Then, they witnessed Chinatsu's meticulously prepared "showcase." She twirled in the sunlight, holding her skirt, displaying her new clothes, hairstyle, and accessories…
"This...this is simply a walking work of art!" Ganben pulled out his handkerchief again, his voice trembling with excitement.
"This combination! This attention to detail! If Shido-sama could win her heart, I'd be willing to sponsor him..."
"Shut up and get to work! I can smell your money even through the screen!"
Kotori scolded her, but she was also amazed by Chinatsu, who seemed to glow in the halo of light in the picture, and muttered to herself, "...But she really put in a lot of effort."
Kawagoe stroked his chin, looking completely at ease.
"This kind of 'seeking praise' is essentially a test of her insecurity. If Shido-sama answers well, it will greatly satisfy her need to be valued. But if she answers poorly... tsk, her enthusiasm will cool down quickly, and she will directly enter a 'burnout period'."
Shiizaki stared menacingly at Chinatsu's face as she approached Shido: "Getting so close... are you casting some kind of bewitching spell? I need to prepare a countermeasure..."
"No need! Just behave yourself!" Kotori interrupted, sounding annoyed.
When Chinatsu leaned in very close, tilted her head up, looked directly at Shido with her icy blue eyes, and softly asked, "So...where do I look best today?" the bridge alarm was almost triggered by Shido's soaring physiological data!
"Whoa! Shido's heart rate is 180! Core temperature is rising! This, this is a complete overload!" the operator exclaimed.
"Options! Emergency options!" Kotori shouted into the microphone, "A: Eyes! B: Hair! C... Ignore! Quickly help him choose one!"
However, Shido had completely lost his composure, his face was flushed, his eyes were unfocused, and he couldn't utter a single word.
At this critical moment, Chika took the initiative to step back.
"Huh?" Kotori was taken aback.
In the scene, Chinatsu, seeing Shido's extremely embarrassed state, chuckled softly, instantly dropping her "seeking praise" expression and replacing it with a knowing yet slightly smug look.
"Hmph... Forget it, looking at your silly face, it's pointless to ask." She turned her face away, leaving Shido with a slightly blushing profile. "...You don't need to say it out loud, I already know."
Then, she very naturally steered the conversation to "Where to go next?"
[Bridge Tactical Analysis]
"He kicked the ball over himself, and then carried it back himself?!"
Kotori leaned back in her chair, her expression odd. "This guy... his rhythm control is just too good!"
“The data shows,” Ganben reported, adjusting his glasses.
"Throughout the entire 'teasing,' Chika's emotional curve remained at a stable high level with only minor fluctuations. But Shido's emotional curve... was like it had experienced a tsunami. The difference in their levels... was extremely vast."
"Waaah... This is so wonderful..." Kannazuki had somehow climbed back, her face flushed with infatuation.
"That masterful control of the shifting roles! That merciful way of pushing her prey to the brink and then gently pulling her back! This Ms. Chika is not only a warrior of love, but also a great artist who deeply understands the human heart!"
"...In this first battle of love, we, the Holy Sons, have been completely smitten, while that Ice Princess remains unfazed, sitting firmly on the sidelines? Ah! This clear distinction between top and bottom! This heart-stirring contrast!"
"I told you to use more normal language!" Kotori threw it again.
“But… that’s really the case. My brother is completely being led by the nose.” Kotori threw the empty candy stick at him, but her brows were tightly furrowed.
"But... is this really just 'tsundere'? I feel like... she's enjoying the process more? Enjoying watching Shido's helpless state?"
“That’s possible,” Kawagoe nodded.
"Based on my... uh... experience, some people derive pleasure from creating this little bit of 'control' in a relationship. But her performance was... too skillful."
“Moreover,” Shiizaki added quietly.
"She just knocked out a thug, and now she can immediately switch to this little devil mode... Her mental fortitude, or rather... her switching speed, is not normal."
Kotori watched as Chinatsu, who had regained her cool demeanor on the screen and was discussing the itinerary with Shido, unconsciously tapped her fingers on the armrest.
(This girl... there's definitely something wrong with her. It's not just her elf identity, but also her nonchalant attitude... Is she really just an elf? Or... is she really related to that Welt?)
“Commander,” Ganben reminded him, “the target has inquired about the next course of action. The system has generated alternative plans.”
Kotori shook her head, temporarily suppressing her doubts.
"Alright, anyway, the goal now is to move on to the date! Everyone, prepare for the next decision!"
The Fraxinus bridge was bustling with activity again, but a new fog of uncertainty hung over everyone.
This Phoenix Inu Chinatsu is beautiful, dangerous, and enigmatic. The complexity of this "Date War" far exceeds initial expectations.
