Chapter 300

As a PowerPoint master, Yuki excels at making plans. As he was writing, his pen paused slightly, and he suddenly looked up.

"Who!?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a golden head popped out from the flower bushes outside the window. Startled, Yuki blinked repeatedly, suddenly realizing that his private space was absolutely safe.

"Hayasaka, the door is over there."

"I know, I was just strolling in the garden when I noticed your light was still on." The maid wasn't embarrassed at all. She placed her hands on the windowsill, jumped in with a little effort, and half-squatted on the table.

She wasn't wearing a maid outfit today, but instead wore the Shuchiin school uniform, with a jacket tied around her waist—yes, the same glamorous outfit she wore when they first met under the Crimson Moon.

"What... what are you doing?"

"I already said, we'll take a walk after dinner." Hayasaka Ai remained in a half-squatting position, her skirt, which had been specially modified to be very short, revealed a faint blue and white stripe.

This thing attracted attention like Black Hole, but when Yuki focused on it, she instead pinched the hem of her skirt and gently pulled it up a little.

"Want to see?"

"Uh, Hayasaka a bit strange tonight."

If we don't act strangely, Mai Sakurajima will completely destroy our living space!

Hayasaka Ai didn't answer, and finally jumped off the table, then patted the fallen leaves off her skirt.

"I can switch between different personalities, what's so strange about that? I'm used to being a serious maid, why don't I try something new?"

In reality, multiple personality disorder is a performance, but through the trials of the Reincarnation Game, it has become close to Transcendental Grade skill.

"But she doesn't seem like a 'gyaru' (a Japanese term for a hot girl)." Yuki was a little confused about Hayasaka Ai's purpose in coming here.

"I already said, a new personality is about to begin, so it's good to have some new ideas." The blonde girl leaned forward, wiggling her fingers slightly, with a touch of playfulness and liveliness, and lightly jumped to get Yuki.

"Let me see... Oh, so you're researching how to use these features? Aren't you tired of thinking all day long? When will you stop thinking?"

"When I claim to be invincible." Yuki joked. He didn't care what personality Hayasaka Ai had, anyway, it was all the same. He opened his notebook, wrote a few words, and then his pen was snatched away with a whoosh.

"What on earth are you up to? Where did that young lady run off to again?"

Yuki turned around helplessly, confirming that this wasn't a maid, because in maid form, Hayasaka Ai would just quietly stay by his side, bringing coffee and occasionally offering some suggestions.

As for Kaguya Shinomiya, she's even stranger. Whenever her maid is out of sight for five minutes, the shouts of "Hayasaka ~ Hayasaka ~~" will ring out on time.

"Miss is a very disciplined person. She goes to bed early to make sure she's well-rested before starting a dungeon. With Miss Frieren around, she's even more disciplined."

Mushroom is also a self-disciplined child, and the two of them encourage each other.

"Didn't you sleep with her?" Yuki his notebook, quite curious. He had never been to the girls' rooms, even though he was curious about the midnight life of the 'young lady and maid'.

"I told her a story, hummed a lullaby, and then went for a walk after she fell asleep."

Damn, are you her mom?

Yuki suppressed a laugh, keeping the embarrassing history firmly in mind. Just as he was about to ask Hayasaka Ai what was going on, he paused slightly.

Those beautiful blue eyes were filled with tears, radiating a mixture of grievance, attachment, and the pain of being misunderstood. Coupled with her stubborn expression, it was impossible not to think of a world-famous painting called 'The Loser'.

Did they find out about my affair with my senior today? What heinous thing did I do?

Yuki paused for several seconds before frowning. "Take your right hand out. Are you hiding eye drops?"

"Tsk, nothing can be hidden from you. Smart people can be so annoying sometimes." Hayasaka Ai was too lazy to pretend anymore after being exposed. In an instant, her previous quirky and clever demeanor vanished without a trace, and she threw the eye drops directly out the window.

"Yuki, hasn't it been a long time since we've been alone together?"

Indeed, the last time they were alone was at the maid board game shop, and then he went to rescue Kaguya Shinomiya, but Yuki didn't apologize and just shrugged.

Is it my fault?

That silly young lady was like a thief to me, and my senior was no pushover either. I couldn't just let everyone else fall into a physical coma.

"So I sneaked out. Some people don't seize the opportunity, but I'm different," Hayasaka Ai muttered to herself, then saw Yuki sitting upright, seemingly unsure of what to do, and sighed quietly.

