Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Gradually becoming Stupid
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"…Alright."
The red ribbon was tied into a bow by Shinomiya Kaguya, perfectly symmetrical on both sides.
Amamiya Natsuki looked at Miss Ice Princess in front of him, feeling an indescribable subtlety.
The person was still the same person.
But… why did the word Sakura Island Country suddenly appear in his mind?
"Not bad." Amamiya Natsuki withdrew his gaze; the light was too dim, so he couldn't see very clearly, "Let's go out."
Clang.
Just as they reached the door, a strange sound suddenly entered their ears.
"That sound…"
Shinomiya Kaguya's expression changed slightly.
Amamiya Natsuki pondered, "It sounds like a mirror?"
The next moment.
A hand quickly reached out, nervously grabbing Amamiya Natsuki's sleeve.
Hey, hey, it's normal for strange sounds to appear in a Haunted House, right?
You're like someone who, once bitten by a snake, fears a well rope for ten years!
"Only by facing fear can one conquer fear." Amamiya Natsuki suggested, "How about we go back and check?"
"No need." Shinomiya Kaguya bit her lower lip slightly, "Let's leave quickly."
She didn't want to stay in a room with a mirror for even a second longer!
If it weren't for needing mirrors in daily life, she would have already had Hayasaka remove the mirror in the bathroom!
"We're going out now."
Seeing that Miss Ice Princess had no intention of conquering her fear, Amamiya Natsuki didn't insist.
As for the strange sound just now… it's normal for any sound to appear in a Haunted House, no need to get to the bottom of it.
The two walked out of the room and into the Corridor.
The Corridor was still dim and eerie, with a faint mist floating in the air, obstructing their vision.
Amamiya Natsuki quickly identified the direction and said:
"Behind us is the way we came. I just agreed with your mother that if we find the person, we'll meet back at the original intersection."
Shinomiya Kaguya nodded gently, "Let's go."
Amamiya Natsuki had excellent spatial memory. Once he walked a path, he basically wouldn't get lost again.
Amamiya Natsuki led the way, and the two walked back together, quickly reaching the crossroads where they had been separated earlier.
"Is that Kitagawa?"
Amamiya Natsuki squinted, looking at a girl at the intersection.
Waist-length hair.
Her height was also similar.
Because the light was too dim, he couldn't see her face clearly.
Just as Amamiya Natsuki was about to walk over to confirm, a cold hand suddenly reached out and grasped his right hand.
So cold.
Her hand was so cold.
If Amamiya Natsuki hadn't been constantly active, he would have suspected she was a ghost!
"Don't go over there." Shinomiya Kaguya's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she whispered, "That shouldn't be Kitagawa-chan."
"She doesn't have a choker on her neck."
Then it definitely wasn't her.
Kitagawa Marin seemed to really like choker accessories. It made no sense for her to take off her choker while playing in a Haunted House.
As they spoke, a girl's scream once again echoed from the Corridor.
Several female players screamed and rushed over, jostling together in a chaotic mess.
Amamiya Natsuki was experienced this time. He pulled Shinomiya Kaguya against the wall to avoid being separated again.
Several players screamed and ran past, directly phasing through the body of the suspected Blonde Hot Girl, without any contact between them.
It was indeed an evil spirit.
How many evil spirits were hidden in such a small Haunted House? This was too many!
After the players ran far away, Amamiya Natsuki released her hand and whispered:
"It seems there must be something very scary in that direction, or rather, staff members. Generally speaking, there should be clues to clear the Haunted House…"
After waiting for a while, Amamiya Natsuki didn't hear anyone respond beside him. He turned his head and saw Shinomiya Kaguya with her left hand clenched, pressed against her chest, her head slightly bowed, her dark hair covering her eyes, making it impossible to see the expression on her face.
Ah ah ah! She actually touched Natsuki-kun's hand just now!
"It feels… so strange."
Shinomiya Kaguya held her breath, only feeling her heart racing rapidly.
