Shinomiya Kaguya's mind was racing. This high-born young lady's knowledge in certain areas was extremely lacking.
But she could at least judge the situation based on Uchiha Ryo's words. Because of you... Hayasaka didn't sleep last night?
No, she still couldn't figure out what exactly happened. Shinomiya Kaguya decided to go find Hayasaka Ai and ask for a clear explanation.
Bypassing Uchiha Ryo, Shinomiya Kaguya went straight to the living room where Hayasaka Ai was resting and shook her body forcefully.
"Hayasaka Ai, what exactly did that guy do to you last night?"
A big question mark appeared above the head of the suddenly awakened Hayasaka Ai.
What about last night? Which guy? Who did what to me!
Hayasaka Ai sat up, first rubbing her still-sleepy eyes, then smiled at Lady Kaguya.
"It's nothing. I just didn't sleep well myself. It has nothing to do with Young Master Ryo."
Shinomiya Kaguya nodded, then her eyes suddenly widened as she looked at Hayasaka.
"Young... Master Ryo? Why are you calling him Young Master!"
Hayasaka Ai scratched her cheek. "Have you forgotten, Lady Kaguya? Young Master Ryo is Young Master Un'yo's important guest. Last night, he even had my mother come over to specifically instruct me to entertain him well."
"That's right, Shinomiya-san. Your brother seemed to have told you to entertain me well too, right?"
Uchiha Ryo casually walked into the hall and waved at the master and servant.
"Hayasaka-san, are you free today?"
Hayasaka Ai was taken aback. After glancing at Kaguya, she lowered her head, somewhat afraid to meet Uchiha Ryo's gaze.
Is he asking me out? But as a maid of the Shinomiya family, I need to finish my work first... Hmm, then I'll just work hard first.
"I do have time, but you'll have to wait."
Uchiha Ryo nodded. "It's fine. I'll just stay at your Shinomiya residence as a guest for today."
Shinomiya Kaguya raised her eyebrows.
"Uchiha-kun, this seems to be my, Shinomiya Kaguya's, residence. The one who invited you to stay was Brother Un'yo, and he already left this morning for the main Shinomiya residence. I am the master here."
Uchiha Ryo pointed at Hayasaka Ai.
"Who said it was Shinomiya Un'yo who invited me to stay? It was your Hayasaka Ai who took me to the guest room last night."
Shinomiya Kaguya looked at her most trusted maid, Hayasaka Ai. Her eyes were filled with confusion. Why was her closest maid getting so close to the enemy!
"Lady Kaguya!"
Hayasaka Ai pulled Kaguya to a corner and began to whisper.
"I'm luring the enemy in deep, and then I'll find a chance to investigate his study methods. Lady Kaguya, as a member of the Shinomiya family, shouldn't we use everything we can? Although Young Master Ryo may be one of Young Master Un'yo's men, we can still make use of him."
Shinomiya Kaguya thought for a moment, then nodded at Hayasaka.
"Then I'll leave the task of investigating him to you."
"I understand. By the way, Lady Kaguya, Miss Fujiwara should be arriving soon. I need to put on my disguise. Then I'll temporarily leave the Shinomiya residence to follow Young Master Ryo and investigate!"
After pulling away from Shinomiya Kaguya, Uchiha Ryo approached with a smirk.
"Lure the enemy in deep? Alright, how about we have an in-depth exchange?"
Hayasaka Ai blinked, and her voice suddenly became lively. "Ryo-kun, I'm fine now. Let's go~"
The gyaru Hayasaka had suddenly come online. Although Uchiha Ryo didn't understand why Hayasaka had to change her persona, he had no intention of leaving.
"Go? Where are we going?"
Hayasaka Ai pouted. "Honestly, Ryo-kun, you were just asking if I had time. I can go on a date with you now~"
A date? Am I, Uchiha Ryo, someone you can just ask out whenever you want?!
"Who said anything about going on a date with you? Hurry up and get your books. Today, I'm going to properly tor... teach you about your study problems."
"Ehh!!!"
