

And, coincidentally, she has a strong obsession with this.

I passed by a mountain road.

"Eh eh eh..."

"Watch where you're going, it could be terrible if you fall from here."

As Fujiwara Chika was going uphill, her foot slipped, and just as she was about to lose control of her body, a force pushed her from behind.

Faced with Shinomiya Kaguya's reminder, she retorted, "Kaguya-chan, that's the downside of having big breasts! Just now, because of the subtle fluctuations in weight..."

"Alright, stop showing off!"

Shinomiya Kaguya could no longer hold back.

"Oh."

A few minutes later, they finally climbed up the hill.

"Found it!"

Shinomiya Kaguya's gaze swept around, finally settling on one spot.

On the adjacent mountain, a similar statue of the legendary Laughing Cat stands prominently.

"Kaguya-chan, your eyesight is amazing!"

Fujiwara Chika held up her hands like binoculars, but saw nothing.

"Walk."

The girl's hand was immediately grabbed, and she ran away.

[Wait, shouldn't Kaguya-chan's hands have a lot of calluses?]