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

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Amamiya Natsuki recounted what had just happened.

Fujiwara Chika: "I've actually encountered a dungeon. I'll call Kaguya-chan later to see if she has time. If Kaguya-chan can't go, I'll fly there by myself. The fight against organized crime can't be done without me."

"There's no need to rush," Natsuki Amamiya reassured her. "The dungeon won't open for another month."

That's all there is to it.

"..."

After sending a message to Chika, Amamiya Natsuki immediately received another message from the spy maid.

"Senior, senior, I just checked the mutual help group, did you encounter a dungeon?"

"Ah."

Hayasaka Ai: "Senpai is in Kagoshima, right? It seems I have to go to Kagoshima to trigger the dungeon. It's so far away, it's such a hassle to go there."

Amamiya Natsuki replied: "You don't have to come."

"That's so mean, senior! I messaged you the moment I saw the message, and you actually said something like that! I'm furious, I'm going there no matter what!"

"..."

Hayasaka Ai crunched the lollipop in her mouth and turned to look at Shinomiya Kaguya, who had just woken up and was unaware of what had happened.

Last time she was trapped in another dimension, and it was only after everyone came looking for her that she was rescued. She didn't fulfill any of her duties.

Negligence, serious negligence.

This time, no matter what, we must secretly take good care of the young lady!

Chapter 342 Summer and Swimsuits

In just over ten minutes, the ferry docked at Sakurajima's port.

"Grab your things and get ready to disembark."

Amamiya Natsuki put away her phone and, along with Kitagawa Kaimu, followed the crowd off the ferry.

“It’s a volcano.” Kitagawa Kaimu raised his hand to his forehead, looking at the crater not far away, billowing smoke, and exclaimed in amazement, “An active volcano.”

Natsuki Amamiya also looked up, and under the clear sky, the billowing smoke from the crater was particularly striking:

"Mount Fuji is also an active volcano."

“That’s different,” Kitagawa Kaimu retorted. “Mount Fuji doesn’t emit smoke every day.”

"Sometimes, the silent volcano is the most dangerous."

"It seems like I'm right... Wait, what if the volcano suddenly erupts today?"

The succubus girl quickened her pace, reached out and tugged at the hem of Amamiya Natsuki's clothes, and asked in a low voice.

“The fact is that there are still several thousand permanent residents on Sakurajima.” Natsuki Amamiya said, carrying her backpack. “Sakurajima volcano erupts so many times every year, and I’ve never heard of anyone being in mortal danger. At most, some unlucky people get injured by falling volcanic debris.”

Sakurajima is located on the Ring of Fire, where volcanic activity is particularly high. Although it is not large in area, it has three active volcanoes that erupt on average once a day. One of the daily tasks of Kagoshima residents is to clean up volcanic ash.

At this moment.

On Sakurajima, a volcano is emitting billowing smoke and dust, with volcanic ash occasionally falling from the sky.

First-time visitors may worry about a volcanic eruption, but long-time residents treat it as just a giant firework and don't care at all.

Where is your dad?

Amamiya Natsuki inquired.

“Here…” Kitagawa Kaimu handed over her phone. “I just had my dad take a picture of me.”

Amamiya Natsuki looked at her phone. On the screen was a middle-aged man in a suit, handsome but looking somewhat listless... Come to think of it, not many middle-aged office workers are full of energy.

Kitagawa Kaimu looked around and suggested:

"It looks like we can rent bicycles there. It's not far. Shall we ride our bikes over?"

Natsuki Amamiya looked down and saw black over-the-knee socks, a sky-blue school uniform skirt, and the sea breeze blowing. Between the skirt and the stockings, a hint of absolute territory could be vaguely seen—because she had rushed over, the succubus girl was still wearing her high school uniform.

Normally, skirts shouldn't be this short, but for some reason, hot high school girls all over the country have a common hobby: shortening their skirts.

"Isn't it inconvenient for you to ride a bicycle in a skirt?"

Amamiya Natsuki reminded him.

"Of course you can." The succubus girl put her right hand on her hip, unaware of the danger of exposing herself, and said in a clear voice, "I used to ride them all the time."

"It's windy today, and your skirt is too short."

