Chapter 426: Beach, Villa, Battle
Chapter 426: Beach, Villa, Battle
A little later, at a luxurious hotel in Sapporo City, Hokkaido.
"As expected of Shuchiin Academy..."
Kato Megumi and Yamauchi Sakura used their room cards to open the door.
Looking at the luxurious room before them, which not only had a living room but also two independent suites, along with expensive pure wool carpets covering the floor, surprise could not help appearing on their faces.
Although the hotel they stayed in during their last trip to Kyoto City had been even more upscale than this one, that had been a self funded summer trip.
This time, it was a school funded school trip.
Instead of arranging dormitory style rooms for the students, they had provided such two person luxury suites.
This was enough to prove that the financial resources of ordinary high schools simply could not compare to a prestigious school like Shuchiin Academy.
"After all, this school trip is different from usual."
Asagiri and the others followed behind Yamauchi Sakura and Kato Megumi.
Because of prior arrangements, everyone was assigned rooms on the same floor, and there were no other students on this floor.
Although Miwa Ashikaga said she did not want to participate in a love triangle, she still granted Asagiri special permission, allowing him to stay in a single room instead of sharing with other male classmates.
Because of this, many boys who had been looking forward to the school trip were greatly disappointed.
Of course, they did not harbor any unspeakable feelings for Asagiri.
It was simply because Asagiri had excellent grades, was athletic, and had an interesting personality, so many boys admired him.
"Many first year students at Shuchiin Academy come from wealthy families."
Asagiri spoke casually.
"Although it’s just a trip to Hokkaido, safety is also a top priority. It would be troublesome if any student were kidnapped."
Hearing Asagiri’s words, Yamauchi Sakura could not help asking curiously,
"Then what about during free time?"
"Don’t worry about that."
Miwa Ashikaga, who was following behind everyone, raised her hand and pushed up her gold rimmed glasses, speaking in a calm tone.
"Before coming, I had already communicated with the Player factions within Sapporo City, and I also deployed a portion of the Ashikaga Budo Association’s Players to Sapporo City."
"I’ve also established contact with the local police here."
"If there’s any sign of trouble, I’ll receive the news immediately and do my best to eliminate all potential dangers."
"That’s good."
Kato Megumi first put away her suitcase, then looked at Asagiri and said,
"It’s already the sixth stage. Shido Masayoshi’s side..."
"Hey, hey, hey, what Shishido? What Masayoshi?"
Iwanaga Kotoko interrupted Kato Megumi, pouting as she said,
"We’re here to have fun, so let’s not worry about that bald, bearded guy for now."
"Chika will tell us when he needs to enter a Dungeon and clears out a certain schedule."
"At that time, we can just hack into his phone and confirm the Dungeon he’s participating in."
"Before that, let’s just enjoy the school trip!"
"Kotoko is actually right."
Asagiri chuckled and said,
"If we also fall into anxiety, wouldn’t we be no different from Shido Masayoshi, who fell into our trap a while ago and entered a state of unnecessary tension?"
"If he enters the Dungeon under prolonged mental stress, he’ll suffer negative effects from that."
"Since we’re here to have fun, we can just relax."
Yuuki Asuna stared at Asagiri with a very suspicious gaze and muttered softly,
"Although what you said sounds fine, somehow I feel... you just want to unlock that beach CG Kotoko mentioned as soon as possible, don’t you?"
"Of course."
Asagiri did not hide it at all.
He was all about honesty.
"If you count, you, Kotoko, Megumi, Yamauchi Sakura, Chika, and Kaguya, that’s already six people."
"It’s only a four day, three night school trip, so time is a bit tight."
"Of course, we can’t waste a single minute or second."
Fujiwara Chika immediately raised her hand, pointed at Hayasaka Ai, and, under the latter’s astonished gaze, smiled.
"You missed one, oh."
"No, I... this..."
Hayasaka Ai’s pretty face flushed red.
She stammered, not knowing how to reply, and could only glare at Fujiwara Chika.
Fujiwara Chika, as if reacting a step too late, belatedly said,
"Ah, oh? You don’t want to be counted in?"
"Sorry, sorry, I didn’t know you didn’t mean it that way about Asagiri. I misunderstood, haha."
"No, I didn’t mean that..."
Hayasaka Ai could not help secretly glancing at Asagiri.
Her face flushed even more, and she became flustered, not knowing what to say.
"Not that meaning?"
Fujiwara Chika wore a blank, innocent expression. She leaned closer to Hayasaka Ai and asked curiously,
"Then what exactly do you mean? I’m a bit confused by what you mean."
Seeing this scene, all the girls had only one thought in their minds.
Truly worthy of being a demon king level atmosphere destroyer, the terrifying existence referred to as Earth Cancer by Kaguya Shinomiya.
Fujiwara Chika was indeed naturally naive, but she possessed the ability to perceive the true emotions of others.
This sometimes made it impossible to tell whether she genuinely did not understand or was pretending not to understand while deliberately playing a trick.
