In Tenshukaku, at the Komore Teahouse.
"A punishment game during dinner?"
The few women present were taken aback, murmuring softly.
Is this punishment you speak of, a proper one?
"Can I really ask for anything?"
Kamisato Kazuha raised her small hand, asking earnestly.
The hot pot's steam rose, reflecting on her rosy cheeks.
Her watering eyes blinked, fixing on a certain someone.
If she were to achieve ultimate victory...
Wouldn't that mean she could openly get close to Xiao Yu.
"Ehehe, of course, anything is possible."
Yoimiya hummed lightly, her small face smug.
As she spoke, she secretly glanced at Kamisato Ayaka.
How about it, my good best friend.
You've created an opportunity for closeness, you must seize it well.
"..."
Kamisato Ayaka's lips curved upwards.
So this game was the plan of the two women.
Who told Yoimiya not to keep an eye on Qin Yu.
To make up for her mistake, the emotional master of Hanamizaka made her reappearance.
This time, Yoimiya vowed she wouldn't mess up!
"Please put away your dangerous thoughts."
Qin Yu raised his hand and tapped Yoimiya's head, his face darkening.
"Ouch."
Yoimiya rubbed her small head, becoming much more obedient.
Annoying Qin Yu, always bullying her.
Just wait until Ayaka severely punishes you later.
When you're locked in the dark room.
She didn't want to save Qin Yu then!
Yoimiya silently held a grudge.
Qin Yu shook his head helplessly.
These girls, as soon as they gather, start plotting.
What would happen if they stayed together for longer?
He had to assert some authority.
Qin Yu pondered countermeasures in secret.
Did they really think it was easy to get him?
Thinking this, he subconsciously looked at the silent, elegant figure.
"..."
Sakura was examining the boning knife in her hand.
Beside the knife, the fish head opened its mouth, still very much alive.
A slight curve appeared on Qin Yu's lips.
He suddenly felt that the aloof Sakura was a bit more endearing.
See, she doesn't compete or snatch, and she's quiet. So much less troublesome.
"..."
Sakura suddenly looked up at Qin Yu, her hand eager.
How should she swing her knife at someone?
The next moment.
Ding—!
Sakura directly raised her boning knife and stabbed the fish head on the edge of the table.
The poor fish head was split in two.
Qin Yu coughed lightly, his expression slightly stiff.
Perhaps he needed to reconsider what he had just said.
"Hehe... it's just a small game."
Kamisato Ayaka said elegantly, holding her teacup.
Her posture was graceful and reserved, seemingly unbothered.
Truly a young lady of the Yashiro Commission.
"Then Ayaka can rest, and we'll just play."
Kamisato Kazuha gently smiled, holding Kamisato Ayaka's small hand.
Her caring expression was just like sisters chatting.
"..."
Kamisato Kazuha's beautiful eyes narrowed.
She had to be wary of any suspicious women approaching Xiao Yu.
Currently, Yoimiya posed no threat.
As for Kamisato Ayaka, she had already made it onto her little notebook.
"That would be too disappointing, the emphasis should be on participation."
Kamisato Ayaka gently shook her head, her eyes flickering.
Forcing her to withdraw now would be overthinking.
That was her Master.
"Hehe..."
The two young ladies exchanged glances, the atmosphere harmonious and loving.
As for their individual little thoughts...
"Okay, then let's all play together."
"What game shall we play?"
As these two women's gazes clashed, Qin Yu smiled.
"Eh?"
Qin Yu's words drew the attention of the women.
They hadn't expected him to proactively suggest a game.
Was he impatient to be punished?
"Yoimiya, you announce it."
Qin Yu shook his head; he hadn't lost yet.
"Alright, I'll announce the rules!"
...
After a round of explanations, the game began.
Everyone sat around the table.
"Isn't this game unfair?"
Qin Yu covered his eyes with his hand, suspecting.
"No questioning the fair judge!"
Yoimiya hummed lightly, holding several cards in her hand.
After distributing them to the women, she patted Qin Yu.
"Wake up, open your eyes."
Qin Yu, now awake, found the women gathered around him.
The game was simple: guess the spy.
One of the women held the spy identity card.
After the others consulted, they had to cover for her.
Qin Yu lowered his hands. "This is clearly wrong."
After a round of questioning, he would have to find the spy.
If he couldn't, he would lose.
As for the consequences of losing...
One could tell from the looks of the women opposite him.
"Let's start quickly."
Kamisato Kazuha and Kamisato Ayaka urged him with gentle eyes.
In the blink of an eye, they seemed impatient.
Don't worry, we'll "punish" you gently.
"..."
Sakura still held that knife, her gaze indifferent.
She seemed uninterested in these games.
Yoimiya covered her mouth and chuckled.
Could the women united not handle just Qin Yu?
Hurry up and give up resisting, and obediently accept your punishment!
"?"
Qin Yu looked at Yoimiya, his suspicion growing.
These rules were clearly designed to mess with him.
"Fair" judge, could it be you're the spy!
"Ahem, why are you looking at me."
Yoimiya turned her face away, feeling a bit guilty.
Qin Yu smiled kindly.
Alright Yoimiya, you've clearly been bribed.
You just wait.
"Then I'll start asking."
Qin Yu's gaze swept over the women, his tone solemn.
The women secretly exchanged glances and nodded slightly.
Qin Yu looked at Sakura, about to ask.
Sakura raised her chin and stated plainly, "No."
Qin Yu chuckled inwardly.
Such a simple and honest answer, just like you.
He looked at Kamisato Kazuha again. "Is it you?"
"Me?"
Kamisato Kazuha was taken aback, appearing surprised.
However, under the table, her small hand clenched slightly.
Her identity was indeed the spy...
"It's not me, Xiao Yu."
After a moment of silence, Kamisato Kazuha raised her face and smiled.
"Is that so..."
Qin Yu didn't press further, his gaze enigmatic.
Kamisato Kazuha blinked, feeling nervous.
Her gaze met Kamisato Ayaka's beside her.
She felt Qin Yu was extremely confident. What did he know?
"Confess now, and the punishment later will be gentler."
Qin Yu smiled slightly.
He was serious about one thing.
This game, from the beginning, was unfair.
A prompt sounded in his mind.
[Ding, Kamisato Ayaka's emotion points +1.]
[Kamisato Kazuha's emotion points +1.]
[Your game cheat has been loaded.]
How could you guys even come up with such a game...
This is basically handing yourselves over on a platter.