This idiot at least lived with his senior before, so it's normal that he doesn't know how to be alone with himself.

Don't underestimate the personality I created on purpose.

She reached out and grabbed Yuki's sleeve. Yuuki looked up, puzzled. The girl's face was slightly flushed, and her deep blue eyes seemed to be about to overflow with tears. She possessed both the allure of a mature woman and the innocence of a girl next door.

You don't need to say anything, just slowly close your eyes and lean your head forward a little.

Wow, how could Hayasaka be so skilled?

If Yuki couldn't understand this, he would have wasted two lives. He simply faced it head-on, feeling the Heat breath and the softness.

Like a chase game, Hayasaka Ai was initially quite clumsy, but quickly became proficient. It was as if her rich theoretical knowledge was combined with her first practical experience. Gradually, the fabricated personality was Yuki and melted by Yuuki.

Those deep blue eyes suddenly filled with tears, which streamed down her cheeks. Yuki was somewhat incredulous when she saw it.

This was the first time the 'crybaby' Hayasaka Ai had appeared in front of him, and he never expected it to be at a time like this.

He was first surprised, then calm, and finally happy.

Hayasaka Ai's unspoken strength will eventually break free from the shackles of her personality, but this authenticity doesn't emerge from the despair of death or the fear of being in a situation.

"I never imagined that my everyday fantasies would actually come true in the Reincarnation Game." Hayasaka Ai tilted her head back, her eyes alluring, her small mouth slightly open as she breathed heavily.

Her monstrous physique allowed her to survive briefly in a vacuum, but after only a dozen seconds, she felt a lack of oxygen.

"Yes, it's the same for me." Yuki looked at her gently and chuckled, "So there's no need to force good things. Just wait for the opportunity, and it will come eventually."

Yuki also found it amazing and thanked Reincarnation Game for the nth time.

In reality, he can seize the initiative. Putting aside the question of whether it's a bit despicable to use an adult's mindset to fool a little girl, whether it's Hayasaka Ai, Mai Sakurajima, or even other targets, each of them has a distinct personality.

Xuecheng leaves his seed everywhere, so it's easy for him to get a ticket to the ship. For example, if you dare to pursue Hayasaka and Senpai at the same time, believe me, Kaguya-sama will use all her resources to kill you.

Only life and death transcend all emotions; only games transcend the rules of reality.

"Well, so you really did have ulterior motives all along."

"Uh, I guess I'm just precocious." Yuki dared not tell the truth. A thirty-year-old man dressed as a ten-year-old trying to seduce girls—it sounded like something out of an adult anime!

"So how many did you succeed with?"

"Not a single one. I've been busy these past few years, focusing all my energy on how to deal with the apocalypse. I'd rather use that time to kill a few heinous criminals to practice on."

Yuki only dared to tell a handful of people about the past, and then he felt a weight on his thigh; the girl was already sitting on his lap.

It's not heavy, but it's a bit hot.

"You've worked hard. I was initially drawn to your profession; in the Reincarnation Game, you have to be strong first." Hayasaka recalled the past, which was only two months ago.

Under the Crimson Moon, the city is besieged by Living Corpse. Surrounded by treacherous veteran players, a powerful, reliable, and not-so-cruel newbie is your lifeline. To survive, you must cling to them tightly.

"I was so scared I was about to cry. When I saw a man who was even calmer than me, I naturally had to get as close as I could. We were about the same age, and he was very intelligent and emotionally intelligent. It made me question my life. How could the real world produce such a monster?"

"Do you feel like you've been tricked into joining my pirate ship?" Yuki smiled sinisterly. He hadn't actually tried to seduce anyone; there were only two options.

Treat each other with sincerity, and guarantee survival with strength.

"The hero saves the damsel in distress trope seems so cheesy now," Hayasaka Ai wrinkled her nose and said helplessly. "Even someone as rational and calm as me could fall for it. I can't blame my senior for that."

"Rational and calm? Then who was crying just now?"

"Forget about it!" The professional maid blushed instantly, put her hand on Yuki's shoulder, and then naturally wrapped her arms around his neck.

Yuki could see a cleavage through the unbuttoned collar of his shirt; it wasn't deep, but he was trying very hard to make it look cleavage.

The room suddenly became hot, Hayasaka Ai shifted her position slightly, as if trying to avoid something, a mischievous grin spreading across her face.

