The all-powerful middle schooler

This was Shinomiya Hikari's idea, so while having people conduct research, he also recruited superpowered individuals to assist him.

However, people with superpowers are already rare, and they are afraid of being coveted by others. Unless they are truly destitute or their abilities are accidentally exposed, no one is willing to join these financial groups.

until one day.

A true superhuman appeared before him and made many seemingly unreasonable demands before he would agree to his recruitment.

"I promise you."

Without much thought, Shinomiya Huangguang readily agreed.

His decision required many to sacrifice, but his desire for superpowers outweighed everything else.

28

Chapter 28 The Sensation at Shuchiin.

The night is getting darker.

"Hayasaka, come here for a second."

"Miss Kaguya, what is it you need?"

Hayasaka Ai, dressed as a maid, is habitually called to the bedroom by her master to listen to things that have nothing to do with her.

"Oh, I heard that the day after tomorrow is, well, that holiday."

"I know, it's Valentine's Day."

Seeing her master's hesitant manner, she sighed and revealed the truth.

"Kaguya-sama, are you torn between giving her your 'favorite chocolate' or your 'obligation chocolate'?"

"No, no! How could it be my favorite chocolate! I'm very grateful for Hasegawa's kindness, but... but we're not at the point of discussing marriage or getting engaged..."

"The chocolate is just an intention; whether people will accept it is another matter."

"Oh, right, I forgot."

Hayasaka Ai is no longer surprised by how confused her master is.

Beneath the halo of being the eldest daughter of the Shinomiya family, she is nothing more than a pure-hearted girl yearning for love.

"In any case, it still has to be 'handmade', right?"

The master seemed to be asking a question, but in reality, he wanted her affirmation.

"Since it's a gift, the sentiment behind it is the most important thing. For that man, how much it's worth is not important at all."

Hayasaka Ai, of course, obeyed her master's orders.

"Hayasaka, you think about the same thing as me. That man is indeed not easy to win over with money. Oh well, let him taste my cooking. It's a unique experience in the world."

After boasting for a while, the owner went to sleep peacefully.

After returning to her room, Hayasaka Ai had one last task remaining.

She also needs to report in detail to her family members every word and action of Lady Kaguya.

That's right. Besides serving as a bodyguard and maid, she was actually someone who had been planted next to Kaguya since childhood.

However, compared to loyalty to the Shinomiya family, Hayasaka Ai undoubtedly values ​​Kaguya's happiness more.

Therefore, she usually intentionally hides certain key information in her reports.

For example, the progress of Kaguya-sama's relationship with that man.

"I am Shinomiya Kiko. You will report directly to me today."

However, when she made the call, she heard a different voice on the other end.

"I understand. I will report Kaguya-sama's actions today to you now..."

Hayasaka Ai's eyes turned cold, but her words showed no emotional fluctuation.

"Wait, I have something to tell you, and I'll also pass it on to Kaguya..."

As she finished her report and was about to hang up, the person on the other end spoke again.

A few minutes later, Hayasaka Ai silently pressed the hang-up button, her face already ashen.

She already knew in her heart that Kaguya's older brother was born and raised under a patriarchal system. He was a feudal stubborn man who enjoyed the benefits of patriarchy and always used women as tools.

But what was unexpected was that the other party was so audacious as to arrange a marriage between Lady Kaguya while that old man was still alive.

Because the blood relationship has never been confirmed, Shinomiya Kan'an, the head of the Shinomiya family, has always had an ambiguous attitude towards his daughter, which, in a sense, serves as a protective shield.

However, as Shinomiya Gan'an fell seriously ill, this layer of protection became unnecessary.

That night, Hayasaka Ai couldn't sleep a wink.

She hesitated for a long time, but seeing the eager Kaguya-sama, she decided to tell her about it so that she could prepare in advance and have no regrets.

In an instant, Kaguya-sama entered 'Ice Kaguya' mode, her wine-red pupils unusually cold, and she uttered softly:

"That damned guy, a feudal remnant of the Showa era."

……

A rumor about Shuchiin spread like wildfire.

"I heard that Shinomiya-kun is getting engaged!"