"Chika, that’s enough."
Just as Hayasaka Ai felt at a loss and was unable to cope with Earth Cancer’s pursuit, Asagiri suddenly said this in a serious tone.
Then he slowly continued,
"My mistake. I missed one. It’s seven people."
"Eh?"
Fujiwara Chika drew out her voice, showing a mischievous smile as she said,
"So you’re interested in Ai too? Ah, I see, I see!"
"Heh heh."
Asagiri first let out a cold laugh, then spoke with a serious expression.
"Not only am I interested in her, I’m even already fantasizing about helping her apply sunscreen. Our bodies touch, the sunlight shines down warmly, the sand beneath us is soft, and the atmosphere becomes a scene worthy of a romance game!"
Hearing this, the girls present were more speechless than shy.
Yuuki Asuna even rolled her eyes and said exasperatedly,
"I truly admire you."
"How do you manage to say such abstract things in such a solemn tone, like you’re making an oath?"
Asagiri heard this and turned his gaze toward Yuuki Asuna, seriously adding,
"I’ve fantasized about yours too. And not just solo scenes, but also duo scenes with Kotoko, duo scenes with Megumi, and trio scenes with Kotoko and Megumi..."
"Stop, stop, stop!"
Seeing Asagiri getting more and more outrageous, Yuuki Asuna, whose face had flushed slightly, hurriedly interrupted him.
"Are you doing math problems here?"
"We haven’t even reached the beach yet, and you’re already fantasizing."
Asagiri raised his right hand and slowly clenched his fingers into a fist, speaking in a very passionate tone.
"Transforming the fantasies in your heart into power that can change reality. That is Persona!"
"What are you getting so fired up about..."
...
That afternoon, on the coast about ten kilometres from Sapporo City.
"It’s the sea!"
Looking at the detached villa in front of them, located behind the golden sandy beach, imposing yet somehow a little out of place, Kato Megumi said calmly,
"No need to ask. It’s Kotoko’s villa again, isn’t it?"
"No."
Kaguya Shinomiya raised her hand to tuck back her long black hair and spoke calmly.
"It’s the Shinomiya Family’s."
"It doesn’t matter whose it is!"
Iwanaga Kotoko was very excited, almost unable to resist jumping up.
Her skin, already very fair, looked incredibly cute under the sunlight, like a delicate porcelain doll emitting light.
However, the words spoken by this porcelain doll were, as always, dangerously suggestive.
"For the next four days and three nights, I will challenge Asagiri with all my might!"
"Beach, room, living room, bathroom, behind the rock wall, next to the big tree, under the sun umbrella, in the warm seawater. I will open up every battlefield with Asagiri!"
Asagiri heard this and chuckled before replying,
"Your figure isn’t big, but your words are quite bold."
"You want to have a showdown with me? Then bring it on!"
"You two, after arriving in Hokkaido, why has your frequency of going crazy increased so much..."
Yuuki Asuna, carrying her shoulder bag, sighed and looked at the detached villa in front of her.
"We’ll play here for two days, then go back to Sapporo City the day after tomorrow to look around, and after that, it’s just waiting for the school trip to end and returning to Tokyo, right?"
"That’s right."
"The environment around here is really nice."
Yamauchi Sakura looked around.
The golden sand beach was both soft and bright, shimmering under the sunlight.
The sound of waves gently lapping against the shore was reassuring, and the sea breeze blowing toward them carried a fresh scent.
Most importantly, they had this beach entirely to themselves, with no one to disturb them.
"But..."
Kato Megumi, in a gentle and friendly tone, said something startling that made all the girls blush.
"We didn’t bring enough clothes."
"If we have to change into a new set every time, the clothes we brought won’t be enough, and it’s also not very convenient."
"Didn’t bring enough? Not convenient?"
Hayasaka Ai and Kaguya Shinomiya both looked puzzled.
"Yes."
Kato Megumi raised her hand, her fair, tender index finger pointing at Asagiri, and spoke in a soft voice.
"He’ll tear them."
"What!? Tear them!?"
Unlike Kaguya Shinomiya and Hayasaka Ai, who became shy upon hearing this, Fujiwara Chika was stunned at first.
Then an expectant look appeared on her face.
"So rough... The thought of my cute beach outfit getting forcefully ruined makes me feel o..."
"Chika, control yourself."
After Asagiri forcefully interrupted Fujiwara Chika’s mysterious words of anticipation, he immediately looked at Iwanaga Kotoko, his expression solemn.
"There’s no choice. We can only use that move."
Iwanaga Kotoko also nodded seriously.
"Yes, we can only do that."
Yuuki Asuna felt an ominous premonition rise in her heart and tentatively asked,
"What... are you planning to do?"
"Clang!"
Iwanaga Kotoko took out a long dress from her inventory and displayed it before everyone.
Then a meaningful smile appeared on her lips.
"Phantom Dress can transform into any appearance, and it can even enter a battle damaged state according to the user’s will. It won’t get dirty either, so..."
"You know what I mean."
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