Shinomiya Kaguya is a model rich young lady.
Although the Shinomiya Family is not a prestigious family, if one had to say, they are actually parvenus who rose to prominence about three generations ago.
Perhaps it is precisely because of this that the Shinomiya Family's family education is unexpectedly strict.
Coupled with some hidden circumstances, in short, Shinomiya Kaguya has always lived a rather repressed life.
Because she always showed no emotion towards others, coupled with the barrier brought by her family background, she was also known as Ice Princess Kaguya at Shuchiin Academy.
Perhaps even Shinomiya Kaguya herself didn't realize what kind of rebellious thoughts were hidden deep within her heart.
However, accidents always come unexpectedly.
Inside a changing room at Soubu High School's Japanese style pavilion booth.
"…This world, supernatural powers really do exist."
No matter how much disbelief she held towards ghost stories and legends in the past, after personally experiencing a supernatural event, Shinomiya Kaguya, with tissue stuffed in her nose, clearly had no choice but to believe it now.
"It really took a lot of effort to rescue Kaguya from in there."
Fujiwara Chika also nodded with her hands on her hips, looking smug, as if saying, 'Mr. Exorcist and I rescued Kaguya-chan together, we're amazing!'
"Although my memory of being in that space is a bit hazy… I recall Fujiwara-chan seemed to be dog-paddling the whole time…"
"That was a tactic to distract Kaguya-chan!"
Fujiwara Chika retorted stubbornly, "Please call me the Master Strategist!"
Shinomiya Kaguya smiled faintly, not taking the bait.
Although Fujiwara Chika had indeed been dog-paddling, when the Japanese style pavilion's anomalous space collapsed, she had consistently held her hand tightly, and even when she was about to lose her grip on the boy with supernatural powers, she never thought of abandoning her to lighten the load.
Although she usually found Fujiwara Chika a bit annoying, objectively speaking, she was indeed a good friend worth confiding in.
"Kaguya-chan actually smiled!"
Fujiwara Chika exclaimed in surprise, looking at Shinomiya Kaguya's smile.
"Fujiwara-chan."
"What is it, Kaguya?"
"If you dare to betray me, I'll kill you first, then commit suicide."
"It suddenly got so heavy?! What on earth did Kaguya think in that short moment just now?!"
"Sorry, I misspoke. It's kill you first, then live on without any psychological burden."
"At least have some guilt!"
"Compared to such trivial matters…"
"Chika, is the weight of my life considered trivial?"
Ignoring Fujiwara Chika's retort, Kaguya looked at Asakura.
"This supernatural… sir? Student?"
"Just call me Asakura."
Asakura said kindly, "Master Asakura Mogamigawa Takuma."
"Alright, Mr. Takuma."
Shinomiya Kaguya said without changing her expression.
"Did she just call me by my given name right away? Although I don't mind…"
Asakura, who was accustomed to girls taking some time to switch from calling him by his surname to his given name, was surprised to encounter someone who called him by his given name right away.
"If you don't mind—"
Shinomiya Kaguya continued.
"I do mind."
But Asakura interrupted her without hesitation.
"I haven't said…"
"I do mind."
Asakura repeated, "Supernatural powers are almost impossible to learn. Although I am not an authority, at least for now…"
He paused, then looked at the girl and continued, "I don't see the aptitude for mastering supernatural powers in you."
In fact, being able to activate the Holy Grail indicates that Shinomiya Kaguya does have some witch potential.
However, Asakura was standing right in front of her at this moment and didn't feel any magic from her, which was enough to show that the girl was not the type with strong magic, and even if Asakura were to develop her, she would at most only reach the level of Kaju.
Conversely, her identity meant that many people would be watching her every move, which would easily bring her some trouble, so it would be better not to casually recruit her into the Magic Club.
Of course, none of these were the most important reasons.
The important thing was that most of the current Magic Club members, except for Asagumo, were not very scheming, and even Asagumo's small schemes were only used in strange places.
However, while Shinomiya Kaguya's actions in the Japanese style pavilion's anomalous space were relatively simple, her actions after returning to the real world felt quite deep and thoughtful.
Honestly, Asakura didn't really want such a person to be by his side, after all, his style was to be straightforward…
As for rich women or rich lolis…
Asakura glanced at Fujiwara Chika, who was standing like a minion nearby.
The latter noticed his gaze and gave Asakura a silly, sweet, and sunny smile.
Just one is enough.
"If you truly find this experience hard to let go of—" Asakura extended his hand, and purple flames danced at his fingertips, "I can also help you erase it."
As for why he didn't just grab her and instantly wipe her memory, that was naturally because Fujiwara Chika was right there…
Huh, come to think of it, didn't he plan to erase Fujiwara Chika's memory before? Why is he now considering her feelings instead?
Asakura pondered for a moment and decided that he was probably just afraid of trouble.
If he carelessly altered Shinomiya Kaguya's memory and caused the Shinomiya Family to discover something amiss and come knocking, then he would only have to spend half a night fighting the entire Shinomiya Family alone.
My time is very valuable and should not be wasted on such trivial matters! Yes, that's right!
"No need."
After Asakura's firm refusal, Kaguya's expression instantly dimmed considerably.
"Don't be sad, Kaguya! You're one of us now, so we can form the Shuchiin Academy Supernatural Sisters!"
Fujiwara Chika embraced Shinomiya Kaguya and said happily.
"I don't want to join a group that sounds like it won't be popular."
Shinomiya Kaguya pushed her away in disgust.
"Although I can't teach you supernatural powers, I have some interesting little things here that might allow you to get out of some burdensome or unwanted activities in the future."
Asakura suddenly said.
"What?"
Shinomiya Kaguya, who had been somewhat dejected, perked up and asked.
"Please allow me to introduce them with great fanfare~"
Asakura pulled out a pile of unlabeled snacks from who knows where, and said enthusiastically like a salesman, "Magic Club's full-effort production, the 'Instant Truancy Candy' series!"
"Instant Truancy Candy?"
Shinomiya Kaguya curiously picked up one of the candies: "What is this?"
"Nosebleed Nougat."
Asakura replied, "Eating it will make your nose bleed."
Shinomiya Kaguya, with tissue stuffed in her nose: "…"