So, Miyamizu Mitsuha just went with it.
As she spoke, she scooped a spoonful of cake and brought it to Hasaka's mouth.
Hasaka clearly froze for a moment.
But right after, a pink blush spread across her fair face.
Her cherry-red lips parted slightly, accepting the food from Miyamizu Mitsuha.
"It's delicious, want to try mine?"
Hasaka said while scooping a spoonful of parfait she had brought and offering it to Miyamizu Mitsuha.
Miyamizu Mitsuha initially intended to feed the beautiful woman.
Now, receiving a return, of course, she did not refuse.
Moreover, she wanted to try that parfait too.
Taking a bite, Miyamizu Mitsuha hugged her cheek and smiled happily.
Seeing Miyamizu Mitsuha easily accept the "feeding play"...
Hasaka's gaze briefly showed suspicion.
But she quickly hid it.
The two chatted while finishing their dessert.
Afterward, Miyamizu Mitsuha stood up, preparing to leave.
"Ah... Azuma-san, where are you going next? Maybe we're going the same way?"
Hasaka asked mischievously.
This playful demeanor from the girl would definitely be a lethal blow to any high school boy.
But unfortunately, those flirtatious eyes were wasted on a blind "man".
"I'm planning to visit Tokyo Tower for a bit."
Miyamizu Mitsuha casually replied.
"Aha!" Hasaka clapped her hands. "What a coincidence! I was planning to visit Tokyo Tower as well. How about we go together!"
Miyamizu Mitsuha, without thinking much, immediately nodded in agreement.
So, the two of them took the train and headed straight for Tokyo Tower.
Along the way, Hasaka repeatedly chose the right moments to say things that would make a guy's heart flutter.
Miyamizu Mitsuha just kept nodding continuously.
Their day trip in Tokyo proceeded very comfortably.
They took the elevator straight up to the highest observation deck of Tokyo Tower.
After enjoying the view, they walked down from top to bottom for more sightseeing.
When they left Tokyo Tower, it was already two in the afternoon.
Hasaka suggested going to Ginza for lunch.
Hearing this, Miyamizu Mitsuha smiled so much her mouth almost twisted.
So, the two of them went to Ginza.
They had an extravagant sushi meal.
Afterward, they began strolling around the streets.
They walked the entire Ginza street.
Until it started to get dark.
The two of them... No, to be precise, only Miyamizu Mitsuha felt satisfied and stopped.
She was carrying a lot of things, looking extremely content.
Meanwhile, Hasaka was also holding a bunch of large and small bags, but her expression was nearly falling apart.
"Thank you, Hasaka-chan."
"It-It's nothing, Azuma-kun, as long as you're happy."
"Well, I'm going home now. We... will have the chance to meet again, right?"
"Umu, there will definitely be a chance."
The two waved goodbye.
Miyamizu Mitsuha got into a taxi.
Once Miyamizu Mitsuha was out of sight...
Hasakano, it should be called Hayasaka Ai
Hayasaka Ai almost collapsed onto the ground.
She casually threw the pile of things aside and sat down on the steps.
A day of shopping, and even a professional maid trained since childhood like her could feel her legs go numb.
They say women are scary when shopping.
But why are men so terrifying to shop with as well?!
Hayasaka Ai silently cursed in her heart.
But immediately after, she flashed a confident smile.
"Heh, what's all this 'onii-chan' stuff, it's nothing special!"
"Under my beauty and perfect strategy, isn't he just an ordinary simp after all?"
"Next step is just to speed up the conquest, make him kneel at my feet."
"By then... Hump! Let's see if he dares to threaten me with my mom again, and then he'll just have to let me mold him however I want!"
Hayasaka Ai was incredibly pleased with herself.
As a maid with multiple personas stacked on top of each other.
At school, Hayasaka Ai never appeared in her true form.
While at Shuchiin, she constantly changed her hairstyle, makeup, and disguise to hide her true self.
This was the legendary form "Hasaka".
Changing hairstyles, wearing colored contact lenses, and adding makeup and style changes.
She completely transformed into a different person.
Even her classmates, if she changed into another form, would not recognize her.
Today, Hayasaka Ai went out to socialize with her classmates from Shuchiin.
After all, the students in Shuchiin were mostly descendants of nobles with power and influence.
As a maid of the Shinomiya family, Hayasaka Ai needed to expand her network.
This would help with gathering information.
When needed, she could also help Kaguya recruit personnel.
But today, after the social event ended, Hayasaka Ai accidentally discovered Yukima Azuma.