Chapter 79 Kannazuki's Victory
Just as Kotori was still having a headache over Chinatsu's effortless "teasing" and unfathomable fighting skills, a glaring notification on the main screen pulled her back to reality—[Emergency Decision Point: Choosing the Location for the Next Date].
Below are three system-generated options listed side by side:
[A: Let's go for a stroll in the shopping street]
(Advantages: Easy to observe target preferences, natural interaction, low risk.)
(Risk: Lack of passion, and potential awkward situations due to difficulty in making choices.)
B: How about we go to the aquarium?
(Advantages: The environment is quiet and romantic, with a strong atmosphere, suitable for in-depth communication.)
(Risk: Excessive quiet may amplify tension; if the target is not interested, it can be extremely boring.)
C: The weather is so nice this morning, why don't we go to the amusement park?
(Advantages: Numerous interactive activities, easily creating shared memories and physical contact, creating a joyful atmosphere.)
(Risk: High uncertainty, prone to accidents, and extremely susceptible to strong interference from third parties such as Origami Tobiichi.)
"Everyone! Analyze the options!" Kotori immediately focused her mind, slammed her hand on the control panel, and activated Commander Mode.
"We have no time to hesitate! We must give the order before Shido's side falls silent!"
Gan Ben spoke first, his tone serious: "From the perspective of data stability and risk control, commercial streets are the optimal choice. Behavioral patterns are easy to predict, making it convenient for us to collect target preference data, and the error tolerance is high."
“A high margin of error also means a mundane life!” Kawagoe immediately retorted, arms crossed, with a “I know it all” look on his face.
"A shopping street? A first date there? It'll definitely wear down all the enthusiasm with boring questions like 'What to eat for lunch?' or 'Should we go to this restaurant or that one?' and then quickly fall into a 'Ugh, this is so troublesome' or 'Oh well, whatever' phase!' I bet that within an hour, Chinatsu's affection level will start to drop!"
Shiizaki, in her distinctive tone, said, "An aquarium... dark, enclosed, full of glass... hmm, perfect for some 'accidents' to happen... like an aquarium suddenly breaking? Or all the lights suddenly going out?"
"Do you need me to make some 'arrangements' beforehand, Commander? To ensure they're held tightly together..."
"No need! Absolutely no need!" Veins popped out on Kotori's forehead. "Besides, that kind of 'accident' was too deliberate! Rejected!"
"what--!!!"
Just then, Kyouhei Kaminari's aria resounded across the bridge once more, his arms outstretched as if to embrace the entire screen:
"Is there even a choice, gentlemen? Of course it's the King's Way Playground! Only there can love and miracles be incubated! It's a sanctuary for the sublimation of emotions!"
He rushed to the main screen, pointed to option C, and began to speak passionately:
"Look! The top of the roller coaster is the perfect place to face fear together and synchronize your heartbeats! The dizziness of the spinning cups is the perfect opportunity to bring people closer and have endless laughter! The darkness of the haunted house... oh! That's fate's arrangement! It's a godsend opportunity for a fragile girl (?) to involuntarily snuggle into the arms of a brave warrior!"
He whirled around to face Kotori, his eyes burning: "Commander! Think about it! That Miss Chika, what incredible power she just displayed! How could a conventional, lukewarm date possibly break through her defenses? Only an amusement park—a place full of excitement, laughter, and a touch of 'controlled chaos'—could shatter her icy exterior and allow us to glimpse her true emotions! Only then could our Holy Son have the opportunity to demonstrate his powerful compassion and gentleness! High risk means high reward! This is the shortcut to the TRUE END!"
Kotori listened to Kannazuki's analysis, which was perverted but surprisingly reasonable. She then looked at Chinatsu on the screen, who had finished "teasing" Shido and was waiting for his answer, as well as Shido's still somewhat bewildered face.
(The shopping street is too safe, the aquarium is too risky... the amusement park... although what that pervert said was disgusting, it really does... offer the best chance.)
(Moreover, given that my brother is currently being completely led by the nose, he definitely needs some external stimulation to break the deadlock and give him a chance to take the initiative.)
(Even if Origami causes trouble... Hmph, in that chaotic environment, it might actually turn into an opportunity for my brother and Chinatsu to 'share a common enemy'?)
She quickly weighed the pros and cons in her mind, and her eyes gradually became sharp and determined.
"Everyone!" Kotori stood up abruptly, her voice resolute. "The decision has been made!"
She pointed her finger without hesitation to the option on the main screen labeled "C: Amusement Park".
"Destination: The amusement park!"
"Inform Shido to extend the invitation in the most natural and expectant tone possible!"
"All personnel, highest alert! The amusement park environment is complex with numerous variables, and we must be especially vigilant against Origami Tobiichi's interference! Analysis team, I need to predict in real time all possible interference methods Origami might employ! Options team, prepare contingency plans for all unforeseen circumstances!"
