I became the emperor in the comic book series.

"clear."

Xiao Ai nodded knowingly, keeping Kaguya's arrangements in mind.

At the same time, I couldn't help but think, "Wow, Kaguya-sama, you're so weak!"

Yukino Yukinoshita, who had previously fought through the night, still went to class as usual the next day. Ichi Nijika, who came to the mansion a while ago, also encountered that situation for the first time. She was matched with a high-pressure game. She had overheard that she also fought until late at night, and the next day she went out without much trouble.

But when it came to their own young lady, she was the one who needed to take leave and rest.

They're all cute girls. Kaguya-sama's figure can't compare, and if her skills and stamina aren't up to par, her competitiveness will be very weak, right?

"Oh, right." Shinomiya Kaguya suddenly spoke up, startling Hayasaka Ai, who was secretly having wild thoughts, "Next time Higashino-sama comes back to rest, Hayasaka should come along too."

Hayasaka Ai: "Ah!??"

No, young lady, that's not how dowry is prepared!

In order to safeguard the main family's status, wasn't her role only to step forward and take over during Kaguya's menstrual period and pregnancy?

Kaguya-sama is neither menstruating nor pregnant, so we let her join.

What if... what if she gets infected first? Wouldn't that be terrible?

Ignoring Hayasaka's surprise, Kaguya Shinomiya lay in the bathroom with her back to Hayasaka, eyes closed, silently accepting Hayasaka's cleaning service.

After a moment, he added quietly, "I can't keep going by myself."

Of course, the more important reason is that she understands that her advantages are not outstanding. If she wants to break through the encirclement, she needs to constantly consolidate her importance in that man's heart, and even develop her status.

They must not only demonstrate their abilities but also constantly maintain a sense of novelty and expand their advantages.

If one person isn't enough, she'll find other outside help!

Take Hayasaka with you, take Fujiwara Chika with you, and even the girls in the school.

As long as she can be sure she has complete control over them, they can all be together!

She does not have any biological sisters, but that does not mean she has no other relatives!

Whatever Yukino Shino can do, she will only do better, more, and more excitingly!

emotion?

She admitted that the man did give off a very good feeling, but she, Kaguya Shinomiya, would never indulge in such an illusory and bubble-like emotion because of a man. She would only use any means necessary to climb up and become stronger!

Since her brothers felt that her existence was a disgrace to the Shinomiya family, she had to use her achievements to slap them in the face.

The Shinomiya family didn't like her, so she established a new Shinomiya family herself!

The new Shinomiya family, which began with her!

Kaguya Shinomiya remained resolute, her eyes gleaming with the menacing power of a lion.

Regardless of Kaguya Shinomiya's thoughts, after hearing her reasons, Ai smacked her lips and said, "If Lady Kaguya needs me, I can provide you with any assistance at any time."

Okay... I guess.

This day will come sooner or later anyway, it's just a matter of sooner or later.

However, there's one thing we need to discuss beforehand.

"However, please remember, Miss Kaguya, if Lord Higashino shows favoritism, don't blame me entirely. I'm one of your own, always firmly on your side!"

According to her investigation of Akira Higashino, that man simply prefers large breasts; among all his girlfriends and ambiguous relationships, very few had small breasts.

As for the great scholar, as long as he is big enough, he can even tolerate the troublesome personality of Goto Ichiri, who is socially anxious and introverted, and find it cute and amusing.

From this perspective, her advantage is greater than that of her own young lady.

Although she can't be called huge, it depends on who you compare her to. With enough comparison, even a country girl can look as beautiful as an angel.

If she were to be compared to Lady Kaguya, without any other variables, her scale, psychologically speaking, might temporarily be considered that of a great scholar.

Xiao Ai had stated beforehand that she intended to act like a gentleman first and then a villain.

Upon hearing this, Kaguya Shinomiya couldn't help but puff out her cheeks and look at the boy she had grown up with with a resentful expression.

What do you mean?! What do you mean?!

Ugh, this is infuriating!!!

You can't beat me!

The girl snorted coldly and stubbornly replied.

"Hey hey~" Hayasaka Ai didn't refute at all, and obediently responded with two perfunctory replies.

As for how to deal with Lady Kaguya, Ai has her own unique techniques!

Really blink

Unparalleled true blink

For Kaguya, who has always lacked a sense of security and lived in loneliness since childhood, a person who can understand and feel her true inner emotions is more trustworthy than a cold, emotionless person or someone who is full of hypocrisy.

So, she stopped pretending!

Just as Hayasaka Ai had predicted, Kaguya Shinomiya perceived only two words in response to her attitude: perfunctory!

Hayasaka is clearly treating her like a child; he's really looking down on her!

Even in becoming a real woman, she was the first to take the lead!

Hayasaka is nothing special!

Kaguya Shinomiya was inwardly cursing the wicked maid, but she never showed it to anyone, instead putting on a serious and businesslike demeanor.

"After you return to school this afternoon, Hayasaka, go and submit your application to join the student council. I will approve it."