"Who is it? Who is it? Is it Hasegawa-kun?"

"No."

"He should be the heir to another conglomerate, at least they're a good match."

"No."

"Could it be another man from Shuchiin? Is there anyone else who is close to Lady Shinomiya?"

"Not at all."

"Who else could it be?"

"I heard he's from Osaka, and apparently he's a nobody."

"No, who is that guy? Aren't all the guys from Osaka trash? They're obviously fake."

Leaving aside the students from the mixed colleges, the young men from the pure colleges were in an uproar after hearing the news, all angrily calling it fake news.

Princess Kaguya, whom we all admire, is not someone that just anyone can aspire to be worthy of!

Although this news is explosive, it is currently just a rumor, since no one has personally contacted the Shinomiya family to verify it.

"Shijo-kun, do you know?"

“Greek milk.”

Those who knew about the connection between the Shijou and Shinomiya families inquired about another young lady of considerable status.

Shijou Maki added in her mind:

If it's that group of people, then it might be true.

She didn't say it because she was worried about the negative consequences.

……

February 2th, Valentine's Day.

That day has finally arrived.

Izumi Hasegawa, facing the girls' loving gazes, went upstairs to Class 1-C.

"Isn't this a bit too much of a disturbance?"

He sat down in his chair, his eyes slightly narrowed.

This pressure is many times greater than usual.

Soon, people couldn't wait to come over.

"Hasegawa-san, please accept my feelings!"

"This is... a token of my gratitude to Hasegawa-san for helping me solve this problem."

Just as everyone was getting ready to have some fun, the seemingly bold girl suddenly became quiet.

You probably meant to say 'my bias'!

However, fearing rejection, he changed his answer at the last minute.

"Then I'll accept it."

Hasegawa Izumi did not refuse and reached out to take it.

Her actions were like a game starting up; in just one morning, Hasegawa received more than ten "obligation chocolates" from his classmates. In fact, he also received chocolates from other unfamiliar girls in the school, but he refused them all.

Chocolates from strangers are generally unnecessary.

"no yet?"

I don't think so.

"The real highlight is yet to come."

"Damn it, I'm so envious!"

Sunohara and the other students watched from the sidelines, gritting their teeth.

Soon, a pretty girl wearing headphones, whose popularity in the class was gradually rising, also arrived.

"This, this is mine, as a token of my gratitude. Thank you, 'Swordsman,' for keeping my secret and helping us five sisters pass the exam to repeat a grade... Of course, it's out of obligation."

Nakano Miku blushed and handed over her handmade chocolate with one hand, turning her head away.

"it is good."

A smile appeared on Izumi Hasegawa's face.

Giving roses to others leaves a lingering fragrance on your own hands.

Every cause has its effect.

This is the way of humanity, and it should be accepted.

After that, the first person to send the 'destiny chocolate' appeared.

This was somewhat unexpected.

29

Chapter 29 Their Feelings

"It's Busujima-senpai!"

"Why is Busujima-senpai here too?"

"Are you and Hasegawa-kun close? The kendo club was thoroughly humiliated, wasn't it?!"

Amidst everyone's astonished gazes, the senior student with flowing purple hair and a cold, beautiful face slowly walked into the classroom through the back door.

What they didn't know was that although Saeko Busujima and Hasegawa didn't interact much at school, they had experienced some thrilling moments off-campus and were, in a sense, close friends who had faced life and death together.

'They still came...'

Saeko Busujima, under everyone's watchful eyes, remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she was extremely flustered.

After all, what she wanted to give Zhang was her 'destined chocolate'.

In the past, she felt that she had an unforgivable dark side hidden in her heart, and that she was not worthy of having a girlish heart, nor was she qualified to love others or be loved.

Having survived a brush with death, and being saved and cared for by that person, her heart had already undergone a transformation, allowing her to control her murderous intent.

Now, she can finally take this opportunity to be honest with herself.

"Izumi-kun, this is chocolate I made myself. I hope you will accept it."

When Saeko Busujima said this and handed over the bag, a hint of shyness appeared in her eyes.

It's basically no different from a confession of love.