Chapter 212

"Oysters (won't work)," Sakurakoji Talent instinctively replied.

Oh no, I've blurted out what was on my mind.

No, but what's going on with you? Why are you confessing your feelings to him at his door so early in the morning?!

Are you Yōkadō Sakuri?!

Someone fell in love with me at first sight when they were little, did you feel the same way?!

Why did you confess your feelings to me so directly?! That's not how it Corner Game! Did you waste your time playing yesterday's game?!

You should chat with me more to increase my affection level, and occasionally give me gifts! Then, have special interactions with me on a special holiday, and finally, during some mysterious event in my heart, confess your feelings to me! Then I'll agree to be with you and show you my special CG!

Why did you confess your feelings to me right off the bat?! This isn't how it's supposed to be in the Corner Game! I don't accept this!!!

"Why? Do you have a girlfriend?" Ouka Mai frowned worriedly, her eyes glistening with tears.

"... Not yet."

"Then there's no problem!" she breathed a sigh of relief, speaking cheerfully and easily.

"Is everything alright?" He stared at her coldly. "We only met yesterday, didn't we? Miss Wangzhong, you can leave that aside for now."

"Do you think I'm the kind of frivolous guy who would agree to date a woman after knowing her for only one day?"

"Besides, isn't it a bit too fast for you to fall for someone else? Do you think I'm that charming?"

"Well, objectively speaking, you are indeed very charming." She leaned against the wall for support. "However, I'm not the kind of woman who falls in love with someone frivolous and shallow just because of their appearance."

"This is the first time in my life that I, Ouka Mai, have fallen in love with someone."

"..."

"Didn't you see through my disguise yesterday? You said I don't need to always maintain such a perfect image."

"..."

"You even said that you wouldn't care if I made the same mistake ten or eight times a week."

"..."

"This is the first time in my life that someone has ever said that to me!"

"..."

"After I got home, your face kept popping into my head, my heart was pounding, and I couldn't calm down at all!"

"That was the most impactful thing that ever happened to me. When I realized it..." she looked at me again, her eyes filled with affection, "I had already fallen in love with you."

"I couldn't sleep all night, so I came to find you first thing this morning!"

"I originally planned to come at dawn, but Miss Hanatori said it was too early and you probably hadn't gotten up yet, so I postponed it until now."

No wonder you have concealer marks under your eyes; you were trying to cover your dark circles, weren't you?

Miss Hanatori (her attendant) has it tough too, having to be woken up by you before dawn.

Sakurakoji Talent lifted her bangs, put her hands on her hips, and sighed, "But weren't Rumin-jie and Ashiri next to me yesterday? Why do they only have this feeling for me?"

"Of course, I like them very much too! And I plan to maintain a good relationship with them!" Ouka Mai laughed happily, "But wasn't it you who was the first to point out my mistakes and fully understand and accept me?"

"Speaking of which," she said, cupping her flushed cheeks and shyly twisting her body, "If we get married, I'll have to call them 'older sister' and 'younger sister'!"

"Because I'm an only child, I've always looked forward to having siblings... Ribbon-ki (best)!"

"..." Sakurakoji Talent silently looked away.

What to do? He only wanted to increase her affection level, but it seems he went too far...

Why is there such an easy-to-win perfect young lady in the world? She's even easier to win over than the black-clad reverse character in some gacha game.

His original plan was to first increase her favorability, and then, as her relationship with the group of Scummy Pink-haired Girl deepened, he would insert himself into their lives, become familiar with them, occasionally participate in some joint activities, and at the same time increase their favorability... but it failed before it even lasted a day.

As a female character, this should be a safe place... She can raise her affection level without having to take responsibility for them, perfectly avoiding Shura Field. She's practically the best "affection tool".

How could this happen?!

He was utterly exhausted, and his eyes were beginning to Hikigaya Hachiman.

His long-standing efforts to avoid social interaction and clarify his feelings were completely shattered by Ouka Mai's illogical actions over this unexpected weekend.

"... Let me ask you first, why do you think I would definitely agree?"

"Hmm?" Ouka Mai gave him a look that said, "What are you talking about?" "Although I know you're very Talent and it's hard to find someone as talented as you, I'm not bad either."

"To be honest, I'm confident I can beat all the competitors and be the last one standing among your potential partners!"

No, although you are indeed very talented, there are still a few people who are even better than you... There's no point in talking about this now.

"But that doesn't mean I'll definitely agree, right? Love isn't just about hard criteria."

"Yes! That's what I was thinking too! So I plan to see you often from now on to deepen your feelings for me!" Ouka Mai seemed confident of victory.

"Let me ask you this first, you don't dislike me, do you?"

"... There probably aren't many people in this world who would dislike Miss Wangzhong. Rather than disliking her, I'd say I actually have a good impression of you."

How can you expect him to answer such a deadly question?

Even if he really had a problem with her, could he really say it to her face?

Don't want the affection points anymore?

"That's good... What do you think of my appearance? In your opinion?" She swallowed, a little nervous.

If the other person were someone else, she wouldn't care about these things because she has an absolutely overwhelming advantage.

But she had to put more thought into him, since he was indeed so outstanding that even she felt uncertain about her chances.

Even disregarding her feelings arising from this unexpected event, given some time, it's hard to guarantee that she won't fall for him due to other factors.

"I think Miss Wangzhong is very beautiful and can be proud of her appearance."

