Play only once!

Chika explained with a serious expression.

　　"Don't see it as just an ordinary shop outside. It's the size of a gymnasium inside, and the equipment and mechanisms used are all the latest and most expensive. The gameplay is diverse, random, and fun. Once you've played it once, you'll want to play it again."

　　"If you pass this level, you will not only get the prize that many players dream of, but you can also register your name on the official website, and become a big man in the game industry!"

　　"In the past, countless people competed for this challenge, but now there are very few people around. This is all because the difficulty level is too high, and the penalties for failure are too severe!"

　　"There were only seven players who successfully completed the level, and they were the 'Seven deadly sins' that were now famous in the gaming industry, and they could be called the strongest seven under the throne of the gaming god…"

　　Trembling, Chika took a deep breath, even though she still couldn't calm her heartbeat.

　　If she couldn't calm down, then she wouldn't tolerate it anymore.

　　She lowered her head and shouted emotionally.

　　"I want to challenge him! I want to beat it!"

　　"This is my pride as a gamer, this is me, Fujiwara Chika. Pink Witch!"

　　"That is the guardian BOSS on my path of life!"

　　"If I win without fighting, my path will stagnate here. I can no longer grow strong, play happily peacefully, say Kaguya-san's name while smiling, and be so happy getting along with everyone in the student council…"

　　"I don't want anything like that…"

　　"In the end, I might become a NEET who locks myself at home every day, playing games and reading manga, doing nothing, and no one likes it…"

　　"In the future, I can only rely on my parents' huge salary to spend money like crazy, while drinking happy water at home, while laughing at the poor players but feeling endless emptiness and sadness when the screen goes black—"

　　Chika grabbed Shinichi's sleeve tightly, and shouted at him.

　　"Asada-kun! Can you bear to watch me sink like this!?"

　　"Can not wait! Why don't you fall as fast as possible?!"

　　Shinichi almost lost control of his emotions.

　　Then, without looking at the shop, he turned to leave without hesitation.

　　A cold and cruel voice sounded at the same time.

　　"A beautiful life awaits you, and beautiful seaside fireworks awaits me, let's split up here. Until next time, I will always remember you, Fujiwara Senpai."

　　As Shinichi walked, he realized that he couldn't move.

　　Chika hugged his waist tightly, shifted her feet to the ground like brakes, and screamed.

　　"Just this one time! Just this time! Please, this is very important to me!"

　　"Let go! Aren't you afraid of being embarrassed by others? What about the reputation of the diplomat family!"

　　"Such a thing can be saved by manipulating public opinion! Besides, if I bury my face in your back, no one will recognize me. If you want to lose face, let's see who has thinner skin!"

　　"If you don't want to be watched, promise to hurry up, otherwise it will be too late if there are too many people."

　　"Dirty! You mentally dirty pink octopus head!"

　　"Hmph, this is a tactic, please call me a gamer!"

　　"How proud are you?"

　　 Shinichi kept trying to get away from her, but found that his wrists were as tight as iron clamps.

　　Seeing people passing by outside the alley, his reputation at stake, Shinichi chose to give up fighting.

　　He sighed with his arms hanging by his sides.

　　"…Enough, let go first."

　　"I won't let you go until you agree!" Chika muttered with her head on his back.

　　Shinichi stared at the sky blankly.

　　The weather is so nice, but he has to get tangled up with this vicious pink octopus head...

　　(Ahh, I really want to go home, Rui.)

　　"...I'm playing with you, let go now."

　　As soon as these words came out, Chika happily let go, raised her hands in the air and shouted with a goofy smile.

　　"Ehehehe, thank you Asada-kun~"

　　Shinichi rolled his eyes, not being fooled by her bright smile.

　　"Don't you have many friends? Don't talk about the board game club. The student council has President Shirogane who can help you. Shinomiya Senpai is a good person. Ishigami would definitely be very interested in this game. Iino is almost obedient to you…"

　　"Why did you find me?"

　　Chika still smiled without hesitation.

　　"I just want Asada-kun to help me. The others can't, only Asada-kun can, that's my excuse!"

　　"...Hey, there's a simple reason."

　　Shinichi was not happy, but looked away.

　　Chika felt relaxed and said with a smile.

　　"I just came out to play with you today, so I didn't use a good helper... Ahem, what a shame not to ask?"

　　Veins appeared on Shinichi's forehead, and he stretched out his hand and grabbed her head.

　　Of course, this person should be left here to fend for herself!

　　△

　　The black entrance was like a whirlpool, sucking people into an unknown realm.

　　Led by Chika, the two finally stepped into the "Ordinary Game House".

　　"The rules are very simple. It's just a normal game of life. Although completing the levels is a bit more difficult and exciting, anyone can get started quickly.

　　The black floor and walls of unknown materials surrounded the two people in silence, and the windows were tightly closed.

　　Judging from the atmosphere created here, this looks more like a room where a dungeon boss would live than a game of life.

　　Suddenly, a female electronic voice sounded from the ceiling.

　　[Challenger detected]

　　[Number of people: two people]

　　[Goal of passing the level: Survive to the end]

[Have fun both of you]

　　As simple as that.

　　Rules, play and precautions are not explained, and there is no instruction manual.

　　If it weren't for Chika by his side, Shinichi might not have known how to start.

　　Anyway, there is nothing here.

　　The square light turned on, and Shinichi discovered that there was a large display screen on the ceiling, which was currently divided into two screens. On one side is a headshot photo, with the words "Zero Point, No Props" written beneath it.

　　What attracts attention is the two photos, a man and a woman, who look very familiar.

　　The young man posed as if he was about to leave, with a pair of slender arms wrapped around his waist, because of the shooting angle, he looked extremely lewd.

　　The girl hugged the man's waist, with her body making a 45 degree angle to the ground, as if she was being dragged, but she refused to let go.

　　—Obviously, that was them.

　　"When was that shot?!"

　　Shinichi was taken aback, but soon, he thought of a big possibility.

　　The uncle who was resting under the telephone pole from the start!

　　Judging from the angle at which the picture was taken, it is certain that the man must have secretly taken a photo while they were arguing, then cut it and put it directly on the screen.

　　Photographed secretly without prior notice, playing this game is tantamount to giving up portrait rights...

　　Shinichi was not happy and looked at Chika with a sharp gaze.

　　Chika met Shinichi's gaze, she waved vigorously.

　　"Then Asada-kun, I'll go first, you follow after!"

　　Shinichi was angry: "I am the same as you, can't you explain the situation first?"

　　"Oh, the explanation came faster from direct experience. Don't worry, Asada-kun, you can do it!"

　　After showing a smile, Chika spoke to the electronic screen.

　　"Dice!"