Recalling everything that happened before and Yukima Azuma's annoying behavior.
Hayasaka Ai, in her changed appearance, decided to try setting a trap for Yukima Azuma.
And that's how Hasaka took the initiative to exchange Line accounts.
Unexpectedly, Yukima Azuma fell for it so easily.
"Feeding play," sure, she was up for it.
A few small tricks, and the other party seemed to be completely oblivious, even enjoying it immensely.
Throughout the entire day,
Aside from being genuinely exhausted,
Hayasaka Ai had to admit that she had a lot of fun.
As long as she used Hasaka's identity to make Yukima Azuma fall madly in love,
Not only would it be an easy way to take revenge for everything that happened before,
But if Yukima Azuma ever tried to suppress her again
Hump, dream on!
Hayasaka Ai's confidence swelled like never before.
That little Yukima Azuma, she could easily have him in the palm of her hand!
After resting for quite a while,
Hayasaka Ai stood up, carrying the big and small bags, preparing to head back to the Shinomiya house.
In the coming days, Hayasaka planned to ask her lady for time off.
Taking advantage of the current momentum, she would strive to successfully conquer Yukima Azuma.
...
Meanwhile, on the other side,
Miyamizu Mitsuha returned home to the Yukima residence, carrying a pile of things.
Luckily, she had saved the address on her phone...
Otherwise, she would've definitely gotten lost.
She used the key to open the door.
Miyamizu Mitsuha entered the hallway, changed her shoes, and then returned to her room.
She threw herself onto the soft, cloud-like bed.
Miyamizu Mitsuha let out a deep sigh.
So satisfying!
Visiting a super fancy caf, touring Tokyo Tower and Ginza.
This dream has been so worth it!
It's truly a gift from the heavens.
So, even if she were to wake up right now, she wouldn't regret a thing.
Lying face down on the bed, her eyes fluttered shut from sleepiness.
Even though she was born in a small town with great stamina,
After a day out like today, she felt a bit worn out.
Just as she was about to drift off to sleep
"Nyan?"
A clear meow made Miyamizu Mitsuha wake up.
Shiratamaru jumped onto the bed, using its little paws with soft pink pads to pat its owner.
It hadn't been fed dinner yet.
It was time for the master to dish out the food!
But Miyamizu Mitsuha didn't understand Shiratamaru's signal.
Looking at the cute round white fluff in front of her, she opened her eyes wide in surprise.
A moment later, she hugged Shiratamaru and buried her face in its soft fur.
Who would've thought, even in a dream, there'd be a cat to sniff!
Shiratamaru: ?
Being buried by its owner and sniffed at, Shiratamaru froze for a moment.
This wasn't the first time something like this had happened.
Moreover... if she's already sniffing, why not feed me already!
However, after a moment of excitedly petting the cat, Miyamizu Mitsuha gradually drifted off to sleep.
.....
The next morning.
Yukima Azuma woke up in his room.
He grabbed his phone and immediately refunded all the items Miyamizu Mitsuha had bought that could be returned.
As for the items that couldn't be refunded...
"Then I'll just leave them at home."
"They're not worth much anyway."
Yukima Azuma's gift stockpile was getting a bit empty.
The items Miyamizu Mitsuha picked were decent for future gifts, so they worked out.
Afterward, he added some food to Shiratamaru's bowl.
Shiratamaru buried its head in the bowl, eating hungrily.
Once finished, Yukima Azuma went out for his morning run.
When his run ended, his phone vibrated.
He checked and saw a message from Hasaka on Line.
Hasaka: [Azuma-kun, are you free today? My mom gave me two movie tickets.]
Hasaka: [My friends are all busy today, so if you don't go, it'll be a waste.]
Yukima Azuma stared at the message, a small smirk forming on his lips.
Heh, Hasaka, huh?
Or should I call her Hayasaka Ai, the treacherous maid? Is she planning something with me again?
He laughed coldly.
But Yukima Azuma didn't call out Hayasaka Ai just yet.
Instead, he replied:
Azuma: [Oh? I'm free.]
Hasaka: [Great! Let's meet at 10 AM in Ginza.]
Azuma: [Okay.]
Hasaka: [Alright, it's settled then, hehe!]
Yukima Azuma turned off his phone screen.
"A game of cat and mouse, huh? Fine, let's see who's the hunter and who's the prey."
...
Back at the Shinomiya mansion,
Hayasaka Ai stared at the Line screen, blinking in doubt.
She felt like Yukima Azuma's tone today was... different from yesterday?
She quickly dismissed that odd feeling.
