Ch. 41A Romantic Relationship—Can You Do That Thing Again?
Kageya Shinjitsu forced Kushida Kikyo to abandon her threats, and she offered to become his girlfriend to protect her secrets. They agreed to keep the relationship secret and use it to trade favors, leaving Kushida relieved but privately resentful.
- Kushida Kikyo cried and begged Kageya Shinjitsu to let her go, promising not to threaten him again.
- Kushida offered to become Kageya's girlfriend and claimed she would help him learn to deal with girls.
- Kageya mocked Kushida by repeating her earlier rejection of him, then agreed to the relationship.
- Kageya and Kushida declared themselves boyfriend and girlfriend while privately concealing their true feelings.
- Kageya asked Kushida to keep their relationship secret, share school information, and advise him about girls, while he helped with her secrets.