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When the two turned around and opened their eyes, they saw Xia Yan making a gesture in front of them that said, "Rise, my subjects."
He was then brutally beaten with "Ora Ora" and "Muda Muda".
"Hey, when are we going to visit Mount Osori? I think the scenery there is much more beautiful."
Chika was muttering to herself again.
Mount Osori – located in Aomori Prefecture.
It is located at the northernmost tip of the state, in Shimokita, and is one of Japan's three major religious sites.
Due to past volcanic activity, sulfur fumes were formed, which spew out a mixture of steam and sulfurous odor, shrouding the entire mountain in a somber atmosphere.
But ahead, on the shores of the caldera lake, lies an endless expanse of pure white sand, presenting a tranquil landscape. In that strange world, whether hell or heaven, you'll find many graves of the dead.
This mountain was renamed because it was originally a place in this world for the deceased. It is the final destination for ghosts who have lost their place of refuge; it is a mountain that connects this world with the underworld.
Qianhua longs for places like this more than ordinary mountains.
"Um......?"
Kaguya has already changed the subject.
"Besides, wouldn't the scenery of the River Styx, with its blood pools and hellish landscapes, and windmills turning in the cycle of reincarnation, be even more beautiful?"
Xia Yan smiled knowingly.
"You can go during summer vacation. Anyway, the transportation is convenient. Even if some little ghosts crawl out, I'll catch you."
"Of course, that's assuming you don't plan to go to the beach in the summer."
"At the beach, I'll have to buy a new swimsuit!"
After struggling with this question, Chika realized that Kaguya had already fallen silent, and her head was now resting unconsciously on Natsuhiko's shoulder.
No wonder so.
They didn't come out last night; they came out early to watch the sunrise. They got up very early, so it's understandable that Kaguya Shinomiya fell asleep like that.
"Ah, I need to rest too, I'm tired =="
Chika let out a sound of envy.
"Everyone says the woman gives the man a lap pillow, but now it's the other way around. Alright, come on!"
Xia Yan spread his arms, and Qian Hua squeezed in as well.
Both of them were dressed very warmly, after all, it was a mountain climb, and they couldn't possibly come up in a dress.
In the end, the two of them fell asleep together, while Xia Yan gazed at the clouds drifting across the sky alone.
They slept until the sun's dark spots appeared.
It certainly couldn't be a bird or any other strange object; it was the Shinomiya family's large helicopter, and they had no intention of staying on this mountain.
The destination is Nagano Prefecture.
The deafening roar of the propellers shattered the morning silence as the approaching helicopter came to a halt overhead.
Kaguya and Chika, after all, were not pigs, and they too had already opened their sleepy eyes.
The helicopter hovering in the air lowered two ropes, and then a person slid down the ropes. This person was the one Xia Yan had predicted—Hayasaka Ai.
For Kaguya Shinomiya, he was a retainer, a sister, and a playmate.
"Miss, I am very happy to see your beautiful face."
"Happy Golden Week, Miss Qianhua (aeej)."
"Young Master Xia Yan, Happy Golden Week."
Hayasaka Ai, dressed in a maid outfit, greeted the two of them in a rigid manner.
Xia Yan nodded gently in response: "Let's go, Ai, let's embark on a flight together."
That's right. If we're going to Nagano Prefecture this time, the usual route would be by train—the Shinkansen.
The route is to first go to Shinjuku, then transfer to the Yamanote Line to Ueno, and then transfer to the Asama Line to Nagano Station.
however.
During this long Golden Week holiday, people flock to tourist attractions amidst massive crowds, creating seas of people everywhere.
Of course, we won't let them do that.
Naturally, taking a helicopter is also a good option.
After all, unlike Xia Yan's "superpowers", Shinomiya Kaguya belongs to a group with "money power".
"Then let's get on the plane!"
Hayasaka Ai reached out and made way for the group.
Looking down from the plane, the sky was a clear blue, and the sun was shining brightly. I took off my heavy mountaineering clothes, and in fact, it didn't take long before we arrived at the villa deep in the mountains.
Before me stood an ornate Japanese-style gate, about the width of a small house, a heavy, black wooden door that looked quite historic, with white walls extending into the distance on either side.
This is exactly like an ancient mansion.
The group went inside to change their clothes.
When Xia Yan came out.
"Welcome, young master!"
After leaving the room, Hayasaka Ai bowed her head in greeting.
Xia Yan was surprised for a moment, then calmed down, mainly because Hayasaka Ai's outfit at this moment was also very distinctive.
The light blue linen kimono exudes a cool and refreshing feel, and the hair tie, which is usually tied up, is also secured with a lacquer hair tie.
The overall and individual outfits suit her calm and composed temperament quite well.
"It's so beautiful, I love it!"
"..."
Hayasaka Ai was stunned for a moment.
"You should say that to Kaguya-sama and Chika-sama..."
Hayasaka Ai's expression remained unchanged.
Because the young ladies took a very long time to change clothes, Xia Yan led Ai around for a stroll.
"This is where I'll be staying."
After entering the entrance hall, Xia Yan was led to a Japanese-style room with tatami mats.
Apart from the illustrations and scrolls decorating the alcoves, the antique clock hanging on the wall, and the rosewood table in the center, the tatami room is empty.
"When you close the middle door, you can separate the room into a male room and a female room. Although it looks old-fashioned, the soundproofing is surprisingly good."
This is a very obvious hint.
"I can't interfere in your affairs with Chika-san, but please make sure Kaguya-sama is happy."
So that's what they were talking about.
Xia Yan sighed.
Large families always have their own troubles.
Of course, Xia Yan placed his hand on Ai's head: "You did very well too!"
Hayasaka Ai gave a gentle smile.
......
(Illustration by Ai Hayasaka)
Chapter 121 Kaguya vs. Chika vs. Ai
Kaguya and Chika's faces appeared before Xia Yan's eyes.
They had both changed into new clothes.
Kaguya wore a white dress that perfectly complemented her long, black hair.
Chika was also wearing a white long dress with a white shirt, the top two buttons of which were undone.
It's clear that the two are in a very good mood. The outdoor activities for today are over, and it's time for indoor activities.
The existence of what is commonly known as indoor games.
Three pretty girls sat casually on the floor, which was covered with various snack packages and drinks.
The fact that the sockets were full of chargers inexplicably gave the room a sense of home, and the room was faintly filled with the scent of young girls.
"If you're asking what kind of fun we could do, what would it be like?"
Kaguya said in a somewhat expectant tone.
"Well, let's play some UNO, or a card game, Monopoly, or something similar to decide who wins first."
The suggestion came from Chika, a student in the board game club.
UNO is also a card game that is popular all over the world.
"Okay, let's choose one first!"
Although Kaguya spoke in a gentle tone, a fighting spirit burned deep within her heart.
The so-called Monopoly game involves participants receiving a share of the game money, and using luck (rolling dice) and trading strategies to buy land and build buildings to earn rent.
In the end, only one person emerged victorious, while the rest went bankrupt.
The result was that eight rounds had been played since the start of the game, with each player becoming the tycoon twice in those eight rounds.
The ninth inning determines which three people will be penalized.
This means that the most crucial game will follow this one.
It should be said that only those who successfully win this round are the true winners.
Hayasaka Ai was eliminated early and became the first person to go bankrupt. Now, only Kaguya remains. She has put her funds into the stock market, while Natsuhiko and Chika are the two companies that own the most land.