Miss Kaguya Wants My Surrender

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[Game: Midnight Mall Monster Party]

[Type: Multiplayer]

[Start Time: Midnight Today]

[Note: Players, please arrange your time reasonably and enjoy healthy gaming]

The moment the Game notification sounded, Amamiya Natsuki reacted instantly, decisively turned around, and tried to stop the girls behind him from entering the shopping mall.

"Don't come in!"

Undoubtedly, this was a space-triggered random Game.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

The two foolish girls, Kitagawa and Fujiwara, had already stepped inside.

"How... huh, huh, huh?"

Clearly, the two foolish girls had also received the Game notification.

Only Shinomiya Kaguya and Hayasaka Ai reacted quickly, stopping in time at the shopping mall entrance.

"Natsuki-kun?"

Shinomiya Kaguya looked up, her tone questioning.

Amamiya Natsuki sighed:

"Once you enter the shopping mall, you won't be sleeping tonight."

"Kaguya-chan, don't come in." Fujiwara Chika had also reacted by now, quickly turning her head and whispering a reminder, "Coming in will trigger the Game."

"Game?"

Shinomiya Kaguya's delicate brows furrowed slightly.

I see.

One thing about horror Games is undeniable: every Game is full of unknowns and dangers. When encountering a random Game, the correct choice is to stay as far away as possible.

However...

Shinomiya Kaguya lightly pursed her beautiful lips, took half a step forward, and entered the shopping mall.

Amamiya Natsuki said speechlessly:

"What are you doing in here?"

What am I doing?

Of course, I'm joining the Game; don't even think about leaving me alone.

"Aren't we here to visit Yotsuya-san's mother?" Shinomiya Kaguya said without changing her expression, "Of course I have to come in."

Then she lowered her voice: "Might as well participate in the Game together."

There was another person, even more hesitant to speak, her emotions in turmoil.

Hayasaka Ai: "..."

The so-called Game, is it a horror Game?

The experience of hide-and-seek on the Ghost Ship was still vivid in her mind; Hayasaka Ai had a deep understanding of the danger level of horror Games.

Knowing there's danger ahead, yet still stepping in without hesitation, where are your calmness and rationality?

You've become a love-struck fool now!

Hayasaka Ai bit her lower lip.

As a personal maid, could she not follow them in?

Actually, she could.

She could find an excuse not to enter the shopping mall in a minute.

But in doing so, she wouldn't be able to constantly monitor Kaguya's safety and whereabouts, which would be a serious dereliction of duty.

Finally, Hayasaka Ai could only sigh silently, follow behind Kaguya, and step into the shopping mall.

"What's wrong with you all?"

Miko looked over, confused.

Among everyone, only she was not a Game player.

"Nothing, we'll talk about it later." Amamiya Natsuki had already calmed down, "Let's go check on Auntie's condition first."

"..."

Miko nodded lightly, took out her phone, and dialed the previous number.

Before long, a shopping mall staff member in uniform walked over: "Miko."

"Auntie Ryoko." Miko nervously went up to her, her tone worried, "How is my mom?"

This woman was Miko's mother's colleague and friend, and had once visited Miko's house. She quickly explained the situation.

Miko's mother worked at the shopping mall. Not long ago, while she was tidying shelves, a product above the shelf came loose and fell, hitting Miko's mother. Miko's mother accidentally fell and hit her head, losing consciousness.

"...Don't worry, your mom has already woken up."

Amamiya Natsuki said in a deep voice:

"Where is Auntie?"

"In the staff lounge in the back."

"Miko and I will go see Auntie." Amamiya Natsuki turned to the girls and said in a low voice, "You all check the shopping mall."

"Understood."

Shinomiya Kaguya nodded lightly, indicating understanding.

"..."

Upon arriving at the staff lounge, Amamiya Natsuki quickly saw Miko's mother, sitting alone on a chair in the lounge, a white gauze patch on her forehead, faintly showing a hint of red.

"Mom."

Seeing this scene, Miko's eyes immediately welled up with misty tears.

"Why are you here?" Miko's mother's face was a bit pale. She looked up and smiled, "I just accidentally fell; I'm fine now."

"Auntie Yuka, whether you're okay or not isn't up to you; it's up to the doctor." Amamiya Natsuki said seriously, "Let's go, we'll go to the Hospital for a check-up."

"No need to go." Miko's mother waved her hand, "I'll be fine after resting for a while."

"You must go." Miko bit her lower lip, "Only after a check-up can I be at ease."

The auntie next to them was also persuading, and after hesitating for a moment, Miko's mother finally agreed.

There was a Hospital near the shopping mall.

