Why wasn't I the one who got the male lead's script?

Less than a second after turning off the phone, the blonde girl in Kaguya Shinomiya's boudoir on the other end of the phone returned to her speechless expression at Shinomiya's house.

"—That's it, Miss Kaguya. I've already found out where the president and the others are going this weekend."

Putting the phone back on the table, Hayasaka Ai straightened her back with an indifferent expression, and looked at the black-haired girl sitting in front of the dressing table with calm and unperturbed eyes. She was completely different from the considerate big sister who showed tenderness and care to her younger brother.

"...Well, there's only one department store opening tomorrow, located on the outskirts of the city."

Upon hearing this news, Kaguya Shinomiya raised her eyebrows and smiled with a strategic look.

"Ah, I'm a little curious. What kind of existence does Hoshimi-kun hold for the president? How could they go shopping together when we're not even that familiar with each other?"

"Allow me to correct you, Miss Kaguya."

Hayasaka blinked calmly, her expression still stable.

"President Baiyin and Xiaoqing probably haven't just met. From what I know, they work in the same business district. They must get along well privately, which is why the president is so enthusiastic towards Xiaoqing."

"——That's the key point!"

For some reason, Kaguya suddenly became a different person when talking about this. She looked at Hayasaka with indignation and puffed out her lips like a hamster, throwing away all her previous calmness.

"Why is the president so enthusiastic about him and even actively invites him to play, and even those usually fierce and charming eyes have become much gentler?! It's not fair! This is so unfair!!"

Miss Kaguya even started to flutter her feet in dissatisfaction - what a look of a little girl in love.

"There's no need to be jealous of a boy."

Miss Hayasaka complained in her heart without changing her expression.

"Miss Kaguya, Xiaoqing's personality makes it easy for her to get along well with others, so there's no need to take unnecessary misunderstandings to heart."

"Ah, well. I do know this for now. Hoshimi-kun is always nice to everyone, but sometimes he seems so inconspicuous that it's easy to overlook him. But since he can attract the president, it must mean that he has something special."

Facing Kaguya's complaints, Hayasaka just kept her head slightly lowered, neither agreeing nor refuting immediately.

"........."

Kaguya looked at Hayasaka, who had an expressionless face. She was secretly thinking about something, but then her expression suddenly brightened up when she came up with an idea.

"Ah, but I feel like asking Hayasaka is a waste of time."

Kaguya suddenly changed her tone and pretended to be natural as she picked up the comb and started to comb her bangs, silently refusing Hayasaka who had extended her hand to do it for her.

"After all, even though you're siblings, you and Hoshimi-san aren't very familiar with each other."

Hayasaka, who was about to take the comb, was stunned. Kaguya glanced at her expression through the reflection of the mirror and continued to pretend to be nonchalant and complain.

"Well, I didn't expect to get any useful information from you, Hayasaka. After all, it seems like the relationship between you two siblings is quite strained. Hoshimi-san didn't mention much about her opinion of you as her older sister when she came to the student council before, so I guess she doesn't have much in mind for you."

Kaguya Shinomiya, continuously outputting.

"I can't blame you, Hayasaka. After all, maybe I, who have only met Hoshimi-kun a few times, know him better than you do."

“…What a clumsy way of provoking me, Kaguya-san.”

Hayasaka lowered her head and sighed softly.

"But you're actually questioning the level of intelligence I, as a sister, have gathered on my brother. This is really infuriating."

——However, the displeasure that flashed in her eyes the moment she raised her head, and the unconscious pout of her lips, both clearly showed one thing.

That is, Hayasaka Ai fell into the trap.

"Uh... Hayasaka?"

"Okay, then I'll prove it to you."

"Oh no, calm down..."

"I wouldn't dare say anything about others—at least as Xiaoqing's sister, I know him better than you do."

Hayasaka took a step back, bowed lightly, and then hurriedly left Kaguya's room - compared to her usual steady pace, it was clear that she was indeed angry.

"I'll prove it to you."

He even repeated what he had just said.

"........."

Miss Kaguya, aware that she had made a mistake, sat obediently in her seat, blinking as she watched Hayasaka disappear at the door.

