Cote : I Just Want to Grant Your Wish!

Chess, a game that sounds like an ancient strategic contest from a certain Eastern nation, shares some similarities in its pieces and gameplay, though its rules are less restrictive, allowing players ample room for creativity.

In this intellectual game, two opponents face off on a square board, pitting their wits against each other.

It's not just about calculation but also deception, as players try to discern each other's strategies and styles.

Sakayanagi Arisu greatly enjoyed this kind of competitive game, where she could savor the thrill of killing without shedding blood and she could also fully appreciate the sight of her opponent constantly thinking.

"White moves first, black moves second. The king can move horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, but only one square at a time and it cannot move into a square controlled by the opponent..."

Although she hadn't expected Kaoru Mitoma to be completely clueless about chess, Sakayanagi Arisu patiently explained the most basic rules.

After covering the basic rules, she went on to explain some special rules, such as castling, pawn promotion, and so on.

Only after Kaoru Mitoma nodded, indicating that he understood the rules, did they begin their first game.

However, within just a few minutes, Sakayanagi Arisu pawns had already advanced to Kaoru Mitoma side of the board and he could only watch helplessly as his king was checkmated.

"As a beginner, you're already much better than most" Sakayanagi Arisu said with a calm smile.

"In chess, the first move has a significant advantage. Would you like to try it?"

"Sure, but please go easy on me" Kaoru Mitoma replied.

He didn't believe her words for a second.

Being able to corner him in just a few minutes, she was undoubtedly a master-level player.

Chess must be one of her strong suits.

And so, the second game began almost immediately.

Unfortunately, Kaoru Mitoma soon found himself deep in thought as he stared at the board.

"Mitoma-kun, in chess, different pieces have different values. Apart from the king, during the midgame, both sides will exchange pieces. For example, bishops can be good or bad depending on their position. If one side has more pieces or pieces of higher value than the other, the advantage becomes quite clear" Sakayanagi Arisu said leisurely as she moved her pieces.

"Right now, my bishops have taken out most of your pieces and my knight has occupied your center. This situation can be called a winning position."

Just as she said, after a few more moves, Kaoru Mitoma king was once again sent to the guillotine.

He lost another game, though this time he lasted longer than the previous one.

Kaoru Mitoma silently pondered this before starting the next game with her.

"Betting small to win big, exchanging weak for strong—sometimes you have to know when to give up."

"That's a cold, calculated decision. No wonder people think you're more suited to be a leader than Katsuragi-kun."

"Haha, do you think so too, Mitoma-kun?"

"I was thinking, just as the value of pieces changes with the flow of the game, a person value doesn't seem to be fixed either."

"Exactly, which is why it's important to use certain pieces to bring about changes in the game."

"Even Class A could be your pieces?"

At this, Sakayanagi Arisu suddenly paused.

She looked directly into Kaoru Mitoma eyes, trying to discern something, but she saw nothing—only calmness.

Then, the petite girl chuckled softly, revealing her white teeth as if she were genuinely happy.

"Why are you laughing?" Kaoru Mitoma asked.

"Hehehe, aren't you angry?" Sakayanagi Arisu smiled as she looked at him.

"In the eyes of many, Class A is the symbol of this school and the very reason for its existence. Students who aren't in Class A face discrimination, while those in Class A fiercely defend their status. Because of their superiority, they demand that their leader possess a corresponding level of competence."

"But for you, these things are trivial. You might not even care about the privileges of Class A."

Kaoru Mitoma thought of Koenji Rokusuke, the heir to a major conglomerate, for whom the so-called privileges of Class A were utterly insignificant.

To put it bluntly, even if a student graduated from Class A, they would likely spend their entire life without reaching the starting point of Koenji Rokusuke life.

They might even end up working as an employee in Koenji Rokusuke company someday.

That's why the senior girls went out of their way to latch onto Koenji, even spending private points to keep this rich boy around.

Sakayanagi Arisu was a privileged young lady from an elite family too.

With her father being the school chairman, she could easily outshine most students, naturally looking down on the so-called privileges of Class A.

"In Mitoma-kun eyes, why do you think I joined this school?" Sakayanagi Arisu continued to ask with a smile.

"Could it be to bury the so-called genius you mentioned?" Kaoru Mitoma hesitated.

"Hehe, the moment I heard he joined this school, I immediately gave up on other schools and enrolled in ANHS" Sakayanagi Arisu said softly. "I thought he would be the only one worth my attention here, but it seems Mitoma-kun isn't so bad either."

"Is it because I'm very lustful toward you?" Kaoru Mitoma asked bluntly.

Sakayanagi Arisu fell silent for a moment, then sighed.

"You are indeed perverted, but there's one thing."

"What's that?"

"You don't seem as lustful as I imagined" Sakayanagi Arisu said. "If you were truly lustful, Kamuro-san would have already been harassed by you. Even now, when you could easily make demands, you haven't rushed to do anything to me. Instead, you've been playing chess with me for over an hour."

Kaoru Mitoma retorted "Being lustful doesn't mean being impatient. No matter what, respect is still necessary. I don't want to brand as a criminal."

"No, it's not just about lust. You're practically desireless."

As she spoke, the girl fingers lifted her knight and toppled Kaoru Mitoma king.

"Even though you lost, I didn't see a hint of disappointment or frustration in your eyes" Sakayanagi Arisu sighed.

"I can sense a lot from your moves. You're like a wanderer roaming the streets alone, aimless and free-spirited."

"I don't know how to play chess."

"But you won against me. Why aren't you smiling?"

Kaoru Mitoma was slightly taken aback and then he saw the girl solemnly extend her slender leg toward him.

The straight and delicate curve of her leg was fully exposed, her snow-white thigh skin tender and alluring.

The hem of her skirt pressed against her perky bottom, and the deepest scenery faintly revealed the most mysterious realm of the universe.

She bent down, took off her small leather shoes and a clean, delicate foot appeared before Kaoru Mitoma eyes.

"Look, this is your favorite 'foot.'"

"If you truly have desire, prove it to me."

It was evident that this was a test from Sakayanagi Arisu, laced with a touch of coldness and distrust.

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