Don't force me to use my right fist.

Sawa, though still wanting to admire her unusual expression, suppressed his smile and instead broke off half of the cookie he was about to put in his mouth, offering it to Kaguya.

"Huh? Hmm."

Kaguya was taken aback by Saya's action, and a small corner of the cookie popped out of her mouth with her pearly teeth. Some of the overbaked cookies had a faint bitter taste, but Kaguya inexplicably felt a sweet aftertaste, and that sweetness seemed to have seeped into her heart from within, making her smile involuntarily.

"See, I told you you did a good job. Although it's not as good as the pastry chef's, it's definitely good enough for everyday taste. That's already pretty good, okay?"

Sawa quickly finished the half-cookie in his hand before turning his attention to the other cookies arranged on the baking tray.

"By the way, who were you making this for again? Otherwise, why would you suddenly ask me to taste it for you? Do you have friends at school?"

Sawa didn't think this girl, who rarely came to school, could have any friends. She didn't seem like the type to be easy to talk to. Otherwise, Aqua wouldn't have taken the initiative to approach her. Someone who could make even an idiot avoid her—could she really have friends who would give her gifts?

"Hmph, is it any of your business? Can't I eat it myself?"

The girl, who had spent half a day finishing the remaining half of the cookie, rolled her eyes at Sōyū. She had no intention of telling him that she had made it for him.

Wouldn't that make me look very humble?

"If you're eating it yourself, why do you have to make so much?"

Sōyu scratched her head. It took her half a day to eat even half a cookie. This plate was so big, she didn't seem like someone who could finish it all by herself.

"Then I'll feed it to you. Anyway, you have a big appetite. I called you over to be a taster because of this. If you don't eat it, then I'll just have to throw it away. Then you'll say I'm wasting food." Kaguya tossed her hair. She didn't believe that Saya would just stand by and watch her throw away these cookies. This guy was extremely serious about food and grains, which was also one of his weaknesses.

"Alright, alright, I'll do it. I promised you, so this is what I was destined to have."

Sōyū shook his head. Although this behavior was somewhat of a waste, he wasn't particularly averse to it.

He's a glutton, so what if he likes to eat? He's not eating someone else's rice.

What's more, these cookies were made by the beautiful young lady herself, making them a meaningful keepsake. Smiling, she picked up a cookie and started eating. Saya even took out a bucket full of milk from her backpack and started drinking from it.

Dry biscuits should be eaten with milk to be considered a healthy meal. However, Saya, who was eating, looked up. Had he already gotten three free meals today? From now on, could he eat the biscuits Saya prepared for him in the morning, then have lunch with Amakawa Tsubasa, and then get another free meal at Kaguya's place in the evening? It would be a perfect arrangement! But...

Are you thinking about girls?

Seeing the slight smile on Saya's lips, Kaguya clearly sensed something else hidden within that smile. While her cookies weren't exactly bad, they certainly couldn't evoke the same kind of happy smile in someone.

If that's the case, then there's only one outcome left.

This guy is definitely thinking about other people, and most likely other girls.

Eating the cookies she made while thinking about other girls was something that Kaguya, with her sensitive nature, could never tolerate.

"No, no, I was indeed thinking about other things, but it was definitely not what you're saying, thinking about other girls or anything like that."

Saya touched his nose, suddenly feeling a little guilty about the matter. Perhaps, as Kaguya said, eating her food while thinking of others was indeed disrespectful to her. So he lied and tried to change the subject. Saya snapped his fingers, thinking of how to cover up the lie.

"Actually, I was just thinking about how to give you a return gift. Since you treated me to cookies, it would be a bit unreasonable not to reciprocate with something, right?"

"Hmm? What kind of return gift?" whl

Although Kaguya knew from Saya's expression that he was definitely lying, she didn't expose him. She could accept this level of concealment, after all, she wasn't really related to Saya and had no idea what he was thinking.

On the contrary, it was Saya, this straight-laced guy, who actually thought of giving her some return gift, which really surprised Kaguya and aroused her curiosity.

"Well, I guess it's something that might be useful to you, but before that, you have to give me a set of clothes to wear."

Saya pinched his chin and looked at Kaguya with a serious expression.

"The clothes I'm wearing? You wouldn't be that perverted, would you?"

Kaguya grabbed the collar of her clothes. Why did this guy suddenly bring up this topic? Was he going to come up and rip her clothes off in a minute?

"Huh? What are you thinking? What I mean is, give me the clothes you usually wear from now on, and I'll enchant them for you so that at least you can be safe in the future."

