"This... I guess each has their own merits."
The moment those words came out, Laiya's face darkened considerably. She immediately snapped, "You can sleep outside tonight! Don't even think about sleeping in the bed."
"No, no, no, Laiya, I...?"
Laiya shoved Gaino straight out of the room. "Laiya, don't! Why am I sleeping outside again today? I...?"
Before Gaino could finish speaking, Laiya slammed the door shut with a bang.
"Laiya, Laiya...?"
He called for a long time, but Laiya gave him no response. "Sigh, what a miserable fate. Looks like I'll be sleeping in another room again tonight."
As Gaino headed downstairs, he suddenly saw Android 18 emerging from the bathroom after her bath. She had a bath towel wrapped around her body, and droplets from her still-undried hair dripped onto the floor.
When Android 18 saw Gaino, she showed no embarrassment. Instead, she stared blankly at him, looking utterly seductive.
Gaino froze for a moment before immediately pulling his gaze away from Android 18. This is so embarrassing. Why was I staring at her like that?
He then said, "Um... Android 18, it's already very late. You should get some rest. I'm heading downstairs."
After saying that, Gaino immediately walked toward the stairs. But Android 18 flashed in front of him and blocked his way. "Am I really that disgusting to you?"
"No, you misunderstood. How could I possibly dislike you? If I did, I would've objected when Laiya let you move in here."
The moment Android 18 heard that, she said, "If you don't dislike me, then that means you like me."
"Ah! Th-this...?"
"What? You don't like me?"
"I, I...?"
Seeing Gaino's awkward expression, Android 18 burst out laughing.
"Ha ha, hahaha. Laiya was right. You really are an idiot when it comes to relationships."
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