My Wives Of Simulation

Chapter 60: Kaguya Wants Elric To Confess His Love

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The chat group of the Ten Thousand Worlds was indeed a fascinating phenomenon.

This was Shinomiya Kaguya's impression.

After joining this so-called Ten Thousand Worlds chat group, she encountered figures like the tyrant Nero from the Roman Empire, followed by King Arthur and others from Britain. Observing the various conversations in the group, Kaguya felt that her eyes had truly been opened.

At Kunugigaoka Academy, Kaguya had a personal lounge. As the eldest daughter of the Shinomiya family, such privileges were only natural. After all, the annual activity funds of the academy's student council alone amounted to a staggering 5 billion yen—comparable to the budgets of some major corporations in Japan. The Shinomiya Group was also one of the sponsors of the student council. For someone like Kaguya Shinomiya, maintaining face was essential.

"So… that princess is Elric's sister?"

In her lounge, Kaguya had politely invited Utaha over. After some initial conversation, the two had already learned a fair bit about each other.

As Kaguya observed the charming Utaha in front of her and then considered her own comparatively modest figure, she couldn't help but feel slightly inadequate. As a high school student, her understanding of certain matters was still somewhat limited. She had once thought that kissing was the ultimate boundary of intimacy. If not for Elric, she would never have delved into such unfamiliar topics.

Feeling a twinge of displeasure at Utaha's enviable figure, Kaguya's crimson eyes betrayed a hint of jealousy as they continued their conversation.

"Yes, Sora is the princess," Utaha confirmed.

"At first, I wondered who this Kaguya Sama was. It turned out to be you."

Kaguya wasn't particularly familiar with Utaha, and their connection stemmed primarily from attending the same high school. Through Elric, individuals like Kasumigaoka Utaha, Shinomiya Kaguya, Hayasaka Ai, Yukinoshita Yukino, and Fujiwara Chika had all come to know one another, though their relationships weren't exactly amicable.

Understanding that Kaguya shared a good rapport with Elric, Utaha decided it was acceptable to disclose Utaha's identity to her. Kaguya's keen intellect and influential family background made it clear that if she wanted to know something, it was only a matter of time before she found out.

Moreover, since the group rules prevented members from harming each other and everyone had already revealed their true identities, Utaha felt there was no harm in sharing this information.

Still… Kaguya had her doubts. She couldn't shake the feeling that Utaha was keeping something from her. She seemed different from the person Kaguya had initially met.

After some thought, Kaguya finally said, "Kasumigaoka, what do you think of this Ten Thousand Worlds chat group?"

As the number of group members grew, both in the virtual space and in reality, Kaguya began strategizing. Her goal was simple—find allies. After witnessing the nightmare-like incident involving the Shinomiya group, anyone with a discerning eye could see that the five members from Britain were closely aligned. They were all linked to King Glory, their allegiance clear.

If—just if—the chat group were to expand further, and group points or tasks became a reality, weaker members in the real world might struggle to compete against such powerful factions.

Anticipating potential conflicts among group members, Kaguya decided to rally the real-world members together and form a team.

Upon hearing Kaguya's proposal, Utaha hesitated—a rare moment of uncertainty for her.

If this had happened yesterday, Utaha would have agreed without hesitation to join forces with Kaguya. However, after becoming Elric's Follower, her thoughts were now focused on him.

After some contemplation, she decided she needed to confirm Kaguya's attitude toward Elric. If it aligned with her expectations, there would be no issue in forming an alliance.

Utaha asked directly, "Shinomiya, I want to ask—what do you think of Elric?"

Prepared for this conversation, Utaha had even readied her recording device to use the once-a-week search ability, intending to uncover Kaguya's true thoughts about Elric.

"Elric?"

Kaguya hadn't expected Utaha to pose such a question. Observing her ready-for-battle demeanor, Kaguya found it amusing. To her, ordinary women were far too simplistic in their ways of thinking.

"Elric is my only male friend," Kaguya stated calmly. "He is excellent—whether it's his appearance or intellect. In the future… I think I'll end up with him."

To Kaguya, Elric and Chika were her only true friends, both capable of keeping her secrets.

Fujiwara Chika, of course, needed no further explanation. Her influential family could offer substantial support in the future. Beyond that, Kaguya genuinely considered Chika her friend, and their relationship had always been strong.

As for Elric, he was more than just a friend. To Kaguya, he was her ideal partner.

Yes, her lover.

Initially, Kaguya had seen Elric as a trustworthy friend with impeccable morals. But over three years of high school, she had discovered countless qualities in him that she admired.

Kaguya, who struggled to understand and empathize with the emotions of others, often unintentionally hurt people around her. She even thought it might be better to live in solitude, avoiding such pain entirely.

Much like Yukino, Kaguya was a solitary yet captivating figure, difficult for others to approach.

However, meeting Elric changed her perspective. Drawn to the "407 light spots" she perceived in him, Kaguya formed her first meaningful opposite-sex friendship. Elric excelled in ways that even surpassed her—an intellect she could never outshine.

She grew to like him. Yet, Kaguya's pride prevented her from confessing. Instead, she hoped to prompt Elric to make the first move, leaving their relationship in a state of stalemate.

Believing Elric would one day become her husband, Kaguya couldn't help but feel a subtle unease when she learned that Utaha, Elric's childhood friend, had joined the chat group.

Now, as she faced Utaha, Kaguya could clearly discern her thoughts. Without hesitation, she conveyed her feelings about Elric. However, instead of disappointment, Kaguya was met with an entirely different reaction.

Utaha's expression wasn't one of defeat. Rather, she looked at Kaguya as though she were some pitiable loser—as if she had understood something crucial while Kaguya had not.

"Kasumigaoka, what's with that expression?" Kaguya asked, narrowing her crimson eyes.

"Nothing, I'm just… a little happy," Utaha replied with a smile.

Staring at Kaguya, Utaha was now confident that the other girl wasn't one of Elric's Followers. After all, she had confirmed with Elric the previous night, and he had stated that his only Followers were herself and Kasugano Sora.

It wasn't as though five more Followers could appear overnight, right?

With this reasoning, Utaha felt certain that, despite Kaguya's claims about wanting to marry Elric, their relationship was likely nothing more than friendship.

Casting a look of pity toward Kaguya, Utaha's smile widened, her mood visibly improving.