My love index is at its maximum.

Kasuga Kanae said regretfully, "I never knew Murakami had so many flaws."

Murakami Mizuiro scratched his head.

Embarrassed, he couldn't help but ask himself: Am I really as bad as she makes me out to be?

"Knowing where the problem lies makes it much easier to solve."

The fortune teller carefully put away the tarot cards and explained gently, "The card you drew is 'The World,' which means you've already achieved your goal. This indicates that you possessed innate advantages that most people can only dream of from the beginning, whether material or spiritual. Right now, it seems more material, but note that 'The World' can also signify an end or a conclusion. Recognizing what you truly desire and firmly establishing your true self are the issues you need to address next."

Murakami Mizuiro nodded thoughtfully.

"That's really accurate..." Tsukasa Tazaki murmured, feeling a little eager to try it out.

Murakami is the typical rich kid who comes from a wealthy family but feels empty inside. He has said countless times that he doesn't know what kind of life he should live, and the result of this divination is pretty much right.

"Kiki, it's your turn." Shiori Ninomiya would push him toward the stall with a smile.

Yui Kichikawa and Sakura Kuriyama also gathered around.

The fortune teller's eyes lit up.

The young man before him was exceptionally handsome, and every move he made exuded a charm that transcended ordinary people. The fortune teller recognized him as a big fish the moment he saw him, and this one deal might be enough to feed him for three years!

“The boy chosen by the gods,” she shuffled the tarot cards and handed them to Tsukasa Tazaki, “please draw a card, and let us witness together how great your destiny will be.”

As soon as these childish words were uttered, customers at the surrounding stalls couldn't contain their curiosity and gathered around to watch.

It was packed in a big circle, with layers upon layers inside and outside.

Tsukasa Tazaki handed over a 500 yen coin, reached out and drew a card, which he then laid out directly on the table.

[V THE HIEROPHANT (Reversed)]

The crowd gasped in surprise.

They didn't understand what it meant; they just thought that drawing the "Pope" must be incredibly powerful.

"Kiki, it's the Pope!" Shiori Ninomiya excitedly grabbed Tsukasa Tazaki's arm, completely disregarding the stares of those around her, and openly expressed her affection for Tsukasa Tazaki through her body language.

Tsukasa Tazaki looked at her strangely: "Shiori knows tarot cards?"

"I don't understand."

"You're so excited, what if it doesn't go well?"

“The Pope sounds amazing, it really suits Kiki’s identity.” Shiori Ninomiya said with a blissful expression, her tone very firm: “Even if it’s an ominous prophecy, Kiki will definitely rise to the challenge and successfully reverse her fate!”

Tsukasa Tazaki smiled with satisfaction.

That's right.

This is how a concubine should behave!

All you need to do is blindly worship yourself and mindlessly like yourself... Please, stop with the "pink on the outside, black on the inside" nonsense, it's unbearable.

To his left, Kuriyama Sakura rested her chin on her hand, staring at the tarot cards in deep thought.

To his right, Yui Kikawa stood with her arms crossed, looking serious.

Directly opposite him, the fortune teller observed for a long time, then sighed softly: "If I say anything wrong later, please don't smash my stall. At most, I'll just refund your money."

Tazaki Tsukasa smiled faintly: "Please interpret the card!"

Chapter 279 School Trip (9)

[Pope]

[This represents dominance in the spiritual realm, transcending material and spiritual authority.]

Kuriyama Sakura took out a notebook from her bag and wrote it down with a ballpoint pen.

"Let's start with your future career," the fortune teller said, resting his elbow on the table and touching his right cheek with his index and middle fingers. "According to the cards, you are a wise and communicative person. You are unwilling to rigidly follow old ways, and you dare to innovate and form your own unique ideas. You live and work for your true thoughts."

Tsukasa Tazaki asked, "Is it good overall?"

With your broad vision and quick thinking, success is not difficult for you.

The fortune teller was so engrossed in pondering the meaning of the reversed Hierophant card that he even forgot to mention the extra charge.

"However, it is important to note that rashness, excessive trust in others, and being misled by malicious individuals are three issues you will need to overcome in the future. Otherwise, you will find it difficult to succeed in your career and will be left isolated and helpless."

“What’s the key point?” he asked.

The diviner pondered something, gently touching the crystal ball with one hand: "The upright Hierophant card indicates that the key to success lies in the help of a benefactor. Conversely, the reversed Hierophant card suggests that failure might be due to a rash attitude arising from the presence of a benefactor, or perhaps failure stemming from the benefactor's schemes."

For some reason, the image of his aunt flashed through Tsukasa Tazaki's mind.

That's probably impossible...

What would my aunt possibly want from me?

It's impossible that he really just wanted to get his hands on his cousin's son's body, right...?

Kikawa Yui crossed her arms, seemingly indifferent to the divination results, but she could hear them clearly.

"Please don't take the results of the divination too seriously; after all, it's just a prediction," the diviner added, desperate to avoid trouble.

Tsukasa Tazaki smiled faintly: "Please continue."

"Let's talk about love?"

“Okay.” Tazaki Tsukasa nodded indifferently.

