"So that's what they call deterrence…"

Noticing that Yuuki Asuna seemed not to understand, Iwanaga Kotoko took the initiative to explain.

"Because Asagiri successfully killed Oko Shinomiya last time and left no trace in the process, completely erasing both him and the vehicle from this world, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and the Shinomiya Family still haven't found a single clue. Aside from a few of us, no one knows how he did it. But anyone who thinks about it for even a moment will realize that whoever could accomplish something like that must be a Player, and not just any Player, but one with absolutely overwhelming power. So, here's the question…"

Iwanaga Kotoko raised her fair index finger and smiled.

"In our eyes, Asagiri certainly isn't the type to kill innocent people, nor is he the type to kill other Players just to steal their equipment or items. But outsiders don't see him that way. What they see is a powerful monster who dared to kill someone in the real world when the game was only in its second stage. And the person he killed was someone as important as Kouguang Shinomiya. In other words, he's a monster who fears nothing. Under that kind of deterrence, no Player would dare reveal their identity lightly. If they were targeted by that 'monster,' it would be a very serious problem."

"Although I didn't anticipate this, it's also a good thing."

Ashikaga Miwa reached up and pushed her gold-rimmed glasses higher, then let out a long sigh.

"Before the game and the Players cause this world to completely spiral out of control, as long as we establish some tacit understanding first, like the rules of a fighting competition, the impact shouldn't become too severe."

"Mm, you have a point, but…"

Asagiri seemed to suddenly remember something. His expression turned serious, and under the confused gazes of everyone in the Student Council room, he slowly spoke.

"That's not right. How did I end up in the Student Council room again? I clearly said I was only holding a position in name, so why does it feel like I'm coming to work every day? This is completely interfering with my enjoyment of my wonderful daily life!" 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

While everyone else was unsure how to respond to Asagiri's abstract complaint, Fujiwara Chika instantly put on her classic detective hat, bit down on a candy shaped like a pipe, transformed into the Love Detective, and delivered her earth-shattering analysis.

"Eh heh. Utsunomiya ended up coming to the Student Council room without realizing it? That must mean he wanted to see someone here, so his body moved on its own, right?"

Hearing this, Asagiri nodded and looked straight at Fujiwara Chika's face.

"Yes. I wanted to see you."

"Eh? Eh, eh…"

Fujiwara Chika froze at first. A few seconds later, her fair, adorable face flushed bright red, and even her blue eyes turned misty. She instantly overheated, speaking incoherently.

"Well… well, what is it? I'm the referee. I, I, I, I'm not playing…"

"Sigh. Defeated so easily."

Asagiri first shook his head, then stood up. Looking down at Fujiwara Chika, he slowly spoke.

"It's good that you have the courage to play abstract games with me, but that's the only part worth praising."

"You, you, you… Utsunomiya…"

Fujiwara Chika stood up, unwilling to lose. She clenched her fists, her face filled with determination as she declared firmly,

"One day, I will definitely defeat you!"

"Heh. I look forward to your challenge."

Meanwhile, Kaguya Shinomiya, who was sitting behind the Student Council President's desk, listened to Fujiwara Chika and Asagiri's conversation. For some reason, an inexplicable ominous feeling rose in her heart.

Why does it feel like…

Fujiwara Chika, who calls herself a Love Detective, has already strayed far from her original reason for approaching Asagiri?

Ahead of her lies a road of no return!

…

Ten minutes later, at the gate of Private Shuchiin Academy.

"Okay, Asuna, Asagiri, I'll be leaving now~"

Iwanaga Kotoko waved at Yuuki Asuna and Asagiri, then looked meaningfully at Yuuki Asuna. Without waiting for her to speak, she shook her head with a helpless expression.

"Although I want to warn you not to be a sneaky cat while I'm dealing with Yokai requests, you definitely won't listen, so I won't waste my breath. I'd rather save my words for my handsome boyfriend's evening activities…"

Listening to Iwanaga Kotoko's increasingly outrageous remarks, Yuuki Asuna quickly interrupted her with a red face.

"Don't say such wolfish things here."

"Anyway, that's how it is. As the God of Wisdom, I'm very busy. Bye bye~"

After Iwanaga Kotoko got into her family's black luxury car and drove away, Yuuki Asuna finally sighed helplessly.

"Seriously, she just went through such a cruel Dungeon a few days ago, but she really hasn't changed at all…"

After complaining about Iwanaga Kotoko's abstract personality, Yuuki Asuna looked at Asagiri beside her. She stared at his profile, then smiled shyly yet gently.

