I became the emperor in the comic book series.

You just wait!

Upon entering the living room, as the hostess, Fujiwara Chika took the initiative to enthusiastically introduce everyone to each other.

Upon learning of Higashino Akira's identity, a group of girls from Shuchiin University became somewhat reserved, but took the initiative to greet him politely.

Higashino Akira naturally had no need to put on airs with them.

A simple response.

Then... he shook the large package in his hand, which was wrapped in an exquisite gift box.

"Hey, Fujiwara Chika, here's the birthday gift I specially picked out for you. Where would be a good place to put it?"

To avoid alerting Fujiwara Chika, Higashino Akira used his telekinesis to support the package the entire time, making it appear light and airy.

I don't find it troublesome at all.

That's why people are so patient when they're doing bad things.

Fujiwara Chika looked at him with sparkling eyes. He could lift such a big package with one hand and it didn't feel heavy at all when it swayed back and forth.

There's only one truth!

There's definitely a large plush toy inside, right?

"Just put it here."

The girl's heart was filled with anticipation, "Xiao Ming, Xiao Ming~"

Akira Higashino: "Hmm?"

Fujiwara Chika asked, "Can I open it?"

Higashino Akira put down the oversized gift box, and upon hearing this, smiled. He nodded, "It's all yours now, you decide."

"Great!"

Seeing Fujiwara Chika's cheerful and energetic swaying, not far behind her, Shinomiya Kaguya, holding a cup of tea, suddenly gave a cold laugh.

Not long after.

A mournful cry echoed throughout the entire Fujiwara residence, drawing everyone's attention.

"What is this? What is this? What is this?"

"You've got the wrong one!"

"Xiaoming, you must have sent the wrong item, right?"

Why would a birthday present be something like this?

"Why give someone something so unpleasant to give as a birthday gift? Xiaoming, you're bad!"

Fujiwara Chika stared at the pile of real study materials with a look of utter despair, covering her head with her hands. Just looking at it made her seem somewhat delirious.

To this, Higashino Akira smiled brightly without any shame, "It's all about reciprocity, right? Compared to the gift you gave me last time, I think what I gave back was pretty good, at least presentable, right?"

"That's not good!" Fujiwara Chika angrily punched his chest with her little fists. Although she was very indignant, to Higashino Akira, this level of girlish cat punches was not very offensive, largely because she was just expressing her emotions and he didn't use much force. "Why do you do such mean things? No girl will like you if you act like that!"

Her studies were just average to begin with, and her family was able to tolerate it and didn't pressure her much.

But so many blank study materials were sent here by Higashino Akira himself. If her parents knew about it, they might watch her finish it bit by bit.

Then her time, her freedom, and even her life will be wasted on these learning materials.

Secretary Fujiwara was crying.

Higashino Akira was immediately amused by her words.

"I'm sorry, I couldn't control myself, oh my god, please continue, I promise I won't laugh this time."

Nearby, a group of girls from Shuchiin came over, glanced at the tall pile of study materials, and then looked at Higashino Akira with his clean and cheerful smile. They all shivered and cast sympathetic glances at Secretary Fujiwara.

Although I usually get a headache from being tormented by Fujiwara no Kijima.

But this level is just too exaggerated.

How terrifying.

There are so many exercises! We can't possibly finish them all! There's simply no way we can finish them all!

Everyone quietly comforted Secretary Fujiwara.

As for Fujiwara Chika... her eyes darted around, and a wicked idea started bubbling in her mind. She immediately came up with a way to redeem herself.

Painful payment transfer!

Just like giving Xiaoming a notebook that's inconvenient to keep at home.

This set of learning materials can also be given away using a similar method!

April is Ai-kun's and Koyasu-senpai's birthdays, May is Iino-kun's, and then Maki-senpai and Giga-ko's!

Please, everyone!

With all my ripples, I'll become a good student and study hard!

Please don't blame me!

Fujiwara no Shogun decided that upon returning, he would use the power to punish the corrupt officials. (The question mark at the end appears to be incomplete and unrelated to the preceding text.)

Give one to everyone!

Two books for one person!

This is care and concern from the student council, hahaha~~~

As she came up with a solution, Fujiwara Chika's smile returned, and she looked at everyone gently.

"Mina~, it's getting late. Let's play some games first. Are they custom-made games from the board game club? We can cut the cake and have dinner later."

She was as gentle as a mother.

but!

For some reason, the girls who came to the Fujiwara residence to celebrate Fujiwara's birthday felt a slight chill.

Kaguya Shinomiya, who had spent the most time with Fujiwara Chika and had been tricked the most, was the first to realize that something was wrong, knowing that this girl was once again displaying her amazing wisdom!

Fujiwara Moeha and he, who had also sensed something was wrong, exchanged a glance.

The two nodded to each other knowingly.

After making the decision, we must remain vigilant and stay as far away from this source of chaos as possible!

Half an hour later...

With her face covered in punitive notes, Kaguya Shinomiya clenched her fists, glanced at Akira Higashino and Chika Fujiwara who were unharmed, and trembled all over.