Zuo You's lips twitched. What kind of things did she usually think about? Did he seem like that kind of person?

It was simply because she remembered that even ordinary clothes could be enhanced and polished to the level of diamond armor through hell. Not to mention that she could withstand magic missiles while wearing those clothes, at least ordinary firearms would be helpless against her.

"Oh, but I don't wear clothes often. I just wear them once and then change. How about you pick one out for me?"

A glint flashed in Kaguya's eyes, and she subconsciously pressed her finger to her lower lip. She looked at Saya with expectant eyes and then spoke.

Chapter 166 Quite Cute

"Don't you have any idea about my taste in clothes? Or do you need me to put on that armor again before you understand?" Zuo Youwu thought to himself. He seemed to be the kind of person who only pursued practicality. If it weren't for the fact that wearing that diamond armor was a bit too flashy, he wouldn't feel uncomfortable wearing those clothes normally.

But the thought of Kaguya dressed like a high-class lady, just like him, made Saya want to laugh.

"Hey, you help me pick one out. I'll try them on for you, and you can choose whichever one you think looks best, okay?"

Kaguya tilted her head, carefully considered Saya's taste in clothing, and then gave up on the idea of ​​letting him choose her clothes. However, even if she couldn't have him pick them out, it wouldn't hurt for him to offer some suggestions.

"This is what you're wearing, why did you ask me to help you choose? I only have one suggestion, which is that it's best to choose a dress or something similar." Zuo You sighed. Pretty girls look good in anything. Even he couldn't refute that, but if she chose a two-piece dress, the skirt and top would have to be enchanted separately, which would require two Goodwill Crystals. Zuo You didn't have that much to waste, so this was his only condition.

"A dress? Do you prefer a Lolita style or a regular long dress?" Kaguya asked Saya for his opinion. For some reason, she just wanted Saya to see her at her best.

"So I'm fine with anything, as long as you like it. If you ask me, you could even shove this apron you're wearing into my hands, and I wouldn't have much of a problem with it. After all, it's just a minor modification to improve your safety."

"Then you'll have to help me choose. Come to my room tonight... wait, the wardrobe at home was burned down. How about we go shopping together?" Kaguya rubbed her head in slight distress. She didn't know why she was so excited about these things. Just the thought of Saya giving her clothes made her feel a strange sweetness.

Kaguya grabbed his arm, her face showing she wouldn't let go until he agreed.

"Please, my dear Kaguya, don't you consider the situation? You went to a crowded shopping mall. What if something happens?"

Zuoyou shook his head, knowing exactly what to say to her.

"Isn't it because you're here? You said yourself that relying on you is no problem. And don't you have anything you want to buy? These can all be put on my tab, consider it as a shopping trip, how about that?" Kaguya still stubbornly held onto Saya's arm and even started shaking it, which was unusual for her.

She doesn't seem like a rich young lady anymore; she seems more like a girl who's taken a fancy to something.

Who told him to boast that Kaguya's safety depended entirely on him? But it's unlikely that the Church of Truth would act so quickly. After he defeated two high-ranking officials in a row, they would definitely need to prepare for dealing with him before continuing.

"Then it's settled. I remember you're always free, so why don't we go now?"

Kaguya has always been someone who dislikes procrastination. After receiving Saya's reply, she had already decided where she wanted to go and was just waiting for Saya to answer whether she had time.

"First of all, are you sure you want to go out looking like this? Secondly, I actually have something to do later. Even if I were to go shopping with you, it would have to wait until tomorrow."

Zuoyou pointed to her little face, which looked like a kitten's, and her apron, which was covered in flour. Even if he didn't mind, it wouldn't look good for her to go out in that.

"Huh? What's wrong with me?" Kaguya still hadn't realized why Saku was staring at her face. She thought he had suddenly become enlightened. The girl pulled out a small mirror from her person, glanced at herself, and then screamed.

"Hey!!! Did I just talk to you looking like this for ages?"

The girl, who had covered her face and didn't want Sōyō to see it anymore, squatted down. This was a bit too embarrassing.

Why didn't you remind me sooner?

Outraged, Kaguya kicked Saya in the shin. This guy should have known when he came in, but he still kept talking to her without even reminding her.

"I already told you. Not only that, I even hit you. You just didn't realize it. Besides, it's not ugly at all, it's quite cute, okay?" whl

Sawa shrugged. It was just that Kaguya was too clueless about these things; how could he be blamed?