"...Why does it feel like this reaction is even more extreme than expected?"

Is this a bit too much?

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This chapter is twice as long as usual... I'm exhausted

It is expected to be on the shelves at 5:00 on Monday. Regardless of whether the plot can take off or not, I have tried my best orz. In fact, I am really afraid that not many people will read this book... But to be honest, the plot has been getting better recently, and I believe everyone can feel it.

This is just the beginning.

Well, I'm taking medicine today for health reasons, and I hope I won't have to go to the hospital in the next few days.

By the way, this book has been doing poorly lately, so there are always some random people stirring up trouble in the comments section. Is it okay for me to delete a few that I don't like? (dog head)

All in all, just wait for tomorrow. I will continue to try my best to update, and I will open a reward depending on the situation when it goes on sale next month. Now I will take my medicine and continue to write~

Aki Tomoya can't predict the future: Chapter 13 Whose Date A Live? (Part 1)

Sunday, around 9:40 in the morning.

Xingjian, who had left home as early as seven o'clock, was standing at the door of a crowded department store. As the dazzling hot sunlight shone on her, she gently wiped away the fine beads of sweat on her forehead with her hand.

Today he was wearing a denim top, a white sweatshirt, and simple, loose-fitting black overalls. He also had a black sports bag slung across his chest. It was, well, the kind of outfit you'd see on the street.

There were still twenty minutes before the mall officially opened. Many citizens were attracted by the grand opening promotion of this newly opened department store, and a large crowd of people gathered in the originally spacious square.

The black-haired boy was just an inconspicuous one among the hundreds of customers who were standing at the edge because they couldn't squeeze to the front.

He straightened his wrinkled denim jacket, and stood on tiptoe to avoid being squeezed into a corner by the crowd, while his eyes swept towards the entrance of the mall.

It took him a while to find the person he wanted among the dense crowd of people.

The boy with short black hair and glasses stretched his head hard to push through the crowd, as if he wanted to rush into the mall as soon as ten o'clock and become the first customer of this newly opened mall.

The short-haired black girl who was traveling with him didn't seem so excited. She awkwardly dealt with the shoves from the crowds around her, and could only barely follow behind Tomoya Aki, who was trying his best to get through the door.

"........."

Hoshimi looked at Aki and Kato calmly, with no intention of going up to greet them. He just looked away and continued to stand there quietly.

Aki Tomoya probably doesn't know that he is here yet, so there is no need to alert him at the moment.

In order to verify his "idea" and to fulfill his promise to Kato to help her, Hoshimi temporarily decided to let things take their course, but to stand still and do nothing.

For now, he has other things to do that he cannot refuse.

The mall opened on time at ten o'clock, and customers who came for the promotion rushed into the mall in a hurry - of course, this included the excited Aki Tomoya, and Kato Megumi, who looked helpless but subconsciously followed him into the door as he grabbed her wrist.

Xingjian retreated to a more open place. Out of self-protection to "avoid being involved in a possible stampede", he waited until most people had gone in before slowly walking to the gate.

Just when the crowds were almost gone.

"—Hey, Hoshimi! You're really punctual."

"Good morning, Hoshimi-senpai."

Two young men who were walking gradually from the corner of the street greeted Xingjian who was standing there, which made Xingjian, who had headphones on his ears, turn off the music software that was playing the song.

One of the people walking towards them was Ishigami Yu, who was wearing a black sweatshirt and beige sweatpants. He was not the type of person who was good at socializing, so he was particularly polite and serious when greeting Hoshimi.

The other one is Shirogane Miyuki, whose eyes are still sharp but smiles brightly, and who looks particularly enthusiastic in the Shuchiin boys' uniform - Hey, what's going on.

"...Good morning, but why are you wearing your school uniform on the weekend, Shirogane?"

Xingjian blinked, and after the routine greetings, he pointed directly at Baiyin's clothes.

"Ah, uh..."

Guild President Shirogane's cheerful and refreshing smile froze in an instant. At this time, Ishigami Yu, with a calm look in his eyes, leaned over and whispered in Hoshimi's ear.