Amamiya Natsuki and Miko went together, accompanying Miko's mother to the Hospital, running around for body checks. Fortunately, it was just a false alarm, and there was no serious injury.

"Phew..."

Only then did Miko finally breathe a sigh of relief.

The phrase 'false alarm' is what all patients and family members want to hear the most, without exception.

"Let's go, time to go home."

Miko's steps clearly quickened, and she was about to leave the consultation room.

The next moment, a mutilated evil spirit floated through the door, startling Miko, who quickly grabbed Amamiya Natsuki's right hand and whispered, "I didn't pay much attention before, but there are so many evil spirits in the Hospital."

Amamiya Natsuki squeezed Miko's fingers: "It's normal for there to be many evil spirits in a place like a Hospital."

The rooftops, Corridors, under the beds, and even on many patients, there were evil spirits everywhere. In Amamiya Natsuki's opinion, it was much scarier than the evil spirit Hospital in the Game.

The two arrived at the Corridor.

"Miko?" Mrs. Yotsuya's eyes shifted to their clasped hands, and a smile appeared on her face. "You and Natsuki..."

"We're not dating!"

Miko's pretty face flushed, and she quickly denied it.

"It's fine to date, Mom won't object, but you must pay attention to safety."

"What does safety mean? I don't understand at all!" Miko quickly changed the subject. "The examination report is very good. The doctor said Mom can go home and rest. Don't let the wound get wet for the next few days, and rest well."

"Eh, what about washing my hair then?"

"I'll wash it for Mom!"

...

While Miko was talking to Mrs. Yotsuya, Amamiya Natsuki went to buy the medicine, and then the three of them left the Hospital together.

Night quietly fell.

The lights came on.

Countless neon lights flickered on the street.

"Oh no." Miko's steps suddenly paused. "I haven't told Kyosuke yet..."

"Don't worry, I've already sent a message to Kyosuke." Amamiya Natsuki held up his phone. "He's waiting for you two to come back."

"That's good." Miko breathed a sigh of relief and quickly reacted, "Eh, you're not going back?"

Amamiya Natsuki shook his head and said:

"I still have to go to the shopping mall."

...

Bidding farewell to Miko, Amamiya Natsuki returned to the shopping mall and soon arrived at a Restaurant on the third floor.

"Natsuki, we're here."

In a corner, a blonde girl waved high.

Amamiya Natsuki walked over.

"Hayasaka, order another dish." Shinomiya Kaguya turned to look at the maid.

"I understand."

Hayasaka Ai bowed slightly and turned to leave.

The food is just an excuse, getting rid of me is the real reason, right?

But it doesn't matter, Hayasaka Ai raised her right hand and tucked the hair falling to her chest behind her ear, a small and exquisite black listening device faintly visible in her ear.

Amamiya Natsuki sat down in the empty seat:

"Any special discoveries?"

"No." Kitagawa Marin shook her head and said, "We've walked around twice, and it just looks like an ordinary shopping mall, not a single strange thing."

"Natsuki-kun, here's your cola." Fujiwara Chika handed over a glass of cola. "Midnight Mall Monster Party... The name is so strange. Do we have to wait in the shopping mall until Midnight?"

"The Game doesn't require us to stay in the shopping mall all the time, so no." Amamiya Natsuki picked up the cola, took a sip, "When Midnight comes, we'll be directly pulled into the Game."

"That's good." Fujiwara Chika nodded, picked up an ice cream, and ate it like a cat. "If I don't go home tonight, Mom and Dad will definitely be very nagging."

"This is the shopping mall map."

Shinomiya Kaguya took out a hand-drawn map, with every floor's fire escape, elevator, main shops, etc., all clearly marked.

Kitagawa and Fujiwara, those two idiots, were just strolling around; Shinomiya Kaguya was the one truly gathering information.

"Currently, it's still unknown whether the Midnight Mall is a real shopping mall or a scene constructed by the Game." Dumbfounded Miss raised her black tea and took a graceful sip. "We can try to prepare some things in advance."

Fujiwara Chika asked curiously: "Prepare what?"

Shinomiya Kaguya's eyes shifted, looking towards Amamiya Natsuki, her lips pursed: "Natsuki-kun, what do you think we need most?"

Amamiya Natsuki pondered for a moment, then quickly said:

"Walkie-talkies."

In the information age, what is most important?

Of course, it's information.

Having a walkie-talkie to communicate when separated would definitely be very useful.

It's a pity that the Game backpack can only store items and props produced by the Game. Walkie-talkies can't be put in there, otherwise Amamiya Natsuki would definitely put in a few more for emergencies.

