Kaguya-sama Wants Me to Surrender

The quail girl bit her lip, her gaze full of grievance as she looked utterly wronged.

And he'd said he wouldn't bully her. He was clearly bullying her now.

"The countdown begins." Amamiya Natsuki started counting. "Just like last time, if you still haven't made a choice when the countdown ends, I'll make it for you."

"Uhh..."

Komie-san let out a plaintive cry, like a little animal caught in a trap.

"Ten."

"Nine."

"Eight..."

Amamiya Natsuki paused briefly, then suddenly said, "The countdown's over."

At the announcement, Komie-san's eyes flew open in a panic. Her body acted before her brain could catch up. She turned instinctively and kissed Amamiya Natsuki on the cheek.

The quail girl was still too shy to hold her nerve. The moment she finished kissing him, white vapor rapidly rose from the top of her head, and she hurriedly tried to get up and flee.

"Don't go." Amamiya Natsuki reached out and pulled her into his arms. "The skill hasn't finished copying yet. You can leave in a little while."

Komie-san braced both hands against Amamiya Natsuki's chest. Her eyes were misty, and her voice was barely audible. "You, just now..."

"I said I wouldn't kiss you, and I didn't." Amamiya Natsuki sounded perfectly justified. "But I never said I wouldn't hug you, did I?"

Komie-san: "..."

After bullying the quail Komie in the park, Amamiya Natsuki headed home in high spirits.

They didn't say a word along the way.

"Welcome home, Lord Natsuki."

As soon as he stepped inside, a girl's clear voice rang out from the entryway.

Amamiya Natsuki looked at Sayu and saw she was dressed neatly. He immediately understood: the Young Lady was definitely home.

He handed his schoolbag to Sayu, changed into the slippers she brought him, and walked into the