[MHCISQD] Chapter 359: The Plan

The actions on Shocker's side were not currently in Renault's consideration. At this moment, he had already finished his breakfast and entered Mikoto's room.

Ashido followed closely behind.

"So, what's the plan? How are we going to proceed?" she asked.

"No need to rush..." Renault replied, waving his hand. "Didn't everyone discuss it during breakfast? The time for outings is mainly concentrated in the afternoon and evening, so we can use the morning to communicate with everyone."

"That's not the problem! The main issue is how to get the two of them together!"

"About that, I've got a plan too."

Renault smiled and said, "Originally, I thought about working together and finding opportunities for everyone to gradually separate from the group, leaving only them in the end. But that would be too complicated, so I thought of a different approach. Coincidentally, the proprietress told me something."

"What?" Ashido became curious. She had planned to ask the proprietress for help as well. She thought that after discussing with Renault, she would find the proprietress during the morning's free time. But it seemed the proprietress had already spoken to Renault.

Renault had spent a fair amount of brainpower on this matter too. He shook his head and said, "One of the town's new year activities is a treasure hunt. Two people will team up for a treasure hunt competition. The clues and everything have been set up the day before we arrived here, and no one knows anything about it. Even the details of the competition change every year. It was just announced this morning, and I was surprised when I found out too."

"That's quite a coincidence."

"That's exactly it." Renault spread his hands. "It's a golden opportunity we can't afford to miss. Although this activity is mainly for the town's residents, after negotiations, we can also have ten people, which means five teams, participating. I think you can figure out what to do when the time comes, right?"

"Tampering with the ballot grouping? Got it. I'll go prepare the ballot box right away!" Ashido's eyes lit up, and she readily agreed.

With a clear plan in mind, Ashido immediately stood up, ready to get things done.

Renault quickly stopped her and handed her a flyer.

"This was posted this morning. We didn't see it since we were all at the inn. Take it and let the others know. I think everyone will be interested. But aside from the pre-designated team, only eight people can participate."

"Hehehe, whoever participates is secondary. Our goal isn't that." Ashido took the flyer with a smile and left the room.

After Ashido left, Renault sighed and smiled. "Sometimes it feels like we're worried parents."

Yaoyorozu nodded. "There's no help for it. After all, both of them clearly have feelings for each other, yet they just won't show it."

"Ideal, I guess..." Mikumo said suddenly, capturing everyone's attention.

"Ideal? What does that have to do with it?" Mikoto asked, puzzled.

Mikumo thought for a moment and explained, "I'm not familiar with Midoriya Izuku, but I've had some interactions with Uraraka Ochaco. I know she's very determined to become a Pro Hero. Perhaps, she's putting other matters behind her ideal."

Mei frowned upon hearing this. "So, are you saying that even if Midoriya-senpai confesses, he might still get rejected?"

"It's quite possible." Renault pondered. Considering Uraraka's past attitudes, it was indeed a possibility.

He quickly eased their worries and said, "But it's alright, you know, there are two kinds of rejections. One is the kind where you just don't feel it, and the other is when there are specific reasons to delay acceptance a bit. We'll see her reaction when the time comes. But I think, given her understanding of Midoriya, the chances of her accepting are even higher when she sees him confessing, something he wouldn't dare to do on ordinary days. After all, if we talk about ideals, Midoriya values this aspect more."

Yuriko stifled a small yawn and remarked, "Seems like this time the ending has become a bit bizarre, huh?"

Though her movement was subtle, Renault noticed it. While there was no reaction initially in the morning, after breakfast, there was a certain upward shift in response; he was experiencing the same.

Looking at Yuriko, it seemed she wasn't planning to catch up on sleep. If she dozed off now, she probably wouldn't wake up until evening, missing out on quite a lot.

And things were progressing step by step as planned. Everyone gathered in the lobby of the inn half an hour later.

In Ashido's hands was a lottery box, and there were no issues with it. The slips inside were also in order, all prepared according to Renault's instructions.

As for tampering with it, Renault's ability was sufficient. He had already marked the slips for two team members from the same group.

"Ahem!"

After a slight cough, Ashido addressed everyone, "So, you all know that the town is holding a treasure hunt today. Since we're students, the mayor has given us special permission to participate, but only a limited number can join—just ten people. Because of the interest among us to take part, we've prepared a ballot box. Ten slips are marked, and if you draw one, you can team up with your partner for the treasure hunt. So, let's start the lottery now!"

The prizes for the treasure hunt weren't particularly valuable, but they were all quite interesting, and everyone became enthusiastic upon hearing about them.

As the lottery began, Renault stood at the back. When Midoriya and Uraraka put their hands into the ballot box, he activated his power.

To be honest, using his space ability in such a delicate manner was a test for Renault as well.

Thankfully, it succeeded. Midoriya and Uraraka were drawn as a team.

The other four teams were Jiro and Hagakure, Todoroki and Tokoyami, Mikoto and Mei, Hado and Yaoyorozu.

Mikumo stood by Renault's side and whispered, "You didn't really tamper with the last two groups, did you?"

"No need, right? It's just their luck that's pretty good," Renault replied.

He hadn't expected Mikoto and the others to be drawn.

After a moment's thought, he looked at Mikumo and smiled, "Isn't this also great? Stick close to me during the event."

Mikumo nodded with a smile upon hearing this.

As for today's main participants, Midoriya and Uraraka were chatting together.

Midoriya knew there was something fishy going on, so he was very grateful for everyone's help. Uraraka, on the other hand, was oblivious, thinking she was just lucky. She was excited about participating in the competition, especially alongside Midoriya.

In short, today promised to be an interesting day.