The fortune teller carefully studied the images on the tarot cards: "From an emotional perspective, you tend to face your true feelings and will communicate them to your partner. Although you will listen to their opinions, you won't accept them entirely. When you feel you can't accept their opinions, you will promptly find ways to improve the relationship. However, precisely because you are so clear about yourself and don't hide anything on some issues, you may appear somewhat stubborn in your actions."

Kuriyama Sakura remained silent and took notes in her notebook.

Stubbornness

[Excessive subjective judgment in relationships can lead to indirect and controlling behavior. A domineering attitude often causes one party to become overly reliant on authority figures, neglecting their own abilities and losing the will to make their own choices. (Note: Kana Shimamoto)]

Tsukasa Tazaki asked, "Is there anything else?"

"You are very good at expressing yourself and pleasing the opposite sex..." The fortune teller looked up, observing his eyes and brows: "The Hierophant card represents dominance in the spiritual realm, so you tend to dominate in relationships on a spiritual level rather than in reality. Therefore, those who date you are easily misled..."

“That’s not misleading!” Tsukasa Tazaki corrected her.

The fortune teller dared not utter a word.

Kuriyama Sakura leaned slightly and whispered in Tazaki Tsukasa's ear, "I will report this to Hanami-nee."

"Huh?" Tsukasa Tazaki was taken aback, frowning as he looked at her. "What nonsense are you talking about?"

“I’d like a cup of coffee,” Kuriyama Sakura said with a meaningful smile.

"My treat!"

I want to pet a stray cat.

"I'll look for it!"

Kuriyama Sakura nodded in satisfaction, straightened up, and calmly surveyed the scenery in the distance.

The divination continues.

“Your possessiveness is too strong,” the fortune teller said cautiously, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over the three young women standing beside him. “However, as mentioned before, you are a stubborn and self-important person, both internally and externally very frank. This is probably the biggest stumbling block you are currently encountering on your romantic path. It would be best if you could change this shortcoming, after all…”

Before she could finish speaking, Shiori Ninomiya interrupted her: "How can being an honest person be considered a deficiency?"

"You mean," Qichuan Yui looked at the fortune teller expressionlessly, her words sharp, "that he should become a liar, a two-faced villain?"

"..."

The fortune teller felt wronged.

This wasn't something she said; it was a hint from fate!

And all I wanted was for him to speak more tactfully, it's not as serious as you're making it out to be...

"I understand." Tsukasa Tazaki sighed with amusement, then looked at Shiori Ninomiya: "Shiori, would you like to take the test?"

Shiori Ninomiya waved her hand: "Kiki is a god, why would I need to do this test?"

"Then what will you do?"

"It's just completing a set procedure," Ninomiya Shiori said seriously. "If I were to do the test, what if the result was bad? Wouldn't I be depressed for days? Shiori-chan isn't that stupid."

Tazaki Tsukasa glanced around: "Neither of you can escape. Who's going first?"

"Don't even think about it!" Kuriyama Sakura shook her head uninterestedly and walked towards the outer edge of the crowd.

Yui Kikawa, on the other hand, simply sat down at the fortune-telling stall.

Draw a card and lay it face down.

【III THE EMPRESS (Reversed)】

"Why is it reversed again?" Shiori Ninomiya pouted unhappily. "Three reversed cards in a row. It seems like we're having a really bad day."

"A reversed position doesn't necessarily mean bad luck." The fortune teller held his breath, focusing intently on the tarot cards. "What would you like to know?"

Qichuan Wei said calmly, "Love."

"Really?!" Shiori Ninomiya covered her mouth in surprise. "I never thought my older brother would be interested in romance. I thought he was only interested in academics or career."

"Her academic performance is already excellent, not to mention her career." Tsukasa Tazaki raised his hand and tapped the little cutie's head. "Focus on watching, don't have bad thoughts in your head."

Shiori Ninomiya raises her little paws: "Aww~ I'll bite you!"

“The Empress card represents motherhood. It symbolizes abundance, harvest, and growth,” the fortune teller glanced at the blonde girl’s face and said with the mindset that “keeping the stall is a victory,” “The reversed Empress card, specifically in terms of relationships, indicates a big problem.”

Yui Kichikawa frowned: "Please speak plainly."

"When facing someone they like, they tend to be indecisive, jealous, sometimes overly protective, and lack femininity."

"Really," Shiori Ninomiya shook her head unhappily, protesting to the fortune teller, "My brother doesn't have that many flaws, you can't just say that!"

Yui Kawakawa still frowned, gesturing with her eyes for the fortune teller to continue.

"...The Empress card represents a woman's status and power," the fortune teller stammered, "and also a woman's overflowing passionate emotions, but in your current state, you're probably still a long way from finding your love, aren't you?"

Yui Kikawa nodded noncommittally: "What will the future hold?"

"There must be a reason why your passionate emotions are being suppressed." The fortune teller's voice grew softer and softer. "Perhaps you could try to abandon your arrogant attitude... not only in love, but also in everyday interpersonal relationships. Otherwise, you will appear increasingly negative in the eyes of others, such as being too sharp, arrogant, or lacking in tolerance..."

"Kind words deserve a reward!"