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

"I don't like any of them," both Kaguya Shinomiya said at the same time.

"The swimming pool has one inlet pipe and one outlet pipe. The inlet pipe can fill the pool in ten minutes, and the outlet pipe can empty the pool in fifteen minutes. If the drain pipe is opened at the same time after five minutes of filling the pool, what crime has the pool manager committed?"

"Waste of water resources."

"..."

No matter the question, both Kaguya gave the exact same answer, and their actions, expressions, and mannerisms were indistinguishable.

Amamiya Natsuki frowned slightly and said seriously:

"Kaguya-san, take out your gadgets."

As a vengeful spirit, it's impossible for me to copy game items as well.

As a result, both Kaguya Shinomiya bit their lower lips together: "I've already tried, the item is sealed and cannot be taken out."

"..."

The eerie 100% synchronization rate, no matter how beautiful the ice sculpture girl is, is still somewhat frightening.

Amamiya Natsuki prepared to rely on the hints, but the hints that appeared before her were very unreliable.

[It's well known that a very small number of twins experience telepathy. Looking at twins whose bodies are perfectly synchronized, you have a bold idea… Slap them, and they'll probably both cry, right?]

That's really bold.

Anyone who dares to lay a hand on the eldest daughter of the Shinomiya family, whether it's a spanking or something else, will spend the rest of their life in prison!

I always felt that I had taken a bold approach that was wrong, but unfortunately I didn't dare to say it.

Through careful observation, you finally discovered the difference hidden in the eyes.

"Ok?"

Natsuki Amamiya raised an eyebrow slightly and met Kaguya's gaze on her right.

"Don't move, I've found a way to recognize you."

Both Kaguya opened their eyes wide and remained motionless.

Eyes facing each other.

Amamiya Natsuki could clearly see the hazy mist in the girl's eyes. Upon closer inspection, he could also see panic and fear. Even an ice sculpture girl, in a strange and eerie hospital room, pulled into a mirror by a vengeful spirit, and having her every word and action imitated, could not remain calm.

Rather, it would be more accurate to say that their current performance is already exceptionally strong.

Look at each other for one minute.

Natsuki Amamiya looked at the other Kaguya, and their eyes met once again.

During the previous fun mission, "Staring at the Sun," the two had already made eye contact several times.

Their eyes met, and Natsuki Amamiya finally noticed the differences between the two Kaguyas.

"...Found you!"

Grabbing Kaguya's right hand, Amamiya Natsuki slammed into the mirror behind her without hesitation.

Wow.

The mirrored world before my eyes shattered suddenly.

Chapter 44 Miss Sadako, Come Out to Greet Guests

boom.

A soft, fragrant embrace.

The slight dizziness caused by the world switching made Amamiya Natsuki instinctively hug the girl in his arms tighter.

"Eh, Kaguya-chan?!"

A joyful cry rang out from Fujiwara Chika.

Then came Rikka Takanashi's voice: "D- ...

Just now, Natsuki Amamiya suddenly disappeared, and the two girls were frantically searching for her when Natsuki Amamiya suddenly appeared in the hospital room without warning, carrying Kaguya Shinomiya. It was truly a case of appearing out of nowhere.

"Kaguya-chan, are you alright?" Fujiwara Chika rushed forward, asking with concern, "We searched the entire room just now, but we couldn't find you. How did you suddenly appear?"

"Fujiwara."

Kaguya Shinomiya bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth, her eyes brimming with tears.

A person has been imitated by a mirror ghost in the mirror world for a long time. Needless to say, the panic and fear during that time are overwhelming. Now, when he suddenly sees Fujiwara Chika, even a fool becomes someone you want to rely on.

“This is not the time to chat.” Natsuki Amamiya quickly stepped forward, slammed the mirror onto the table, and said decisively, “Let’s leave first.”

The Mirror Ghost is so creepy, it's nothing like my own Sadako!

I pushed open the door and walked out of the room into the hallway.

Unbeknownst to them, the corridor darkened again, and danger was imminent.

Amamiya Natsuki, accompanied by three girls, intended to return to Fujiwara Chika's hospital room. Upon opening the door, a new vengeful spirit appeared inside.

"excuse me."

Amamiya Natsuki acted decisively, slamming the door shut and quickly leading the three girls back to her hospital room.

boom.

The door is closed.

