I Became a Spirit in Date A Live and Refused to Date

Lingmeng merely smiled, unconcerned.

"I'm not getting married, so what do I need to be ladylike for? Besides, I think the Yamato Nadeshiko role suits a long-haired, straight-haired senior type better.

"Someone like me just needs to act silly, make people laugh, and liven things up~"

Lingmeng had summed up her role in a few simple words.

Once Shido realized Lingmeng had no intention of changing her image, all he could do was grin foolishly.

That was fine too.

After all, if Lingmeng suddenly turned into a kind, considerate big sister one day, that would be scary...

Traditional Arts ### While Shido was still smiling wryly to himself, Origami came over.

She poked his cheek with something and asked,

"Shido, would you like some milk?"

"Hm?"

Shido turned and saw that a bottle of milk had somehow appeared in Origami's hand.

He wasn't particularly thirsty, but it was a thoughtful gesture from Origami.

Seeing the expectation in her eyes, Shido couldn't bring himself to refuse.

"Ah—thanks."

After thanking Origami softly, Shido accepted the milk she offered.

He looked at the label, then at the milk inside the vending machine.

The milk Origami had given him didn't seem to be sold there.

He put his hand on the cap and twisted it off with surprising ease.

It was almost as though someone had opened it beforehand.

Despite how suspicious that all seemed, Shido didn't give it much thought.

Under Origami's gaze, he brought the bottle to his lips and drank all the milk in one go.

Once she confirmed that Shido had finished every drop, Origami made a victory sign for some reason.

"Shido, there's something I need to discuss with you alone. Come with me for a moment."

With that, Origami wrapped her arm around Shido's and tried to lead