"Carousel Of Hearts #1: Let's Go!!"

An assistant stood by, holding a tablet and looking somewhat uneasy. She hesitated before speaking, "Sir, I need you to look at this." She tapped a few buttons, and a video began playing on the tablet.

Luciel Kazahana, a man of authority and wealth, leaned forward with a frown. "Is that my daughter?" he inquired, irritation clear in his voice. The video showed Ayaka receiving a coffee from a boy and kissing him on the cheek.

The assistant confirmed with a nod, "Yes, sir. It appears to be her. It seems your daughter is doing whatever it takes to cancel the arranged marriage."

Luciel's brow furrowed deeper as he absorbed this information. The revelation that his daughter was taking drastic steps to avoid the arranged marriage did not sit well with him.

The assistant continued to explain, "Also, sir, the boy seems to be one of the 'Kami,' the school's most genius family that has risen to popularity and prominence in that school."

Luciel was intrigued by the mention of the "Kami." His curiosity piqued, he questioned further, "Kami? Are you saying my daughter has a classmate in her grade that is a 'Kami'?"

The assistant clarified, "Yes and no, sir. It appears the 'Kami' is not one of her classmates since Ayaka-sama is in 1-B and the 'Kami' is in 1-A."

Luciel leaned back in his chair, deep in thought. A sinister smile began to curl at the corner of his lips as he considered the situation. He relished the idea of Ayaka causing chaos and disarray in her life, even if it meant going against the traditional values of their family.

He nodded with a sense of approval, though it was more of an acknowledgment of his daughter's rebellious spirit. "Hmmm, let her have her fun and do whatever it takes to ensure the other family doesn't notice this," he declared, his tone tinged with a devious satisfaction.

The assistant, understanding her role, replied obediently, "As you wish, Luciel Kazahana-sama." She knew that Ayaka's actions would be allowed to continue, and the wheels of destiny continued to turn in the background of the grander narrative.

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**LOCATION: LUNCHTIME AT THE CAFETERIA**

The clock showed 12:50 PM, and the cafeteria bustled with activity. Fuyumi, Junichi, and Sachi had just finished their lunch, When Shiriku, Ayaka, and Aoi approached their table. Ayaka, with her ever-present grace, suggested a trip to the amusement park, given that it was a half day. Sachi and Junichi immediately jumped at the idea, their enthusiasm evident.

Fuyumi, however, cast a skeptical look at Ayaka and bluntly refused. Her gaze locked with Ayaka's for a moment, and she was about to deliver a firm "No" when Shiriku intervened.

With a persuasive smile, Shiriku coaxed her, saying, "Aw, come on, Fuyumi. It's an amusement park, and I've never been to one." Fuyumi was genuinely surprised by this revelation.

As she looked at Shiriku with a puzzled expression, Ayaka stepped in to clarify that it was Shiriku's idea to visit the amusement park. This outing wasn't part of their original fake couple plan, but Shiriku had insisted on it. Fuyumi glanced back at Shiriku, and his expression seemed to say, "Please say yes."

Reluctantly, Fuyumi yielded, responding with a resigned "Fine." Sachi couldn't contain her joy, and a gleeful "Yey!" escaped her lips.

But Fuyumi's inner thoughts betrayed her true feelings: "I only agreed because Shiriku did, but that doesn't mean I care for him. I mean, he asked specifically for me. Why would I even turn him down?" As Junichi and Sachi got up from their chairs and started to leave, Shiriku approached Fuyumi. He extended his hand and warmly said, "Well, Fuyumi... Let's go." Fuyumi's inner thoughts muttered, "This idiot," but she couldn't help but crack a small smile to herself.

**LOCATION: AMUSEMENT PARK ENTRANCE**

The clock had just struck 2:00 PM when they arrived at the amusement park. The entrance was bustling with excited visitors, and a sea of colorful attractions loomed before them. Junichi couldn't contain his enthusiasm, exclaiming, "Woohoo!! Now this is what I'm talking about!"

Sachi chimed in, her voice filled with joy, "Yup, after a long quiz this morning and the traffic we had to face just getting here, being in an amusement park and doing all these exciting activities feels so nice!" Their faces were aglow with genuine smiles.

Ayaka, cautioned them, "Be careful, everyone. Maintain your excitement; you might accidentally bump into people here." To drive her point home, Aoi swiftly produced an umbrella, seemingly from nowhere, and handed it specifically to Ayaka, her voice serious as she said, "Ayaka-sama, please be careful. Your skin must be protected at all times."

But Ayaka waved off Aoi's concerns, replying with a carefree attitude, "Oh, I'm fine, Aoi-chan. We're here to have fun and to complete another mission. Besides, look at him." She gestured toward Shiriku, who was visibly awestruck and fascinated by the park's offerings.

Fuyumi couldn't help but have her inner thoughts, noting, "He really does look like someone who's a first-timer in an amusement park." Meanwhile, Shiriku's inner thoughts were filled with wonder, "Wow! So this is what an amusement park looks like. I've only seen these rides in shows. This feels nice."

Shiriku, beaming with excitement, addressed the group, "Well, guys, what should we start with?"

As they all gathered around the amusement park map, Aoi took charge of the plan, suggesting a rollercoaster ride as their first adventure. She held the map firmly in her hands, her demeanor focused and mission-oriented.

Shiriku, couldn't contain his enthusiasm. He declared, "A rollercoaster?! Then what are we waiting for!" With pure excitement, he grabbed Fuyumi's arm, surprising her with his sudden burst of energy. Their pace matched that of the others, making their way to the rollercoaster with everyone in tow.

Aoi and Ayaka soon arrived at the rollercoaster ride location, Aoi wearing a serious expression. She addressed Shiriku with a hint of concern, saying, "Shiriku-sama, please warn us if you ever try to do something like that again, please." Her words held the weight of responsibility.