Under the dim and gloomy light of the ward, Natsuki Amamiya finally relaxed after seeing the black and white television in the corner.

Sadako from Himura Milk Industry is not scary at all.

"Natsuki-kun~" Fujiwara Chika put her hands behind her back, leaned forward slightly, and looked over with a smile, "How long are you going to keep holding Kaguya-chan's hand?"

"Ok?"

Amamiya Natsuki looked down and realized that she was still holding Shinomiya Kaguya's hand.

and many more.

I'm mistaken; it's clearly me being held tightly by Kaguya Shinomiya.

He actually forgot to let go; he must have been really scared.

Kaguya Shinomiya quietly released her hand, her expression returning to calm, though a faint blush crept onto her ears. She changed the subject, saying:

"I was just in the ward, but it was a ward reflected in a mirror..."

Like everyone else, Kaguya Shinomiya found herself all alone in the hospital room after entering the game, except she was incredibly unlucky.

The corridor was already shrouded in darkness, making it impossible to leave the room. Kaguya Shinomiya carefully checked the room, and then, for her safety, stood alone in the center of the room, contemplating the possibility of completing the game.

By the time she realized her reflection in the mirror was smiling at her, it was too late. She was dragged into the mirror world by the mirror ghost and watched helplessly as it gradually transformed into her likeness until it became exactly the same. Even now, thinking about it still sends shivers down her spine.

"No wonder Kaguya-chan's eyes are filled with tears, she must be terrified!"

Fujiwara Chika reached out her right hand and gently stroked the top of Shinomiya Kaguya's head, offering a soft word of comfort.

"I didn't cry."

Kaguya Shinomiya refuses to acknowledge it.

"You're lying, I clearly saw it just now."

"What did you see?"

Kaguya Shinomiya smiled and looked over.

"I'm sorry, I was wrong, please forgive me." Fujiwara Chika knelt earnestly, then looked at Amamiya Natsuki and asked curiously, "Natsuki-san, how did you finally recognize Kaguya-chan?"

Upon hearing the question, Kaguya Shinomiya gently pursed her beautiful lips, her gaze shifting to Natsuki Amamiya.

She was also very curious.

When trapped in the mirror world, the mirror ghost's imitation is so perfect that it imitates her appearance, voice, memories, and even personality. Even Hayasaka or Fujiwara, who know her best, have a very small chance of recognizing her. So why is Amamiya Natsuki able to recognize herself?

"It's eyes."

Natsuki Amamiya pointed to her eyes: "Mirror Ghost is just an imitation after all, so it can't imitate the instincts that Kaguya herself is unaware of."

"What is it?"

Kaguya Shinomiya raised an eyebrow, her curiosity growing.

Amamiya Natsuki turned to look at Kaguya: "A few days ago, when we were doing the 'Looking Up at the Sun' mission, I noticed that when we made eye contact, Kaguya's pupils would unconsciously dilate slowly."

"Just now in the mirror world, I looked into the eyes of another Kaguya. Although she also had tears in her eyes, and her eyes looked pitiful, weak and helpless, the size of her pupils did not change at all."

"..."

Kaguya Shinomiya bit her lower lip and used the skill [Kaguya's Contempt].

What does it mean to be pitiful, weak, and helpless?

It would be impossible for anyone to remain expressionless in this situation!

"Ah, I know!"

Rikka Takanashi, who had been silent until now, suddenly raised her hand.

The group all looked over at the same time.

The ahoge (antenna-like hair sticking up) on the head of the chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) girl trembled slightly, and she whispered:

"Um, I saw it on TV. When a girl sees a boy she likes, her pupils dilate."

"Eh?" Fujiwara Chika's eyes widened, and she quickly leaned closer, her eyes sparkling. "Kaguya-chan likes Natsuki-kun?"

"……impossible."

Kaguya Shinomiya crossed her arms over her chest, her pretty face tense, and immediately rejected the idea.

That heart-pounding feeling is nothing more than the suspension bridge effect. Besides, no scientific research can prove that the emotion of 'liking' truly exists.

"Natsuki-kun, what do you say?"

Fujiwara Chika clasped her hands to her chest, her gossip-loving spirit burning brightly.

Amamiya Natsuki's gaze passed over Fujiwara's shoulder and landed behind the girl: "Calm down, don't be nervous, listen to me."