Chapter 142: Chapter 142 De Facto Cohabitation
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"Tch, are they suspicious?"
Hayasaka Ai keenly noticed their secret glances, but her expression remained unchanged, with no intention of 'acknowledging' them.
Last night's operation was completely disguised. As long as she didn't admit it, it was just suspicion.
As for why she didn't admit it…
As a spy, it's normal to have several backup identities, isn't it?
An excellent spy should not let others know her true identity.
Amamiya Natsuki walked to the refrigerator and looked at Kaguya: "What do you want to drink?"
"…Ramune."
Shinomiya Kaguya blurted out.
The Ramune she drank at the Zoo that day remained fresh in Shinomiya Kaguya's memory, never forgotten.
"Eh?" Fujiwara Chika paused, tilting her head curiously, "Why would Kaguya-chan want to drink Ramune?"
"A few days ago, we went to the Zoo together and ran into Kaguya-san. I remember Kaguya-san was drinking Ramune at the time." Kitagawa Marin put her right hand on her hip, "At that time, we also received a game prompt saying we triggered a large dungeon, 'Zoo Horror Story'…"
"I remember now." Fujiwara Chika nodded, "We need to go to the Zoo sometime to get game participation qualifications. Without me by his side, Natsuki-kun will definitely be overwhelmed on his own."
"…"
The two girls mumbled to each other, while Amamiya Natsuki said:
"There's definitely no Ramune at home, but there's a substitute…"
Amamiya Natsuki said, taking out a can of Coca-Cola, and looked at Kaguya:
"Have you ever had it?"
Shinomiya Kaguya: "…"
"Then you haven't had it." Amamiya Natsuki handed her the cola, "A life without cola is an incomplete life."
"That's not that exaggerated."
Shinomiya Kaguya looked up and glared, slightly pursing her pink lips, and reached out to take the cola.
The danger of the game was self-evident.
No one could guarantee that they would be able to clear all the levels; accidents were very likely to arrive before tomorrow.
Therefore, Shinomiya Kaguya wanted to experience new things she had never experienced before.
Amamiya Natsuki said from beside her:
"Hook your finger into the tab and pull it up."
"I'm not a child!"
Shinomiya Kaguya puffed out her pink cheeks slightly.
She hadn't actually drunk cola before, but she had seen others drink it. She wasn't a completely ignorant idiot.
"Not a child?"
Amamiya Natsuki's gaze shifted slightly downwards, landing on Miss Kaguya's flat chest.Shinomiya Kaguya slowly tilted her head, black mist surged in her beautiful wine-red eyes, and a sweet smile appeared on her face: "What are you looking at?"
"I am deeply sorry, I was wrong."
"..."
He pulled off the tab.
Shinomiya Kaguya raised her pretty face and took a small sip of the iced cola, feeling countless tiny bubbles explode on her taste buds, which was especially novel and stimulating.
So that's how it is.
No wonder Coca-Cola is the best-selling drink in the world; it naturally has its unique qualities.
"How does it taste?"
Amamiya Natsuki asked with a smile.
Shinomiya Kaguya turned her pretty face away and softly replied: "...It's delicious."
"..."
After chatting for a while longer, Shinomiya Kaguya turned her head to look at Hayasaka Ai beside her and calmly said:
"Hayasaka, go to the Convenience Store and help buy some things."
"Yes, Young Lady."
Hayasaka Ai bowed slightly, understanding immediately.
It was clear that they had something they didn't want her to know… It must be related to the game.
As Hayasaka Ai left, they quickly got to the point.
"Now that Fujiwara is back, it's time to deal with that Evil Spirit," Shinomiya Kaguya began. "We can't keep dragging this on."
"Exactly." Kitagawa Marin crossed her arms. "There's only one Golden Week a year, and I was planning to go out and have fun. Now I can't go anywhere, it's such a shame."
"There are only three Golden Weeks in total during high school, you know."
You're thinking too far ahead!
As a unlucky player in a horror game, it's hard to say if you'll even see next year's Golden Week!
Amamiya Natsuki said in a deep voice:
"The problem now is that the Evil Spirit is very cautious and hasn't launched any attacks."
Three days of 'cohabitation' had passed in a blink of an eye, and during that time, the Death Evil Spirit had only been seen once, with the burnt corner of its black robe serving as proof.
Since then, the Death Evil Spirit had not reappeared.
Perhaps it had already given up on Kitagawa Marin.
Or it might be hiding in the dark, like a venomous snake, waiting for the right moment to strike.
Currently, it was impossible to determine if the crisis had been resolved.
"I've thought of a solution." Fujiwara Chika suddenly raised her hand to speak.
"What solution?"
"It's simple." Fujiwara Chika lifted her chin, her voice clear. "Let Marin-chan go out alone, act by herself, and then we'll secretly follow behind her…"
Amamiya Natsuki retorted:
"So it's a tailing tactic."
"It's not tailing!" Fujiwara Chika raised her voice to correct him. "It's a bait tactic, okay!"
Let Kitagawa Marin be the bait, waiting for the Death Evil Spirit to appear and 'take the hook,' with Amamiya Natsuki and Fujiwara Chika as the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
"Bait tactic…" Shinomiya Kaguya gently furrowed her brows, her fingers rubbing the cola can. "There are too many uncertain factors involved."
They didn't know what the Death Evil Spirit's attack method was; what if it was a one-hit kill?
If the bait was swallowed whole, even if they eliminated the Death Evil Spirit afterward, it would be meaningless.
"It's fine, I'll stay at Natsuki-kun's place for a while longer." Kitagawa Marin was in a super good mood, crossing her fingers and stretching above her head. "Doesn't the Blind Box say anything is possible? Maybe I'll open a super powerful ability later and beat that annoying Evil Spirit down."
Shinomiya Kaguya's pink lips moved slightly.
No way.
Absolutely no way!
What's the difference between a girl living in a boy's house and actual cohabitation?
She had to find a way to deal with that Evil Spirit as soon as possible and send Kitagawa back to her own home.
"Oh, right." Fujiwara Chika slapped her forehead. "We haven't opened today's Blind Box yet. Let's open blind boxes together; maybe we really can get a super powerful skill or item."
"First, let's flip a coin." Kitagawa Marin turned her head and looked at Amamiya Natsuki. "If it lands on heads, our luck will increase before we open the Blind Box. If it's tails, we won't open it."
"Here."
Amamiya Natsuki took out the coin of destiny.
"A coin?"
Shinomiya Kaguya tilted her head in confusion.
"This is an item we got from playing hide-and-seek last night." Kitagawa Marin handed over the coin. "Kaguya-san, do you want to try it?"
"I see." After reading the coin's attribute description, Shinomiya Kaguya gently shook her head. "You two can flip it."
Shinomiya Kaguya had no interest in a coin-flipping game that relied entirely on luck and offered no control.
"Eh, wait a minute, Natsuki-kun has never flipped the coin before." Kitagawa Marin suddenly turned her head, her eyes lighting up. "It's your turn now."
Amamiya Natsuki looked at the coin and said in a nuanced tone:
"Are you really letting me flip it?"
"That's right." Fujiwara Chika chimed in, a joyful smile on her face. "It can't just be Marin and me having bad luck."
"Alright, I'll flip it."
Amamiya Natsuki reached out and took the coin, and a line of text quietly appeared before him.
[Luck has been fully charged! It's time to prove your RNG God bloodline!]
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