Starting With The Sefirah Castle In The Anime World-Chapter 248: The Person I Like the Most Is (BONUS)

When she heard her maid say the thing she cared most about out loud, Kaguya nearly exploded.

What made it worse was how bluntly Hayasaka had phrased it, making it sound like she was overly sensitive about her body!

"Eh? No."

...Hayasaka, well done...!

The moment she heard Ren's reply, the boiling pressure in Shinomiya Kaguya's chest deflated instantly.

"A person's figure is largely determined by genetics, or you could say it's a natural trait. I won't deny that most guys tend to prefer girls with better figures, but appearance isn't everything. There are other important traits too."

A person's figure wasn't the only measure of value, and Ren didn't think a girl's body was her defining feature.

"For example, Kaguya's personality is actually quite good. Outsiders might think she's cold, but Hayasaka knows better. She's cold on the surface, but warm underneath. She despises betrayal, yet doesn't act rigidly based on that. Otherwise, I doubt she would've forgiven Hayasaka."

"When she was younger, she was isolated because she was too talented. She didn't understand why her peers couldn't do what she could. From my perspective, it was because her talent and upbringing didn't match her age group. She was too mature. That's why she always keeps a layer of ice on her face—to avoid repeating that same pain."

"She probably didn't even realize that, back then, she could've made those bullies disappear with a single word."

"Or maybe... she did realize it, but chose not to."

"That's the kind of person she is, deep down."

At this point, Ren gave an awkward smile.

"Of course, I know so much because I have some... preconceived impressions."

All three girls understood what he meant.

They knew what he was referring to—those who knew the story would get it.

Because he had read the story and understood Kaguya from it, he had already formed a strong understanding of her traits and personality. That's why he could describe her so clearly.

"Ren, if you had to pick, which version of Kaguya's story do you like the most?"

Since the story had been brought up, Sonoko asked curiously. Who, among the versions of Kaguya in the story, did Ren like the most?

Kaguya and Hayasaka also looked toward him, interested in his answer.

"Favorite? It's definitely Hayasaka."

Everyone froze. Both Sonoko and Kaguya stared in disbelief at Hayasaka.

And the one most stunned of all—was Hayasaka herself. ƒгeewёbnovel.com

This answer was far beyond what she expected. She had assumed Ren would say Kaguya, without hesitation. Who would've guessed he would name her?

Sonoko, snapping out of her daze, quickly grew intrigued. She looked from Kaguya to Hayasaka with amusement.

Only now did she notice—Hayasaka, despite being a maid, was actually much cuter and more beautiful than Kaguya... and curvier too.

"Ren, you really picked Hayasaka as your favorite? I thought you liked that ice cube Kaguya."

"Yeah, same here. I totally thought you'd pick Kaguya."

A sudden voice cut into the conversation. Sonoko stopped mid-sentence and turned toward the hot spring entrance.

Chika stood there, wearing a pink bikini.

Not just Chika, but several others had also entered from the hot spring entrance.

Wow, Chika's figure was still outrageously good.

Sonoko, normally very confident in her own figure, felt too self-conscious to stand next to Chika. The difference was just too much.

Her figure didn't look like something a high schooler should have. The bikini only made it more obvious.

Right after Chika arrived, Ran followed behind in a blue bikini.

"I also thought Ren would go for Shinomiya-san."

Ran's arrival caused another shockwave among the girls. Her figure was even more exaggerated than Fujiwara Chika's, dealing a heavy blow to the others' self-esteem.

You could clearly see the defined waistline and her long, toned legs. She was practically the embodiment of a perfect girl.

Not a trace of excess fat. Her body was clearly shaped by years of training. She radiated both health and beauty. No bulky muscles, just sleek lines and strength—a body any girl would envy.

"Hmm~ So does Amamiya like maids?"

Aizawa Sakuya, in a navy blue two-piece swimsuit, also joined. Despite being thirteen, she already had a surprisingly mature figure.

"If it's about maids, then shouldn't Ren like Maria too?"

Nagi, in a red two-piece swimsuit suited to her petite build, commented as she followed up, steering the conversation toward Maria.

"Nagi, don't say things that might be misunderstood. Also, Mr. Ren hasn't answered that yet, has he?"

Wearing a modest brown bikini, Maria's swimsuit had no fancy designs, but it gave her a mature charm that far surpassed her age.

It wasn't just her calm demeanor—her physical development was also far beyond average.

Mature in speech, mature in looks.

Maria then smoothly redirected the conversation back to the person in question—Ren.

"Eh?"

Suddenly placed back in the spotlight, Ren felt the weight of the girls' collective curiosity. The way their eyes glimmered made him feel the pressure mount.

Maria smiled and took Nagi's hand as they stepped into the hot spring.

"This conversation about Mr. Ren's preferences in the story could go on forever. Shall we all sit and continue?"

The rest of the girls nodded in agreement and began entering the hot spring one after another, sitting around together.

Girls always had a soft spot for gossip—especially when it came to someone they liked.

Especially when it concerned how Ren had viewed them back in the story.

Of course, they were also curious to know more about their roles in that world.

(To be continued.)

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