Upon my entrance, their mother immediately greeted me with a welcoming smile as she pointed me to the sofa directly across from them. On the other hand, the girl in the flower-printed pajamas curled up further, seemingly refusing to even glance at me.

Most likely, with Miura-senpai and their mother expecting me to visit, they dragged her out of her room to meet me. Hence, the pajamas.

Fortunately, shes not a shut-in yet. Theres still hope for her self-important act to be dispelled. But I have to do a good job convincing her that theres more to high school than just being rejected to become a friend of someone she likes.

I wonder how I should do it?

Pardon for the sudden visit, Im Onoda Ruki. A first-year student and the current Disciplinary Officer tasked to check on Miura Komoe-san.

After introducing myself with my name and my title as well as remembering the name of the girl, I was about to take a seat to where their mother was pointing. However, as I was on my way to it, Miura-senpai closed in from behind me, grabbed my shoulder, and whispered close to my ear, Look at her, do you think you can convince her? Its already a hassle to bring her out of her room and wait here.

Shes a little bold, isnt she? Even though theres nothing wrong since shes just whispering to my ear, its still in front of their mother.

Fortunately, she didnt mind Miura-senpais actions, giving me the chance to reply.

Ill do my best, senpai. If I cant convince her today, Ill come again tomorrow.

Oh? Such dedication, Handsome-kun.

Yes. But Im just doing my job.

Is that so? Hmm Mama, Im gonna make tea for our guest. Perhaps failing to find something to respond to my answer, Miura-senpai didnt prolong our whispered conversation anymore. However, she graced me with a meaningful smile before letting go of my shoulder. Following that, she turned to her mother and disappeared into their kitchen,

Upon seeing her rather energetic movements, her mother gladly nodded while praising her in front of me. Kotone is such a good child, Onoda-kun.

Yes, senpai is wonderful. I was also helped by her before when I visited their club. I agreed right away and praised Miura-senpai as well along with a gentle and grateful smile.

Its a golden rule to be as agreeable as possible when visiting someone elses house. I did the same in Satsuki, Nami, and Elizabeths house. Its no different here. And with my goal to finish this job as soon as possible, I also had to present myself as a trustworthy guy.

Anyway, that's Miura-senpai's name, huh? Kotone. I still remembered the first time I visited their club and I marked her as a potential target. However, because of the rapid change in my mindset, I simply dropped that notion and never returned to that club. Theres also that 2nd-year girl who I was somewhat interested in but because I didnt have any information about her, I already forgot about it.

On the other hand Komoe, stop curling like a hedgehog there and meet our guest! Their mother continued, chastising the girl next to her.

I dont want to Although her voice wasnt loud, it was good enough to start. Its a lot harder if shes the type whos refusing to talk after all.

What a rude girl. I apologize for this. She turned out to be lacking in discipline. With an apologetic expression, their mother turned to me and bowed her head.

To not make this situation awkward, I hurriedly replied before she could finish that bow, No, its fine Auntie. You dont have to apologize. I think its only natural to not talk easily to a stranger

Besides, if shes forced to get down here, that only amplifies her refusal. In any case, I cant have that attitude. In one way or another, Ill have to talk to her. With or without her mothers help.

From what I could see her mother sitting with us here was more detrimental than helpful. But I couldnt just tell her to go away, right? Its a lot better if she decided that herself.

A few minutes quickly passed and no matter what Auntie Miura said, the girl in flower-printed pajamas didnt budge.

Even when Miura-senpai returned from the kitchen with the tea and a snack that was supposed to be her favorite, the girl remained stalwart at her decision.

Upon seeing that, both Miura-senpai and her mother had an expression as though they were about to give up.

But then, as though realizing something, both mother and daughter turned to me with renewed hope.

Onoda-kun, can we leave it to you? You said its your job. I bet you have something prepared for this situation. Miura-senpais meaningful smile returned and this time, it was coupled with expectation.

Because she was not wearing her glasses this time, her facial features were more pronounced. If I had to guess, what she was wearing at school was only a decoration. Because of her boyfriend, perhaps? Or shes just using it for reading. Either way, she looked better without it and this wasnt the time to compliment her.

Thats right. She heard you when you introduced yourself. Shes just pretending youre not here. Like Kotone said, can we entrust you with breaking in this girls thick skull? The same as Miura-senpai, her mother carried the same expression on her face.

I finally got what I wanted, I guess? It only took a few minutes of no progress. The girl was adamant about not looking at me but with the few minutes I sat here across her, I already observed her.

Whenever her mother or sister would mention her future if she kept on refusing to come to school, she would flinch slightly. She was being affected by their predictions. However, her mother and sister failed to notice those, and most likely, theyre stopping before the tipping point. Hence, the girl was reverting to how she was.

I understand. Ill do my best, senpai, Auntie. With their expectation adding weight to my shoulder, I put on an enthusiastic expression, assuring them.

Miura-senpai tilted her head slightly. If I had to guess, shes finding my behavior to be a little off from how I presented myself to her. Nonetheless, because I told her earlier that this was my job, that was quickly dispelled.

Okay. Youre not only handsome but also reliable. Im finding you more pleasing to the eye. Youre at the same age as Komoe, right? How I wish shes as mature as you.

Although she sounded like fully complimenting me, with the way her eyes darted back and forth to her daughter, shes intentionally saying that to get a reaction from her daughter.

Thats sly. However, if she failed to notice the girls minute reactions, theres no way she could pick up the girls current mood at the moment.

The girl in flower-printed pajamas was fed up with this situation. Shes probably only waiting for them to leave us alone. She would storm off and return to her room when that happened.

Uhm Auntie, I apologize but Im not great at compliments. I acted bashful while gently scratching my cheek.

I instantly noticed Miura-senpai gasping before averting her gaze completely Yep. I know what that meant.

As for their mother, she almost stood up and pinched my cheeks to express her fondness. What a cute boy~ Okay, Kotone, help me prepare our dinner. We have a guest tonight.

And with that, the two left us alone in the living room.

Not even a second since they disappeared to the other room, my prediction came true.

The girl in flower-printed pajamas hurriedly stood up with the intention to run to the stairs.

Since I prepared myself for this scenario, I also made a move at the same time as her.

I reached for her wrist and yanked her to face me, Miura-san. Five minutes. Can you give me five minutes to convince you?