Because Yukima Azuma had agreed to her invitation.
That meant the next step in her conquest plan would be much easier.
The cinema was dimly lit, the theater spacious.
Heh, with just a little maneuvering, he'll be obedient and take the bait!
Chapter 151: Hayasaka Ai The Conquest Campaign Begins
Chapter 151: Hayasaka Ai The Conquest Campaign Begins
"Azuma-kun, over here!"
Standing on the bustling streets of Ginza, Hayasaka Ai waved at Yukima Azuma.
Her face lit up as if she was genuinely happy to see him again.
Even her heels lifted slightly, her whole body brimming with anticipation for the upcoming date.
But it was all a lie.
Hayasaka Ai wasn't just faking it with her appearanceshe meticulously controlled even the smallest gestures.
These seemingly unconscious actions
Though hard to notice
Could make others feel valued, naturally fostering goodwill.
Yukima Azuma quickly approached and greeted her:
"Good morning, Hasaka."
Hayasaka Ai blinked.
"Good morning~!"
Again.
Today, Yukima Azuma felt completely different from yesterday.
How strange.
But Hayasaka Ai temporarily set that thought aside.
She pulled out two tickets from her skirt pocket and handed one to Yukima Azuma.
They were tickets to a currently trending anime movie.
Choosing an anime movie was a double-edged sword.
Japan was a paradise of 2D culture, but not everyone liked anime.
Those who did would be delighted to meet a fellow enthusiast.
Those who didn't might even feel repulsed by the genre.
However, Hayasaka Ai had prepared meticulously, leaving no room for mistakes.
Of course, she was well aware that Yukima Azuma belonged to the anime-loving group.
In fact, he was an extremely famous light novel author himself.
So this choice carried only advantages, no downsides.
Moreover, choosing an anime movie made it easier to extend their conversation later.
Yukima Azuma took the movie ticket.
But his reaction wasn't what Hayasaka Ai had expected
There was no excitement, no enthusiastic discussion about the world of 2D.
Just a calm response.
"This uniform is...?" Yukima Azuma's gaze shifted to Hayasaka Ai.
Today, she was wearing the summer uniform of a Japanese high school girl.
A cute sailor-style blouse paired with a pleated gray skirt.
The skirt's length was subtly adjusteddefinitely folded up a little.
"I'm a first-year student at Filis Girls' Academy. Azuma-kun is a first-year too, right?"
"This is our uniform. What do you think? Cute, isn't it? I heard most boys have a soft spot for school uniforms."
Hayasaka Ai gently pressed down her skirt, tilting her body slightly forward.
And added a wink!
Such a move would make her youthful charm even more captivating.
Combined with her delicate facial features, it created an irresistible allure.
Normally, when faced with such a situation, a high school boy would
Instinctively take a step back, then stammer out a response.
But Yukima Azuma
"You look adorable. This style really suits Hasaka."
He answered seriously, then smiled.
Hayasaka Ai straightened up, her fingers unconsciously fiddling with the hem of her skirt.
"Really? As long as Azuma-kun likes it, that's good. I hesitated for a long time before coming out."
Something's off!
Why is Yukima Azuma playing it so straight from the start today!?
Could it be he already likes her!?
But if he did, he shouldn't be this calm.
Did her words and actions just now actually increase his affection?
Today, she couldn't read him at all.
Hayasaka Ai suddenly felt less confident than before.
.....
After a brief exchange of greetings, the two walked toward the Ginza movie theater.
Yukima Azuma led the way, while Hayasaka Ai followed half a step behind, on his right.
Perhaps because it was summer vacation,
The streets outside the Ginza movie theater were quite crowded.
Middle-aged parents guided their children out of the theater, while high school couples like them laughed and chatted as they entered.
People bustled back and forth,
And Hayasaka Ai gradually inched closer to Yukima Azuma,
Planning to create some light physical contact.
But just as she was looking for the perfect moment
Yukima Azuma's hand suddenly reached out.
A warm sensation spread from her wrist. Looking down, Hayasaka Ai realized that her wrist had been gently grasped by his hand.
His fingers were long, with clearly defined knuckles,
The kind of hands that seemed perfect for playing musical instruments.
He gave her wrist a slight tug, pulling her behind him.
"It's too crowded. Walk behind me, Hasaka. This way, you won't get bumped into."
Yukima Azuma's voice came from ahead.
Hayasaka Ai looked up, glancing at his profile.
The sense of reassurance he gave her
Wait!
Hayasaka Ai shook her head.
Wait, what am I thinking right now?
