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

"This is a huge problem! You two set me up!"

Perhaps it was the shock of being tricked, but Shido found a burst of strength and broke free of the Yamai Sisters' grip.

Lingmeng, meanwhile, stroked her chin as understanding dawned on her.

"I knew it. How could a coward like Shido dare enter the women's bath? I thought you'd awakened some weird new fetish."

"Is this really the time for jokes?! If anyone else comes in, I'm finished!"

Shido shouted.

He no longer cared that Lingmeng and the others were naked. He had to get out of there immediately.

Anyone entering the women's bath would obviously be a girl—and quite possibly one of his classmates!

Just then—

As if on cue, footsteps came running from the entrance.

"Woo-hoo!"

The next instant, a purple-haired figure charged in and leaped high into the air.

With a loud splash, she landed in the water.

Water sprayed over Lingmeng and the others.

The newcomer surfaced and cried out excitedly.

"I'm first!"

That familiar, energetic voice. The long purple hair and impressive figure.

There was no mistaking it. It was Tohka.

Tohka wiped the water from the corners of her eyes, then opened them.

"..."

Silence followed.

Naked Lingmeng and the Yamai Sisters, along with Shido, were gathered around her, staring.

"Uh... hi, Tohka..."

As the only boy in the women's bath, Shido was easily the most embarrassed.

He had no idea what to say. He just gave her an awkward wave.

Tohka quickly recovered from her surprise. Her eyes widened, and her face flushed bright red.

"Lingmeng, Kaguya, and Yuzuru are one thing. But why are you here too, Shido?!"

"There's a reason for this! Tohka, let me explain—"

"Don't come any closer!"

"Whoa!"

Shido had barely stepped forward to explain when Tohka