No Matter the Method Used

"There might be a specific reason why she can't come."

For this, Ren could only ponder this explanation.

"You don't need to say anything at this level. Kaguya-san surely can't come because she doesn't have a choice. She's not the type of person who would break a promise just like that."

Chika complained, and the answer was no different from nonsense.

"Sorry."

"Forget it, I'll just call Kaguya-san and ask."

Chika chose the most direct method.

She found Kaguya's phone number and clicked to call.

She didn't have to wait long before her call was answered.

"Good evening, Fujiwara-san."

Kaguya's voice came from the phone receiver.

"Good evening, Kaguya-san. Why did you suddenly not come to the fireworks show?"

After the greeting, Chika quickly got to the point.

"Sorry, it's because of family matters."

Kaguya, lying in bed, answered softly.

Although Hayasaka had previously said that she would be able to participate in the fireworks show.

But she didn't think Hayasaka could do something good.

Therefore, it's better not to give any expectations to Chika.

"So that's it..."

Chika reluctantly replied.

"I'm really sorry."

"It's okay, Kaguya-san, it's not your fault, there's no need to apologize."

Seeing Chika talking on the phone, Itsuki planned to use this time to say something to Ren.

But before she could speak, Ren's phone vibrated again.

He took out his phone, looked at it, and apologized to Itsuki, "Sorry, I'll take the call."

"Um, it's okay." Itsuki said lightly.

Then, Ren went with his phone and clicked to connect.

"You finally got a signal there."

Before he could say anything, Hayasaka's anxious voice was heard.

"Sorry, there are too many people at this festival and the signal is not good." Ren explained.

"I know this."

Because she knew this, she kept trying to call him.

"There's something very important I want to tell you. Are there people around you?" Hayasaka confirmed.

"There are."

"Stay away from them. I don't want my next words to be known by anyone else except you."

"Sure."

Ren walked further away.

"They won't hear it now."

Then, Hayasaka said in a rushed tone: "You should know that Kaguya-sama can't participate in the fireworks show, right?"

"I know, she sent me a message."

"In fact, Kaguya-sama really wants to attend the fireworks show, but she's confined at home due to some special reasons and can't go out. And even if she can go out, she has to return before 9:30 p.m., or there will be big trouble.

Because this is a Shinomiya family matter, it's not easy to explain it clearly to Ren, so Hayasaka explained it in a vague way.

"9:30 p.m.? Isn't the end time of the fireworks show also at 9:30 p.m.?"

Ren remembered this clearly.

"Yes, so theoretically, it's almost impossible for Kaguya-sama to come to the fireworks show." Hayasaka concluded.

"As long as I come back earlier, I can still participate."

"If you drive from Shinomiya Residence to the fireworks show, it will take at least 50 minutes, including traffic jams."

50 minutes is the ideal situation. If there's a traffic jam, the time can't be estimated.

"So that's it."

If this is the problem, Ren understands why Kaguya can't participate.

"However, if transportation time can be reduced to less than half an hour, then Kaguya-sama will have a chance to participate in the fireworks show."

Hayasaka sat in front of the computer, looking at the map from the fireworks show to Shinomiya Residence, and said slowly.

"Half an hour?"

If he could use his superpower, Ren could compress time in one second.

Unfortunately, it couldn't be used.

"Yes. Kamikawa-kun, you surely know how to ride a bike, right?"

"I do."

Ren rides a bike to deliver messages in heaven.

"Okay. So, Kamikawa-kun, do you remember that you owe me and Kaguya-sama a favor?"

Hayasaka's tone became serious.

"Of course, I remember."

Ren would never forget something as important as that.

"I will now use your debt to Kaguya-sama with the hope that you can rescue Kaguya-sama from home and bring her to the fireworks show so that she can participate in the fireworks show."

Hayasaka revealed her plan that she had prepared.

"The mode of transportation is a bicycle. I'll send you the map later. I've marked the nearest route for you in it. As long as you take this route, you'll definitely be able to shorten the time to less than 30 minutes."

"You should be able to get a bike, right?"

If not considering traffic jams, as long as the car goes a little faster, Ren can definitely reach the fireworks show from Shinomiya Residence in 20 minutes.

However, it takes about 30 minutes by bike and even longer on foot.

But today is different. Because of the traffic jam caused by the fireworks show, it's impossible for the car to reach that speed, and the estimated time becomes at least 50 minutes.

However, biking still only takes 30 minutes.

Moreover, bikes are not affected by traffic jams and can still move on the roads.

Hayasaka even said she would take some shortcuts that couldn't be taken by car.

Therefore, the bike, which is usually much slower than the car, becomes the best transportation tool at the moment.

Then why was Ren asked to pick up Kaguya instead of letting her ride a bike?

Because Kaguya is wearing a yukata and geta, she can't ride a bike.

"There's a way. I know."

Something like this is not difficult for Ren to do.

"Next is your help to me."

After getting a firm answer, Hayasaka continued: "I hope you can advance the fireworks show by half an hour, so that the fireworks show scheduled to start at 8:30 will start at 8:00."

"Whatever it takes."