I Became a Spirit in Date A Live, but I Refuse to Go on Dates

Tohka and Origami immediately let go of each other, scrambled to their feet, and fixed each other with razor-sharp stares.

"Pfft—"

A laugh from nearby broke the tension.

"Do you two seriously not remember what you did last night? It's not like you were drunk."

Tohka and Origami turned toward the voice. Lingmeng had appeared there without either of them noticing.

"Hey~ Good morning, you two."

Lingmeng narrowed her eyes with a smile and waved.

"Oh, Lingmeng! Good morning."

"..."

Tohka nodded in reply. Origami's face, meanwhile, remained utterly cold.

Lingmeng gestured at the mess around them and teased them.

"Looks like you all had a blast yesterday. Judging by this place, you nearly tore the Inn down."

"Hmph~ Only the winner of the Pillow Fight is worthy of taking care of Shido!"

Tohka closed her eyes and gave a few smug little hums as she spoke.

Lingmeng went on.

"Oh? So which of you won?"

"Me, of course." ×2

As though they had rehearsed it, Tohka and Origami answered Lingmeng in perfect unison.

Then they whipped around and glared fiercely at each other.

"What are you talking about!? Have you forgotten how pathetic you looked yesterday!?"

"That never happened. What I remember vividly is you lying on the floor, clutching your head and saying it hurt."

Their words were as combative as ever.

Realizing she had stirred up their competitive streak again, Lingmeng hurried between them.

"Okay, okay. There's no point arguing over who won now. It's already the next day, and Shido's cold is long gone."

"Oh... You're right."

Tohka nodded, looking as though she had only just realized it.

Origami, however, gave Lingmeng an even colder look.

"How do you know Shido's cold is gone? Don't tell me you—"

"Ahaha... I happened to run into Shido on