Kaguya-sama: Love Is War wants me to turn myself in.

At 8:10 p.m., the Shinkansen arrived in Osaka.

Amamiya Natsuki and Umimu stepped off the train, preparing to transfer.

"It's raining."

Stepping off the Shinkansen, a wave of damp, cold air hit me.

The drizzling rain cast a hazy glow over the countless neon lights in the night.

“I came to Osaka with my friends before, back in my third year of junior high school. It’s been almost a year now.” Kitagawa Kaimu turned to look at her. “Natsuki, you hold the umbrella.”

Amamiya Natsuki looked over speechlessly: "Where's your umbrella?"

“It’s in my backpack,” Kitagawa Kaimu said matter-of-factly. “I was carrying things in one hand and taking pictures with my phone in the other, so I didn’t have time to hold an umbrella.”

How can you say you're not available? You can easily store your backpack in the lockers at the station!

Natsuki Amamiya silently took out an umbrella and opened it.

"Hey~"

Kitagawa Kaimu stepped under the umbrella, took out her phone, and happily took a picture.

“Last time I came here, it was during the day, and the feeling was completely different from at night, although the station hasn’t changed at all.” Kitagawa Kaimu snapped a few photos, then put away her phone and told Amamiya Natsuki about her experiences on her last trip. “I remember there was a really delicious conveyor belt sushi restaurant that wasn’t far away, near the station. I still remember the way. How about we walk there?”

"You ate so many snacks in the car, you can't eat sushi now, can you?"

“It’s okay.” Kitagawa Kaimu gave a thumbs up and put her right hand on her hip. “Snacks are snacks, and sushi is sushi. Girls have several stomachs, specially for storing different things.”

Amamiya Natsuki remarked:

"The most common creatures with several stomachs are usually cows."

"Well--"

The succubus girl puffed out her pink cheeks and asked in a resentful tone, "Is Natsuki complaining that I eat too much?"

“I didn’t.” Natsuki Amamiya grasped the succubus girl’s right hand. “Let’s go eat conveyor belt sushi.”

"..."

On a chilly, rainy night in a strange city adorned with neon lights, two people sharing an umbrella, leaning on each other, walking together through the streets and alleys, would undoubtedly be a very happy thing.

It would be best if there weren't so many wandering evil spirits.

After finishing my conveyor belt sushi, the rain still hadn't stopped, and as night deepened, there were far fewer pedestrians on the street.

As always, Amamiya Natsuki held the umbrella, with Haimu walking beside him, and the two slowly walked towards the station.

During the trip, I passed by a milk tea shop. Kitagawa Kaimeng remembered that he had bought milk tea there last year, so he went over and bought a cup of milk tea again.

"Hmm... I've forgotten what milk tea tasted like last year." Kitagawa Kaimu took a sip of milk tea, then suddenly her expression changed. "Oh no, sushi is so high in calories, and milk tea is super high in calories too. I'll gain weight, won't I?"

You only just realized you'd gain weight? You weren't stopping eating sushi at all!

"It's okay, you'll only gain two pounds at most," Natsuki Amamiya comforted her. "You'll lose it quickly."

"Two kilograms is terrifying!" Kitagawa Kaimu quickly handed over the milk tea. "Here, have some."

"If you don't drink, a man won't eat the food that comes to you."

"You must take a sip."

"..."

After getting their tickets, the two boarded the Shinkansen from Osaka to Kagoshima, found their seats, and were about to put their things down when two elementary school students suddenly chased and played by, one of whom bumped into Haimeng.

"Hey."

Hai Meng lost her balance, and with half a cup of milk tea still in her hand, she accidentally spilled some, which landed on the seat.

"sorry!"

The two elementary school students were startled and quickly stopped, bowing nervously in apology.

Kitagawa Kaimu naturally wouldn't hold a grudge against elementary school students, but she still needed to teach them a lesson. With her right hand on her hip, she said, "The train carriage is just like the school corridor; you shouldn't be chasing or playing around in either. Got it?"

"remember."

The two elementary school students answered in unison.

"Let's go." Kitagawa Kaimu waved for the two elementary school students to leave, then pouted, "You can't sit here now."

Amamiya Natsuki pulled out two tissues and wiped the milk tea off her seat. "It won't dry in a short time. I'll ask the flight attendant to change my seat."

“If we switch seats, we won’t be able to sit together.” Kitagawa Haimu pursed her pink lips, shook her head gently, and tucked a strand of golden hair that had fallen to her chest behind her ear. “Let’s leave it like this for now. We’ll sit for a little while, and we should be able to get to work soon.”

