Chapter 775

Inazuma.

On a certain street,

Kamisato Ayaka walked gracefully with a fan, occasionally stopping passersby to ask something.

"Excuse me, have you seen a handsome, charismatic black-haired boy?"

"Sorry, Young Lady Kamisato, I haven't seen him."

The passerby shook his head apologetically.

"It's fine, thank you for your help!"

Kamisato Ayaka murmured her thanks, then walked away slowly.

After returning from in front of the Thousand-Eyed, Hundred-Handed Statue at noon,

she had ordered Kamisato family members to search for the mysterious black-haired boy.

But even after mobilizing the family's resources, the information gathered was minimal.

They only knew he had appeared nearby.

After receiving this clue, Kamisato Ayaka stopped burdening her subordinates.

Instead, she came here alone to investigate.

However, she was somewhat disappointed—she had asked many people.

But none had any information about the black-haired boy.

As if he had appeared out of thin air.

This made Kamisato Ayaka even more curious.

So she did not give up,

and continued searching elsewhere.

Yet after she left, the surrounding civilians began whispering among themselves.

"Hey hey, what's going on with Young Lady Kamisato? Why is she asking about that black-haired boy?"

"I bet there's some kind of relationship between them!"

"Obviously! That guy must've seduced her and then dumped her—she's come to settle the score!"

"No, I think she's searching for her fiancé; you can tell from her worried expression."

"You're all wrong—I know what's really going on! During the Eye-Summoning Ceremony, that black-haired boy hugged the General!"

"Whoa! Now he's tied to the General too? Is the White Heron Princess going to compete with the General?"

"It's worse than that—I heard the Shrine Maiden even fought the General, and that black-haired boy was just watching!"

"Holy crap! This gossip is insane!"

A group of onlookers had originally been discussing Young Lady Kamisato.

Who knew so many scandals would explode at once?!

Even the General and the Shrine Maiden were dragged in!

Keep in mind,

these three women are among the most esteemed in Inazuma!

And now it seems all three are embroiled in a dispute over a black-haired boy?

The onlookers were furious yet couldn't help growing curious.

What kind of charm did this black-haired boy possess,

to make these three treat him this way?

Soon, many began searching on their own.

It could only be said that Inazuma's people, under the Closed Country Edict and the Eye-Summoning Edict, were too repressed and bored.

Now that such a huge event had occurred, how could they not enjoy some gossip?

Kamisato Ayaka was unaware of the bizarre speculations among Inazuma's people.

She had now arrived at another nearby street.

Continuing her search.

At that moment, a familiar voice came from behind.

"Huh? Isn't that Young Lady Kamisato?"

Kamisato Ayaka froze, then turned around.

Three figures appeared before her.

She recognized two of them.

"Miss Alice, and Shouya—what a surprise to meet you here!"

Seeing them, Kamisato Ayaka's eyes showed surprise.

Shouya was not particularly startled,

but Alice was the real shock!

The witch who had come here for adventure years ago, and had invited her six times to join the idol group,

had returned?!

"Young Lady Kamisato, considering I traveled all this way, won't you reconsider joining the idol group?"

Alice smiled.

In her adventurous life, she had always sailed smoothly.

She was always the one causing trouble!

Who knew she'd be rejected six times by this woman?!

She was invited six times in a row to join the idol group, and all were refused!

This left Alice, the witch, disheartened for a long while.

In the end, her idol group plan

had only persuaded Barbara to join.

"Miss Alice, why are you doing this to yourself?"

Seeing yet another invitation, Kamisato Ayaka smiled inwardly but felt helpless.

She was the eldest daughter of the Kamisato family.

Every word and action represented the family's dignity.

To join an idol group would be most inappropriate.

"I still…"

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Kamisato Ayaka was about to refuse again, but Alice's next words made her stop.

"If you consider joining, I'll tell you about that black-haired boy. How about it?"

"Do you know that person?"