For sixteen years, since she was little, this was the first time she had touched a boy's hand. It turned out to be so warm… Oh no, her heart wouldn't stop racing, what should she do, what should she do, what should she do.
"Are you alright?"
Amamiya Natsuki cautiously stepped back half a step, raising an eyebrow as he asked.
"I'm fine."
Shinomiya Kaguya's tone was resentful.
Seeing this, Amamiya Natsuki took another half step back.
The fear of being dominated by Yandere Kaguya once again surged into his heart.
"Why are you backing away?"
Shinomiya Kaguya tilted her head and looked over.
Of course, he was afraid she would suddenly pull out a utility knife. Amamiya Natsuki could only guard against evil spirits, not against a blackened girl.
"I'm just stretching." Amamiya Natsuki maintained a safe distance, "Why were you so quiet just now?"
"Just now…"
Shinomiya Kaguya pursed her pink lips.
How could she possibly reveal the truth of her racing heart and bewilderment just now!
"Kaguya-chan?"
In the Corridor, a hesitant voice suddenly sounded.
Immediately after, Amamiya Natsuki felt his pinky finger shake rapidly.
"That's us." Amamiya Natsuki replied, while simultaneously signaling with his pinky finger.
Footsteps quickly sounded, and a pink-haired girl quickly walked over. Upon seeing Shinomiya Kaguya, she immediately cheered, wrapping her arms around Shinomiya Kaguya and rubbing her cheek against Shinomiya Kaguya's body:
"I finally found you guys!"
It was still uncertain who found whom.
Amamiya Natsuki looked behind the pink-haired girl, and Mrs. Shimizu walked over silently.
"Natsuki-kun, I didn't let you down." Mrs. Shimizu made a peace sign, "I found Chika-chan."
"Where's Kitagawa?" Amamiya Natsuki looked behind him, but didn't see the Blonde Hot Girl.
"I don't know." Mrs. Shimizu shook her head, "I only found Chika-chan alone just now, I didn't see Marin-chan."
"I encountered several ghosts just now, and I couldn't tell if they were staff or evil spirits at all." Fujiwara Chika said pitifully, "Should we hurry and find Marin-chan, and then leave?"
"Marin-chan must be very scared alone."
"It's best if we can find her." Amamiya Natsuki's tone was meaningful.
"What if we can't find her?" Fujiwara Chika immediately became nervous, "Did she just disappear?"
Amamiya Natsuki retorted, "If we can't find her, we'll naturally leave first."
"Impossible, Marin-chan wouldn't abandon us and flee!" Fujiwara Chika argued.
Shinomiya Kaguya crossed her right arm over her chest, "Before seeing the truth, try not to hold onto expectations. It's normal for Kitagawa-chan to leave first by herself."
A moment later.
The three successfully found the Blonde Hot Girl.
It turned out that Shinomiya Kaguya's judgment was wrong; Kitagawa Marin had not fled.
However, Fujiwara Chika's judgment was not entirely correct either. This Blonde Hot Girl was not trembling alone, crouching down with her head in her hands, but rather was mingling with other Haunted House players, thriving and showing no fear at all.
After the two sides reunited, Fujiwara Chika no longer had any interest in scaring people in the Haunted House. The group followed behind other players, clearing the levels all the way, and finally left the Haunted House.
"We're out."
Amamiya Natsuki let out a soft breath, looking up at the sky. The sun was already gradually setting in the west, painting the clouds with a brilliant golden-red hue.
"Hahaha, that was so much fun." Kitagawa Marin put her hands on her hips, facing the sunset, her smile exceptionally bright, "Everyone screaming together, no need to worry about being recognized by evil spirits… Chika-chan, let's play again?"
"No more." Fujiwara Chika shook her head, "It's getting dark, and we'd have to queue again… Eh eh eh?"
The pink-haired girl suddenly widened her eyes, exclaiming aloud.
"What's wrong?" Amamiya Natsuki turned to look.
"…The fun mission has been completed!"
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