As a hot spring hotel that could catch the eye of people like Chika and Kaguya, this establishment naturally possessed its own unique qualities.
The environment was secluded and serene. Every room came with a small private hot spring, while there were also large communal hot spring facilities for multiple people. In addition, there were high-end Japanese and Western restaurants, e-sports rooms equipped with high-spec computers, as well as various entertainment areas like bars, music rooms, and movie theaters.
Coupled with the nearby shopping street, it could be said that everything one could wish for was available; there was absolutely no need to worry about finding something fun to do.
Gao Hai used his room card to open the door to his room. He opened his suitcase, arranged his toiletries and change of clothes, and then took a tour around the room.
The room he was staying in belonged to the third tier within this hotel. The price was 270,000 yen per night, which was equivalent to about thirteen or fourteen thousand RMB. It was the kind of luxury room that ordinary people could practically never enjoy.
Not only was the room itself huge, but it was also supplied daily with fresh fruits and various high-end beverages. Added to this were all sorts of equipment—some of which Gao Hai couldn't even name. It had reached a level beyond his imagination.
Yet, a hotel room of such a tier was something Chika could book for him with just a casual remark, and it was no problem to book it for however many days he wanted.
Damn, why is the sense of déjà vu that I'm being kept by a sugar mommy getting stronger and stronger?
Gao Hai lamented in his heart over these things that were unbelievable to him but incredibly ordinary in the eyes of people like Kaguya and Chika. Then, he threw himself directly onto the bed, stretching his limbs on the hotel room's large, soft mattress.
"If it's like this, it doesn't seem too bad."
Looking up at the chandelier hanging from the ceiling, Gao Hai couldn't help but sigh softly.
At the same time, in a room on the first floor, Maki put away her luggage. After hesitating again and again, and taking several deep breaths, she finally opened her shoulder bag and took out a small pink plastic bag.
This was something given to her by Chika before she returned to her room, something the other party called a [Weapon Necessary for Deciding Victory].
In terms of size, it was quite small.
It felt thin when pinched.
So, what exactly is this thing?
Maki's gaze was filled with confusion.
It is worth mentioning that the Shinomiya family, as well as the Shijo family that branched off from it, were both conglomerates with extremely conservative views that were reluctant to accept trendy new things. Although the Shijo family was much more open by comparison, as two major families originating from the same source, many similarities were unavoidable.
One of these similarities lay in the education of their female descendants.
The Shinomiya family pursued absolute feudal male primogeniture, so female descendants were only seen as bargaining chips. Therefore, the adult education Kaguya received in the family amounted to merely: [On the night after the wedding, listen to the man no matter what happens].
While the Shijo family had some differences from the Shinomiya family, their education in this regard was still ridiculously lacking. Thus, Maki only knew things like [When the man needs you to take off your clothes, do everything according to his wishes].
Therefore, she absolutely could not recognize what this thing Chika gave her was.
However, even so, she tentatively remembered the occasion for using this item that Chika Fujiwara had emphasized.
That is to say, if Hai-kun wants to do... that kind of thing with me, I should give this to him, and he will understand once he sees it. No, wait, so what exactly is he supposed to understand? And I don't want to satisfy that guy's lust at all! That kind of thing, that kind of thing... Ugh, forget it, anyway, I'll just bring it along.
Although she really didn't want to admit it, after seeing Chika's unfathomable smile, Maki inexplicably felt a competitive drive not to lose. Therefore, even if it was something that made her incredibly ashamed, the young girl would try her best to endure it and give it a try.
Anyway... I've already been taken advantage of by that idiot enough times already.
Maki even thought this self-destructively in the end.
At the same time that the girl on this side was feeling conflicted and shy inside, Chika, who had already changed into casual clothes, cheerfully knocked on Kaguya's room door. After waiting for a while, she saw Kaguya open the door with a slightly flustered expression.
"Um, Fujiwara-san? Is something the matter? Whether it's soaking in the hot springs or going shopping, we should still have to wait a while, right?"