As they spoke, the Shinkansen slowly started moving.

Kitagawa Kaimu leaned over and said, "Natsuki, move over a little, let's squeeze in."

"Ah."

The succubus girl sat down, close to Natsuki Amamiya.

"No, it's too crowded."

Less than two minutes later, Kitagawa Kaimu wanted to get up.

The seats on the Shinkansen are supposed to be single seats, so it's really painful for two people to squeeze together.

"I've got an idea." Amamiya Natsuki suddenly grabbed the succubus girl.

"Hey, what method?"

"It's very simple..."

Amamiya Natsuki reached out and wrapped her arms around the succubus girl's soft, slender waist, then gently pulled her onto her lap. "It's not crowded now."

"Wait a minute." Kitagawa Kaimu's face flushed rapidly, and she whispered, "This position is too embarrassing. I'll be too ashamed to show my face if anyone sees me!"

“It’s almost 11 p.m..” Amamiya Natsuki hugged the succubus girl and whispered, “Everyone is only concerned about being sleepy and tired and wanting to sleep. Nobody cares about what we’re doing.”

“Even if you say that…” Kitagawa Haimu blushed and looked around. The carriage was quiet, and the passengers sitting behind them were already asleep. “It seems that no one is paying attention to us.”

If it were Kaguya, she definitely wouldn't sit on her lap. But the succubus girl was different. Full of curiosity and willing to try new things, she quickly stretched out her arms and hugged Amamiya Natsuki's neck, her pretty face flushed as she whispered:

"Then I'll sit for a while."

Chapter 341, the dungeon titled "Summer Revisited"

The night grew deeper.

Only a few scattered lights remained outside the train window.

"The milk tea isn't all spilled; there's just a little bit left." Kitagawa Haimu shook the milk tea cup twice, handed it to Amamiya Natsuki, and whispered in her ear, "You should finish the rest of your milk tea."

"No, it's too sweet."

Amamiya Natsuki turned her head away and refused.

"Drink up~" the succubus girl blinked and whispered coquettishly, "I ate so much sushi just now, my stomach is completely full, I can't drink anymore."

"You can drink it later."

"Holding the milk tea for a long time will make your hand tired. You drink it, and I can throw the cup away after you finish it."

"This is a good opportunity to work on your arm strength."

"Woo——"

Kitagawa Kaimu puffed out her rosy cheeks, opened her eyes wide, and leaned closer. The girl's breath was warm, soft, and sweet. A resentful and aggrieved expression appeared on her pretty face as she whispered:

"You could have finished it in just a few sips, are you upset that I've already drunk some?"

"I do not have."

"Clearly there is."

“Since you put it that way, then I have to prove my innocence.” Amamiya Natsuki sat up straight.

How do you prove something like that?

Kitagawa Uimu was curious.

"It's very simple."

Amamiya Natsuki's gaze shifted slightly downwards, landing on the succubus girl's pink, moist lips, as delicate as cherry blossoms, before he slowly leaned closer.

"Wait, wait a minute!"

Kitagawa Kaimu's pretty face quickly flushed red; she already understood how Amamiya Natsuki was going to prove it.

This is the Shinkansen line, and there might be someone who isn't asleep and is hiding in a corner peeking. It's just too embarrassing to even think about!

Besides, the previous kisses were to accumulate energy to transform into a succubus. Today, I'm not wearing a succubus uniform, so I won't let you kiss me easily.

"Not now, no kissing!"

Kitagawa Kaimu leaned back, avoiding her pretty face.

"Is that really the case?"

Amamiya Natsuki sighed deeply, a forlorn expression on her face.

"Eh?"

Kitagawa Kaimu tilted his head and looked over.

Amamiya Natsuki said in a low voice, "So you really do dislike me, don't you?"

Kitagawa Uimeng: "..."

That's outrageous! That's outrageous!

It's infuriating that it's mimicking my speech!

The succubus girl's rosy cheeks puffed out again, her gaze falling on Amamiya Natsuki's face. Suddenly, she leaned closer, gently biting Amamiya Natsuki's lips, tilting her chin up, and softly humming:

"If you take a sip of milk tea, I'll... I'll bite you once. I mean it."

“It’s a deal.” Amamiya Natsuki took the milk tea cup and said seriously, “I’ll go get some hot water now, fill the milk tea cup, and drink it until dawn.”

"Drinking until dawn is an exaggeration."

Kitagawa Kaimu blushed, clenched her fist, and tapped Amamiya Natsuki's chest twice. "That's all. There's no more if you want to drink more."