Chapter 48: "The Girl with Rubie's Eyes"

When both managed to calm their turbulent hearts, they emerged from their hiding place, when a voice caught their attention.

It was the young man they couldn't stop thinking about. He smiled at them and gestured for them to approach. Once the duo was in front of him, he said.

Tadano: "How about we try something new?"

The girls looked at him curiously, wondering what he had in mind.

Tadano: "Would you like to join me in singing? I have the perfect song for this moment... What do you say, are you interested?" the young man asked with a playful smile on his face.

Nene: "But we're not very good at singing and..." Nene tried to express her concerns, but she was immediately interrupted by the quick "turtle girl."

With her "ahoge" fluttering with excitement, the girl said,

Kaede: "We would be delighted to accept~"

The young man smiled upon hearing their words and approached them.

Tadano: "Well, let me help you so you won't be so recognizable at first glance, it's not as absurd as me, but it's better than nothing," he said as he put his hands on Kaede.

After a few seconds he let Nene appreciate her work.

The girl's hair had turned completely black, her eyes were now visible but they were not her charming pair of emeralds, but rather a calm aquamarine color. Her "Ahoge" had also disappeared, at first glance she and the previous person looked nothing alike

Kaede took a mirror from her suitcase and admired her appearance.

Then she smiled and closed her eyes in her usual expression.

She didn't feel very comfortable keeping her eyes open all the time, but she understood that it was part of the temporary disguise.

In conflict, she looked at Tadano and said,

Kaede: "I'm still beautiful to you.... right? "

Tadano smiled and tousled her hair.

Tadano: "You'll always be a very beautiful girl in my eyes, Kaede."

The girl blushed and averted her gaze in embarrassment.

Nene wanted to tease her friend, but before saying a word, Tadano approached her.

When she realized it, he was already touching her face.

She liked the warmth of his hands.

She couldn't help but blush during the process.

When Tadano finished she quickly took a mirror and observed herself.

Her brown hair was now black and a little longer than before, her eyes were now a similar color to her friend's.

Tadano nodded at his work and gave each of them a pair of glasses.

They were simply aesthetic.

When the girls put them on, they looked at each other, both smiling to see that they looked nothing like their previous selves.

Tadano was surprised by the result. He didn't think his ability would evolve while disguising himself before.

[Camouflage - Apprentice] -> [Camouflage - intermediate]

[Camouflage - Intermediate]: "While disguising yourself, you can change your appearance by 50% to your preference, you have a 5% chance of recognizable of strangers and a 30% chance of being recognized by people close to you. It is now possible to share the effects of the ability.

Then he gave each of them a black t-shirt and told them to change in the bathroom.

I couldn't make them sing while wearing the school uniform.

When they both changed, their appearance was very similar from one to the other.

My skill had given them fairly similar features, adding the color of their hair and eyes, they gave anyone who didn't know them the vibe of a pair of twins.

The only thing that differentiated them was the length of their hair and their temperaments.

When they approached him again, they looked at the young man expectantly.

The young man smiled upon seeing their eager expressions and decided to grant their request.

After some chatting, the trio of young people headed to a nearby plaza.

The girls were a little nervous, but the young man said they would know what to do when the time came.

They nodded and trusted his words.

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The young man was quickly recognized by the crowd as he approached the square.

The crowd quickly began to gather around him, some taking photos and videos, others quickly taking out their phones and making calls, presumably calling more people.

Soon the pair of girls also caught their attention from the crowd.

Everyone wondered where these young girls came from and why they were following the Wandering Musician.

As the crowd murmured to themselves the young man spread his hands and said.

Tadano: "Hello to all my present audience and those who listen to me on the internet. They call me the Wandering Musician, and today I've come accompanied by a pair of assistants, together we'll bring you a performance that will blow your minds and enchant your hearts. With all that said. And a heart full of enthusiasm... Let the show begin!"

With a snap of his fingers, the pair of familiar speakers appeared.

From them emanated an enchanting electronic sound, and the vibrant accompaniment of trumpets lifted the spirits of the crowd.

[BGM Love Dramatic – Masayuki Suzuki]

The beginning of the song filled everyone with anticipation, then the voice of the young man sounded.

Tadano: "Oh love me… Mister! …Oh Mister! "If I'm Not Dreaming let me Know"

The young man sang, filling the atmosphere with a jovial mood.

The pair of girls behind him performed the choruses, further elevating the mood.

Tadano: "Hey Mister… C'mon Mister… Too much Stress is going to Kill Me! … These feelings… drive me crazy… You simple Look… Make me Lose… A dangerous two player game…"

Tadano, Kaede and Nene: "Love is War… Love is War… Love is War…"

This chorus filled the audience with a cheerful and jovial spirit.

