Watching the girl's delicate, jade-like face beneath the lights, Rain Amamiya suddenly said:
"I've changed my mind."
"Hmm?"
Komie-san's lashes fluttered as she opened one eye in confusion.
Rain Amamiya's voice turned plaintive:
"Shoko just took two steps backward. I feel so wronged, so very wronged... so you have to kiss me twice before I'll leave."
Hearing this, the quail girl knew Rain Amamiya was deliberately messing with her. She couldn't help protesting:
"...Y-you're bullying me!"
Rain Amamiya shamelessly said:
"Just tell me whether you agree."
"..."
Even though she knew Rain Amamiya was being unreasonable, Komie-san couldn't make him leave. All she could do was blush, nervously rise onto her toes, and lean in to give him a kiss.
Knock, knock, knock.
A knock came at just the right moment.
"Shoko, I thought I heard someone talking in there?"
Mrs. Komie's voice came from outside the door.
"N-no..." Komie-san jumped. She didn't even have time to wipe the silvery thread from the corner of her mouth before hastily saying, "You heard wrong, Mom! I'm the only one in the room!"
While the quail girl was speaking, Rain Amamiya took the chance to make his move, bullying Shoko.
"Mm—!"
The quail girl's black hair quivered, and she nearly let out a gasp.
"Stay calm." Rain Amamiya leaned close and whispered into her ear, "Shoko, you wouldn't want Auntie to find out, would you?"
Auntie was right outside the door. Given the quail girl's personality, no matter how far he went, she would only endure it silently, her eyes brimming with tears.
Mrs. Komie continued from outside:
"Shoko, would you like some watermelon? I can bring you some."
"N-no..." The quail girl's voice trembled slightly. "I-I don't want anything to eat. You can have it, Mom."
Mrs. Komie sounded a little