"Do you want to see the ultimate lingerie showdown?"

Wow, where did you learn that vocabulary?

Upon Yuki, Yuuki was about to nod when she became alert and blurted out, "Are you trying to play a prank on me like my senior did?"

Ha, Mai Sakurajima- senpai, I gave you a chance, but you were useless.

Hayasaka Ai keenly caught the key phrase and snorted, "Just tell me if you want to see it or not."

"Please allow me to study this carefully." Yuki adopted a rational, researcher-like expression, which made Hayasaka involuntarily spit out a light spit.

How shameless! I seem like a bad girl.

Wait, Mai Sakurajima- senpai?

Her expression froze, and she instantly stood up from Yuki, activating Shadow Jump and disappearing without a trace.

This surprised Yuki, who thought to himself that Hayasaka would never play a prank on him, and he looked around furtively.

Yes, just now, he had forgotten about someone's existence, but something that happened that afternoon had touched upon his sense of presence.

Gurgle.

Is the senior student observing the whole thing?

He suddenly realized the correct usage of 'Adolescence Syndrome', turned his head sharply, and saw that a small crack had appeared in the door at some point, and purple eyes appeared in the crack like ghosts, which was quite frightening.

Stare--

Yuki felt a chill run down her spine from the stare, sat bolt upright, and forced a stiff smile, "S-senpai, why are you sneaking up on me at night instead of sleeping?"

"Pah, who said I'd raid you at night?"

The door was pushed open, and a woman with long, black-stockinged legs stepped into the room, casually glancing around.

Do you have guests?

Unsure whether to tell the truth, Yuki simply returned a polite smile, "Aren't you the most precious guest?"

Stare--

Another gaze came from outside the window, fixed on his back. It was a warning, and also surveillance, causing Yuki to sit up straight involuntarily.

You are not allowed to say I was here, and you are not allowed to be affectionate with the senior students.

"You're such a chatterbox. I needed to find Hayasaka- san in the middle of the night, but she wasn't there, so I just came to check on you." Mai Sakurajima walked gently into the room with her hands behind her back, looking around.

For example, helping Yuki fold the blankets, cleaning under the bed, or opening the wardrobe to take a look.

They didn't find the person, but instead unearthed some strange magazines from various corners, making them blush with embarrassment.

"My room is very simple, there's really no place to hide someone." Yuki, with an air of righteous indifference, joked, "If you want to see, we can study it together, senpai."

"Who's going to do this with you!" Mai Sakurajima quickly tossed aside what she was holding, wiped it on her skirt, and said, "It's nothing important, if you can't find it, just forget about it. I might as well tell you."

It's not important? Then why did you use your special abilities and sneak over here?

Yuki, too lazy to expose her, turned to the side to hide her thoughts. "What's wrong?"

"Oh, I just received a task notification. I'll share it right away."

Yuki looked at Mai Sakurajima, who seemed distracted. Mai Sakurajima blinked in confusion, and then the man jumped up from the swivel chair with a 'whoosh'.

Ah???

'My senior has become stupid too; the first thing she thought of after receiving the mission was to catch me.'

Hayasaka Ai leaned against the window, listening to Yuki criticize Mai Sakurajima for not prioritizing things. She rested her head against the wall, gazing at the boundless night sky.

She had a smile on her lips, but tears kept sliding down her cheeks, and in the end, it was impossible to tell whether she was crying or laughing.

Mom, perhaps you've forgotten me, but I'm doing well.

It's my birthday today, so I'm taking a day off.

I almost never take leave, but today is mainly my birthday, and also because my grandfather is seriously ill and may not have much time left. I spent half the day at the hospital with him. I had planned to use this time to revise the first and second volumes.

I apologize to everyone. I'll be very busy lately, but I have a backlog of drafts and I won't stop updating. Today, I just didn't feel like editing and uploading, so consider this a lazy day.

Fourteen years ago, around my birthday, I said goodbye to my father. It was strange, as it should have been a very happy day.

Why.

Volume 1: The Wizard's Tower

Chapter 1 (4K)

Mai Sakurajima accidentally marked the 'task' as 'unimportant', but everyone here is a seasoned veteran and knows how to enter dungeons like the back of their hand.

There was nothing to prepare, I had enough rest, my mind was in top condition, and I even still had the taste of Hayasaka in my mouth.