The all-powerful middle schooler

22

Chapter 22 Food should be shared.

"Rikka."

"Kaguya-san."

"Rikka."

"Kaguya-san."

“Rikka…”

"Kaguya-san..."

After class, Fujiwara Chika was agonizing over something. Holding a plastic flower in her hand, she plucked off the petals and muttered to herself.

Kaguya is her best friend, while Rikka is the best friend she made after high school.

She had two people she could be friends with for life, two happy things coincided, and these two joys brought her even more joy. What she received was a time that should have been like a dream...

But why did it turn out like this?

She quickly figured it out.

They all fell out because of the same person.

"It really is Izumi-chan's fault! What a sinful man."

Fujiwara Chika sighed deeply.

The petals of the plastic flower gradually withered, finally settling on the choice to help Kaguya.

"Fujiwara-san, what are you doing? You seem to be struggling with something."

Just as she was putting the petals back on, someone came over.

"Ah, Nakano-kun, you've come at the right time. I have a question that I need your advice on."

She looked up at the other person and smiled.

Nakano used to be very introverted, with few facial expressions, and seemed difficult to get along with.

However, after interacting with her a few times recently, our relationship has improved.

"what is the problem?"

A hint of curiosity flickered in Nakano Miku's eyes.

The girl had already heard Rikka's name, which is why she changed her target.

The girl was actually quite interested in anything related to that man.

"Well, Nakano-san, I... no, my friend has recently run into a problem. She has two good friends who both like the same guy, but she has already agreed to help one of them confess, so she's conflicted about what to do next."

Fujiwara Chika intertwined her hands, her two index fingers tapping against each other repeatedly.

"Ah... um."

Nakano Miku paused for a moment.

"I've never been in a relationship, but shouldn't you treat all your friends equally? Besides, your friends haven't guaranteed they'd only help the first person, have they?"

“That’s right! My friend didn’t agree to it, so it’s not shameless of me to help others.”

These words snapped Fujiwara Chika out of her daze, and she clapped her hands in delight.

"Is there anything else? Then I'll take my leave."

"Thank you, Nakano-kun. Let's play games together sometime!"

"Ah."

Nakano Miku turned her head away, a hint of sadness in her eyes, and sighed softly.

Compared to others, I am still too insignificant.

……

In order to avoid favoritism, Fujiwara Chika is thinking about how to help Kaguya-kun and uphold their long-standing sisterly bond.

It's obvious that Kaguya's progress is far behind Rikka's.

but……

As long as Detective Love takes action, everything will be alright!

This day.

"Izumi-chan, let's go get ramen after school! It's been so long since I've been with Kobato."

Fujiwara Chika secretly found an opportunity to talk to him during PE class.

"Okay, I'll call Kobato."

Hanesegawa Izumi agreed.

After the club activity ended, at a certain intersection outside the door, Fujiwara Chika was waiting for him.

The two planned to first take the tram to the station near Kobato's school.

"This is a bit of a problem. Izumi-chan, have you considered having Kobato transfer to the junior high school at Shuchiin High School? That would make it easier to take care of her, wouldn't it?"

The girl suddenly thought.

“There’s no need for that. If Kobato came to Shuchiin, she would definitely pester me to take her to and from school every day, which would be a lot of trouble… Besides, her learning ability is too worrying.”

Hasegawa Izumi felt she couldn't refuse her sister's request, so she declined.

Learning to be independent is a good thing for Kobato.

"Hey, if Kobato hears this, she'll be really hurt."

The girl smiled again.

"Well, I can understand, after all, I have a younger sister too!"

She said this with no small amount of pride.

As soon as I stepped out of the station, Little Dove was already waiting there all alone.

"Brother!"

They watched as the crowd's previously uneasy expressions suddenly changed, and they ran quickly toward them.

They soon moved to their usual ramen shop.

"Hey, isn't this the young man and these two pretty young ladies? It's been a long time since we've seen you two together!"

The ramen shop owner was impressed by the three of them and greeted them.

"Kukuku, because the offering of my half is even more delicious... However, as an ordinary person, you have done your best, boss."

Little Dove raised its head and made its signature gesture with its fingers in front of its eyes.

"My other half? Is it your brother?"

The ramen shop owner glanced at him first, then spoke confidently.

"You made it even better than mine? That's impossible!"

As a man renowned throughout the ramen street, he naturally has pride.

"How could the boss understand that?!"

Fujiwara Chika made a comment.

"Hey buddy, let's have a match!"

"I don't have that kind of free time."

"Hehe, I'm still better than you, aren't I?"

Hasegawa Izumi yawned, but the ramen shop owner didn't take it seriously and began to carefully prepare the bowls of ramen.

This ramen tasted the best ever, earning high praise from Chika Fujiwara.

"I underestimated you. I didn't expect there to be such capable people in the human world."

After finishing his meal, Kojiu couldn't help but say something.

"Of course! This time I've brought out my secret recipe! It's to open your eyes!"

The ramen shop owner laughed heartily.

Hasegawa Izumi didn't expose him and let him boast.

He certainly noticed the difference; today's seasoning had added unique spices, likely products that had mutated slightly under the influence of spiritual energy. When used for seasoning, it was naturally amazing.

I walked out of the ramen shop.

Fujiwara Chika patted her now round belly with satisfaction, then turned to ask curiously, "The ramen the boss made today was really delicious, but Kobato said Izumi-chan's is even better, is that true?"

"Hmph, of course it's true! My culinary skills, honed by half of my body, are far beyond what any chef in the mortal realm can match!"

Little Dove scoffed.

Upon hearing this, Fujiwara Chika's mouth immediately watered.

"Izumi-chan~ You know what I mean~"

She quickly wiped her mouth and then looked at him with gentle eyes.

"Come on over if you want some."

Hasegawa Izumi glanced at her younger sister before replying.

With his current abilities, making tonkotsu ramen isn't too difficult for him, but he usually only makes it when he feels like it, so his sister still misses it a lot.

So, after he agreed, Kobato smiled as brightly as Chika.

"Um, Izumi-chan, could we add one more person?"

Fujiwara Chika hesitated for a moment.

Hanesegawa Izumi's gaze was calm as she spoke softly.

"Good food should be shared."

23

Chapter 23 Kaguya Shinomiya's Killing Intent

Before going to sleep, Kaguya Shinomiya received a phone call.

"Going to the Hasegawa family as guests?"

Her eyes widened when she heard Fujiwara's invitation.

"This...this isn't appropriate, is it? I didn't receive an invitation from him."

"It's okay, I've already explained it to Izumi-chan."

"So, what are you going to do?"

"Eat noodles! Ramen! I've heard that Izumi-chan's cooking skills are amazing, and I finally got this opportunity."

"Noodles?"

Hearing this, she was still somewhat hesitant.

"Kaguya-san, while a young lady's reserve is necessary, nothing will happen if you keep shrinking back."

"I already said, I'm just curious about Hasegawa. He's a bit unbelievable."

"Okay, okay, I got it. So, Kaguya-san, are you going or not? If not, I'm hanging up."

"I go!"

The next day, after the club activities ended.

Kaguya Shinomiya met up with Chika Fujiwara outside the school, and then they rode in their family car to the Hasegawa family home.

Is this his home? It doesn't seem particularly special.

She glanced around and thought to herself.