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Hayasaka Ai finally remembered that the reason Uchiha Ryo was looking for her was supposedly for extracurricular tutoring.
"Um, Ryo-kun."
"What's wrong?"
Hayasaka Ai glanced at Shinomiya Kaguya, who was still not far away, and her expression suddenly became serious.
"Can you help Lady Kaguya? Actually... her heart isn't as cold as it seems. It's just that it's very difficult for her to open up to the outside world again."
Uchiha Ryo sighed. "That's a bit difficult."
"Please. Didn't you say that as long as you're here, Lady Kaguya won't be drawn into the Shinomiya family's vortex~"
But what does that have to do with evolving the ice sculpture Kaguya into the silly sculpture Kaguya?
But to be honest, compared to the ice sculpture beauty, Uchiha Ryo was more interested in the future silly sculpture Kaguya. However, breaking through Kaguya's emotional barriers was not that simple.
Hayasaka Ai raised a pink fist. "I will assist you too. I believe that Ryo-kun can definitely think of a way."
.....
An hour later, in the Shinomiya family's study.
"In other words, this part can be solved flexibly using a recursive formula. Of course, if it's a small question, you can also use a faster..."
Hayasaka Ai rested her chin on her hand, getting drowsy as she listened to Uchiha Ryo's explanation. She didn't want to listen to the lecture at all. After all, her grades were actually just an act. If she got serious, even if she couldn't beat Uchiha, she wouldn't be much worse than Lady Kaguya!
"Hayasaka, are you listening?"
Hayasaka Ai was startled. "Ah? Mhm, mhm, I'm listening...."
Uchiha Ryo turned to the other side. "Then, Fujiwara-san, did you understand?"
Fujiwara Chika's mind was a mess. She had come to hang out with Kaguya today! Why would Uchiha-kun and Hayasaka-san happen to hold a study session here! Most importantly... why did they have to drag her into it!
There were four of them. Wouldn't it be nice to... play together?
"Fujiwara-san?"
"Um... ehehe, I didn't quite get it."
Uchiha Ryo nodded. "Then let's have Shinomiya-san explain it to Fujiwara-san one more time."
In academics, Shinomiya Kaguya showed the seriousness she ought to. Upon hearing Uchiha Ryo's words, she immediately went to Fujiwara Chika's side and began to explain.
Hayasaka Ai tugged on Uchiha Ryo's sleeve. "Um, I already know all this. Can I go rest~"
Uchiha Ryo turned and smiled. "So, Hayasaka-san, were you lying when you said you wanted me to help you with tutoring?"
"Eh, uh... mm... sorry."
"It's alright. Just finish the practice problems on these few pages first. I'll check them."
The gyaru Hayasaka indicated that she did not want to study. Although Uchiha Ryo's teaching was easy to understand, she already knew it...
Watching Hayasaka Ai start to do someone's weekend homework, Uchiha Ryo chuckled. Last time I copied Shirogane's. This time, someone is doing it for me directly. As expected of me!
"Fujiwara-san, you understand now, right? Since that's the case, let's take a two-minute break. I'll go out and order your lunch."
Since the maid Hayasaka had disguised herself as the school-specific gyaru Hayasaka, Kaguya had to go out to order lunch.
And just as Shinomiya Kaguya pushed open the door and left, Fujiwara Chika immediately lay down on the tatami behind her and muttered to herself in a mournful voice.
"Why, why has this rare Sunday turned into a study session... A leisurely weekend, gathered at a friend's house, why are we having a study session instead of playing games!"
Uchiha Ryo glanced at Fujiwara Chika lying on the floor. The two mountains instantly aroused Uchiha Ryo's dream of mountaineering.
This... is this an achievement she should have at her age? Not to mention the weaklings Shinomiya Kaguya and Yukinoshita Yukino, this size is already no less than Hiratsuka-sensei's! How terrifying...
Beside him, Hayasaka Ai's gaze suddenly became like a viper's. She noticed where Uchiha Ryo's gaze was lingering, then looked down at her own.
Fujiwara Chika, what on earth do you eat to grow like that!