The girl gave a cold laugh.

She understands that Higashino Akira is alright.

After all, Hayasaka had told her that Higashino Akira seemed to come from a Shinto family and had some special abilities.

But what makes Fujiwara Chika so special?

"Speaking of which, Fujiwara-kun, this game... isn't something's right?"

Upon hearing this, Fujiwara Chika's face stiffened. Recalling her unpleasant experience, cold sweat broke out on her forehead. She stammered as she tried to maintain her composure, "How...how could that be? My board game club...would you really cheat us? Kaguya-chan, don't be so sensitive just because you've lost a lot and received the most punishments."

Kaguya Shinomiya smiled. "Since that's the case, I don't need to hold back anymore."

She said, "Let's play a different game then."

Why...why?

Fujiwara Chika looked reluctant, unwilling to give up her advantages.

Cheating?

How can you say that gamers cheat?

If you're not caught, it's not considered cheating!

“Because this game isn’t exciting enough.” Kaguya Shinomiya’s eyes lost their sparkle as she smiled at everyone on the field. “Let’s play a game of numbers. Each round, whoever has the lowest number will draw a number from each other. Then, each person will draw a number individually for a round until the person with the lowest number is determined. After that, they will choose between truth or dare, and answer everyone’s questions or requests. If they can’t do either, they will have to take off a piece of clothing as punishment.”

Kaguya Shinomiya has not completely lost her mind.

She looked at the others.

"Of course, you can be allowed to quit beforehand, but you can't quit halfway through until you've lost everything or everyone agrees to stop!"

Will anyone agree if I observe secretly?

If others agree, it proves that they themselves have such thoughts, and they may become her competitors, or tools that she can use and control to increase her importance in Higashino Akira's heart!

Those who disagree indicate that they are not very interested in her man.

That means we need to control it even more!

A tool without ambition is a good tool that won't betray its superiors or backstab them!

These girls are mostly members of the student council or friends of student council members, and the vast majority of them are on Kaguya Shinomiya's list of tools in her plan.

Prior investigation is very important!

You can use a tool person who lacks ambition without worry, but be careful when using a tool person who might rebel against their superiors!

As Shinomiya Kaguya finished speaking, everyone around her was stunned, especially Fujiwara Chika, whose face turned red and then white.

The painful experience of Okumizome dyeing, which I had finally managed to forget, has resurfaced in my mind.

No, I don't want that kind of terrible experience!

I'm quitting!

The girl raised her hand immediately.

Kaguya Shinomiya was prepared and immediately rejected the offer, saying, "Except for Secretary Fujiwara! No refusal!"

"Unfair! This is unfair! It's a cover-up! Targeted! Privilege!"

Fujiwara Chika threw a tantrum, but Shinomiya Kaguya remained unmoved and showed no mercy.

Akira Higashino had no interest in taking advantage of these strange young girls and wanted to leave, giving them space.

But how could Shinomiya Kaguya, who already regarded him as a mirror to reveal his true nature, be willing to let him leave? She had been keeping an eye on Higashino Akira. Just as Higashino Akira was about to speak, she reached out and gently grasped his hand, making him pause and unable to finish his sentence.

At the same time, this action conveyed her wish for him to stay.

As expected, based on the information she obtained from Hayasaka, although he didn't understand the man's tolerance towards his woman, he didn't try to leave again. Instead, he gave her a strange look and stayed silently.

On the girls' side, about half of the girls raised their hands to withdraw. Seeing that everyone had raised their hands, the remaining girls also raised their hands one after another.

There's nothing wrong with playing a game, although the punishment mechanism is a little embarrassing. But if it's all girls, it doesn't really matter.

But! That's not how it works!

There were men present, and the idea of ​​taking off clothes was indeed too stimulating for these innocent girls from well-off families who had been well protected since childhood.

Of course, there are exceptions.

For example...

This child from the Shinomiya family, who had split up, competed with her in various ways at school, and they were constantly at odds.

So even in something like this, they're unwilling to back down, and they're determined to seize any opportunity and move forward bravely?

Originally, when the Shinomiya family was placing women around Higashino, they were afraid that the branch family members would rise up unexpectedly and succeed in dividing the family ahead of time, so they suppressed them and did not give them a chance to arrange for this child to come over.

Surprisingly, the child himself did not give up.

Do you think food tastes better when you share it with her?

Or is it simply out of consideration for future development opportunities and the desire to win over an outstanding man?

Anyway, let's do it.

Kaguya Shinomiya turned around, grabbed Chika Fujiwara's collar with one hand, and held her boyfriend's large hand with the other.

"Let's go to Secretary Fujiwara's bedroom and leave the living room space for Moeha and the others."

Fujiwara, the secretary, pitifully reached out her hand to her younger sister, "Moeha, help me~"

Seeing this, Fujiwara Moeha glanced hesitantly at Shinomiya Kaguya, who had a cold and unapproachable demeanor, before abruptly turning her head away.