Ayaka looked at Sakura, her mind racing.
Although it was unexpected, it aligned with what Kazuha had described.
A girl from the countryside, with a common sense that was both amusing and baffling.
And yet...
She couldn't see through Sakura at all.
Sakura's identity was perhaps not as simple as it seemed.
"Completely wrong! You can't just say such things!"
Yoimiya crossed her arms, unable to refrain from scolding.
How could such a naive girl have made it to Inazuma City?
She had absolutely no common sense.
And alone, it must have been dangerous on the road.
What if she encountered a hilichurl... no, wait.
She probably couldn't even defeat a slime!
"Oh."
Sakura nodded slightly, her voice flat.
She picked up another pastry.
"!"
She hadn't listened at all!
Yoimiya's chest heaved with anger, her small fists clenched.
"If you continue like this, you'll be tricked into being sold off sooner or later."
"Oh."
"You..."
Yoimiya's face turned red, and for a moment, she was speechless.
How could anyone be so strange?
She was as unapproachable as the Raiden Shogun!
Sakura looked at Kazuha and asked softly,
"Why can't such things be said carelessly?"
Kazuha's expression was peculiar. How could he explain this to her?
This wasn't like the game in his past life, where he could call out "waifu" to every character he met.
"Hmph, leave it to me!"
Yoimiya patted her chest, volunteering to be her teacher.
She was the renowned love guru of Hanamizaka!
Even if it was self-proclaimed.
"If you want to find a boyfriend, the first thing you need to do is..."
"Do you have a boyfriend?"
Sakura suddenly looked up and asked calmly.
"Ah?"
The lively girl was stunned.
She had never expected to be asked such a question.
Teacher, this question is beyond the syllabus!
"I, I..."
Her pretty face turned red at a visible pace, and she stammered.
Sakura stared intently at Yoimiya, her gaze scrutinizing.
"Do you have one?"
"I, I'm just temporarily..."
"Do you have one?"
"Hmph, if I wanted one, I could definitely have one!"
"Do you have one?"
"Not yet..."
Sakura withdrew her gaze, saying nothing.
But a subtle aura of disdain emanated from her.
As if to say, is this all the love guru is capable of?
"Wuuu."
Yoimiya lowered her head dejectedly, covering her face.
She had finally been broken by Sakura's single question.
In the end, she also lacked experience.
She was just a naive young girl who had only fantasized about romance.
Damn it, how did it turn out like this!
She instinctively glanced at Sakura's impressive bust.
What do country girls eat to have such good nutrition...
No, no, is having a big chest everything!
Kazuha's lips curled, and he almost burst out laughing.
This country bumpkin wasn't even giving the sly fox any face.
Why did you have to provoke her?
Ayaka couldn't help but smile.
She enjoyed this atmosphere.
It was with two or three close friends that one could truly relax.
And Ayaka's master...
"..."
Sakura observed all this, remaining silent.
She hadn't truly listened to others for a long time.
This feeling, perhaps, wasn't bad.
"Y-you all are not allowed to laugh at me!"
Yoimiya, flustered, slammed the table.
Her gaze inadvertently fell upon the pastries.
Suddenly, she felt like eating one.
"..."
Sakura silently shielded the pastries in front of her.
Not for you.
"Wuu, you're all bullying me!"
...
After a bit of commotion.
Kazuha had to step in to appease the two women.
Finally, Sakura shared the pastries.
The few of them sat together at ease.
"Ah-hoo, so delicious."
Yoimiya's cheeks puffed out, her face full of happiness.
Like a little hamster.
"Miss Sakura will be staying at the Kamisato Estate for now."
Ayaka said with a smile after finishing her pastry.
As expected of a young lady, even eating pastries was a delight to behold, elegant and beautiful.
Kazuha had no objections and looked to Sakura for her opinion.
The latter nodded slightly, seeming unconcerned about her accommodation.
Kazuha's heart relaxed, having fulfilled his promise to the sly fox.
Besides, he still needed to meet with Hiiragi Chisato.
After all, that foolish girl was even easier to lose than Sakura.
He prepared to bid farewell to the ladies.
"Then I'll go..."
"Are you going to find your fiancée?"
A gentle voice rang out, like a spring breeze.
But it made Yoimiya, standing nearby, tremble all over.
It was coming, the young lady's test!
"This... our engagement has been annulled. How did you know, Miss Ayaka?"
Kazuha felt a bit embarrassed discussing the embarrassing past engagement.
"I happened to meet Miss Hiiragi some time ago, and we had a very pleasant conversation."
"Cough, cough."
Yoimiya choked, pleasant conversation?
You two young ladies almost fought!
Kazuha asked curiously, "What's wrong, Yoimiya?"
Yoimiya's lips parted slightly, her small hands twisting together in distress.
She couldn't just say that these two young ladies from the Yashiro and Commission were vying for the same man.
But if she didn't say anything, she felt terribly suffocated.
She really wanted to vent!
"I..."
Just then.
"Yoimiya, are you feeling unwell?"
The elegant young lady took Yoimiya's hand, her voice filled with concern.
Her smile was warm and kind.
Yoimiya shivered and quickly shook her head.
"It's nothing, it's nothing. I just wanted to say that they... get along very well."
"Yes, that's right!"
With her best friend by her side, she decisively chose the path of least resistance.
"Is that so."
Kazuha nodded, but something still felt off.
Suppressing his doubts, he apologized,
"I'm sorry, she came to Inazuma City alone."
"I need to escort her back to Ritou."
This was his promise, and he had to keep it.
Ayaka saw Kazuha's seriousness and sighed inwardly.
She had hoped to interact more with Kazuha and test him.
But she was a step too late again...
However, it was nice to be able to sit and chat together.
"My Lady."
Suddenly, a hoarse voice sounded.
Kazuha sensed something and looked towards a spot.
In the darkness, a figure of cold shadow stood there.
It was the Tenryou Commission's direct ninja unit, the Oniwabanshu.
Ayaka closed her fan, her noble demeanor evident.
At this moment, she was the eldest daughter of the Kamisato family, ruling the Yashiro Commission.
"Just say it, we are all friends."
The ninja received the order and quickly spoke:
"It's the Kanjou Commission."
"Someone at the festival had a conflict with them."
Kazuha's heart skipped a beat.
He didn't linger and rushed out directly.
"Hey, Kazuha, what's wrong!"
Yoimiya exclaimed in surprise and quickly called out.
"I'll go see!"
The Kanjou Commission...
They were after Hiiragi Chisato!