"Megumi said she needs to study hard during this period to prepare for the upcoming final exams… So it's just the two of us today. Do you want to go on a da…"

Before Yuuki Asuna could finish saying "date," Asagiri waved his hand and said firmly,

"Let's go."

Yuuki Asuna could not help laughing, covering her mouth with a light chuckle.

"I'm happy, but you agreed too quickly, didn't you? Were you planning to ask me out on a date from the start?"

"Of course. I've already thought of the location."

Asagiri took Yuuki Asuna's hand on his own, then smiled and said,

"It's 4:10 now. We can watch a movie first, then have dinner together after the movie. After dinner, we can go to the supermarket to buy some daily necessities for home. Then we'll go home together, and then…"

"Stop, stop, stop."

After so much time together, Yuuki Asuna already understood Asagiri's personality very well. The moment he said "and then," she raised her hand and covered his mouth. Her face flushed slightly as she said,

"As for what happens after that… we'll talk about it when we get home."

…

Half an hour later, inside a cinema in Shibuya Ward.

"Seriously…"

Although the movie had not started yet, Yuuki Asuna held a cup of milk tea and looked at the pitch-black screen with a trace of nervousness on her delicate face. She turned to Asagiri beside her, who seemed eager and even faintly expectant, and spoke in a tone that was half scolding, half coquettish.

"Why do we have to watch a horror movie… especially when you know I'm afraid of these things…"

Asagiri replied seriously,

"It's precisely because you're afraid that you need to challenge your weakness."

"Oh, come on."

Yuuki Asuna looked down at the armrest between her seat and Asagiri's. He had already raised it.

"You just want to wait until I get scared by the movie, jump into your arms, and then enjoy watching me tremble pitifully while trying to hold back my fear, right? Your preferences are way too twisted."

After saying this, Yuuki Asuna gently bit her pink lips again and lowered her voice.

"Don't take this opportunity to do anything strange later…"

"Of course not."

Asagiri held Yuuki Asuna's hand and smiled.

"There are night vision cameras in cinemas. If I want to do strange things, I'll wait until we get home."

"Huh? There are cameras in cinemas?"

"Of course."

Asagiri intertwined his fingers with Yuuki Asuna's and began to explain seriously.

"I once conceived of a Butter Shooter where the Player would take on the role of a cinema manager. During special movie screenings, the Player would use the cameras in the theater to collect footage of female characters and their boyfriends, then use the collected footage to conquer the female characters. Unfortunately, I became a Player before that Butter Shooter entered production. Alas, a great loss to the Butter Shooter world."

"Uh…"

Yuuki Asuna looked utterly speechless and sighed helplessly.

"You really do like being a Butter Shooter producer…"

"That's art."

Asagiri nodded, then explained in a rare serious tone,

"In this increasingly restless society, where people struggle to understand one another and the world is full of malice and calculation, only Butter Shooter remains friendly. Even when consumers are dissatisfied after buying one, they only offer kind suggestions. If a truly exquisite Butter Shooter is produced, it receives sincere gratitude and admiration from Players. There are no mutual attacks, no malicious comments, only harmony. It allows people with different personalities, who don't know each other at all and only met online, to build bonds with one another. This is supreme art."

After saying this, Asagiri held Yuuki Asuna's hand tightly, turned his head, looked directly into her beautiful eyes, and said sincerely,

"And I will not enjoy the glory of this art alone. Now, Tokyo's number one Butter Shooter producer sincerely invites Miss Yuuki Asuna to experience the highest realm of art together."

"Huh?"

Seeing Yuuki Asuna's slightly bewildered expression, Asagiri chose to be direct.

"Simply put, I hope you can wear a bunny girl outfit tonight."

Yuuki Asuna's pretty face flushed after hearing this. After hesitating for a few seconds, she leaned close to Asagiri's ear and whispered,

"But I haven't ordered the clothes yet…"

As if he had already anticipated this, Asagiri immediately interrupted.

"It's okay. I ordered them. They've already been delivered home."

"Huh?"

Yuuki Asuna did not expect Asagiri to say something like that. She did not ask how he knew her measurements, because he would definitely say something like, "As a professional Butter Shooter producer, I can give accurate numbers just by looking."

The blush on her face became even more obvious, and a faint mist appeared in her eyes. She leaned close to Asagiri's ear and spoke softly, her tone shy yet faintly expectant.

"If you perform well today… as your reward… requests like that aren't impossible."

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