Everyone, Don't Play with Mobius (DIO Face)

"Then make way for a lily-loving mutt like you?"

Russell stroked his chin as he spoke.

"I just hate forced engagements. It's not that I dislike Megumin herself."

What did he mean, a lily-loving mutt like her?

Kiana fumed, ready to explode.

But she was also afraid that this guy would stop rebelling and obediently go home to get married, so she could only swallow her anger and force an awkward smile.

"But Mei may be wonderful, yet surely she can't compare to a girl you meet through free love, right?"

She spoke ill against her own conscience.

"Hmm, you have a point."

To Kiana's astonishment, the boy extended a hand toward her.

"So, introducing me to a girl?"

Kiana fell silent.

No, was this what free love meant in his family? Reaching toward one girl while asking another for girls' contact information?

"Looks like you don't have anyone. Then I'm going home."

The boy sneered, looking down on a certain lily-loving mutt who was clearly trying to get herself a wife for free.

"When the wedding comes, I'll send you an invitation. Pick whichever best man or bridesmaid you want."

Don't let that happen!!!

Kiana screamed inwardly.

Whether she attended Mei's wedding as a best man or as a bridesmaid, even thirty years after she died, she never wanted such a tragic story to happen!!!

"How about I introduce you to my sister?"

In her panic, Kiana grabbed Russell's arm and practically sold out her sister.

Sorry, Rita and Sis, but I really need Russell to fall for someone else!!

"Durandal? Isn't that tsundere workaholic invulnerable to Honkai and uninterested in personal matters?"

The boy looked at her with an odd expression.

Kiana's expression froze instantly.

Damn.

So you all knew each other.

"Alright, stop struggling. I'm not some great villain either. I can't do something like recording your wedding night and specifically sending it to you."

The boy said something that could hardly be called comforting.

"And stop constantly thinking about my fiancée. By the way, even with such a tacky braid, you look pretty cute. Whether you want a boyfriend or a girlfriend, it'd be eas—"

The boy suddenly froze.

As though he had discovered a new world, he carefully examined the girl before him, and a faint blush actually appeared on his face.

What was this bird-brained bastard trying to do?

Kiana was rather confused.

"Um... how about you become my girlfriend?"

The boy's expression suddenly turned bashful.

Huh?!

This guy...

Had his eye on her?!!

The overwhelming sense of confusion caught Kiana completely off guard.

He didn't like Mei, but her?!

"...I don't like boys. If you want to chase me, you'll have to go to Thailand first."

After a long silence, the white-haired girl spoke.

"...Kiana, if you want to pursue Mei, you'll definitely be finished if you can't get past me."

That was the boy's serious reply.

"That answer killed not only my love, but yours too."

"I hope you can reconsider your wording... at the very least, give me a chance."

Kiana fell silent.

Mei and Russell were engaged, Russell was more interested in her, and she liked Mei...

What kind of bizarre morning drama was this?!

"...If I give you a chance to pursue me, will you give up the engagement?"

After a long silence, the girl compromised.

"...Isn't that just trying to get a wolf for free?"

The boy still had a blush on his face, but his tone had returned to its usual indifference.

Yet he seemed to feel that his tone had been too harsh.

So he hurriedly added another sentence.

"...At the very least, we need to officially date for a few months. Dating for a week is fine too, and adding one kiss would work."

Kiana remained silent for a long time.

She felt as if she were performing in a third-rate morning drama written by a third-rate screenwriter.

"...This is my bottom line, Kiana. If you can't do that, I won't give up the engagement."

The boy's expression abruptly turned firm again.

Damn it!!

Kiana felt her stomach cramping.

If she refused, a green hat would soon be placed on her head...

But if she agreed...

Then her first kiss would be gone!!!

"Strictly speaking, the reason I'm here is because Uncle Ryoma intended to match Mei and me together. As long as I nod, the engagement will be carried out today. A year from now, I'll invite you to be our child's godmother."

Ah!!!

That fast?

Kiana's expression nearly twisted into a snarl. Having to raise the child of someone she loved was far too absurd!!

It was only one bite, plus dating a man for one week.

What was there to fear!!

"Let's date."

Gritting her teeth, the girl agreed to date him and closed her eyes.

Then—

Nothing happened.

Huh?

She opened her eyes and found the guy opposite her watching her with a troubled expression.

"Huh?"

"...I'm only getting this tiny bit of benefit, and I still have to take it myself? That's way too unfair!"

Noticing Kiana's gaze, the boy looked at her innocently.

Kiana: "..."

"Close your eyes."

The girl sounded thoroughly displeased. Russell considered it for a moment, then closed his eyes.

A moment later, a cool sensation descended, accompanied by soft, tender lips.

This lily-loving mutt Kiana looked fierce, but her lips were soft.

The contact was brief, yet lingering.

Hiss—

The Prompt Device did have some taste. Russell instinctively tried to extend his tongue, only to be bitten down on hard.

Awooo!!!

Russell opened his eyes, only to find the girl glaring furiously at him.

At the same time.

A card had appeared in Russell's hand at some unknown point.

The mission was complete.

"You should get ready to break off your engagement with Mei."

The girl's tone was frighteningly fierce, but her face was flushed too, making her look exceptionally lovely.

Russell wiped his mouth and retreated several steps.

A sinister premonition rose in Kiana's heart.

Then—

The guy who had pulled away from her opened his mouth.

"Uh... if I said I just broke off my engagement with Mei... would you still date me?"

The blush, the shyness, everything vanished from the girl's face.

In exchange, a baseball bat appeared in her hand.

Die, you bastard!!!

February was a wonderful month.

In this wonderful month, wonderful things always happened.

For example—

"Give me back the Horse Talisman. I need a little healing right now."

In the chat group, Russell @mentioned Megumin.

"Buddy, you got hurt?"

The first to express concern was still Valmont, the guy who looked like a portrait of Zhu Yuanzhang but insisted on calling himself Liu Xuande.

"Huh? Russell, are you alright? Where are you? I'll come find you."

Megumin followed right after him.

Perhaps it was an illusion, but there seemed to be a trace of anxiety in Miss Mei's reply.

"It's not anything serious."

Russell hid beneath a bridge, rubbing his face.

On the bridge above, a beautiful white-haired girl was glaring around furiously, searching for a certain scoundrel who never did anything decent. Behind her followed an alluring lesbian whose smile alone could make people experience seven-star entertainment, wearing an equally puzzled expression.