"Eh?"

Kitagawa Kaimu was startled, her pretty face flushing slightly. She quickly covered her skirt with her hands: "You've been peeking at my skirt the whole time, Natsuki, you're a pervert!"

“I didn’t peek.” Amamiya Natsuki said calmly, without any shame. “I was admiring it openly and honestly.”

"cheeky."

"Thanks for the compliment."

"..."

As they were talking, the sound of a bicycle bell suddenly came from the sea breeze. Kitagawa Haimu turned her head and her eyes suddenly brightened. She quickly reached out and grabbed Amamiya Natsuki's clothes, tilted her pretty face up, and looked at her expectantly with the eyes of a dog begging for a big bone.

A boy rode a bicycle with a girl on the back, whizzing past them.

"Natsuki, Natsuki, shall we ride our bikes there?"

The succubus girl's eyes sparkled, filled with anticipation.

"Wait a minute." Natsuki Amamiya silently took out her phone. "Hello, I need to call the police."

"Eh?"

Kitagawa Kaimu blinked blankly.

Amamiya Natsuki solemnly reports:

"Officer, there was just a bicycle speeding at 180 miles per hour with a passenger on the back. That's a violation of dangerous driving laws..."

"What?! A bicycle can't possibly travel at 180 miles per hour!" Kitagawa Kaimu couldn't help but complain. "Besides, only motor vehicles can be involved in dangerous driving offenses!"

Amamiya Natsuki feigned surprise: "You actually knew that?"

“I’m not stupid.” The succubus girl puffed out her pink cheeks and grabbed Amamiya Natsuki’s arm. “If others can ride it, we can ride it too… Maybe there are some special rules. Let’s go ask first.”

According to Japanese law, a bicycle can only be ridden by one person and cannot carry a passenger, with the exception of infants. In addition, there are many other complicated regulations, such as not being allowed to ride a bicycle with one hand and not being allowed to ride a bicycle after drinking alcohol.

Of course, this is similar to underage drinking; unless caught on the spot, there will be no further prosecution.

The bicycle rental area is not far from the port, just a short walk away, and there are quite a few tourists renting bikes.

When asked, the employee's answer was ambiguous.

"In principle, it's not allowed, but besides the sightseeing buses, there aren't many other vehicles on Sakurajima..."

"Understood." Natsuki Amamiya looked at Haimu. "Rent a bicycle."

If it's not allowed in principle, then it is allowed.

The two rented a bicycle and pushed it onto the road.

"Hey~"

The succubus girl sat sideways on the back of the bicycle, one arm wrapped around Amamiya Natsuki's waist, the other hand pointing to the sky, her voice as clear as a silver bell:

"set off!"

Amamiya Natsuki rode her bicycle slowly forward, saying, "It's too hot, don't hug me so tightly."

"No, hold on tight so you won't fall."

"..."

The morning sun was shining brightly.

The sea breeze is gentle.

Seagulls and egrets circled overhead.

The sky and the sea are one color.

Aside from the occasional wandering evil spirits and the volcano crater belching thick smoke that made one's heart pound, the cycling trip was actually quite enjoyable.

Twenty minutes later.

The two arrived safely at Chishui Outlook Square.

"Natsuki, stop!" Kitagawa Kaimu's eyes lit up as she pointed to the middle-aged man talking to someone in the square, overjoyed. "That's Dad!"

The father and daughter can only meet during the New Year and the Ghost Festival. Although they can video chat at other times, it is not as good as meeting in person.

"Saw."

Natsuki Amamiya stopped her bicycle.

"Let's sneak over and give Dad a surprise." Kitagawa Kaimu put his hands on his hips and smugly hummed, "You park your bike first."

Amamiya Natsuki agreed, parked her bicycle, and glanced casually at him: "No need to surprise your dad."

"Hey, why?"

"It seems your dad has spotted us."

"..."

Kitagawa Kaimu turned around and, sure enough, saw her father staring at her in astonishment.

"Can't see me, can't see me!"

The succubus girl quickly raised her hands and covered her cheeks.

"Stop covering up," Natsuki Amamiya complained. "Your dad's coming over."

After a while.