"Why are you panting so hard?"
Outside the school building, looking at the pink-haired girl with sweat beading on her forehead, Kaito was a little puzzled, "It's like there's a ghost chasing you from behind."
There was, of course, no ghost behind her, but women fighting over a man were even scarier than ghosts.
Chihaya Anon patted her not-so-curvy chest, once again showing a face full of energy, "It's nothing, I was just worried you'd wait too long… Let's head out right now!"
She had no intention of tattling.
After all, Kaito wasn't her father, he had no obligation to help her with this kind of issue. Even if she did complain, it would be unjustified and out of place.
Moreover, Anon herself was also full of suppressed anger.
'You're timid and afraid to talk to the boy you like, so you're jealous that I can openly approach Kaito-kun?'
'Isn't that just bullying the honest girl?'
From childhood till now, Anon had never suffered such grievance.
If she hadn't run fast just now, she would've surely been severely taught a lesson, right?
Too excessive actions, maybe they wouldn't dare, but things like pulling her hair or spitting at her, those humiliating moves would definitely happen.
Anon wasn't some holy saint who turns the other cheek, much less a masochist. Of course, she'd retaliate.
And the method of revenge was simple.
'Since you like Kaito-kun so much, then I'll steal your beloved right in front of your face!'
'This Minotaur warrior, anon-chan will be me for sure!'
[T/N: Minotaurs = Cuckold]
'Once I successfully capture Kaito-kun, I have to kiss him a hundred times in front of you, a hundred times!'
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[RiNG]
This was a livehouse that combined drinks and desserts, with professional performance and practice rooms, a beautiful environment, thoughtful service, and reasonable prices, thus, it was deeply loved by students from nearby schools.
Not just Shuka Academy, even elite girls' schools like Tsukinomori had many girls who loved coming here for afternoon tea, where they could enjoy delicious drinks and sweets while watching performances by their favorite bands.
Nagasaki Soyo had come here many times before with friends, and even her own bittersweet first performance was held here.
The brown-haired girl pushed open the door, and instinctively glanced toward the counter, but did not see a certain familiar figure.
"Ririko… not here?"
But she didn't mind too much, 'Maybe she just took a day off?'
Bringing Little Mutsumi behind her, they sat by a window-side corner. Soyo expertly ordered a hot Earl Grey tea, then looked at the green-haired girl in front of her, "Mutsumi, what would you like?"
"Mango juice."
A predictable answer.
"One hot Earl Grey and one mango juice… Got it, I've noted it, please wait a moment," As she watched the short-haired, flaxen-haired waitress leave, Wakaba Mutsumi withdrew her gaze, silently lowered her head, and stared blankly at the short reply on her phone screen.
She didn't know why…
Since just a moment ago, there was a faint bad feeling in her heart.
As if things were moving in the wrong direction.
Seeing her distracted look, Nagasaki Soyo found it a little funny.
'Should I say… as expected, girls in love have lower IQ?'
Even Mutsumi had become anxious and hesitant because she liked someone.
Just inviting him out for a drink, and she was this nervous.
Soyo had completely forgotten how she herself once agonized and tossed and turned when arranging an outing with Kaito.
The brown-haired girl simply gave a serious assurance, "Don't worry, I'll help you."
With that promise, Wakaba Mutsumi calmed down a little and gently nodded, "Soyo… thank you."
"After all, Mutsumi is my friend," Soyo returned a gentle smile. Perhaps out of guilt for once having used Mutsumi, she genuinely hoped that this doll-like beautiful girl could get what she wished for.
Of course, the premise was… that the man was truly worthy of entrustment.
Hiding the emotion of contemplation in her eyes, her blue gaze unintentionally glanced toward the entrance, 'It seems a new guest had arrived?'
'Wait, that figure… why does it look familiar?'
'Is that Kaito-kun?'
Soyo was a little surprised and happy, even forgetting Mutsumi in front of her. She was just about to greet him when she noticed that beside Kaito, there was a strange pink-haired girl she didn't recognize?
But that wasn't even the most outrageous part.
The most outrageous thing was, that unknown pink-haired brat, was actually clinging to Kaito's arm.
'That is supposed to be MY exclusive spot!'
Vixen radar activated.
The gentle smile on Soyo's pretty face vanished without a trace, replaced by a sharpness as intimidating as an unsheathed blade.
But a moment later, the girl gently let out a breath and returned to her usual warm demeanor.
The reason was simple.
Her gaze had paused for a moment on the pink brat's chest, and her lips curved up slightly in an unmistakably disdainful arc.
'Another flat-chest freak. Nothing to worry about.'
If the soldiers come, block them with generals. If water comes, cover it with earth.
Soyo quickly adjusted her mood, preparing to call over Kaito.
When Mutsumi, Who had been looking down at her phone this whole time,suddenly looked up, turned toward the entrance, waved, and called out in a slightly excited voice, "Kaito-kun, please come this way."
Soyo: "…"
Soyo: "?"
———
"Chihaya-san, we're already inside."
Stepping into RiNG's entrance, Kaito let out a small sigh, "Could you please let go of my arm now?"
Back in the school building, this girl, he had no idea what wires in her brain had shorted, suddenly grabbed his arm, made a show of intimacy, and whispered strange things like "please please, this is urgent" and "let me borrow your arm for a bit, just for a moment."
"Eh heh~", Chihaya Anon stuck out her tongue a little sheepishly, pressing her palms together, "Sorry sorry, I saw some annoying people just now, so I wanted to get under their skin a bit."
Anon never expected that the girls who had cornered her in the bathroom earlier still hadn't given up and had followed her all the way here.
Luckily, with Kaito around, they didn't dare come close, just stared at her from afar.
With such a golden opportunity, of course Anon wouldn't hold back. Even though she hadn't completely captured Kaito yet, and couldn't do things like kissing or hugging in front of them…
But collecting a bit of interest in advance was totally fine.
In fact, she had definitely succeeded.
After seeing her wrap herself around Kaito's arm with their own eyes, those three girls' expressions could only be described as mourning a lost parent.
Just thinking about it now made Anon want to laugh.
"Forget it," Kaito didn't argue with her. He had high tolerance for all kind people, and Anon, who had once bravely spoken up on the train, clearly fell into that category.
'Just an arm hug, isn't going to cost me anything.'
After texting Mutsumi to let her know he'd arrived, he immediately heard someone calling his name.
"Kaito-kun, please come this way."
"Mutsumi, and also…"
Kaito looked toward the corner in response to the voice, a little surprised, "Soyo-san, you're here too?"
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