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Sonoko looked around with some confusion. "They should have arrived by now, right?"
Izuki Katsuta shook her head. "They played games all night last night and were still sleepy this morning. They're catching up on sleep now."
Sonoko instantly understood the implication and muttered a complaint, "You guys had a blast in Osaka, but what about us..."
If it weren't for some family matters that happened a couple of days ago, Sonoko would definitely have come to Osaka with them long ago.
The three elementary school students, unaware of the situation, asked curiously:
"Are you playing a newly released video game?"
What's the game called?
"Brother Yizhu, can we play too?"
To the elementary school students, a game that could keep adults up all night playing must be incredibly fun.
Izuki Karuta smiled. "It's not a video game, it's just chess."
Just kidding, these elementary school students are so fragile. If they really entered the mental illusion, their minds would break down.
"Oh, it's chess..."
The three elementary school students instantly lost interest in the game.
Upon learning that Xiaolan and Ye were resting...
Sonoko put her arm around Itake Karuta's arm and suggested, "Mr. Itake, let's go visit the TV station."
“There’s a karuta tournament going on in Osaka right now, so you might run into something interesting.”
So, Izuki Karuta paid to rent a six-seater mid-sized car.
Dr. Agasa was in charge of driving, and the group traveled to Osaka TV Station.
During the journey, Sonoko sat in Itake Karuta's lap without any hesitation.
Knowing that Izuki Qingtian possesses a unique ability that won't be noticed by those around her.
Sonoko couldn't wait and dragged Itsuki Karita to play in the Mindful Illusion.
Izuki Karuta also lets Sonoko experience the newly opened highest difficulty illusion.
The excessive difficulty instantly drew Sonoko completely into the fantasy adventure, leaving her no time to consider the real-world situation.
Osaka TV is located in the city center, not far from the station, only a 20-minute drive away.
However, upon arrival at their destination, Sonoko needed Itake Karuta's help to get out of the car.
Genta asked in confusion, "What's wrong with Sonoko-neechan? Why can't she even stand up straight?"
Ayumi explained, "Sonoko-neechan is just pretending to be weak. I've heard that weak girls are more popular."
Mitsuhiko also asked in confusion, "Why is Sonoko's face so red? It's not hot in the car."
Today is a cool autumn day, but Yuanzi's face is as red as a boiled shrimp.
Ayumi said matter-of-factly, "What's so strange about Sonoko blushing because she likes Mr. Itake?"
At this moment, Professor Agasa also got out of the car and noticed water stains on one side of the car door. He asked what happened.
Izuki Karita chimed in, "Oh, maybe I didn't tighten the cap properly when I drank the water, which caused the mineral water to spill all over the place."
Dr. Akasa initially thought the rented car had broken down, but was relieved when he learned it was just bottled water.
Sonoko gave a shy, light punch and whispered, "Mr. Izuki, you really are something."
"They were just doing a solo challenge, but you set it to the highest difficulty, deliberately making things difficult for them."
The garden didn't seem angry either.
The highest difficulty level, the Mind Illusion, is indeed much more challenging, but it also becomes more fun and exciting.
It came too suddenly; I wasn't prepared.
Sonoko muttered again, "Besides, how are they supposed to walk later?"
The monsters in the mind's illusion are far too powerful.
Sonoko's combat ability was only average to begin with, and she was facing the monster alone, so the monster beat her so badly that she fled in disarray.
I'm extremely exhausted right now; my legs are numb.
Izuki Shizuta smiled and quickly condensed 500 points of spiritual power, which he then transferred into Sonoko's body.
Sonoko, who had been completely exhausted, quickly regained her strength and was pleasantly surprised by Izuki Karuta's amazing ability:
With Mr. Itsuki's protection, the Suzuki family's future will surely be infinitely glorious!
Sonoko already plans to recommend it to Tomoko Suzuki when she gets home, in a way that openly supports Karuda Itake.
Afterwards, the group went to the television station's studio.
Dr. Agasa's interview program was recorded here in the afternoon.
Meanwhile, in the studio, a rehearsal for a karuta (flower card) performance match was underway.
Both teams participating in the exhibition match were female high school students.
Wow! What a beautiful older sister!
Genta and Mitsuhiko said in unison.
Izuki Karuta also felt that one of them looked very familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere before.
Chapter 234 Ooka Momiji, A Special Fate
Hanafuda is a card game with a long history in Japan.
There are now specialized Hanafuda (flower card) competitions.
The two girls, both eighteen years old, were rehearsing for the exhibition match. They were both wearing traditional kimonos, and one of them was particularly beautiful with a great figure.
The girl had short, slightly wavy, light brown hair, fair skin, a high nose bridge, and bright, lively eyes.
Her expression was calm, with a faint, confident smile, naturally exuding an aristocratic aura, as if she were a young lady from a prestigious family.
"Her name is Ooka Momiji, and she is the heir to the Ooka family in Kansai. She is quite good at karuta."
Sonoko noticed that Itake Karuta was watching her, so she offered an explanation.
He then teased, "Mr. Yizhu, you wouldn't happen to have taken a liking to Hongye, would you?"
Izuki Shizuta shook her head, about to speak.
Sonoko pulled him aside to talk.
"Sonoko-neechan is definitely jealous."
Mitsuhiko speculated, "Mr. Itachi is staring at this beautiful woman for so long, they might start arguing later."
Yuan Tai nodded, still feeling a bit scared. "Last time, my dad had a long hair on his clothes, and my mom almost got a divorce."
Ayumi was also a little worried and kept an eye on the situation over there.
In fact,
Sonoko laughed and joked, "It's okay, just say so if you like her. Momiji's figure is indeed quite good, probably on par with Ran's."
Izuki Shizuta shook her head again, "No, I just met her once before."
He knew, of course, that Sonoko wasn't being sarcastic or saying anything out of anger.
When both practical and emotional needs are exceptionally met, women are actually very tolerant.
Maybe Sonoko just wants to recruit Momiji as a teammate so they can adventure together in the Mindful Illusion.
From a family perspective, the Ooka family is a local power in Osaka.
If the Suzuki and Ooka families have a good relationship, it will be entirely beneficial.
"Do you remember the last time you went to the fireworks festival?"
Izuki Karuta explained, "I ran into her at the door when you were buying yukatas."
"She claimed to be my fan and even took a photo with me."
“Sonoko, that bracelet of yours is the one I got from Ooka Momiji.”
Sonoko looked at the beautiful bracelet she was still wearing on her wrist, somewhat surprised: "I didn't expect there to be this connection."
He then jokingly added, "It seems Mr. Izuki and Momiji are quite destined for each other."
Izuki Shizuta smiled.
If we're talking about fate, then there really is a bit of that.
For example, the autumn leaves in Ooka are not doing so well today.
I just received a bracelet from Ooka Autumn Leaves last time, and I still owe them a business deal.
Izuki Shigeta secretly absorbed all of her malevolent energy.
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As if sensing something, Ooka Momiji, who was rehearsing, suddenly looked up.