"Actually, the president only has this one piece of clothing."

"Eh……"

"Although I know your family is poor, I didn't expect it to be this miserable."

"Ah, well! Don't worry about that little detail! But, the mall isn't an internet cafe. I can still get in even if I'm wearing my school uniform, right?"

Baiyin coughed awkwardly, but quickly regained his original calm and confident demeanor - if there weren't a few barely perceptible beads of sweat on his cheeks.

Hearing this, Xingjian nodded in agreement.

"Yeah, it just so happens that you can buy yourself some new clothes while you're at the mall."

"Uh--"

Baiyin, who had been holding his head high, froze again, looking strangely embarrassed.

"...President, you didn't bring any money."

Ishigami Yu keenly noticed something and looked at Shirogane with a subtle look.

"Of course not! I brought it! Emmmm, at least I brought enough money to buy water in the rest area..."

"It's only ten o'clock now. We're going to have lunch together at the mall later."

Xingjian looked at the cheap watch on his left wrist, his expression still calm and gentle.

"Ah—that's no problem. I brought lunch today."

Having said that, Shirogane's face once again showed a confident smile, as if he had regained a little bit of the right to speak, and then -

He took out a piece of compressed biscuit from his bag.

"…………"

"…………"

Hoshimi and Ishigami looked at each other in silence for a second or two, and finally they nodded at the same time.

"Sure enough, we should start by re-arranging Baiyin's outfit and giving him a brand new look."

"Agree."

"Huh? What are you two—Hey!"

Hoshimi and Ishigami silently placed their hands on Shirogane's shoulders and together they pushed him into the mall. Shirogane, clearly confused by this situation, wanted to run away, but whenever he made the urge to leave, Hoshimi would smile and press his shoulders, forcing him to reluctantly let the two of them push him along.

Shortly after the three grown men walked into the mall arm in arm (?), two figures appeared under the shade of the trees on the side of the square.

Kaguya Shinomiya, wearing a delicate yet not overly exaggerated Western-style dress, poked her head out from beside the tree trunk. Following her movement, Hayasaka Ai also poked her head out from above her, with her usual expressionless face.

"Ugh... Ishigami-kun hooking up with the president is fine, but why can Hoshimi-kun be so close to the president so easily? They were already weird enough before, I can't accept it, I can't accept it, I can't accept it--!"

Shinomiya, blinded by love, Kaguya is no longer as dignified and elegant as before. At this moment, her face is filled with childish unhappiness and resentment that "something that belongs to her may be taken away by others."

"I think it would be best if you just understand this as pure friendship between boys and don't think too much about it."

Hayasaka Ai, wearing a white shirt and short skirt with a denim jacket tucked around her waist, sighed expressionlessly.

"In order to avoid revealing my hot girl image today, I think it would be better if we act separately later on—Ah, Kaguya-san!"

But before Hayasaka could finish her words, the angry Kaguya had already walked out from the shade of the tree and headed straight for the mall entrance, intending to catch up with the three boys.

"I've never seen three grown men shopping together in a mall, arms around each other! They're not like girls holding hands to go to the bathroom together! No, if the president goes down any wrong path, I'm going to pull him back!"

"Wait, Miss Kaguya—"

"Hayasaka, don't you want to prove it to me?"

Kaguya turned around, and her delicate little face, which usually only had an elegant smile on it, was now filled with a childish look of provocation and anger.

"Since you understand Hoshimi-san so well, then find a way to prove to me that there is no strange relationship between him and the president! Lulululu——"

After standing there hesitating for a few seconds, Hayasaka, with a helpless look on her face, could only jog to catch up with Kaguya.

"Really? Why do you always become so childish when it comes to President Shirogane..."

Two people walked into the mall one after the other. Just as they stepped into the mall where the air-conditioning was blowing cool air, a girl with blonde hair and twin ponytails wearing a suspender skirt suit and a small hat on her head slowly walked out from the corner of the road.

She looked around, then took off her red-framed glasses and carefully blended into the crowd as she walked into the mall.

Obviously, this person is Eriri Sawamura.