"You should have just told me if I didn't notice. Are you happy to see me make a fool of myself?"

Kaguya rolled her eyes at Saya. How could he understand how unacceptable it was for a girl to have something strange on her face?

"Besides, as for 'cute' and such, you're the better one to describe it." whl

She muttered something in a low voice, wiped her face, and walked towards the door.

It seems that cooking isn't really her thing. Maybe she shouldn't do it so easily next time.

Kaguya, who had initially made that decision, turned around, but hesitated again after seeing the grill plate that Saya had devoured completely.

It's not that she can't try these things in the future, but she absolutely can't let this guy get close to her again. From now on, he should be forbidden from entering the kitchen, and if he doesn't wait for her to finish cooking and bring it out, he can only wait outside. Before running out of the classroom, Kaguya had already decided to throw Saya out of the kitchen. That's when she opened the door and greeted Reisen, who had been waiting for a long time.

"Let's go back. Get me some clothes ready so I can wash up." Kaguya glanced at Saya, who wasn't following behind, and stopped in her tracks on her way to the bathroom.

"Why are you still in the classroom? Aren't you going back together?" After a moment of silence, Kaguya asked Saya in a casual tone, but her eyes kept glancing in his direction.

"Huh? Well, it's not good to skip class without a reason. I did ask for leave, but I promised the teacher that I should at least show a student's attitude when I'm not at school."

Saya scratched his head. Going back with Kaguya like this wouldn't be a problem, but the issue lay with Keine. At least his previous absences were for a reason, so he had the confidence to answer even if she asked. But now, if he simply wanted to slack off, there was a risk that Keine would come knocking on his door.

"So why are you afraid of the teacher? With your abilities, this shouldn't be the case, right? Or does the teacher have some kind of leverage over you?"

The thought of their homeroom teacher, who didn't seem to be much older than them, made Kaguya frown again. "That guy, he's got a thing with every pretty girl, isn't he?"

"It's not a handle, you just need to understand that I have my reasons for doing this."

Zuoyou hesitated for a moment, but still didn't reveal Huiyin's special identity. This concerned her privacy, and he thought it best to be careful.

"Alright then, I'll go to the student council to wash up and change. You can wait for me in class." Kaguya turned around and didn't ask any more questions.

There must be a reason why Sōyu doesn't want to talk about things, and as long as he doesn't betray her, these things are trustworthy.

Saya called out to Kaguya, who was about to leave.

"Remember to tell your men to prepare some iron blocks and books in advance. I might need these things tonight, so it's always good to be prepared." Kaguya agreed without turning her head. Ever since she found out her little face was covered in flour, all she could think about was escaping from here. Showing that guy this state, even if he said she was cute, was unacceptable! Watching Kaguya run away with Reisen, Saya shook his head and walked towards the classroom.

It was almost time for school to end. Actually, Sawa just wanted to go back and pretend, and maybe see if there was anything else interesting to see.

After all, if he really went back, he wouldn't be able to move around so easily near the brewery; he'd always feel restricted. Standing at the classroom door, Sōyū gave his permission before going inside and returning to his seat.

After exchanging a brief glance with Yu Chuanyi and giving her a reassuring look, Zuoyou finally sat down in his seat and lay down.

After a busy day, it's definitely more comfortable to just lie on the table like this and relax.

Saya rolled over with a bit of comfort and met Saya's rabbit-like eyes again.

"Huh? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Lowering his voice, Saya asked the girl a question. Just looking at this soft, gentle girl gave him a strange sense of security. Saya shook her head and hurriedly turned her head away, like a startled little animal. Scratching his head in confusion, Saya chuckled and turned his gaze to the teacher who was still lecturing in the classroom.

This habit of wanting to sleep whenever the teacher starts lecturing hasn't changed over the years. Less than two minutes after sitting down, Saya already felt like he couldn't lift his eyelids. Thinking it over, he calmed himself down and opened his locker. But he was quickly jolted awake by the unexpected sight inside.

Seeing the pure white envelope tied with a pink ribbon in a bow, Sawa swallowed hard. What was going on?

Who will it be in Chapter 167?

[To Saya-kun: Opening this envelope, which looks like a love letter that only appears in certain school anime, Saya stared into thought, clutching the few words written on it. He remembered that his relationship with these classmates wasn't exactly great, so how could someone possibly send him a love letter?]

He only had a few female friends at school, but none of them seemed like the type to do something like this.

Saya glanced at Saya, who was closest to him, and judging from her reaction just now, she was the most likely one.