"I no longer have time to play house at school. Higashino-sama has agreed to let me participate in the management work of Yunmeng Group and work my way up from the bottom through my own abilities. So, from now on, I need to go to Yunmeng Group for an internship after class."

"I need you to help me share the burden of student council affairs."

Sigh, the workload is going to increase again.

Kaguya-sama is a cunning dog, a clerk.

Life is tough, Xiao Ai sighs.

"Understood, Miss Kaguya~"

The girl gave a weak and listless reply.

It's vaguely foreseeable that with such a motivated and ambitious young lady on her side, her vacation is slipping away.

Higashino Keigo's Yunmeng Group has always had a more humane style and a sense of humanistic care.

Only at times like this did Xiao Ai, a working-class student, show even greater respect for this adult; he was practically a shining god in the eyes of working-class people!

Their kindness is as vast as the sea, shining in all directions.

It's not over yet, it's never over!

I regret being born into the Fourth Palace in this life; in the next life, I wish to be born in Yunmeng.

It's impossible for Ai not to work. She has to work for the Shinomiya family, and she can't escape it. Even if she doesn't want to work for the Shinomiya family anymore, and even if she has Higashino-sama's protection and isn't afraid of danger, her mother will be in big trouble.

Letting Mom run away is not an option either. She has served the Shinomiya family for too many years and knows too many secrets. She can't escape. The Shinomiya family will not let her leave easily. The moment they realize that Mom has such thoughts, the dark side of the Shinomiya family will probably take action and make Mom physically disappear.

.........

Special investigation team for Yunmeng Group.

Almost a week has passed since they began their investigation.

There were absolutely no results.

Actually, it's not entirely true that there are no problems, but every time I submit my work, my supervisor rejects it for reasons such as insufficient data, incomplete data, not keeping up with the latest progress, or not fully investigating the matter, and sends it back for review.

Since that's the case, let's investigate.

Anyway, the investigation team has a high salary and sufficient funding.

They couldn't find anything out of the investigation, and they didn't dare to find anything out of the blue.

If nothing can be found, it's at most a lack of work ability.

If anything is found out, Yunmeng will still have all their dirt on them. If Yunmeng pushes them too far, even the least guilty among them will be sentenced to more than ten years in prison.

All I can do is slack off, drink tea, chat with colleagues, and get by day by day. I'm trying to make a living by working for both Yunmeng and the government, so I'll try to earn whatever little I can.

After making this quick buck, he'll most likely be unable to continue in politics.

Prepare to resign and go into business.

The Minister of Land Management, who bears the most pressure, faces questioning from the Cabinet almost every day. He initially remained calm and evasive, then experienced some pressure, but eventually returned to composure.

Because he discovered that as long as he said that Yunmeng was trying to interfere with the investigation's progress, the investigation team members would be under a lot of pressure, and the cabinet would believe him without a doubt. They would then vehemently criticize Yunmeng Group for its malicious intentions, otherwise why wouldn't they dare to investigate openly? After criticizing them, the cabinet would increase funding and send more event funds to encourage them to keep going.

Of course, he didn't dare touch a single penny of that money.

I've already decided to leave cleanly afterwards, so I can't afford to make a fundamental mistake at this crucial juncture.

But the reactions from my colleagues were undoubtedly disappointing.

As expected, Japan is doomed.

These scoundrels are actually high-ranking officials in the country; they are all either evil or stupid, and some are both evil and stupid.

Yes, I'm talking about that abstract Prime Minister.

Moreover, this isn't the only abstract edition.

Japan has been producing gold medalists for years; several prime ministers have been either bad, stupid, or both.

.........

And so time passed, until March.

On the appointed day, Akira Higashino changed into formal attire, brought gifts and a female companion, and was ready to go.

He wanted to laugh just thinking about what would happen today.

But hold on! You absolutely must hold on!

Only a few hours left, absolutely no laughing!

Now that you're laughing, it's all exposed!

.........

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P.S.: 4,000+ words, combined into one, still 25.5 chapters missing.

Chapter 298 The Abyss of Gambling

"happy birthday."

"Thank you! Xiaoming, Kaguya, welcome to my home!"

Fujiwara Residence.

Since it was just a private birthday party and there was no need to use it as an excuse to give others a chance to connect, there weren't many guests.

Only a few were present; most were acquaintances of Fujiwara Chika from Shuchiin.

Accompanied by Kaguya Shinomiya, Akira Higashino rang the doorbell, and soon Chika Fujiwara, wearing a golden paper crown on her head, came running over like a whirlwind. She opened the door, looked at the two of them with surprise, and greeted them warmly.

I was so happy that I didn't pay attention to the details.

Fujiwara Chika stood directly between Higashino Akira and Shinomiya Kaguya, separating them with her body, and pulled them into the house with a smile on her face, holding one of their hands in each hand.

Higashino Akira had no choice but to quicken his pace to keep up with her.

As for Kaguya Shinomiya...

The girl's face darkened, her expression sour, her eyes fixed on the pink-clad cow holding Higashino Akira's hand.

She was holding it there!

How despicable!

This guy has absolutely no sense of boundaries!