I Became a Spirit in Date A Live and Refused to Go on Dates

"Um... Kotori, I can change by myself! You really don't have to do it for me!"

As she spoke, Lingmeng twisted her body, trying to break free.

For a moment, she almost managed it, but when Tohka and Yoshino tightened their grip, her resistance crumbled again.

"Good! Tohka, Yoshino, keep her pinned down! Don't let her get away!"

With that fierce declaration, Kotori pounced like a hungry wolf.

Lingmeng's clothes rapidly came off, leaving her perilously close to wearing the emperor's new clothes.

She tried to fight back, but even she couldn't overpower three Spirits working together.

If strength wouldn't work, Lingmeng had no choice but to call for help.

She looked toward Origami, who stood nearby, and pleaded.

"Origami, save me! They're going to strip me!"

"..."

Origami gave no real response to Lingmeng's plea.

She merely turned her head away, calm as ever, and acted as though she hadn't heard a word.

"Hey! Why are you just standing there watching? Aren't we kindred spirits who share pictures of Shiori-chan?"

Seeing that Origami had no intention of helping, Lingmeng tried appealing to their friendship.

At the mention of Shiori-chan's photos, Origami's expression shifted slightly.

That might work!

Sensing Origami's resolve wavering, Lingmeng felt a surge of hope.

The Changing Room War

Origami looked faintly moved, and Lingmeng clung to that glimmer of hope.

"I can help you."

"Yes! Then hurry!"

When Origami finally said what Lingmeng wanted to hear, Lingmeng nodded vigorously.

But then—

"On one condition. You give me a photo book of Shiori."

"Huh—?"

Origami stated her terms without a change in expression.

Lingmeng's mouth twitched. She replied with an awkward look.

"Uh... I already gave you every photo I had of Shiori-chan last time. I don't have any more to give you..."

"Then I can't help