A challenging smile played on her lips as she sat back in her commander's chair and popped the new gem into her mouth.
"Let's see if this transfer student, who is 'superb in combat' and 'skilled in flirting,' can maintain her effortless demeanor amidst the vortex of joy and excitement!"
"Fraxinus, full support! The date (war) is entering its next phase!"
Chapter 80 The Kingly Way Strategy and Counter-Strategy
Just as Shido's mind went blank again after Chinatsu's question, "Where are you going?", and he instinctively called for help from Fraxinus, Kotori's clear and rapid instructions came through his earpiece in time:
[Shido! Don't panic! Tell her you think the weather is great today and suggest going to the amusement park! Speak naturally, with a hint of anticipation!]
(Amusement park...?) Shido hesitated for a moment, but out of trust for his sister and Fraxinus, he immediately did as instructed.
He took a deep breath, trying to make his expression look natural, even attempting a sunny smile, and said to Chika:
“Um… Phoenix Institute, look how nice the weather is today, all sunny and bright… Shall we… go check out the amusement park? I heard they have some new rides that have recently opened, they should… be quite fun.”
After he finished speaking, he looked at Qianxia nervously, waiting for her reaction.
(Amusement park???)
The moment Chika heard this suggestion, she almost instinctively rolled her eyes dramatically!
(Just as I expected! I knew it! What kind of original ideas could those "elites" from Fraxinus come up with! An amusement park! How classic! How...clichéd!)
Countless classic scenes flashed through her mind in an instant: the fake screams and sneaky close-ups on the roller coaster, the "fearful" hugs in the haunted house, the "innocent" smile over her shoulder on the carousel, the "romantic" solitude in the Ferris wheel...
(Isn't this just a standard "guide template"?! Trying to force a suspension bridge effect and intimate contact by using exciting activities and a romantic atmosphere?!)
(This kind of outdated trope is so cliché that even third-rate visual novels wouldn't stoop to it! Did Fraxinus just copy its tactics directly from a romance manga from twenty years ago?!)
She could even picture the "gods" on the Fraxinus bridge analyzing data and predicting her reaction, which made her feel inexplicably irritated and... a little humiliated by being looked down upon.
(What do you take me for? The kind of girl who's easily swayed by a spinning coffee cup and a marshmallow?)
However, despite the sheer volume of internal complaints that could block out the sun, Chika showed no sign of it on the surface.
She merely tilted her head slightly, a thoughtful look appearing in her icy blue eyes, as if she were seriously considering the suggestion.
(...Never mind. Since it's the "best choice," it means it's been verified by big data, and the success rate is probably not low. Besides...amusement parks are crowded and complex, which is also beneficial for concealing one's identity and dealing with possible AST surveillance...although there's a high probability that Origami, that stalker, will bother me.)
In just a second or two, she weighed the pros and cons and switched between acting skills.
The thoughtful look on her face quickly vanished, replaced by a faint smile, as if she had been persuaded. She nodded gently and replied in a submissive and soft tone:
"Hmm... an amusement park? That sounds good."
She even leaned forward slightly, her icy blue hair slipping over her shoulders with the movement, her eyes fixed on Shido, and she added in a softer, almost dependent tone than before:
"Anywhere is fine... If I'm going with Itsuka-kun, anywhere is fine."
She said this so naturally, and with her docile expression and slightly flickering eyes, it was like a silent declaration of goodwill, precisely hitting Shido's (and the Fraxinus observation group's) expected area.
(...Ugh! This dialogue is so embarrassing! But...the effect should be pretty good?)
Sure enough, upon hearing this, Shido's face flushed red instantly, his eyes darted around, and he scratched the back of his head helplessly.
"Is that so? Then let's set off!"
(Target response confirmed: increased heart rate, slight language impairment. The 'compliance + dependence' strategy is highly effective.)
Chika scoffed inwardly, (She really is a simple-minded idiot, super easy to handle.)
On the surface, she maintained her "obediently following" demeanor, gave a soft "hmm," and walked to Shido's side.
The two walked side by side toward the station, preparing to board the tram to the amusement park.
Sunlight shone on the two of them, outlining their seemingly harmonious and well-matched silhouettes from behind.
However, only Chika herself knew that beneath her calm exterior lay a heart that was frantically ranting and preparing for battle.
(An amusement park, huh... Fine, I'll play along. Let's see what other tricks you guys have up your sleeve.)
(I just hope that mischievous Ah-ha will behave himself today... and stop giving me any more weird tasks...)
This seemingly "royal" date, which was actually entirely anticipated by Chika, has officially set sail for its first destination—an amusement park full of "unexpected" and "routine" events.
Chapter 81 The Trap of Arrogance and a Threesome
Shido and Chinatsu rode the train in silence the entire way.
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