The audience immersed themselves in a charming love story of a couple of lovers.

Both with a great love for each other. However, proud enough not to be the first to confess. Both planning against each other. Each very determined to be the winner of this war. This Love War.

Everyone couldn't help but be amazed once again by the Wandering Musician and his songs, the accompaniment of the twins behind him was also the icing on the cake, filling the atmosphere with a more jovial spirit and inspiring the audience to dance.

In fact, a good part of the crowd was already dancing to the rhythm of the song.

Unknown to Tadano and his friends, in a part of the square was a beautiful young woman. Her jet-black hair was long and loose, her skin was as white as milk, and she had a pair of enchanting ruby-red eyes, which watched the song fascinated even to the point of unconsciously tapping her feet to the beat of the music. She was accompanied by her personal servant, a beautiful young woman with blonde hair and blue eyes like water pearls, her hair was tied in a ponytail on the left side of her head with a blue hair tie. Outwardly her expression was cold and emotionless, but her feet were more honest and moved to the rhythm of the music.

If we want to know the context, let's go back 10 minutes earlier.

*10 minutes ago*

The girl was leaning against a tree.

Her expression was cold and emotionless.

Her hair was jet black and so long it touched the ground.

She was meditating on her life and destiny.

She wondered if she could meet the expectations that had been placed on her.

She wondered if her mother loved her.

She wondered if her father cared.

She wondered if her future husband would be someone as cold as her father.

She wondered how it would feel to fall in love with someone.

She wondered if… If she would ever be able to fall in love.

Sitting beside her was her personal Maid, she was peeling an apple and cutting it into small bunny-shaped pieces that she left on a plate, when she finished she brought it to her mistress and said,

Maid: "Here you go, Kaguya-Sama... Bunny-shaped apples as you like..." her expression was serious and without any other emotion in sight.

Kaguya took one of the pieces and ate it.

Feeling the sweet and sour taste run across her tongue, she nodded.

Kaguya: "An impeccable job as always, Hayasaka... bring me some tea too, please."

Hayasaka: "At your service Kaguya-Sama"

The girl stood up, bowed, and left.

Shinomiya Kaguya remained seated on the tree, thinking...

Or so it was until she saw a young man walking near her.

His green hair and tall figure caught her attention for some reason.

In particular, that charming pair of ruby eyes very similar to hers.

And not!

Kaguya didn't notice at any moment how handsome the young man was!

She was a polite lady with values, she wouldn't notice such vulgar things.

She would never look at those strong arms or his broad back.

No! She would never do it.

When Kaguya was lost in her thoughts, the young man was already in the center of the square not far from where she was.

Kaguya noticed that the young man was followed by a pair of twins, she wondered if he was a young master of some influential family, she assumed that the twins were his servants, although she was concerned about their vulgar attire, a servant should consider basic etiquette.

Kaguya was surprised when everyone in the square began to gather around her.

Kaguya was curious.

Was she wrong?

Was this young man perhaps a famous star or something?

She wondered if this would be one of those hidden camera shows that Hayasaka talked so much about.

Shortly after, Hayasaka returned with hot tea for Kaguya.

When she approached, she saw her very interested in observing the trio of young people in the center of the square.

When Kaguya noticed her presence, she quickly pulled Hayasaka and asked.

Kaguya: "Hayasaka, tell me, is that young man some kind of star? Look! Everyone is gathering around him." Kaguya said as she pointed to the green-haired young man in the center of the crowd.

Kaguya didn't know it, but her childish behavior might seem cute to anyone who saw it, including Hayasaka.

The latter sighed at her mistress's behavior and replied.

Hayasaka: "That's the Wandering Musician, some sort of urban legend. It is said that he appears and disappears in random places in the city and plays music for anyone who wants to listen. His songs are very good and addictive to listen to. I can teach you more later if you like."

Kaguya's curiosity was piqued when Hayasaka referred to the young man as an urban legend.

Was this young man some kind of mystical entity?

etermined to pay attention to the young man, or rather, she would listen carefully to his presentation.

She wanted to know if she could form friendly ties with this popular figure.

If he was as striking as Hayasaka said, his help in marketing campaigns would bring great benefits to the Shinomiya Group.

That was her biggest mistake or her greatest achievement.

Because from that presentation on...

That was when her world changed.

Author's note: "Well here we are, with the new anime joining. Good luck to those who guessed and if not, better luck next time. Anyone who wants to say something. I'll say this. Bakaguya besto waifu. 1 vs 1 shirtless and old-fashioned If you don't think the same! Leaving our nonsense, here begins a fusion of worlds and alteration in the plot. I will try to do the best I can. Having said that, remember to drink a lot of water and that I love you very much, sincerely your favorite depressive author.

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