"Great!" she cheered softly, as if she had won a battle.

"Ha... Anyway, come in first. It's not good for you to keep standing outside."

He scratched his head in exasperation, then turned and walked into the house.

"Etc!"

He heard her voice behind him and instinctively turned around...

My eyes were covered by a long, slender, fair, and cool hand, and the world seemed to return to midnight.

The next second, a warm, soft touch came from his lips, like the finest silk and jade, no less than the feeling when he had kneaded Rumin's face yesterday. The unfamiliar fragrance he inhaled through his nostrils and the few extra strands of hair on his forehead made him instantly realize that someone had intruded into his safe zone.

At that moment, only one thought occupied his mind...

F--ack!

He mentally shouted out the words he usually used to stop the Irish Sow downstairs.

His first kiss, which he had kept for over a decade, is gone!!!

Chapter 268 Goo! Kill me!

After five seconds of being dizzy, cursing incessantly, and unsure of how to react, the rather slippery sensation disappeared, and light re-entered his blind eyes.

Having done something wrong, Ouka Mai took two steps back, put his Hands behind his back, and put on an expression that his handsome and dignified face showed that his classmates would never believe him.

"Why, why, why..." He trembled like the Social Anxiety Disorder Gotou Hitori, his voice stammering.

His eyes lost their luster, and even his will to live decreased by two percentage points.

He had never suffered such a loss in his entire life!

That was his first time, something he'd kept for so many years, and it was all gone just like that...

He originally planned to wait until he had spent several years selecting and dating someone who was a perfect match for him before giving himself to her!

Ugh! You scumbag! How are you going to make it up to me?!

At this moment, the words "ingratitude," "betrayal of righteousness for personal gain," and "baby woman" kept flashing through his mind.

Perhaps it was because the intense emotional fluctuations caused his blood and qi to circulate wildly, but even the pain clinging to his body seemed to lessen.

"Because you said you liked me too, didn't you?" Ouka Mai lightly pressed two fingers to her cherry lips, her resolute exterior now overflowing with tenderness.

"When did I say that?!"

He was so shocked that he was dumbfounded, and his voice was noticeably hoarse and cracked when he shouted.

"Didn't you say you had feelings for me?" Ouka Mai tilted her head. "And you also said I fit your aesthetic standards. Isn't that enough to prove it?"

"Are you used to only listening to half of what people say...?"

Sakurakoji Talent painfully closed one eye—to prevent her from ambushing him again—and cried out, "Besides, does having feelings for you and appreciating your beauty mean I like you?"

"Isn't that right? Even though I've never been in a relationship, I think everyone would want that for me, right?" She blinked in confusion, as if two fluffy animal ears had sprouted from her head.

"Others are others, and I am me!"

"So, you don't like me, and you don't want to be my lover no matter what?" Her cheerful and bold expression suddenly turned hesitant and pitiful.

This adorable contrast, combined with her flawless beauty, is truly captivating.

"... It didn't get to that extent."

"You're shy! We really are mutually attracted!" It was as if a golden dog tail was swaying wildly behind Ouka Mai.

"No! What exactly happened? Your comprehension is terrible!"

He knelt down in frustration, his Hands on the ground, his white silk cascading down his back, his expression one of despair.

He forgot that beneath her perfect exterior, her true nature was that of an extremely confident, even arrogant, conceited woman!

Ouka Mai took a small step forward, crouching down beside him, her eyes gentle and refined, explaining in a soft, velvety voice:

"I'm sorry I didn't ask for your permission beforehand, but I just couldn't contain my emotions."

"And..." she said softly, "I really want my first kiss to be with you."

"No~ it can only be you! I want to give my first kiss to the only person I've ever loved!"

"Is that not allowed?"

After speaking, she picked up a strand of gold thread and held it in front of her nose, glancing away shyly as she timidly awaited a response.

Sakurakoji Talent looked up blankly. From this angle, it seemed like she could see her... Ugh! What kind of time is this to be thinking about this!

"We've already done it, what are you still asking now?" His expression was complicated. "Do you think you're the only one who had a first kiss? Me too... sigh!"

Go! Kill him!

This line is so embarrassing, he can't bring himself to say it!

"You too?!" Ouka Mai covered her mouth in surprise, her disbelief mixed with intense joy.

"What do you mean by that?" he asked coldly.

"I'm sorry! That's not what I meant!" She hurriedly waved her hand, trying to explain, "Look, with your Talent, you seem like you're very popular."

"And I've heard that boys this age are often sexually frustrated, so I thought..."

She stopped speculating, blushing slightly, and said, "Oh, is this your first time too...? I feel so happy!"

"I'm not happy at all..." Sakurakoji Talent paused halfway through her sentence.

Because of his angle, he caught a glimpse of the French horsebit shoes she was wearing, which he hadn't paid much attention to before.

"..."

A glint flashed in his eyes, and he abruptly raised his head, staring angrily into her clear, blue eyes. "You planned to do this all along, didn't you?!"

"Why do you say that?" She turned her eyes away, feigning ignorance.

"Still playing dumb? Then explain why you're wearing these kinds of high heels today! You didn't have them yesterday!"

"Isn't it normal for girls to wear high heels?" Ouka Mai's voice trembled slightly as she pretended to whistle in a shaky voice.

Before you lie, at least learn some acting skills!

"Heh, is this height and the wine glass height really normal?" Sakurakoji Talent sneered. Have you really forgotten what he does for a living?