"Speaking of which... we also need night vision goggles." Kitagawa Marin raised her hand and said, "The shopping mall turns off its lights at Midnight, so it will definitely be very dark then."

"Night vision goggles are hard to buy, right?" Fujiwara Chika said, "If we order on Amazon now, we won't get them until tomorrow."

"Don't worry." Shinomiya Kaguya held her black tea. "Leave the item preparation to me."

Not far away.

Hayasaka Ai silently pressed the listening earphone in her ear, feeling speechless.

You just speak, and the task will surely fall on me later, right?

"Um, where should the items be placed?"

Fujiwara Chika asked.

Amamiya Natsuki drank his cola: "At Midnight, almost all shopping malls are closed. It's best to put them in a place with unrestricted access."

"I know!" Fujiwara Chika's eyes lit up. "The restroom!"

The pink-haired girl's voice was clear: "Even at Midnight, the restroom can be accessed as usual."

Shinomiya Kaguya nodded slightly, "That works."

"And, and." Fujiwara Chika raised two fingers, pressing them against her temples, looking like she was thinking hard. "When we enter the Game, we might not spawn in the same location... Just in case, it's best to agree on a meeting point now."

"The shopping mall has five floors in total." Kitagawa Marin hugged her right arm across her chest, her left hand supporting her chin. "Let's choose a central location... How about the entrance of this Restaurant?"

"No problem."

"To be safe." Amamiya Natsuki continued, "To prevent anything from imitating and mixing in with us, it's best to use a secret code when we meet."

Speaking of which, Amamiya Natsuki glanced at Dumbfounded Miss.

The Yandere Kaguya in the mirror world still left a deep impression.

Shinomiya Kaguya's cheeks puffed slightly, clearly recalling that extremely terrible memory.

Kitagawa Marin's eyes lit up: "Odd change, even no change?"

"Eh?" The pink-haired girl looked over in surprise, "What kind of secret code is that? I've never heard of it before?"

Amamiya Natsuki said:

"If you haven't heard of it, it won't be easily answered by others."

"That's the secret code." Kitagawa Marin raised her hand to cover her mouth, whispering, "The next line is..."

...

Besides that, there was one more preparation.

"Before entering the Game, I also need to apply abilities to you." Amamiya Natsuki finished his cola, interlaced his fingers, and said, "What skills do you want?"

Walkie-talkies, night vision goggles, stun guns—preparing these things in advance was just an attempt; it wasn't clear if they would appear in the Game, but abilities applied would definitely be carried into the Game.

Of course, there were only a few skills available at the moment, so there wasn't much choice.

Evil Spirit Banishing cannot be used in the Game.

Sheep Transformation Technique can only be cast on allies.

Finally, at Fujiwara Chika's suggestion, everyone chose the 'Seize and Eliminate Evil' combo skill.

The all-evil team was officially formed.

"You two hold hands." Kitagawa Marin stretched lazily. "Marin and I will talk about it later, no rush."

"Holding hands..."

Shinomiya Kaguya immediately clenched her fists.

This is a Restaurant, holding hands with a boy in public would surely be misunderstood!

Not only Kaguya, but even Fujiwara Chika coughed twice and vaguely averted her gaze.

This pink-haired idiot was so carefree just two days ago, as if she never let romantic feelings bother her, but ever since she woke up in Amamiya Natsuki's arms that morning, her attitude had clearly undergone a subtle change.

"What are you two dawdling for?" Kitagawa Marin asked, puzzled, "You've held hands at home before."

"So this is a Restaurant..." Fujiwara Chika stammered, "What if people misunderstand?"

"Exactly."

Dumbfounded Miss nodded subconsciously.

"Hmm..." Kitagawa Marin rested her right hand on her chin, pondered for a few seconds, and then snapped her fingers. "I have an idea."

"Natsuki, come here, come here." The blonde girl beckoned. "Sit next to me."

Amamiya Natsuki was eating and looked up when he heard her: "Doing what?"

"You'll know when you come over."

Amamiya Natsuki got up and walked to Kitagawa's side.

"Sit down."

Kitagawa Marin lightly pushed Amamiya Natsuki's shoulder.

Next to Kitagawa was Fujiwara Chika, and then Dumbfounded Miss. Amamiya Natsuki couldn't help but say:

"Isn't it too crowded?"

"The more crowded, the healthier."

...

Once he was seated, Kitagawa Marin let out a soft "Heh ya" and snuggled up next to Amamiya Natsuki. The already small corner instantly became crowded.

Different yet equally pleasant fragrances wafted from the three girls, lingering in the air, exceptionally delightful.

"Now you two can secretly play the hand-holding Game under the table." Kitagawa Marin made a peace sign. "I'll be your shield."

...

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