Chapter 476

As his thoughts flowed, he approached the entrance of the auditorium.

Perhaps because of the brief exposure from the interview just now, coupled with his already outstanding appearance.

Several young female audience members noticed him and took the initiative to come forward to congratulate him and strike up a conversation.

Fortunately, there were not many people.

Only three or five.

Natsume Chikage responded politely and briefly, and then slipped away without a trace.

Soon.

He returned to the seat where Furukawa Masahiro and the others were.

Horikawa Kaori could not hide the smile between her brows and was the first to speak:

"Natsume-kun, congratulations!"

"I really didn't expect... that you actually won again!"

Natsume Chikage smiled modestly:

"Just luck."

Fukuda Tsukasa crossed his arms, turned his face away, and hummed:

"Although your luck is indeed good... however, a win is a win."

He paused, his voice lowered a bit.

"... Barely congratulations to you."

Natsume Chikage felt a bit surprised, but still smiled and responded:

"Thank you."

Furukawa Caixu immediately grabbed his hand happily and shook it gently:

"Caixu knew Big Brother would definitely win!"

Furukawa Masahiro stroked his beard and smiled kindly:

"Natsume-kun, this game was won beautifully."

"Advancing and retreating with measure, decisive and sharp."

On the side, Suzuki Takayuki, who was only one step away from being a professional player, spoke with a calm expression:

"First, congratulations."

"But you did win against my good friend after all."

"If we meet in the tournament in the future... I will definitely not show mercy."

Natsume Chikage nodded frankly, his smile clear:

"Hmm, please give it your all then."

Asahina Akatsuki's gaze had not completely moved away since Natsume Chikage appeared.

Seeing him standing there talking now, her heartbeat couldn't help but speed up a bit.

She subconsciously raised her hand to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, her voice soft:

"Congratulations, Natsume-kun."

"Please continue to work hard in the upcoming matches."

Natsume Chikage turned to her politely and nodded:

"Thank you, you too. Please be sure to give it your all in today's match."

Hearing his gentle encouragement, a dense sweetness welled up in Asahina Akatsuki's heart.

She nodded repeatedly, her cheeks slightly hot:

"Hmm, I definitely will."

This scene happened to fall into the eyes of Suzuki Takayuki, who had been secretly in love with her for a long time.

His fingertips tightened slightly, and a hint of indescribable bitterness flashed through his heart.

But thinking back to Asahina Akatsuki saying that she had no other intentions towards Natsume Chikage.

This congratulation must have been just a polite greeting.

Thinking this way, his heart felt a little relieved.

Since there was no need to stay here anymore, Natsume Chikage got up and left with Furukawa Masahiro and Furukawa Caixu.

On the way to the parking lot.

The phone in Furukawa Caixu's pocket suddenly rang with a cheerful ringtone.

She took out her phone, and after seeing the caller ID clearly, her eyes lit up, and she happily pressed answer.

【Furukawa Caixu: Good morning, Konoe-sister.】

【Konoe Hitomi: Good morning, little Caixu.】

【Furukawa Caixu: Is there anything Konoe-sister needs from Caixu?】

【Konoe Hitomi: Your grandfather's phone isn't going through; tell your grandfather that the Young Lady is coming over later.】

【Furukawa Caixu: Hmm, Senior-sister is coming over later, right? Caixu understands.】

The call ended.

Furukawa Caixu raised her little face and relayed the message without any scheming:

"Grandfather, Konoe-sister said that Senior-sister is coming over later."

Hearing this.

Furukawa Masahiro's back stiffened slightly, and cold sweat almost broke out on his forehead.

He was really a bit afraid of his eldest apprentice...

To be honest, he didn't want her to come over at this moment at all.

But since she had decided to come, he couldn't stop her.

As for the reason for Oritou Orihime's sudden visit, Furukawa Masahiro could roughly guess—it probably had something to do with the recent shogi tournament, and he thought she intended to take the opportunity to practice and spar?

Natsume Chikage heard the address "Konoe-sister" and his brows moved imperceptibly.

Konoe?

Could it be... Konoe Hitomi?

It shouldn't be such a coincidence.

Although there are not many people with the surname "Konoe" in Japan, it is definitely not unique.

It's probably just the same surname.

At this time.

Furukawa Caixu happily tugged on Natsume Chikage's sleeve again and said in a milky voice:

"Big Brother, Senior-sister is coming over later."

"Senior-sister is very beautiful; Caixu will introduce you!"

Natsume Chikage laughed and gently rubbed the top of her head.

"Hmm, okay."