Seeing Chika arrive, Kaguya couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled.
"Mm, I just feel that Kaguya-san is acting a bit strange. Are you hiding some little secret?"
Chika, who had long pink hair, laughed with an "Ehehe" and tilted her head slightly to look into Kaguya's room. She only saw the window, which had been opened, its curtains currently blowing gently in the breeze.
"What secret or no secret... So, did you come to find me for something?"
Sighing, Kaguya first covertly turned her head to confirm the situation, and then opened the door fully, displaying her room to Chika with a look of indifference.
As for Ai Hayasaka, who had originally been in the room discussing tactics with Kaguya, she had currently climbed back to the second floor and returned to Room 201 where she was staying.
Yes, since she had already made up her mind to capture Gao Hai, this hot spring hotel trip was naturally viewed by Kaguya as a top priority—a good opportunity for capture that must be utilized well.
It was just that, to be honest, Kaguya really didn't have the courage to execute the tactics Hayasaka had initially proposed. Things like finding Gao Hai to talk in the middle of the night wearing flimsy pajamas, or deliberately appearing before Gao Hai with disheveled clothes after the hot spring—how could she possibly do such things!
Was there really no method that was more reliable, didn't require her to pay too great a price, and could simultaneously make Gao Hai fall for her? If she had to do those kinds of things, it would be too shameful, wouldn't it?!
Those plans with excessively high shame levels made it difficult for Kaguya's heart to calm down. Even when Chika arrived, she hadn't been able to adjust her mindset and expression, so it seemed something had been spotted more or less.
"Mm, although I feel like Kaguya-san is hiding something, that sort of thing isn't important right now. Anyway, let's go out for a stroll first. Everyone is going to play together tonight, so how about we prepare the snacks and such that we might use then? Although it's fine to ask the hotel staff to deliver them in advance, personally choosing and purchasing them is also a kind of fun, you know."
Chika Fujiwara said, waving her small hand and revealing a somewhat excited smile. Seeing that the other party didn't intend to say anything strange, Kaguya secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She smiled at Chika and said okay, and the two left together, heading for the commercial street near the hotel.
At the same time the two on this side left, Gao Hai and Maki simultaneously received a message from Chika, learning that she had taken Kaguya shopping with her.
That is to say, now it's just me and that idiot left.
The moment Maki saw this message, she realized the meaning Chika wanted to convey.
No matter what she wanted the relationship between herself and Gao Hai to develop into, if she wanted to go a step further now, she had to act in advance.
For example, if she wanted to go shopping tonight, she had better invite Gao Hai now to lock in the spot beforehand. Or perhaps after the hot spring tonight, if she still wanted to play some entertainment facilities with Gao Hai, she could also make an appointment now, so she could occupy a dominant position when the time came.
How could Maki not understand a hint of this magnitude?
"What the heck, it's simply like she arranged everything. That guy..."
Muttering softly in slight displeasure, Maki took a deep breath, patted her cheeks lightly, and then stuffed that [Secret Weapon] into her pocket. In this moment, she had made full preparations.
She had already thought for long enough. Next, she could no longer be indecisive and worry about gains and losses.
So, let's do this in one go!
Having firmed up her resolve, Maki opened the hotel room door, intending to go upstairs to invite Gao Hai.
As a result, while she was still in the corridor, she saw Gao Hai walking towards her first.
"Yo, Maki. Shinomiya and Chika went out shopping. I think it's pretty boring to be cooped up in the hotel, so how about it? Want to go out for a walk with me too?"
Saying this, Gao Hai stepped forward and, with very practiced movements, took hold of Maki's small hand.
"Ah... Oh... Okay..."
The slightly blushing girl lowered her head, answering Gao Hai with a soft voice. Just like that, she let him hold her hand and lead her forward.
As for that series of planned actions and whatnot that had just been brewing in Maki's mind—regrettably, she had already forgotten them completely.
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