So, in the end you succumbed to him. With her lips slightly pouted, Izumi-senpai addressed the girl who returned to sit between my legs.

Well, even though I helped the fake delinquent to stand up after falling down by herself, I quickly returned to Arisa and put us back in the same position as before. Its to help her calm down. The cat was already out of the bag. It would just drag on if we tried to hide it from Izumi-senpai.

On the other hand, even if the fake delinquent was annoyed by her discovery, she didnt walk out on us. And instead, took the space next to us and sat down. Her legs were crossed as she started interrogating us.

Sorry, Izumi. I

Dont make an excuse, you dummy! Am I not your best friend? You already confessed to me about what youre feeling for this shameless junior. Izumi-senpai pinched Arisas cheek and glared at the girl before alternately looking at us. If if he successfully pulled you away from that bad memory then why not? Im the sole witness to your undeniable attraction to each other, after all.

But hes problematic, isnt he? He has Nanami and the others. Not only that

Who cares about that? Certainly, not the two of you. Although there was a little contempt in her gaze when it focused on me, she quickly dropped it, replacing it with a gentle smile towards her best friend, I just want to make sure. Are you happy with him?

Shes aware of what kind of answer Arisa would give but she still asked it nonetheless.

Arisa lifted her head and stared at me before a playful smile peeked from her lips Not really However, Im satisfied with what we have now

This girl Those were her honest thoughts and clearly the first one could still change depending on my performance. She only accepted me yesterday. Theres no way she could already get a clear judgment.

You Izumi was slightly agitated but upon hearing the second part, she quickly calmed down but the glare she was throwing at me remained. Alright then This means Ill have to straighten this shameless guy up and make sure that hell make you happy. She cracked her knuckles, trying to act like a delinquent again.

But as always, it failed to intimidate me. Instead, I smirked at her and stretched my hand to enclose her fist in my palm. Senpai, you do know that Im also not giving up on you, right?

Hearing that, Arisa facepalmed but I could feel how she was restraining her laugh. On the other hand, Izumi-senpai became wide-eyed before she seemingly jumped to the side, escaping from my side.

I changed my mind! Arisa were going! Leave that womanizer alone! She grabbed Arisas arm and pulled her. But with one of my arms hooked around the girls navel, she failed to do so, resulting in our situation coming to a standstill.

Let go of her!

Im afraid, I cant do that, senpai. Unless its Arisas wish.

Although I had a little bit of apprehension if I was going too far. Arisas reaction and her soft whispers was actually the one pushing me to do this.

And sure enough, were both getting a kick from the fake delinquents reactions.

Y-you! Youll be the death of me! Arisa Didnt you hear what he said? Even if youre here he still wanted to

Yes, I heard it loud and clear. But this is Ruki were talking about Although its bad taste to tease you like that. I like how you became that flustered.

Arisa cut off Izumi-senpai from being hysterical. She tried to put on the most neutral expression but the curve of her lips betrayed her as she playfully messed with her best friend.

Oh, cmon. Not you too! Izumi-senpai clicked her tongue and glared at me again. Shameless Onoda You You wont get me!

Oh. Is that a declaration of challenge? I shamelessly exclaimed while throwing her my best smile. Whatever kind of smile was that, I had no idea. Its probably the normal kind.

If thats the case, I can be the witness, the judge and the executioner. And Arisa rode on it again.

At this point, Izumi-senpai looked like she was about to collapse from the absurdness of the situation. Shes being toyed with not only by her best friend but also her best friends new boyfriend who had just declared to also make her fall for him.

If someone else was watching this scene. Theyd also be in the same situation as Izumi-senpai. Who wouldve thought that this was possible, hmm?

What the What the hell is happening?

Thats a lot better. With Arisa as the neutral party, she can be fair to both of us.

Ignoring Izumi-senpais journey to breaking down, I continued the play with Arisa.

And as soon as she heard that, Izumi-senpai seemingly found a hidden spring that boosted her waning strength and stood tall. She stretched her arm and pointed to my nose.

Im not playing your game, you shameless junior!

Following that, she turned to Arisa, Hey, what are you trying to do?

What about making my best friend get her own happy ending? Like an imp that found her most suitable plaything, Arisa naughtily smiled.

Seriously? As disbelief colored her face, Izumi-senpais arm fell powerlessly as she seemed on the verge of collapse. The strength boost had already expired.

Yes. Come and sit back down. We have no time. This guy has to go back where he came from.

Arisa grabbed her friends wrist and pulled her back down to our side. She then raised her hand to my cheek and caressed it. And to not strain her arms, I lowered my head, leveling it with hers.

As the lone observer of our intimacy, Izumi-senpai cringed and averted her gaze. But with what had just happened, she sighed heavily and drooped her shoulders.

A moment later, her body tilted to the side before her head comfortably lay on my shoulder.

Perhaps, this was her sign of surrendering or she just had nowhere to lay her tired head-on. Either way, Arisa welcomed the development.

Moving her hand from my cheek to Izumi-senpais head, she began stroking her best friends luxurious blue hair, Izumi you still remembered what we talked about back then, right?

Back then? Ah What of it? Didnt you find a new guy? We can now scrap that.

Youre a real dummy. Im not talking about what youre thinking. Im referring to how you came to my side when I was abandoned like an unwanted kitten. I pushed you away because of how blinded I was yet, you never hesitated to come to my rescue and keep me out of the rain She poked Izumi-senpais cheeks and gently smiled.

Even though I was only hearing this now, I could feel the surge of emotion swelling up from Arisas chest. And surely, its screaming how important Izumi-senpai is to her. Their relationship as best friends was already something that wouldnt break no matter what happens in the future.

Thats what I could pick up from it.

And upon hearing that, Izumi-senpais head moved slightly to meet her best friends gaze.

A moment later, Arisa continued after giving me a passing glance, her eyes burning with emotion. This cheeky junior wont become another reason for us to drift apart. I mean, he understood it as well. This guy always admired golden friendships such as ours. Whatever you decide, be it this guy or another, I wont mind it. Well, I dont know about the other guys but this cheeky juniors mind is simply unique. And its really hard to explain it in words. Thats why if its him, I think youll also be in good hands.

Arisa, you sound like youre selling me like a product to Izumi-senpai. I blurted out to somehow lighten the mood but Arisa quickly snapped at me,

Shut up a moment, Ruki, or do you want a kiss for that?

One kiss and Ill shut up immediately.

I smiled and Arisa giggled. Following that, Izumi-senpai who heard that exchange also started laughing.

You two. Youre truly compatible with each other Im glad you finally stepped out of that guys shadow, Arisa. But this shameless junior? Uh He better give his best if he also wants to woo me And I tell you. It wont be easy.

Oh? Is that a challenge? I repeated what I said earlier. And that produced a pair of laughter from the girls.

Naturally, that second part of Izumi-senpais words wasnt fully serious. She also played along with the situation.

However, that also meant that even if she found out about my relationship with Arisa, it didnt change her mind about associating with me

A few minutes later, I separated from the two after walking them to the school gates before returning to the clubhouse.

When I arrived, I was faced with the girls inquiring gazes. I guess theyre either curious why I was late at returning or what happened with my meeting with Arisa. They hadnt anticipated that there was also Izumi in the mix.